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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1889
Page
6
Report of a dog show day described a crowded rink with visitors from all classes. The piece notes public interest with many families and children enjoying the event amid a lively, bustling atmosphere.
A Pittsburgh event lists numerous winners across terrier classes and breeds with first and second placements. It notes special prizes for entry counts, praises Harmony and Washington kennels, and questions a St Bernard record for Meimrod amid other show results.
Spectators praised Prof. Parker's dogs as Pitteburg’s prominent figures, with pugs and poodles drawing attention from ladies. Major Taylor and Mr. Naylor judged in the morning, noting strong entries but a setback from the local association withdrawing from the American Kennel Club.
The page reports a dog show with Toby owned by W G McKnight winning a good victory among black and tan terriers. Irish terriers were scarce. Skye terriers absent. one Italian greyhound. Blenheim spaniels from Morris Dellet impressed, prizes awarded. Dandy owned by A B Van Horne won first prize. Major Taylor started with the champion black and tan setter dogs. Little Boy, owned by G Dizon, earned a prize and had seven prior first prizes. Roxie, owned by H F Smith, won best champion bitch. valued at 1000 dollars. Irish setters seen but generally a fair showing. Mollie Bawn by C M Thompson claimed champion status.
A garbled list of dogs and handlers shows awards for retrievers and setters. Names and places appear with many unreadable fragments, noting commendations and prizes in Philadelphia and Riverton entries.
Pat Ridge relays a challenge from Joe Ridge for a race against EC McClelland with a quarter mile advantage for Ridge. The bet stands at 508 dollars plus a 50 dollar forfeit deposited with The Dispatch. Ridge and backers plan to meet the McClelland faction at The Dispatch office tomorrow evening to finalize terms.
The National Association of Amateur Athletes of America will stage a monster souvenir meeting at Madison Square Garden on Saturday March 2. Prizes include diamond rings scarf pins and gold medals with a gold souvenir for starters. Races range from 75 yards to miles with events for novices and a bicycle handicap. Entries close with Secretary at box S47k New York City with February dates. prizes shown at Johnson Bros Fifteenth Street Union Square West after February 10.
A London telegram says Charley Mitchell challenged Jem Smith to a 12 round Queensberry contest for £200 or £50 a side with no glove size stated. Tom Sterck notes Smith could easily overpower Mitchell, even with or without gloves, and hints at possible money motives behind the surprise challenge.
Pontiac bred in England by Pero Gomez out of Agenoria, by Ad venturer, was owned early by P. Lorillard. Sold in 1884 at the Rancocas sale to the Dwyers, he ran ten races that year with three wins including the Coney Island stakes. Later seasons show five starts with a $700 Brooklyn sweepstakes win and a $50 Loe Bay sweepstakes, ending his turf career.
Report states authorities expect the Lafferty will to legalize poolselling in cities to become law without amendment. Insiders believe luck favors the bill as the current measure proceeds, and chances for future changes diminish after the new act is tried.
The Baldwin Rifle Club held a shoot at the Point View Hotel on Brownsville road last Saturday with a large crowd. The 25 brace rocks match ended with top marks by Fred P Slicker and others listing scores from 16 to 3.
Akron marksmen formed a gun club led by President D F Morgan and captain George Searstone. They plan to enter trap shooting events with teams from Cleveland Canton Massillon Cuyahoga Falls Kent and Ravenna. Many local business men joined the effort.
Milton Young of the McGrathian stud purchased the black stallion Pontiac from Dwyer Brothers of Brooklyn. The eight or nine year old horse has won 11 races including the first renewal of the Suburban handicap. He will be stationed at McGrathian for stud purposes.
Captain Sam Brown, a noted local horseman, plans to breed first class carriage horses and road mares. His agent bought five brood mares at the horse sale to start the venture.
Tony Stannard of Delaware defeated Jim Moore of Pittsburgh in a twelve round bout with two ounce gloves for a silver pitcher. The fight extended three extra rounds beyond the scheduled ten before a decision was given. Stannard was declared the winner at WilLwixeTox on January 8.
The Scranton Base ball Association of the Central League disbanded this evening after releasing all reserved Mayers. A new association may form and apply for admission to the Atlantic Taupee. The old group dissolved due to losses in 1887 and 1883.
The Articles of Agreement between Jake Gandam and William O'Connor for a three mile scull race in the San Francisco bay were signed today. The race is set for March 3 as part of the American championship.
The note column recalls a large crowd at the dog race yesterday and spotlights minor league prospects Wilson and McNamara. It mentions Adam Schmel offering athletic instruction and Day’s bid for a Hamilton club stake. Also notes a polo ground ruling opening the way to demolition and past city triumphs.
Mrs Meckie Rawson wife of a banker is acquitted after a short jury trial for shooting her lawyer. Jury found she was temporarily insane at the time. Spectators crowded the Criminal Court as the verdict came, and Mrs Rawson exchanged congratulations with relatives before leaving.
The Protestant Ministerial Association denounces a $400000 grant to Quebec Jesuits. They claim the Crown’s 1778 estates decision was unjust and warn of dangerous precedents. A petition drive will appeal to the Governor General in Council, with ministers Lindsay Mac Vicar Pitcher Upham and Wells chairing signature collection.
Enxie January 30 telegram reports the sixth annual ball of Western Union telegraph operators drawn about 1000 attendees. Rail officials from Lake Shore Nickle Plate and other lines near Cleveland to Buffalo attended with banquets at the Newton Depot Hotel and plans to return home in the morning.
A large lot of braided cloth Ulsters in fine colors offered at half price. Original price listed as 1250 dollars. Quick sale expected at Jos. Horse and Co.'s Penn Avenue Stores.
