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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1890
Page
6
Manager Ed Hanlon returns from the East with his bride and says two first class players are due. He notes talks with John Ward and possible Brotherhood signings while preferring honest deals and no exhibition games before the championship season. Hecker teams up for April dates as plans to fill schedules proceed.
Feb 12 Buuma New York W L Appleton a National League director efforts to sign Danny Richardson second baseman of last year’s New York club from the Brotherhood. He offered $5000 cash plus a three year contract worth up to 20000, urging Richardson to switch allegiance. Appleton argued the move could shape the season as teams pay top players for early access.
E. J. McKean, in town, telegraphed Al Johnson of Cleveland denying yesterday’s Dispatch report. He admitted to reporters late last night that he was with the Brotherhood but said he would not switch sides due to contract obligations.
E. J. McKean toured Cleveland and the city leader noted the visit while McKean offered little about baseball. He said he awaited the result of the second game against Ward, with no further remarks.
In interviews Ward reiterates opposition to players banned by the Brotherhood. The dialogue hints at tensions within the League and past actions by the National League in overruling authority. The exchange questions whether John has shifted from a safer role to a hotter one.
The thirteenth biennial congress convened in Borrago New York with P P Johnston of Lexington presiding. Members discussed suspensions expulsions and fines while adopting a rule barring Darien horses from all races until charges are investigated and praised Navy Secretary Tracy and family in a condolence message. New York was chosen for the 1882 meeting with the Murray Hill Hotel as the likely seat.
Brassfield & Co. in Lexixer, Kentucky, reports a multi session sale with 64 horses grossing 65,515 dollars. Notable item is eight animals from the estate of the late Colonel William Cassius Goodloe bringing 27,550 dollars. The sale lists numerous pedigreed entries from breeders and auctioneers across towns including Shelbyville, Nashville, Lexington, and Chicago, with horses by Dictator, Mambrino, Chichester, and others.
Tomorrow’s card lists six races with detailed entries including horses such as Essterbok Dynamite Hay Hidge Clatter Electricity Slasher Velvet, plus Capstone Nattot and Nattot in early races. Second race features selling entries like James C Blessed Gold Fish Bolero Glenluce Dizzy etc. Other races list handicaps and a mix of names including Harefoot Hamlet Royal Garter Neptune Pericles and Idle Bob with varying weights and odds.
A report from New Castle, Pa, notes Williams and McKim named postmasters at Oil City as a new road project nears completion. Mattie Coyle of Sharon claims a $10,000 judgment against the Sankey estate for saving Ira D. Sankey’s life, alleging forgery and planning to sue. The item includes her dramatic 1880 rescue tale and later assertions about a dated forged note.
Scorrpaz reports a coke market boom with heavy shipments likely to continue despite some signs of wavering. Firms renew contracts yet orders fall in some houses as coke costs rise. western fields offer cheaper supply and may draw orders. Pennsville plans six new ovens next spring while overall shipments hovered near weekly averages.
Race results list five furlongs to six furlongs with horses Seatick Bellaire Lizzie M Osceola Humanes Prodigal Puzzle Kosciusko Kait Sam DL Neilie Booker Bophist John Ackine Yen. Times given include 1 06 for five furlongs and 2 for six.
Republicans in Ol City express jubilation over the appointment of William H. McKim as postmaster. The young man, long a mail agent and well liked, will bring efficiency and courtesy to the office, with Congressman Watson supporting his selection.
Reddy Strauss and Mike Coburn, a Joe Coburn relative, battled in Cheektowaga at Barney Fossett’s roadhouse. A two ounce glove bout worth $9 purse ended in a draw after thirty five rounds as both fighters exhausted. Coburn showed resilience though Strauss led early with the best punches.
Telegram from Temperance reports the eleventh annual session of the Order of Rogha in Temisin. High officers attended and pavest officers were elected for the coming term, including Grand Councilor Rev. S. A. Hughes of Grove in Mercer county and Grand Vice Councillor Mrs. Menel Maley of West Sprrick in Warren county.
Special Telegram from Butler County reports the Eicholz well delivering about 100 barrels per hour at dawn before declining. Located 30 feet southeast of the Cable well, it is owned by Lockwood & Co and is described as the best rusher in the field.
February reports confirm Rev. T. C. Jackson of Lock Haven Pa has accepted the pastorate at the First Christian Church in McKeesport and will begin duties around late April. A separate dispatch notes the Crawford County grand jury returning true bills against John M. Meyer for criminal libel of Crawford County commissioners.
In a surprise move, the New York based organization appoints a new treasurer as leadership reshuffles unfold. Officials confirm the change aims to stabilize operations and bolster financial oversight across upcoming seasons.
A Carlisle Indian School assembly in King day reads a relief appeal from Devil's Lake agency North Dakota for starving Indians. Students unanimously pledge $50 from their savings earned through the outing system, with Captain Pratt arranging immediate transfer. The Carlisle funds reflect the school earns over $12,000 annually from student endeavors.
