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Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 03, 1892

Page

17

Near-Miss Save of the New York Baseball Club

A telegraphed special from New York recalls the perilous 1800s crisis when the New York Baseball Club faced insolvency. Key figures like John B. Davies, John T. Brush, A. Reach, and Spalding formed a private committee to salvage salaries and finance. A split emerged between Day and Mulr ie factions as negotiations closed, preserving the club and shaping its future consolidation with the National League venture.

New York Baseball Club Irv Ancuet John B. Davy Liar York Nis Indianapolis Dev Red Kiddel Boston Club Lrondvaner Rush Spalding Lord Tirish

WILL RELEASE VICKERY AND SIGNINGS SHAPING UP

A Chicago ball club plans major changes including releasing Vickery to clear space. Gumbert, Hutchison, Meakin, and Loby tied to new deals while Comnie Maryplis from Quincy is added. The club eyes Tom Sinexehane for Wilmot, Brown contends transfer to Louisville, and manager hopes to bolster batting strength and lead off potential.

Spectel Chicago Gumbert Chery Hutchison Meakin Loby Vickery Maryplis Quiney Promisangeter Ore Marine Tom Sinexehanere Wilmot Brown Louisville Eas Clvb Noe

Veteran wheelman hailed at home welcome

Pitman New York veteran wheeler is praised as the finest in the city. He recalls old medals and the early amateur days when cycling began in the country. He believes the sport and riders will grow, with improving outlook and competition. Close to 5,000 people greeted Gibbons at Erie Railroad station after his New Orleans victory.

Pitman New York Erie Gibbons Andy New Orleans

Gibbons Carried Amid Cheers After Struggle at Market Street

Surrounded by a cheering crowd, Gibbons was carried on the shoulders of admirers to his brother’s saloon on lower Market street where he was greeted by his mother who kissed him. He appears little worse for the hard struggle.

Gibbons Lower Market Street

Jockeys and Owners Barred From Guttenburg Ruling

New York January 2 Special lists jockeys barred under the Board of Control edict for riding at Guttenburg on January 1 and 2. Names include George Taylor H Penny W Penny F Doane W Doane Flynn Huesten Davis Griffin Cook Flynn Jones Dowyer Larrissey Piankaoken Clay Burns Nelson Snedeker Lewis Martin Bergen Weaver Mooney Flaherty Verplank Fitzsimmons Whyburn Meanlove Ross Gorman Irving Brown Barrett Higgins. Marty Beren to ride next week. Also barred are owners such as McCormick Satias ney Bros Shields Leich Beaver head Riverside OLeary C Sattler Roller Love Kalpin Brighton Ganles Co Mertz Thomons Sanders Leonard Paramus Binstead Good wood state Moderwood McAvoy Lovel Courthan Allen Stedeker Johnson Korober Downing Parker Albany Somerset Schuylkill Ackerman Wetch Valentine Powers Cotton Batchelor McGuire Weir Armstrong Berry Paterson Barnegat stables.

Guttenburg New York Board of Control George Taylor Taylor H. Penny W. Penny F. Doane W. Doane Eugene Leich Beaverhead Stable W. Delwner D. A. Honig M. J. Imty W. Lovell Kk. Bradley Kiaftan Brighton Stable Ganles, & Co T. Griffin M. Mertz W. H. Thomons C. F. Sanders E Leonard Paramus Stable Walds J. Werlin Mulholland Goodwood State W. Mane Moderwood J. McAvoy W. Lovel P. Courthan T. Allen

Mike Is Humble Sees Changes In Boston Next Season

Mike Nelly visits the city acknowledging an unpleasant upcoming season in Boston with Noah likely taking captaincy. He offers to play for New York City at a fair salary, would catch for the team under Buck Ewing and Powers, and suggests Ewing at first base with he and Borie catching. Spaulding recalls Kelly’s strong catching ability but won’t confirm current club interest.

Buck Ewing Kelly Ewing Borie W. Spaulding

Backer for Mutrie Eyes Eastern Association Team

Fred Walter of the Eldorado Company backs James Mutrie to establish an Eastern Association team in New York. Walter would finance and run the club, while Mutrie handles players and operations. The Eldorado plans weekday games on Polo Ground when Learner’s team is away, with Sunday games at Heights near Weehawken. Thomas McKeon offers 5000 pounds to support the plan.

