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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 23, 1891

Page

6

Big clash looms Princeton Yale game at Manhattan Field

Preview of the Harvard Yale football aftermath and the upcoming Princeton versus Yale showdown at Manhattan Field. Praises Yale's form and rush defense while noting Princeton’s slim chances and massive local interest with up to 40 000 expected spectators.

Harvard Yale Thurster Manhattan Field Princeton Hefelfinger Morrison Bliss McClung

Trouble Brewing Over Three A's Football Schedule

An Allegheny Athletic Association official laments lack of consultation and criticizes leadership for canceling games with East End Gyms. He notes missing funds and players shifting between teams, and urges the Three A's to field their best squad before Christmas Day.

Allegheny Athletic Association Ron East End Eyma iMytons Perth

Myer Aims for Easy Weight Cut in Carroll Bout

Billy Myer promising form for the December 3 bout with Jimmy Carroll at the Olympic Club New Orleans says he is down to weight and feeling the best he has in training. He outlines a rigorous daily routine including a four mile walk run weight work and early morning conditioning. A bystander notes the contrast with a hod carrier’s life thus ending the report.

Secret League and Association Talks Continue Quietly

Reports from Xrv Yous on November 22 describe ongoing covert efforts by league and association leaders to reconcile differences. Last week saw intense conferences with some leaders threatening an all out war, though that stance is viewed as bluff to influence public opinion.

Xrv League

Negotiations Shape 12-Club League Amid Player Tensions

The piece urges clubs to refrain from pressuring players during talks. It cautions that New York clubs or St Louis interference could prolong the dispute, risking a bitter stalemate rather than a quick settlement.

New Yorks St. Louis Jmp

Taken South for the Winter Horses on the Move

Sixteen horses owned by Campbell Bel mont and Lee of New York were moved through the city last night toward Lexington for winter regimens. Maygnetizer the standout trotter is noted among the group amid turf notes and racing chatter.

Campbell Belmont and Lee New York Lexington Maygnetizer

Cornell Gathers For Chicago Showdown This Week

Yale guard Herve riser is hailed as the nation’s best. Indiana’s new look mirrors the Fiecus brothers. Three A’s promise a rattling match with Harry Oliver and the McClintock brothers contributing crucial plays. Whitten from Cleveland slated as a strong center to counter the Three A’s. Western Pennsylvania players add depth as officials face a tough impartial task.

Cornell Chicago Herve Riser Yale Indiana Fiecus Brothers Harryy Oliver A‘s McClintock Brothers Whitten Cleveland Pennsylvania

Rugby clash lights Exposition Park on Saturday

Teams met at Exposition Park Saturday evening, creating lively action at the Bijou venue. The league aims to brace for next season with byes and schedules under discussion as clubs regroup after a busy day.

Pitubure Tare Amd Stase Exposition Park

Baseball Notes on signings and contracts in early pro ball

SMITH signs with the Cincinnati. VON DER An waives claim to Fuller. Also to Comiskey Stivetts and a few others. Louisville club sold at auction and bought by Al. Jonsson. McGUNNIGLE in the East. Woodcock contract disputed. MUTRIE blames Walter Spalding for dismissal. Bates of Harvard not engaged by New York. Heeman Lowe comments on Boston League prospects. Cincinnati Times-Star notes Boyle's local support. Van Zandt expected to join Pisiver. salary detail given. Denver club options color leagues if Western Association plans advance. Brunell discusses Jeffer signing terms and ongoing payments.

von der An Fuller Comiskey Stivetts Loulaville Club Aucion al. Jonsson Cleveland Brotherhood New York Bates Harvard College Heeman Lowe Boston Norserie Hotel Schines R Mems Cinelonati 7imew-Star Jack Boyle Taylor Coughlin Welsh New Yorks van Zandt D.C. Packard Denver Mountaineers Western Association Cheyenne Wio Leusville Aspen Colorado Springs Pueblo Trinidad Frank H. Brunell Pebroarr Jeffer Harts Fred

Sporting Notes From Various Circles

Philadelphia Kennel Club field trials set to begin December 14. St Louis endures another hybrid war as prices drop to 2 cents an hour. Slavin may beat Corbett, but opinions split on who hits harder. Sullivan’s class questioned. Fox and McEwen swim at Natatorium tonight. Seattle to host State Kennel Club show with poultry show in January. Attempts to arrange a shooting match between Elliott and Thomas for 100 live birds each, to be decided in this city. Showalter shines in chess lab. Reed defeats peers in French defense. Lerea challenges 140 to 190 pound men in dumbbell fitting. forfeit posted in Chicago as guarantee.

Philadelphia Kennel Club St. Louis McAulifve Slavin East Corbett Youne Mitchell Sullivan Heesysullivan Fox McEwen Seattle State of Washington Kennel Club J.B. Elliott Kansas City A. E. Thomas Chicago W. Showalter Kentucky Chess Sharpton Logisville W. D. Reed le Jyas Chicago Rebes

Two Small Fires Reported in Allegheny

Alarm sounded at 1 AM for a cellar blaze in a Chestnut Street house. Half an hour later a chimney fire on Avery Street triggered box 14. No damage reported in either incident.

