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Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 16, 1891

Page

6

Lehigh Second Eleven Possible For Gym Game

A Lehigh University official states talks are under way to arrange a football game between Lehigh's second eleven and the East End Gyms. Lehigh players reportedly willing to travel if a suitable date and expenses are guaranteed. The Gyms are also seeking a Thanksgiving Day opponent if Lehigh cannot be secured. Local fans hope for a strong matchup this season.

Lehigh University East End Lehigh Lehich Ehen Grimms Lebich Tleren Saturnoy Gymw Gems Exposition Park Cleveland

Our Magnates Return from National League Meeting

Secretary Scandrett reports on league meeting highlights with Messrs Brown, Neil, and Scandrett returning from New York. He notes a harmonious gathering, no motion to admit new clubs, and optimism for peace among organizations. Scandrett mentions trade talks and that Whitney remains unsettled, with Woodcock as a potential patcher.

Messrs Scandrett Brown Neil Re ‘Orpel New York National League Otter Nto Prince Soden Aew Whitney Seandretl Ariher Whitney Seandrete Bestorg Woodcock

Great Game Anticipation for Vale and Barvard Showdown

Saturday's great game prep unfolds at Nanpden Park for the Vale and Barvard contest to be held next Saturday. Tickets go on sale Monday in Boston and other cities as rail service adjustments are announced to accommodate attendees.

Swoon Mass Nanpden Park Boston Teetom Eand Algerini Albany Si Zhetore

Tie in Heritage grounds third shooting match

Captain John N. Hoever and E. D. tom tied in the final match at Heritage grounds near Matton New York City, a 100 birds per side contest for 300 dollars per side. Fulford won the first two rounds as Krewer attempted to overturn the result.

William Wolstencroft Philadelphia

Dempsey and Mitchell Plan Welter Night Cage Match

New York reports Jack Dempsey and Young Mitchell arriving to spar with a theater group. Dempsey says they will stay at welter and avoid fighting above the weight. Mitchell agrees to meet at eight pounds, with both ready to box at welter despite crowd chatter.

New York Jack Dempsey Young Mitchell Dempsey Chicago Thorestias Ryan Mitcuel Tie Barkers Smisetell Presse

More About Ormonde and the Race to England

There is much talk about bringing the racehorse Ormonde from Buenos Aires to England. The discussion centers on plans and expenses to educate and prepare the animal for potential colonial prestige and racing campaigns.

Leenoe England Buenoa

Duke of Westminster horse sale sparks English brood stock clash

The Duke of Westminster sold a fame horse to South America for a large sum. Proposals to bring the horse back face strong opposition from Mr. Eascaens and others who warn of calamity to English brood stock. The syndicate argues roarers can breed well, but Chaplin and backers threaten the scheme, casting doubt on Ormonde's return to England.

Duke of Westminster South America England Eascaens Berts Chaplin Ormonde

Baseball Notes From A National League Yearning

A garbled baseball notes column mentions players and clubs across the league. Kinship figures like Anson, Pousen, and Hart surface with trade talk about contracts and upcoming meetings. It cites indictions, signings, and possible club movements as managers seek deals for next season.

Kission Brooklyns Washington Sony Pousen St. Louis Pathan Oo Ner EW Manson J. Deeside Pow Jim Hart Ito Mersey City Anson Fils Con Dons Lo Boars Voko Nelacry Louis- Ville Clu Grand Jury St Enis Cly Loulsians Ery

Yale Versus Harvard Preview Amid League Setbacks

Football notes discuss Yale likely to beat Harvard next Saturday and praise Yale and Princeton undefeated this season. The Western Pennsylvania League meeting slows Association ball, with two halves of five periods and 3 p.m. starts debated. Ten Pittsburg Association members convene to decide league status as ticket sales rise for the big game.

Yale Harvard Max Rete Western Pennsylvania League Pittsburg George Tann Howard Stagg Boston Princeton Marvard Suestrony Manhattan Field Corette

Sporting Notes from 1867 San Francisco Poolrooms

General notes report poolrooms closed in San Francisco and a series of upcoming boxing and swimming events. Mentions Deawn, Sach DaMrsry, Young Mitchell delaying city visit until March, Jor rippy not traveling to England, Jor Mickwax training in Little Washington under Charley Taylor, and Fitzsimmons rumored to plan a winter bout with middleweight contenders. Parson Davies counters with a $10,000 purse and California Club decision awaiting reply.

