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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1891
Page
6
A damaged OCR fragment from a November 29, 1891 item shows scattered numbers and notes, partly indicating temperatures and rainfall. The text lacks coherent context but includes entries like maximum and minimum temperatures and a mean value, plus stray symbols and dates.
The piece argues fouling on small armory tracks causes injuries and calls for rules or higher penalties. It cites the death of Mex Clark and describes past incidents at New Jersey Athletic Club events. W B Curtis and Yale officials weigh prohibitions or handicaps to curb reckless running and protect athletes.
Trev St Louis Nov 29 Special. Jimmie Carroll discusses his December 2 bout with Billy Myer noting Myer is a dangerous foe and he may be past his prime. He compares Myer to Kennedy and Sullivan and mentions possible Gibbons involvement and training plans at Olympic Cheb with poor weather forcing indoor practice.
A murmured note from college circles questions whether Inno A. Stuce will travel to Chicago to seek leadership of a new university's athletics department. President Harner and Stagg are cited in reports, though details are unclear and the item remains speculative.
Fred Johnston of England warned he will come to America if George Dixon does not travel to England. Dixon’s manager Tom Rourke counters with Dixon’s past title defenses including wins over Wallies, McCarthy, and Willis. He notes challengers must post stakes and insists Dixon will fight in his country only if a serious challenger meets the standard.
New York November 2 Special outlines increased stakes for the Coner Inland Jockey Club winter offers. The Suburban now guarantees 24000 with strong entry interest and star names eyed for the Futurity added to 17400. Executives debate forfeits and cash entry fees to stabilize prize clarity and fairness.
Opinion splits over whether McGennigie will return as manager of the local baseball club next season. Directors discuss signing Buckenberger and players for Pittsburg, while Buckenberger himself is hopeful but not confident. Buckenberger may pursue Denny Lyons and Raymond, with Ehret now signed, and Chapman furious over late New York acquisitions.
A nation of athletes appears in local scenes with events at the Natatorium including a 100 yard women’s handicap this evening. The dispatch notes Patsy Cardin’s California bout with Joe McAuliffe on December 9 and a forthcoming world’s fair bench show entry list.
Townspeople discuss organizing a football team at Wilkinsburg with proceeds from big games benefiting college programs. The East Rndiymenor may play one or two games before year end, and Cornell’s planned visit to Cincinnati is canceled due to guarantee issues. A Yale–Princeton observer praised Yale’s squad after attending the Yale Princeton clash.
Washington reports the Inter-State Commission third annual statistics on railways for year ending June 30 1890 and nine months to March 31 1891. It details mileage 16 597 across ten regions, capital 9 459 billion, 749 301 workers and freight and passenger figures with regional variations and safety data.
Ocean steamship Pan Moravia from New York docks noted in arrival list. Passenger and cargo details limited in readable text. Local records reflect ongoing port activity with occasional schedule notes.
River traffic updates from Louisville note dull business, cold cloudy weather, river levels rising to 10 feet 2 inches in the canal, 8 feet at the falls, and 3 feet at the rocks. Vessels bound for New Orleans, Cincinnati, Pittsburg, Memphis, Fleetwood, Buckeye State listed among departures.
Moreantown River level at 4 feet and falling with light snow. Brownsville River at 6 feet 5 inches and receding as snow falls. Wakne River at 4.9 feet with cloudy conditions and cold temperatures. Thermometer readings show 41 degrees in Brownsville and 24 in Wakne.
River conditions show rising levels with clear cold weather. Arrivals include Henry Lourey Catho Thealda Frickle Plum Point State of Kansas and several other vessels at St Louis and New Orleans routes.
A mix of Texas iron men and other dignitaries checked into the Duquesne, including H M Aubrey Henry Pauly W C Robards and Fred Seaman. George M Matheson of Youngstown and C C Waite of the Hocking Valley railroad also registered as talks with Pennsylvania officials focus on coal. Captain Lampson shipped hatchery fish from Quincy river to Washington. Local items note Yale triumph and New York hotel registrations.
A series of fires report from Pride street Pittsburg Allegheny to Escanaba Lanse and Tracy cause extensive damage. In Pittsburg a machine department pitch setting burns with $25 loss. Escanaba grain elevator and docks lose 150000 bushels grain and 40 000 tons coal plus flour sheds. Tracy wipes out much of the business district with many buildings burned. hotel and stores vanish and several families left homeless amid suspected arson.
Early yesterday morning Andrew Wilson the baker stabbed James McClurey an 18 year old boatman twice in the back and cut his left hand. Both men stayed at Mrs. Malley 46 Franklin street Allegheny and quarrelled over a trivial matter. Wilson was arrested.
Lownox reports a bleak British economic scene with falling imports and exports, stressed industries, and dull book publishing. The Bank of England bears blame as Barings struggles trigger market unease, with Russia and the United States poised to spur further capital shifts amidst weak bullion stocks.
In Galveston on November 2 Mrs. Mattie Brooks secured a divorce from William Brooks in under a minute as the district court proceedings lasted 57 seconds. The defendant did not appear, the petition was read, and one witness was examined, with the total time recorded by ex City Attorney George P. Finley. A separate Jersey case notes a girl named Princess Sara disappearing from Schraalenburg, thought to be eloped with a colored admirer.
Sacramento November 2 Hon C X Fox former Supreme Court judge appeared before Judge Catlin to show cause why he should not be punished for contempt for refusing to answer who paid him a 00 fee for representing J B Jones in a Sacramento grand jury inquiry. He claimed oathbound noncompliance and requested a continuance to prepare his answer. The judge granted a postponement to next Wednesday.
A long list of infants clothing and accessories with prices ranging from 5c to $9.50. Items include slips dresses robes cambric and flannel skirts shirts sacques shawls knit bands and booties plus caps and coats. Prices vary by item from a few cents to several dollars.
Local shop touts home made clothing by community men under own supervision. Every suit or overcoat costing ten dollars or more carries a one year free repair guarantee. Offers include kerseys meltons cheviots chinchillas beavers diagonals with many styles and tailoring prices from twenty dollars for suits and five dollars for trousers and eighteen dollars for overcoats to measure.
Local menswear shop promotes top hats and Neak wear with new fashions. Correct styles and popular prices draw in customers. Fine dress shirts are showcased, with emphasis on low prices and latest novelties. Shop signals steady value and quality.
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