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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 27, 1891

Page

2

Yale Triumphs Over Princeton 19 to 0 in Rain Soaked Tilt

Yale defeated Princeton 19 to 0 in a mud soaked game marked by rough play and late rallies. Yale fans celebrated as Winter and McClung scored two touchdowns and McClung kicked goals while Princeton fought through injuries and offside calls.

Fie McClange MccCorwork McClane Ellis Mccormick Moehung Bliss Princeton Flint Yale Methatcees Owelt Bling Princeon Homans Poe Hartwell Tithe Minereton Billy Bull Eer Creat

Brain Nerves and Stomach Aid Endorsed by Physicians

Physicians from all schools recommend a regimen for brain function nerves and stomach health. The advisory highlights trusted remedies and urges consultation with medical professionals before use.

Doerflinger Fraud Audit Shocks Franklin School Board

Secretary Reisfar submits audit showing ex treasurer Theodore Doerflinger owed the Franklin School Fund about 17 831 79 after losses from warrants and bonds. A detailed 20 page statement traces warrants from June 1885 to September 1891 and notes disputed payments to Murphy Hamilton and other clerks amid unresolved attachments.

Charles Reisfar Central Board of Education Franklin School Board George Booth Theodore T Doerflinger Doerflinger Reisfar Franklin LabsMetrict School Grextlexts Theodore Doerflinger Mesers, Murphy & Hamilton Reistar William Kerr The Boars Kerr Tlhe Murphy & Hamilton Franklin Booth Union Transfer and Trust Company McCallin

Glenwood Fire Causes Major Loss Across Electric Works

A Glenwood blaze yesterday morning caused extensive damage. The electric company faces about 130 000 in losses with cars and buildings heavily damaged. The Electric Hovel on Sixth near Liberty belonged to F H Bucking and was insured for 4000. The fire displaced residents and disrupted transit as buses ferried patrons and two workers were saved from the flames. Origin remains in doubt with the electric firm insisting no current in lines while a spark from a Baltimore and Ohio engine is suspected.

Glenwood Electric Company W. J. Burns J. D.callery Armstrong J. B. Berlin F. H. Bucking Sixth Liberty Streets Borlins United States Jane Graham Birmingham Pleasant Valley Condon Simpson Berlin’s

Man Struck By Shifter In A V R Yard Breaks Leg

William Evans of Westmoreland County visiting in the city was struck by a shifter in the Allegheny Valley Railroad yards on Forty fifth street while crossing tracks yesterday afternoon. His leg was broken and he was taken to West Penn Hospital for treatment.

William Evans Westmoreland County Forty-fifth Street Allegheny Valley Railroad West Penn Hospital Coney Island James Griffin Central Station Mulvihill Eleventh Street Andrew Sheehan Griffin Sheehan Wenger Metz

Perpetual consolidation planned for Pittsburg and Duquesne Traction

The Pittsburg Traction and Duquesne electric lines proceed with a perpetual merger based on a 55 45 earnings split. Charles McKee and Johnson finalize deal details in Philadelphia. George Elkins to take control, promising fare changes and extended routes including Wilkinsburg connections. All-night service and revised downtown operations are discussed as the union pool funds cover debts and distribute profits.

Pittsburg Duquesne Duquesne Electric Chas. McKee Philadelphia Johnson Elkins Widener Syndicate Fifth Avenue Road Fifth and Shady Avenues Wilkinsburg Penn and Elkine Walnut Street Denniston Avenue Diamond Street Sco Ox Market Street Allegheny Union West End Exposition Buildings Duquesne Company

Shortlidge Offers Media Eleven to Play Gyms Saturday

Shortlidge and the Media Academy team pressed to schedule a rematch with E. Gyms for Saturday. Prof Shortridge offered captain $100 to stage the game, Eastern players to cover half gate receipts if accepted. The party enjoyed Pittsburg hospitality and Cofin hosted dinner after the match.

Shortlidge E. E Pittsburg Shortridge Pittsbourg Philadelphia Thomas Cofin Hiland Avenue Swithin Median Academy Harvard

Thanksgiving Shooting Tragedy In Perrysville Woods

James Barr of Perrysville avenue vanished while hunting and was found unconscious in the woods with his right hand blown off by a gun explosion. His friend James C. Smythe organized a search and Barr was carried home after severe injuries raising fears of amputation.

