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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1890
Page
6
Captain Samuel Keys buys a young son of the famous horse Wilkes at Lexington for 3509. The item notes Keys plans for running horses next season, praising runners’ earnings and detailing his purchase, travel with Mrs. McCarthy, and prior trotting fame and future intentions.
Promising trotters change hands as Kentucky dealers sell to T Eh Kitchell of Lakewood Michigan a bay rearling colt by Red Wilkes out of Mambrino Jane for 1000 dollars to W H Crawford. A yearling filly by Wilton out of Avoca by Ellersie Wilkes sells for 2000 pounds to Bowerman in Lexington. A black filly Corvelia by Wilton out of Colonel Eennor sells for 100 dollars to an unidentified buyer in Lexington. Steinberg, once offered for 13000, now set for the Hartsville sale in February after a strong season earnings record.
Captain Samuel Keys, a veteran horseman of Pittsburg, bought from B J Treacy of Lexington a promising five year old colt named Reddins for 3000. He is by Red Wiles out of Lady Dennison by John Dillank, with Red Wilkes as sire of Prince Wilkes and several other horses. Observers praise the colt as well bred and exceptional among recent arrivals.
In Castor Illinois in December the local horsemen discuss adopting a one mile kite shaped track, one of four in the country. If approved a stock company with capital of 3000 dollars will be formed and construction may start before the spring meeting.
In Philadelphia on December 11 two State championship billiard matches were played. Cline defeated Rhoades 25 to 51 in the afternoon with superior execution. In the evening Burris of Pittsburg defeated Dodds 30 to 17 as Dodds lost heart and made faults while Burris built a steady lead aided by Lilliands coaching.
Jacob Schaefer dismissed an international handicap billiard tournament in Paris calling it unappealing. He said the first prize of 1000 dollars offers no real money, would require leaving his business, and he would not travel for a trip with heavy handicaps or no expenses paid.
A New Year conference between National League and American Association representatives met today but produced no substantive action. The session focused on general talk and produced little progress on outstanding issues.
Fragmentary report notes tensions over shaping a new association club likely in Houston. It mentions a pool of candidates and questions about where former league players will go, with decision time described as troublesome and unresolved.
Prof Kirchner of East End Gymnasium has organized an athletic exhibition and wrestling contests for Tuesday evening in the gymnasium hall. Boxing matches are a leading feature with a silver cup awarded for the wrestling event. Fencing demonstrations by Cunningham and Kesster, contortion by Close and Layng, high kick events by several participants, and a horizontal bar class accompany the program. Fred Goodwyn serves as referee and Gernert's Orchestra provides music.
A local P. L. stockholders meeting is set for today to settle minor affairs. Director Neill may buy Nimick and Converse, but will not be bought out. Henry Brown exits the business, selling his stake to Nimick and Converse for 2700. Talks continue on forming a 350000 capital limited stock company and Hanlon may leave if a new club isn’t organized soon.
McClelland met McCabe to discuss a forfeit of 50 dollars for a limile footrace set for Christmas Day. If no other entrant signs up, McClelland will meet McCabe at the office in the evening of the {0th inst} to sign for a ten pound side race, winner takes all, with a football game scheduled for Exposition Park on Christmas Day afternoon.
A Youngstown telegram reports a delegate will go to the football league meeting at the Hotel Schlosser in Pittsburg. The notice says Youngstown was reportedly not admitted to the league, and if exclusion stands an independent league may form with Youngstown and five other cities to provide strong football.
Princeton College plans a new football house. Henry T Head claims a pacer will run 2:40 or better when the blue birds sing. A cricket league proposal gains support from Belmont and Germantown figures. An operation on a famous setter is reported. A letter from New Castle F Sotapatna protests club admissions. A grand international handicap billiard tournament is planned for Paris with 1060 frames in prizes and wealthy backers.
Mononga Well River claims two more victims with several serious injuries from common hazards. Notable incidents include Thomas Bradley, 62, struck by a Panhandle train at Oakdale while lighting a lamp and dying at West Penn Hospital. an unidentified drowning at Cochran's station. Mary Kale drowned while the river is being dragged for her body. Owen Boyle struck by an engine on the B&O Railroad. William Doke injured when a wagon wheel passed over him after a fit. August Krugh burned by an exploding lamp used for painting repairs. Inquests and ongoing searches proceed in a tragic day of mishaps.
James TYsTex faces assault charges before Alderman Kerr for assaulting William McCullough. A well dressed man in the hill district is being hunted for disturbing women. Lizzie Griffiths, 15, of Soho, has parents seeking her transfer to Morganza as an ancoringihrec. Wd. Lewis stands trial for stealing $450 from C.S. Keifer's Allechem store. Mrs. Agnes Cats's love of chickens prompts workhouse retirement after obtaining two sows by false pretenses. James HastLox and William McCoy face court for attempting to break into Baltimore and Ohio freight cars. Three prisoners from Brookville sent to the workhouse attempted escape at Sharpsburg but were recaptured. W. Rit er of McKeesport acquitted of conspiracy with Granite State Loan Association by Magistrate McKenna. James Coxaxons’ visit to Mr. and Mrs. Maloney on Sherman Street interrupted by Lace Stokes. William Manchester and Major Martin charged with assault on Connors. Anticruelty agent Dean sues Joseph Taylor of Mulberry alley for cruelty to three children. Alderman Warner locks him up for $100 bail.
