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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1890

Page

6

Ten Club National League Decides On Membership

New York January 30. National League settles membership keeping ten clubs for at least another year. Blair the local pitcher is sought by a new local club. An English runner accepts McClelland's challenge as talks on uniforms and arbitration outcomes unfold.

McClelland National League Blair England E. ©. McClelland New York Washington Indianapolis Presient Stearns Detroit Vondertorst Baltimore Mr. Stearns Vonderthorst Powers Dispatch Board of Arbitration Atlantic Association New England League Her Eee Central League Newark Jersey City Elmira

Pittsburg Players Seek Local Pitchers as Blair Deal Falls

Local officials scramble to lock a new Pittsburg pitcher after Lince deal with Ad Gumbert collapsed. William Bish from the East End emerges as preferred choice, with Hamilton International connection and a potential Pittsburg battery forming. Blair attracts strong offers from Spalding Chicago and Hawtin Club, but release disputes stall moves.

Spalding Chicago Blair Bidens Hawtin Pittsburg Hamilton Bair

Priddy McClelland Race Plans Face Training Delays

Sporting fans discuss changes to the Priddy McClelland race to be held March 1. Peter Priddy trains under George Smith at Exposition Park, with track repairs noted and a proposed rescheduling to February.

Priddy

Challenge Left At Office With Forfeit Of 06

A cryptic note was left at the office yesterday referencing a Cure match against any dog in the county and a forfeit of 06. The fragmentary text includes unclear phrases and appears to describe an informal wager or challenge with no clear participants or outcome.

Boston Officials Move to Ban Public Sparring Exhibitions

A Boston dispatch reports municipal resistance to sparring exhibitions with Mayor Hart opposing permits. The Committee on Licenses is leaning to refuse future licenses for music hall sparring events amid pressure from city leaders and residents. Some Back Bay clubs worry about what comes next but officials say major clubs cannot secure licenses if public opposition persists.

Boston Dispatch Hart Cane Bo Heavy Committee On Ermen Back Bay Peither

Englishman Challenges McClelland In Three Mile Run

A letter from Laxproft England dated January 180 reports Englishman Joe Courtney of Portsmouth accepting E McClelland’s world ten mile challenge by proposing three trial distances of 1 2 and 4 miles with two wins out of three to decide. The offer invites any American challenger under same terms.

South of England McClelland C. McClelland Courtney London Laxproft England Dean Lin Sporting Life E. ©. McOiiland Joe Courtney Portsmouth Mey Scrosa America Tod B. Calloway & Sons Edion Courtney

Horse racing card for tomorrow in Carrier New Jersey

The telegram lists the tomorrow card with multiple races and horse names including Victrix Henry George Adonis Traveler Annie M Alveds Darting Isle Gone Away Davis Now Then Lomax Eurenour Monsoon Chap man Lite Jake Saluda Moonstone Owen Golden Lillie M Sam L aw Daly Miss Cody Joan Arkins Little James McCormick Sophiet Anstaie Pall Mall Mamie Bil Ethel M Stroma Cristo Friar Frejols Barnumie Imsigns. The entries mix names, weights, and race lengths across six to seven furlong legs.

N. J Wile Brier Victrix Henry George Adonis Charlie Russell Pecasus Traveler Annie M. Alveds Jeff Darting Isle Gone Away Davis Lomax Eurenour Hed Monogram Arthur W. Marshal Lake Vengeance Guardsman Freedom Glory Uourtier Moonstone I. Monsoon Chapman Lite Jake Pozsle Saluda Hilds Nina Sod Owen Golden Lillie M Climrace James McCormick Watterson Sophiet Anstaie the Ae Insight Pall Mall Harrison Mamie Bil Ethel M Oun Stroma Cristo Friar Uuspize Frejols Barnumie

Muddy Track Produces Tight Selections At N J Meet

Special Telegram from DisPat Tot reports a strong crowd despite a mud soaked track in Grurrexavee New Jersey. Six races feature odds and times with Benedict, Mamie Hay, Dramstick, jack, Viplisnt, and one winner noted across distances from six furlongs to one and one half miles with varying payouts and placings.

