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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1892
Page
12
New York reports Maher in excellent condition for the Barrier title clash with Goddard. Trainers note a strict daily routine including ten mile morning spins, bag work, wind trials, rope skipping, and heavy afternoon workouts with extended runs and muscle work. Betting favors Goddard at 5 to 4 to 6 to 4.
Billy Meyer agreed to fight Dick Burge the English lightweight champion before the New Orleans Mardi Gras week with a $5,000 purse. Weigh in expected around 138 pounds. The Olympics seek rivals for Burge and McAuliffe, and wrestlers Evan Lewis Ernest Roeber are courted with offers by the Olympic committee. Parson Davies declines commitment until Thursday’s winner is known.
Barroom chatter and wagers run high as Peter Maher tests Goddard this evening in New York. Pittburgh crowds travel in force to witness the boxing bout with odds swinging from 5 to 1 for Goddard to 2 to 1 on Goddard in places. Some tips from the East claim Maher is certain to win, while others push contrary claims and dispute published odds.
A Coney Island Athletic Club representative and reporters checked Peter Maher’s training at Navesing Highlands and found him in excellent condition and working hard. Trainer Tom Clark said Maher has been faithfully preparing for the mill and is in better form than when he fought Firesimmons. Maher weighed about 11 1/2 stones during the start of training and is expected to impress in the Australian showdown.
James Corbett, renowned pugilist, was arrested in Boston on a breach of contract case brought by Joseph A. Lannon for $5,000. Corbett appeared in court as required, though not taken into custody.
Buckenberger of the local baseball club plans to confer with Bayne the promising young pitcher. He says Bayne is talented and may join a strong team to his advantage. Farrell is expected to play there next year. Caylor continues to speak with his old smooth bore loaded for music.
Gorreseere December 7 reports a day full of upsets as longshot winners captured multiple races and bookies piled up. First race results list Greenwich, Merry Duke, George, Bolivar among others with varied payouts, followed by four more races detailing horses like West Park, Miss Annie, Rhoda Filly, Lord Harry and Bob Sutherland with betting prices and outcomes.
Guttenberg to-morrow pools listed for six races with maidens and selling events. Horses named include Anna Common Enola Spot Don’t Know Carmelite Hess Deceit ful Lizzie D Gilly Stes Silver Prince Bowbery Blacklock Glendine Version Far fy Blosser Luray Susie Filerge Vespanan Helen Page one Glendine Bird oe St. Luke Ecarte Thorn dale Fairplay Amos Thorn dale Adelina Mart Vocalise Turk T Ltd and more.
Champion Frank Ives reports a scheme to block his title bid before his January match with Roberts. He planned to practice on an English table still not arrived despite cables and messages to manufacturers. He warns backers to be cautious and may not defend the Brunswick cup.
At a yacht club meeting in Lorpox on December 7 a motion to maintain the present rating system for competitive sailing was carried by a large majority.
The column surveys a heavy slate of events from Chicago to New Zealand. Storer plans to ship to New Orleans for winter racing, while Bon Beakes joins Buffalo Athletic Club and Greco-Roman challenges arise at 140 pounds. Pacific and East Coast racing headlines mix with rowing plans at the University of Pennsylvania and a San Francisco bidding scene.
President transmits the State Department report on the 1817 Great Lakes armament agreement with Great Britain. It notes no current British or Canadian naval vessels on the lakes, mentions two Dominion revenue cutters, and urges updated terms reflecting modern naval realities.
A congressional clerks statement shows regular and permanent appropriations for fiscal year 1893 04 total 505 861 335 dollars an increase over current year striving with rivers and harbors excluded. Revenues for 1894 are projected at 490 121 365 dollars leaving a deficit after sinking fund and other factors. Representative Wilson proposes rules committee study of treasury conditions and future revenues.
Senator Hill introduces a bill to repeal the Sherman silver purchase act of 1890 but excludes sections tied to coinage. Representative Harter backs a sugar bounty abolition plan, proposing a universal tariff of one half cent per pound on imports starting February 1, 1893, with sugar bounties ending. A Wisconsin representative seeks a joint committee to study revenue law changes. Treasury says China policy briefing follows.
