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Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 12, 1890

Page

6

M Kean Explains Baseball Contracts in City Visit

E J McKean, Cleveland shortstop, discusses his contracts amid Brotherhood and New League tensions. The Local League club stays home for practice as Buffalo withdraws from the International Association after financial losses. McKean says he seeks the most money, not baseball business, and cannot yet name his team for the season.

E. J. McKean Cleveland Buffalo International Association E.i J. McKean Anderson McKesn Brotherhood Aong al Johnson Ward Mr. Johnson Sala Jin Muller McKeras New York McKean Bork Eames

Buffalo Withdraws From International Baseball Franchise

February 1 Buffalo reports the Beffalo Base ball Club of the International Associa tion failed at securing funds and will dispose of several players. Rowe and White still back the team, with Lebane reportedly sold to Columbus but not signed. No other players have been confirmed sold and many were considered available.

Rowe White International THE Distatch BuffaLo Beffalo Baseball Club International Association Buffalo I Frank Ee Jack Rowe

Somibers Abandon Southern Trip Plan Amid Stand Upgrades

Manager Hecker explained the team will stay home, cancel the proposed Southern tour, and play only exhibition games while minor improvements on the stands are completed. Secretary Scandrett and President Nimick discussed the decision after visiting the old League ball grounds yesterday morning.

Hecker Scandrett Nimick Hooker

No Consolidation In Cleveland Detroit Club Talks

Cleveland officials deny any plan to consolidate the Cleveland and Detroit clubs. Secretary Hawley says no deal and that fans expect to see every game in Cleveland or on a neutral format, with half-and-half arrangements unlikely.

Cleveland New York Detroit Saab Hawley

Lebanon track meet results at Guttesburg Bacca

The thirty fourth day of the meeting drew a lively crowd at the race track. Corisnas Donnie Lass won the first race with Sto Land toi second and Bam Love third. Stolandites clocked 1:18 for the distance as Hoyal Gar placed fourth.

Wtecial Diefauto E Gerrevevec Wertel Bam Love Ste Mall Bela Fleet Ict Iar Buckatom Wilfred Jay Sheeres Waresburg Glenfield Avenue Peebles Second Avenue Sarah Ieee Twveniam Iboats Ima Jacob Aulenbacher, Jr Eighteenth Sarah Street Twentis Pr Jane Streicher Windom Street B.A. Hartman Pius Street Twen Ease Llichan E. Rohrkaste Sen Tall W Birmingham Fourteenth Street No. Mit Carson Pittsburg Badford Abool Bingham Street J. Shaffer Twelfth Street L. Beinhauer & Son Bradford Pitte Bos Siete le Besse Carson Fifth Street Cavitt Pitt Burg Carson Street Pointbridgestrict Ana Lepoe Pitts Bare Ouse Sardoma German Evangelical Church Oda Fellows Hall Hall Reubenville Pike WM. McCallin

Dugan Threatens Bates Over Twenty Dollar Purse

Dispatch from New Castle reports Mike Dugan promising to fight Jock Bates over a twenty dollar purse. The message mentions Dugan will arrive at The Dispatch office tomorrow. Herron Hill Gen Club members plan a shoot tonight at their meeting place.

Mike Dugan New Castle Jock Bates Lester Dugan DisPatch Herron Hill Gen Club

Macalester Wins Imp erate Live Bird Match in Pigeon Test

Macalester of Philadelphia defeated Dr. Knapp of New York in the final of three great pigeon matches, 91 000 a side with an extra five dollars a side on the maline. Macalester scored 100 with 3 misses while Knapp failed to equal, securing a four bird margin. The win cements Macalester as a premier money shooter and a top wing shot in the country.

Macalester Philadelphia Banham L. L C. Macalester Dr. Knapp New York Knapp Nee Pai Ssrds Macaester Mr. Macalester

Pittsburgers in Line at New York Beach Show

Irish setters owned by W.L. Washington of Pittsburg dominated the New York beach show with Laura B. taking champion class and Raby Glenmore winning the hottest class. Countess Bendigo placed second in the grand special kennel prize, while Winnie II and Darby II also claimed top spots as judges praised Carl Klock and Winnie I for exceptional entries. In New Orleans racing, Tommy H led early in the first race but Colonel Cox won by a nose. Tom Karl and Frank Sheridan led other races with close finishes and multiple favorites inclining toward Mark T and Buckter in later heats.