Dispat N. J Alx Benedict Oe Millerton Tio Sand Tupus Mamie Hay Wea Pendennis Dramstick Lady Agnes Mto Bratt Ericors—Een Jack Bockston Stoland Manhattan Viplisnt Stolandite Hamiet Success Ieee Blygical Ito Harwood

Cyclone Jim Doryes Signs with Brooklyn Brotherhood

Telegram reports Cyclone Jim Doryes accepted terms from the Brooklyn Brotherhood ball team. He will pitch for Brooklyn next season after jumping his reserve from the Cincinnati organization. Duryea, a St. Paul resident, brings Western League experience to the deal.

Spacta Dispatch Jim” Doryes Jobnn Wardmere Brooklyn Brotherhood Duryea St. Paul Cincinnatis Brooklyn

Backers Name Wakely as Final Stakeholder in McBride O’Leary Fight

The backers agreed on Jim Wakely of New York as final stakeholder and wired the final deposit yesterday. They set a $20 side bet and an outside wager each, making a total purse of $1,400. If 60 wins he faces Larkin, Lynch or Murphy.

McBride O'Leary Jim Wakely New York Mr. Sweeney Mr. Quinn Larkins Lynch Murphy

Local League club director dismisses suits and calls Nimick rival

Director Lemon of the new league club says Nimick is too shrewd to waste money on the alleged suits. He accuses Nimick and colleagues of a deceitful fight and predicts a losing battle, likening their position to soldiers with lead in their shoes.

Lemon Nimick

Railroad suit seeks recovery with attachment in Cincinnati case

A petition filed in the Superior Court by Mineral Range Railroad Company seeks $324.00 plus interest from August 1, 1857 from Ives Staynor and Co. An attachment is asked against the Cincinnati Hamilton and Dayton Railroad the Dayton Fort Wayne and Chicago and against Julius Dexter Eugene Zimmerman and R D Marshall as receiver.

Ciscinsati Superior Court Mineral Range Railroad Company Ives, Staynor & Co Cincinnati, Hamilton and Dayton Dayton, Ft. Wane Chicago Julius Dexter Eugene Zimmerman R. D. Marshall

Lowell Ball Club Signs Players Amid Northwester Row

To Play With McKeecastport near Mass January 3 Lowell ball a hac Call will play again with the aiy nil inans of the Northweste Conway a brother of Dick and Frank Th have signed with the McKeesport Pa club The dispute of Detroit and Lowell over Frank oes has been settled by Lowell releasing that.

McKeecaport Mass Lowell Conway Frank Th McKeesport Detroit Frank Oes Lowell Releasing

QuixS Delivers Final McBride Deposit for Bout with O Leary

Sporting notes confirm JoaN QuixS sent the final McBride deposit to Jim Wakely for the McBride vs O Leary fight. The column recalls past encounters between Goss and Sullivan, noting only an 1913 Boston exhibition at Goss’s benefit where Evan felled the elder man with a stiff blow but then treated him gently through the finish.

Joan Quixs Jim Wakely McBride O' Leary A. C Goss Sullivan Boston Evan

Archbishop Ireland Denounces Cardinal Rumors as Nonsense

In St. Pav, Archbishop Ireland criticizes Montreal and national reports that he will appoint new cardinals. He says the rumors come from irresponsible sources and have no significance, noting Rome does not reveal plans through press gossip.

St. Pav Montreal Nene Ireland Aunent United West Rome

Phillip Hoerrs Mother Dead in Southside

Mrs Anna Margaretha Hoerr mother of Assistant City Assessor Phillip Hoerr of the Southside died yesterday at her daughter Mrs Weltzs residence 116 Kidney Street. She was among the oldest Southside residents and survived by five children including Phillip Hoerr Jean Hoerr and Charles F Hoerr.

Anna Margaretha Hoerr Phillip Hoerr Southside Weltz Kidney Street Hoerr la Grippe Ktmeries Itd Pittsburg Caeee Te - Ee Jean Hoerr Baltimore Charles F. Hoerr

Reed Keeps Speaker in Place in House Contested Session

The article notes Reed’s resolve to sustain the Speaker amid a tense session. Daleell praises him for bravely opposing abuse and filibustering. Forecasts include a Smith vs Jackson election contest speech and a brief journal reading with possible roll call. Butterworth and McKinley are praised as masterful amid sharp partisan exchanges.