New York Fred Walter Eldorado Company James Mutrie Walker Mutrie Cameron Heights Weehawken Wiladelphia Lengiue Gronada Thomas McKeon Mutrie’s

Judge Mitchell Rules Scientific Sparring Exhibition Legal

Civil Justice Peter Mitchell issues an opinion that a forthcoming contest between Mitchell and Corbett will be within the law. He cites Justice Barrett's November 17, 1234 ruling in Sullivan v. Greenfield that a mere exhibition of skill is not a crime, supporting the legality of the sparring event.

New Year Peter Mitchell Mitchell Corbett Barrett Supreme Court Sullivan Greenfield

Winter meeting opens under new auspices at New Duckass track

The winter meeting opened with large crowds and 170 horses in training. Judges Colonel Sim mons and Woodruff presided with Captain Milly Williamson Ira Bride as timer and J I Ferguson starter. Admission 5 cents with no fee list. Three favorites and one long shot won while the books closed an Eastern book at the track. Races included Firetrace five furlongs and Latonde at 30 to 1 with several placings reported.

Pool Rommnes Firetrace Peter Tntroder Secuurl Nettle Fexclusion Wine Me Davis Serond Prince William Latonde Eugenle Culorky Reese Critic Mark Chiister

Rain Soaks Guttexrons Track Card Amid Poor Attendance

Weather dampens crowd as regulars stay away and multiple races report no times. Winners include Liliian, Trensor, St Pancras, Woodcutter, Fienretic, and Perind with various runners placing behind.

Guttexrons Liliian Vagabond Count Lune John Hicker Woodcutter Baylor Seromil Nina Archer Fienretic Wrestler Mohican Perind Climax Birthday

Boxing show at Puritan Hall Long Island City

New York sport fans hype a possible glove fight between Charlie Mitchell and Jem Corbett in Long Island City. The Star Athletic Club plans the New York State amateur boxing championships at Puritan Hall on Borden Avenue near the Thirty-fourth Street ferry, January 9. The event could lead to a pro bout, with Pat Giesson linked to Otters and Jersey City bans noted.

New York Yesternuy Charlie Mitchell Jem Corbett Long Island City Star Athletic Club Long Island Pat Giesson Oehters Jersey City Gotham Brooklyn Puritan Hall America

St Paul Accepts Bennett Proposition For Baseball Club

At a St Paul meeting the proposal by John M Bennett to form a local baseball club was accepted. Bennett will attend a January 7 meeting in Ahieaco, and if the Central League is organized St Paul will join.

St. Paul John M. Bennett Bennett Ahieaco

Pittsboro Club Plays for Prize and Side Bet

A Pittsboro Football Club member phoned yesterday and forfeited 25 dollars for his team to play the Allen Donalds for a prize and a side bet. The wager requires 10 wins in a best three of five games to take all.

Pittsboro

Steinmetz Loses First Chess Game in Evans Gambit

In Havana on January 2 Tschigorin defeated Steinmetz after 31 moves in the opening Evans gambit. The result marks the start of the match with Steinmetz facing an early setback.

Havana Tschigorin Steinmetz Evans

Baseball Neves Faith in Pittsburg Team Prompts Court Mention

fragmentary report notes Neves and Pastnext Yorse showing信 in Pittsburg baseball. Chicago club ed Menkin on Friday. ACLU official warns against confining violators. Manager Huckesbenger involved with unclear actions and potential league penalties.

Pittsburg Chicago Ed Menkin ACLU Huckesbenger

Pittsburg Club Debates Lyons Transfer And Catcher Roles

The Pittsburg club debates Lyons transfer while considering Miller Mack and Grimm as catching options and Charli Parrell at third. President Temple and Vice President Kerr push Lyons arrival, with Eastern papers condemning Temple’s stance. League leaders in Cleveland faced questions over a confidential matter tied to Young and Phelps as the new year opens.

Pittsburg Denny Lyons Miller Mack Grimm Charli Parrell Temple Lyons Presiwdent Kerr Denny Grim Trenjamin Harrison United States Young Phelps Danah League Cleveland Young Man

Turf Notes and Horse Trades Across the Circuit

Tyta previews 100 horses to be trained at Stockton California next season. D T Pousrees sells superfluous thoroughbreds. Helms sold Morgan G to Dimmay McLaughlin Onaway and Quartermaster to WH McCormick Punster Jr to George Lovell. A Rhode Island State Fair dispute cleared 14000 profit. Rumors deny Mayor Grant’s Colt scheme and tiger colors. Kentucky Derby hopes center on Faraday while Kentucky will travel west. Trainers in demand as breeders grow optimistic. Winter’s full brother to Yo Tambien to Joe Hooker Marion valued at 17000. Board of Control seen as imperfect turf reformers push for harmony. Driver the famous trotter dies. last winter king of the road in Calais.

