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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1892
Page
11
For Western Pennsylvania and Ohio, fair skies with warmer conditions through Friday and light to moderate winds. West Virginia sees fair and warmer weather through Friday night with winds shifting to the south.
We cut prices on overcoats from 20 to 15 dollars 18 to 13 50 15 to 12 and 12 to 10 with plans to clear the stock. Trousers are cut as well with about 500 pairs of fine pants marked down from suits.
The seventeenth annual session of the United States Merino Sheep-Breeders Association opened in Steubenville with delegates from half a dozen states. Reports highlighted exhibitor discrimination at the Columbian Exposition and calls for association-wide exhibits, Sabbath closure, and no liquor on fair grounds. Officers elected include President T. G. Donaldson and Secretary J. A. B. Walker. meeting adjourned to January 1893.
In Brapnock on January 27 special report says gamblers flourish while officers accuse each other of inaction. Officers scout and block arrests as ward assessors struggle to deliver appeals notices amid higher county assessments. A temperance rally led by Rev Father Morgan M Sheedy is planned at St Cecilia's Turtle Creek Church.
The annual meeting convened in the Supreme Court room with about 159 attendees including prominent agriculturists and dairymen. Governor Pattison presided. Thomas Meehan of Germantown spoke on Sex in Plains. Essays discussed covered Bounties to Agricultural Societies Dairy Foods and Dairy Management and The Bright Side of Farm Life.
In Harrisville West Virginia a severe pneumonia outbreak continues with 40 days of rising deaths. About one in sixteen residents have died, most victims aged middle or older, and no contagion or cause is identified. Fear grows of widespread collapse in the area.
At noon today Dan Sercrist aged 30 a veteran of the late war shot his wife in the back during a drunken frenzy inflicting a very serious wound. Sercrist resisted then was jailed and attempted suicide by breaking a bar and cutting his wrist. A watch protected him. The injured woman is not expected to survive.
After petitions and remonstrances two days Judge Clark granted seven bonds and continued six. He ruled that the 1591 Brooks act amendment contains the ninth section identifying the part amended and approved all such bonds. The Alleheny Valley Railroad had counsel opposing licenses at East Brady, but all applications were granted.
John Bushong of ParRKeRsauns was found lying on the Baltimore and Ohio tracks with clothing frozen to the ground and wounds icebound. Officials say he likely slipped from an icy car and may die. In Marietta a separate report notes John Findler of Cincinnati was thrown from a horse and killed after arriving as a porter at the Bradford House.
Mrs ex-Governor Andrew G. Curtin arrived in Bellefonte in a special car late last night after a trip from Philadelphia.
She had been very ill for several weeks with the crip but is now convalescing rapidly. She was very low at one time and nearly all hope of her living had been given up.
In Franklin on January 27, H H Winans testified in the McCue's Hotel burglary case at Rouseville. He admitted two prior penitentiary terms for burglary and sheep stealing, claimed he helped with burglar tools for Robinson under a patent-right pretense, and said he drove Robinson to the scene the night before. Witnesses testified Robinson would send him to jail to even a conviction. The jury deliberates as Winans, a Cherry Tree church figure, faces a high‑stakes verdict.
Youngstown township constables meet and threaten to refuse warrants without deposits, citing $400 in annual bills and denied county payment. Arrests include William Folan for robbery and Andrew Tanner linked to Taunton district thefts, with Tanner claiming Folan took $20 found on the floor. An injury case involves 12 year old Edward Kurfess, whose eye injury may require removal, and Ellen as ok emplore of Kingstown Stam Company wins $5,000 in a verdict affirmed on appeal.
Three young boys fell through the ice on the Youghiogheny River and were rescued after an hour of effort. John Hill, a carpenter on the Williame building, is feared to have a broken spinal column. the Y M C A district convention for Allegheny Westmoreland Fayette Washington Greene and part of Armstrong will meet in Warnesburg March 4 5 and 6.
The House rejected Senator Iden’s proposal to reimburse locals who financed buying the Newark fort for State National Guard encampment use and repealed last winter’s site selection law. A large Licking County delegation attended to push or oppose the measure as debate continued on permanent encampment grounds.
