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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1890
Page
6
The Sporting News reports President Nimick and manager Hanlon comments on a Tar Dispatch claim that a syndicate offered $1,000,000 for all National League franchises. Nimick says the offer may be a bluff or for leverage, while others doubt its truth and note potential consequences for the league.
New Years February 23. A rumor says a syndicate offered 1 000 000 for the National Baseball League and that the Brotherhood backs the scheme. Eyewitnesses in Harlem note leaders Bock Ewing and Damases visiting the Es club as backers gather. Ewing declines offers to sign with New York teams while Day and Gordon weigh deals.
Cleveland report notes Farrell from last year's Chicago team may strengthen the Brotherhood club. He has been a strong opponent for Cleveland pitchers, with fans fearing his bat in tight games. Rumors place Johnson's new writer or team move from Buffalo as a possible source of the switch.
Columbus February 22. It is reported that D West has accepted an offer from President Roach to serve as umpire for a forthcoming major game. The move places West in a pivotal officiating role amid ongoing schedule reforms.
A special dispatch from Washington reports President Young compiled a contract list for National League clubs as of February 23. Boston shows a strong roster with several key players, Chicago close behind, and New York with only three signed. Hardie Richardson remains a top target for one club.
New York report details a heated dispute among billiard players over Monday match timings. George F Slesson and Catton clash with manager Mortimer Humphreys and Brunswick Co figures over an afternoon start.
Hugh Gilmer of Luverna borough and James Hogan of Colorado fought a 13 round heavy weight bout near Wilkesbarre. Hogan was favored but lost. The purse was 2300. Both fighters were severely burned when the tar caused a fire in the arena.
Cal McCarthy the 115 pound champion has been nursing an arm injury suffered in the last bout with George Dixon. He reports the arm is growing stronger and ready for light work. Boston challenger Jimmy Calville offered a rematch for a large purse and Dixon has challenged again.
Pat Cahill the American amateur middleweight champion was set to face Dolly Parker of the Bedford Athletic Club in a highly anticipated bout. Rumors say bets ran high with wagers up to $100 on Cahill, placed by a New York Athletic Club member and a well known horseman.
A six days go as you please pedestrian contest began at midnight in the Detroit rink with large crowds expected. Competitors include George Gee Pete Gus and a list of walkers such as Johnore Greer Halabi Cox Wase hres Cox Clodgman William Howe and others in a lively inaugural event.
John Quinn reports from Fogarty that Reagan now refuses to fight him at any weight above 14 pounds. The dispute concerns a planned match and weight limits, with offers from the Rowork club and adjustments being discussed. A separate note from February 3 mentions a finish fight between Joe Tausey of St. Louis and Jack Connors of Cincinnati at catch weights.
The island Tol figure beat Connors at Vicksburg with a fierce right uppercut, the third-round knockout following an earlier shot that put Connors to the mat.
A shooting contest at clay pigeons held yesterday in Beprorp Bedford drew a large crowd. Participants from Mann's Choice and Bedford competed in four events with entrance money split among winners. A. W. Haller won ten thirds with nine to his credit, A. C. won five doubles with nine, Richard Danonsker led ten singles with eight, and DeLor e won five doubles with nine.
Various boxing negotiations flash across reports with Johnny Reagas seeking a ten round bout with Pats McCoy while Jack McAuliffe eyes Sullivan and visions a million dollar deal. California Athletic Club offers Slavin versus Jackson with a $15,000 asking price. Ward returns from travel amid league discussions as McAuliffe notes nine pounds shed and praises training quarters. Belfast Spider Ter Weir fetches a $500 bid for a cage appear. Pats Cardiff signals a clash with Godfrey in March for an $1,800 trophy. Paddy McBride benefits with a testimonial arrange for February 28 featuring McBride versus McCarthy and Davis versus Butler in six rounds. Weeks starts business with Lew Wh, the bay gelding, in his stable expansion planned to deliver winners.
In Rochester February 23 revivals in Asbury Methodist Church sparked a clash. Pastor Byron Adams of Plymouth Congregational charged revivals with risky insurance like premiums for safety. Asbury's Rev. Dr. responded defending revivals and calling Adams illiberal. Adams, known for liberal views and author of Evolution in Religion, has stirred clergymen before.
Dr. E. T. Stephenson of Cras Oncuano Kentucky, once popular socially and professionally, died last night after years of opium addiction. Engaged to a Lincoln County woman years ago, his eccentricities and drug habit intensified, a stay at Lexington asylum followed, and his mind and body failed before death. The intended marriage never occurred.