A merchant who left the United States twenty years ago and later conducted business in China forfeited his domiciliary rights and cannot return without the certificate of his own government as required by the Chinese Exclusion Act.
The Treasury Secretary approves Chicago customs rules allowing burning or destruction of wrappers and packages containing exhibits for the World’s Fair when cholera is prevalent in cities of origin. The measure targets potential contagion, stating germs may be carried by wrappers though new merchandise poses no danger.
Smallest actors headline a December show lineup at the Alvin Theater with Candy. Baroness Blanc debuts at the Duquesne in Deception. Barry and Fay pair returns in McKenna's Flirtations at Grand Opera House. Lillian Russell company appears in Lost in New York at Harris Theater with grand spectacle. Fatima the snake charmer and other curios perform at World’s Museum Theater. Tan Mourderanes and Lost My New York feature at local venues.
Joan N Green of Baier county was arrested Tuesday night for shooting on the Street and fined 2 dollars. Joan Parxins colored was held for court yesterday by Jud Hyndman on a larceny charge from James R Bold Muza. Manzr Larrs of the Southside made information against her husband yesterday charging non support. Thomas Gross was committed to jail yesterday by Alderman Cahill on a larceny charge preferred by Frank Williama.
Advertisement touts genuine diamond rings from 50 cents and solid gold items from 8 dollars, with many pieces priced below standard dealers. Includes charms, brooches, pins, silver items, and Derby Meriam & Rogers novelties, all guaranteed with refunds if unsatisfied.
A local clothier advertises a three hours Thursday sale offering boys long cape overcoats at 16 dollars each with a limit of one per customer. The sale runs 9 to 11 o'clock and features sizes for boys 4 to 6 and up, at the corner Grant and Diamond streets.
The Weath lowinger Bureau notes dec 6 daily readings for Pirrenono. AM 54 122 F older figures 04.97 OT 8 PM 60 averaging 60, 22 above normal. Relative humidity 0 to 88 percent at 8 AM. Lowest temp 49 in December since 1885. Forecast official data include 20.88 2.30 29.74 8 Fr. w 29.60 readings.
Special telegrams report business steady in Louisville with a cloudy day. River conditions show a fill of 2 feet 11 inches and canal depth of 7 feet 4 inches. Vessels A. E. Woodruff moved upriver to Cincinnati while Alie Brown is set to depart Madison for Pittsburgh. Departures include Cincinnati, Bifer, City Garrolsten, Big Kanawha for Evans.
Wanmen River at 1 to 3 feet clear and warm. Mokgas Town River at 10 inches and rising with clear conditions. Thermometer 62 at 4 PM. Brownsville River at 6 feet 3 inches and rising with cloudy skies. Thermometer around 6F.
The report notes river levels rising in multiple locations including Evansville and Cincinnati with measurements around four to six feet. Forecasts mention snow and evening precipitation with debris and travel impacts likely.
Report from Morgan town shows James G. Blaine and H. K. Bedford listed among packets on the river with empties aboard. The Andes Was delayed by fog. Davis Island dant noted. Water depth readings and boating stage indicate mixed conditions as arrivals from Ocean Steamship lines to New York and Hamburg face timing constraints.
After a day and night of nonstop labor a fire at Eagle Hill collapsed the church and damaged nearby properties in Pottsville. Ebenezer M. E. Church, among the city’s oldest, built in 1818 and rebuilt after a 1855 fire, sustained major damage. Odd Fellows and Cronin faced stock and furniture losses, while remodeling plans for a Pittsburgh contractor were announced.
In Pancensburg a feud between farmers David Alkire and Perry Collins escalated to a brutal fight using fists and guns. Alkire was mortally wounded as authorities investigate motives and connections.
Smithfield street jewelers Hardy and Hayes publish a small illustrated educational booklet titled Facts on Our Glass. It promotes natural gas outings as a side note and signals their role as sole local agents. DeWitt’s Little Early Risers pills are endorsed as perfect in action and health, described as small and very certain.
An ad urges fair transactions and decries bait-and-switch sales. It touts seasonal stock, including a $10 Cheviot suit and a $16 Black Malon overcoat, arguing quality sells without gimmicks and advising buyers to shop at toy stores for cheap umbrellas rather than pay extra with an overcoat.
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