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Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1892

Page

17

Baseball feud unsettles Harvard Yale Princeton dates clash

News from New Haven reports that Harvard Yale and Princeton baseball dates for May and June were debated. Yale refused Princeton’s four game plan, preferring two. A rumor claims a plebiscite may bar any special student from nine if not year in college. Hicklands is seen as a top prospect, with Clarkson of Boston projecting as trainer for a Cleveland League pitcher.

Depstoh New Haven Jan. S Ollere Harvard Yale Princeton Mervard New York Franklin Marvard Smoeton Hicklands Cisrkson Boston Herc Griber

Dempsey's Return and Weight Talk After Illness

The famed heavyweight Jack Dempsey arrives in New Orleans sick and plans to regain strength. He discusses future fights and his target welterweight weight, weighing in around two pounds above his present, with plans for training, opponents, and possible matches while noting health limits and travel fatigue.

Jack Dempsey Mme Portlad Durtagin Enid Twili Chet Limon Tony Necwinam Tieryoung Chad Wae Caine Renn Hve Nordin Naomi Onber Fidtes Urieneis Needham Peter Mahoras Heichi Simone Luc Amy Lao Sal- Dven Jackson Shivis Corbett Dilly Madden

Boston Club delays Kelly decision amid trade interest

President Soden of the Boston club says two more clubs have trade applications for Kelly but no definite action will be taken until the league schedule meeting. The Boston club may retain Kelly. release possible if negotiations fail, with local sentiment split and pressure from magnates.

Temple Soden Boston Kelly Coe Kellys

Weeters League attracts 200 plus applicants in Chicago

The Weeters League in Chicago draws over 200 applications for playing positions. Secretary James A. Williams notes salaries will be allowed within limits and many applicants are veterans or have played in prior seasons. Some offer to work without pay, while others seek stipends to join the Western crack circuit.

Chicago Dan James A. Williams Clarksson Iv’ly Slavin Mitchell Corbett Sullivan Tony Tomo Iries Littlechow Jack Neill England Thias Bennard Tenens Kelly

Camp Shows Good Form in West Coast Series

Reports from the West praise pitcher Camp who recently joined the Portland club. He pitched for the Port team, allowing only four hits through six innings with one unearned run. Portland aims to keep pace with rival squads as Camp delivers competitive assists and minimal errors.

Camp San Francisco Portjncul Portlands Campadone Rou

The Amateur Declined Toung Siechan Case in McKeesport

In McKeesport, Toung Siechan faced a declined amateur collaboration as details of the incident emerged. The report notes the involved party and context of the decision, with emphasis on local response and ongoing inquiry.

Toung Siechan McKeesport Accompa

Boxing contest called off after promoter declines

A planned match at the office contest venue collapsed when the promoter refused to proceed. The failed arrangement leaves open the possibility of a future bout between Sheehan and Murray, who recently defeated Metar Vey sone Lime aye.

John Morrisser Sheehan Murray Metar- Vey Sone Lime Aye

Rogers Sets Path Forward on National Agreement Debate

Colonel Rogers reports mixed opinions from Lesson Clubs and other groups on the proposed national agreement. He suggests submitting to Mr. Young to decide on convening a special meeting and warns a consensus may require a March session before the schedule meeting.

J. L Rogers Kerauthed Alo White Young Iarve Diane

Shaving Contest Opens Tomorrow in Pittsburgh Allegheny

The shaving contest begins tomorrow at Harry Davis Fifth AvenueMun en. It promises strong local and regional turnout as first of its kind in Pittsburgh. Competent referee will oversee fair judging with audience members chosen as judges. Prizes total 100 with a gold medal awarded to the winner.

Harry Davis Fifth Avenue Munen Novwetty Mae Mittsburg Davis Iis Allecheny Cies Pittsburg Alleheny

Circular from Western League Secretary Advises Players

Secretary G A Willian of the Western League issues a circular to about 250 players. He states a required four man complement for eight duties of sand league with at least six players, invites applications, and notes clubs must have strong financial backing and salaries are expected to rise.

