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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 21, 1892

Page

6

A Blow to Healers in the Employment of Laborers

Boston Representative Andrew completes a bill to exclude political influence from federal laborer appointments, to be submitted to the House. The plan would affect about 211,000 workers, using nonpartisan rules under Civil Service Commission oversight to ensure qualifications without statewide examinations.

Civil Service Commission Andrews Andrew Treasury Department War Department Nazr Tracy Navy Yards Massachusetts United States

Miles Praises Army and National Guard in Interview

General Nelson A. Miles argues the army is small but efficient given wealth and population. He praises the National Guard as intelligent and patriotic and warns the nation must face truth about defense or risk disaster and debt.

Washington Nelson A. Miles Army Navy National Guard

Blandana bill to dominate three-day House session

Washirerox reports the House will devote three days starting Tuesday to debate the Blandana bill during Ramadagonk. Many members plan to speak, signaling a unusually contentious session as the chamber weighs the measure and its implications.

Washirerox

Great Naval Review planned for Atlantic coast cities

A citizens' committee forms the board of promotion to organize a grand world naval review in Hampton Roads and New York harbor as part of the Columbus celebration. President J L M Curry heads the board. aims to secure coast city cooperation and congressional funding for the event.

WaAsnIneTex America Columbus Hampton Roads New York Harbor Congress Atlantic Seaboard J. L.M. Curry United States Madrid Anderson Boards of Trade Atlantic Gulf Coasts

Wreck Near Greensburg Kills Cattle Hogs and One Man

A Pennsylvanian wreck east of Greensburg on the Pittsburg division destroys 18 cattle and hog cars, killing about 500 animals with 200 dead on the scene. An Italian pedestrian on the track is crushed by the engine. Loss estimate tops 8100,000 across stock, merchandise, cars and engines. Trainmen assign no blame.

Greensburg Pittsburg Pennsylvania Railroad Here Burrows Ohio New York

Peddler Defies Oleomargarine Crackdown in Steubenville

Deputy Revenue Collector Dean tried to seize tubs of oleomargarine at Jacob Malinski's store a Russian Hebrew peddler. The door was barred and locked forcing officers to assist. Malinski refused to open and will be arrested tomorrow marking a second offense.

Stevbenville Dean Jacob Malinski Malinski

Notables Check In And Out Of City Hotels

Guests arriving include Sarah Bernhardt and H. E. Abbey with wife, Gilbert M. McMillan of Detroit, and Cyrus H. McCormick's son. Others heading to Chicago New York Indianapolis and Brooklyn. notables such as Margaret Mather, General W. H. Koontz, James Sheridan, A. F. Bindle, and May Howard pass through city hotels and travel to destinations.

Sarah Bernhardt H. E. Abbey Gilbert M. McMillan Detroit Duquesne Mr. MecMillan Michigan Detroit Dry Dock Company Harry Askin Chicago Ner Opera Harry Smith Margaret Mather Unico Manager Probst Hollenden House Cleveland New York May Howard Baltimmore

Pittsburgers Registered at New York Hotels

March 20 report lists Pittsburgers staying at major New York hotels. Names include F E Arthur at Astor and D W C Bidwell at Brunswick among others.

New York Spectat F.E. Arthur Astor D. W T. J. Keenan, Jr Lin A G. Lyon Hotel Imperial J. W. Aetak E. L. Maxwellgriecing W. Callery Firth Avenue Ja Oxen Fifth Avenue J. C. Porter Ith Avenue

Local Rail Hub and Michigan Cold Storage Hit by Loss

At Netherwood New Jersey the Central Railroad of New Jersey station area reports a loss of 24000 tied to a cold storage building owned by Winans Vaardenaire at Benton Harbor Michigan. The incident centers on damages linked to Winns.

Netherwood N. J Central Railroad of New Jersey Benton Harbor Mich Winans Vaardenaire Winns

Funeral Notice for S Percull Sees Death in 3rd Year

On Monday March 21 1893 at 1 6 aera seen sr b in the th year of age a notice of funeral.