P. Deawn San Francheco Sach DaMrsry Young Mitchell Jor Rippy England Jor Mickwax Little Washington Charley Turlor Fitzsismons Davies Bendon Berkeslav Jorkson California

KO coal for steamers amid Chicago coal famine

The Chicago coal famine caused by the strike worsens for lake steamers with no coal in Michigan City or South Chicago and scarce supplies causing 24 hour delays. A near riot occurred at Osric harbor dock over distributing a few cars received last night. Cleveland reports say no soft coal by water for the rest of the season.

Bashiford Waner Stable Clayton Jeeker Gloucester Clifton Nancy Planks Lockhart Nutwood Word Brown O Combat Ohio Kingsman Bros Alcantara Alexander Abd Allah Spartamean Washington Porte New York Chicago Dwyerhee Moreeman South Jerws Quaker City Reiny The American Trotting Association Wallace Jerr Leute Michigan City Osric Harbor Cleveland

Farmers' Deposit Bank invites public to view new vaults

The Farmers' Deposit National Bank invites the public to call and examine their new vault. Information on renting safety deposit boxes and depositing valuables cheerfully given.

Farmers’ Deposit National Bank Aife

General Rice Attacks New People's Party Leadership

General John H. Rice denounces the National Farmers' Alliance leaders and the new People’s party, labeling Kansas delegates as cranks and demagogues and calling for a return to the St. Louis platform. He urges lawmakers and party officials to abandon calamitous campaigns and resign failed alliances, warning disbandment if reforms fail.

Topeka John H. Rice People’s Party United States Cincinnati National People's Party Kanens Farmers’ Alliance People's Party State Central Committee National Citizens’ Alliance St. Louis People’s Party of Kangas S. Louis Farmers’ Alliance Rice Kansas Union National Farmers’ Alliance Macune The Alliance People's Party East Simpson Potter Sub-Treasury Wall Street

Canard Mania Flows as Europe Prefers Peace Talks

Lexpos reports mixed signals from Europe as leaders claim peace despite army buildups in Germany Austria and France. Britain Italy and Turkey push naval and artillery spending while Russia’s chancellor plans a private Paris visit to see his granddaughter in the capital.

Lexpos Europe Emperor of Austria Marquis of Salisbury Marquis di Rudini Germany Austria France England Italy Turkey Krupp India Paris Monsieur de Giers

Bear Eagles Bad Break Ignites Sioux Tensions

Acting Indian Commissioner Felt and Special Agent McKean report Bear Eagle and followers have broken away from Cheyenne River Agency, sold cattle, abandoned camp, and moved to Pine Ridge in a mass, with guns reportedly silenced. Authorities seek guidance from the Secretary of War amid ghost dance rumors and potential conflict.

Cheyenne River Bear Eagle Pine Ridge Mine Ridge Disney Secretary of War Ins

Brazil in Peace After Rio Grande Crisis Amid Junta

Cable from Rio de Janeiro reports no secession plans and says Rio Grande remains calm. Governor Castilhos resigns under pressure. a Provisional Junta led by Dr. Assiz Brazil, Dr. Casal Ribeiro, and General Osoris takes charge to restore order and quell conflicts.

Lam Rio Grande Pete of Erin Noard Commercial Association Trade and People Castilhos Assiz Brazil Casal Ribeiro General Osoris JM Os

Devastating Cleveland Fire Across Downtown destroys $200000 in property

A major Cleveland blaze began at 8 pm in the Short and Forman printing works and spread to four nearby buildings. Fireman Captain Grady was killed while Hawley Ward were seriously injured. The flames endangered the Johnson and Weddell Houses. Ten firms burned including Short & Forman First National Bank Cleveland Faucet Blood Billiard J M Lenham Thomas Haly Standard Bottling Works American Brass and S L Pierce.