Dispatch New York W.L. Washington Pittsburg Laura B Raby Glenmore Darby II Winnie II H. C Washington Joe Lewis Countess Bendigo Carl Klock Winnie I Hollywood Clara Moorea John Morris Tommy Video Metal Probes Colonel Cox Barney Lee Tommy H Cox Lee Moore Tommy HK Se Nose Jim Reed Passion LO Kruke Dent Vatelle Tom Bari Jed Keed Karl Dart Earl Sherigan Kake Lert Beverst Biot Jip Jordan Ssves Fremoot Lottie F Mark T Duster Carmie Harvester Fremont Brys Price Bomoved Colonel Gore Ik Rucker Get. Along Marchburna Pritchett Marchburn Bookter Get al Gore Marchourn Somerset Buckter Roe Enrccents Winag Prischott Get Somerset Colonel Gore Ime

Entries for Tomorrow’s Races At Carnton Track

Special telegram from Carnton New Jersey lists tomorrow’s entries across races. First race five furlongs includes Boodle, Khafan Belish, Seatick, Rattler, Eros the Second, Liale MW. Second race five furlongs features Ariel Romance, Geocola, Monte Vengeance, King Arthur, Gypsy read, Long Time. Third race a mile lists Jo gion Frank Ward, King William, Lillie Gas among others.

DISF Carrton N. J Boodle Khafan Belish Seatick Billy Harris Rattler Jacobus Woodstock Eros Liale MW Ariel Romance Geocola Brier Easter Monte Vengeance King Arthur Leis Gypsy Ain Iit Gekyil Carrie Gance Jo Gion Frank Ward King William Lillie Gas Ox Icon I Twest Siener Elon Ewond Gall

Paddy McBride Beats OLeary. Quinn Returns From Buffalo

John Quinn, the backer of Paddy McBride who defeated OLeary, returned from Buffalo last evening. He called the bout the best ever and predicted McBride would give exhibitions at Brad Geax.

John Quinn Paddy McBride O'Leary Buffalo McBride Pat Brad Geax

Trial at Exposition Park Faces Poor Running Conditions

Peter Priddy conducted a trial at Exposition Park yesterday afternoon in front of a few friends. The track was in wretched condition and the running performances were poor with some names and scattered remarks suggesting uneven results.

Peter Priddy Exposition Park Molelland Teeta

Milwaukee Wrestler Delivers Three Falls to Coast Champion

Tom Connors of Milwaukee defeated Peter Schumacher, the Pacific coast champion, in a catch-as-catch-can bout. Schumacher took the first fall in 25 minutes, while Connors won the next three in 6 minutes, 15 minutes, and 14 minutes 12 seconds.

Milwaukee Tom Connors Peter Schumacher Pacific Coast Schumacher Cooners

McBride O Leary Fight Described As Rattling Bout

Buffalo papers recount a hard fought clash where McBride repeatedly sent O Leary to the floor. The description notes the bout was scientific at times with first blood claims and a dramatic exchange that left O Leary staggered by a swinging blow.

McBride

Pennsylvania Executes: Hopkins Faces Gallows After Murder

Bearonte Pa February 11 Authorities near completion for the hanging of W S Hopkins who murdered his wife and mother in law after a failed suicide attempt. A letter from Hopkins to a friend speaks of peace and acceptance of death as he awaits execution on the scaffold.

Hopkins Bellefonte Uniontown ATON Bearonte Beaver Andrews Clara Price Jeteer W. Charies

Stole a March Track Across Hopwood Alley

Uniontown Pa February The Pennsylvania railroad secretly extended a track across Hopwood alley last night causing indignation among borough officials and citizens. Councilman W C McCormick led a posse to tear up the track and faced a warrant sworn by G Conrad railroad agent. Bail was posted and a hearing set with Judge Sains to decide on an injunction to restrain interference.

Uniontown Pensylvania Hopwood Alley W. C. McCormick Burgeon Reed W. E. Chink G. Conrad Railroad Squire Dawson Yu Con

City Council Grants Exclusive Light Franchise in Youngstown

Sensation erupts as Youngstown City Council grants an exclusive incandescent lighting franchise to Judge L. W. King, Batles M., and Thomas E. Carey by a near unanimous vote. Other contenders claim fraud and threaten legal action to challenge the grant in court.

Yourastowys L. W.king Batles M Thomas E. Carey Connell, Reas Steadteee

Natural Gas Explosion Burns German Boy in Pa

February 11 report from McKeeport Pennsylvania states John Smith, a German baker's helper, suffered severe burns to the face head and hands from a natural gas explosion at the workplace. He is hospitalized with serious injuries and the cause is under investigation.

