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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1890
Page
9
William Dodds returned from the recent State tournament in Philadelphia where he spoke with reporters at his billiard room. He cited sickness early in the event as the reason for a weak start and praised several rivals while noting local interest in a future city tournament.
Vice President Lane of the Union Pacific says the pause on the Portland to Seattle railroad construction is temporary pending further investigations along the line. Separate notices advertise Dr Miles Nervine cures and a sale of men’s neckwear at local shops.
In Pittsburgh and Philadelphia circles cricketers back a proposed national league. Local figures including Alex Macpherson and E. W. Clark Jr. discuss centralizing teams and venues at Exposition Park with players funding own trips. Other city leaders from Belmont Merion and Dolphin clubs voice support and suggest Detroit Chicago as participants.
Director J P ONeill received a letter from Manager Burnham explaining his Pittsburg visit and reasons for seeking the Pittsburg club post Burnham claims no office for himself and ONeill regards the letter as gentlemanly ONeill may go to New York tonight a charter for the new club should arrive Saturday a meeting of local magnates is set for Monday if organized ONeill will return to New York to help Manager Hanlon sign two or three players
Jo Bryan Jr sells the 2 year old colt by Robert McGregor to John Splan of Cleveland for 2000 dollars. Splan will ship the horse to England for racing. Separately Harvard announces no intercollegiate games next spring and bars its Cricket Club from playing Penn, amid faculty policy.
A local sportsman announced readiness to fight Charley McCarthy of Philadelphia for $500 a side at 145 pounds against Paddy Gorman. Gorman has challenged at 140 pounds, with 5 pounds extra allowed if he accepts. The fighter expressed hope for a reply.
In MoxsTEEAL on December 17 a Senior Lacrosse League meeting ruled no champion would be awarded for 1890 after Cornwall’s Leroux was found guilty of professionalism. Also from Loroox, Ten Pritchard defeated Alf Mitchell in 15 minutes, with Pritchard planning to sail to America next Saturday alongside McAuliffe and Madden.
A collection of brief items mentions Kansas City club mileage on Pickett, Tom Loftus to manage the Waeners, Jack Crapman in Brooklyn, Tir One t of St Louis Brown fame, three managing directors for a New York club with Day in supreme control, McAlear seeking relief in Hot Springs, Belmont assets tied to Potomac Futurity, Wendell Goopwlls returning from Weston, Amherst football selecting McClelland, and coaching, kicking records, weather impacts on games, and upcoming marriages and contests. The notes include race and boxing claims, clubhouse plans for Christmas Eve, and club director remarks on staffing.
New York reports the American Export and Trading Company has sold Treasury stock signaling strong market interest. Two subsidiary firms were organized this week to handle business through the Americas company and to yield substantial profits. Subscriptions to treasury stock are to open next day with expectations of large participation.
William D Wallace was found not guilty of bribing Tate Shaffer and Downing. The three men were ordered to pay $200 fines and serve county jail imprisonment until March 10 1891. The proceedings will be appealed to the Supreme Court.
Scranton tale claims Hughes of Allegheny City left ten thousand dollars to Pat Furey at the Green Hotel for eloquent cocktails and drinks. A lawyer traced the description of the barkeeper with a Roman nose and bushy hair, and Pat awaits the funds in a few days.
News from Reapine reports upcoming changes in railroad leadership. H H Carter resigns as Philadelphia Wilmington and Baltimore division chief. James Reed moves from Schuylkill Valley to Western Pennsylvania division with headquarters in Allegheny City. W H Myers succeeds Reed in Allegheny City starting January 1.
United Mine Workers of the coke region plan a $25,000 cooperative company to finance a general store with branch outlets across the area. Headquarters will be Everson with rail access and land. Spring start is expected after new agreements with operators.
A Pittsburgh syndicate led by R. C. Schwertz has optioned Scott land at Peters Creek after the Scott well's gas show. They plan a large glass plant near the well, with railroad access and coal from the Peters Creek vein, aiming to develop a town and extensive glass production.
In New Castle a court heard two Beaver Falls youths Elmer Vaughn and William Townsend plead guilty to running a wheel of fortune in Wampum during a circus visit. They held a Burgess issued license from J. C. Grandy for one day at $2, claiming reciprocity with Lehigh ton. Judge Hazen criticized church festival wheels and discharged the pair with costs.
The Ohio Oil Company drilled into Trento rock at a Carey area well causing gas and oil to surge out. The burning derrick exploded into flames as boiler sparks ignited oil soaked workers. Head drifter Henry Wilson died this evening and assistant Charles Henderson is fatally burned, with fears of inhalation.