Journal Carlisle Butterworth McKinley Washington Yeas Breckinridge Kentucky Thennger Tllinois Ohio Blanchard Louisiana Euless

House Confronts Quorum Fight Over Journal and Rules

In a chaotic House session, Breckinridge calls for full roll, members press for journal accuracy, and McKinley defends constitutional role. The debate centers on quorum, voting, and whether silent members count, ending with a adjournment amid party cheers and protests.

Mr. Springer Illinois Springer Committee On Rules Bland Missouri Yeas Enlon Goodnight Hornhill Hooker Kilgore Lane McCreary Montgomery Moore Texas Oates Outhwaite Chiorero

Runaway Prisoner Jimmy Doran Recaptured

Jimmy Doran the 12 year old till tapper who escaped from the county jail about a year ago was returned to the institution recently. A man named William Doran was arrested for a similar offense last Tuesday but the mother’s inquiry revealed the true identity. The jailer suspected he had seen him before. The prisoner was the only escapee from the jail.

Jimmy Doran William Doran

Telegrams From The Era Of Dying Dukes And Harbor Plans

The bulletin notes Count Andrassy near death and Grand Duke Nicholas ill with cancer. It records cholera death in Bologna, free教育 push by the London School Board, skating races delayed on the Hudson, and the Oxford Cambridge race fixed for March 26.

Paris Andrassy Grand Duke Nicholas Tuxare Bologna London School Board Hudson Thames Mason Leychecker Krupp’s Works New York City Emutr Pasha Khedive Grerce William Curtis University of New York Bexson Planger Nice Prince Purvis Pittsburg Thz Bundesrath Reichstag Hamburg Senate New York State Federation of Labor Aioe Seatee Labor Axn Devine Newark N. J New York Harrison National Rites Hall

Lampson Ousted Over Senate Contested Oath Case

Ohio news reports Lieutenant Governor Lampson ousted by Senate in a contested decision amid heated protests. Marquis declared winner. Lampson vows quo warranto and Supreme Court challenge. Tense sessions featured gag rules and shouted votes as Republicans denounce the move.

Supreme Court Committee On Privileges and Elections Attorne Marquis Senate Bob Kennedy

Foster Letter to Ohio Legislature Sparks Investigation Talk

Ex Speaker O J Hodge of Cleveland released a letter dated January 2 1890 defending Charles Foster amid Republican calls for a senatorial inquiry. He notes Democrats might seek to amend any resolution to probe him as well as the Democratic candidate and asserts his innocence.

Columbus O. J. Hodge Cleveland FosTantra J. Hodge Republans Charles Foster

Diabolical pilot foiled when powder yard pressroom targeted

A pressroom at Dupont de Nemours powder yards on the Brandywine was found rigged with 19 matches along the door track to ignite six tons of powder. The setup could have destroyed the building and others, costing about 30000 dollars. The incident appears part of a deliberate plot against the firm.

Wiimuirctos Det F. J. Dupont, de Nemours & Co Brandywine Duponts

Youngstown Man Attempts Suicide in Central Park

Charles Lobscheid, son of a Youngstown physician, shot himself in the left breast in Central Park New York. He is unconscious at Bellevue Hospital and expected to die. Pawn tickets and a notebook note link to his father Dr W Lobscheid of Youngstown. He wrote letters to his mother and to M Hagenbach before the act.

Youngstown New York Charles Lobscheid Central Park Bellevue Hospital W. Lobscheid Federal Street M. Hagenbach

Hastings Day Draws Large Delaware County Reception for Hastings

Philadelphia dispatch reports 5000 cheers as Adjutant General Daniel Hastings leads a fox hunt in Delaware County. A grand reception at Medis and a crowd in Philadelphia greet Hastings with broad political support for governor, at least for the moment.

Delaware County Hastings Philadelphia Daniel H. Hastings Black Horse Elwyn Senator Delamater West Chester Succes Medis Thomas V. J. Catain W.H. Carson H. Clay Marshall A. J. Jene Pittsburg W. A. Malin Lefonte Charter House Newtown Road Reynard Artemus

Home Rulers plan protests against extradition treaty

Lospen January 31 Home Rulers furious over Blaines extradition treaty between England and the United States will send delegates to Cincinnati Baltimore Philadelphia and Washington to organize meetings and press for treaty modification distinguishing common from political offenses.