Eprotal Tee

Paralytic Stroke Strikes Walnaots Resident in Evening

Mrs Morris Williams, an aged Walnaots resident, suffered a paralytic stroke last evening while seated in her chair and cannot recover. Jacob Lu, aged of the entire cen a Gai of that place, is mentioned in the telegram as part of the same notice.

MoKzursport Mrea Morris Williams Walnaots T Jacob Lu

Salisbury Postmaster Appointment Sparks Scramble

Salisbury Missouri February 1 postmaster general Wanamaker to appoint a Salisbury postmaster. The incumbent G R Rider has tendered his resignation as the cabinet scramble begins with multiple contenders likely to be named for the position.

Salisbury Wanamaker bin Ris G. R. Rider

Trotter Sale Continues With Fewer Head Sold

The big trotters sale continued today in Lexireros Er on February 11. A head was sold and the proceedings yielded a small aggregate sum as the to today sale showed modest improvement in lot size and prices.

Lexireros

Kicking on a Foreman

Meadvilletown printers refuse to work causing a suspension of an extra edition. The foreman is blamed and the proprietors refuse to discharge him or meet the workers demand amid no clear reason for the stoppage.

Meadville Tribune

Local curling event kicks off in Winnipeg city

A special note from Winnipeg reports the curling tournament beginning today with nearly eight curlers from across the region. The event showcases players from several local and nearby communities and promises spirited competition.

Mixx Speial Winnipeg Eport

Sporting Notes From a Fragmented But Busy Page

Turbulent notes from local sports life mention Blair a pitcher signed with Chicago and ill at a new home. Letters reference Charles Moore of Jamestown N Y and Frank Torreyson of Beg Ae Tay Peng Club arranging a race with Jamies Mason. A general call for attention arrives through the paper with scattered references to racing, rowing, and individual interests in sport.

Tuene Ed Nikirk Blair Chicago Charles Moore Jamestown N. Y Frank Torreyson Beg Ae Tay Peng Will Seeman Janes Consens Bobo Jamies Mason SS Guide

Hubert Roagen Survives Suicide Attempt in Precaryous Condition

Hubert Roagen remains alive in a fragile state after attempting self harm last evening. His wind pips wound has been sutured and the other injuries treated. Authorities note personal troubles influenced the act and Roagen expresses a wish to live.

Farom Bootpalse Hubert Roagen

Coke Company Signs Coal Agreement Amid Rising Coke Price

February 11 report says the Consum er Coke Company signed a coal agreement and operators at Sotcoparty will be paid steadily as coke prices rise to 215 per ton at the plant in Lou C.

Eee Mining Com

Episcopalians to Session Address Sermon Tonight

A special telegram from Louisville reports Episcopalians will deliver the sermon to the session tonight. The message notes a focused service and expected attendance.

Episcopalians Piofatoriusville

Applications to Hell the Ardent

Special telegram from Usiorrowy Pennsylvania reports licenses issued for all minds and mentions ongoing continuations with limited details and no clear outcome or names.

Hell Ardent Usiorrowy, Pa

Shooting Affray in Snow Bild Ends With Fatal Wounds

A shooting incident near Snow Bild Wednesday night involved several Black men. John Shelly drew a pistol and first fired at John Batts, then fired again into Burn’s stomach, near the ninth rib. Burn was taken to Dr Aydelette and the doctor warned the wound would likely be fatal.

Byow Hruy John Shelly John Batts W. H. Payne Shelly John &. Aydelette

Fire Gutts Scottdale Brick School Building

A large brick school on Pittsburg street in Scottdale Pa burned completely this morning starting around eight. Gas leaks hindered efforts and investigators suspect incendiary origin after a doorway blaze late previous evening. Loss estimated near 63 000 with full insurance. library loan about 1 600.

Scottdale Pittsburg Street

Off City Fuel and Supply to Develop Oil Territory in Jefferson County

An official telegram to the dispatch states the Off City Fuel and Supply Company will lease oil and gas territory in Warsaw township Jefferson County. The company aims to ready the area and has secured about 10 000 acres with the first test planned near the crossroads 12 miles west of the town.

