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Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 05, 1890

Page

9

La Blanche seeks sure terms before East match

George La Blanche, Marine, plans a California departure to pursue a match with Young Mitchell but will not fight unless he receives favorable terms and guaranteed money. San Francisco sportsmen doubt his willingness to face strong opponents, with heavy backing rumored for possibilities against Dempsey Fogarty and Corbett rivals.

Dispatch San Francisco George la Blanche Marine East California Athletic Club Young Mitchell la Blanche Mike Lucie East Mitchell Dempsey Jack Fogarty Philadia Middiene Sullivan Corbett San Oo Joe McAuliffe

Herron Hill Gon Club Shoots 14 Matches in Busy Session

Herron Hill Gon Club members shot fourteen matches despite poor weather. Results list multiple shoots with winners Hoffman Richardson Levis and others across keystones and Zevstones, with many top placements including firsts for Hoffman, Richardson, Levis, and Crabie in various events.

Herron Hill Gon Club Keystones Hofman Richardson Levis Hoffman Crabie Kerstones Cratie Blackburn Hoftman Blackboro Crable Hoperand Cochran Jason Shont Farmer Melchier Shauer Hicha Hofman Brows Baird Ae Inseinas Asteein Richardeon Cretle Coch Tan Order Crowes Scott Shaner Crow Hoff- Enont Ta G Singh Kerstom Richardwane Richa

Thinks Well of Plumbeau and Far Western Crackes

Jockey Donohue, touring Chicago on the way home from California, praises the racehorses Flambeau Racine and others. He notes Flambeau at 11.3 hands and likens him to Sprinkbok, with Racine also promising. He admires Los Angeles at Baldwin’s ranch, while Emperor of Norfolk shows pace but tendon concerns dampen hopes for a grand effort. Baldwin’s 2 year olds disappoint him overall. one colt and a filly look promising. Baldwin stable to ship to Brooklyn California Horseman.

Billy Donohue Chicago California Pacific Coast Flambeau Racine Sprincbok Hacine Rico Baldwin Los Angeles Imee Emperor of Norfolk Brooklyn

Hines Signed by Local League Team As Rain Delays Game

Paul Hines, former Indianapolis first baseman, joined the local League club and arrived in Pittsburgh yesterday. He plans to play first base for the Floral club and praised the move. Mulhearn, the former first baseman, sat out Thursday as rain postponed the match against McKeesport. If weather permits, the teams will resume at the usual venue amid waning crowd complaints over no postponement notice.

Paul Hines Indianapolis Pitteborg Floral Club Mulhearn McKeesport

Seattle Great Aquatic Contest Promised For June Regatta

Seattle promoters report $5,000 of $7,000 in prizes raised for a two week regatta on Lake Washington in June. The event will include speed and fancy races with a top prize worth at least $1,000 for the best race. C. C. Calkins leads planning and liaises with top oarsmen Hamm Gaudsur Teemer Ross and others.

Seattle Wash Lake Washington C. C. Calkins East Beattle San Ae Mr. Calkins Hamm Gaudsur Teemer Ross

Local Baseball Clash If Weather Permits at Recreation Park

April 4 Pa The A C Gumbert Baseball Club of this place plans to play a scheduled game against McKeesport Tri State League at Recreation Park if weather allows. Lineup details mention Snowday Hemp Hinfire Miller Teste Jo La Roque Ying Beyond Beer Baker and a pitching battery Schmitt Zeigter. The club boasts strong support and a historically solid Western Laoag organization.

McKeesport Recreation Park Hin Miller Jo la Roque Ying Beyond Toat Beer Baker Schmitt and Zeigter

Gumberts Stand Ready to Boost County League Efforts

The text notes stock being taken and an aim to join the County League, with the Gumberts expected to help other teams hustle.

Gumberts

Big Pedestrian Contest Opens With City Parade

Pedestrians set to race starting 12:15 AM Sunday at Central Rink with a street parade to follow. The Grand Central Rink hosts a 4:50 PM parade today led by the Grand Army Band. Listed entrants include Herty Connors Day Moore Howarth Golden Nolan Tracey Fox Noremac Hart Hecelman Cartwright Guerrero Holsbeke Crozier Bareley Gibbons. Tickets for the opener are on sale at McClurg's cigar store opposite the post office.

