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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1890
Page
6
The article notes Priddy and McClelland signing to run for $1000 a side in a forthcoming foot race. The Ward injunction case was fully argued before Judge Morgan J. O'Brien with decision reserved.
The Local League team may cancel its planned Southern trip as directors weigh costs and benefits. Secretary Scandrett received letters from Directors O'Neil and Sage Ay leaves directors. a manager is to be appointed, with Gay Hecker or Sun-Seeneeds Gavan considered for the office, Beckley in reserve.
Jake Beckley writes to the local League club praising its prospects and backing the Southern trip idea. He says he will go there whether the team’s travel plans include Booth or another spot and notes he practices daily as one of the best infielders.
The article reports Charles Comiskey’s decision to join the Chicago club rather than St Louis, citing a letter he sent to Sporting News and his stated reasons. He plans to carry out the Chicago choice and travel with ONeill Boyle and secretary Brunnell.
A St Louis telegram reports Comiskey and family leaving for Chicago with plans to stay in De orque a month. He praises Chicago, hints at a Brotherhood Club and Players League expansion, mentions Brannel and O Neill, and notes Robinson and Van der Ael with talks of league moves as the crowd chants Down Goes Wondy.
A conference in Philadelphia with A H Soden Barnie and Colonel Rogers debated forming an Atlantic Association Club in Boston. Barnie argued for a reserve fee and a potential new club to balance the circuit, possibly in Wilmington Delaware, while Soden doubted the venture's profitability.
Louis Copsule tells a St. Louis reporter he has not signed and seeks the best offer. He says he will not play in St Louis again and plans to join the Brotherhood club, even if it delays his playing for a season. He apologizes to friends in St Louis.
In a telegram from Waserreron dated January 16, veteran batter and center fielder Hines met with President Young. The encounter hinted at a possible return to the Hoosiers, with early talks suggesting he may rejoin the team pending negotiations with President Brush.
Ad Gembert's deal with the local club remains unsigned after a statement that he will sign only if everything is in order. He indicated careful examination of the terms and warned that no agreement will be reached if conditions are not satisfied.
The Pennsylvanie Association of Trotting Horse Breeders lists stake races for its fall meeting of 1800. Events include yearling and two year old divisions bred and owned by members with entrance fees and added money. Details are provided for numbered races and prizes.
In St Louis on January 16 a prize fight broke out in the Chainéele editorial rooms between Mike Churchill and boxer Al Smith. Smith restrained Joe Ganeyee as tensions rose and a crowd of printers gathered, ending with Smith declared the better man amid the fray.
Fragmentary text suggests a fourth round conflict between two parties with mentions of a Chronicle and a serious condition. Details are unreadable, making factual identification of people, places, or outcomes impossible.
Backers of Peter Priddy and F C McClelland agreed on terms for a three mile championship race at Exposition Park on March 1 with a $1000 side stake. Each rider posts $100, referees chosen the night before, and the sporting editor acts as stake holder if no referee is agreed. Both racers prepare with training, Clelland aiming for a four hour week.
Entries for next week's local M-hour pedestrian contest are nearly closed with ten or more paid entries. Participants include Fred Robinson Clarke Irew Ed Nikirk EC McClelland Keee Priddy Jr Hagerling Siebert Charles Shauls Ed Moniger Sheridan Keefe and Mason ready to post their money. The race aims to draw strong turnout and is expected to be highly competitive.
Jack Dempsey's illness is reported as serious with fear he is in the free stages of consumption. A dispatch from San Francisco notes his condition after a severe cold, while New Orleans reports a winter meeting with clear skies and a heavy track, detailing early race outcomes and lineups.
Fragmented telegraph style racing results listing multiple races with first and second place finishers, times and betting odds. Names include Japhet Bela Hamiet Imogene and Dramstick, with stakes like one mile and distances noted and mixed nonsense due to OCR errors.
Special telegram from Cirrror dated January 11 lists Clifton race entries across seven and a half furlongs to one mile events. Names include Manhattan Traveler Miss Olive Troy Beat as Eugene Brodie and Belair, with assorted weights and in-form runners like Frank San Gallus Den and Mabel Tenn among others.
Ike Weir aims for another bout with Billy Murphy and Murphy expresses willingness to fight a second time. Weir backers promise strong support and belief in a victory if training steps up. A meeting is scheduled for tomorrow. Jack Dempsey battles a severe cold that could delay his planned fight with McCarthy.
Town buzz centers on Mike Slattery possibly signing with the New York Nationallub. A companion tale to the O Day fake circulates, adding to the flurry of speculation and intrigue surrounding local sports circles.
This morning Mike Donovan Mike Cleary and William Muldoon were turned over to the Mississippi authorities to be taken to Mississippi for a fight not yet decided. Chess champions honored as Havana Chess Club held a banquet in Havana on January 14.
East End girls show growing athletic interest with a local gym class attracting about eighty participants from the East End Gymnasium Association. Coaches note improving fitness and teamwork among participants as they pursue regular drills and friendly competitions.
The Athletic Committee of Harvard made a ban decision following a delayed event. Officials cited procedural issues and timing as the basis for the restriction.
Operators and Knights of Labor met in Everson Er segment to set a coke mining scale. Sharp disputes over pay rates and who should sit on a negotiating committee sparked a heated session. Anguish over Angus Lynch and Brennan fueled the clash as talks adjourned with a likely strike warning.