Off Ciy Fuel and Supply Company Jefferson County Ofecial Brook Warvi Ye Oif City Fuel and Supply Company Warsaw Township Jefferson Eat

Sandbagged by tramps in suspected murder of John Kosek

In Wilkesbarre, Pa, February 1, John Kosek a wealthy Hungarian was found dead by the roadside. Authorities believe he was murdered after being assaulted while returning home. He was said to be worth about 650 dollars and had recently collected money.

Wilkesnamee John Kosek Kook Kosek

New Jersey Partner Seeks Receiver for Oil Company

Frank M Bees of New Jersey has applied to U S Courts for a receiver to manage oil wells leases and property owned by Barnes dale Moore Eureka of men. Brown alleges failure to settle and concealment of property value amid the dispute.

W. Va Frank M. Boon New Jersey Barnesdale & Moore Eureka of Men United States Brown

Republican Convention Nominates Tilbrook and Everett

A Republican convention of 18 delegates from each city ward met and nominated Thomas Tilbrook for burgess and Jacob Everett for tax collector. This ticket mirrors last Saturday’s citizen’s convention slate of Laure for burgess and John W. Stewart for tax collector. A bold fight is predicted for next Tuesday.

McEversront Thomas Tilbrook Burgess Jacob Everett Laure John W. Stewart

Cokers Sign Scale With One Possible Exception

In Connellsville Pennsylvania on February 11 the cokers' wage scale was to be signed by all operators with possibly one exception. Fifteen operators had affixed their signatures and two would master the foot rate tonight. the only likely trouble seemed to be with J Rainey, though that issue was hoped to be obviated.

Telloran THS Connellsville J. Rainey

Local judge blocks boiler nuisance near residence

In Wasarroros Pennsylvania Judge Cilvaine grants a preliminary injunction preventing Wesley Webber and D M Bell from maintaining a nuisance by erecting a boiler within feet of a residence. Mrs Emma S Holbert of Altoona receives notice. Major F E A Mentooth of Pittsburgh Republican candidate for Governor visits Toora and is welcomed at the Logan House parlors.

Wasarroros Cilvaine Rentral Wesley Webber D. M. Bell Percy Emma 8. Holbert Montooth Altooun Toora FE. A. Mentooth Pittsburg Logan House

Knights of Labor Form Local Union in Pittsburg

Mr PueasantT from Pa reports that on February 1 an alliance of stonemasons carpenters bricklayers plasterers and painters was organized in Pittsburg by M P Carrick and W H Jewell prominent Knights of Labor figures.

Everson Robbery Reported In Absence Of Otto Lesker

In Everson Pennsylvania during Otto Lesker’s temporary absence from his home, robbers took six valuable watches. The loss is described as heavy and no clue is reported. Other items note workers and local union actions across multiple towns, including Butler, Wheeling, and McKeesport, with mentions of eight hour movements, new freight cars, and local oil company formations amid regional unrest.

Barglars Evanson Otto Lesker Everson Butler Wheeling Carpenters' Brotherhood C. Rore Mt. Eaton Massillon Pleasante Clarion McKeesport Bricklayers and Masona’ International Association Berlin Station State Normal School Californias Westminster Ben Pleasant County W.refield Republic Oil and Gas Panicidhaiom Mannas

Counterfeiter Shanks Arrested in Chicago After Distinctive Scheme

In Chicago, H. Shanks was arrested on counterfeiting charges and jailed after failing to post 1200 dollars bail. He allegedly altered a one dollar bill into two tens using acids and penwork, with a redesigned face and new red serial number. The case followed an overnight transfer to government custody.

Cnircaco Int H. Shanks Hoyne Efpiveet Glens

Riot at Hull Opposite Ottawa Leaves Town in Turmoil

Ottawa Ontario reports a Hull riot last night sparked by Miss Bertha Wright and her evangelists. Mob of 600 to 1,000 attacked, smashed a hall, injuring many including H Walters and Miss Wright. Police arrested two ringleaders, MPs alerted, debate expected in Parliament.

Hull Ottawa Bertha Wright Ont Hull City Miss Wright Young Men's Christian Association The Evangelista Joshus Wright the Evangelista H. Walters Robert Ferris H. Shepard Walters Major Wright John Wright Robert Stewart Mr. Charlton M. P House of Commons

Pearl-top Glass Chimney Brings Goodwill and Value

A sturdy glass lamp chimney, labeled Pearl-top and made by Macbeth & Co. of Pittsburgh, is praised for its nearly unbreakable form and superior craftsmanship. Though priced higher than common chimneys, dealers can profit while earning goodwill.

Macbeth & Co Pittsburg

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