Harrisburg reports at the State Board of Agriculture meeting the officers chosen include Governor Robert E Pattison as President with vice presidents Dr W S Roland York County and J A Gundy Union along with an executive committee listing R E Pattison ex officio C C Cooper Lancaster FE C Reeder Bucks G Hiester Dolphin J McDowell Washington J A Herr Clinton and D Downing Chester G T Stetsel Bucks T J Edge ex officio as Secretary.
Washington students arrange a mock convention in the early presidential campaign with indications pointing to the unanimous nomination of James G Blaine, a famed alumnus of Washington and Jefferson.
Continued cold weather drives 10 000 men and many others back to work in collieries that had been suspended due to milder temperatures in Wilkes-Barre.
A sequence of brief Toledo area items reports libel sentencing for Beaver Star owners due Monday, plus a run away accident in Seannette injuring William Jacobs, and several other local incidents including a fatal injury risk, arrests, a horsewhipping, divorce actions, and oddities in animal health and a funeral.
In a telegram from Louisville dated January 27 Fred Pfeffer states he will not sign with any club except Louisville. He explains he has opened a business there and plans to settle, adding he would retire if Chicago refuses to release him.
Ren Mulford comments on Pittsburg’s challenge to the Lyons case and the possible league interference. He cites Dr. Young’s diagnosis from Washington, mentions Colonel Temple’s aggressive stance, Denny Lyons’s signing with Pittsburg, and legal wrangling over the league’s actions amid a warlike atmosphere.
The event features a live bird shoot at Homewood Park on Saturday afternoon with 13 birds in the lineup and a target at 21 yards rise and 60 fall. Arrangements are also under way for a live bird sweepstakes to be shot at Homewood.
Chicago January 27 Rival lawyers clash over a proposed national agreement for the National League and the American Association. Colonel Rogers of Philadelphia drafted and circulated the plan without full league approval triggering opposition from Chicago Cleveland Cincinnati and several league presidents alarmed by the unilateral move. They warn that without cooperation from Eastern and Western leagues the plan is doomed.
Cal McCarthy of New Jersey defeated England's Tommy Callaghan in a 14 round featherweight match at the Olympic Club New Orleans before about 3000 spectators. The purse was 2000 with 1500 to the winner and 500 to the loser. Both fighters weighed two pounds over the limit. McCarthy claimed victory after a hard contest signaling a possible shot at the world title against George Dixon.
Presidents Hart of the Chicago Base Club and Robison of the Cleveland club informed Philadelphia official Rogers they oppose the proposed national agreement unless major changes are made. Hart also says Cincinnati’s Brush will oppose as drafted arguing the league should protect Western plans to keep nearly equal playing strength. He warns the Western and Eastern leagues may abandon national agreement protection if drafting continues.
Havana January 27. In the twelfth game of the world chess match Steinitz vs Tschigorin, the Russian used the two Knights defense and won after 27 moves. Tschigorin leads 5 to 3 with draws 4 and Steinitz at 3.
Thomas Conneff of the Manhattan Athletic Club New York,اد who has been ill since arrival here, left the hospital today after nearly full recovery and will begin training for a meet with English crack runners. He plans to return to New York next August.
General Sporting Notes report Ettama seeking entry to the Eastern League and Jy Concert traveling to England for the Jackson Slavin bout. Bitty Manory cites a 9000 dollar fine to pit Maher against Fizsimmons. Ives defeats Thatcher 400 to 160 for a world championship match setup with Jake Schaefer. A Philadelphia stroke man challenges Cyclops or Sandews at the Academy of Music. Alex Girecarna pressures Young Mitchell for a fight with California Club backing a satisfactory purse. Mitchell has said he will avoid finish fights, casting doubt on future bouts.
Representative Atkinson of Pennsylvania has introduced a bill to grant pensions to militia members disabled during the last war while under regular officers. He notes Pennsylvania regiments served as Ohio did but were not mustered into federal service and thus lack pensions when disabled.
Gurressves New York area racing results list six races with winners and times from Gurressves on Jan 27. Leisenring saw a rattling four-ounce glove boxing match between George Haney and William Spence ending when Haney knocked Spence out in the seventh round. New York sale of Senator Stanford horses continued with Worth bought for 14500 pounds and Advertiser, Grace, Ansel, Norval, Warwick, Lucia and other horses sold or offered, with bidders including A H Moore J Dunn Walton and bidders noted.