United States Signal Service bulletin lists clearing skies Thursday with northwest winds and slightly warmer temperatures. The data includes station readings and lines for Calumet & Hecla Boston & Albany Frank s Gunn Boston & Maine Osceola Tamarack Cen. com Boston Land Co West End Law Old Colony Hell Telephone Wis. Cen common Allouex Mg. Co Water Power Atlantic Centennial Mining Boston & Mont N. Eng. Telephone
Special telegrams list river levels and weather for cities including Evansville Cincinnati and Allegheny Junction. Reports show rivers rising or falling with inches or feet and varying conditions from snow to rain and cold.
A rear end collision on the Hannibal and St Joseph Railroad east of Breckenridge Mo injured three people. The incident occurred about 9:20 P M when an extra freight from Kansas City Rear-ended the stalled eastbound EIi Express, badly damaging the rear sleeper and freight engine amid a second collision with a second extra freight. Engineer John Busby and fireman Ed Seaman were hurt after jumping from their engine. No fatalities reported.
Useful and ornamental items for desks and rooms are offered at affordable rates. A common sense stool with wood or enamel finish sells for 75 cents, bronse for $1, bric a brac wall cabinets in two popular patterns, plus a range of novel ties and assorted odds and ends suitable for wholesale and retail orders.
John Hebron and Bill Marshall stopped a Panhandle Railroad freight train at Hebron’s station and assaulted the crew in a brutal manner. Detective Lova transported them to Washington and locked them in. Authorities cite private spite as a likely motive, with no robbery attempted.
In Altoona sixteen thousand miners represented by delegates from District No 2 including Clearfield Center Jefferson Camorra Huntingdon Blair Somerset Blair Indiana meet to formulate wage demands effective January 1. Committees were appointed as routine business was handled and the convention will last several days.
In Wasicscr, Pa, Colonel Hawkins of the Tenth Regiment N G P orders postponement of a court of inquiry to January. The inquiry will review alleged unfair methods by some contestants to win Hazlett’s gold medal for rifle shooting. Queer shooting methods are expected to surface as evidence is heard.
Farmers in Beaver Falls plan a cooperative meat market to compete with the Armour house in town. They seek self protection after Armour opened a facility caused local butchers to refuse fair cattle payments.
Special telegram from Reading details the death of Mrs. Kate Veidy, 44, an almshouse inmate. While standing before an open range with other inmates, her clothing ignited. Companions could not help, and the flames were finally smothered with blankets as authorities were summoned.
Burlington Iowa and Franklin Pennsylvania clash over a Burlington Hawk Eye issue that accuses Rev Euclid B of grave character flaws. The dispute stirs religious circles as readers anticipate a forthcoming sensational pamphlet from local editors.
Three fresh button patterns for children join the shop’s cozy display in Nugget Scroll and Enamel varieties. Harpy & Hayes Jewelers at 520 Smithfield Street invites shoppers, with store hours listed as open every evening until Christmas.
State Dairymen's Association officers met in Meadville with President T. L. Ford presiding. Ex-President J. C. Sibley attended from Franklin as the group decided the next annual meeting would be held in Meadville in February.
The listing shows Hematitched Linen Table Squares priced 500 to 250, Momie Linen Dresser and Sileboard Scarf 250 to 550, Chenille Table Scarfs 75c to 600, Hematitched Tray Covers 50c to unspecified, Hand-Painted Celluloid Hand Cases 250 to 350, Silk Headrests 75c to 4, Toiletries Cushions and Bottles up to 650 per set, Hand-Painted Silk Tidies 75c to 450, Sofa Pillows Silk and Plush 3.10 to 750, Plain Lidia Silk double width 75c a yard, Figured India Silk double width 75c to 1, Wash Plush 1 to 3 a yard.
Catalog describes white and colored border handkerchiefs silk and lace items priced from 5c to several dollars, many fur trims and muffs including Persian lamb, black lynx fichus, and kid gloves for ladies and gents. Emphasizes widest assortment in Pittsburg with low prices and numerous discounts across textiles and accessories.
Catalog of jackets and coats with prices cut from various ranges. Items include beaver jackets, cheviot long vests, French beaver, Newmarkets, seal plush jackets, capes, Crewe sets, misses jackets, and fur trimmed pieces. Large discounts claim value up to half off or more. Limited selection with strong emphasis on fur and leather outerwear.
Display features latest fashions in neckwear and accessories including silk cushions mouchoir and handkerchief cases. Also showcased travel items such as compasses cigar cases pocket portemonnaies and alligator bags. Boston shows as the origin or listing location.
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