James Barr Perrysville Avenue James C. Smythe Perrysville

Hungarian With Dynamite Accused of Powder Transport

Special Officer Edward Wescott testified before Alderman King charging Karl Hindon with unlawfully transporting gun powder. Hindon carried nine pounds of powder and a glycerine stick in his trunk at the Panhandle Railroad station. A hearing is set for today.

Edward Wescott Panhandle Alderman King Karl Hindon Hindon

Advertisement Reception and Office Hours Announced

Notice states advertisements will be received on and after today up to 3 P M for inter and the following morning. The new office will be kept open every day except Sunday.

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Germans Celebrate Thanksgiving at Carnegie Hall

A German American Thanksgiving program at Carnegie Hall Allegheny drew a large crowd. John Baumberger chaired the event with speakers and musicians including H B Eker Miss Bertha Valentine Louis Adler J F Burgin and George Elphinstone. The English address honored German immigration 208 years ago and praised German home values lawfulness patriotism and role in U S history. An organ recital by Ekerfin closed the program.

Carnegie Hall Allegheny John Baumberger John Gerlach John E. Joos Charles F. Ludwick Gustave Pannier B. Neidhard J. F. Burgin City H. B. Eker Uris Miss Valentine Louis Adler Hananid George Elphinstone Rhein Carrie Baumberger John FE. Joos Germantown Eker

Dedicating Their Hall Manchester Turners Open New Hall

Manchester Turners' Hall on Market street Allegheny was dedicated yesterday afternoon in a large ceremony. The $5,000 frame building was begun in April with Building Committee members Roth Grau Nees Seiling Miller. Architect Max Mueller. A parade led by the American Literary Band preceded the 4 pm dedicatory service featuring addresses led by Gustave Werner President.

Manchester Turners Market Street Greenwood Avenue Locust Street Allegheny RK. Roth August Grau Charles Nees Henry Seiling Jacob Miller Max Mueller Manchester Gustave Werner

Warner Seeks Gorman as Presidential Favorite

General A. J. Warner, a Democratic leader from Ohio, passed through Pittsburg en route to Washington. He criticizes the Cleveland wing for its platform as inconsistent on tariff reform and free silver and expresses support for Gorman as a stronger nominee. He predicts Crisp as next Speaker and Foraker as Senator.

A. J. Warner Ohio Pittsburg Washington Union Depot Cleveland Gorman Grover Cleveland Crisp Foraker

Market House disturbance ends in arrest by Allegheny officer

A man calling himself Jack Smith was arrested last evening by Officer Heil of Allegheny after entering a Market House restaurant on Ohio street and getting into a fight following a meal. He allegedly declined payment and attacked restaurant employees before the officer intervened.

Jack Smith Heil Allegheny Ohio Street

Miner Dies After Crushed Between Cars At West Penn Hospital

Local note reports Wiitan McBuips of McDonald died at West Penn Hospital after being crushed between cars Wednesday. Physicians offered no relief. he was single man. A second item mentions Wittims SEMPire recovering at home after illness and a Manchester electric line incident delaying Sixth Street Bridge travel.

Wiitan McBuips McDonald West Penn Hospital Wittims Sempire Ness Ponent Sgra Usyal Can Manchester Sixth Street

Desperate Highwaymen Nabbed in West End

Captain Stewart detains five men at the Thirty-sixth ward station, suspected desperadoes tied to robberies along the Lake Erie Railroad. Authorities note inked scars used to erase identity marks, and two escape attempts raise belief they may be escaped convicts awaiting further verification.

West End Stewart Southside Thirty-sixth Ward McCurry Lake Erie Sawmill Run P. Kelly Poland Aster Williamson Boston Mass Thomas Cla Danville James McLaughlin McKeesport James Jaminson Dayton John Williams Pittsburg Captain Stewart Chartiers Williamson Clark

Fred Stevens Weakened by Court Appearance in Wife Assault

Frederick J. Stevens, Oakland youth, appeared before Magistrate Hyndman after allegedly maltreating his wife. Mrs. Stevens testified to abuse and threats to kill, corroborated by another witness. Stevens was committed in default of $1,000 bail for a court trial. Also reported is a near collision when a streetcar narrowly avoided a train at Twenty-Eighth Street crossing. no injuries.

