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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1890
Page
17
A review notes the new baseball league gaining traction while debates over its tactics and retaliation against deserters continue. It compares brutal football to boxing, cites Secretary Scandrett, Ward’s reserve rule views, and previews the county league setup amid amateur sports and shooting club rule collisions.
Boston January 34 There is little baseball excitement yet much bargaining chatter as the Brotherhood revolt lingers. Hardie Richardson accuses John Clarkson of double dealing while Clarkson denies all. League talks focus on securing Charlie Bennett and the signature of other stars amid salaries and contracts. Worcester Lowell and Hartford pull from the Atlantic to form a New England circuit as Boston signs a strong player in Tucker and Kansas City’s Gig may move. Charles J. Fouer
Dramatic author Hoyt recounts an unexpected Bangor meeting with George La Blanche the Marine who defeated Dempsey. A comical table clash and mistaken identity lead to a hotel encounter ending with a signed note from La Blanche. Hoyt and the Marine are portrayed as gracious and notable.
Special telegram reports Tom Monaghan of Pittsburg and Jimmie Mitchell of Philadelphia sparring last night in the Young Men's Athletic Club ring for a $750 purse. Mitchell, in top form, was knocked out in the seventh round after a furious, fast contest.
The latest on the Gumbert controversy reports that Gumbert is pledged by promise to play for the team. Details continue to unfold as supporters and adversaries weigh the implications for the upcoming season.
Lexiveron Ky January 25. The trotting horse business thrives with frequent high stake deals and top breeders from lawyers to doctors investing in mares and stallions. Woodburn mares yield many 2:30 performers while Belmont’s progeny show strong 2:15 to 2:30 marks. The Brooks farm sold to Col R P Pepper for 45265 across 400 acres. Kentucky Central Railroad maps breeding farms with $5 million invested in trotting stock. The Nashville spring meeting lists stakes and entires for Ivy Leaf, Duncan Hotel, Nevada, and other events with Spokane Proctor Knott, Maxwell House Prize among top entrants.
A visit to Mt Washington kennels in Canonsburg reveals Pittsburg dogs favored for upcoming shows. Owners expect ten dogs to join the Eastern circuit, including three Trish setters, two beagles, a fox terrier, and a famous Italian greyhound, with entries likely to prize across multiple stakes.
Weather fair for a New Orleans meeting with strong turnout and fast track. First race features nine starters including Lida L and Skobe loff, winner by half length. later two races list nickel plate and secret among winners. Racing to continue Tuesday with handicap event and several notable contenders in competition.
The report, from Loxpow on January 21, notes star fighters like Sullivan, Jackson, and McAuliffe attracting attention while Kilrain and Joe McAuliffe loom as potential opponents. It describes the Pelican Club whitewashing the Smith gang and rejecting prize fights outside English law. Baxter’s Australia win is suggested amid noisy conjecture of a knockout after a bout with Cast Iron Burgess.
Telegram report from Guttenburg notes light snowfall but a large crowd and firm track for a race meet. Results list winners in six races with odds and times. top finishers include Duff, Arizons, Van, Red Elm, Stere, Bela, and Bothwell among others with varying payouts and distances.
A cablegram from New York outlines a prize fight between Jem Burgess of Sydney and Baxter of New Zealand with Burgess described as the stronger hitter and Baxter leading early. The bout reportedly carried a prize of £60 with Cox Cox backing Burgess and gate receipts noted. The match date references November 27 and a backer named Jobo Cohen.
Report details Fred Carroll leaving Pittsburgh on a mission to recruit players and gauge St Louis and Quincy actions. Carroll aims to secure pitchers and potential leaders for a new local club, with meetings and rumored signings involving Harry Staley and Von der Ahe. The article notes ongoing league pressure and expects further local actions this week.
Reports say the Brotherhood is trying to sign Cincinnati stars Keenan and Duryea for Boston and Brooklyn respectively. Keenan allegedly received a New York offer with a salary $1,000 higher than his Cincinnati terms, while Cincinnati president Stern may not meet the demand. Local fans note Chicago’s President Spalding was expected but did not arrive, with Pete McShannie attending and urging protections for smaller clubs and photographers at 204 Smallman Street.
