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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1889
Page
5
A review of baseball's spring tour, managerial hopes, and a bold plan by Henry G. Searle to challenge for the world sculling title in Europe. The piece discusses Teemer Gaudaur races, Spalding visits, and the state of American athletic prestige.
The article weighs potential challengers Teemer and O Connor for Searle as Australia seeks a London bound match on English waters. It notes O Connor may travel to London, Teemer’s busy schedule may delay a long bout, and McAuliffe's offer to fight in Europe could open an international prize bout. It also discusses reception of foreign fighters in England and Kilrain’s public comments.
The London Referee critiques contract framing as Peter Jackson faces Patsy Cardiff in a fifth tussle. Jackson, favored in betting though未 yet defeated a first class man, is tipped to beat Cardiff and could meet Slavin or Ashton next.
A late bulletin lists deaths including Priscilla Davis of Baltimore aged 105. Eminent figures. Irish, British, and American appointments and resignations noted. Reports of violent incidents in Spokane Falls and Nelson area along with rail and municipal governance updates. Also mentions shipping passengers, Oklahoma cattle movements, and a sea voyage storm affecting the steamer Aller.
British American Association branches 7 and 15 plan a select entertainment at Imperial and Lambie with the British American Band performing. The association, about 500 members strong, aims for a brilliant first reception. C M B A branch organized at St Joseph's School with forty two names listed for charter. deadline soon.
Venus Castle members of Knights of the Golden Eagle pass resolutions opposing liquor sales or giveaways at an upcoming anniversary entertainment, citing adherence to castle rules.
William B. McEwen longtime Odd Fellow and P D D G M of Allegheny County died Saturday at his residence 144 Ridge Avenue Allegheny aged 58. He belonged to Allegheny Lodge No 4 and Pittsboro Encampment No 2 and was highly respected.
A council heard a presentation on the Bewetley project this evening. The speaker delivered the remarks outlining goals and potential impacts to the community.
An item from the storefront notices a watch repair service at 205 Fifth Avenue, Haag's or Hauch's, inviting customers to bring in timepieces for maintenance and fixes. The short ad implies a small business offering repairs and related customer service.
Judge Ewing declares the Booth & Flinn bid null and void in the Will iam Mazet versus city of Pittsburg and Board of Awards equity suit. He says the contract exceeded municipal power and that asphalt pavement could not be let under advertised plans and specifications, with no competitive bids possible. He notes the plaintiff’s motive is immaterial and calls the asphalt paving bid improper and not supported by the advertised specs.
A Commonwealth list shows multiple civil actions including Smith against Walton and Hill against Marshall, plus Whitfield versus Moss and Clemanger against Baden Gas. Other matters include Wallace versus Chambers and Heckman versus Stein, with various party combinations and rail company disputes noted.
A review of recent proceedings includes Benjamin F. Villant voluntary assignment for James Ralph’s benefit, S. Montgomery’s surrender on counterfeit charges, and Judge Magee sentencing James Lyons to Huntingdon Reformatory. Other items cover mortgage actions by the Unsastle Shannon Railroad, a lunacy decree for August Bilharz, habeas corpus petition by Frank A. Lewis, and appeals related to disorderly conduct and a National League case. The Law Students’ Association moot court considered McKirdy vs Silvey with testimonies about a ditch incident.
A Chicago Tribune reporter attends the Roche mass meeting at Central Music Hall to hear business speakers. A tall stranger praises an obscure Illinois orator, Thomas Jefferson Dedham, comparing him to Spurgeon and Ingersoll, before the medal inscription is glimpsed.
In Kalamazoo a prize drive named for Thomas Jefferson Dedham awarded first prize to a contestant for an oratorical performance. The event featured displays of fabric checks and stripes with price marks 60 cents and 78 cents per yard.
Agitation grows for widening Diamond Street to stimulate business and ease traffic. The piece contrasts Pittsburg with Philadelphia, notes central business rents, and cites investor interest in property value gains if widened.
The time for a new deal price change era is marked by a steady market with no big declines or advances. Philadelphia and People's Natural Gas went ex-dividend. Antagonism between buyers and sellers kept activity minimal with only three stocks traded and about 300 shares changing hands.
The article notes banks saw modest activity with discount applications improving but not enough to offset deposits. Clearing House shows a weekly gain of $2,223,000 and year to date gain of $15,753,674.99, while speculative markets drew funds away. Exports, reserves, and government bond quotes are listed with regional bank clearings across several cities.
A subdued oil market on the local exchange saw little deviation from the previous session with modest price swings. Opening at mg, highs near 0030, lows around 0c, and close at ge, brokers noted scarce borrowing and premiums of 25 cents for those who did not borrow.
Black & Baird sold 35 Diamond street in Allegheny below Wood street for 17000 to Samuel W Black. W W McNeill & Bro sold Morrison avenue and B street corner ground for 1 to James Nesbit. Nesbit sold Morrison avenue lot to William McKelvey for 400 and placed two mortgages of 800 and 1000.
Fragmentary OCR notes list multiple property deals and mortgage figures across streets and streetscapes. Mentions of Saliban street O Hern street Buena Vista street and Bank of Commerce addition indicate a real estate update with sales, mortgages and syndicate activity.
The New York stock market opened mixed and ended with a general downward drift. Active shares fell slightly while overall movement remained narrow. railroad bonds stayed irregular yet firm, with a weekly bond total of 8,125,000 and 7,000,000 for the previous week.
Wheat trading was quiet with steadier tones than earlier. July contracts attracted the most attention and closed about 3 cents higher than yesterday, while May stayed within its range and finished unchanged. Corn trade began fair but faded to inactivity as the session wore on. Oats lagged, with prices softer and the day closing lower.
The April 14 market notes receipts from Catrix, Haas, and Laser show totals of 38 head, 1400 head, and 1900 head with shipments to New York and Philadelphia. Prices are described as steady or unchanged with varied totals for pigs and Yorkers and four cars sent east.
A Melbourne critic argues for broad, world minded education that emphasizes tangible progress and global awareness over antiquated classics. The piece condemns narrow pedantry and urges educators to teach geography, engineering feats, and current world affairs to prepare boys for contemporary life.
A locomotive engineer describes nerve bending days aboard the limited from Pittsburg to Alliance. He notes vigilant observation, tight schedules, and frequent near misses with freight trains, stressing the strain of keeping speed without risking lives and the challenge of maintaining steam between grades.
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