Frederick J. Stevens Oakland Hyndman Stevens Fourteenth Ward Brown Weir Springer

Thanksgiving Docket Notes At Ward Station

Twenty cases were before Magistrate Mc Kenna at the Twelfth ward station house yesterday morning. Several defendants faced sentences including 20 days in the workhouse for impersonating an officer and 90 days for turkey theft. Additional arrests included a disorderly conduct case and multiple drunk cases, with actions referred to the Humane Society and police to pursue burglaries.

TrHem McKenna Twelfth Ward Thomas Sheehey Mulvehill Eleventh Street Fred Wilson Sens John Freeman Benjamin Pepper Penn Avenue Mary Rice Fifth Avenue Oakland Rohen Fourteenth Ward The Humane Society Nooxax John Dunn Forbes Street Central Station Deviln Athenway Screcor

Holiday sale at Jos Horse Co Penn Avenue stores

Due to a warehouse shelf collapse many new and choice plates were broken. The firm offers broken dozens at half price for a few days starting Friday morning November 27. Goods include Coalport Crown Derby Royal Worcester Doulton and other fine imports. Early buyers gain bargains at Reixenstein's 152 154 156 Federal street Allegheny. Also Alaska seal muffs offered at 10 each.

Coalport Crown Derby Royal Worcester Doulton Reixenstein’s Federal Street Allegheny Alaska United States Jos, Horse & Co Penn Avenue

Biggest Yet Great Coat Sale at Combination Clothing

The Combination Clothing Company at Grant and Diamond streets Pittsburg offers 250 imported chinchilla overcoats with silk velvet collars and satin linings for 15 each after a 40 cost. A few hundred coats available. Special children's millinery display tomorrow by Jos Howe & Co.

Jos. Howe & Co Penn Avenue

Dr. G. G. Reimer Dies After Long Life of East End Prominence

Dr. George G. Reimer, a respected East End physician and longtime Pittsburg resident, died at his Park Avenue and Auburn Street home at 2 a.m. He was 60. Once famed for medical practice across Pennsylvania, he later focused on quiet real estate success, leaving an estimated fortune near 150000. He left a will favoring some heirs and disowning others. Interment is planned in Tarentum with services at his residence.

George G. Reimer East End Park Avenue Auburn Street Reimer Trancaster County Pittsburg East Liberty Penn and Sheridan Avenues Penn Avenue Dr. Reimer Andrew John Diller A. W. Ewing Beaver Falls Aaron Pennsylvania Tarentum Abram Reimer Allegheny County West Peon Federal Street Allegheny

Would You Buy an Overcoat If You Got a 840 Garment

Today we offer to the public 550 men's imported melton and kersey overcoats in single or double breasted styles. Cassimere or satin lining, tailors’ usual charge $40 to make, our price $13. Pittshurg Combination Clothing Company at Grant and Diamond streets. 100,000 and over dress goods for the holidays. See blacks and colors, best American and foreign goods. Jos, Honse & Co., 607-621 Penn avenue.

Pittshburg Combination Clothing Company Cor. Grant and Diamond Streets Jos, Honse & Co Penn Avenue

Special Plate Sale at Reizenstettel Allegheny

Broken shelves in our plate wareroom have damaged many dozen plates. All new this year and from top makes such as Coal pert Derby Worcester Hairland Doulton ammersly are offered at half price for a limited two day sale. Sale begins Friday November 27. Call early. Reizenstettel 152 154 156 Federal Street Allegheny.

Reizenstell Federal Street Allegheny

Farmers Deposit National Bank Vaults Now Open for Safe Boxes

The Farmers' Deposit National Bank invites the public to call and examine its new safe deposit vaults. Details on renting boxes and depositing valuables are cheerfully provided by staff.