Judge Hale's will filed December 11 outlines an estate of 1,000,000 in realty and 80,000 in personal property. After liberal bequests to wife and relatives, executors manage the estate for 25 years, then one fourth to wife, nephews and nieces, and one fourth to a city empowered recipient to fund a free medical dispensary and a city library. Gifts include 20,000 to St. Luke's Hospital, 10,000 to the Society for the Relief of the Poor, 10,000 to the Protestant Orphan Asylum, and 10,000 to the Home for the Friendless.
The Attorney General began quo warranto proceedings in the Supreme Court to revoke the Cincinnati based Union Mutual Fire Insurance Company charter over numerous irregularities.
The American Federation of Labor opened its Detroit sessions with a Birmingham Alabama freedom of speech dispute and a plan to push the eight hour day. Delegates debated boycotts, urged organizing electrical workers, and considered resolutions on Sunday World’s Fair access.
ProE Ripce Acelyey reports a clash between hostile Indians and Chief Two Strikes at the Bad Lands. After a council, a row broke out with guns drawn. Two Strikes and followers sought agency aid, while 30 to 40 lodges aligned with Short Bull and Kicking Bear to press further into the Bad Lands and resist surrender.
Special Telegram Wheeling Dec 11 Fire broke out at 7 30 in the cooper shop of Wilson and Dunlevy Benwood destroying the building and burning out twelve families There was no local fire department and though Wheeling and Bellaire departments aided little could be done Loss put at 000 Henry B Blue a clerk for Thomas H Perkins and Co stock brokers was arrested in Boston for embezzling 17000 from May 1883 onward.
A report from Cayenne notes great suffering and deaths in forests with many bodies found. Socialists raise funds for Hamburg cigarmakers as manufacturers may concede when cigars on hand run low. Majestic carries 1,006 sacks of mail from Queenstown, the largest single-steamer mail to America, many containing Christmas cards. Berury reports a miners riot threat near Kablowitz with 200 on strike and a request for troop protection.
A weather update notes low pressure systems moving away to the Atlantic coast and fair conditions across the country west of the Mississippi. The Nova Scotia and Manitoba storms weakened as high pressure from the West and Northwest dominated, with light rain possible in the lake region and central valleys and a temperature drop in Montana and the Dakotas while Texas warmed.
A. Collyer Jr., son of Nashville financier A S Collyer, returned from Mexico and surrendered to authorities in Manchester Coffee County to face horse theft charges. He had posed as John G Carlisle Jr, son of Senator Carlisle, and was feted by officials including General Frisbee who hosted him and backed a $10,000 draft on the senator. About $9,000 of the draft was reportedly deposited in a Mexican bank and surrendered. the deficit will be made good.
Telegram dispatch lists river measurements for Mongast Towes Jiver at 6 feet 6 inches and rising with cloudy weather, then notes other towns such as WINNOWNsVILLE River at 4 feet 9 inches and rising, WARREN at 1.5 feet and stationary, ALLEGHENY JUNCTION at 3 feet 6 inches and falling, CASCINNATI at 16 feet and falling, WHEELING at 7 feet 6 inches and falling, and Vicks trG River falling, all with brief weather summaries.
A Marshalltown blaze at the Tremont Hotel rear caused heavy water damage on December 11. Boots and shoes stock worth 20,000 near ruin with 14,000 insured. P A Stern clothing badly damaged. Andrews Hart grocers modest loss insured. Archie Cox, hotel lessee, $1,000 furniture and similar building damage. fire started in basement, cause unknown.
The German National Bank of Allegheny Pa filed a suit in federal court to recover 65000 on a promissory note given in Lancaster Ohio on February 3, 1590. William F Ogura and others of Fairfield county are named defendants.
Judge Follett testified that the governor’s mention of lobbying at the extra session could not refer to him as he was in Columbus at his own expense trying to halt the initiated proceedings. T. J. Mulvibus gave similar testimony. George Moerlein, rheumatic, denied Reemelin’s father or Reemelin asked him for funds to fight the Board of City Affairs bill. The committee heard Fred Benninger, noting Reemelin was 1884 Democratic Campaign Treasurer and that he did not report or recall whether funds were kept.
Joseph Walstrom, a Polish employee at Black Diamond Steel Works, suffered a very severe fit yesterday. He was carried to his home on Thirty third Street for treatment, and authorities fear he may die.
Meadville Dec 11 County Treasurer Henry M Miller who also worked for Delamater Co resigned today and his resignation was accepted by the County Commissioners Cyrus Kitchen President of Meadville Savings Bank was announced as his successor Miller’s term would have run to Jan 5 1891 but he could not furnish the required bond to continue in office
In Axwwltey Ava a thousand workers walked out after four weeks of unpaid wages. The strike follows the company’s failure to provide a payment schedule despite persistent requests. A public strikers meeting is planned for today. Patrick Reagan, a Northern Pacific shop laborer, shot his wife before surrendering at the police station. his wife had filed for divorce yesterday.
A historic jewelers and silversmiths shop named Hardy and Haves operates from 520 Smithfield Street, offering a range of jewelry, silverware, and art dealer services amid the bustling downtown trade.
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