G. A. Willian Lesgate Bean Sin Western League of Baseball Clubs Dy Ae Ghostbie Whitch Siursalacy

Local Shooters Battle at Glenwood Gun Club

Yesterday at Glenwood Gun Club George Bennet won a £35 bet by killing 10 of 11 birds. The day also featured matched shooting between Joan Dixon and Jonathan Horstfeld set for February 7 with £10 a side, using one ounce shot at 2 yards.

Joan Dixon Jonathan Horstfeld Horefield George Bennet Glenwood Gun Claob

Anedal Official Tart Guide for IPf

A large reference work on horse racing promises extensive coverage from track actions to fixtures for 1892. It lists jockeys, horse names, weights, betting rules, pool rooms, fees, and notable turf figures, with numerous indexes and historical notes.

Ipf United States Qunedia Laorest

Corrigan to Sail for Mobile Over Jockey Deals

Tan Cmecaso reports that trainer Corrigan plans to view wintering horses in Mobile. A conference with former jockey Witte De Long led to terms for next season. De Long previously rode for Corrigan but left, later marrying and returning with renewed overtures.

Cmecaso Tan Sperfel Ed Corrizan Mobile Witte de Long de Long Corrigan Ast Jeavine Corrigan Overton

Track results from Gutrexsune New Jersey meet

A crowded attendance witnessed a midwinter card with six races. Signature 1h Biaewood placed second in race one while Early Dawn finished third. Excellenza filly won race two with Longin ay sweens in third. Duke John took race three. Mabelle led race four with Beyler third. race five results are unclear. Sallicarper won race six with Silver Mint second and Van third.

Gutrexsune N.J Jan. W Signature Biaewood Early Dawn Tuf Excellenza Longin Ay Sweens Sainte Hubbard Volt Duke John Lady Pulsifer Setomi Mabelle Text Beyler Lati Sallicarper Siver Mint Van Thue

Dixon to Fight Top Featherweights for £5000 Purse

Tom OKourke, backer for George Dixon, posted 3500 today to stage a bout with Featherweight champion Fred Johnston or Cal McCarthy in England or abroad. Dixon would fight either McCarthy or Johnston at 15 pounds, with a £5000 purse if the California Athletic Club accepts.

New York Jan. W Tom Okourke George Dixon Dixon Azaipet Fred Johnston England Cal McCarthy Rourke KR. L. Fu California Athletic Club Dixon McCarthy Johnston

Mascoutah Kennel Club Beach Show Packs 98 Entries

The Mascoutah Kennel Club reports 98 entries for its beach dog show running February 9 through February 15. The event features many of the country’s most noted dogs across breeds.

Cutcaco Dan Mascoutah Kennel Club

Eugene Cartier Beats Vignaux In Billiards Match

Eugene Cartier plays strong billiards at Vignaux's rooms in Paris. He has won most cushion carrom gates from Vignaux this week.

Eugene Cartier Vignaux Loxnos Eurene Gurter Vignauz Paria Vignauwx

Challenge to Run Bennett by Homestead Runner

A letter to the sporting editor proposes a sprint duel. The author, from Homestead, seeks to race against Bennett, Ross, or Perry, claiming a three yard head start and promising to run Bennett. The terse note signals a competitive challenge and athlete names as potential opponents.

Jamea Reese the Dieputch Bennett Ross Perry Homestead

Race challenge at Tax Distatca office in January

The writer, Janes Reese of McKexstonn, declares intent to arrange multiple 100 yard races four weeks after signing articles at Site 9250. They offer a Perry one yard and a cinder ten under the same conditions and pledge to attend the Tax Distatca office for the race or races if opponents indicate a time.

