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Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 07, 1890

Page

6

Legal Action Looms Over National League Club Trio

Col Roger leads suits against Fogarty Sanders Farrar and Love as club directors weigh heavy legal costs. Guy Hecker is named manager amid debate on a Southern tour and possible injunctions against players. Probate of contracts cited as key factor in looming lawsuits.

Guy Hecker Colonel Rogers Philadelphia Fogarty Sanders Farrar Love Nimick Messrs. O'Neill Converse Cranks Gay Hecker Hecker Hocker Guy Cone National League

Bases and Bounds in Philadelphia Suit Over Players

Philadelphia solicitor files three equity bills in Common Pleas Court seeking orders to restrain Fogarty Sanders Farrar and Love from playing for any other club in the 1890 season and to prohibit Love from hiring rival players. The Fogarty case cites a reservation contract with 188% salary and season rights. Sanders and Farrar involve similar reservation terms, with October signing and bonuses reflected in the record.

Direator Philadelphia John I. Rogers Philadelphia Baseball Club, Limited Common Pleas Court No. É G. Fogarty Henry A. Love Henry M. Love D. Farrar Love Fogarty, Sanders Farrar Fogarty Ivoyenency Baseball Club Bis H. M Sanders Excey

Unknown telegram note reports contract status

A fragmented telegram from February 6 discusses Smalley and the contract with the League club. The message to Fred Carroll suggests an error in telegraphing and references signing status and a tech issue affecting completion.

SPRC Thuswaam al Johnson Fred Carroll Smalley Tech Aba

Inside facts on Hoosiers and New York League deal

Special telegram reports President Hewitt discussing league maneuvers at a New York meeting. John Day urged Brosh to sell Indianapolis players and franchise to a New York manager to boost talent for competition with the Brotherhood. Brosh refused, asserting a strong, profitable roster and vowing to transfer the championship west. Young pressed to sign Paul Hines for Indianapolis, with Hines demanding 35 dollars after a 250 dollar advance offer. Hewitt suggested he could market his franchise and outlined plans for a new city ball park.

Dispatch Wasninoros Hewitt Washington New York John B. Day Brosh Indianapolis Brotherhood Brown Hip Young Paul Hines Hines

Ned Hanlon's Happy Day Celebrates Taftville Wedding

A Taftville ceremony in Sacred Heart Church united Captain Edward Hanlon of the Pittsburg Players' League with Nellie J. Kelley. The high mass wedding featured Rev. William J. Kelley as celebrant and white brocade satin attire for the bride. The couple planned a wedding trip to Pittsburgh and will reside there. Hanlon, a Taftville native, is linked to local baseball circles.

Dispatch Norwich Cons Taftville Alay Pittebu Hanlon

Ward Arranges Southern Tour for Philadelphia and Brooklyn

George Wood says John M Ward is organizing a Southern tour for the Philadelphia and Brooklyn clubs. They will depart Charleston around the 15th to 20th of the month with Foreman, Parr, Farrar and Shannon among expected players. The trip aims to ready the team for the season upon return.

Parr Cunginga Nam Farrar Shannon antWech

Schedule Pointers for Greensburg Club In County League

A letter from Manager Myers of Greensburg discusses Greensburg’s potential admission to the County Baseball League. Fate hinges on Oakland club actions, with a conference between Secretary Barr and Manager Hanley planned tomorrow. The Oakland committee won’t meet next month. season opens in May and ends in September.

Barr County Baseball League Myers Greensburg Oakland Hanley Mittee

Brooklyn Admitted to American Association membership

The Brooklyn American Aton Baseball Club has been admitted to the American Association. The bulletin lists contracts for 18 with St. Louis and names several players and clubs including George Adams, William Klusman, Joseph H. Ramecy, Grant Briggs, Mike Lehane, James McGuire, Frank Shelbeck, and W. Barkley along with executives C. T. Bowers and Z. Phelps.

Brotherhood speakers discuss possible lawsuits in Pittsburgh

Several officials of the local Brotherhood club were questioned last night about proposed lawsuits. They voiced opinions that once Seas Talis fear 2 ie jon is ere be no suite in Pitsburg, Brotherhood supporters show little concern about any suit.

