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Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 11, 1890

Page

6

Eight Clubs in National League for Next Season

New York February 10 The National League will consist of eight clubs next season. President Day and President Burns defend reducing to eight while Detroit Cleveland consolidation rumors gain traction. Washington and Indianapolis may be bought out with players distributed to remaining clubs.

New York President Day New Yorks Burns Brooklyn Stearns Detroit Cleveland Washington Mr. Hewitt Mr. Brush

Spalding and Gumbert Bargain Over Chicago Offer

Ad Gumbert discussed a contract with Mr Spalding on Saturday night. Spalding said Chicago would pay only 2500 for the coming season. Gumbert mentioned a 1500 offer from the Brotherhood, and both sides debated salary terms and league consent conditions.

Ad Gumbert Mr. Spaking Gumbert Spalding Belne Spalding Chicago

Against the Brotherhood plan meetings in New York area

Special telegram reports a meeting at the Sporting Time office with representatives from the New York and Brooklyn League clubs the Brooklyn Association club and Jersey City and Newark clubs of the Atlantic Association. The aim is spring games between Sniat to attract college and amateur clubs while watching Sect League clubs to align schedules with National League clubs.

Sporting Time Office New York Brooklyn Brooklyn Association Jersey City Newark Atlantic Association

Sir Guy Hecker Takes Charge of Old Knight Club

Sir Guy Hecker arrived in the city and assumed management of the old team at the Central Hotel. He vows to build a stronger club and warns rivals that the new leadership will bring a lively, confident era, targeting improved performance and fan support.

Guy Hecker Guy Central Hotel Sir Guy

Tommy Byrne Arrives in New York Amid Club News

New York reports Tommy Byrne, long time third baseman for the Chicago League team, arriving in the city. He supported a stance favoring the Chicago Club currently traveling to Florida, with Barns noting Byrne's satisfaction with that position. The narrative praises the Chicago Club's competence to manage national baseball and contrasts union and league management.

Ffeciul Youk Tommy Byrne Anson Chicago Florida Barns

Unclear remarks on prosecution plans amid island context

Beandrett cited enemies aiming to misrepresent actions while Nimick noted potential prosecution of Rowe White and Dunlap. He said no decision has been made on any suit and that talks occurred with matters “in the Islands.” He wished for truthful treatment without a trial.

Beandrett

New York Club President Day Posts on Hoosiers Trade

The New York club president was seen today discussing a trade involving the Hoosiers and a Detroit connection. The remark referenced Indianapolis players and a potential position in the roster.

Brazfeld & Co Sale Opens with Unsold Horses

The Brenafield Sale at Lextretos starts today with no horses sold for 58 cents and an average of 22 dollars. Principal lot a Bay colt 4 by Alesatora dam Susie by Happy Medium listed with Bowerman Bros Lexington. Belle vy Onief Macey Bros Versailles horses noted in partial catalog.

Brenafield Lextretos Brasfeld & Co Alesatora

Fragmentary racing notes from West Virginia event

Fragmentary OCR text mentions names such as Jim Monroe and Joe Downtngs with references to locations including Nicholasville and Wheat. The passage appears to be a garbled sports or race bulletin with scattered names and places, lacking coherent events or outcomes.

W. Va Jim Monroe J. M. Wal Joe Downtngs W. McKiney Nicholasville

National Trotting Association Congress Opens in Burraua New York

Prominent horsemen from New York California Kentucky Ohio and Connecticut attend the biennial congress in Burraua. The Rules Committee meets but offers no final decisions while talks consider extending Board of Censors demands to all patrons and reducing the heat loss rule to three. Tomorrow discusses the Alryon Nelson stallion race and the Board of Review holds sessions to outline stricter penalties for ringers with a banquet at the Iroquois hosted by C J Hamlin.

