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Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1892

Page

17

War 10 The Knife Desperate Struggle Expected

New York reports a fierce battle between Guttenburg four and the Law and Order League over track gambling. Controversy spreads through New Jersey politics as officials and mobs clash over a possible pool bill. The piece highlights policing efforts, potential violence, and public interest in horse racing corruption and reform.

New York Guttenburg Big Four Law and Orater League New Jersey Law and Order League Guttenburc Thompson Gloucester Monmouth Elizabeth Linden Clifton

International 4 Big Pool Tournament Planned at Braddock

Promoter Charles Allum announces a planned international pool and billiard tournament at Braddock or East End. A new first class pool room will open in Braddock with seating for 14, pew tables and modern fittings. Local players will enter the event with top entrants like Marco de Oro Powers Clearwater Huantz expected. prize gates will be shared beyond the winner. The main event starts in the third week of March with proceeds aiding entrants and a local emphasis.

D Braddock East End Charles Allum Braddock Allom Ciue Syrature Marco 1

City League Proposed to Unite Local Baseball Clubs

A plan seeks to form The City Waasne league to coordinate local clubs including Bloomfield, Goos College, Mobns, and others. Ed Miller at 490 Hayfield Tree offers contact. meeting soon will decide the agreement and league rules.

Boty Waasne Wustenta Ed Miler College Mobns Hichind Grays Mr. Miller

Pittsburg F C clash with Thistles over two month delay

Secretary Mathews reports a letter from the Thistles saying they cannot play Pittsburg FC within two months due to prior engagements. Pittsburg replies ready to contest best two of three for a purse of 250 to 106 per match, seeking an outside set.

Ts Fisy Pitsburg Thitie Football Club Citearo Mathews Pitsburs Thistles Pittaburs Pittaboree Gomiwwa Pittsborvers

Griv races report slips and falls at Tory bad track

Jan 2 track conditions blamed for a series of falls and missteps in early races at Griv. Bal Ladaw e Noble Dake fell in race one while Knapp and Olive frst encountered trouble in race three with Sheterer hovering in third. Turf details sparse but contenders like Henrietta city and Maggie Berkeonen were noted in later legs.

Balladawe Noble Dake Ree Fed Knapp Hulses Hurr Biret Pore Furtongs Sise Olive Frst Orab Merewtond Sheterer Henrietta Tity Faries Hird Tienda Ghana

Addison Gumbert Says Salary Cut Rumor Sparks Debate

Pittsburg baseball dispute centers on Addison Gumbert who claims to have returned a contract to President Hart over a claimed salary cut of 1,v in the new deal. Hart counters that no salary cut occurred and accuses Gumbert of seeking cheap notoriety while noting the old terms and a resignation last year at 2.54 per year with a five year option.

Addison Gambert Pittsburg Hart Chicago Gumbert Ike

Chicago Herald Letter Cites Puzzling Contract Claim

A Chicago Herald piece critiques a figure named Gambert for odd statements about oreo and a delaying calling that will not start until a contract is signed, noting a claimed $2,500 figure and mockery of his actions.

Gambert Chicago Herald

Pfeffer Deal Nears in Louisville Baseball Sequel

In Louisville discussions fade into speculation over Pfeffer who seeks to buy a saloon and sign with the local club for 5000 dollars salary plus a 1000 dollar bonus. He must obtain consent from President Hart due to contract with Chicago. Louisville hopes for him but face hurdles, while Brown and Grim remain unsigned and signings at manager Chapman's urging proceed. Pete Browning highlights include a comic scene with a German reporter misidentification and a looming contract. Legal action by Eclipse stockholders against Lewisville firm stalls as investors withdraw, and beer attorneys expect the suit would fail if tried. Harry Taylor now in Ithaca, New York, in society attire.

Louisvitte Specia Hall Craver Pfeffer Louisville Chicago Hart Anson Pfeifer Brown Bell Grim Prowse Canavan Hess Pennsylvania Chapman Baltimore Pete Browning Dr. Stucky Rowning Pete Hee Eclipse Baseball Association Lewisville Baseball Company Tagraniie League Louisville Baseball Company Harry Taylor Ithaca N. Y

Newark Eyes Return to Eastern League After Plan

Sam Trott promotes forming a $5 000 stock company to revive Newark professional baseball. He expects Eastern League admission with a salary cap of 80 dollars for pitchers and catchers, 125 dollars for infielders, and 100 dollars for outfielders. The proposed circuit includes Newark New York Troy Albany Syracuse Buffalo Enchester New Haven and either Lebanon or Harrisburg.