Howreo Perry Office of Tax Distatca Janes Reese McKexstonn

A TALK WITH WILLIAMS Western League objects to proposed national agreement

Corrrara Jan 30 Special President Williams of the Western League and committee member on the national agreement says the league discussed the matter in Chicago and seeks a plan aligned with its own. He opposes drafts during the playing season and a heavy tax for protection, favoring an honorary arbitration board. The league would discuss terms with the National League committee if needed.

Western League Corrrara Williams New Rodkers Lessue Chicago Hasali National League Weare League and Association Rodgers De'eidies Wester League

City Baseball League Aims to Organize Strong Teams

Promoters move to secure enclosed grounds and form a solid league with cool teams. Local patrons back efforts with broad support, and Sporting Life this week endorses the plan.

Teanne Gate Sporting Life

Where is John Montgomery Ward

New York gossip notes report Ward vanished after a trip to Florida. He last communicated with the Brook-Inn Baseball Club three weeks ago. telegrams to Jacksonville and Enterprise remain unanswered.

New York Din John Montgomery Ward Florida Brook- Inn Jacksonville Enterprise Fla

Imported black and tan dog shown at Dugiesne Renvel Club show

J. and Mahier announces arrival of a black and tan hound from England bred by Mr Stevenson of London. The dog will debut in the United States at the upcoming Dugiesne Renvel Club show.

J. & Mahier England Mr. Stevenson London Oreeler Dugiesne Renvel Club

Quinn and Jones Receive Western League Letters

Tommy Quinn of Braddock and Pitcher Jones of Homestead have each received letters from Secretary Williams of the Western League requiring their terms. Both are regarded as good Racers and would be useful to any Western League club.

Tommy Quinn Braddock Pitcher Jones Homestead Williams

Pittsburg Clubs Propose Keliy Signings Amid League Talk

The Pittsburg scene buzzes over Keliy as clubs plan to acquire him and push for a title. James Border and hallplayer activity draw interest while Calvin Miller train tomorrow and Gladiator Brawoing and others eye swift league speeds. A Sporting Life roundup weighs Pittsburg moves and manager talks as World’s Fair prep looms.

Pittsburg Viet Young

High stakes racing and boxing notes from an old era

A jumble of names and events from horse racing boxing and wrestling. Notable items include references to Cycrors and Trensy, trainer Prete Lortuart, a planned meeting of the Pittsburg Clements Club, and a marriage of W R Brastrtlely to Miles Clara Urecil. Mentions of Mitchell Sullivan Corbett and McCann, plus English jockey Thomas Loates being restored and potential American appearances.

Fescextox Courer Cycrors Trensy Craypbeck Donovan Matcoms W. Forno Reqverst Jolstone N.J Pitsburg

Coal Syndicate Forms in Steubenville Area

A Pittsburgh and Philadelphia capital syndicate has purchased valuable coal lands around Steubenville. Options secured on King’s Creek hills and Grove Creek near McIntyre Creek, with branch roads planned from the New Cumberland Branch and Panhandle main line. Estimated 4,009 miners to be employed. lands valued at $599,000. engineer Wilson of Pittsburgh did the survey.

Steubenville Pittsburg Philadelphia King's Creek Hills Hancock County W. Va Grove Creek McIntyre Creek New Cumberland Branch Panhandle W. P. Read J. B. Stein Logan, Grege & Co Bishop, Ridgeway Company Fred, Greiner Chartiers Valley Cty Cadiz Junction Wilv Wilson Pitgeburg

Bank In Carcora Sees Depostiors Split On Test

At Carcora on January 30 depositors discuss testing the Hoyt owned bank in equity court over insolvency claims. Hoyt has run the bank since closing while the nearby Milerstown Deposit Bank continues to operate. Depositors shift funds back and forth amid uncertainty.

