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Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 1890

Page

6

Grave Viewpoints on MacClelland-Priddy Race and League Strife

Baltimore sports figure J W Wall discusses the Brotherhood and National League, charging mismanagement and warning of conflicts in the new Players League. He predicts money losses, notes player managers cause friction, and urges prudent team building over court battles. He also mentions Baltimore Baseball Club plans and potential signings as the move toward stability continues.

J. W. Waltz Baltimore Baseball Club Welte New League National League

The Suit Against Ewing and Day Affidavits Filed

Papers in the Metropolitan Exhibition Company suit against Ewing the former New York catcher for 1880 were filed in the U S Circuit Court. Affidavits by John B Day and Superintendent Arthur E Bell state Ewing claimed not to render services and would not comply with terms. Day says Ewing has served five years and finding a replacement now is unlikely. Bell notes payment of $2 00 for the 1880 season and a retention notice for 1590 season.

Metropolitan Exhibition Company Ewing New York United States Circuit Court John B. Day Arthur E. Bell Exhibition Company Das Stuke Mat We Ri Organizathen Day Mr. i

Players League near Buffalo move to shift baseball base

February report from Washington notes a quiet campaign by the Players League to relocate the Buffalo club to a new city. A New York party tied to the Brotherhood proposed leasing Capitol Park, with discussions held by Thomas W. Smith and C. A. Swish. A conference with Walker continued talks on securing eligible grounds.

Wasnixereon Buffalo Thomas W. Smith Capitol Park New York A. Soow Swish Ball Park

Boxing bout ends in bloody eye gouge near district line

James Goodwin and Craiiie Walker, two local pugilists, fought for a $10 purse at a sporting resort beyond the district line. Only two rounds were fought, both men suffered severe injuries, with Goodwin gouging Walker in the eye near the end of the second round.

James Goodwin Craiiie Walker Goodwin

Secret notes on Dounlap and service figure dispute

Secretary Soandrett states no commands exist and his services are valued at the set figure. The remark reflects ongoing regret and uncertainty over Dounlap and related arrangements.

Dounlap Soandrett

New Orleans Hosts Southern Winter Meeting Races

At New Orleans on February 27 the New Louisiana Jockey Club staged the forty first winter meeting with cloudy warm weather and good attendance. Clara Moore won the first race by a head over Lottie F with Lilly Lochiel close behind in third. Time 1 00. Miss Fran edged Porter F to win the second race as Bonnie King and Clark battled for second. Buckter then won the fourth heat ahead of Churchill Clark. Racing continues Saturday.

Semse Mors New Orleans New Louisiana Jockey Club Clara Moore Pritechets Tom Karl Tommy Crook Leneth Ah Seye Dene Teux Panchos Ahr Clara Panne Ge Fremont Lochier Vai Lottie Olympia Volel Lillie Lochiel Huish Lottie F Lilly Leckiel Voiel Little Bess Vatican Nehailo Miss Fran Mons Porter Totty Ted Miss Francis Winnin le Churchill Clark Bonnie King Knoxville Panama Armie

Supreme Court decision sparks gambling question in Boston

Boston viewers report a Supreme Court ruling that half the male population may be gamblers. The case involves John J. Murphy vs John Z. Rogers over 120 50 dollars in notes tied to billiards or pool games. The court ordered a new trial, defining gambling in tied cases and noting widespread betting at hotels.

Boston Supreme Court John J. Murphy John Z. Rogers

Ives Beats Heiser In Chickering Hall Billiards

New York February 27 Young Ives won a brilliant billiards match at Chickering Hall against Heiser with a final score of 500 to 192 after a two hour game. Referee Thomas J Gallagher of Chicago. marker Rod Scofield.

New York Ives Chickering Hall Heiser Thomas J. Gallagher Chicago Rod Scofield Marker Schaefer Daly al Smith Bud Scofield Schuster Himpelt Finn Pa Hoe

Desperate Prize Fight Ends With Schab Victory

In New Hayes Connecticut two athletes John L Powers and Henry Schab fought seven rounds at Smiths Hotel South End. Schab won when Powers refused to continue after round twenty seven. Both boxers were battered with bleeding noses and bruises and neither have been seen today. A mutual friend watched from an adjacent chair during the bout.

