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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1890
Page
6
Washington club president Walter Hewitt criticizes Brotherhood practices as he recounts salary talks with players. He cites offers to Ferson and Wilmot, noting players like Connie Mack and Baddock staying with the Brotherhood and disputes over incentives.
John Quinn reports a telegram from the Young Men's Gymnastic and Athletic Club of New Orleans offering an $850 purse for a McBride versus O'Leary fight. Quinn accepts on McBride’s behalf, noting a $700 winner and $150 loser share if held in New Orleans.
On Fifth avenue yesterday afternoon Secretary Scandrett of the old club and Jimmy Galvin now with the new club spoke in a friendly vein about the coming conflict. Scandrett asserted cash will decide the outcome and that the old club will not concede defeat. He said they have paid the price before and will do so again, while Galvin argued crowds and revenue will determine who wins, and affirmed their enduring friendship and commitment.
Richard K. Fox reports Sullivan the American champion may fight Frank J. Slavin the Aus- New Yoas champion if the California Club approves terms. Slavin cables through Sportemusa confirming willingness to meet Sullivan with gloves.
Mr Hoyt author of Brass Monkey and Midnight Bell visited the sporting department last evening. An old sporting editor though young in tears he admires John S Sullivan and the new baseball league. He promises to tell stories of his editor days in future installments.
About a month ago Connell challenged Yale to row a three mile race at New London next June, with the frets answer to be final.
In a rough and tumble bout in the catch-as-catch style, Chris Shaw of Presque Isle defeated Otto Parsons the Swede of Cleveland. Shaw won the first fall with a half Nelson and back hammer, the second with a bar Nelson in eight minutes. Parsons' weight and strength could not overturn the skilled Shaw.
The 24 hour race began at East Liberty and by 1 o'clock the score featured McCle, Sie!, Mes Neikirk, Ke, Sheridan, Monastey, Waddell and others in a tight competition. Final standings appear to reflect a sprint of distance, effort, and endurance among the participants.
Ad Gumbert pledged to sign a contract with the local club today at 9 o clock. His lawyer returned the contract as read and pronounced it ready, making Gumbert a new League man in the Pittsburg club.
William Muldoon Mike Cleary and Mike Donovan were arrested after the Sullivan Kilrain prize fight. They were brought to Purvis by state agent Jayne and remained in deputy custody as bonds were sought. Muldoon planned to plead guilty while Colonel J B Deason would represent the defendants.
Jim Cusick, longtime Delmonico's attendant in New York, arrived yesterday after attending a relative's funeral in the West. The 58 year old recalls the 1860 bout between Sayers and Heenan and notes modern fighting lacks the old-time renown. Old Jem Ward praised Cusick as a good man and honest businessman.
The Cheat Mountain Sportsman's Association held its annual meeting with flattering secretary treasurer reports showing strong finances and rising membership. Officers elected include President W M Kennedy and VPs W Shiras, W Edwards, D M Lloyd, Baird, and Nathaniel Ewing. secretary T Corwin. board members Tallman and Scaife. officers Dickson and Dewhurst reappointed.
Rain halted before racing at Carrion New Jersey, leaving small crowds and many withdrawals. Moonstone won the five furlongs first race with Frejole second and Joe Cannon third. Autocrat took the six and a half furlongs third race, with Hulda second. My Own led the final event with Courtier second and Dougan third.
Telegram from Gutrenpours NJ lists seven furlong and one mile races for tomorrow with the entries. Competitors include Royal Garter Falcon Pontico Lancaster Dizzy Bronelin Bay Ridge Howe Stevenod St Capstons Lord Beaconsfield Trojan Hattoo To peka Stephanie Jerry and others in various weights and odds.
Cincinnati telegram reports Charles W. Smarr the crack all around player has been released. Columbus turned him over to Cincinnati with Louisville and Rochester last to waive claim to his services to prevent him joining a Pittsburg Players' League team.
Secretary Scandratt disclosed last year salaries for Carroll 2500 Galvin 3000 Maul 2000 Fielas 1600 Kuehne 2000 Dunlap 5000 Morris was released ending his season. He defended continued pay saying Carroll is worth his money and performances speak for them.
Jake Kilrain has been elected boxing instructor by the Southern Athletic Club for a four month term. A permanent engagement is believed possible.
Syracuse dispatch reports Mrs Evelyn Hustis of Brooklyn accused Fred S Pratt of Fayetteville of befriending her after a divorce arrangement and stealing valuables during a summer at Alpine on the Hudson. She sues for return of property or its value, alleging he borrowed money and took her $300 diamond earrings and items from her trunk while urging silence.
