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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1892
Page
6
Chicago faces near total water loss as three icebound water cribs in Lake Michigan block pumping. Fireboat Yosemite breaches barriers and floods tunnels, ending a water famine that felled mills, breweries, and elevators. Major merchants report multi hundred thousand dollar losses while police estimate total damages around half a million.
M Laur a Boulangist deputy was struck by Interior Minister Constans during a stormy session. Laur sought vengeance and challenged Constans to a duel choosing weapons and distance, but Constans refused to receive Laur’s seconds and kept him waiting.
New York January 21 fire broke out just before noon in the basement of a five story stone front building at 49 Union Square, spreading through three cellars. Tiffanys on the left and Lincolns on the right, Brentanos and various shops occupied the floors as flames raged for over an hour. Firemen battled the blaze with water as smoke poured from windows and valuable stock was damaged.
County Commissioners completed hearings on triennial assessments with Mercer detailing the board’s revisions. They report wide variation in district valuations, with some wards at 20 percent and others higher, and anticipate total county valuation above 400 million dollars, a millage reduction, and funds for a sinking fund and new facilities.
Chief Bigelow in Washington concludes war with Chile unlikely and arbitration will settle disputes but warns war talk would hinder securing use of Allegheny Arsenal land for a city park. He doubts Congress bill should be introduced now due to possible Southern objections.
About 10 o'clock last night two roughly dressed men entered the shoe shop of Adam Selph in the Fourteenth ward. They demanded money, pulled him over the counter, and fled after taking his silver watch valued at £20. Police in the Fourteenth ward are searching for the assailants.
John Hazlett, after a Wednesday ball, returned home to 1900 Penn avenue drunk. He seized an ax when his father woke him for work, chased him into a room, and fought officers who intervened. Hazlett was jailed at the Twelfth ward station and sentenced to 60 days in the workhouse.
New York rivals Jacob Schaefer and George E Slosson prepare for the thirty-third handsomest championship ball line billiard match tonight at an uncertain result. Schaefer, 800 to 302 in recent play, defends the cup against Slosson who seeks the prize first won in 1890 at Chickering Hall.
The Western League of Baseball Clubs was formed at the Auditorium with delegates from Kansas City Milwaukee Columbus Indianapolis Minneapolis St Paul Omaha Toledo and others. James A Williams was elected president and L C Krauthoff as counsel. The season runs late April to early October with 144 first series games and 58 in the second. Sunday games occur nationwide and gate receipts are shared among clubs. A reserve fund is created for future use.
Priscrton New Jersey January 3 1 The Princeonian reports alumni views on forming a Princeton university crew. Among ten respondents only three favor the project Edgar Allen Foe Tracy H Harris and J Madison Taylor note past Princeton crew ties but warn training is hindered by lack of nearby water.
New York reports Jack McAuliffe and Billy Myer have renewed plans to clash before the Olympic Club in New Orleans for a 10000 dollar purse. Die Roche withdrew as McAuliffe backer causing uncertainty, but Jere Mahone stepped up offering to back the match up to the full sum. McAuliffe intends to fight and believes he can reach condition in time.
In this city Bandle arrived last Sunday to accept a position with the Letexxe Arms Company. The attending physician offers little hope for the patient’s recovery. Bandle previously killed 100 live birds in a match in Cincinnati in 1361.
Mr. R J C Iversen acting president of the Milwaukee Baseball Club says there is no truth to reports Milwaukee plans to buy the Louisville franchise and join a 12 club league. He states Milwaukee will apply to the Western League and will defend its territorial rights this season.
In New Orleans Tommy Warren was knocked out in the ninth round by George Siddons in a $1,500 featherweight contest, Warren earning 90 as the loser. Warren led early with aggressive attacks, but Siddons' upper cuts and ducks swung momentum before a final right hand to the jaw sealed the victory.
Mayacki Evernxiercer expresses strong faith in landing Lyons for the local club. Ex pitcher Henry Rovie now a fireman on the Big Four, amid fears Pfeifer may retire from baseball. Bruty McLeay boasts a large sparring class and notable exhibition room in the Quaker City. Brisk budgeting ahead with no advance money and reduced salaries.
Police probe shows most recent downtown fires were caused by natural gas leaks. City officials warn residents to curb risky heating devices as investigations continue through the week.
The piece extols memory as a blessed link to pleasant pasts and recovery from illness. It recalls childhood joys, friends, and revived health, citing Mrs Annie Jenpess Miller and Warner's Safe Cure as exemplary cures influencing public belief in mental care and overwork recovery.
A six day shaving contest starts February 1 at Harry Davis' Fifth Avenue Museum with one hundred barbers competing including several women. Anyone may be shaved by contestants for free and prizes awarded for event precision and overall skill. The event is expected to draw strong public interest.
The show Lost in New York with its special scenery and sensational plot returns to the Harris Theater next week. The Two-Headed Boy has created strong interest after drawing crowds at the World's Museum Theater and has been re engaged for another week despite bad weather.
Billy Madden appeared at the Clipper office with a certified check for 5000 to back Peter Maber in a wager against Colm L. Sullivan. The stake was refused for hold, Madden and allies left to seek World office to deposit the funds. Charley Johnson was absent.
Recaps show Hohman beat G. 8 and McDonald defeated Elpern by margins of nine and ten points respectively. Hoy leads with five wins and one loss. Tonight Hoy meets G. 5. McDonald faces Weiner against Williams. first match at 7 39.
A clearance offers single bed Down Comforts now 3.50 from 4.50 and full bed sets 7.50 to 9.50 originally. Full bed Down Comforts with best French Latino cover listed at 8.50 from 11. Silk covered Down Comforts closing out at deep discounts.
A Tur house in Emsworth owned by James Irwin burned yesterday morning, $3,000 loss with no insurance, Koehler family narrowly escaping. In Columbia Missouri the Columbia Milling Company mill and several businesses suffered $90,000 loss with $65,000 insured. New Yorks six story Cherry street factory building damaged. $20,000 loss. Minor fires at Thomias Wilson residence and Duffy’s Hotel caused small damage, insured. In New York a carriage fire destroyed horses, $20,000 loss. Crawford residence on Silver Avenue Meigheny burned for $1,500. Cedar Bluff College for Women in Franklin Kentucky unharmed. Ohio City Ohio faced near total village loss of $38,000.
The report notes multiple river gauges across Ohio and surrounding areas showing rises and falls. Movements include istances for Pittsby Departed and Keystone State, with tides and weather described as clear and cold in spots and showers in others.
Incoming steamers from various ports to New York Boston and Liverpool listed with routes. The fragment notes ships from Liverpool and from Missladies to New York, with destinations and arrival notes.
Funeral notice indicates Miss Many E Wax to be buried or honored at her parents home on E Street Mt Washington with arrangements to be published in tomorrow’s Wilkes-Barre papers.
Gurtexnrne reports tracks remain frozen forcing postponement of races scheduled for today until tomorrow. The listing shows four entries, including Bandie Seriously In. Also note: Al Bandie, ex-champion wing shot of America, is critically ill at Hotel Burns in Cincinnati.
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