The joint session of West Virginia's Legislature heard both the majority and minority reports on the gubernatorial contest. Absences included three Senators and one House member. After debate the committee chair asserted printing the reports, and the session adjourned after two hours of reading on legal aspects affecting voters in disputed counties.
Meadville January 14 County Commissioners Marley and Hailey had Editor R B Brown of the Meadville Messenger and Morris M Meyler arrested for defamation of character each seeking 10000 damages. Brown posted 2000 bail. Meyler to post bail tomorrow. The Messenger had long faced threats over a signature campaign and circulated statements. the event stirs local reaction with political tension noted.
Republicans hold primary elections in JouxeTows this evening to choose delegates to a convention organizing the party for upcoming municipal activities. The drive aims to connect with statewide league organizers and form a local club aligned with party goals.
January 16 report from Johnstown notes Philadelphia men hired to fill striker positions at steel works quit, increasing unemployment as many workers are displaced. The move comes amid ongoing labor contention and stoppages.
The Fleming and Phillipar cigar factory in Conny, Pennsylvania was shut by the sheriff after executions issued in favor of the Corry Nations Bank and others. Liabilities are estimated at $15,000.
Louis Mehn resigns as deputy internal revenue chief and sends a resignation to Collector Warmtastic in Pittsburghe. The notice notes January 14 and places the event in Johnstown. The report records a personnel change in the revenue office.
Special telegram from Punxsutawney reports Italians in Walston firing toward a tipple housing Pinkerton officers. Four brothers were surrounded, arrested, and jailed in Brookville without a hearing. Knights of Labor pledge to investigate. Italian Consul to be consulted. Polish workers faced pressure as miners debate solidarity.
Sharon, Pa. January 14 One hundred descendants of Manasseh Coyle, a Westmoreland County revolutionary soldier, form the Coyle Syndicate to pursue a fortune estimated at 850 million pounds now tied up in English court. Attorney Humphreys of New York is agent, fresh from England, confident title will be established. Coyle, who left Ireland as a boy in 1766, fought in the Western frontier and Pennsylvania Indian War, later marrying Isabella Ewing. Descendants spread across Pennsylvania, with ties to Wilson Coyle’s heirs case and a Dublin real estate and funds inquiry.
A slick New Yorker seeks unwary citizens with counterfeit money claims printed from genuine Government plates. Worth Kilpatrick reports the letter he received from Brooklyn and Constable Frank Campbell replies. The swindler, "George Morton" of 441 West Forty-ninth street, offers to sell $2,000 in fake notes for $250 and $20,000 for $1,000 cash, arranging a meeting in New York and covering expenses. The letter includes a clipping about a man named Kett arrested for counterfeiting, highlighted as an example of detection by government experts.
A well dressed woman about 28 with a 1 year old child asked to rent a moment then left the baby with Noah Robinson of New Cast Town. A note in a lady’s hand asked for Heaven’s judgment and named the child John Harrison. She claimed her husband Jacob Myers, a brass finisher from Boston, deserted her. no identifying clues found.
Lima Ohio January 14 Calvin Brice senator elect arrives by Cincinnati Hamilton and Dayton train with Mrs Brice General Rice and wife Hon George Hull and wife Dr Baxter L M Melly J B Townsend and KR Gordon greeted by Brice club city band and hundreds at the depot. They are escorted to Music Hall for an informal reception with a supper at the French House. Citizens plan a grand reception at Music Hall with about 20 speech remarks tonight.
In Carbondale a deeply sad scene unfolded as four Carroll children were buried in one grave after all died within ten hours. The funeral took place in Somerset on January 16 with the children Arthur Carroll their father and the community in mourning.
Johnstown January 16. Secretary Kremen of the Flood Relief Commission is paying out checks for the first installment of the annuity set aside for children made orphans by the flood.
The Canal Commission met in the Engineers' Society rooms in the Penn building with President John A. Wood and members J. M. Goodwin W. C. Shellenberger and Thomas F. Roberts present. A regular meeting time was fixed for the second Wednesday of each month and preparations for hydrographic data collection and river reconnaissance were outlined by engineers Goodwin and Roberts.
Manager Blair of the Shensago and Allegheny Railroad will guide commission members on a tour to inspect mining industries in the region developed by Shakyom. The group has secured the Architectural Society rooms in the Penn Building and will meet there on the second Wednesday of each month. Mr. Shellenberger returned to Rochester and Mr. Goodwin boarded a midnight train to Cleveland.
Fire reported at 1240 AM in Boyle's block on Federal Street Allegheny near Sixth Street Bridge. Four story building housed Boyd Bros confectionery Dr J A Phillips dentist Mrs Mary Richards and Company E N G P lodge room Jr C U A M. Fire spread from Company E room to roof. ladders blocked by wires. rear badly burned. owner Boyle heirs. Origin unknown. Loss several thousand dollars.
President Dalzell said Pittsburgh, Allegheny and Manchester railroad plans are ready pending Allegheny City Council approval. Engineer Rice compares costs and notes electric contact potential, faster operation, 50 percent lower cost vs cable, six to eight months to open, existing bed unsuitable.
The Bureau of Health reports December deaths totaling 316 with 127 under age five and 60 under one. Of 500 infectious cases 59 deaths occurred, mainly Typhoid 144 cases 22 deaths and Diphtheria 103 cases 20 deaths. City districts East End Old City Southside show most cases and deaths.
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