Central Rink Grand Central Rink Grand Army Band Herty Connors Day Moore Howarth Golden Nolan Tracey Fox Noremac Hart Hecelman Cartwright Guerrero Holsbeke Crozier Bareley Gibbons McClurg

Special Telegraph to the Dispatch From Currow Race Track

Rainy day crowd at Currow Race Track on April 4 enjoyed racing with six events. The program featured Monsoon under suspicion in the third race and a rough start, while Miss Olive Oret and Waterloo led early wins in the first two events.

Gortenberg Entries for Tomorrow’s Race Program

SPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DISPATCH lists tomorrow’s entries at Race Track Gurrensure. Firet race features Firelongs Brait Bourbon 1 Fiasco Jubilee St Clair Water Em 17 Autumn Leaf Ocean Blessed 115 Teddington Billy Crane 14 Gold Vase filly 12 Morristown Wis sahickon colt 18 Ban Lassie 100. Second race six furlongs Paradise 114 Foxhill 15 Prince Howard 113 Mayor Noonan Jago Ice Sierra Nevada WW Bengaline 12 Mamie C. Third race seven furlongs arsman Passerbr John day 504 Frederick the First 16 Buccess Gendarme 1% Poentico i Perkies Steve Jerome Oh Soares 91 Ho Scotch 83 Little Hare foot Thad Queen of Hearts 79. Fourth race six usa S half Lerigh Bradford 114 Young Duke 16 Aftermath Sam Morse King ge Rafter 6. Fifth race and an eighth Van 104 Hamlet 105 Watoo 104 Viellant 101 Bonanzary Re Echo Bela. Sixth race seven a fart King Idie 116 Cris in Landseer 100 Boodle Count Luna Idl estas Melodrama 14 Chesney 4 Tyrone 10a Maia 101 Jim Gates McGregor Extra 7.

Gurrensure Fire Arsman Passerbr John Day Frederick the Buccess Gendarme Poentico i Perkies Steve Jerome Oh Soares Little Harefoot Thad Queen of Hearts USA Lerigh Bradford Young "Duke Sam Morse King Ge Rafter Ree Van Hamlet Watoo Viellant Bonanzary Bela King Idie Crisin Landseer Boodle Count Luna Idlestas Chesney Tyrone Maia Jim Gates McGregor

Races Report From New Orleans Meet

Today's races in New Orleans featured Relieve winning the half mile, Pack Horse second, Lucille third in the opening event. Cliquet took the one forlonga, Ke Fardirss second, Schoolgirl third, followed by Silver and Coxene with Tom Karl second and Solid Silver third in the six ace. Time noted as 1:205 for the latter. Pinkerton led the one mile with Buckter third in the final listed race.

New Oaleans Relieve Packhorse Lucille Ove Forlonga Cliquet Kefardirss Schoolgirl Ye. Luh Six Aka Silver Coxene Tom Karl Solid Silver M Pinkerton Buckter

Local trainer Pat Higgins visits from Lexington

Pat Higgins, noted trainer and driver for P. H. Hacke, arrives from Lexington praising trotting stock there. He shows two chestnut colts aged four and six years, sired by Duquesne and Prince Harold, and says they promise to be good horses.

Pat Higgins P. H. Hacke Lexington Duquesne Prince Harold

City chicken fight ends after 13 bouts with heavy betting

The event drew a large crowd and lasted into yesterday morning. Wagers ranged from 1200 to 1500 dollars with a prominent patron losing about 300. The birds were owned by Southside and West End factions, with the West End party losing.

Hanak Southside West End

East End men agree to mile race at Recreation Park

Philip Krautworm and Ed Nikirk, both of the East End, met at this office last night and arranged a mile race at Recreation Park on March 3 for $100 aside. Each man deposited 25 dollars. The event is set to run between 5 and 6 o'clock.

Philip Krautworm East End Ed Nikirk Recreation Park

Record time for Indian club feat by Homer Crawford

Homer Crawford of New Libon set a record by swinging Indian clubs weighing over 14 pounds for 6 hours and 30 minutes, using heavier clubs than previous bests.

