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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 07, 1892

Page

6

Economy Struggle Over Party Unity in House Budget Fight

Washington reports on Democratic divisions over strict economy as House committees push large appropriation bills. Louisiana's Blanchard leads river and harbor limits, while opposition in Public Buildings and Grounds slows new projects. Pension bill debate reveals GOP claims of overspending amid Treasury surplus and projected year end shortfalls.

Washington House Blanchard Louisiana Crisp Sayers Appropriations Committee Treasu Department Muttehler Commissioner of Pensions Lmve Raum Treasury Secretary of the Treasury

Printers Cut Strike Assessment at Monthly Meeting

Printers and pressmen held their monthly gathering yesterday and reduced the strike assessment from ten to five percent. Many strikers have found work on gas, so further disruptions are unlikely. The meeting also paid tribute to a recently deceased member, T. B. Foster, and the charter was ordered to be in order.

T. B. Foster Hsenetiaee Or

Sunday Police Courts Hearings Across City Reported

At Central police station 19 cases were heard. Joseph Oswald received 9 days in the workhouse after a jealous shooting incident on Third avenue. Multiple defendants faced 30 to 90 day sentences for vagrancy, fighting, disorderly conduct, or drunkenness. Magistrates McKenna Succop and others disposed of cases at Twelfth ward, Seventeenth ward, and Twenty-eighth ward stations with fines up to 25 dollars and costs. Allegheny hearings included eight cases, with Tracey and Lemner fined 10 dollars each after a knife incident.

Allegheny Central Police Station Joseph Oswald Third Avenue Shore William Smith Andrew Clark George Smith Henry Deming Ross Street Inspector Coulson Norristown Marshal Adams John Lynch Liberty Street McKenna Twelfth Ward Patrick Churchill Perkin Kate Churchill Fourteenth Street Joseph Hooken Levi Whittaker Eleventh Street Hooken Whittaker First Avenue Leslie Seventeenth Ward Fred Biotech Michael Welsh Butler Street George Speer Harper Claremont Succop Twenty-eighth Ward John Fox Joseph Smith Joseph Baurish Frank Leebaski Lawrence Metzgar George Anderson Woegtly John Tracey Harry Lemner Oliver's Row Woods Lemner Samuel Simon Tracey Simon

Cessna Eyes Harrisburg in Election Hint

Ex congressman John Cessna announces candidacy considerations for Pennsylvania Legislature, aiming to resolve statewide issues at Harrisburg while hinting at possible nomination if urged by supporters. He stresses not seeking Congress but open to a legislative nomination if offered by friends.

Brproro John Cessna Cessna Senator Quay Congress Quay Harrisburg Bedford County House of Representatives Pennsylvania Tranraete Jounx Crsswa

Mendes Shot Pastor in New York

Dr Henry P Mendes pastor of the Shearith Israel synagogue was shot at his residence by Jose Mesrachki a Hebrew and was somewhat improved today The bullet penetrated the abdominal muscles surgeons removed it All danger is considered past Mesrachki remains at large

Mesrachki New York Henry P. Mendes Shearith Israel Synagogue Jose Mesrachki

Basement Bargain Department Sale by Clothiers

A three day sale offers hundreds of men and boys suits and pants at deep basement discounts. The P. C. C. CG Clothiers on Grant and Diamond streets advertises cassimere suits, worsteds, cheviots, and related garments with prices and styles in stock.

P. C.C. CG Stalin P.C.C. C Grant and Diamond Streets

Thomas Notice of Farmers Be En For

Fragmentary OCR item notes a Thomas at a given age and a farmers notice. Details are unreadable but indicate a public or legal agricultural notice referencing Etna Souss and a street address.

Thomas Etna Souss

Racing News Spreads Across Eastern Turf Circles

Interest in horse racing surges in the East as big handicaps and trotting prospects attract money and attention. Mentions Pittsburg summer circuit plans, Queen City Driving Club, and a $20,000 Nebraska Futurity Stake drawing nominations nationwide. Board of Control vacancy remains open with possible nominees including Lorillard and Keene. New Jersey politics and Monmouth Park plans loom.

