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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1889
Page
6
Ex Congressman ONeill blasts Brotherhood failures in St Louis and Columbus while predicting buffalo and Pittsburg clubs will fail. He urges six club circuit and warns that heavy financing will drive losing seasons, with St Louis potential as Brotherhood base.
The Buffalo Players' club, led by manager Jack Rowe, pushes ahead with preparations for a lively season next year. The club lists recruits and positions, signaling Buffalo’s push to popularize baseball and improve team operations ahead of the March schedule meeting.
Players from the league city react to Mike Tiernan joining the New York club for 800, with some reporting a different offer from the Players' League. The dispute centers on Tiernan's requested 600 salary drop and whether the two leagues truly contrasted in pay.
Fred Carroll plans caution before committing to any contract as President Nimick reports a letter expressing difficulty in finalizing arrangements. He notes bad weather and travel issues hinder plans for a Christmas Day baseball game at Recreation Park and mentions possible postponement if conditions worsen.
Fragmentary report notes a quiet baseball scene on December 2 with readers awaiting the association’s decision at 2 pm. The text is garbled and incomplete, with names and places not legible.
The Athletic Club representative says to expect good news within a week. He notes Mr. Whittaker is away hustling and will return to discuss eight clubs in the American Association and preserving the club's National Agreement position. The speaker warns the present uncertainties will eventually clear for the benefit of those remaining in the business.
Philadelphia December 22 Brighter prospects dawn for the American Association An effort will be made to reorganize the circuit with possibly eight clubs Rochester admitted leaving five clubs The report that Columbus joined the International Association or St Louis applied to the Western is not true A January meeting will clarify the five circuit plan Athletic manager Whittaker chairs the American Circuit Committee The Bold is an American Association team with plans to avoid scheduling conflicts and Brooklyn Cincinnati Indianapolis Toledo Detroit are possible franchises under consideration
Rochester’s whispers say Von der Abe and two other magnates stayed at a local hotel after secret talks with General Henry Brinker a leading baseball enthusiast and director. They discussed consent and the potential of a new franchise while keeping plans private and the aim to retain manager Pat Powers.
A document shown by a Players' Brotherhood member claims James Mutrie to quit Day and manage the New York Players' club in 1800 for a salary of 5000 dollars. Witnesses include E. F. Bell George F. Gore and Nick Engel. The agreement is described as badly illegal yet sensational among baseball men.
The London Theater hosts a big T2bour race starting at noon with about 18 contenders. Favorites include Day and the Creamac challengers with strong exchanges yesterday. Track conditions are hard and participants boast confidence as they aim for the Golden Cup, seven pounds lighter than last time.
John Quinn, a local sportsman, returned from the East and plans to attend the McClelland verses Miller race in Philadelphia. Quinn backs McClelland, expects a Miller win, while Upham warns Farrell to prepare. Farrell faces signing for about 4000 dollars and weighs more than 158 pounds, with talk of a Western departure if a satisfactory East match arises.
Tommy Warren the featherweight champion was arrested in Oakland for beating John Church's wife. He was jailed in Church's own cell after the incident at Church's home. Church faces a separate three month sentence for related conduct and insult.
The Herron Hill Gun Club plans a Christmas Day programme with contests and prizes weather permitting. Readers can expect matches with entry fees and prizes including gun cases and a large turkey for top places.
Washington readers anticipate a festive football spectacle on December 2 featuring the Naval Academy team against a distinguished local lineup. Cadets aim to outshine Princeton in this prime matchup with prominent players and senior officers expected at Gate Park.
The United Hunting Fishing and Camping Clube met at Pittsburg Rod and Gun Club. Reports from clubs were read, notes on Hague and the Fish Warden were discussed, 28 fish law convictions reported, warrants for $8 issued, and new club applications considered. The next meeting will be the second Saturday in January.
At year start Mr. Lucky Baldwin offered 95 000 he would not see any of his horses race on an Eastern track this year. His horses went East but Baldwin avoided paddock and stretch appearances as victories and defeats folded into a cautious absence. He remains free from the wager when he next travels East to pursue the Derby or other events.