Sporting Notes Preview of Day in Baseball and Racing

Summary of various sports items mentioning Lovett signing with the Brooklyn N L, discussions of P L grounds openings, rumors about Postmaster Van Cott, Sullivan and Corbett fight chatter, small dog racing bets, inspector B training and likely late-season wins, attendance claims for a Boston Players League game, horses and owners trades, a notable death in the Brunswick club, and upcoming races and club leadership changes. The report also notes a long bicycle tour planned by F Weaver and comments on George Dixon backer J O Rourke.

Washington Lovett Brooklyn N. L New York P. L van Cott York P. L Sodex Martin Sullivan Lowell Tanaseris Indianapolis Joe McAvaliffe Sullivan Corbett Jack the J. Galuves Ftanford Flambeau Wy Wildidie Imp Flirt Rockies Sacramento F. Weaver New Haven Philadelamore Virginia Ohio Sas St Louis San Francisco Tom O’rourke George Dixon Wallace Ormonde Club

Columbus club fights Sunday games and right to sell

A Columbus dispatch claims Sunday games would be reserved and a sale to other cities was planned. The report lacks foundation and the club rejects any sale or interference. Managers insist on keeping control and oppose outside influence in the Association.

Boston New York Dixon K- Makers Wayave Pelican Club England Columbus Dispatch Columas Club United Press Columbus Todianapolis Syracuse Toledo Rochester

Nellie Bly Lecture Bid Scuttled by Manager Dispute

An April telegram from Erte reports that Nellie Bly did not miss a Grand Army lecture due to illness but a quarrel with her manager. Treasurer White announced Bly's illness. Bly proved her capacity to lecture and forced the manager to cover $100 expenses. Bly then went to Buffalo and will lecture under her own management in about a week.

Nelle Bly Grand Army White Bly Little Globe Miss Bly Buffalo

Exploring Canada's Oil Fields Near Athabasca

Winnipeg April 4 The Dominion Government will soon organize an expedition led by American experts to explore oil regions in the far North near Athabasca Professor Dawson who traversed the area says if indications are correct Canada may have the largest oil bearing district in the world covering about 150 000 square miles and extending along the McKenzie river below Athabasca Some lakes and rivers in the North are coated with oil from the banks.

Winnipeg Man Dominion Athabasca Dawson Canada McKenzie River

Schweinfurt Defends Himself In Rockford Sermon

Schweinfurth attacks the press in a Rockford sermon calling stories about him lies and reporters blackguards. He warns the city faces swift calamity and a world-shocking disaster due to wickedness and mockery toward the Lord's anointed.

Rockorp Iun

A Pretty Mill Girl Ends Her Life

In Utica on April 4 a 16 year old named Annie Leonard left her Little Falls mill position saying she would not return. Her hat and coat with a farewell note were found on a rock by the river bridge and a figure was seen at dusk. She was last seen with a friend and appeared despondent. The river is being searched for her body and no cause is known.

Utica Annie Leonard Little Falls

Dime Novel Victims: Boys Vanish in Peru Indiana

In Peru Indiana on April 4 15 year old Walter Learn disappeared along with Ora Osborne and Frank Elkin all under 16. Despite exhaustive searches no trace has been found and investigators suspect cheap dime novels may fuel the pattern of disappearances.

Peru Isp Walter Learn Ora Osborne Frank Elkin

West Virginia Pair Held in $5000 Bail Over Hart's Creek Murder

Seven or eight Logan County defendants indicted for the December Hart's Creek killings of Green McCoy and Milt Haley have been admitted to bail in the amount of 5000 dollars each. The case follows a feud likened to Hatfield McCoy, escalating after the December incident.

West Virginia Charleston Logan County Green McCoy Milt Haley Hart's Creek

Pursuing Northern Horse Thieves Reach Montana

April 4 reports a widespread hunt by sheriffs for a wholesale horse theft gang. The outlaws cut telegraph lines and are said to have fled toward Montana with 200 head of Wyoming horses. In Louisville a tornado relief fund totals about 135000 with 800 relief applications.

Cheyense Montana Wyoming Louisvile

Henry Clay colliery to resume work after suspension

SHAMOEIN April 4 Work at Henry Clay colliery which has been suspended for three months will be resumed on Monday employing 1,500 men. The item also lists department store offerings including Easter goods at Jos Horne Co Penn Avenue Stores and Pfeifer’s.