Died. Tele oe 215 A. W. Thursday January 11. Funeral notice hereafter.
President Cleveland sends a detailed message to Congress with new Samoa correspondence and a diary from Vice Consul Blacklock. It recounts German actions against American interests in Apia, including a warship seizure and native clashes. Bismarck seeks joint conference and US cooperation to protect nationals and property in Samoa.
News from Vicenza reports Crown Prince Rudolf died suddenly after a shooting excursion to Meyerling. Officials cite apoplexy as the cause, with markets and the Reichsrat in shock as telegrams of condolence pour in from leading governments.
Testimony tied Timothy Horan, treasurer of Castle Island League, to bank accounts and Kenny’s checks at the National Bank. Officials describe League terrorism pressuring farmers to join and harming trade. Reading of Parnellite speeches resumed after the session pause.
Paris January 30 M Floquet after meeting the Bureau of the Extreme Left said resignation was rejected as unwise and he would seek a vote of confidence. He pledged energetic action including a bill tightening the code on attacks on the constitution and public laws and changes to the press law. He ruled out dissolving the League of Patriots. A Scrutin d Arrondissement election reform bill would be announced at the Chamber of Deputies opening.
William O'Brien was arrested in Manchester and taken under police escort to Dublin. A feint avoided the crowd in Manchester, but a large gathering greeted him at Chester depot. He arrived at Kingstown and was escorted to Clonmel prison via Kingstown station.
In Lowport January 41 conservative papers praise the Austrian Crown Prince yet The Daily News notes his death prompts sober reflections. It calls Hudolf lacking notable intellect or character, noting his only distinction was being his father's son. Domestic Vienna telegrams claim no rifle wound caused his death.
A. J. Cassatt writes to J. G. Williams of Westtown Chester County stating his strong preference for macadam over everfo pavement. He explains macadam resists wear by exposing foundation rocks and outlines stone sizes depth and rolling requirements for a durable country road.
Senate member Warner Miller argues the party must keep the license pledge to win temperance votes. His letter, read at the Excise Committee hearing in Albany on January 30, warns a lower license grade risks defeat and respect from temperance supporters. Assemblyman Gallup presented the letter at the committee session.
Special telegram from Harrisburg reports Frank McGrann of Tioga county pardoned today due to illness while serving a sentence for a crime. He is described as dying in the penitentiary.
Washington gossip centers on Senator Allison as pressure builds for him to accept or refuse the Treasury portfolio. Morton plans a Washington residence remodel as Senate debates over Samoa and war policy continue.
Vice President elect Morton plans lavish entertainments during his term and has leased Prof Alexander Graham Bell's residence in Washington. The house will undergo extensive renovations including dining room enlargement, with a New York architect drafting plans. The triangled city lot, parking on all sides, and a stable for a dozen horses emphasize a grand, suburban style estate setting.
Washington January 30. Senators show a range of views on war with Germany. Some jingo voices urge immediate action over Samoa and Castus belli claims, while others warn against foreign entanglement and favor keeping hands off foreign brawls.
In a Senate committee hearing today on hand versus steam presses at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing Chief Graves staged a test for plate printers. The experts failed as often as they succeeded, likely because Graves mixed steam-printed bills with poorly wiped hand-printed examples to mislead the evaluators.
Washington January 30 The Senate spent an entire afternoon in a secret session over the British extradition treaty but reached no conclusion or vote. Several senators favored recommitting the measure to the Foreign Relations Committee, potentially killing it for this Congress. No continuation date was set as the session adjourned.
Washington January 30 Republicans claim Posey of Indiana won the seat in the First district by about 500 votes in a new election. Posey had contested Parrett’s October victory, and the House majority believes the result settles the contest in Posey’s favor for the next Congress.
January 50. Secretary Bayard was told by the Privy Council of Canada of a reciprocal plan to admit free of duty articles for repairing disabled vessels of either country. The Treasury Dept sees no legal way to implement the agreement due to lack of suitable law for free entry of such articles.
Among the arrivals from Pittsburg today are John L. Kennedy John C. Porter and wife Mrs D N Kerr W N Kerr and T J Keenan Jr of the Press. Mr Keenan is here to attend a meeting of the Press News Association.
Paris dispatch notes growing support for Boulangists among former wavering voters. M. Clemenceau chaired a Left meeting that failed to reach a resolution. The Hovalists await Floquet's cue in the Chamber, while Boulangist popularity rises with a reception hosted by M. Fanconnerie, a Bonapartist convert.
On a wedding trip Joseph Chamberlain is targeted by an American swindler who forges a letter from Erastus Wiman to obtain a loan for Austin Chamberlain. The con continues as a bogus bill is cashed at a bank, orchids are purchased from Landers, and a forged check for flowers is paid with large change. The suspect has vanished.
The Joseph Walton began yesterday with a strong tow for Cincinnati. Sir Fred Wilson arrived from below with 71 pieces. Tre Hudson departed for Cincinnati with a load of iron nails and grass. Water stood at 11 feet yesterday and two feet from the layette rivers. No effort has been made to remove the rubbish from the wharf.
Postoffice inspectors Booth and Hancock arrest Eugene J. Gannon, a Short Line clerk between St. Louis and Duquesne, for abstracting a lottery ticket from a letter to ex-Postmaster Hays. The ticket won $1,250. Gannon sold it to W. F. Euell, a Duquesne hotelier. He claims it came from a third party and withholds names.
New York January 30 Jay Gould and Daniel S Miller appeared in the Surrogate's Court and qualified as executors of Helen Day Gould will. The court session confirmed both as lawful executors in the estate proceeding.
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