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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1889
Page
6
General sporting notes reveal Jim Waltz praising McShannie as a top prospect before he joins Hamilton. The piece covers league targets, salary views, and potential shifts among Association and League clubs with emphasis on Brooklyn Cincinnati and St. Louis dynamics.
Distemper sweeping wintering horses at the Lexington association course worries owners and trainers. Notable sufferer Champagne Charley risks training and late-season engagements. Several horses from Hyrown Dick's stable also fall ill as the disease disrupts racing preparation.
In New York on February 10 bookmakers discuss a large wager tied to the Suburban Stakes. Dave Johnson and others argue over which thoroughbred is stronger, with The Bard carrying 190 pounds and Terre Coties 100 as the bet's focal point.
In a fight this afternoon in Bare Heart Fravesend Kelly of New York and Maurice Rose of Brooklyn battled for a 300 purse. After three rounds Rose was warned for rule violations and near the end of the third round the referee called time but Rose continued punching. The referee and ring officials intervened to restore order as the bout ended.
Louis Fred Dunlap captain of the local ball club was badly beaten Friday evening in Bamberger's saloon. He and companions Jim Devi Amng Verdon Bar Holliday Brennan were attacked by an intruder who struck the party. Dunlap was dragged from the saloon and left in a badly injured condition, appearing much altered from his entry.
The famed jockey Jimmy MelLenghlin was in the city last evening, described as looking well and cheerful. He spoke of Frieeo before heading back East and declined to offer opinions on future results.
Tommy Ward and Jimmy Kennard known as The St Paul kid staged a costly farce for a light weight championship in an old barn near Findlay Ohio. After six fruitless rounds Kennard allowed Ward to knock him down. Ward won the purse and title as authorities prepared warrants for many spectators. The crowd dispersed toward McComb and Cincinnati amid arrests threats.
Special telegram from San Francisco reports rising controversy over the O Connor Gandaur rowing match slated for March 1. Stakeholders refuse to finalize, deposits not made, papers dispute authenticity. exponents accuse promoters of a fake race to capture money, with backers swapping between Chronicle and Examiner.
News from New York centers on Kilrain and Je Smith friends arranging a meeting next October and possible clashes involving Mitchell, Smith, McCaffrey, and other boxers. The chatter touches McAuliffe Myers and sparring tours as fights and side bets are discussed among sporting men and promoters.
C F Emery of Forest City Fann returns from Brantford Canada withDr W C Faitr and W H McCurdy. He paid A D Merrill about $15 000 for the remaining half of stallion Patron 2 14y and held a half interest two years ago for £12 500. Patron stands 7 years old, sired by Pancoast out of Beatrice, and is valued as a premier trotter. He will campaign in Columbus Ga this summer aiming to beat dress parade and stallion records.
A Hogan backer reported the outcome of the Ward Kennard affair and said Tommy Hogan would fight either Ward or Kennard for a stake with or without gloves, possibly both within a week, at not less than 20 a side. Hogan may weigh in at bantam weight with adjustments.
Swartwood continues efforts to assemble a 00d team for Hamilton. Ed is pushing hard despite costs. Telegram confirms catcher Gower will play for Hamilton next season.
Albert Randle of Circuati mails acceptance to shoot 100 live birds in Cincinnati on March 16 for 200 aid under Hurlingham rules. Dr. Carver issued the challenge and the contest is to be held under specified rules.
Jacob Schaefer challenges Maurice Daly to a two match billiards contest in Boston on February 1. Daly will pick balkline 14 inch or Daly offers odds of 1,000 to 3,000.
Duncan Ross has accepted Captain J C Daly's challenge for a return mixed styles wrestling match in Boston within a fortnight. The stake will not exceed 200 pounds per side.
Sporting notes mention Baltimore losses over 911000 last year and a March English championship bout between Surry and Mitchell.(Wrestling and boxing chatter dominates with names and local club opinions, plus a tongue in cheek take on umpires and professional wrestlers.)
Fire broke out at the Standard Oil Company's works in Constable Hook New Jersey tonight burning main buildings and tanks. Firemen efforts to control the blaze failed with losses estimated between 50000 and 75000 dollars.
Republican senators plan to block Hugh S Thompson’s Civil Service Commission appointment to keep the railway mail service under civil service rules. A new law taking effect February 15 would place 5200 employees under civil service. Democrats insist action rests with the President and Postmaster General.
A full length portrait of Lincoln, funded by a Senate bill for $15,000, is found not to be the artist’s work but owned by a syndicate of speculators. They allegedly refurbished the image and claimed it as a life portrait, raising questions about motives and the sitter’s identity. The origin and Senator Voorhees’s awareness remain uncertain.