S L Cowie, the Pennsylvania Railroad conductor in charge of Nellie Bly’s Pittsburg to Altoona run, says the famous reporter rode in her berth and slept through most of the trip. The train stopped once at Johnstown before Altoona where a crowd gathered but Nellie remained asleep. A dining car was added at Altoona for breakfast before the journey toward Harrisburg.
Robert Brown, a colored man sought in Cadiz, was arrested in the city yesterday and jailed at Central station. Police Chief John C. Less of Cadiz arrived to take charge and the prisoner will be returned today. Mrs. T. D. Carroll, 89 Irwin Avenue, Allegheny, wife of Associated Press member T. D. Carroll, won a piano drawn by an Allegheny club yesterday and has been a member for two years.
A still alarm was sent to engine company No. 8 on Highland avenue about 9 o'clock last night for a small fire in the house of George Baker, 249 Denniston avenue. The fire was caused by a lamp exploding and the carpet and floor were slightly burned.
Tomorrow at the P. C. C. C. corner of Grant and Diamond streets opposite the new Court House, shoppers can choose from one hundred styles of men's suits for eight dollars. The ad promises worsted suits cassimeres diagonals ceviots and corkscrews among options, inviting all to visit for a very low price.
New showroom at 627 and 629 Penn Avenue showcases styles to match all patterns. Exhibition promises border options and lasting value, inviting shoppers to view a wide range of carpets and designs at the Greedager Palace location.
Anderson promotes a six week cold spell savings plan featuring a gas-saving burner touted as the cheapest option. The notice highlights efficiency gains and cost reductions for households choosing the burner during the cold period.
A vintage advertisement lists a string of symptoms including postmeal pain, gas, belching, stomach tenderness, cold-feeling lump, bad taste, headaches, dizziness, heart palpitations, constipation, fatigue, low spirits, and sleepiness. It claims these resemble dyspepsia but suggests a true condition different from common indigestion.
The article describes catarrh of the stomach with heat and cold symptoms in extremities, chest pain, diarrhea, coated tongue, nausea, vomiting after meals, variable appetite, excess saliva, nightly fever and sweating, heartburn, facial flushing, cough, hoarseness, and liver and kidney involvement. It promotes Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as curative across stages, with pellets enhancing efficacy if the liver is torpid. claims guaranteed benefit or refund, and notes manufacturing by Wortip's Dispensary Medical Association in Buffalo, NY.
A Portland telegram reports two lodgers in a police station, possibly linked to the Tarentum killings, and notes a delayed description of the missing murderers. Officials deny involvement and suggest descriptions were only recently forwarded, amid public questions about notification lapses after four weeks.
John Oyler, a member of the Harrison township gang of outlaws, surrendered to the sheriff after fleeing on bail. He had evaded capture while awaiting a new trial but decided to serve his term in the penitentiary to provide a steadier life for his wife and child.
Detectives Murphy and McClure at the Allegheny Market House nab two men described as Robert Brown and Jerry Murphy. They claimed to have just arrived from Chicago and were known to the officers as repeats, old crooks running in.
Katie Miller, a domestic, suffered severe burns when her clothes caught fire at work in the home of William Elton on Wilson Avenue Allegheny. She was removed to Allegheny General Hospital last evening in a critical condition.
W M Hildorfer was arrested yesterday on assault and battery charge. The inquest or proceeding occurred before Mayor Pearson on Federal Street where Hildorfer was knocked down on Spring Garden Avenue. A patrol box at Second Avenue and Bates Street was found broken last night with no one nearby when officers arrived.
Henry McQuaide of West Carson street attempted self harm yesterday morning by drawing a razor across his throat. He had been drinking for some time and is now in the Homeopathic Hospital.
The largest stock of carpets ever brought to Pittsburg and the most beautiful ever shown are now on display at Edward Groetzinger's stores at 627 and 629 Penn avenue.
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