Carcora Demnet Bank H.J. Hoyt Hoyt Hoyt Bank

Mobley arraigned in Allerheny on intoxication charge

Major W. C. Mobley of Allerheny was arraigned in Police Court on intoxication charges and fined plus costs. He was rearrested on assault and battery and bound over to await the handliner’s motion, posted bail, and was released. Pike the injured man is alive with poor hope of recovery. Marine, the Italian suspect, remains at large. Frank Considine and Joel Neal of Mike's party were released under 100 bonds to await the Common Pleas Court action.

Arnex W. C. Mobley Allerheny Pike Merle Hope Recov Marine Frank Considine Joel Neal Mike

Nail machine makers form in Wreetrsa with $100000 capital

A group of leading capitalists formed a company in Wreetrsa this evening with paid-up capital of $100000 to manufacture and introduce a nail making machine. The device, invented by M. Altmyer formerly of this city and now in Oakland California, is claimed to produce nails faster and better than any prior method, cutting production time to around one fourteenth of the old rate.

Wreetrsa Jan M. Altmyer Oakland Cal

Rapid Transit Plan Considered for Youngstown Area

Officials scouting the city for a competing electric street car line after purchasing Detroit lines seek a franchise to serve populous districts not yet covered. A decision on extending rapid transit is expected if a suitable franchise is obtained.

Youngstown Yormstown Synilicnte Detroit

Bed Fraud Case in Hollidaysburg Closes Stores

Michael C Murphy, a noted Democratic politician and local dry goods and lumber dealer in Exust Freedom, is killed? not. His stores were closed by the sheriff. He faces a financial failure with liabilities around 6,000 and assets near 15,000. his widow and mother-in-law are preferred creditors.

Howwros Rsscra Michael c* Murphy Drycoods Exust Freedom Sherif

Affidavit confirms daughter of Dr. McCandless to inherit estate

Sperial report notes Mrs. McClure of Apollo Pa is proven legitimate daughter of Dr. McCandless after an affidavit from his divorced wife. Campbell administrator Yorlastows says estate valued over 100000 likely to pass to her. Also brief items include Baltimore and Ohio RR purchase of Grafton and Greenbrier lines for 230 cash and a robbery charge against Bivler Russell in Hammond county.

Yorlastows Dan Sperial B. M. Campbell Caniste Bivler Russell Hammond County Ind Jase Jaiere Indiana Secetrar

Washington-Jefferson College drops cane rush for year

Wash ington Jefferson College freshmen and sophomores will not stage the cane rush this season. The decision follows action by the Athletic Committee, made up of faculty members and several students, at Wasursxetox Pa. on January 30.

Wasursxetox Washington-Jefferson College

Packer Colliery No 3 Suspends Operations Indefinitely

Surxanpoan January 30 Lehigh Valley Coal Companys Packer Colliery No 3 halted work for an indefinite period today citing crowded coal market conditions as the reason. The suspension leaves workers unemployed amid market pressures.

Surxanpoan Packer Lehigh Valley Coal Company

Grip Victim Goes Insane in Carroll County

Special Sheriff Butler leaves for Columbus with Enoch Bailey, a 13 year old of Oneida Mills, Carroll County, who became violently insane after a grip attack.

Carrolltowy Butler Columbus Enoch Bailey O'Neida Mills

No New Trial for Elmer Steel in Franklin Case

Judge Doty refused Elmer Steel a new trial and scheduled sentencing for next Saturday. The case involves Steel described as a barn burner and horse poisoner in Franklin Township. A separate item notes Washington Bottle Company increasing capital stock to $100,000.

Greessavas Doty Elmer Steel Franklin Townshi Washinston, Pa Washington Bottle Company

No Longer A Church Pillar In A Courtroom Death Penalty

Mo W Winans, 8 years old in feeble health, convicted Inez Tiurstay of burglary and arson in a sensational criminal court scene. Judge Taylor reduced a life-terms to five years in the penitentiary, praising mercy after a dual life at Cherry Tree where he once led as a church pillar. George Robinson, his accomplice, received seven years and six months.