Pitsburg

New Orleans Races at Southern Winter Meeting Day One

New Orleans February reports a cloudy day at the Southern Winter Meeting with a wet track after a shower. First race features Lida leading early yet John Morris falls back as Lida wins by two lengths ahead of Pete Willis and Probus. Second race sees Nickel Plate edged by Friendless with Sickel Plate second. Fourth race ends with Vice Reggga beating Zeke Hardy and Solid Silver.

New Orleans Louisians Jockey Club John Morris Lida Pete Willis Pritchett Little Bess Sophiel Frank Merry Girl Jee Clapp Up Uge Jack Herew Am Hensselaer Clara Moore Mattie Meeet Duster Ib Rae Vatican Frent McHenry Anes Kengselaer Dack Screw Moore Dester Pana Buckler Zeke Hardy Biothburn i Clark Hardy Panama

McAuliffe Arrives in San Francisco Ahead of Fight

Jack Mc Auliffe, with backer Billy Madden, landed from Portland aboard the Manta Hosa to San Francisco. He appears stout after three weeks of exhibitions. On arrival he visited friend in Neptune Gardens and planned a daten with Australian champion Hilly McCarthy.

San Francisco Jack McAuliffe Billy Madden Portland McAuliffe Mitie Jack Ewes Neptune Gardens Hilly McCarthy McA Sienny Cones Meen Eee McCarthy

Right Hand Gestieder Plans Training at Golden Gate Club

The item notes that right hand gestieder is training but will not be at the California Club on the 14th while Peter and Kerrigan train together. Peter is said to be in fine shape for a uf with Charley Gronsson this month at the Golden Gate Club.

Gestieder Woreteg California Peter Kerrigan Charley Gronsson Golden Gate Club

Entries for Cliffon SPACIAL Telegram Race Track February 7

Friday entries list five furlongs and six half mile races with horses like Rosemary id Murray geelding Montana area Willie Barton Waldo Johnston and more. Notable note says first 2 year olds to start this year may include Sea perthus, likely the first such starter to win a race in this country.

Cuirrox Rosemary Id Murray Geelding Montana Area Willie Barton Littl Buck Waldo Johnston Stoneval Puy Atlarens Ee Meriy Sonti Ethel A Ayis Onn Gy E ‘Ames C. Aottery Free Pomeroy Exau Richland Itarrisos Neille Booker Colt Watteraee Miss Tisaie Golden Rod M. Douenn Polees Mareen Ateree Pall Mall Ga Hed Elm Bridget Keaton Hradford King Hazem Brait Glenmound Moonsane Grey King McCormicks Pizarro United Stas England

Guttenburg Race Results Reported in Special Telegram

The dispatch quotes a Guttenburg race card with five furlongs results Howe winning at 4 to 5, Campoenal 2 Beaneve 4 second. second race Buck stone first with Peril second. third race Bing William placed. fourth race Halph Hinck led with Halph Hinck as second. fifth race Burnside won with Grey Cloud second and Vigilant third.

Houpson Courr Daivine Park Guttenburg Howe Campoenal Beaneve Regenes Oo Vand Tima Buckstone Iand Peril Iene Nai Ao Farlon Ols Ito Sr Ulu Bing William Wied Tol Abaster Wrime Burnside Fist Grey Cloud Oe Vigilant

Organizing Fight Split. Old Club Opposes New Nine Base team

At Hammeurs February 6 directors and many stockholders of the old Har Baseless Club vote to back a nine despite a new club formed by most players under Manager Farrington planning a large grandstand on Susquehanna river island grounds. The old club defends Farrington and discounts the new league association. Ed Smith aims for a comeback with backers led by Masterson near Denver.

Scandrets Gain Fm Nimick Scandrett Souther Converse Hammeurs Farrington Susquehanna River Farrin

McCarthy Dixon mill contest may be postponed

In New York February the McCarthy-Dixon mill event faces postponement as the host town warns participants to relocate if a new battleground isn’t secured soon. Officials say the quit notice complicates plans and the contest could be delayed despite lawful conditions.