Tyta Stockton Cal D.T. Pousrees Helms Morgan G Dimmay McLaughlin Onaway Quartermaster WH. McCormick Punster, Jr George Lovell Rhode Island Mayor Grant Kentucky Wicely Faraday St. Louis Florida Winters Montana Yo Tambien Joe Hooker Marion Contrat Pembroke Potter Driver Brender Mden Gdaldsmith George W. Leavitt Iriver Calais

Groner Stewart resigns as secretary of Homestead football club

The article notes Groner Stewart has resigned as secretary of the Homestead Football Club. It also mentions the McKeesport team defeating McDonalds by 2 to 1 on New Year's Day and various local sports items including kennel club activity, a pennant race, and amateur boxing and shooting challenges with multiple named figures and venues.

Groner Stewart Homestead McKeesport McDonalds Duquesne Kennel Club Sheens I. H. Hacke Fox Pitteburg America Vic Lew Castle Memes McDonald

People Coming and Going at Duquesne and Monongahela House

A parade of visitors and locals in Pittsburgh area hotels and rail routes. J H Matheson and Mrs Matheson travel to Youngstown for the funeral of Mrs A S Matheson, with burial at Woodlawn Cemetery Brooklyn. Notables include Col W W Elliott, ex congressman Ray, W B Rainey, P M Connelly, A Buell, Robert C ONeill, John Stambaugh Jr, SU Trent, Frank Taylor, David Henderson, Rev William Johnson, Edward B McCormick, P C Boyle, J S Fruit, and Dr W Meyers visiting or staying at local hotels.

J. H. Matheson Middletown Duquesne Het Youngstown A. 5. Matheson Woodlawn Brooklyn Roach Pittsburg A. S. Matheson American Tube and Iron Works Matheson Sadie Wool McKeesport W. W. Elliott Fayette County Ray Waryneshore Washington Andy Stewart Congress W. B. Rainey Huntingdon Glass Works W. Va Monongahela House Co-Operative Company Beaver Falls P. M. Connelly Ninth Ward Europe Mr. Connelly Ireland A. ©. Buell Douguesne Captain Steele Cramp & Sons Philadelphia Robert C. O'Neil John Stambaugh, Jr Loungstown David Henderson Hoston Sinbad” Company William Johnson Kingston Canada Edward TB. McCormick Greensburg Anderson P. C. Boyle Oil City J.S. Fruit Sharon Seventh Avenue W. Meyers Meyersdale St. Charles

Local happenings and personnel notes in Allegheny area

Annual meeting of Allegheny General Hospital contributors set for January 6. A J Benny resigns from the Bureau of Highways and Sewers to become Jury Commissioner starting tomorrow. Evanp Coates, injured at Jones & Laughlins mill, shows steady improvement at Southside Hospital. Jr. O U A M Pittsburg division names Y Cochinn as parade marshal for Washington's Birthday. Astasio Candello reports losing nine dollars after a counterfeit one hundred dollar bill passed by an unknown man at a Penn Avenue fruit stand.

Evwanp Coates Jones & Laughlins Southside Pittsburg Y. Cochinn Ben Franklin Connell Pittsbore Washington Astosio Candello Penn Avenue Main Street Cardelio Lawrenceville Bank

Robbery at Lima United States Express Office

Lima, Ohio, Feb 21 1882 robbery at the U S express office in the old depot room. $7300 stolen, including $1000 in coin, from a sack atop the safe after night agent James H Coons left to fetch a man. Suspects not found. a civil suit by Thomas C. Platt against ex Chief William R. Colvin and Harmon M. Colvin seeks 27400 with interest.

Lima United States Express Lake Erie and Western Railroad Company Lafayette Ind United States Adams Pittsburg Ft. Wayne Chicago George W. Myers James H. Coons Coons Thomas C. Platt James L. Price William R. Colvin Harmon M. Colvin M. M. Colvin Olio National Bank

Canton W R C faces charges against Ada F Clark

Cantons W R C notes charges against Ada F Clark a past president with City members re endorsing her while Mary McGirrinston state president reports. The jury on Emma Koons charges has not yet reached a verdict.