America O'Brien Dunlap Cable Company Lospen Bilaine England United States Cincinnati Baltimore Philadelphia Washington

Ice Field In The Atlantic Reported By Steamers

The British steamer Croma reports an ice field at 48 N 48 W on January 19. She moved south 70 miles to clear but cut through as ice extended southward. The Knitford, from New Orleans to Rouen, reports cargo shift and two boats lost. in lat 49 9 n, long 22 w, she passed dead cattle and wreckage.

Lowpos Croma Lord New York Leith Knitford Harrison New Orleans Rouen Queenstown

Crown Prince Rudolph Death Anniversary Observed

Vienna marks the first anniversary of Crown Prince Rudolphs death with the Emperor visiting the tomb and laying a wreath. Princess Stephanie and Archduchesses Elizabeth and Valerie attend mass at Hofburg while the imperial family holds a requiem at Mierling.

Vienna Rudolph Stephanie Elizabeth Valerie Horburg Sterward Mierling

Justice Kindness and Peace O Briens View on Gladstone Policy

William OBrien spoke at Leeds amid Liberal cheers. He warned that attacking Parnell and the Irish nation would rebound on its makers. He said Irish conscience shifts toward justice and peace inspired by Mr Gladstone.

Lowpor William O’brien Leeds Liberal Party Parnell Gladstone

Heights of the Golden Eagle Open Meeting at Pittsburg

An open meeting of Venus Castle K G E was held last night at Grand Army Hall Fourth Avenue Pittsburg. H L Gourley delivered an address and Coroner McDowell spoke. The programme included vocal and musical selections praised by attendees.

Venus Castle Grand Army Hall Fourth Avenue Pittsburg Irom H. L Gourley McDowell Order

Rogers Royal Nervine Promises Relief From Ailments

Historical advertisement touts Rogers Royal Nervine as cures for nervousness dyspepsia general debility neuralgia sleeplessness headache exhaustion and related ailments. Claims it gives new life and strength when the body is weary from overwork.

Leading British Residents Deny Appeal to Mr Gladstone

The text states no appeal was made and British residents deny requesting Gladstone's intercession. It identifies two British subjects controlling the movement, including a Portuguese firm clerk, and a lawyer who claimed residents in Portugal were unprotected.

River Telegrams Report Varied River Levels

MonGantTows River at 6 feet 6 inches and stationary with clear weather and a rising thermometer. BROOW TM SVILLE River at 7 feet 2 inches and stationary with cloudy weather. Walken-Eiver river at 3 1 10 feet and falling with cloudy mild conditions.

Broow

Large cash sale of Elk county land to Weston and partners

Theodore SN Barnsdall of Bradford sold 600 acres of Elk county land to a group including Co. Weston G H Preston C H Noyes L G Noyes C F Hoffman Francis Wharton Watres George Sill and A D Wonka. The property held wells with total capacity 275 barrels daily. Sale completed with cash and Barnsdall will base operations locally.

Theodore SN. Barnsdall Bradford Mr. Barnsdall Elk County Co. Weston G. H. Preston Kana C. H. Noyes L. G Noyes C. F. Hoffman Francis Yron Watres George Sill A. D. Wonk Warren Barnsdall West Virginia

Brazilian Minister Bocayura Arrives to Cheerful Reception

Brazilian Minister Senhor Bocayura landed yesterday with accompanying officials and a crowd of spectators in the city. He was greeted with cheers as the Argen crowd awaited his arrival and was received in cordial reception by local societies.

Burenos Senhor Bocayura Argen

Ayer’s Hair Vigor Praised by Satisfied Users

Composed testimonial notes from Mrs. M. A. Bailey of Haverhill Massachusetts and Mrs. H. J. King of Bishopville Maryland praising Ayer’s Hair Vigor. They claim the product preserves natural color, keeps hair easy to manage, and requires only a small amount. Joresville Texas too is mentioned in the text.

Joresville Texas Ayer H. J. King

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