Elmer Freed Silas Tracey Charles Wilson and Alex Whitmore residents of Gladstone Iowa were riding to a dance when their carriage backed into the Mississippi amid floating ice and all occupants and horses drowned near Burlington on Saturday night.
A sharp contest for the position of postmaster at Uniontown heats up as delegates debate the future of a unified miners’ movement. The National Progressive Union and Knights of Labor groups show strong backing for joint action and an eight hour workday.
Secret conference in Scottsport reports from 2½ local assemblies that all oppose the operators' scale. Munster Workman Kerfoot and James Keegan note bitterness outside the union while hoping for a satisfactory agreement. Delegates plan to travel to Columbus for a regional convention aboard a special car on the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad.
George Shippey, who killed Charles Tannery at Tunkhannock in October, was found guilty of murder in the second degree. He had a 15 year feud over a young lady and fired a shotgun at Tannery by a window. Shippey broke jail a month ago and was recaptured after ten days of liberty, receiving a 15 year penitentiary sentence.
Washington gains a new manufacturing establishment as a Boston firm plans a Tyler Tube Works in the city with $200,000 capital. A local committee has raised $60,000 stock and will host the head of the firm for a reception. Boston investors hold $150,000 while local capitalists hold the remainder.
Special Telegram reports from Cumberland Missouri that Charlies Lang, an inmate at Alleghany County Insane Asylum, assaulted Keeper Wickard with a chair injuring head face and body before escaping into the mountains and fleeing toward the hills.
Jan 21 report from Somerset notes the Nicely brothers awaiting execution for the Omberger murder and robbery are sick with the grip. Joo is out of danger while Dave remains weak. The jail is crowded with visitors and guards patrol closely after an attempted rescue.
The jury awarded Mrs Showers seven hundred fifty dollars after finding both buyer and seller negligent in a Pennsylvania bull incident that killed her husband over two years ago. This marked the first case of its kind tried in the state.
A large pottery works complex at Wellsville was burned to the ground in an early hour fire. Losses ranged from 5 000 to 40 000 dollars with potential totals up to 70 000. The plant specialized in White granite ware and will be rebuilt. Riverside Glass Works also shut down on Saturday.
A house fire in Unsiosvirim Missouri destroyed the residence of Luther McCalment this morning. His aged mother and two young children perished in the flames. Local authorities reported the tragic blaze and are investigating the cause.
Unions Town January 20 reports a heated contest for the postmaster position with candidates O. J. Sturgis Robert J. Patterson Charles S. Ganz and Mr Harroder. Sturgis backs the Ewing faction aided by Judge Ewing and Secretary Windom while Patterson supporters rally with General Bailey and distant ties to Senator Quay. Harroder from West Virginia seeks Blaine backing. Ganz remains a hopeful dark horse.
A graveyard clash in Plymouth between Polish and Lithuanian factions over burial rites led to a five minute battle as stones flew and mourners fled. Constable Ger dispersed the melee with a revolver, arresting ringleaders Gallagher and three others.
A Pittsburg and Cincinnati packet named Louis A. Mherby struck the Baltimore and Ohio Bridge across the Ohio River in high water. A stack toppled onto the pilot house, injuring pilot Amos Davis. Daria is badly hurt. The vessel suffered major damage and headed to Cincinnati for repairs.
A Huntsville agent posing as T H Delose from the Hantsville Improvement Company swapped a Cincinnati draft for 2000 in payment for drilling tools from Jarreck Manufacturing. The bill was 1550 and the draft covered 1100. The draft later appeared worthless and Delose disappeared, leaving Jarreck out 400.
Younestows January 20 A Ministerial Association session discussed marriage and divorce and will propose adding an article to the Constitution forbidding ministers who are association members from marrying couples who divorced on non scriptural grounds. The issue arose after a member married a groom with a prior divorce, reviving past agreements signed three years ago by three remaining ministers.
Younest Town January 2 Joseph Hopkins sues A M Byers Pittsburg doing business as Girard Iron Company for 30000 damages. Hopkins, employed at the Girard furnace, alleges a defective platform caused injuries that cripple him for life.
The January 20 report notes a heated political contest for the local post office. Thompson is the betting favorite though Stme and Harrison remain contenders, with expectations set on an appointment as early as tomorrow.
Lima Ohio January 2 1900 Mr J C Conunselior died today from la grippe after a week of illness. He had improved and was briefly on the street before a relapse. Former resident of Pickaway County he served four years in the army.