Shamoein Henry Clay Colliery Jos. Horne & Co Peon Avenue

A Shocking Scranton Murder At Duryea Saloon

Special Telegram to The Dispatch reports Hugh Graham was shot and killed in front of a Duryea saloon after a disturbance at a cock fight. John Pryor fired. an eye witness says Espy was interfered upon. Pryor and a Hungarian were arrested. Graham died from a heart wound after the revolver exploded.

Scranton Hugh Graham Duryea John Pryor Pryor Espy Betts Graham

Indiana flood claims rejected by county commissioners

IndiaAna April 4 claims for services during the Johnstown flood were forwarded to the Flood Commission. Commissioner Marshall notes papers are incomplete and many claims lack basis for payment. He warns that a March bill for June work may have little chance without proper proof despite some state work considerations.

Indiana County Johnstown Flood Commission Marshall Dean Stu Zou Billa J. B. Kremer

McKeesport Wins Joint Parade Plans for July Fourth

McKeesport was chosen as the site for a grand united parade on July 4 after a seven ballot vote by representatives from two councils of Senior and Junior American Mechanics and one commandery of United American Mechanics. Contestants included Connellsville Brownsville Braddock Uniontown and Homestead. Thomas Tilbrook was named Chairman and William Serena Secretary of the General Committee.

Mcnongabrela City United American Mechanics Odd Fellows’ Hall McKeesport Connellsville Brownsville Braddock Uniontown Homestead Thomas Tilbrook William Serena

Bromfield Bromfield Farley Indicted in Lincoln Murder Case

Indictments for murder returned in Lincoln County Circuit Court against Paris Bromfield Allen Bromfield Morgan Bromfield Charles Bromfield Frank Brumfield Howard Fry and Burwill Farley. They allegedly participated in the Brumfeld Runyan vendetta and killed Green McCloy and Milt Haley after waylaying Allen Brumfield and his wife. They were captured in Kentucky and reportedly beaten to death while en route to jail.

Faomons Bromfield- Eranyan Vendetta Chaarles Toos Circuit Court of Lincoln County Paris Bromfield Allen Bromfield Morgan Bromfield Charles Bromfield Frank Brumfield Howard Fry Burwill Farley Green McCloy Milt Haley Runyan Allen Brumfield Kentucky

Fatal Boiler Explosion Kills Union Oil Engineer

Special telegram from East Livertoon reports Fred Dawson, about 21, of Georgetown Pa, an engineer for Union Oil, killed instantly at a Robert Stewart farm well in Hookstown field when a boiler exploded near midnight. His body was blown about 400 yards and severely wrecked, with remains found at daylight. He is a brother of George Dawson, contractor for the Ohio Valley Gas Company.

East Livertoon Fred Dawson Union Oil Company Robert Stewart Hookstown Dawson Eneme George Dawson The Ohio Valley Gas Company Georgetown

Cutting Off the Wood Supply in Wheeling Unions' Demand

Special telegram from Wheeling reports a conference between contractors planing mill men and striking building trades members. The dispute centers on unions' demand that mills and lumber dealers refuse to sell lumber to parties blacklisted by the unions, a condition the mill men refuse to accept.

Wheeling

Respected Lady Hangs Self After Grip Attack

Mrs. Seaton of Marsh Rves Pennsylvania hanged herself this morning. A neighbor found her body behind the door with a handkerchief tied around her throat and a rope looped to a clothes hook. She had suffered the grip months ago and her mind has been impaired since.

Dispatch Marsh Rvs

Drowning Tragedy Tells of Mrs Foley and Rescuer

Erie reports the drowning of Mrs Anns Foley at midnight following a domestic dispute with her husband Benjamin Foley. A boarder, John W Fuhrman, tried to intervene but was pulled toward the lake. Fo lly died in his arms during resuscitation efforts.

Erie Anns Foley John W. Fuhrman Fuhrman Ea Re Ms. Foley London England

Labor Victory in Erie and Other Regional News

Erie labor wins advance pay after another tailors strike victory as Journeymen Tailors' Union expands to 3000 members. Beaver Valley to get electric streetcar system while Butler barbers unionize for uniform wages. Robbery arrest in Mt Pleasant. Canton saloon keeper murder case. Baptists pastor assaulted in Beaver Falls. 24 acres in Huntington revert to Fontaine heirs after Central Land Co. dispute. property valued at $200,000. Several grip victims reported. local fire losses total unknown.