New Hayes Schab Powers Ce Ee

A Chance for Sullivan Special Telegram to the Disfator

Melbourne cable to the Police Gazette reports two Melbourne backers offer Frank P. Slavin a title bout with John L. Sullivan for 21000 to 2000 and the world championship belt. If Sullivan agrees to meet Slavin in Australia the Melbourne Athletic Club will add 1000 to the purse, with forex and Beareans details noted. If Sullivan refuses, Kilrain Jackson or any challenger may be offered the same terms.

New York Police Gazette Office Melbourne Frank P. Slavin John L. Sullivan Police Gazette Slavin Australia Melbourne Athletic Club Peres Sullivan Beareans Jake Kilrain Peter Jackson

Clifton Card racing entries for tomorrow in maidens and selling

Clifton entries list tomorrow's races with multiple horses in each event. First race five furlongs maidens includes Sun Dial, Ayala, Remembrance HQ among others. second race seven and a half selling features Locust 14 and J Lema Landzeer. third race half mile includes FarLy Blossom and Minnetta filles. further futures include selling and staking entries with numerous horse names and associates.

Clifton Sun Dial Bie Ned Rosemary Murray Ayala Remembrance Hayade Wille Marton Primrose Gladstone mi Hazel Dell Jenevous Navisis Ethel Mal John Arkins Lema Landzeer Wahoo Farly Blossom Florence Iraporees Dechart Albemarle Reis Pegasus My Chartey Htussel Furling

Track Results From Getterburg Rosolte Meet

February 27 racing at Getterburg Rosolte lists results across five races. Winners include Aftermath, Rapine, Paist, and Faustus with placings and betting odds noted amid tangled OCR text.

The Big Race Returns from New York

The Big Race, a new york arrival, plans for his upcoming 142 hour contest after arriving yesterday. The event features arrangements made in the theatre district with emphasis on the long endurance challenge.

London New York

Basin eel training for Piceberg race near New York

Last evening basineek reported successful preparations for a contest described as the Piceberg race near New York. Moore and Herty head training with others, entries rising and starters limited to thirty due to the large field.

New York Moore Herty

Unpleasant Hitch for Foot Race Between Priddy and McClelland

A proposed race on the Exposition track faces a waterlogged and buried venue. Backers Quinn and Priddy discuss moving to Recreation Park or the Perrysville Road and Homewood tracks. They plan to meet at The Dispatch to finalize a new track and deposits. Both runners are in good condition and confident, with strong public interest.

Peter Prddy Et. McClelland Exposition Track Jobin Quinn McClelland Priday Recreation Ark BSS Dispatch Perrysville Toad Homewood Allegheny Quinn Priddy

Contested Game Features Batteries and Umpire Call

St Avensrixe report notes a game with players Sullivan Inks Lauer Nagie Hutchtnson and Coughlin. Umpire Bennett officiated the match with a 6 3 score referenced and details appear fragmented.

St. Avensrixe Pete Tee Sullivan and Inks Lauer Nagie Hutchtnson Coughlin Bennett

Rumor Much Ado on Players League Shuffle

Officials of the new local club downplay a yesterday rumor that Buffalo would withdraw from the Players' League and that St Louis would replace it. They say the eight clubs in the league will remain as known.

Buffalo St Louis

Sporting Notes and Rumors From The Times

Tax New York papers report Jocko Fields is in fine condition Baldwin denies plans to exit the Players' League The arbitration board will review the Lehane cave issue Kings County Elevated Railroad Company suspected as the syndicate eyeing National Clubs Peter Kemp arrives in New York as the single skull world champion oarsman claims he can race any man in Eid America or Australia backed by LG G Decie Kemp's backer.