Fuayxkity Touwlay Mo W Winans Inez Tiurstay Yurgury Taylor Tse Winans Cherry Tree Pal George Robinson

Distillery Near Reading Seized for Revenue Violations

The distillery of George Dengler in Albiny township was seized for alleged revenue law violations. Agents reported 452 gallons of apple brandy held at the facility.

George Dengler Albiny Township

Burglars Blow Safe. Obtain Only Postage Stamps

In Washington Pennsylvania on January 10, burglars blew open the Beaver Refiring Company's office safe but escaped with nothing of value except postage stamps. Local police investigate the break in and review security footage and possible suspects. The incident highlights a minor theft with no injuries reported.

Washington Beaver Refiring Company

Weather Summary for Wetan Pennsyl vania and Nearby States

For Wetan Pennsyl vania West Virginia and Ohio generally fair. Warmer by Sunday night with variable winds. The storm moved from the Middle Atlantic coast to south of Nova Scotia. A second storm moved from Alberta to Manitoba diminishing in intensity. Clearing in Missouri has moved to Indiana. Conditions likely to clear in the Lower Lake region and Middle Atlantic States. Temperatures rise in the Mississippi Valley and Lake region, otherwise steady.

Middle Atlantic Nova Scotia Alberta Manitoba Missouri Indiana Lower Lake Region Middle Atlantic States Mississippi Valley

Strike by Pittsburg printers continues amid rumors

Victor B. Williams, chief organizer of the Pittsburg district, returned from Indianapolis and stated that rumors of an end to the strike are a mistake. He said the strike remains active for an indefinite period.

Victor B. Williams Pittsburg Indianapolis

Grippe Debate Warns of Global Death Toll

The piece cites alarming grippe mortality through winter and cites Missouri reports. It notes widespread impact from Rome to Denmark and Algeria, with hospitals crowded and schools closed. Several patients credit doctors Copeland Hall and Byers for cure.

Local Officer's Battiling Illness Stirs Public Mind

The incident involving Officer William Cre han arising from a patrol misstep underscores how a mild cold can twist into a dangerous contagion attacking the weak. The account remains fresh in public memory and fuels ongoing concerns about health risks and sudden mental strain among patrols.

William Crehan

Goon Advice From Doctors On Grippe Treatment

Doctors Copeland Hall and Byers describe grippe dangers and complications. They warn risk of chronic bronchitis and pneumonia after grippe and urge immediate specialist care for those affected.

Grateful patients praise cures by Copeland Hall and Byers

A Golden era testimonial profiles Cornelius Buckley of 24 Overhill Street recounting his ear ailment and partial deafness from a grain elevator injury. He credits Drs Copeland Hall and Byers with restoring hearing and health after months of treatment. The article links ear disorders to Eustachian tube issues and nasal inflammation, arguing for local scientific care over general remedies.

Antill Drs. Copeland Land Byers Alfred Sickolds Brereton Arenar Iron City Tool Works Thirty-second Street Pers Copeland Nall Byers Cornelius Buckley Overhill Street Dra. Copeland, Hall and Byers Pennsylvania Railroad Company Mig Overhill Street Dra Copeland, Hill and Byers Tianner

Catarrhal Deafness Reported by Catarrhal Troubles Patient

Dr Copeland and Holl and Brers publish an interview with John Canavan of Jones Lane Washington describing five years of catarrhal troubles. He details recurring chest infections, weight loss, and head pains, with nasal and throat symptoms affecting his breathing and sleep.

Copeland Holl and Brers John Canavan Jones’ Lane Washington Canavan

Understanding Catarrh Across the Body and Its Effects

A letter explains catarrh as more than nasal discharge. It describes catarrh affecting the entire mucus system including nose, throat, chest, stomach, bladder, and bowels, with varied symptoms and regional pains.

Dra Copeland Hall Byers Wright

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