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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 11, 1892

Page

6

Weather Outlook for Watern West Virginia and Ohio

For Watern Pennsylvania colder winds bring generally fair skies with light local snows on the lake and west winds. Saturday looks slightly warmer and fair. In West Virginia fair conditions with northwest winds turn colder in eastern portions but rise to fair and warmer Saturday. Ohio expects generally fair weather with light local snows at lake stations, west winds, colder in the extreme northeast, and slightly warmer in the western portion.

Pennsylvania West Virginia Ohio

Pittsburg Sought For AAU Championship Meeting Bid

East End Gyms seek to secure the AAU championship meeting in Pittsburg. Manager Powers aims to secure release of Dan Murphy and assents to a big bid with substantial prizes. Pittsburg clubs Wilkinsburg and West End may join, and a new rule limits prizes to inscribed tokens.

East End Wells Pittsburg Washington Pittsberg Wilkinsburg West End Pitsburg Syms

Powers Secures Murphy For New York Club

New York manager Powers obtained catcher Dan Murphy from the local club after returning advance payment. Murphy will be signed at 1100 dollars and is slated for spring practice in the South. Powers praised Harry Stevens and discussed signings with Bassett Mack and Rosie while dismissing misunderstandings with Spalding and Day. He planned travel to Indianapolis to see Rusie.

Moavacer Powers New York Pall Club Dan Murphy Murphy New York Clal Powers Harry Stevens Garry Richardson Hell Bassett Buck Ewing Rosie Roddy Mack Itrely Mr. Powers Messia J. W. Spalding Day King Oas Eer Indinnipolis Rusie

Dog Performers and Beach Show Plans Highlight City Events

Prof J H Burton joins Duquesne Kennel Club for the upcoming beach show at the Auditorium arriving Sunday. Prof Dyrtes and Parker compare with European fame, as other canine acts and high jumping routines captivate audiences. In Curcaca, police raid the Mercantile Telegraph Company for betting operations, prompting damages claims of 100 dollars each against the city and possible injunction to halt enforcement until lawsuits resolve.

J. H. Burton Chicago Duquesne Kennel Club City Dyrtes Parker Joes Europe Sorton Marten Pis Prof. Parker Mrs. Sorder Curcaca Mercantile Telegraph Company Frank

Independence Driving Park announces futurity stake

The Independ ence Driving Park Association reveals a massive 1891 futurity trotting stake at its venue with a promised $10,000 addition, making it possibly the richest in the nation for trotters or thoroughbreds. Entrants must pay $25 by one month before race day, with total purse expected around $34.

Independence Driving Park Association Fife

Superior Court Rules on Covington Poolroom Indictments

Three Covington poolroom cases reach the Superior Court with Elias Sharp and others owed 90 for maintaining a balance. Tudor Barbour reversed the lower court in denying demurrer, marking a victory for the poolroom interests. Joe Lannon vs Tin Corbett bout heads to Music Hall next Wednesday amid speculation as to outcome. A horse sale in Cawnniper sees Pinewood and others fetch strong prices. a Butler meeting aims to form a four club baseball league.

Frankront Covington Elias Sharp Kright Appiegate Simeonton Joe Lannon Music Hall

Local clubs reshuffle as Markhams drop out

The Renfrew Evaneville Butler Times and the Markhams have withdrawn. A new team is expected to be formed from players in Zellenople and Harmony to fill the vacancy.

Renfrew, Evaneville Butler Times The Markhams Zellenople Harmony

Mark Baldwin’s Letter From Hot Springs On Baseball Gossip

A Hot Springs letter from Mark Baldwin comments on the Maher Fitzsimmons exhibition in New Orleans, noting Maher’s poor hitting and Fitzsimmons’ advantage. It praises Ric Beckley’s batting, Hanlon’s form, and Thorne on base running while mentioning improved pitching in the writer’s own game.

Mark Baldwin Hot Springs New Orleans Maher-Fitzsimmons Mark Maher Peter Maher Pete Browning Mater Fitzsimmons Pittsburg Fitzeimmons Ric Jake Beckly Beckley Hanlon Eocd

Mrs Sarah Althea Terry Declared Insane in San Francisco

In San Francisco on March 10 Mrs Sarah Althea Sharon Terry was adjudged insane and committed to Stockton State Asylum after court proceedings before Judge Lewys. The case featured witness Mammy Pleasant and a mix of coherent and hysterical testimony as spectators observed the lengthy hearing.