Buffalo New York Jocko Fields Baldwin Board of Arbitration Lehane Kings County Elevated Railroad Company Pitrsburg Furrie Aeen Ig Aawanete Australia Peter Kemp Eid America William O'Connor LG. G Decie Kemp

Local items recap from Acme Council and city brief notices

Acme Council No 212 U A M passed a vote of thanks to Chief Bigelow for restoring a parade route washed out by rain. Mrs H C Campbell, president of the Pennsylvania W C T U, attends Clarion county convention to discuss the pew movement. James B Cannery, re elected constable, dies of pneumonia. A J Dougherty fatally injured in freight wreck. Slavic, 89, crushed leg after railroad incident. Three Southside youths arrested for stealing two kegs of beer. Miss Amelis Edwards lecture tickets go on sale. Three youths arrested for stealing eyes from a baker's wagon. Margaret Buck accuses George Gallagher of larceny of a gold watch. hearing next Tuesday. A wheel breaks on car 227 causing a travel delay.

Acme Council Bigelow Department of Public Works H. C. Campbell Pennsylvania Clarion County Pew Clarion Jams B. Cannery Sixth Ward Hill Street A. J. Dougherty Pittsburg and Western Railroad Alf General Hospital Jou ™ x Slavich Valley Railroad Michael Sheehan Stephen Matthews John Schauser Southside Alderman Brokaw Tuy Amelis B. Edwards Kieber’s Mone O'Rovree William Nugent Daniel Hurley Oa Baker Alderman Means Margaret Buck Thirtieth Street George Gallagher Alderman Doughty Citizens Traction Line Black Horse Hill Penn Avenue

A Very Good Year for Local Passenger Business

General A. E. Clark of the Lake Erie reports healthier local passenger business than through traffic. He notes bad country roads aided nearby trade, but predicts a poor summer and a cool overall year with little temperature variation and an average climate.

A. E. Clark Lake Erie Despond

Emphatic Pittsburgh Protest Ends in Arrest at Marriage

A Pittsburgh man named Arthur Knight caused a dangerous scene over his fiancée Mary Sartafield’s marriage license. Her father, armed with a revolver, intercepted them in New Castle and demanded they not marry. Knight was arrested and jailed after Allegheny police sought him for a serious charge.

Pitteburg New Castle Arthur Knight Mary Sartsfeld Pittsburg Miss Sartafield Knight Marshall and Brown Allegheny City Allegheny

Mill Worker Injured After Fall at Oliver Bros

John Fellingham fell from a scaffold at Oliver Bros Philppe mill on Wood's Run yesterday and suffered a fracture of the right thigh.

John Fellingham Oliver Bros Phillipe’ Mill Wood's Run Yesterdsoon

FAMILY POISONING PUZZLES JOHNSTOWN CASE

The Boyer family of Johnstown is stricken with mysterious poisoning. The mother and two sons show paralysis and severe stomach illness. doctors fear for the younger boy's life. Canned goods and a filthy well are suspected as possible causes. aid is being provided by the Union Benevolent Association.

Joussions Boyer Matthews The Union Benevolent Association

Doctors in Session Tri-State Sanitary Assoc Meets in Wheeling

The Tri State Sanitary Association opened its session in Wheeling with leading physicians present. Papers covered disinfectants and flood impacts, including Debris disinfection, floods in Washington county Ohio, and destruction of forests as a flood cause.

Tri-State Sanitary Associaten Wheeling TriState Sanitary Association J. B. McGrew Pittsburg Washington County C.W. Eddy Drisk C. F. Ulrich

Municipal liquor licenses awarded in several towns

Somunsnur February 7 Judge Baer issued two licenses in Addison one at Confluence one at Rockwool two at Stoyes town one at Davidairbe one at Glencoe three at Meyersdale and one at West Salisbury Ursina license denied for bond deficiency Berlin license denied Central hotel Somerset denied for church proximity Commercial Hotel proceeding continued to April to take further depositions Four licenses granted this year totaling five new licensed houses so far

Somunsnur Baer Addison Confluence Rockwool Stoyestown Davidairbe Glencoe Meyersdale West Salisbury Ursina Berlin Somerset Ancrease

Explosion at Akron Paint and Color Company Building

A blast at the Akron Paint and Color Company in Arno on February 21 leveled the building and sparked a fire. George Mack died from injuries including severe facial burns. Tip Andrews survived with less serious wounds. Loss to the structure estimated at $1,000 with stock losses also noted.