Burrauoa N. Y National Trotting Association Davia Bonner Hamilton Bushy New York J. G. Carr California A. C. Blake Cedar Rapids P.P. Johnson Lexington J. T. Mitchel Milwaukee M. M. Morse Hartford William Edwards W. B. Fasig Cleveland Thomas Wall George S. Signor W. H. Wilson Cynthiana J. J. Bain Kansas City T. C. King Charter Oak Park M. G. Bulkely Connecticut Committee On Rules Board of Censors Nelson Board of Review C. J. Hamlin City

Prayer as a Healer and Arrests Hon Callahan and Others

A report from Foxpay Ohio notes Hon Ed Callahan being arrested on libel charges preferred by Grand Master Workman Powderly, with him promising to appear in Scranton when required. The Bluffton convention of Christian Faith Care believers adjourns after adopting a fourfold gospel address and pledging united prayer.

Workman Powderly Convention of Faith Cure Believers Bluffton Ed. Callahan Scranton Scottdale Foxpay Convention of Christian Faith Care Believers Christian Alliance

Two Oavemen Issue Challenge After Australian Regatta

Oarsman Hanlan sent O'Connor in San Francisco a challenge to row there in August following the Australian regattas. The wager is described as large, with potential stakes around $1000 or more, and arrangements may bring Gandaur to participate if the regatta goes ahead.

Dvetern Hanlan O'Connor San Francisco O'Cona Gandaur

McBride Defeats O'Leary in Five Rounds at Arlington Club

Pennsylvania's P McBride knocks out New Yorker Dave O'Leary in five rounds in Buffalo under Arlington Athletic Club auspices tonight.

Dave O'Leary Buffalo Bufffalo P. McBride Pennsylvania New York Arlington Athletic Club Offalo

Gelenberg Entries Special Telegram to the Dispatch

Entries listed for Tuesday February 11 show six races with horses including Foreigner Sam Love Topeka The Forum Extra Jim Mulholland and many others. The card features six furlongs through seven furlongs events with names like Leander Kenatios and Elmstone among the field and betting odds given for Lassie Elmstone May Queen and more.

GourTexavase Sam Love Topeka The Forum Extra Jim Mulholland Counterfeit Remember Legacy Pall Mall Holero Athenals Imogene Fellowcraft Dilly Bonny Lass Glitter Harwood Kink Tyrone Bela King Idler Ne Mite Shere Jobo Dusterfly Crane Warsaw feriongs—Aive Buckstone Banker Bay Archer Capstone Shotover Bacgary Wilfred Jay Souvenir Nage Festus Parkville King Fonso Amaleee A Resim Landeeer Lady Tignes Van J. J. Od Burnside St. Nick Pelham Pericles Horal Carter Leander Kenatios Anomaly Im Alfred Bob C Sears Am Bitter Ea Rabnesic Hatto

Costello Suspended After Race Incident

Report from Cairrox Race Track on February 14 notes wet but good track conditions. Starter Caldwe l suspended Costello for pulling on Juggler after the flag fell, with results listing Howerson and Lakewood among top finishers in the six furlong race and other placings in subsequent events.

Costello Iapactal Diafatch Cairrox Caldwe'l Juggler Howerson Lakewood Boodie Atoland Ste Middlestone Purzie Glenmound Kosciusko Kar Te Sandato Tecberg Diroe Falcon Ton Avery Neptunus Dtoland

Tired of Slavery Ends Life at Beaver Falls

Herbert Rosgen of Beaver Falls, employed at Kenney & Co. machine shop, killed himself with a razor at his Market street boarding house. A note to his wife and public stated he deplored being a slave. He left a wife, mother and three children. burial planned in Beaver Falls. Mourners crowded the house as authorities prepared his remains.

Scortpae Herbert Rosgen Beaver Falls Kenney & Co Market Street Beaver Falla Ing

Callaghan Swears Vengeance Amid Fraud Trial

Hon. Edward Callaghan, Democratic gubernatorial candidate, was arrested in Scranton on conspiracy charges connected to a Powderly led plot. He calmly faced the case and vowed vengeance on Powderly, promising to attend a Scranton preliminary hearing on March 2 without bail.

Scottdale Edward Callaghan Powderly Knights of Labor Hibel Callaghan Scranton

Sullivan to Box Peter Jackson at Cronheim's Hoboken Theater

John L. Sullivan billed to appear Wednesday night at Cronheim's Theater in Hoboken where he will box any challenger. Jack Barnitt, Sullivan's manager, may offer Peter Jackson the Australian a match for Sullivan's share of the proceeds, expected to be under $1,000, if Jackson lasts three rounds.