Newak N. J Sperint.j Newark Sam Trott Ae Ennator Trottissancuine Trott New York Troy Albany Syracuse Buffalo Enchester New Haven Lebanon Harrisburg

Westeran Baseball Team Holds Tryouts in Minnistows

Westeran baseball interest grows as twenty candidates join morning tryouts under coach Morgan W Murphy. Manager Atkinson previews a schedule with games in April and May at New York Middletown Providence Princeton Philadelphia Easton and Hartford plus matches at Akron Williams Town and Amherst amid tentative dates for Amherst Brown and Williams games.

Minnistows Westeran Morgan W. Murphy Boston Association Atkinson New York Manhattan Athletic Club Trinity Middletown Brown Providence Princeton University of Pennnsylvania Philadelphia Lafayette Easton Lehigh Nethlechem Yale Hartford Fordham University of Michigan Amherst Middtown Williams Williamstown Amhherst

East End Gym Clubhouse to Host Evening of Sports

An upcoming Thursday program at the East End Gym Clubhouse features Jamison and Coates in a two man wrestling bout, plus a three round spar between Kelley and Motz. W. C. Adams will perform on the tight wire, and a gym team from Western Pennsylvania will showcase a tug of war. The varied lineup promises entertaining events and strong showings across disciplines.

East End Jamison Coates Kelley Motz W.C. Adams Pennsylvania Cood Nelson Budd Doble Nelsom George Starr Ccr Direct Kelly East Fond Gym Eftr Pittsburg Comiigax Lesh Tennessee Tep Broeck Moorer East Fad

Abinger Wins Six Days Bicycle Race At Battery D Armory

Charles W. Abinger is declared champion after six days of racing at Battery D Armory. He and Wallace the Scotchman each reached 727 miles, Lamb the British Ton rode 736 miles and 10 laps, trailing by seven laps. Ashinger fainted at finish, revived, and was carried around the ring. George K. Barrett aimed to break the mile record with a 235 mile target in 25 minutes.

Cmicaco Charles W. Abinger Battery D Armory Wallace Lamb Ton Chamoe Ashinger Ashinger

Felton May Reconsider Retirement Amid Backing Pressure

New York reporting a letter from E. R. Brelsford, Harrisburg Shooting Association president, suggesting Champion Fulford may delay retirement if backers fund a challenge by Aba Kleimann. Brelsford notes large sums cited by sportsmen and hints Fulford could retire only if the fall ceases.

New York Falfomt Sporting Times E. KR. Brelsford Harrisburg Shooting Association Brelsford Aba Kleimann Fulford Windy

Local dare forfeit offers shoot match on pigeons

A forfeit challenge arrives claiming John Dixon will shoot Jonathan Horsfield at live pigeons under specific yardages and shotgun limits. The proposer states a $504 side bet for three birds and a slower 11 bird match, with a meeting at Tor District office next Saturday to confirm the contest.

John Dixon Jonathan Horsfield Horsfield Tor Distatcu

United States League of Athletic Clubs to form February

The United States League of Athletic Clubs plans formal organization at Delmenico's on February 3 with over 50 clubs from across the country sending delegates. The AAU will cover travel for its delegates. Leading athletic clubs have voted to join the league. Arion et Home. Boston, Arion record noted.

Youk United States League of Athletic Clubs Ias Delmenico’s Clus A.A. U

Chase Arrives at Milton Firm with Filly by Electricity

A colt named Chase arrived today at the Milton firm with a reece filly by Electricity in thorough condition. The pair anchor a promising entry, highlighting breeders’ stock and farm transfers in this regional market.

Chase Milton Reece

Joe Donoghue Declines Abroad to Defend Skating Titles

Joe Donoghue stays home to guard world sash British and German trophies after defeating Fredericksen in Norway and Nottingham. He and his brother Jim skated 20 miles on the river, with future plans for a one to ten mile race against G W Meade of Matteran in America.

Jan Joe Donognus Europe Fredericksen Norway Donoghue Christiann Hagen Hamer Theneath Donoghus America Jim Ft. Thefe James F. Donohoe G.W. Meade Matteran

Crank on Coffins Tours Ohio Town Selling Odd Coffins

Bearded Fort Wayne man William Bediliion asserted a patent coffin with ice pocket and eye opener feature to Beaver Beaver Fal residents. Reported later to be William Eustus, an escaped Chicago asylum patient, the man vanished toward New Castle as two trackers pursued.

Beaver Fal Fort Wayne Mr. Simpson William Bediliion Ind Land- Indy Gabriel Raporter Nice New Castle Chibi William Eustus Chicago

Pool Championship Decided in Fayette and Westmoreland

The Brad ley and Fretts poolrooms hosted a Fayette and Westmoreland county championship. Contestants included Charley Wilhelm Uniontown Harry Bush Dawson David McIntyre Scottdale Ed White New Haven LX Bradley Connellsville and Clarence Williams Connellsville. Harry Bush won the final 16 innings to claim the title and a gold medal with other winners receiving prizes.