J W Spalding discusses baseball moves after Lyons case and signings. He claims Indianapolis understood prior contracts would stand and cites Pittsburg none. He notes Moran signed last September with advance money and Chicago’s lack of release for Pfeffer. Buck Ewing could catch if needed and play first base.
A long list of Pittsburg residents and hotel guests in New York is published, noting names from Cleve land to Youngstown and Chicago agents. Figures include Horace E. Andrews, J. H. Hopkins, J. O. Horning, and many others registered at the Duquesne and Monongahela House.
New York Jan 27 Yale Harvard and Princeton plan to meet on the diamond next season. Harvard delegates arrived for a conference that failed as Yale and Princeton did not appear. Yale and Princeton have fixed dates and Harvard and Princeton will meet in Worcester to reach an understanding.
Jan 27 report notes a coroner's jury censuring Glendon colliery officials for not enforcing locked safety lamps after John Webb died from gas explosion. Also lists a sale advertisement offering garments at half price for ages 6 months to 12 years by A. G. Campbell & Sons at 25 and 27 Fifth Ave.
Local baseball magnates held a secret meeting to discuss the Lyons case amid telegrams urging avoiding court action. A possible deal with a New York club could send a Pittsburg player instead of Lyons. Secretary Scandrett will dedicate this year to club business, traveling and managing turnstiles. The Eastern Ohio League reorganized listing Alliance East Liverpool Youngstown Toledo Canton Akron Sandusky and Massillon with another meeting planned in February to set a schedule. A shaving tournament opens at Harry Davis Museum next Monday featuring Barbara from area shops.
Programme lists Gernert Bros Orchestra and Central Turnverein acts at East End Gymnasium with parallel bars, swinging, trapeze, and tight wire performances. Also notes horse racing mare Nellie Wilkes sold for 8000 dollars to Edward Decernes of New York City. Local shooter bets introduced by John Ward versus John Bennett.
Daily notes show maximum and minimum temperatures and mean values with references to temperature and rainfall. The fragment mentions measurements labeled as maximum, minimum, and mean with unclear context and repetitive wording.
Louisville river items report clear pleasant weather and a falling water level with 7 feet inches on the fall and 19 feet 6 inches below in the canal. The Nesbit arrived from Green River with two barges of aves and prepares to lash. The Guiding Star on its New Orleans trip stopped to take on passengers and freight for Southern points. Departures include Itt for Cincinnati Sherr for Carrollton and James Guthrie for Evansville.
Evansville Indiana January 7 Captain Joseph B. Thomas died here early this morning of grip. He was a famed steamboat man known from Pittsburg to New Orleans. Officials fear he has ties to the coal trade in this city.
Upper Ganges region shows high water with a 10 feet reach and a fast fall. Allegheny Junction reports river at 5 feet and stationary, clear air. Ongantown notes 2 thermometers reading cold, and a quiet echoing station. M Argen river at 0.6 feet, clear and cold.
Weather and river bulletin notes 7 feet ice in WHREELING and rising river levels at Parkeraborg Parkersburg Ohio. Crescent crested at Arkansas Havana Scowwell via Norfolk Wennington Hall Bremen Memphis town boats J A Wood and Diamond down Fulton and Iron Age at noon. Cincinnati river 10 feet 10 inches falling. Clear and cool with multiple arrivals and departures noted.
Reports indicate several vessels like the Tom Dodsworth and Ebela with empties moving upriver to ports including Memphis Cincinnati and New Orleans amid ongoing ice. The Hudson and other craft face delays with 4 feet of ice in places, and crews thaw ice in upper pools as committees plan meetings at Willard's Hotel on February 3 and 4.
The Seaside at Atlantic City is now fully renovated and open offering every convenience. Features include an elevator sun parlor hot sea water baths and full warming throughout. CHAS EVANS.
After la grippe many suffer persistent coughs. Chamberlains Cough Remedy will loosen the cough and aid a near term cure. 25 and 50 cent bottles sold by druggists. Also ad urges Minnehaha flour for best value and promotes Pastere No 866 lighting in latest shades from John S. Roberts at 719 721 Liberty Street.
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