In St Albans Quebec Rodolphe Du Bois killed his wife his mother in law and two children with an ax after quarrels over cooking. He left then returned with the ax and carried out the killings in the dwelling.
In Carcaco on February 53 Duncan C Harrison, star of the Paymaster Company, was stabbed at the theater door by H Brinker. The knife pierced just above the heart but did not reach a vital organ. Disputed cause suggests unpaid salaries or an insult to Harrison's wife. Brinker was at the scene.
Reports from Boston dated February 23 say the steamer Dominion, sailing from this port to Nova Scotia, has foundered at sea. Sixty two lives are reported missing or lost in the calamity.
Rich and Elegant Paris dress putters featured by Honwa & Co at Penn Avenue stores. Handsome styles offered in a range of colors with prices around 85 dollars.
The Dispatch reports Samuel Gompers citing growing support among workers for an eight hour day with May 1 as a target. He notes AFL strategy to pick a leading trade and locality for demands, with no general strike likely and increasing union strength. The Central Labor Union plans a $50 donation to Cooper Union mass meeting.
The interview discusses statistics from 13 states, public understanding of the labor cause, and arbitration. It argues that true arbitration requires worker equality with employers and favors conciliation over coercive mediation. It notes limited success for cooperative stores here and defends the boycott as a lawful, individual civil right when properly tested in courts.
In Berur February 23 the Cartel parties have only 14 seats in the new Reichstag, down from 213. Conservatives fall to 48, Imperialists to 12, National Liberals to 14, Centerists to 86, Freisinnige to 20, Socialists rise to 20. The Socialist vote grows in Saxony by 86,873, mainly at Cartel parties’ expense. Puttkammer re-elected. Kaiser seeks reorganization of education and a system of physical culture alongside mental training.
Paris reports radical deputies pass a sweeping amnesty for strike offenses from the past decade by 221 to 182 votes. The government plans to oppose the motion as the Duke of Orleans faces possible removal while unsettled after a two week stay with restaurant bills totaling about 300 dollars.
Firefighters uncover 14 infant bodies beneath debris of a Sienna Street house in Warsaw after a morning blaze. A midwife Skoblinska and her sister with two brothers are held in custody as investigators probe the tragedy.
Lord Randolph Churchill signals general support for the Tory Government in Parliament while reserving liberty of action on specific issues. A new Portuguese amnesty decree is signed by the King on accession. Beechtree miners remain out of work as Brockwayville reports a quiet, stalled mining scene and leaders urge a return to work at Adrian.
The article notes Mr. Reyburn expected to take his congressional seat today while George H. Pauw, linked to bank wrecker rumors, secured bondsmen and was released. It mentions Hayes Foundry Facing Company in Cleveland and varied financial figures amid a chaotic text segment. It also references individuals suffering bronchial illness and a gathering supporting sales relations, with unclear context.
Washington real estate sharks escalate a battle over sites for a presidential summer residence. Supposed post office reform and Cleveland’s suburban boom are cited as proof of speculators’ power to block or boost public buildings and property values.
James Easton of Brooklyn, owner of steamboat lines, sought to move his sister and her dying husband John Blinn aged 64 from the Delaware Poor House to his home. Mrs Blinn refused to leave. Blinn died Friday night and funeral was held today. Easton will relocate Mrs Blinn to Brooklyn on Monday after arrangements with the Poor Superintendent.
Fire early this morning gutted the Mill building at Seventeenth and York streets in Philadelphia. George Harvey a carpet and rug maker occupied the first and second floors while George Dubroe a silk curtain and lambrequin weaver used the third floor. Loss estimated at 50000 with partial insurance.
In Grays Kentucky John Stringer and Andrew Lane, both intoxicated, fought and killed each other after a drunken encounter. Lane was shot near the heart and Stringer’s jugular was severed in the melee. Stringer had previously shot eight men.
A notice warns liquor dealers of counterfeit labels mimicking the Guckenheimer brand and imitations of Overholt. It claims genuine labels bear a facsimile signature and offers California port sherry and native wines, domestic brandies, cigars, and a complete price list from Max Klein at 82 Federal Street, Allegheny.
In Washington on February 23 readers learn that Boston social lions funded a distant nobleman named Count Zubof. The World correspondent visits the Russian Legation and Baron Rosen denies any Zubof presence in the United States, noting no Zubof family member is here and questioning the Boston intrigue.
The piece extols Pearl top lamp chimneys by Macbeth and Co of Pittsburgh for their durability, noting dealers likely carry them. It contrasts them with common brittle glass chimneys driven by cheapness and frequent breakage, suggesting makers prefer quicker wear for business but doubting this motive.
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