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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1889
Page
8
In the seventy fifth round Kilrain pursued and Sullivan landed a stiff right to Kilrain's jaw. Kilrain bled from the ears nose and mouth while Sullivan showed only minor marks. Both fighters were moved to a train for care as Mitchell urged a draw.
July fight in New Orleans ends with Sullivan defeating Kilrain after Kilrain’s corner throws in the sponge. Kilrain, distraught, is escorted to a carriage amid a cheering crowd. he vows to train again and challenge Sullivan once more despite injuries and exhaustion. Donovan and Butler defend the decision as Kilrain exhausted from heat and punishment.
A portrait of Kerry strength and fighting stock. The Sullivan family roots in Kerry are linked to John L. whose youthful vigor and muscular prowess foreshadowed a life marked by courage and resilience amid oppression. Baseball is noted as his early interest.
The text traces Sullivan’s early rise in Boston and Cincinnati exhibitions to later clashes with notable rivals like Donaldson, Ryan, and Kilrain. It recounts nine-round battles for purses, world and American titles, sparring tours, and defeats and victories at Madison Square Garden, Washington Park, and international venues, highlighting key opponents and dates through 1887.
Jacob Kilrain born Joseph John Killiop in Greenport New York and Somerville Massachusetts rose from rolling mill work to rowing and single sculling before turning professional pugilist. He trained with Charley Mitchell, fought notable bouts including a 1887 draw with James Smith in France, toured Britain, then returned to the United States sparring across the country. Kilrain stands 6 feet 1 inch, weighs 185 pounds, and is noted for his straight nose and brown eyes plus talents as swimmer and horse driver.
Mrs Kilrain endures bad news and a public vigil as Jake Kilrain battles illness. She says he faced the setback with quiet confidence and expects a possible departure for England to join Mitchell in show business. Mrs Mitchell appears more unsettled than Mrs Kilrain as details unfold.
A telegraph from Colonel Merrill reports Governor Lowry surprised by the Hancock County sheriff’s refusal to allow troop arrest without further orders. The dispatch notes possible extradition of those involved and hints at Governor Lowry’s ongoing response to the situation at Nicholson near the Louisiana line.
Crowds gather in Baltimore as news of the Sullivan Kilrain bout spreads. Citizens, bookmakers, and storefront boards await results with anxious faces and tense conversations, hoping for Kilrain’s victory amid a citywide fever.
San Francisco crowds crowded bulletin boards as conflicting telegrams spread uncertainty about Kilrain and press editions. In Washington, a special telegram noted White House interest and mixed signals from outlets over the prize fight outcome.
July 1862 reports describe saloons opening across Johnstown and surrounding valley under Judge Johnson order. General Hastings notes widespread drunkenness and civil disturbances, with citizens asking for police protection as 16 000 people may be affected and laborers and carpenters impaired.
Miss Alice Fowler 22 of Springhill Township attempted suicide by Paris green and hanging. Her sister Mrs. Bixler discovered her in time, a doctor saved her life, and she remained in a dangerous condition.
A Wall Station wreck injures and kills multiple youths riding a lumber car. About 25 boys were aboard. one killed outright, another died, a colored boy not expected to live, four gravely hurt. Hyde lost an arm Kennedy broken leg. eight boys on eight car of lumber. fire from lumber car. twelve accounted for as cars burned at night. Fire cause unknown as engine not wrecked.
Mrs Lillie Langtry rests at her summer home with a heavy cold. Dr Harry H Pemberton says she may ride within ten days if she improves. A sea voyage is postponed for four to five weeks, as she cannot sail soon.
Report from Rural Grove in Root County New York describes a rumored petroleum find in a creek near the village. Locals William Mollets and W Athers inspect the water and detect an oily sheen and kerosene odor, with subsurface work planned to trace the source.
President M. E. Ingalls of the new Big Four tells the Associated Press that the Chesapeake and Ohio has not received a grain shipment at Newport News since May 18 and will not meet B and O rate cuts until after the railway managers meet in New York. He calls previous reductions uncalled for and says the four firms have declined to meet the cut.
Washington July letters from the Surgeon General announce a reduced quarantine service appropriation for the current fiscal year. Three Atlantic coast stations, one Gulf coast station, and two Pacific coast stations will close on October Isle. only San Francisco and a Gulf coast station will remain operational.
Michael Gordon, initially said to be slightly hurt in a tenement house assault Sunday, required eye removal today and doctors fear injuries may prove fatal. Mrs Rosack, wife of the wounded man’s coworker, was present as the scene and news spread. neighbors report a distressed motherless child and concerns for his mental state.
In Washington the plate printers won a long labor dispute with the Bureau of Engraving and Printing. Workmen began dismantling nineteen steam presses, while plate printers celebrate the victory and Secretary Windom vows改 to push the bureau toward highest excellence in its output.
A damaged OCR fragment notes gas mains along a street in Philadelphia area with large lines, roadway paving, and sidewalk or lane work. Details are unclear but indicate utility and street maintenance activity in progress.
Readable fragments describe the Fred Wile? Fishing Club in West End preparing an encampment near a seven o’clock start. Mentions a Cub and a figure named Clement Atlee and a lake setting with curves and soaking.
Midsummer bargains at the Palace of Music feature Hardman Kraan instruments in walnut oak mahogany rosewood and ebony with easy terms. Amateurs mix of mirrors Cottage and Kimball organs offer rich tone and elegant construction amid a large stock of second hand pianos and decorative pieces. Call or address Srese Mellor Hoene 17 Filth ave Palace of Music for details. Pillows for hammocks and feather pillows offered at low prices by Hornz Co.
The ad notes manufacturers push off surplus clothing to attract stores with enticingly low prices. It warns buyers may be drawn by small price sounds while urging trust in known own-make items. It promises quality and guarantees and highlights broken lots and July sales along with many styles.
The fragment shows multiple Pure Rye Whisky entries including Monogram Guckenheimer Export Moss Export and Gileen’s Pure Rye Whisky. Prices noted around 1.00 to 1.50 and quantities listed as full quarts or fall quarters. Dealer referenced as G W Schmidt Nos. 95 and Schmidt.
Jos. Horre & Co. advertises men’s flannel shirts priced at 125 dollars and silk striped polo items, bath robes, and other summer furnishings in its Penn Avenue stores, highlighting a range of attire for hot weather.
Beem notes that Emperor William and his suite narrowly escaped injury as a glacier chunk caused a collapse. Injuries described as not serious, with no full report yet.
Circuit Court today ruled that law requires a written complaint in every police arrest case. The decision could lead to the release of 60 prisoners from the House of Corrections as the court reconsiders processing in light of the new ruling.
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