Arno Akron Paint and Color Company George Mack Tip Andrews Andrews Njuries

Justice of the Peach Killed in Railway Accident

West Newton February 27 Joseph H Bigley son of Captain N J Bigtey of Coultersville was run over and killed tonight near the N J Bigtey mines at Suterville by the West Newton accommodation. His belly was mangled beyond recognition. He was brother of J N J Bigley of Suterville. At the recent election he was made Justice of the Peace. He was about 40 years old.

West Newton Joseph H. Bigley N. J. Bigtey Coultersville N. J

Jury finds Coulter guilty of murder in the second degree

In Zanesville on February 27 the jury convicted Ewing Coulter of the murder of George Hahn at Dresden. He heard the verdict calmly but grew pale and cried like a child after the announcement.

Zanesville Ewing Coulter George Hahn Dresden

Tremendous Steam Engine Explosion Wrecks Mill Engine Room

Brappock February 77 A tremendous explosion of a steam heater tore through the engine room of the National Rolling Mill leaving the room badly wrecked. No one was seriously injured though Mocineer Winn a young man named Brown and two other workers suffered slight scalds. The plate mill is halted due to a broken roll and repairs will avoid delay.

Distatch Brappock National Rolling Mill Mocineer Winn Brown

Licenses Granted and Refusals In Crawford County

Judge Henderson ruled on license applications. Meadville received 12 retail 4 wholesale 1 bottling with 9 refusals. Titusville secured 3 wholesale 2 breweries and 6 refusals. Spartansburg got 2 retail, Vernon Mead townships Wallonia 3 breweries. Total granted 34, down from 40 last year.

Meadvyine Henderson Meadville Gem Titusville Spartansburg Vernon Mead Townships Wallonia

Leader Arrested in Chicago and Atlantic Railroad Theft Case

In Baton Rouge Louisiana on February 27 a supposed leader of a Chicago and Atlantic Railroad theft ring was arrested and bound over for trial. The missing freight car freight goods had been disappearing for months between the city and Baton. The accused faces charges connected with the alleged embezzlement and theft scheme.

Ho le Chicago and Atlantic Road Ratch Onbiccago and Atlantic Railroad Company Compan Oman

Officers Installed as AOUW Holds Pittsburgh Meeting

WILLIAMSPORT February 27 At this afternoon's session of the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania Ancient Order of United Workmen the newly elected officers for the ensuing year were installed by Past Grand Master Babst and James It was decided to hold the next meeting at Pittsburgh October 14 18 The following officers were nominated to be voted on at the Pittsburgh meeting Grand Master Workman Sheridan Gorton No 183 Grand Foreman A A Anderson No 34 Grand Overseer John W Bickel No 54 Alexander Hildebrand No 64 Grand Recorder J M McNair No 1 Grand Pecigeas 0 EKner No 14 Grand eae C Hawkins No 185 T C Hazen No 71 Evan M Hawthorn No 6 West Virginia a M Kleckner No 188 J W Orr No 127 W B Kirker No 212 Grand Inside Watchmen Ossa Borris No 8 J G White No 103 A Wick No 210 t Haman No % Grand Outside Wanakeae A G Carrol No 102 H C Carringer No 181 A J Harper No 49 A S Palmer No 241 Grand Medical Examiner J J G Dunn No 134 Grand Trustee A d mee No 111 Representatives to Suprema Sage R Ford No 40 Wm H James Mo 116 A Dougan No10 M Bouch No 8 S A Kine No 100 J C Smith No 116 J H Mowen This evening's public meeting in the Court House was largely attended Addresses were made by a number of prominent delegates explanatory of the objects workings and benefits of the order

U. W. Conveorion Pittsburg Williamsport Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania Ancient Order of United Workmen Babst James Sheridan Gorton AA. Anderson John W. Bickel Alexander Hildebrand J. M. McNair Grand Pecgieas Ekner Grane C. Hawkins T. C. Hazen Evan M. Hawthorn West Virginia A M. Kleckner J. W. Orr W. B. Kirker Ossa Borris J. G. White A. Wick Wanakeae A. G. Carrol H.C. Carringer A. J. Harper A. &. Palmer J. G. Dunn A. d. Mee Suprema Sage R. Ford Wm. H. James A. Dougan M. Bouch A. Kine J.C. Smith J. H.mowen Court House