New York John L. Sullivan Cronheim Hoboken Jack Barnitt Sullivan Peter Jackson

US and Yale crews plan May row on Lake Saltonstall

The champion eight-oared United States crew the Atlantans of New York and Yale Varsity have arranged a race on Lake Saltonstall near New Haven in May. Boating circles of the East are greatly interested.

New York United States Atlantas Yale Lake Saltonstal New Haven

Kimberly Iron Works elects officers at New Castle meeting

Stockholders of the Kimberly Iron Works held a New Castle meeting and elected President George W. John Treasurer James Crawford and directors G W Johnson William Patterson P L Kimberly J G Butler and J M Langyere. A dividend of 5 per cent was declared and the company plans to improve 1200 acres of ore land in Michigan. The firm operates works at Greenville Sharon and New Castle.

New Castel Kimberly Iron Works George W. John New Castle James Crawford J. G. Butler Youngstown G. W. Johnson William Patterson New Castile P. L. Kimberly Sharon J. M. Langyere Michigan Deala Comer Kimberly Iron Company Greenville

Chess Tournament Near Finish in St Louis

The St Louis chess tournament heads toward a likely finish tomorrow night with Showalter holding a 60 point margin as leader. Pollock and Lipechutz remain locked in a tight battle for second place.

St. Louis Showalter Pollock Lipechutz

Engine test delay noted in Pittsburg dispatch

Chief Brown of the Department of Public Safety remains cool on the engine test question amid campaign heat. A letter from John C. Compros explains Mr. Vanderelde’s delay due to pressing duties in New York and a mission to Omaha, with plans to arrive in Pittsburg within ten days. Governor Flemming of West Virginia appoints James Hwing of Wheeling.

Vandevelde Brown Department of Public Safety Pittsburg Ste Wherry Vanderelde Pittabarg Ewan Ake Onda Ae Aa Oimpany Leechburg John C. Compros Tendent Armstrong Alleheny Water Works Vandevelde Anying

Superintendent Resigns as Jarvis Succeeds in Trans-Ohio Lines

Captain R T Devries resigns after five years as Superintendent of the Columbus and Newark and Ohio divisions of the Baltimore and Ohio Trans-Ohio lines with headquarters in New Ark Ohio. George T Jarvis is named to succeed him and assume the position today. Jarvis is a young man with prior experience as superintendent in a Mexican confrater and with the Michigan Central.

Newaorx R. T. Devries Columbus Newark Ohio Baltimore and Ohio Trans-Ohio J. T. Odell George T. Jarvis Jarvis Michigan Central W. W. Peabody Chicago

Receiver Brown to sue Mahoning Gas and Fuel Co

Fayette Brown receiver of Brown Bunnell Co has obtained court leave to sue the Mahoning Gas and Fuel Co of Youngstown. He claims the firm failed to provide a full natural gas fuel supply under their contract and will seek heavy damages in the suit filed in the local court.

Brown Sring Salt

Mercer County License Court Grants Additional Licenses

Special Telegram reports Judge Medard in Shanow Mercer county increases licenses in a license court session. Nine licenses granted, up six from prior. five in Peaville were denied. All applicants from other towns refused amid remonstrances.

Shanow Medard Mercer County

Complete list of coke firms signing new wage agreements

February 10 report lists the firms that have signed the new wage rate and agreements. H. C. Prick & Co., McClure & Co., J. J. Schoun are named among signatories. The telegram notes this as the full slate of signing Coke firms to date.

Scorrpas H. C. Prick &Go McClure & Co J. 3. Schoun

Regional Coal Operators Move to Finalize New Agreement

It is reported that all the operators in the region will have signed the new agreement by the end of the week. Prominent names listed include maker Coke Company Southwest Coal and Coke Company Cambria Iron Company Inaac Taylor A. C Cochran Coke Company A C Overholt Pennsylvania Mining and Repply Company Robert Hognett Stauffer Wile R Stauffer Co A Humphreys and B F Keyser Co.

Explosion probe hears witness on refinery menace

Lima coroner examines Jacob Showalter who testified about a man who signaled him to follow and wrote a note before an explosion at the Solar Refinery. Showalter identified the stranger but cannot locate him as workers flee amid a rash of resignations and fear.