Farmers’ Deposit National Bank Uwr

Dr Nardyz’s Fly catching trap baffled Paris crooks

Dr Nardyz a Tartian physician recounts a Paris robbery ploy by a couple targeting his rooms. He hid a pistol triggered by a door string to protect himself. When the man shot himself and others were caught, police viewed it as attempted murder but he was freed and the pair jailed.

Hases Paris Nardyz Pittsburg France Granville

Balmaceda Officers to Be Tried in Chile

Chilean Cabinet members from Balmaceda’s administration and several high officials face trials for constitutional violations and misappropriation of funds. Some 70 individuals are to be prosecuted, with fines matching their means, as external debt and nitrate revenue figures are cited in a broader financial summary.

Santiago Balmaceda Senor Matte Chile Iquique Junta Do Gubeirno

Secret of Two Centuries Iron Discovery in North Beverly

Boston reports a major historical geological find by John H. Sears of the Peabody Academy of Science. While Wenham Lake shores were being cleaned, Sears studied a low water section revealing iron ore and smelted iron, including hog iron, suggesting early iron works in North Beverly possibly as far back as 1640.

Boston John H. Sears Peabody Academy of Science Salemat North Beverly Salem Water Board Wenham Lake America Rowley Beverly Montserrat North

Eight Whalebacks Laid For Duluth Lake Trade Fleet

A fleet of eight 140000 bushel whalebacks is being built by American Steel Barge Works for lake service. Vessels measure 325 feet by 42 feet by 25 feet and draw 15 feet. Built for a mining syndicate, purchasers' names remain undisclosed. The maiden cargo of 95000 bushels yielded 12 percent of cost in one trip. Vessel value stands at 80000 dollars with 93000 bushels freight covering about ten thousand dollars per voyage.

Doulutth American Steel Barge Works Duluth

Complaint Against Newfoundland Hit by Ottawa

The Dominion Government protests Newfoundland for refusing to permit herring sales to Canadian vessels, violating terms of the British ratified bait act. Ottawa warns Newfoundland to uphold assurances or British rescind the act.

Newfoundland Ottawa Oxt Dominion Lord Salisbury Canada

Elopement in Allegheny Ends in a Violent Rebound

Charles D. Kellog and Miss Mary J. Wolfsendale eloped to Camden New Jersey and married. The bride’s father disapproved due to religion and Kellog’s behavior. Back home, Kellog returned with injuries after a confrontation with his father in law’s family. whereabouts of the couple are unknown. Kellog, a 30 year old mechanic, worked at Westinghouse Air Brake.

Allegheny Charles D. Kellog Mary J. Wolfsendale Charles Wolfendale Girard House Camden N. J J. B. Graw Camden M. E Kellog Girard Hotel Kelley Wolfendale Mr. Kellog James Wolfendale Pr Roe Westinghouse Air Brake Company Robinson Street

Silks at Cut Prices From Hucus Hacxe This Week

This week Hucus and Hacxe offer their entire stock of fine grade black silks with specials on Bengalines Crystals Peau de Soie Armures Gros Grains and more. They feature an extensive line of novelties black and colored grounds with colored figures priced from 1 25 to 1 22 per yard and wide India and Japan silks in 24 and 27 inch widths plus crepe du chene evening shades at 5 4 yard. Corner Fifth Ave and Market St.

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Wesleyane University of Pennsylvania Yahr Winekey Lem Vincent Winter J Holly Helll Flucer Sanford Morrison Wallis Marbour McClune McCormack William Brooks Unpire S. V. Coffin Wesleyan Symmes Moffelfinger McClong McClang Hemans King Fini Sod Hopane McCouns Barbour Metermick Ilies Linceton Riles McClung Coffin Vale Searlc Wintec McClung Flel Bn Ffini Ren Wille Wen New Motormick Perez Wees McCclung Horspord Prof Dispatch Federal ST Warner Six Foot Statesman Clevland Fred Stevens Twenty-Eighth St Citizen's Traction Twenty-eigth Street Pintea GCG Combination Clothing Company Grant and G. G. Reimer DR. Nardyz S Water Board S Lake Lake Jon Horse & Co Kaum & Co Jos, Horxe & Co Charles Kellog Mary Wolfendale Hucus & Hacxe Fifth Ave Military For Cape Market ST Mvd E. P. Roberts & Sons
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