San Francisco Sarah Althea Sharon Terry Stockton Lewys Levy Terry

Still Talking Fight Wakely Puts Up For Sullivan Bout

James Wakely visit to the New York World office deposits 2500 in cash for Champion John L. Sullivan to fight any man in the world with colored men barred. The bet includes the largest purse offered by any athletic club and 10000 outside bet per side. Sullivan favors Mitchell with Slavin and Corbett as other options. Corbett vows to attend Tuesday to add 1500 to 1000 already posted.

New York James Wakely Corbett Troesdar Wakely

Gutrevacas Racecard Mayhem in Muddy Track Conditions

Muddy track at Gutrevacas marks a chaotic six furlong opening with Alarm Bre leading Shot over My Craft. time 1 04. Second race sees elisarins win over Lady Pulsifer and Blackburn as 17 percent time listed. Multiple entries show uncertain spellings but indicate winners Peralo orn Xenophon Glitter Craft Ballerat Thine Folward and Count Luna across six events.

Gutrevacas Alarm Bre Shotover My Craft Elisarins Lady Pulsifer Blackburn Turiongs—Peraloorn Xenophon turionges—Glitter Craft Ballerat Folward Panway Eneigeront Count Luna

Lieut Hetherington May Go Free Under Treaty With Japan

Letters from Lieutenant Hetherington and Marion officers confirm the Yokohama killing of Robinson and assert Hetherington acted justifiably. Ex-Senator Knight questions whether he can be tried by a Japanese consular court or any court without juries and if treaty limits U.S. judicial control over American citizens in Japan. He suggests habeas corpus to test discharging Hetherington.

Desvere Hetherington Marion Robinson Yokohama Knicht Japan Knight Metherington United States Congress

Kentucky Bill Aims to Halt Sunday Baseball

Frasxrers Kentucky March 10. A bill prepared to be offered in the House this week would prohibit Sunday baseball in the Commonwealth and impose heavy penalties for throwing a ball within the state on the first day of the week.

Frasxrers

Inter State trap shooting tournament postponed again

The Interstate Manufacturers and Dealers Association trap shooting tournament, set for yesterday, was postponed to today due to bad weather.

Batrimtone Inter State Manufacturers and Dealers and Association

General Sporting Notes From Tocal Amateur Prospects

Amateur athletes show good prospects this year though the Olympic Club declines purse for Mier and Gibbons. Local figures like Sam Gillen and Charlie King train daily while notices seek letters for Alice Hobson and Agziv Harvey and a planned wolf war near Greensburg tomorrow. Hall prepares for an Eastern tour and Pete Jackson contest prep in England as McCarty and others featured in discussions on club house and wrestling events in Chicago Battery 10 March.

Tocal Mier Gibbons ASC Madden Maher Maher Fitzsimmons Sam Gillen Cnaricy King Alice Hobson Agziv Harvey Greensburg Frank Ives Thatcher Tutt Cal McCarty Robbr McCarty Jake Pancas Davies Jim Hall Mt. Clemens Hall England Pete Jackson Slavin Oersee Chicago King

College Boys in Trouble in New Wilmington Case

Constable Cornelius served warrants on nearly a dozen New Castle students in New Wilmington over alleged assault on Maggie Rutter, daughter of a Mercer county prosecutor. Warranted youths named include Dension, Cook, McNabb, McNaughton, Dann, Aiken, Mealeer, Young, Stafford, Lirech, and Boyil. one defendant posted bail seeking a hearing.

New Castlz Cornelius New Wilmington Joseph Batter West Middlesex Mercer County Samuel Bowman Maggie Rutter W. B. Dension John Cook D. McNabb G W. McNaughton W. Dann W. L. Aiken John Mealeer Robert Young Lew Stafford Geer, Lirech Oscar Boyil

Brutal cruelty case shocks Peoria with adopted child abuse

A 9 year old girl, adopted from Memphis, endured severe torture by W H Petty and wife who forced her to sell items and burned her body with a red hot poker. They were captured after attempting to flee. The wife carried $800 and pawed diamonds valued at $1,000, suspected stolen. World’s Fair transportation company formed. Knights of Pythias prep for grand lodge in Allegheny county with plans for a notable session in August.