Cleveland Short & Forman Johnson House Weddell House John Aney Michael Hawley Charles Ward Grady Hawley Ward First National Bank Blood Billiard Company J. M. Lenham Thomas Haly Standard Bottling Works H. C. Overholt & Co American Brass Company S. L. Pierce & Co

Meadville Aims at Lead and Tin Mine Nod to Start

A Meadville company forms to begin mining at dawn on the Hulings farm two miles north. The vein measures about four by twenty four inches with rock yielding lead and tin profits. Dr J H Montgomery of Alleghe College is a principal stockholder, and the farm with adjoining acres is leased for immediate work and smelting setup.

Meadville Hulings Farm J. H. Montgomery Alleghe College

Chilean Minister Montt Presented to President Harrison

Washington reports the formal presentation of Senor Montt, Chile’s new minister, to President Harrison at 11 o clock. The exchange focused on non intervention and neutral port policies amid civil upheaval, with Harrison affirming restraint against war vessel use for Balmaceda’s silver and urging calm and mutual respect between governments.

Washington Senor Montt Harrison United States Balmaceda Cile

Garza's Revolution Opens Brawl in Mexico

Garza has begun an active campaign with improved arms and growing support. A recent attack near Guerrero met stubborn Mexican garrison resistance, leaving one Mexican officer dead and another wounded. Garza's side with unknown losses, while insurgents increase forces quietly along the border.

San Asiosio Tex Catrino Garza Mexico Guerrero Garza

Train Robbers Foiled Near South Canadian

In St Louis on November 15 officials thwarted a Missouri Kansas and Texas southbound robbery near South Canadian I T. Daltons were sighted in the area and warned Muskogee. An extra train guarded the mail and express cars while officers pursue the outlaws.

St. Louis Missouri, Kansas and Texas South Canadian I. T Muskogee Daltons

Tragic 19 Story Fall At New Masonic Temple

James Charleston a terra cotta worker fell 19 stories after a support collapsed while handing material to a colleague. The accident occurred on his first day at the temple site leaving a grieving family.

Cnuicaco James Charleston Masonic Temple

Fire destroys farmer John Quantz residence near Allegheny

The Quantz farm house in Reserve township about five miles from the Allegheny City line burned early yesterday. Only ten items of the contents were saved as the family barely escaped. Firemen could not learn a cause and neighbors, hampered by water scarcity, saved adjacent dwellings.

John Quantz Reserve Township Allegheny City

Coal Stocks In Louisville Gas Dealers Report

About 500000 bushels of Pittsburg coal and 500000 bushels of Kentucky coal are on hand with local dealers in Louisville. If cold weather arrives soon the supply may run out in under twenty days. Pittsburg coal sells wholesale at 12 cents and Kentucky at 10 cents.

Louisville Pittsburg Kentucky

Mrs Henry Fitzhugh Dies After Typhoid Attack

Mrs Henry Fitzhugh of Allegheny a daughter in law of General Charles Fitzhugh and daughter of General Poe of Detroit died yesterday from typhoid fever. She had been married a little over a year and was well known in Pittsburg and Allegheny society.

Henry Fitzhugh Allegeny Charles Fitzhugh Poe Detroit Pittsburg Allegheny Society

Depew Praises Parnell in Mournful Ireland Tribute

Chauncey M Depew delivers a commemorative address at the Academy of Music in New York honoring Charles Stewart Parnell. He cites Parnell as a master organizer who challenged British rule, built a united Irish parliamentary bloc, and steered home rule toward fruition, marking a historic achievement in Irish self government.

New York Academy of Music Ireland Charles Stewart Parnell Chauncey M. Depew Mr. Depew Gladstone Federal Congress Parnell Ilmainham House of Commons Depew England Scotland Wales

Many Names At Hotel Arrivals In City

Yesterday's hotel arrivals list numerous travelers from New York Philadelphia Cleveland Chicago and beyond. Notables include Francis Rawle Philadelphia lawyer and Major Frank Patterson inspector for the Second state. Local mentions note William Watson Philadelphia business and steering through legal matters.

William Watson Philadelphia Francis Rawle Knoxville Major Wickes Pullman Company New York John G. Medinger Louis T. Medinger Theo. A. Freischman Baltimore Boyer Frank Patterson Ross Washington Allegheny W. i. Rowles Clara Morris C. J. Walker C. H. Gardner Charles A. Gardner Seventh Avenue Hotel James Madden Fred Keenel Milan Graham Westmoreland County Mt. Pressant

Pittsburgers Enter New York as Highliners

The list of Pittsburgers registered today in New York includes G. Colt Normandie J. W. Fenley Continental C. M. Hanna Grand Central A. W. Hartman J James F. A. Howard Grand Union Hughes Astor house IT A. Samuels Grand Central Wainwright Brunswick with affiliations to multiple hotels and houses in the city.