Debt summary shows nearly five million less in treasury

Washington January 2 1801 debt statement recaps that total debt including interest bearing and non interest bearing assets and cash in Treasury fell by about 4 52 million during the month. The report lists coins notes and certificates held and outstanding balances across various accounts and reserves.

Wasninetos D. C OIC Een Treasury

Blizzard Blackens West As Deep Nevadan Snow Bites Roads

Snow depths of six to fourteen feet blanketed Nevada summits as a severe blizzard raged across the West. Two Italians are missing after leaving Bijou for Wood camp in six miles distance, while a search party vanishes amid ongoing snow. Nine men reportedly lost in the storm. News from Pico Colo reports two men killed by a snowslide under thirty feet of snow. Illinois Iowa Wisconsin and Minnesota report heavy blizzards and plummeting temperatures with rail delays. Ishpeming Michigan sees two feet of snow and drifting roads. Vernon Texas endures a wind storm like a tornado causing property damage but no casualties. The broad storm system threatens widespread disruption.

Carsex Nev Bijou Wood Camp Richard Herse John Stougloss Kline Placerville Lake Valley Pico Colo Will Connell Crutcher Illinois Iowa Wisconsin Minnesota St. Paul North Dakota Montana Livingstone Omaha Ishpeming Mich Vernon Tex

Robberies Plague Braddock Area Amid Rising Theft

Branpock Jan 2 Special Henry Cramer a local butcher slept briefly at Mrs Mary New’s home and was robbed of 305 as the couple and their one year old child confessed to theft. A rash of highway robberies near Rankin alarms residents with Cyrus Kreeler held up on township road near Hawkins station. Two Hungarians were later robbed of several dollars.

Branpock Henry Cramer Mary New Rankin Cyrus Kreeler Hawkins’ Station Hawkina Rambush

Robber of Humane Agent O Brien Captured in Johnstown

Humane Agent O Brien’s alleged robber Mahoney was captured after fleeing since an October 18 incident at his boarding house. He faces a Tuesday hearing in Pittsburg area. A German mill worker, George Zoff, was found dead on the Pennsylvania Railroad with a severed head after a freight train passed. An investigation is underway. John Shoemaker fired on local workers throwing water in his yard and is jailed.

Humane O'Brien Jonxatows Tim Mahoney Pittsburg Mahoney George Zoff Pennsylvania Triumen John Shoemaker

Death by arsenic hangs over Yornastows case

Coroner Booth reports Mrs. Rachel Pothour died from arsenic but cause and source remain uncertain whether self ingestion or others' action in crisis. Prosecuting Attorney to decide on possible arrests. County Commissioners suspend jail guards David Alexander and Claire Randolph for drinking on duty and appoint James Johnston. hearing slated for Monday.

Yornastows Booth Rachel Pothour David Alexander Claire Randolph James Johnston

Street fights and assaults reported in Allegheny district

Last night on South Eighteenth street Eowanp McCrosx 1 and R J Bonheyo fought over Bonheyo’s wife, resulting in both men being detained. Aldermen handled several assault cases involving O'Toole, Cal lido, and others, with warrants issued and bail set, while a sneak theft occurred at a Webster Avenue candy store. James McTichie received 60 days for disorderly conduct after a stabbing in his Ashton Street home.

Eowanp McCrosx R. J. Bonheyo South Eighteenth Street Bonheyo McCloskey Wright Smith Twenty Eighth Ward James McKayvery Lawrenceville Alderman McPike Michael O'Toole Nesault McBirney Penn Avenue O'Toole Jonx Warrens Carpenter's Alley Richards Anthony Callido Jons Aconeski Mulberry Alley Glauser Alderman Kerr Mary Cassidy Webster Avenue James McTichie Wyman Allerheny Ashton Street Richard Flannery J. B. Brown J. C. Pardie McElhaney Robinson Street Alleheny Officer Milligan Brown

Fire Record Details Multiple Blazes Across States

Fire record from Tyrone to Birmingham notes several incidents with substantial losses. Tyrone ER Bodine gallery $5000 loss. Mt Airy Blue Ridge Inn $7000. Mt Airy Hota $10000. Birmingham Nineteenth Street Third Avenue building $75000. Ivy Rostraver Samuel Kelly barn $3000. Booth Carriage building area Columbus $12000. Injuries include firemen hurt by a falling wall and several fatalities from a fractured skull and severe wounds.