Louis Huiler, concessionaire of the Lower California branch of the International Company, is accused by stockholders of misappropriating funds. Authorities have ordered his arrest, but he is in concealment. The complaint was filed by Velasco for American stockholders. President Diaz is personally handling the case. Great denouements are ex-
A storm braces across Europe with Holland submerged towns including Rotterdam Dordrecht Schiedam Zwolle and Campen hit by floods and shipwrecks and loss of life. Germany and France report heavy snow depths and widespread disruption.
At 2 AM an attempt was made to blow up the ramshackle five story double tenement at 7 Hester Street in New York. The fire started in the cellar and investigators found kerosene soaked rags and powder in a hidden storage area. Tenants who slept through the event claim strangers loitered nearby amid a feud between shopkeepers Rosenblatt Tramer and Lichman with housekeeper Mrs Harris siding with Lichman.
Anarchist and Secular Union speakers condemn United States Senator Blair and two laws. They oppose Sunday rest mandates and a constitutional clause to teach Christian religion in public schools. Jens Christensen mocks religion while E A Stevens voices secular defense. Grottkau warns of church capitalists plotting to force religion.
At 1 30 this morning a fire swept the bake shop of Joseph Simons at 146 Penn avenue caused by an oven collapse and gas. Officer Metzgar raised the alarm as flames consumed the building before help arrived. The second floor sleeping rooms were hard to evacuate with the proprietor aiding a woman down the stairs. Simons wife and baby escaped. Loss to the bakery is about 1500 insured for 600. Owner Adam Shraib of Forty third street faces about 1000 loss. Water damage affected Benge's third store at 1344 Penn avenue and Paul Haggerty's rear residence.
John Myers, 20, a Montana cowboy, went missing on the Stillwater River while hunting horses. He was found with both legs broken and severe head and facial injuries after being exposed in freezing conditions for about 30 hours, dragged by a horse and then crawling up steep bluffs to safety.
The divinity wing at Catholic University Washington will finish in May and open to students in September. The $100000 structure is a preliminary part of a larger plan and trustees expect total cost of about 34 to 35 million dollars with no debt planned.
Paris reports the Chamber of Deputies will likely approve the Sorutan d Arrondissement bill tomorrow after a brief debate. The main clash will occur over the Thursday revision scheme, leaving the Ministry's fate in doubt.
Petersburg correspondent reports Count Tolstoi’s plan to reform local government approved despite opposition in the imperial Council. The Standard notes the reform scheme advances amid a split in high command and questions remaining hurdles.
A Greek arrival from Khartoum says Senussi forces have captured El Obeid and that the Mahdi is troubled by the development.
Former Samoa consul general Sewall criticizes Secretary Bayard for delaying action on Samoa outrages. He argues for a Berlin conference renewed under favorable terms, insists on truce in Samoa, restoration of Malietoa, and restoration of status ante con ferendum to protect U S prestige in the Pacific. He notes Coleman at Berlin and mentions Bismarck’s praise.
The North German Gazette reports Pendleton improving in Berlin and hopes he soon leads the AmericanLegation. It notes U S overtures on Samoa, made January 7 at the Foreign Office, are attributed to his initiative after his return to Berlin on New Year’s Day.
Kansas City report says the Kansas City Times will publish a facsimile of a secret agreement among coal contractors and penitentiary board members. The alleged scheme is said to defraud the state of large sums of money through mutually beneficial collusion.
Officials report the United States man-of-war Mohican departed Mare Island for Panama without entering San Francisco and was not seen by lookouts as she slipped out of the bay.
The Radicals of Milan attempted to celebrate the 1854 revolt but were forcibly dispersed by police. Snow storms halt rail and telegraph across Great Britain France and Germany. The Sultan of Zanzi bar fined Pemba Arabs 12000 for aiding murderers escape. Cardinal Ledochowski death report false. he improves. Plunder from Rome riot estimated at 75000 pounds. Germany seeks Vitu territory influence in Zanzibar. Herr Tuppen proclaims Lamu Islands German possession.
River conditions report closures for Brownsville Morgantown and Warren with river levels 7 to 10 inches at Warren and clear mild weather, Morgantown clear, Brownsville cloudy with 30 degrees at 4 PM.
In a forthcoming Chicago Times letter President Perkins of the Chicago Burlington and Quincy argues that blame for rate demoralization lies with the top managers, not subordinates. He questions current efforts to stabilize rates and warns that without dividing benefits and supporting weaker lines, railroad property could deteriorate and be sold to stronger lines.
Reports of viewers on the opening of streets from Wilkins Avenue to Forbes Avenue and Glenwood Avenue from Second Avenue to Dallas Avenue have been approved by Councils. Appeals to the Court of Common Pleas must be filed within ten days. E. M. Bigelow, Chief of Public Works.
Seven sewer construction reports from Nineteenth Street to the Allegheny river Linden and McPherson streets Edgerton to Fifth Avenue extension Our alley Stevenson to Logan Westminster Pit cairn Lilac and Elmer Street areas have been approved by Councils and will become final unless an appeal is filed in the Court of Common Pleas within ten days.
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