New York Pittsburg McCrad¢ken Homewood Queen City Nebraska Nelson Candidate Norwood Monbars Wedgewood Redwood Clay Santa Mateo Baronstein Bow Bells Norval Direct Ellerslie Wilkes Fayette Wilkes Board of Control Withers Pierre Lorillard James R. Keene A. F. Walcott Belmont Alfred Hennen Morrs Monmouth Park W. ©. Daly M. J. Dwrer Guttenburg Dwyers New Orieana

PFEFFER AND LOUISVILLE TRADE TALKS DRAMA UNFOLDS

March 6 report from Loviville details Chicago’s standoff with Louisville over Pfeffer Wilmot and Brown Canavan. Hart issues ultimatums, refuses trades, and hints Pfeffer may stay idle as Chicago seeks to shed Wilmot’s high salary. Dr Stucky seeks written confirmation of Louisville offers.

Loviville Pieter Dr. Stucky Fred New York Jim Hart Chicago Brown Pfoffer Browning Canavan Hart Jeems Louisville Pfeffer Wilmot Ffeffer

Played a Tie in Thistles vs Chicagos Jackson Cup Match

In Carcaco on March 6 the Thistles and the Chicagos met in the third Jackson cup round. Both sides showed strong lineups and played well, finishing with a tie as each team scored. The Thistles tout their status among the top three, alongside Detroit and East End of Fall River, while the Chicagos remain unbeaten.

Carcaco Thistles Chicagos Pittsburgers Detroit East End Fall River Pittsburgs

Last of Emery-Fasig sale horses fetch high prices

In Cleveland on March 6 the final group of horses from the Emery-Fasig consignment sold with strong demand. Notable lots included Orrwood sold to Atwood in Newark for 500 dollars and Mambrino Barker sold to J B Jenkins in Cleveland for 600 dollars.

Emery-Fasig Orrwood Atwooag A. T. Eenaeelu City Mambrino N Shy Ieee Mambrino Barker J. B. Jenins Clevland

Bates to Fight Crowley in Virginia Ring Match

Representation of Jack Bates visited Wheeling and arranged a six week mill to contest with Martin Crowley of Martins Ferry. The bout will be in hard gloves with the ring pitched near the Ohio Virginia border. Bates is in good condition and pledged to show friends what he can do.

Younestows Jack Bates Wheeling Martin Crowley Martin's Ferry Virginia Ohio Bates Achanes

Local boxers seek title bout for Ed Smith in ten rounds

Local sporting men push to stage a ten round bout for Ed Smith against a Western opponent. A Western athletic club has offered to host the event and Smith is ready to take the challenge if the club does not back out.

Ed Smith Western Athletic Club Smith Ling Clabv

Sullivan Calls Bluff in Fight Challenge Clash

John L. Sullivan declares he will meet Mitchell Slavin or any rival under Marquis of Queensberry rules with a proper outside bet. He sets dates mid August to early September and emphasizes he is focused on fighting, not foot racing, while Harrison and Mitch ell deny his challenge.

Minneapold Mixx Associated Press John L. Sullivan Mitchell Bigg Charles Johnson Brooklyn New York Herald Slavin Marquis of Queensberry Mr. Harrison Margulis Queensberry Corbett Mare B. Harrison Chariss Mitchell Sullivan Australia Jackson Faculty Ag Royal Gold Care CO Lebanon G.m.curay M.O Gen. Manmaarn

West PA Ohio Weather Forecast With Showers Near Night

The forecast for western Pennsylvania and Ohio calls for fair skies most of the day followed by showers in southern areas at night. Northeast winds bring a slight warming trend in northern sections. Far western Virginia will be fair then rain later in the day or night.

Pennsylvania Ohio North West Virginia

Lea Van Dyck Returns Home After Illness In Cleveland

The Bostonians soprano Lea Van Dyck, ill in the city for a week, resumed travel to Philadelphia last night after canceling the season. She plans to fill several concert engagements near April.