Dairymen's Convention closes with officer election

Meadville February 27 The Sixteenth Annual State Dairy men convention ended with strong attendance and notable talks on silo and silage. Henry Jalcott of Ohio lectured on silo construction. Edgar Haidekaper of Crawford County showed the best sample of ensilage. Dehorning was urged by S. H. Evans of Tidiante. Officers elected: President T. L. Wood Meadville Secretary G. H. St. John Meadville Treasurer W. W. Dean Meadville. Vice Presidents J. C. Sibley Franklin J. P. Phelps Connellsville John McClintock Meadville E E Critchiel Westmoreland RK L Cochran Venango. other officers re-elected.

Oficera Meadville Henry Jalcott Ohio Edgar Haidekaper Crawford County J. C. Sibley H. Evans Conneantville John McClintock E. E. Critchiel Westmoreland RK. L. Cochran Venango

Tuscarawas River Floods Massillon North With Severe Damage

The Tuscarawas river floods Massillon's northern district leaving at least 50 residences surrounded by water. Families are driven from ground floors to higher positions as water reaches three to five feet in some streets nearing the February high water mark.

Maasillon Massillon Tuscarawas

Indiana branch wreck near Blairsville injures none

Early today a passenger train on the Indiana branch from Blacklick to Blairsville derailed in a ditch, scattering passengers but causing no serious injuries. A Blairsville train was sent to the scene to transfer the passengers.

Greensburg Indiana Blacklick Blairsville

Personal Property Sold of Whitin Glass Co Defunct

Beaver Falls February 27 The personal property of the defunct Whitin Glass Company was sold at this place by the sheriff. Stockholders were represented by attorney H B Thompson who bid it all in for them paying 2218 70 dollars.

Beaver Falls Whitin Glass Company Sherti H. &. Thompson

Young Men's Republican Club Banquet Attended by G W Delamater

Meadville February 27. A large banquet of the Young Men's Republican Club featured Hon. G W Delamater who was cheered upon rising to respond to the toastmaster's call.

Meadville Young Men's Republican Club Ers G. W. Delamater

Tri-State Arevities and Developments

J P Witherow Works of New Castle closed a contract to build a large coke coal furnace at Rome Georgia. Carnegie Brothers Co plans a new furnace at Braddock and Verner Gas Company seeks a charter. Four remonstrances oppose a hotel license in Freedom. Portents include a fatal accident in Scottdale and a boy struck by a train near Bradock. Several other local incidents and corporate moves populate the report.

J. P. Witherow Works New Castle Rome Philadelphia New Florence James Waibes Scottdale Freedom Gustin

Flood Reaches High Water as River Rises Across Cincinnati

Ohio River levels surge to alarming highs affecting Cincinnati and Kentucky towns. Banks flood and basements overflow while steamboats nose into business fronts and railroads suspend activity. Across Newport Covington and regional industries halt as floodwaters rise rapidly.

Flood Crisis Hits Louisville as Ohio River Rises

The Ohio River at Louisville reaches flood stage and cuts off a riverfront station. The Cumberland is reported higher than ever and floods disrupt rail lines from Louisville to Cincinnati, with landslides and washouts causing mail and telegraph outages across the region.

Louisville Ohio Ohio and Seer Here Cincinnati A. Wooster Middleborough Cumberland Knoxville

Wind Damage Hits Torrasco Mississippi

A severe wind and rain storm struck Torrasco on February 26 causing extensive destruction. The front of D. L. Jones & Son's store was torn away and blocked the Illinois Central tracks, the roof was blown 200 yards, Van Hooser's dry goods store was wrecked, and fences and barns were leveled. Heavy rainfall left streets flooded.

Torrasco Miss D. L. Jones & Son Illinois Central van Hooser

Hard Strain on the Levees and Flood News

Rainfall on the Mississippi and Ohio watershed threatens lowland Yazoo and Tensas basins with levee tests as Yazoo front foresees three feet additional rise. Prescott rail line washed out by floods. telegraph down. Marine Hospital property in the Twentieth ward slated for public sale March 20.