Salem January 20 After months of local prohibition the saloons of this place will reopen tomorrow about 14 drinking establishments are set to resume business with likely crowds and renewed activity in the area.
Tax meeting of the National Delaine Merino Sheep Breeders Association at Canonsburg postponed to Wednesday February 4. F A Prence died in Charleston from la grippe. At Watson epidemic closed schools. William Hoop of Pack Saddle killed by train at Johnstown yesterday. Jane Srons of Pittsburgh presiding over Washington Pa court session this week. Dr J J Wilson of Cumberland struck by engine at Union Street crossing. escaped with slight injuries. Deaths of old soldiers in Washington County include Peter Kennedy Hugh Moore and George Perrite. Altoona Republican Convention nominated Theo Burebilela for Mayor, Harry Ferguson for City Treasurer, George Harpham for City Controller, Henry Hawk and Dr William Finchey for School Directors. East Liverpool potters head to Washington DC for fourteenth annual Potters Convention. attendees include several named locals. trip to Trenton and New York planned.
The city observed Chinese New Year with vibrant decorations and firecrackers at Chinese shops on Second Avenue near Grant Street. A local dispute arose when a resident used a hose to dampen the celebrations, prompting a cheeky remark from Quong Lin. About 200 Chinese residents were in town, and the event contrasted brisk social norms with festive ado.
Reports say Mexican citizens are coining American silver dollars with genuine weight and stamp. The bullion is about 75 cents per coin, but the coins circulate at 100 cents legal tender. The scheme, said to run two years, may have netted over 5 million dollars, prompting border-area bankers to raise alarms as American dollars stream from Mexico.
Mrs. Edward Henderson killed herself by jumping from the roof of 105 Second Avenue. She blamed the genteel poor of her sex for unemployment in the city and left letters blaming her husband in New Jersey for squandered money. Her beggary and lack of references left her with no work.
Special telegram from Harrisburg reports the Board of Pardons will review Zach Taylor of Greene County who was convicted of first degree murder and Margaret Dillard of Northampton County who seeks a pardon after assisting in her husband’s killing.
Testimony describes Baddoo reporting opposition from leading Republicans to Foraker, and details about the Campbell ballot-box bill. Witness Hadden recalls conversations with Wood and Foraker about signatures, contracts, and potential arrests, with references to McKinley Butterworth and Campbell. The committee adjourned to Monday week.
At the Brush Electric Company annual meeting in Cleveland a minority protest demanded pro rata division of a 750000 bonus from the Thomson Houston sale. Boston buyers held 30000 of 40000 shares, while leaders Stockley Tracy Leggett Brush and Mrs Careys remained in control. Also missing Lawrenceville man John Hickey has not been seen since Thursday.
Elmer Johnston a Baltimore and Ohio brakeman suffered a crushed right arm yesterday during a coupling near Glenwood. He was sent home to Ross street for care.
DIED. COBBETS at his residence Clinton row West Carson street Southside on Monday January 2 at 7 20 PM William Conrett the 4th year of his age Notice of funeral hereafter VANDERHOVEN on Monday evening January 20 1890 at 0 oclock at his residence No 12 Clark street EDGENS VANDERHOVEN aged 61 years Notice of funeral hereafter New York papers please copy.
A clipped OCR note reports a River reading at 5 20 p m with a height near 10 4 feet and a 0 4 foot fluctuation over several hours.
A horse collapsed after touching a soaked electric post in Newavura New York. A bystander, Thomas Dawson, died instantly, and another man, Thomas Saltz, collapsed but recovered. An arc light wire, saturated by rain, fed current into the post and ground. The horse was unharmed after being freed and led away.
George W. Wright, former Supreme Treasurer of the Order of Tonts, pleaded guilty to embezzling 33666 dollars. He was fined 1000 dollars and sentenced to six years in prison, later reduced to four years and nine months after a plea agreement.
Movements of ocean steamers include arrivals at Havre after crossing the Atlantic. The Creole and Bourne are listed among ships reaching European ports, with scant readable details due to OCR gaps.
Washington January 20. President submits to the Senate the nomination of William Kerr Galbraith to be postmaster at Canonsburg. The action is part of the nomination list sent to the Senate today.
Experts state Russian influenza should be treated like a severe cold using Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as directed. Keep feet dry and warm, dress properly, avoid exposure, and support vitality. For weak patients, wines are advised and regular bowels are urged. Sold widely in Pittsburgh and Allegheny City by multiple merchants at 50 cents a bottle.
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