Cornettsville Bradley & Fretts Fayette Westmoreland Charley Wilhelm Uniontown Harry Bush Daweon David McIntyre Scottdale Ed. White New Havren Bradley Clarence Williams Connellsville Bush Wilhelm Williams White McIntyre Brailey Dawson Bradiey

Carver the Victor in Australian Wing Shot Challenge

Rh. K. Fox received Australia’s report on a pigeon shooting contest in Melbourne on December 1. Carver defeated Lewis Clarke of Victoria in a three match event for 800 pounds and the championship by five birds, Carver hitting 6 of 100 while Clarke missed.

New York Rh. K. Fox Australia W. Carver Lewis Clarke Victoria Melbourne Carver Clarke

American Association Sets Batting and Fielding Averages

The American Association released last year’s batting and fielding averages. Incomplete returns from 34 games affect totals. Boston leads team batting, the Athletics in team fielding. Broothbers tops with .310, Snutcliffe .347, Duffy .300. Dolan records 110 stolen bases. Comisker leads first basemen with .481, Crooks second base, Shock shortstop, Mulvey third base, Richardson center, Corkhill in left, Wolf in right, Meekin tops pitchers, O'Connor catchers.

Louisrnzie American Association Ielding Harry Means Heston Columbus Boston Athletics Broothbers Snutcliffe Duffy Dolan Brown Comisker Crooks Shock Shortston Mulvey Richardson Corkhill Wolf Meekin O'Connor

Ted Pritchard Tried for Assault at Clerkenwell Sessions

Lexpos reports Ted Pritchard was tried for assault on a barkeeper at Clerkenwell sessions. He received one month with hard labor. Friends spent £500 appealing, but the effort failed. Colonel Neath to be represented in the Chicago Derby of 1803 with a yearling colt by St Simon.

Lexpos Ted Pritchard Clerkenwell Ritchard Neeless Colonel Neath St. Simon

Pittsburg Baseball Prospects Stated By Officials

The text notes local interest in baseball rising this year. SYCRETANY SCANDEETT believes Pittsburg will field a stronger team than last season. FRASER KILLES says matters stay the same while the Washingtons remain unchanged. PRESENT YOUNG will not hire Charley Jones or Charter Snyder, but others are chosen from Jaffey, McQuade, Hurst and Aboney.

Sycretany Scandeett Pittsburg Fraser Killes St Ys Ashingtons Grimm Young Charley Ones Charter Snyder Jaffey McQuade Hurst Aboney

Regional Sporting Notes and Prospects in Local Circles

A patchwork of racing and athletic rumors from the area includes potential ties between Tax Trin City Jockey and Minnesota Driving Clut, and mentions of stallion Counsellor, prize boxing bouts in McReesport, and a forthcoming tug of war display at East End Gym. References to sulky weight debates, steeplechase legends, and local trainers pepper the chaotic roundup of events.

Minnesota Clut Jones Pennsylvania Tommy Hoyas Tommy Yao Chicago Lexington

Chief Murphy to resign from Columbus police post

Chief Murphy announces resignation effective February 1 after clashes with Mayor Karb over closing gambling houses. He plans a Columbus detective agency akin to Pinkertons Hazen. W. D. Dickson of Deshler National Bank joins as a key executive amid banknote irregularities. Karb says the move may remove need for suspension.

Cotomears Murphy Karb Columbus Pinkertons Hazen

Two Beaver Falls Deaths Reported

James Craighead and William Warner, long time Beaver Falls residents, died within the same hour. Craighead, born in Elizabeth, Pennsylvania in 1806, fell ill with throat catarrh and died at 4 am. Warner died from complications after a grip illness, leaving him unable to work for a year.

Beaver Fallls James Craighead Elizabeth Beaver Falls Globe Printing Office William Warner

Bobby Burns Celebration Draws 400 Guests in Prospect

Plans are underway to feed 400 people at the Bobby Burns celebration in Prospect Monday night with 400 Scotch pies ordered from Pittsburg. Old Scotch resident John Campbell will act as towal taster as visitors from along the Monongahela attend. A McKeesport policeman’s year-old son slept since 3:30 Friday morning after a prior illness. John Devinney of McKeesport scored 50 straight points at Held’s billiard room showing notable skill.

McKeesfort Bobby Burns Pittsburg John Campbell Monongahela W. McFarland McKeesport John Devinney Held

Died In Sight Of His Home In Zanesville

John Barber, a prominent farmer and stock buyer, was found dead in a field about 300 yards from his home after leaving Tuesday morning to return Saturday. He was 51. Officials suspect heart disease and note he wandered near his home from Tuesday until Saturday. Additional notes report regional civic moves and accidents including a sled crash injuring seven, a wagon incident driving a woman insane, and a group of schoolboys jailed for murder.