New York

Warmer Winds and Rain Forecast for Western PA West VA Ohio

Weather bulletin reports warmer southerly winds and increasing cloudiness with rain across Western Pennsylvania West Virginia and Ohio. Expect likely colder by Tuesday night with comparative temperatures and precipitation totals.

Pennsylvania West Virginia Ohio

River News And Notes At Louisville

River report from Louisville dated November 16 notes clear pleasant weather and a stationary river with 1 feet 8 inches in the canal 1 feet 8 inches on the falls and 5 feet 7 inches at the foot of locks. Towboat Smoky City rebuild is poorly completed and will depart Madison for Pittsburgh as water permits. departures listed for Cincinnati and Cougeu.

Fefecia Fspator Louisville Smoky City Madison Pitts Dare Cincinnati Cougeu

Weather and river readings and towns in brief

Upper Ganges shows river four feet and rising with cloudy skies and a 67 degree low at five. Rownsville river five feet and stationary with cloudy weather and 48 degrees at five. Warren river 0.8 feet stationary with rain. Omaha and Cherokee entries among the day’s notes with scattered town names and river reports.

Morgantown Rownsville Warren Cherokee Memphis Olio The Bends John Gilmore Helena Day Gould St. Louie Sentinel Paducah A. Wright Fred Nellis East 21 Logis St. Louis

Gossip of the Wharves Packet Arrives After Ten Week Gap

Gama Tite W Bedford, the first down river packet in ten weeks, arrived yesterday from Parkersburg. The H K Bedford will depart for Parkersburg at noon today. Gossip notes Tuesday marks, Lehow feet six inches, and slow movement at the wharves as ships and crews adjust after the long drought.

W. Bedford Parkersburg H. K. Bedford

Fire Outbreaks Claim Losses in Carlisle and Canton

In Carlisle the Daily Sentinel Opera House burned last night causing about 1000 dollars in damage due to a defective aim. In Canton Ohio an incendiary fire destroyed John Vader’s stable with feed implements and two cows, with losses around 1000 dollars.

Carlisle Daily Sentinel Art Canton John Vader

Big Books for Children at mw Each

Colorful books for young readers include Chatter Man Alive Jingle Bells. Each title features a colored frontispiece and 160 pages of bright stories and pictures. Priced at 18 cents.

Ilech

Nelson Elected Georgia Bishop May Not Accept Immediately

Rev. Dr. C Kinloch Nelson of Fountain Hill said he has not decided whether to accept. The Georgian Diocese vote and Standing Committee must approve by majority in both bodies for confirmation, effectively requiring sanction of the entire U S Episcopal Church. Nelson born 1852 in Albemarle County Virginia and educated at St John College Annapolis.

Bernecues C. Kinloch Nelson Fountain Hill Episcopal Diocese of Georgia Episcopal Church of United States Cleland Kenloch Nelson D. D Albemarle County Van Virgina Thomas Nelson Virginia St Richmond Washington Nelson St. John College Annapolis Rev. C. BK. Nelson Berkley Divinity School Middletown

Domestic Troubles Get to Be a Bore

Loxnox reports on November 14 as tensions rise at home with predictable frictions and wearying disputes. The piece chronicles routine domestic strains, highlighting everyday conflicts and patterns that characterize repeated quarrels within households.

Loxnox

National Farmers Alliance May Refuse to Endorse Third Party

Delegates to the Supreme Council meeting in Indianapolis next week include L. F. Polk J. H. Mel Dowell Wardall and Boise. The main topic is the nation’s financial condition with a resolution expected against third party schemes and opposition to party combatants within the alliance. Executive Committee members say no party affiliation will be made. Paris electors protest Lafargue seating citing birth in Havana and foreign parentage.

Indianapolis Supreme Council of the National Farmers’ Alliance The Alliance L. F. Polk North Carolina J.H. Mel Dowell Tennessee Messrs. Wardall and Boise California

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