Wishart Struggles to Impose Puritan Law in Newark

In Newark, Captain Wishart, ex-law and order enforcer from Pittsburgh, faces distrust and organized opposition as he pushes a Sunday law crackdown. He fails to gain police or mayor support, and his roundups yield little evidence. Local officials and newspapers dismiss his bid to replicate Pittsburgh’s blue laws.

Newark N. J Pittsburg Iron City Wishart Riverside Newark Park General Kearney Captain Wishart Sas Law and Order Society Gibraltar Law and Order League Law and Order Board of Police Commissioners Board of Excise Prosecutor of the Pleas Grand Jury Mr. McCrory Houston Roger O'Mara O'Marain O'Mara McCrory Board of Exci Haines Crane Excise Board Pennsylvania New Jersey Wishaert Gripp McClure Newa Curbstone Res Rle

Democratic Conventions Set By District tomorrow

The eight legislative district conventions will be held tomorrow at the listed times and places with temporary chairmen named for each district. The University of Michigan reports 2,691 students enrolled, a record for American higher education, leading Harvard by 28, with calendar names totaling just under 2,700.

Henry Baker C. M. King, Esq D. J. Boyle John Kearns Jeremiah Dougherty P. Hennagan, Esq Cornelius Casey Thomas Darby, Esq Axx Arnsor Mica University of Michigan Institution of Learning Harvard Wii Apnea

Three Mile Race Planned Between Priddy and Jordan in Pittsburg

Articles of agreement outline a Pittsburg versus Chicago three mile race at Recreation Park on May 14, 1692 for 250 a side with 50 deposits, 70 to 30 percent receipts split, and a $50 expenses payment to Jordan. Referee and starter to be chosen on race day, with final stake held by Chicago Herald.

Peter Priddy Joseph Jordan Chicago Priddy Pittsburg Jordan Recreation Park Chicago Herald Vater Priddy Anne Amiss Paiper

Corbett and Sullivan clash eyed by local authority

A local authority writer weighs in on the proposed bout between Sullivan and Corbett. He questions Corbett's courage citing past matches and praises Sullivan while recalling 1881 Old City Hall sparring and the aging champion’s frailties.

Sullivan Corbett Peter Jackson Jackson Collyer Billy Edwards Barney Aaron Edwards Collins Aaron Old City Hall New Orleans Jem Mace Mitchell

Teuton Might Not Face Suburban After Leg Trouble

Speculation swirls over Teuton whose middle tendon trouble may end his comeback attempt for the Suburban. Trainer James Murphy hopes to test him, but a refusal could retire him from racing. Foxhall Keene’s Tournament and Alonzo loom as strong challengers for Metropolitan and Suburban hopes.

New York Teuton James Murphy Brooklyn Éuton Foxhball Keene Tournament Albert Cooper Alonzo Mr. Keene Sleipner

Mysterious lookalikes on a train sparks political buzz

Reporters chased a car after a conductor claimed a man resembled Senator Quay, while another figure resembled a lone fisherman. In a separate note, Emperor William summoned Chancellor von Caprivi to Hubertustock, Bervis, March 20.

Larkin Senator Quay Bervis William Chancellor von Caprivi Hubertustock

Ocean Steamship Arrivals and Fares Mentioned

The notice lists steamship arrivals with routes from Liverpool New York and from Maryland Baltimore to New York aboard ships Britannic Bourgogne and others. It also advertises Salvation Oil at 25 cents a bottle with bold price emphasis.

Britannic Liverpool New York Michigan New Sees Maryvland Baltimore Bourgogne Salvation Oil

Silk sale features low prices on wall decor fabrics

During a silk sale begun today Campbell and Dier advertise indias at 75c with many new wall fabrics and patterns. John B Roberts lists a wall street shop at 719 721 Liberty. M D and J Anderson promote Scotch ginghams and display new patterns via window. A G Campion and Sons advertises at 27 Fifth Ave.