W. H. Petty Memphis Petty David W. Llewellyn T. C. Jenkins W. E. Harrizon First National Bank of McKeesport W. W. Colville W. J. Jones Pittsburg Bank For Savings J. 5. McKean A. E. Edwarde D. J. Evans Evans, Cunningham & Jones George Sheppard The Thomas E. Jones Knights of Pythias Allegheny County

Queer March Weather Sends North Blizzard Freezes and West Fever

Reports from the Northwest describe a severe blizzard with North Dakota losses from cold and stock deaths. Wind damage, down telegraphs, and freight yard drifts disrupt rail service as thermometers plunge well below zero. In San Francisco heat contrasts with zero in shade, while London reports new snow and storms wreckage ashore.

Coicaoo Northwest North Dakota Ji Daluth F. Varta Fringebria San Francisco London England

River News and Notes From Louisville River Traffic

River news reports slow rise with 1 foot 6 inches at the falls and 21 feet below on the canal, as John K Speed detaches for Memphis. Packets delayed by wind and air with departures to Cincinnati Carrollton and Evansville. Upper points show 0 inches rise with cold snowy weather and river levels 13 feet 3 inches at Louisville and 2 feet 6 inches annex.

Louisville John K Memphis Fleetwood Cincinnati Big Kanawha Carrollton Tell City Evansville Monestown

River Conditions and Tow Disruption Near Parkersburg

River gauges show rising water across Ohio streams with Parkersburg at 16 feet and growing as Little Kanawha swells. A tow collision near Parkersburg sent a barge loose during a gale. no injuries reported aboard the Princess though one tow remained jammed.

Wheelixa Louise Pittsburg Bedford Hudson Cincinnati Courier Parkersburg Parkersuchg Ohio Congo Hadson T. D. Watson Hes Watson Adelic Joe Walton George Shiras Tom Dodsworth Percey Kelcey Allegheny Junction Sidner Dillon St. Louis Paane

Pittsburgers Registered At New York Hotels

A list published from New York on March 10 shows Pittsburg residents registered at city hotels including C. Lockhart Fifth Avenue A Carrier Continental C. R. Dilworth Brunswick E W Egbert Metropolitan Miss M A Lawson St Denis A R McConnell Cosmopolitan H Norman Morton House L B Reese Holland House H B Rose Hotel Imperial Mrs M Saner Allemarne A A Scumid Astor House D Wenke Continental R Bannon Glenham E M Butz Holland House W P De Armit and wife Holland J W Drape Westminster K Evebiler Hotel Marlborough D M Jones St Stephen s A Lesie Grand Union W McMunn and wife Holland H L Holland Mrs M S Newkirk Grandman

New York A. A. Scumid Astor House D. Wenke Continental R. Bannon Glenham E. M. Butz Holland House W. P. de Armit Holland J. W. Drape Westminster K. Evebiler Hotel Marlborough D. M. Jones St. Stephen's A. Lesiie Grand Union W. McMunn

Elmer Bruner Pleads Guilty in Murder Trial

Five hours to empanel a jury in Elmer Bruner’s second trial for the murder of old man Rees. Bruner had entered a not guilty plea while the first witness admitted guilt. A life sentence is expected due to the brutal circumstances near a judge’s home.

Maron Elmer Bruner Rees Thomas M. Marshall Pittsburg Bruner Ebensburg

Fire records list multiple city blazes and losses

A TM alarm from box 218 at 4 40 yesterday afternoon shows a shed fire on Station street East End owned by E L Porter causing 25 in damage. Roebel and Reinhard art store on Grand avenue Milwaukee sustained 40000 in fire damage with many paintings destroyed. An alarm from box 35 near S o clock last night traced to a bed near a stove in Chtews Hotel at Water and Grant streets with no damage reported.

Station Street East End E. L. Porter Milwaukee Roebel & Reinhard Grand Avenue Chtew Water Grant Streets

Murder in West Virginia Leaves Minister's Daughter Lost

In Cuantestox West Virginia Miss Bette Moore aged 14 daughter of Rev M Moore was slain by a 19 year old man Judge Atkins who reportedly broke in during the family absence and attempted an assault before cutting her throat. Armed locals scour the area seeking the suspect amid strong fear of lynching. The coroner is at the scene and slated to return tomorrow with details scarce.

Cuantestox W. Va Bettie Moore M. Moore Atkins Seane

Prince John Zabieski Arrested In Poland King’s Grandson Case

March 10. Prince John Zabieski, grandson of the King of Poland, was arrested today after being found with a horse and wagon he had stolen. Mr Kreco witnessed the incident and reported the theft.

Kreco Prince John Zabieski Poland

Reading Deal Legalized in New Jersey Senate

The Senate today revisited and advanced a bill to legalize the railroad deal in New Jersey. Taerrox reports March 10.

New Jersey Senate Today

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