New Yorke McCarthy-Dixon Igen

Post Mortem Sparks Sensation in Zanesville

Coroner William Ruth and doctors Holston and Davis found evidence of malpractice in the death of Cora Mitchell after performing a post mortem. Sheriff Bolin appeared with an injunction from Court of Common Pleas on behalf of father A. Mitchell as the lid was being replaced. McKeesport and surrounding districts held a patriotic parade and banquet under McKeesport Castle.

Zanesville William Ruth McKerrsport McKeesport Pittsburg Allegheny Braddock America McKeesport Castle

Ackworth Files Suit for Damages Against Pittsburgh & Western

In Yourestown a special telegram reports Sarah Ackworth of New Castle Pa has filed suit seeking damages from the Pittsburgh and Western Railway. The action names William L Ackworth and cites a death or injury claim arising from an incident after 830000 profits mention, with details scant in the fragment.

Yourestown Sarah Ackworth New Castle Pittaburg and Western Rail William L. Ackworth

Beaver County Bar Association Holds 56th Banquet

Special telegram reports 27 members of the Beaver County Bar Association banqueted at the Saurback Hotel to celebrate their sixty sixth anniversary. Toosts were bright and appropriate and an elaborate menu was served.

Bricuros Beaver

Girls protest pay cut at local glass factory

February 4 report notes female workers at the upper glass factory grinding punch tumblers protested a wage reduction from 2 to 1 cents a dozen. One worker stayed on after managers said those not willing to work could quit.

DMP

Child fatally hit by Chartiers train in Washington

A five year old child named Howard was instantly killed when struck by a Chartiers train in Washington Pa. The accident occurred about 5 PM and the relatives live in her, Pa.

Dispatch Washington, Pa Howard Chartiers Her

Wage Pact Nears Signature in Coal Region

Virtually settled wage agreement for a one year term sets mining at 107 per 100 bushels. The dispute now centers on what defines a full coal wagon with operators preferring level full wagons and workers demanding level fall at the face. If no concessions are made a strike looms. minors’ committees averted conflict earlier.

Sreseay van Dusen

Charters Granted for Railroads in Pennsylvania and New York

A charter is granted for the Kinzua Creek Railroad spanning 12 miles in McKean County from near Anderson switch to the N Y L. E. W. bridge with capital 120000. Directors include Nelson Moore P B Dunkle F Hawworthy Morrison Morrison Mitchell and T P Ball. A second charter is issued to the Connellsville, Senoastaaes and a Port Railroad Company for a route from WestOrt Clifton County to A Back Potter County about 4 miles with capital 50000 and directors N J Peck A B Crowell F C Leonard C H Armstrong and ls Peck. Additional names include De Conde A M S Blair of Av antaville IL and Charles Adair of finer.

Om Crry Kinzue Creek Anderson Switch Western New York and Pennsylvania Railroad McKean N. Y Nelson Moore Dunkle F.haworthy Warren Morrison F.C. Leonard C. H. A Armstrong Ls Peck de Conde A M.S. Blair Avantaville, IL Charles Adair Finer

McFarland Plans Early Test Well In Franklin Brady Areas

Special Telegram from Butler Pennsylvania February 6 John D Mc Farland of Pittsburg secures about 400 acres of oil and gas leases along Muddy creek in Franklin and Brady townships and will begin a test well within two days The rig and boiler are on site and drilling contract is awarded to Miller of Butler The project aims to rapidly start and exploit a new oil field on John Bakers farm in Franklin Township

Butler John D. McFarland Pittsburg Muddy Creek Franklin Brady Townships McFarland Miller John Baker

Million Dollar Plant Proposed at Falls Creek

A $1,000,000 tannery enterprise is planned at Falls Creek Pennsylvania. Projector Mr Proctor and a superintendent inspected 28 acres between Falls Creek and a second creek. Land owned by the Baum estate of Du Bois. Projected plant would be among the largest for tannin production and require many workers, possibly creating a village. Four railroads serve the area boosting bark and leather transport and land values.