Mr and Mrs William H Marsteller of Coltsville township were killed when struck by a passenger train at a crossing of the Pittsburg Youngstown and Ashtabula Railroad near Youngstown Ohio. The top of their carriage was up and the couple likely did not hear the approaching train. Five children are left orphaned. Marsteller a thriving farmer well liked by neighbors.
A Wheeling meeting of the Western Cut Nail Association reports a revised nail card lowering several penny prices and adjusting per keg advances. The goal is to align cut nail pricing more closely with wire nail costs.
Special telegram reports Warren Ohio February 12 interest runs high to start construction on a line from Akron to Carey to connect with the present railroad and reach a new standard gauge. The project aims for completion this year. Also Tiffin gas well at Bairdstown yields 10 million feet daily. council ordinance banning gas output invalid in court.
Orry Mike Lee of Titusville, who escaped Meadville jail months ago, was captured here today. A search uncovered a powder can a revolver and a burglar’s tool kit. He was returned to Meadville in the afternoon.
Special telegram reports Democrats naming Dr. Ritchie for Mayor James G Fox for Controller and Matt Derrick for Treasurer. Republicans nominate G Hunt Pent Praes Seana H C0 Sweenay with incomplete names and titles in the dispatchtelegram.
Attorney F M McKelvey left for New York and Washington to assist Adams Coke Oven Company which recently secured a patent on a new coke oven by Albert W Adams and David Evans. Robert Gilliam of Kansas City visits the Duquesne Hotel to confer with Central Traction engineers. Dr W H Copeland returns rested and resumes practice at 68 Sixth Ave. Francis Rawle, Philadelphia attorney, attends to Knoxville Land Improvement matters in court. A M Schoyer travels to San Francisco for estate matters of Edward H. Magill travels and trains dispatch duties noted. Two bridal couples arrive at Beventh Avenue Hotel. P L Kimberly of P L Kimberly & Co joins others at Hotel Duquesne. Dr G M Ginter of the US Marine Hospital Service visits local surgeons. E W Smiley, editor of Citizens' Press, heads to Harrisburg and Washington on the fast line.
Dennis Cann drunk and fled in a taxi. he was sent to the workhouse for 30 days. A shoe store burglary on Penn Avenue netted about $5 in stock. Humane Society moved to new offices on Sixth Avenue near Grant Street. A section hand on the Pittsburgh and Lake Erie railroad suffered a crushed foot with possible amputation. Local financiers plan a blast furnace and steel plant north of Martin’s Ferry. A railroad brakeman, Frank Gallaghee, lost his right thumb while coupling cars. Rebecca Hart faces Central station for larceny with a prior record. W J Moore, treasurer of Elias Waldman & Co, accused of embezzlement. An employee of Crescent Steel Works had a severe arm injury from falling metal.
The House wrestled with a new code of rules guiding proceedings as Dockery and others faulted the proposed measures. Critics warned the Speaker’s expanded power could threaten parliamentary standards while supporters argued rules would speed business amid factional tension.
A favorable report is likely on the bill introduced yesterday in the Indian Territory within Oklahoma. The measure appears to gain support without amendments as it advances.
Wasshooton February 12 Speaker Reed refused to entertain a motion to adjourn by Massachusetts Republican Mr Walker an admirer of the Speaker The House met with slim attendance Democrats demanded a roll call The adjournment motion was ruled out of order and Walker was left astonished and crushed without any appeal despite his prominent position.
A House War Claims Committee member says a favorable report on Marsh's bill is likely. It seeks 3.447 million dollars to reimburse Pennsylvania for border raid relief and fire loss in Chambersburg, with payments routed through the Governor for adjudicated claimants.
Washington February 12 A fruitful day for postoffice contests in Western Pennsylvania ended with three decisions. Representative Watson named William M McKim for Oil City and Henry Harrison Evans for Tidioute. Congressman Ray had limited influence. Robert McWhinney will sell stamps at Homestead Allegheny for four years. Other candidates included Rolfe Izenour and Morton.
Representatives Ray and Dalzell met with the President at the White House to press Captain Thompson's McKeesport nomination. Ray argued delay by the Post Office Department harms local will and named the people’s choice, but the President gave no clear reply. The talk touched Washington post office politics, with no commitment announced.
President names census supervisors for districts in West Virginia Kentucky Michigan Clinots Jo Co district among others. Resignation of Robert T Devries noted by Baltimore and Ohio Railroad General Manager Odell in a circular from Battimore Maryland on February 12.
John Manafee, who signed a trial contract with Pittsburg League Baseball Club, will not join them after they pressed for a season contract. He received a lucrative offer from Erie club of the New York and Pennsylvania league offering 125 dollars per month for the season and is likely to accept. Erie plans a strong lineup including Shames, Manatee, Shields and others, having played previously in the Western league. Charles Moors, a versatile fielder, also signed with Jamestown club.
Samy Francisco reports a boxing bout at the Golden Gate Athletic Club where Pete McCoy defeated Charlie Giessen by knockout in the sixth round. The match was short but fierce with McCoy securing the win.
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