Campbell & Dier Justin A. G Campion. & Sons Campbell & Dick Madras Oxford A. G. Campbell & Sons

Wolf Joins Louisville Club as Utility Player

Manager Chapman hired Jimmy Wolf to play for the Louisvilles this season as a utility man. If he regains his form he may play daily. He weighs less now after shedding weight and bad form. Fans urged Chapman to give Shimmy Wolf another chance for his hard work and past service.

Louisville Chapman Jimmy Wolf Louisvilles Wolf Man R Chap Shimmy' Ie Ta

Beaver County Agricultural Society Plans Fall Meeting

Beaver County Agricultural Society bucks up for the fall meeting on September 20 with about $15 000 allocated for improvements. A large crew works on the track with a grand stand and stables to be erected enhancing speed and agricultural product showcases. The Cricket League is actively organizing with George McPherson and C V Childs pushing to establish leagues and attract club members.

Beaver Beaver County Agricultural Society Qst Dof George McPherson C. V. Childs Trojans Cricket Ae Enlesge

Olympic Club issues glove bout agreement to Sullivan and Corbett

In New Orleans on September 7 1892 John J Sullivan of Boston and James J Corbett of California sign to box before the Olympic Club for a 4000 purse with five ounce gloves. The clause outlines referees timekeepers deposits and penalties for fouls.

New Orleans Olympic Club John L. Sullivan James J. Corbett Boston California F. M. Sharp

General Sporting Notes from Various Cities

Updates on baseball management and league alignments with Leach Maskrey to manage the Atlanta team in the Southern League. Reports of poor practice due to bad weather at Hot Springs and Charney Getzein planning to rejoin the fold in Chicago. Feats and bets in boxing, trotting records anticipated, and a proposed Maher Lannon bout off. National and state league classifications updated to Class A and B. A note on Nelsons breeding stock, Savannah cycling growth, and national regatta location likely to be Saratoga Lake.

General Sporting C. FE. W Columbus Leach Maskrey Atlanta Hot Springs Charney Getzein Chicago Heikes Fulford Mike Conley Ithaca Giant Ashland Wis California Tulare Peter Maher New York Fitzsimmons Ee Eathiry Young Eastern League Estern Li Southern Nelsons Sunnyside Farm Waterville Nelson Savanwall National Association Boston Chautauqua Lake Albany Philadelphia Ift Saratoga Lake

Weather Outlook for Western Pennsylvania West Virginia and Ohio

Increasing cloudiness with light snow likely to follow, west to east winds shift to northeast. Regions include Western Pennsylvania with possible snow by Tuesday morning and Ohio and West Virginia seeing light snowfall and higher northeast winds.

Pennsylvania West Virginia Ohio

Weather Report: Temperature and Rainfall Summary

Fragmented OCR notes show temperature and rainfall references with unclear values. The readable bits mention minimum temperatures and precipitation, but specific figures and locations are not provided.

River News and Notes from Louisville and Ancillary Ports

River reports from Louisville and towns along the Ohio detail water stages, boat movements, and recent arrivals. Varying depths at Falls and canals, ingoing and outgoing to Memphis, Evansville, and Cincinnati accompany depictions of sunless, cold weather and occasional snowfall. The shipping list records arrivals such as John K Speed John Barret and Tell City with a gas trip, while Brownsville and Wheeling observe falling river levels and minor departures. Four thousand miners are noted as locked out in London.

Dispatch Louisville Ohio Cincinnati John K. Speed Memphis John Barret Tell City Evansville Fleetwood Matl

Durham Miners Endorse Continued Strike After Lockout

Durham miners held multiple meetings today and declared they would persist with the strike as 4,000 workers remain locked out by Liery. The gatherings emphasized solidarity and commitment to ongoing action.

Liery Durham

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