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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1889
Page
6
In regional sports news Lottie Stanley leads the Female Wheelers in a key eastern meet. The piece spotlights George Smith the noted sprinter discussing alleged crooked races and future matchups with Bethune and Wharton, plus reflections on the Sheffield handicap and Rawson versus Walker betting intrigues.
The second day at Madison Square Garden features prominent riders led by Miss Stanley who rides with strong form. Miss Armaimo returns after a serious fall but fades after a strong mile effort. The 3 o clock segment shows Bracley and Baldwin leading the field with several others close behind as the race tightens toward intermission.
John Loomis, fresh from Denver, announces plans to open poolrooms April 1 and operate betting on running and trotting races and off track games. He also will establish a book on runners as part of a larger effort tied to a $21,000 event next August.
New York observers report Hiaggin's famed mare Firenzi will not compete this year in the Soburian handicap due to injuries and changes. Speculation centers on removal from Sheepshead Bay entries amid weight concerns and plans for rest, with trainer Seisman noted in sourcing.
Weather fair and attendance strong for a New Orleans race day. Lord Grosvenor won the half mile in 1 05 with Breakdown worsening to second. Electricity won later, with Shoe Deecond and Lord Grosvenor also placing in the mile event.
George Le Blanche known as The Marine arrives with his trainer Chase Gleason in Cot February 12. Le Blanche had been ill earlier and was previously at Joe Lowe's place near the city outskirts as weather shifted and a new week began.
New York February 12 The American Shooting Association organized with C. W. Dimick Boston as President J A H Dressel as Vice President Elliot Smith Secretary and Solomon Tarek Treasurer. Directors include P G Sanford G T Haring W L Charles Latham L C Senith Ma aoe At Tayior General Tr with the Board 8 A s Deelan ie S Taylor urchy Syracuse George of Haven C E Willard Chicago W F ne Newson E O Mills Washington San Francisco W A DuBray Waitewae Dr W A Cross Tuscaloosa Advisory Board to set trap rules for live bird and target shooting to meet in Cincinnati The principal office will be in the Stewart building New York City.
Messrs Watson and Sproat sue the Pittsburg Athletic and Cycling Association for 500 claiming they built the grand stand and fences. Attorney John D. Watson filed the suit and obtained a full membership list to sue all members. The case signals a dramatic collapse of the association and draws in prominent citizens.
A telegram from Warees C reports a three day female walking match at the rink starting the 17th and ending Saturday night. Local pedestrian Harry Poff oversees the event with several Pittsburg women expected to join and three local walkers already entered. The recent three day event won by Nolan spurs this trial.
Special telegram reports Fispuar C. Hoy, a deaf mute local star, has signed and forwarded his contract to the Washington League club manager to play with Washington and report for practice for the coming season.
John W. Hague of the United Hunting and Fishing Club has many pictures from a summer trip among western lakes. Hague says the Line will become a popular resort for hunters and anglers in coming years.
A special three coach train departed from Kankakee at 8 15 PM en route to the McAuliffe Myers TT, traveling east on the Indiana Illinois and Iowa.
The column notes a proposed forfeit boxing match involving Dr. Carver and 100 live pigeons, mentions managers Swartwood and Phillips with signings and exchanges, and reports the death of Ravenswood the stallion valued at $3,000. It also covers telegrams about McAuliffe’s boxing bet and Antevolo the California trotting stallion arriving in Germantown.
Local items report deaths from the week with pneumonia counts and society updates. Wililax C Ervey of Giffet Furniture visits the city while James McCrea of Pennesylvania Company returns from Cleveland. Exposition Society gains twenty new life members. Commercial agent D Culbertox heads to St Louis on Frico tine business. Knights of Pythias Grand Keeper George Hawkins plans Fort-Lodge visit. Salenaans invited. Ward meetings nominate candidates for Council and school posts. Catholic society delegates discuss parade records and resolutions. A carriage accident injures the driver but no serious harm. The Wire at Lyceum Theater earns notice with strong cast and stagecraft. Bargains on towels and linens offered by Hewlus & Hacker.
Visit and examine the embroidery stock offered with small prices. Boces and Bux items showcased.
Reports from February 12 describe Bismarck’s worsening neuralgia and irritability as he fights party intrigues and seeks to hold government unity. Boulanger critiques, DeLesseps crushed by Panama failure, and Afghan boundary tensions fuel a tense European mood with shifting alliances and possible cabinet reshuffles.
In Rome the Pope says negotiations with Russia are progressing and will soon end. He stresses the Church’s role in the modern world and urges nations to unite with it against perils, noting recent Vatican disturbances and the limits of arms in securing justice. He says he will not promote Polish nationalist aims.
Ameer's aggressive moves along the Russian Afghan frontier trigger market jitters in Beets. Stocks slump with Russians down 34 percent as reports claim Russia plans a punitive march from Kerki to Penjdeh to reinforce the border. St Petersburg notes show Moscow aiming to retaliate against the Ameer. General Komaroff sent to frontier to curb Afghan encroachments.
The Jagetslatt reports Germany may modify the Socialist law with a Bundesrat approved bill to ease repressive measures. Expulsion of sentenced Socialists remains in effect. Liebknecht plans Reichstag resolution condemning post office mutilation of the marek Dynasty article to attack Bismarckian despotism.
Paris reports old age has fallen on M. de Lesseps as the Panama canal scheme falters. Daily levees stopped. family forbids visitors to discuss the canal. Panama shares closed nominally at 56 with no buyers. hopes shift to the Fender scheme and a new company after an engineer commission report.