Lima Jacob B. Showalter Showalter Fic Aoss Kah

Monongahela Steel Plant Prospects Bright

In Monongahela City on February 10 the prospect of a new steel plant grows brighter as capitalists discuss land to build on the river near the railroad. A seven acre site may be bought from Joseph Warne for 2500 and seven more from Morton Black for 5000 with 100000 capital subscribed. The Monongahela Steel Company plans to employ about men and pay 10000 monthly, making fine steel for plows via open hearth and crucible processes with possible natural gas fuel discounts.

Monnongahela City Board of Trades Joseph Warne Morton Black Tes Monongahela Steel Company Ais Payro

Unparalleled Winter Stuns Smethport Business District

Telegram from Smethport reports severe winter season crippling commerce. Laborers idle, firms on Main Street collapse as wholesale houses close and local grocery operations shut down amid relentless snow.

Diktator Smethport F. J. Vickary Jigannany Sd E. 8. McCarty

Chloroformer Samuel D Wayman Captured in Venango County

Samuel D Wayman, wanted at Springwater New York on three indictments for chloroforming and robbery, was arrested in Oi City by Sheriff Hampton of Genesee County New York. He is held in Venango county jail awaiting requisition. The robbery victim is Miss Guild of Livingston County New York.

Samueel D. Wayman Springwater N. Y Crry Samuel D. Wayman Hampton Gennesee Venango County Guild Livingston County

Infant dies from scald injuries in Canton incident

A ten month old child named Peter Marol died today in Canton after scalding injuries from a boiling milk spill. The mother briefly left the room and returned to find a pitcher shattered, spilling hot liquid over the infant who played nearby. The nurse attended but could not save him.

Canton. C Pater Marol

Missing advance agent for Pompeii company reported

Notes from February 10 itemized a series of local happenings: Last Days of Pompeii advance agent W. Lowrie went missing after being stricken with grip at Reed House and vanishing by Saturday, drawing concern from friends. Also reported: miner John Shockens killed by a Pennsylvania Railroad train at Johnstown, gospel meetings at Bijou Theater draw large crowds, Mt. Pleasant Baptist Institute seeks $24,000 of a $50,000 endowment, National Transportation Company denies gas line rumors, Walker Glass Works in Wood County burned with heavy stock loss, Warton & Co. expanding operations near Elizabeth, Democratic and Republican conventions set for McKeesport, Bedford Methodist reopens, and local business ads.

S. W. Lowrie Pompeii Reed House Gvea John Shockens Johnstown Ben Hocawn C. W. Sawyer Youngstown Leroy Stevens Mt. Pleasant Bellevernon Elizabeth Grapeville Walker Colored Pinte Glass Works Wood County Warton & Co Red River McKeesport H. McLore Burgess John W. Stewart Thomas Ibrook Jacob Everett Bedford F. A. Fernig Corres Philadet Sabbath Association

House Rules Debate Opens as Republicans Push Fast Session

Washington February 10 House starts debate on new Republican code of rules with limited time. Democrats reiterate earlier arguments while Republicans seek rapid passage and an early adjournment. Priority to tariff and appropriation bills as committees rush work ahead of elections.

Reed House Washington House Today Committee On Rules McKooley Committee On Ways and Means Committee On Appropriations Lightner

Republicans Move to End Gerrymandering in House

Washington February 10 Rep Wickham of Ohio introduced a bill to stop gerry mandering arguing the Ohio district map should not be altered by the Democratic legislature. Another plan would keep Congress in session until the census is complete and then reapportion the nation.

Washington Wickham Ohio Congress

Acme Quartet members visit Findlay and notable locals

A. H. Hassler, RB. B. Derby, CG. N. Hassler and A. D. Chaney of the Acme Quartet from Findlay Ohio spent a few hours in the city visiting relatives. Traveling with Dr. N. W. Tracy the gospel temperance worker from Kentucky, two dle men visited their brother. H. C. Colelater of the Philadelphia Record was in town renewing old ties and received many well wishes. Frank Houck of Tiffin Ohio arrived from Cleveland to oversee Westinghouse interests and plans to live with his brother William A. Houck. Rev. T. J. Leak, Dr. W. H. Pearce and Dr. Ballinger of the Methodist Church embarked on a three month trip to Palestine, with many church members at the depot to bid them farewell. Ex-State Senator McClure of Sharon was at the Duquesne yesterday and made remarks. George Oliver and his family will depart for a two week stay in Florida this week.