The Spirit of the Times notes McLaughlin will begin duties with P. Lorillard early next year. Critics doubt his fit, citing Lorillard’s lack of trainer experience and dependence on others for stable practice with horses like Mins Woodford and Sir Dixon.
A caller leaves a challenge note for Billy Glory asking if he will duel an unknown opponent. The writer proposes meeting at The Dispatch office on Saturday at a stated time to arrange a match. The missive contains garbled signatures and a weight claim.
Backers plan a sweepstakes with Davy Sheehan Smith and Rosser racing at Homestead on Saturday. The event offers a 75 yard dash for 60 dollars or 100 dollars each with the winner takes all.
Lowpor December 22 report states a boxing match between the Australian pugilist Sia and Jem Smith is planned for midday at a racquet court in Broges with teams and patrons awaiting details.
Sporting notes report Brumarr and Vaquelin set to clash on January 23 with mention of pace and other harness racing items. The piece also notes horses at Philadelphia, sickness claims, and various owners and handlers amid a winter season of racing updates.
December 23 dispatch adds that Kittie Meeker found the scene after delivering milk. Charles Mossman entered the deserted house and saw a dead baby on the floor, two bodies with gaping throats in another room, and a bloody murder scene involving a man and his wife. A razor handle was found nearby.
J H Thomas of Springfield Ohio courts labor backing as he positions for a Senate run against Calvin S Brice. He claims strong workingmen support and argues McMahon could gain if Brice loses, while acknowledging a loose campaign style and wary expectations for a late Christmas finish in the contest.
Reports from Montreal say Silcott the House of Representatives cashier and his mistress Herminie Thibault are in the city. Detectives have a clue and a large reward has drawn effort, but Silcott remains elusive and no arrests are confirmed.
The Brasilian Legation in Lexpis on December 23 states that President Da Fouseos issue is not serious. The note aims to reassure readers about political stability and minimize concerns over the dispute.
Dispatches from Quillamaine dated November 13 confirm Cas tello's encounter with the Makols and Castello's defense at Mupasen. Portuguese forces led by Contino and matched by three steamers pursue natives massed on the Zambesi toward the Shire river as Pinto plans subduing the Makols and returning to Oo.
Washington December 22 grave robbers strike in the city. Dr A C Adams a medical college demonstrator will be brought to court on a related count. Police halted a carriage with two bodies one white and one colored. The white woman is identified as Mrs Cheek of South Carolina avenue. Her body was reinterred in Congressional Cemetery after mutilated ears and bruised fingers were noted. The husband warns he will shoot on sight those involved.
Boston December 22. A table from Clearing House dispatches shows gross exchanges for the week ending December 21, 1889, with percent changes from the prior year. Pittsburg again heads Baltimore in clearing volumes as rates indicate rises or falls versus 1888.
Mrs. Knox of Pittsburg and her daughter Countess Di Montercolo have landed at the Normandie after traveling from a Virginia plantation. They are joined by Mrs. Barker of Pittsburg and may stay in the city or return home. Rumors say negotiations seek to reconcile the Count with his bride with Baron De Fava, the Italian Minister, acting as peacemaker.
A rare mid-winter thunderstorm hit Buffalo around 3 am, lasting about an hour with fierce thunder and continuous lightning. Winds reached 60 miles per hour, tearing signs, breaking windows and wires, and causing partial roof collapses as white caps formed on the harbor.
Allegheny General Hospital circulated about a thousand notices to friends of the institution seeking money clothing and groceries for hospital needs. The drive aims to stock the hospital and its wards during the holiday period. About 2000 in cash has been donated and a sizable quantity of clothing and groceries are reported as contributed.
December 22 Philadelphia reports a widespread mild influenza outbreak. Over 2,000 cases exist with rapid citywide spread along the Pennsylvania Railroad corridor. Hospitals report several staff and patients affected, with nurses and doctors noting atmospheric conditions and nervous temperaments as aiding factors.
An ex Mollie Maguires official mails a Wilkes-Barre paper alleging Franklin B. Gowen was murdered by a double. The letter states the Mollies had pursued Gowen for ten years and chose a lookalike to shoot him after Gowen left his hotel, then escaped through a window.
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