Zanesville John Barber John White

Youths Accused in Fatal Farmhouse Attack

A violent incident at a farm led to a death within ten hours as attackers blinded a victim and a bystander intervened. The assailants are young and face threats of lynching as authorities review the case.

Frank Laughlin

End of a sensational case in West Virginia court

In the circuit court the jury found Edward Bassel son of Hon John Bassel guilty only of simple assault for shooting W F Richards editor of Truth and mayor a leading Republican. Richards had attacked Bassel and his father during a campaign. Bassel shot Richards in the side and Richards later shot Bassel with his pistol after disarming him. Richards faced trial next term. Judge Hogan suspended Bassel’s sentence for a week.

Crarisnuna W. Va Edward C. Basse John Sassel W. F. Richards Truth Richards John Bassel Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Bassel Hubbard Ned Hogan

Budget from Youngstown and scattered local notes

A New Bedford case recalls an aged couple torched by three men seeking cash but spared murder. J B Sharpe and two sons linked to past robbery and torture. Delies Ferrell of Hilltown seeks a wife via matrimony ads. Mrs Heese of Ann Arbor visits Ferrell but departs. Minnie Rosen, a servant, faces shoplifting arrest as her disappearance raises fears of self harm.

Youxeastows New Bedford Sharpe

Braddock Budget Missing Locals Stir Port Perry

Mrs Macgie Crider wife of George Crider a Port Perry Jefferson Hotel barkeeper has been missing from home for about a week Dennis Toner of Port Perry has also been missing for about a week The husband will seek aid in locating them Several naval officers are stationed at Carnegie Homestead armor plate mills War with Chile could trigger full plant conversion to armor plate production with vessels plates in short order The mill operates day and night

Chile

Dying from hog bite in Adams township farm

Special report from Mantrerra details John Davis a well known farmer dying at his home in Adams township after a hog with rabies bit him in the calf. The hog was killed and wound cauterized then symptoms appeared. The outbreak causes alarm as more animals show bites and rabies fear spreads. In STECBENTILLE 20 deaths in five days from the grip and 10 families in Richmond report cases.

Mantrerra John Davis Adams Township Davis Stecbentille Richmond

Local arrests and court hearings wrap up in city notices

Jostin Pondexter, jailed by Alderman McKenna on assault charges after a Christmas altercation with John Eschrich, remains in custody awaiting a Tuesday hearing. Clara Washington and Groner Hayes fought at Incline Hall injuring George. Washington held for court on mayhem. William Finney returned from Altoona to face larceny charges. Joux and James Hennesry, also in court for larceny and related offenses, were sent to jail for the next session. An Italian, Peter Dimisroo, faced larceny charges from John Lazior and was jailed for a hearing.

Jostin Pox P Exter Alderman McKenna John Eschrich Penn Avenue Twentyninth Street Pondexter Groner Hayes Clara Washington Incline Hall Clara George Donavan Defaul Steeran Orricen Foun Altoona William Finney S. B. Miller Fortyeiehth Joux James Hennesry McGarey Peter Dimisroo Hyndman John Lazior

Local Republican Primaries Show Mixed Results

Nominating results from the Twenty seventh ward indicate John Parcell for Select Council Christian Hartlep for Common Council L H Frederick and William E Sankey for School Directors and C B R Moore for Ward Assessor. Moore faced no opposition.

Select Council John Parcell Common Council Christian Hartlep Schoot L. H. Frederick William E. Sankey Ward Asseseor C B R. Moore Tus Sarah Street

River News and Shipping Movements Across Louisville

Weather cloudy and warm as the Ohio and nearby rivers show a fall in the falls and varying levels in canals. Vessels from Pittsburg arrive with empties while others depart for New Orleans Cincinnati Evansville and St Louis. Several boats including The Guiding Star and John Moren are noted with departures and expected arrivals amid clear and warm conditions.

Louisville John Moren I. N. Bartin Pacific J. C. Risher Jim Wood Twilight Raymond Horner Pittsburg John F. Walton Smoky City New Orleans Joe Williams G. Wood Fred Wilson Cruieer Charlie Brown Guiding Star Cincinnati Jare Blz Sandy Strollton James Guthrie Evansville Buckeye Wheeling Deparer Pitts Scotia Carraliton Ohio River P.M Nell Dinmont Beaver Diamond

Ocean Steamship Arrivals From Many Ports

Ships arrive at New York and Philadelphia from Hamburg London and other ports. The list includes Austrian steamer Gh W. 00e destination Philadelphia and New York bound vessels with notes on routes and destinations.

Eenia Hamburg Baltimore New York London Cadevessen Zuandarn Eran

Archbishop Gillon Named Cardinal at Papal Consistory

A Rome letter to a leading Catholic figure in Mexico City announces Archbishop Gillon of Oaxaca will be elevated to the Cardinalate at the next Papal Consistory.

City of Mexico Rome Gillon Oaxaca

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