A. H. Hassler RB. B. Derby CG. N. Hassler A. D. Chaney Acme Findlay, O Dr. N. W. Tracy Gospel Temperance Worker Kentucky H. C. Colelater The Philadelphia Record Frank Houck Tiffin Cleveland Westinghouse Houck William A. Houck T. J. Leak W. H. Pearce Ballinger Methodist Church Palestine McClure Sharon Duquesne Mieneudiicehtetic George T. Olivera Florida W. M. Patce Moyle Chief Evans Forbes Avenue Oakland Carroll Evans Allegheny Water Committee Godsworth, Evans & Co Margaret Menzis Fifth Avenue Robinson Street J. E. McCavGntos Staunton Avenue Gardiner Timo Troy Eccert Pann Avenue Frank Deadee Allegheny

Weather Telegrams From Brownsville Morgantown and Warren

Special telegrams report river levels and weather across three towns. Brownsville shows a river at 1 feet and inches and falling with clear skies and a 7 P.M. thermometer reading of 4 degrees. Morgantown notes a river at 2 inches and falling with clear weather and a 4 P.M. thermometer of 46. Warren records the river at 15 10 feet and stationary with clear but cold conditions.

Brownsyville Morgantown Warren

Elegant Victoria cross on coffin of Dr Oldshue

An ornate Victoria cross of roses and lilies was laid on the coffin of the late Dr Oldshue. A plain white card read With sympathy. ba Rhee of oe actively co-operated their great calamity lsat June.

Dr. Oldshue Ba Rhee

Montook's Honey Campaign Opens With Veterans Welcome

Uniformed veterans and women’s auxiliaries line the approach as a mountain cannon booms ten shots for each arriving train on three railroads. Pittsburgh excitement centers on Allegheny County veterans as the Grand Army encampment looms, seen as a likely peak before dwindling post numbers in coming years. Report by L. EB. Storie.

Pittsburg Allegheny County Grand Army of the Republic Pennsylvania Mney

Hastings Boom Sparks Harrisburg Governor Club

A telegram from Harrisburg reports a new Hastings for Governor club forming with 172 members and strong enthusiasm. The dispatch notes excitement and rapid organization in the capital as the movement gains momentum.

Harrisburg General Hastings

Ebenezer Baptist Church Under Cloud in Communion Controversy

Rev. Cramer testified at Commissioner Clark’s session about Baptist doctrine and church discipline. The Ebenezer Church faces scrutiny over admission rites and membership rights, with the state association overseeing local charges and possible disfellowship impacting its status. The dispute pits ins and outs in a lengthy ecclesiastical hearing with an eventual ruling by higher authority.

Cramer Ebenezer Church Ebenezer Baptist Church A. H. Clark Messrs Prescott Bree Mr. Young J. K. Cramer Elizabeth Baptist Association of Pittsburg Pittsburg Baptist Association Ebenezer Harry Rev. Cramer

Man Arrested After Telegraph Wires Folly

J D Haskins a colored man claimed to be an electrician was arrested after being found on Smithfield street watching telegraph wires. He said he heard messages from the lines. The Department of Charities was notified. His wife and family reside at 46 Wilson street and his wife’s illness is thought to have affected his mind.

J.D. Haskins Smithfield Street Department of Charities Haskins Wilson Street

Academy of Science and Art charter in Pittsburgh debated by 130 Cleveland men

A Pittsburgh court faces an application for a charter to form the Academy of Science and Art of Pittsburgh, backed by many professions and millions in capital, aiming to promote knowledge in science and arts including music and painting. Police and court notes report local incidents and ongoing legal actions.

Tow Court of Common Pleas No Pitesburg Allegheny Academy of Science and Art Pittsburg Aed Pittsburg Dental Society A. D. McDonald Richard Foley Board of Examiners

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