Falls Cneek Falls Creek Proctor Baum du Bois Buffalo Rochester Xseeeare Allegheny Valley Reynoldsville Far Creek

Encouraging Offer for Steel Works in Monongahela

Reliable authority states a group in Monongahela proposes locating a steel works in the city with liberal terms. The project would involve a $200,000 investment and start at once, signaling a strong and hopeful development for local industry.

Steel Works Mononganhela City

County to sue Wilson over ten thousand in deposits

Attorneys named by the Chautauqua county board begin action to recover 10000 paid to Wilson in certificates of deposit to Orrin Sperry county treasurer. The suit targets Sperry’s defalcation and the May term of court is expected to calendar the case.

Om Crrr Chautauqua County Wilson New York Orrin Sperry Sperry

Constable Elections To A Three Year Term In Bellefonte

In Bellefonte Pennsylvania Judge Furat's ruling will be upheld asserting constables elected last year will serve three years. The decision contrasts with other judges in the state and affects county election terms going forward.

Bellefonte Furat Tate

Time to Make Friends Signals Crawford Governor Bid

In Awtoona on February 6 State Senator Dela mater of Crawford County visited for a gubernatorial candidacy event. Leading Republicans hosted a Logan House reception where the candidate shared warm greetings with attendees.

Distator Awtoona Delamater Crawford Logan House

Ridgeview Coal Works Poised for Early Restart

PSCIAL telegram from D OC George manager of Ridgeview Coal Works reports preparations underway for an early restart of operations at the Ridgeview plant. No work today but once crews are ready production will resume in full.

Latone D. OC. George Ridgeview

Equally Determined in Labor Standoff at Walston

Walston and Adrian show little change as a new invoice from the anthracite regions arrives. The company remains determined to either take back only nonobjectionable former workers or hire a completely new force. Strikers stay unified and insist on payment for dead work and a guarantee of daily work. About 100 Italian evacuees from Adrian are housed nearby, socializing and finding moments of cheer amid displacement.

Punxsutawnhey, Pa Walston and Adrian Mer

Eight Golden Weddings Celebrated at Poverty Point School

A local feature from Poverty Point in Wilmington township Lawrence county notes eight couples near the John R. Wilson school celebrated golden weddings. It lists Mr. and Mrs. John Wilson and seven other couples with two additional near the school to mark ten living golden wedding pairs. Two spouses died in the past year. Poverty Point also claims the county's oldest resident, a 102 year old named Thomas.

Poverty Point Lawrence County Wilmington Township John R. Wilson Polthouse John BR. Wilson James F. Johnston James R. Johnston van Orad Peer Nelders James Woods Isaac Gibson James T. Johnston Wilson van Dredel Wilmington Thomas

Poisoning Suspect Arrested After Belle Simpson Dies

Belle Simpson, about 20, dies at her brother in law Alexander Smith’s Mingo house near Steubenville. Her mother says she drank medicine from Frank Smith of Wellsburg, suspected arsenic poisoning. Frank Smith, 22, is arrested after resisting arrest. inquest set for tomorrow. letter from victim may influence case.

Alex, Smith Mingo Steubenville Belle Simpson Alexander Smith Belle Frank Smith Wellsburg Brashear Jarr Thenet Smith

Ayer’s Sarsaparilla Cures Rheumatism Claims

An advertisement extols Ayer’s Sarsaparilla as the most effective cure for uric acid in blood and rheumatism. It features testimonials from Mrs. R. Irving of New York and L. A. Stark of Nashua, praising complete recovery after using the remedy and urging buyers to purchase from J. C. Ayer & Co. The notice lists price: $1 per bottle, six bottles for $5.

Ayer Elscomfort Chicago R. Irving Ye St New York L. A. Stark Nashua

New Castie Survey Aims To Cut Pittsburg Line Distance

A February telegram reports a new survey along the Pittsburg and Lake Erie railroad. Construction on I-28 will start as weather allows and finish by early summer, shortening the Pittsburg Youngstown distance by about three miles. The line will run nearer the riverbank and employ over 000 Italian workers, with more to join in spring. The project promises faster, more direct service with fewer grades.