Paris cable from the French Consul at Port au Prince reports a deteriorating Hayti situation with rebels anticipated to submit to Legitime. The dispatch notes ongoing disorder and evolving political pressure in the Caribbean nation.
Paris observers focus on Thursday's scheduled debate in the Chamber of Deputies over the proposed constitutional revision. Floquet faces pressure from ministerialists and radicals alike as conservatives push for a constituent assembly, while Floquet argues for a partial revision by a congress of the Senate and Chamber. The outcome could spark a cabinet crisis or delay until autumn.
Paris reports General Boulanger said he would likely address the Chamber of Deputies on Thursday yet would not seek dissolution of Parliament. He denied contesting the Hamte-Vienne seat and backed Colonel Senart’s public remarks while criticizing Senart’s delivery. He also floated a view on pressuring England to evacuate Egypt if in power.
The new constitution establishes a House of Peers partly hereditary and partly elected while granting suffrage to men 25 and older who pay $23 in taxes. It guarantees liberty of religion, freedom of speech, and public meetings, with Parliament holding legislative and financial powers within limits. Judges remain removable only by special legislation. Plus a separate note from Nice on Dr Sellon’s case.
Rome correspondent reports the Duke of Norfolk will not visit the Vatican again amid Vatican displeasure at Lord Salisbury over refusing diplomatic ties. Irish influence is claimed to be at play.
The Reichsensieger lists naval losses from the December 18 battle at Apia. It notes ten dead or seriously wounded among crews of the vessels Olga and Eber, with zero slightly wounded.
Dhuleep Singh has sent to India a proclamation inviting subscriptions of four million pounds to fund a plan aimed at casting off English rule. The message urges Indians to join the effort and contribute to the cause.
In Washington on February 12 the Senate committee on agriculture reported Norman J. Colman of Missouri favorably for Secretary of Agriculture. A Republican opposed immediate consideration and a Democratic member objected to discussion, sending the nomination to the next executive session. Confirming action is expected when it returns.
February 12 Oxtoxtows a strange accident halted all Youngstown coke works. While repairs were made to a slope track over a mile long the hoisting cable snagged loaded cars and bent the shaft into a circle and snapped it. The flexible cable remained intact blocking the slope and preventing operation, leaving 400 men out of work.
Hustinopos Pennsylvania February 12 notice states General F H Lane chairman fixed the hour at 10 a m and Opera House as meeting place in Harrisbar for the convention on the 19th inst no hour or place designated earlier.
Chief Bigelow says the Mayor's message was milder than expected. He notes his department has higher expenditures yet greater willingness to accept public input.
Colonel AB Hays Camp No 4 marked Lincoln's birthday with an engaging program featuring music and entertainment. Members and guests gathered to honor the date and enjoy a festive social program.
The Pennsylvania Department G A R encampment in Erie opens amid cold weather and rivalries over Soldiers Orphans Schools. Key figures include Colonel T J Stewart and General D B McCreary vying for Department Commander, with Wright and Gobin camps battling over school terms and syndicate control. Delegates anticipate balloting with crowded schedules and female G A R and Woman's Relief Corps rivalries adding to the tension.
Lincoln's birthday was commemorated in New York Jersey City and Newark with banquets. The Lincoln birthday dinner in this city drew figures like Benjamin Butterworth C A Bouill Horace Porter and Stephen Elkins while letters came from Sherman Blaine and Harrison. In Chicago Robert Lincoln and Hannibal Hamlin attended the Allele Club banquet and Stephen Douglas's son was present. Columbus hosted 300 guests with Russell Alger among those toasting.
The National Association of Builders opens its third annual convention in Philadelphia with over 150 delegates from 36 cities. The Executive Committee of master plumbers meets to discuss affairs and plan the next convention in Pittsburg for June 26 to 28.
Alexander Wark and Mrs. David McVicker were found living together in Hollidaysburg after eloping two months earlier. McVicker obtained a warrant, and both were arrested and jailed in Blair County. McVicker's wife was Miss Brown, married last March, while Wark was already married to McVicker’s sister since October. The case has caused a local sensation.
An open letter dated February 13 1680 from Dr H B Orr to J O Brown Chief of Bureau of Public Safety requests the immediate dismissal of O Mára assistant superintendent of police and John McAleese captain of police for disorderly conduct on January 61 swearing and threats observed by his mother and wife. The messenger delivers the letter to Browns office for action.
James Smith, Pittsburg man, will stand trial in Greensburg Criminal Court for the December Jeannette killing of Joseph Green after a dispute at a Jeannette shanty. Principal witness Henry Hall, from Pittsburg, detained after fleeing post crime.
Wirecosta Orry Nev February 12 The people of this state voted yesterday on a constitutional amendment giving the Legislature power to establish lotteries in the state Those favoring the lottery scheme claim they have carried the day by a large majority A committee was appointed at the meeting of the Bakers Protective Association last evening to make necessary arrangements to have the organization chartered The meeting was held in the Grocers Exchange
The Lincoln Republican Club of Lawrenceville marked Lincoln's birthday with an opening address by President Seamans. Alderman Leslie and Mr. Hugh Furgeson gave brief speeches.
Dennis Downing of Waterbury Vermont writes of a 28 year battle with psoriasis cured after using three boxes of Coricuma Cure and Cuticura Resolvent plus two cakes of Curictra Soap. He says relief was immediate and dramatic, comparing his skin to a baby's. He recalls doctors failed and valued the cure at $20000. George Cotey of Meribel Wisconsin reports eczema and psoriasis lasting thirteen months improved after Cuticura Remedies, with rapid clearance and no recurrence.
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