Ente Journeymen Tailors’ Union Tailors’ Union Merchants’ Tailors’ Exchange Jabor Erie Beaver Valley Toledo Washington, Pa Butler Barbers Michael O'Hara Mt. Pleasant Henry Parr Apis Grether Canton William H. Cresson Hank Conshohocken Allentown Robert E. Tricert E. Dbd Bexton West Penn Avonmore Suarro Hatchert Nazareth Baptist Church Colored Washington Wilson B. F. Wilson Beaver Margaret Mitchell Butler Bredin Bird MacCullough Rochester West Virginia Huntington Central Land Company Ijots Fontaine

Arranging the Priest and the New York Police Force

A Senate investigative panel in New York will hear a Central Labor Union document accusing the police department of being a menace and disgrace. The report labels the force dishonest brutal and criminal with alleged blackmail terrorism fees and protection payments.

New York Senate Central Labor Union

Phi Kappa Psi Elects Officers After Convention

The Grand Council of Phi Kappa Psi in Catcaco completes its convention electing officers for two years. They approved a West Virginia charter application but will defer final action to each chapter. Charters were denied to Yale Law School and Baker University. Officers named include President John P. Rea Treasurer George W. Dunn and Secretary George Smart.

Catcaco Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity University of West Virginia Yale Law School Baker University John P. Rea Minneapolis Association George W. Dunn The Ohio Delta Si Society George Smart Ohio Delta

Appleton Declines Swarthmore College Presidency

Prof. William Hyde Appleton today refused the Swarthmore College presidency, stating the role would not be congenial and that he prefers his life work as a teacher. He sent a letter to the Board of Managers explaining his decision.

Philadelphia William Hyde Appleton Swarthmore College Board of Managers

Independent Republican J W Lee to Run for Congress

Special telegram from Franklin announces Hon J W Lee an Independent Republican and opponent of the Standard Oil Company will seek Congress against Congressman Watson. Lew Emery plans to run for the nomination in the McKean county end of the district.

J. W. Lee Franklin Will Roo Congress Frasklin Standard Oil Company Watson Lew Emery

Baptist Revival Sees Many Converts in Franks

A revival at the Baptist Church in Franks progresses nightly with about 20 converts on Tuesday and nearly 60 total to date. Baptisms are planned for about four individuals next Sunday from these meetings.

Irpactal Telegham Franks Baptist Church Christ

Claim of Ivory substitute compared to genuine product

The notes claim the item is “just as good as the Ivory” but assert it is not, suggesting a comparison to a leading brand without achieving parity. The statement hints at consumer perception and possible marketing claims without concrete proof.

Ex Mayor Couch Shot in Oklahoma City Claim Dispute

Captain W T Couch former mayor and leader of the Oklahoma boomers was shot while contesting a land claim west of the city. He and his son were posting a fence when J C Adams ordered them to stop and fired after a struggle. Adams later fired on Couch from 200 yards away. Bail set at $1000 for Adams and a preliminary hearing scheduled.

OkLahoma City W. T. Couch Oklahoma Adams Couch Couch and Son

Minnesota Board Revokes Dr. Theodore De Dolph License

The Medical Examining Board revoked Dr. Theodore De Dolph’s Minnesota medical license forever. The charge cited an October incident when De Dolph and a colleague allegedly used chloroform during treatment of Gerhardt Toensing, who injured his eye allegedly after resisting. The doctors deny fault, claim malicious persecution, and say the case targets physicians of another school.

Pau Theodore de Dolph Minnesota Medical Examining Board de Dolph Frederick Theodore Gerhardt Toeusing Toensing Theodore DeDolph

Hi Hal Convicted of Murder in Louisville Court

At Harlan Court House Judge Boyd, backed by soldiers to guard juries, convicts Hi Hal of murder and sentences him to 21 years. A venire from a neighboring county summons a jury to try Will Jennings, Howard faction leader, first for the murder of William Bailey. County Judge Wilson Lewis, prominent in the law and order effort, is dangerously ill with typhoid fever.

Louisville Harlan Court House Boyd Hi Hal Will Jennings Howard Jennings William Bailey Wilson Lewis Law and Order

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