Tyrone ER. K. Bodine Mt. Airy N. C Blue Ridge Inn Mt. Airy Hota Penn Avenue Birmingham Als Nineteenth Street Third Avenue Ivy Rostraver Township Westmoreland County Samuel Kelly Columbus Booth Carriage Company Poynter Manufacturing Company McCallip Iron Fence Company Losa Andrew Kerins, Jr Philip Kersh G. H. Klinger

Bowlsby Seeks Heirship to Tract Near Parkersburg

Amos Bowlsby of Astoxtows declares he is heir to several thousand acres of land near Parkersburg. He travels there this week to investigate titles dating back to his great grandfather James Bowlsby who settled the tract. Bowlsby has employed attorneys to examine the title after his ancestor died without a will and strangers seized the land.

Astoxtows Specia Amos Bowlsby Parkersburg James Bowlsby Bowlsby Hs

River News And Notes From Louisville

River conditions and river traffic details from Louisville on January 2. Weather cold with snow, river levels falling to 11 inches at falls and 26 feet below. Vessels moving upstream and downstream include the New South, Ohio to Memphis, and tugs Harry Brown Crescent and others. Minor injury reported when Captain Sam Brown was dragged by a passenger raft at Lagran. Several departures and arrivals listed with river conditions and temperatures across Evansville Wheeling Cincinnati and St. Louis area ports.

LouisviLle Falla Missouri New South Ohio Memphis Harry Brown Crescent Sontho Sam Brown Lagran H. FP. Prisble New Keans Charley Clark Fleetwood Cincinnati Sheriey Carrollton James Guthrie Evansville Scotia Courter Mttsburg Bedford Pittsburg Calso H. Wright Kansas New Orleans Cherokee St. Louis Hudson Emphis I Memrais John A. Wood Ohio River Charles McDonald Alice Brown

Five dollar medical fee plan shocks readers and doctors

A physician circular letter reports Drs Copeland Hall and Byers offering a three month fifty cent rate to reduce costs and dispense medicines and treatments at one fourth to one tenth typical fees. Local readers and rival doctors doubt the approach but the doctors defend it as a fair, effective challenge to high charges and promise continued low costs for winter months.

Dra. Copeland Hall and Byers Capelana Wall Ayers Dr. Copeland Pittslore Copeland

Residents Reassure City on Permanent Medical Firm

A forceful statement refutes claims that doctors will leave Pittsburg after a rate change. Dr. Copeland and partners affirm permanent local practice, with leases for extended terms and guaranteed low, uniform fees. They credit 25 years in the city and nine years of daily ad exposure, promising proven, thorough treatment.

Letii Dr. Copeland Pittsburg

A Bad Case of Asthma Cured by Doctors Copeland Hall and Byers

Mrs M Burthart of Woods’ Home recovers from severe asthma aggravated by nasal polyps. The physicians Copeland Hall and Byers claim polyps in nasal cavities can cause distressing illnesses beyond local obstruction. Burthart’s statement details her dramatic recovery.

Mr. O' Donne Dru. Copeland Hall & Byers Dra. Copeland Hall and Ebyers Burthart

Despondent nurseryman Hiram Sutton near death after self harm attempt

Jan 2 report from Frayer notes Hiram F. Sutton a leading nurseryman in Northwestern Pennsylvania and Eastern Ohio attempted suicide with a penknife in his parlor, bleeding heavily but not fatally. His weak condition lowers recovery chances as doctors assess his status. In Gurensnvune Jan 2 workers at West Moreland Dairy in Millwood fought, using knives and revolvers. several wounded but none believed fatally. No arrests reported.

Frayer Hiram F. Sutton Sutton Pennsylvania Ohio Gurensnvune Westmoreland Dairy Company Millwood

Man Fatally Cut in Quarrel at Black Lick Indiana County

A young man named Huston was likely fatally cut by John Boyle at Black Lick late last night after a quarrel over a trivial matter. State police were summoned and investigations commenced to determine exact circumstances and charges.

Greenspun Huston John Boyle Black Lick Indiana County

Is catarrh curable claim from Dr Coneland and associates

A Sharon Pennsylvania reader asks if catarrh is curable. The doctors assert catarrh is curable when patients follow the prescribed treatment faithfully and for the full period, noting many cases of success and emphasizing that neglect or advanced disease like consumption can hinder a cure. They defend their honesty, reasonable fees, and demonstrate repeated recoveries with portraits and signatures.

Coneland Sharon Parons Yeire Moe

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