Lea van Dyck The Bostonians Philadelphia Cleveland

River News and Notes from Louisville March 6

Weather cloudy and colder as the river falls to 7 feet 7 inches at the falls 6 feet 11 inches in the canal and 7 feet 4 inches below The New South moved from Cincinnati to Memphis The Tell City and the Grace Morris were below The Fleetwood bound for Cincinnati was the only departure

Louisville Cincinnati Memphis Tell City Grace Morris Fleetwood Cincianati

Flood level reports at Morgantown and Brownsville

Upper Ganges show reports from Morgantown River at 6 feet 6 inches and rising with clear skies and a 4 PM reading. Brownsville river at 6 feet 9 inches and rising, clear with a 4 PM thermometer reading. Amren river noted at 2.1 feet with fair conditions and mud.

Ganges Morgantown

Fragmentary Weather News Record from Midwestern Cities

OCR fragment reports river levels and conditions for multiple cities including Cincinnati, Parkersburg, and Memphis. It notes rivers rising or falling, and mentions clear and cool conditions with varying water depths.

Ocean Steamship Arrivals From Various Ports

The record lists steamship arrivals with origins and destinations including New York and Havre, detailing vessels such as Umbria and Li Dania. It notes entries like Kepler Blodaneiro and Londo cew Vi with unspecified routes, reflecting a compiled port arrival log.

Kepler Blodaneiro New York Umbria Dania la Hour Havre Londo Cew

Fire and arson incidents headline in two cities

In Philadelphia E F Houghton & Co bed works suffered losses totaling about 70000 with two thirds uninsured as several hundred barrels burned while in Dexter Missouri and the St Louis Iron Mountain and Southern depot also faced damage. In Allegheny a clubhouse curtain fire sparked suspicion of arson and a later alarm proved false. Property owner W Bush appears in the report.

Philadelphia E. F. Houghton & Co Dexter St. Louis Iron Mountain and Southern Depot J. N. Miller Miller, Ladd & Co J. W. McCollum T. N. Doherty Iron Mountain Depot Benler East Street Allegheny W. Bush

Arm improves as wrestling event and bowling tourney listed

General Sporting Notes report Carrars Buca Ewix says his arm is better while a wrestling match and the East End bowling tournament at Linden Club alleys are slated for this evening. Judges Monnow Strathmeath and Metropolitan aerie Tax Olympic Club of New Orleans announce three fights involving Sullivan. Spalding denies backing a New York sports claim and hints at baseball plans next season.

Carrars Buca Ewix East End Linden Club Monnow Strathmeath Metropolitan Aerie Tax Olympic Club New Orlea Sullivan Diminall Wes Duck W. Spalding Spa ‘Spaliting Ms Save Howe Clerland

Temperance meeting and rail rider injuries in city notes

James Atzoner of Woods Run suffered a fit on Preble avenue and was returned home on McClure avenue. Jons SxytLs, a B C railroad brakeman, fell from a box car near Marion station with a dislocated shoulder. A Moorhead building temperance meeting featured talks by Samuel McCord and others. House hunters and embroideries sale are advertised in today’s Dispatch with to-let lists and rent listings. Next Thursday March 10 round trip tickets to Baltimore depart from the B and O station Pittsburg at 8:00 am and 9:20 pm with parlor and sleeping cars.

Anson Savet Louisville Brown Canavan Ronny Witkblock Western Association Williams Wheelock Headinly Leeds England Yorkshire American Institute A. B. Darling William Rockefeller A. H. Moore Heaveners Anson Connor Horeeman Opinio George Wilkes Mellum Hambietonian Red Wilkes Onward Alcantara Geo Wilkes Belmont Cincinnati Reds St. Loulerdale St. Louis Schedul James Atzoner Woods’ Run Preble Avenue McClure Avenue Allegheny Gerry Moorhead Samuel McCord D. Swoger Gilbert McMasters J. Turner R. H. Jones Jons SxytLs B.C Marion Station Washington Street Baltimore Pittsburg

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