Memphis Mississippi Ohio Yazoo Delta Tensas Basin Yazoo Greenville Marine Hospital

Squire Handel Predicts Immense Harvest for Farmers

Squire Herman Handel praised prospects for a bumper season with a strong fall sown crop and firm wheat in both his county and Washington. He cautioned on risks from late frost and too lush growth but expected vast hay yields if May rains arrive. Meantime many farmers plowed meadows for corn due to low winter prices.

Squire Handel Squire Herman Handel Fifth Avenue Snowden Township Handel Washington

Worker Hurt At Edgar Thomson Steel Yard In Fall

Michael Healey laborer at the Edgar Thomson steel works atrad dock brought to Mercy Hospital after a timber fall fractured his right arm and crushed his hand.

Michael Healey Edgar Thomson Steel Works Atraddock Mercy Hospital

Lincoln National Bank Opens After Dedication Loss

Lancaster February 27 The Lincoln National Bank opened its doors for business this afternoon, after stockholders made good the loss caused by the dedication of Cashier Bard.

Lancaster Lincoln National Bank Bard

Allegheny Board Sets School Millage at 3 Mills

The Finance Committee of the Allegheny Board of Controllers met last night and fixed the millage for school purposes at 3 mills, continuing a rate similar to last year.

Allegheny Board of Controllers

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John Wall Brotherhood Old League Sporting News OF the Day J. W. Wall Baltimore Boston Supreme Court Anson Comiskey Tam Pfeffer Mark Baldwin Mr. Waltz American Association Chayera Pat B. Day Byrne Brooklyn Pittssburg Cleveland Roatcliffe Baltimorecind President Day NEW Orleaks Easc Ausralians Getterburg Rosolte Sptecul Telagram Pisrator Gutves2eburg the Forum Harwood Tol Tim Goldfish Aix Velvet Priddy and McClelland St. Angustine Beaffold Johnstown Tuscara Crawford State Dairymen’s Convention Tri-State Sanitary Association Judge Baer Somerset County Justice OF the Peach Ewing Couslter Dairymen's Convention Verner Gas Company Carnegie Brothers & Co H.” of Braddock Lennie Frick H. C. Frick C. BK. Fostxn Beaver Falls Opera House Knights of Pythias Knights of the Golden Eagle Jon Tomas Brad‘donk Mary Dalzeul Latrobe Grance B. Harvey East Liverpool Ways and Means Committee Penders Clark Waynesburg Masontown J. B. Maxwell New Cumberland W. Va Phillipsburg Youghingheny Ice Company McKeesport Arctic Ice Manufacturing Company Youghiogheny Henny KnaMeEpr George Kramer Mount Washington Youngstown West Fleemiva Fen. M. van Pelt Alex. Wilson Kanawha County State House Honeymoon Row Water Street Washington and Jefferson College Washington, Pa Mdoch Abe Rale David Willis Winterton Kentucky Ohio River River Front White Water Big 4 Bee Line Midland Cincinnati Southern Grand Central Depot Eighth Street Union Newport Covington United States Sherman House Main Street Cumberland River Minsinesop Arizona San Francisco Prescott Pittsburg Traction Railroad Company J. B. Gratz Pennsylvania Railroad the Hospital Stewart & Ridgs Ha Fgg Pourssvane Tima Masaneescarees Brownsville Ehiver Tra Wanzes Mcengantown Ceres Fracred Lincoln Bank Rogers’ Royal AsaFl Thor Ed Scott Reo China R. P. Wallace & Co Wood Street Wren Prones Nate Pasches Apricom New Orleana James GEO, K.stevenson &Co Sith Avenue Ayer Dr. J. C. Ayer & Co Lowell Mass Mrs Eliza Smith Penn Ave Goa Zebana Benato Onié Bean Lemington Ave Lincoln East Liberty Tre L. Fe W. L. Douglas W. J. Douglas Mase HL &G. M. Lang MS. Frohing DL Carter EC & Os Carsonst Henry Pamere G. Holman Jaliawe Broom Manufacturers Robert Dias
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