Castie Pittsburg Iowa Street Rampart Street Allequipps Street Cseusa Tien Ani Lowa Street Quippa Center Avenue Belees Aman Geo Tevpaard Bolliday Geo Booth Silverste Jeune Ty McCallin Mayo Pma A. D. Hee

Kennedy Convicted and Partner Held on Suspicion

Special telegraph dispatch from Exre reports William Berry and Harry Kennedy arrested at Corry on concealed weapons charges but held as suspected burglars. A large number of postage stamps found on one man supported burglary links to a safe at Kerr Hill near Taherville. Judge Gunnseon suspended Kennedy. both to be taken to Meadville for burglary trial.

Exre William Berry Harry Kennedy Corry Kennedy Ee Kerr Hill Well Taherville Gunnseon Kennedy Evi Meadville

Builders Unite to Enforce Union Labor in McKeesport

The McKeesport builders announce only union workers will be hired in the city. A trades union covers plasterers carpenters painters tinners plumbers and masons will join next Monday. After May 1 all building in the city and suburbs must be union work.

McKeesport Papacial

Sensational Charges Planned in Chered Circles

A sensational church story stirs New Castle and New Bedford with charges and counter charges expected to lead to a church trial. Citizens follow developments as the case is investigated and the truth sought.

New Castle New Bedford M. E

Farmers Reject Roads Over Cost Says Institute

A two day Farmers Institute session opened in Armstrong County at the Court House. Papers on Roads and Roadmaking drew discussion. The main view was that the idea of good roads appeals to city folk more than farmers, who deem the cost prohibitive.

Kitrannyine Farmers’ Institute of Armsrong County Court House

Oral Inquisition Under Brooks Act Targets Liquor Dealers

Judge Gunnison sentences two liquor law violators under the Brooks act and orders about a dozen prominent liquor dealers who have applied for licenses to appear next Monday for an oral examination under oath. The new inquiry is seen as strong action on liquor control, drawing mixed reactions from liquor interests and prohibition supporters.

Gunnison

Train Collision Delays Panhandle Train at Bowerstown

A telegram from Columbus reports second Panhandle section No 6 colliding with No 8 at Bowerstown 115 miles east of Columbus. Injuries to Engineer Martin and Fireman Turner are not serious as crowds gather amid the mishap.

Columnus Panhandle Columbus Bowerstown Martin Turner Pars Nju

County to Erect Its Own Gallows in Andrews Case

Bellefonte Pennsylvania February 6 report that after the Andrews conviction the county commissioners will build their own gallows rather than borrow Lycoming County’s. The decision comes as there are two murderers to hang instead of one, changing the previously planned method.

Bellefonte Andrews Lycoming County

Powderly Seeks Writ for $10000 Damages in Scranton Case

Special telegram from Wilkesbarre reports Powderly swearing out a warrant before Alderman Foler for the arrest of his man on a claim of $10,000 damages. A constable departed Scranton to Scottsdale to seize Callaghan.

Powderly Tita Dispatch Wilkesbarre Foler Han Ian Scranton Scottdale Callaghan

Wheeling grocers fail amid Atlantic slump

The retail grocery firms Pickett and Smith and A Brink enauer facing failure amid a tough market in Wheeling West Virginia. The telegram from Wheeling reports hardships for local merchants and a potential closure of operations affecting their Bouinaide trade area.

Wheeling W. VA Pickett & Smith and A. Brinkenauer Bouinaide

Ordinance Locating Braden Alley in Pittsburg

City ordinance locates Braden alley from Meadow Street to Everett Street in Pittsburg. Describes centerline measurements and directions for a twenty foot wide alley and provides enactment dates and official attestations.

Braden Alley Meadow Street Everett Pittsburg Everett Atrest Ashley Street Carver Street Larimer Avenue Mayflower Street Luna Strest Asid Braden Alley A. D H. P. Ford Geo G. L. HO Day Common Council Geo. Booth WM. McCalelon W. H. McCleary Innance Bank

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