Allegheny Chestnut Street Avery Street

Steamer From Derstination to Sehelown S NY

An OCR fragment notes a steamer journey between Derstination and Sehelown in New York with unclear origin details and a reference to IEEE. The readable elements identify transport and a regional location, leaving specifics uncertain.

Deeds of Depravity Woman Charged in Babe Murder Case

New Brunswick New Jersey detectives arrest Ann Bagley for murder of her 21 month old child Hannah after locating a suspected grave near South River. A girl Bridget identifies clothing and the grave is opened but no clear dig site found. Autopsy to determine cause of death. husband Patrick to be sought. grand jury likely in December.

New Brunswick N. J Oliver and Housell Ann Bagley Lebanon Hannah South River Wade & Benner Bridget Donahue Patrick Bridger Mary Jane Manron Savreville

Royal Wedding of Archduchess Louise and Prince Frederick Augustus

Vienna reports the marriage of Archduchess Louise of Austria-Tuscany to Prince Frederick Augustus of Saxony. The ceremony featured a small chapel crowd, a procession of pages and archdukes in period dress, the Emperor and King of Saxony, and a courtly train adorned bride with ornate moire antique. The event ended with the couple presenting egg to their Majesties amid a crimson canopy.

Vienna Louise Austria-Tuscany Frederick Augustus Saxony Maria Theresa

The Next Brazilian Election in South America

President Fonseca announces February 29 as election day and May 3 for Congress to assemble, outlining constitutional amendments to expand executive powers, restrict Congress, and safeguard judiciary independence. Decorations will be respected amid reports of railway sabotage near Rio Janeiro by revolutionists and insurgents preparing an expedition to seize Desterro for its harbor.

Rio JuanEisno Fonseca Congress Pernambuco Rio Janeiro Rio Grande Do Sul Desterro

Immigrant families arrive to form North Dakota settlement

Forty five families of farmers from the German border of Russia came to New York aboard the steamer Spaarndam. Each family averages ten members and carries money to start a new life in North Dakota. The group is described as strong healthy and seemingly desirable citizens.

New York Russia Spaarndam North Dakota

Pope’s Health Decline Mentioned After Interviews

Rome reports that individuals who met the Pope say his health is failing and he speaks of death as not distant. He complains much of his position and duties.

Rome

Not Free to Leave Vatican Grounds

A report notes individuals are kept in a state resembling imprisonment as they are not allowed to leave the Vatican grounds. The situation is described as restricting movement and confinement within the area.

Vatican

Lake steamer collision sinks ship near Sault Ste. Marie

The lake steamer Samuel Mather carrying 58 000 bushels of wheat from Duluth to Buffalo collided with the steamer Brazil eight miles from Iroquois Point near Sault Ste. Marie at 2 this morning. After the crash the Mather sank in 25 feet of water in 25 minutes, its crew rescued by the Brazil which was only lightly damaged. The Mather owned by Pickands Morse & Co of Cleveland and insured for 295 000.

Milwaukee Samuel Mather Duluth Buffalo Brazil Iroquois Point Sault Ste. Marie Mather The Pickands, Morse & Co Cleveland

Yacht wreck at Chicago capsizes in stormy lake

In Chicago Caicaco on Nov 22 a patrolman saw a yacht pitch and capsize in rough water. The life-saving crew searched into the night but found no crew remains. Two people aboard were seen and presumed drowned. no others identified yet. Policemen patrol the shore as bodies were not washed ashore.

Caicaco Jackson Park

Black man William Blash hanged for murder in Georgia

Savannah reports William Blash, colored, was hanged at Mt. Vernon in front of about 5,000. He confessed on the gallows to murdering R. T. Bone on October 25. Blash said he read Rube Burrows literature and decided to become a highwayman.

Savannah William Blash Mt. Vernon R. T. Bone Blash Rube Burrows

Electric Workmen Organizing In St Louis Convention

In St Louis on November 22 electric wire men and linemen from the United States meet for a week long session to form an international union aimed at improving industry conditions.

Str. Louis United States

Comparative Temperature Report From Prrvencan

Weather Bureau data from Prrvencan shows daily temperature readings with multiple values and a section on rainfall. The document lists ranges and figures for several days including November 2 and November 3, noting temperatures around minus values and other numerical measurements.

Weather Report For Morcaxtown River Area

Morcaxtown River at five feet and stationary with cloudy skies and a 4 PM thermometer reading of six. Buowssville River at five feet one inch and stationary with clouds and a 4 PM thermometer reading of six. Warren River at two feet one inch and rising with cloudy conditions.

Morcaxtown Buowssville Warren

Rivers Rising and Showers in Heavy Rainfall Report

Weather notes indicate several rivers are rising with Crafter River at 6 feet 4 inches and rising while Litt Kann rises and Shirley River at 12 feet and rising. Cold wet spell continues with heavy rain expected. park departures listed for Charleston and Parkersburg flights. Dam gauge shows 4 feet 10 inches and 7 feet in pool. wharf bustle increases as boats gather. rise forecast uncertain until tomorrow.

Louisville Ciocinnati Wiertisc Courter Park Shirley Dae Emphis Elver Louise Charleston Parkersburg Davis Island Shine Red

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