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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1891
Page
17
A historian writes on the baseball war between the American Association and the National League. The piece likens the conflict to Sherman’s scorched earth, argues for peace, and predicts Cincinnati joining the League next season with officials such as Joh nson and Reilly cited amid war rhetoric.
In St Louis reports indicate Pete Browning sought a 4000 dollar fee to join a local team. Rival bids from O Neill and Hanson emerged as Hecker signaled Browning’s terms, then raised to 40 pounds, while Pittsburg accepted Browning under Pete’s terms, shaping the league’s contract scene. Jack O Connor and Mark Saldwin are also mentioned as pursuing signings.
The Columbus association did not jump the national in time and gave Reilly an advance on the 24th, but he did not wait, so the ship contract fell through. The club, however, remains in excellent form with pitchers Senter Baldwin Stratton and Galvin slated to bolster the box.
Philadelphia Feb 2 President Wagner of the Athletics voices firm stance on Shindle and Griffin contracts. He says three year club contracts and personal deals with the players bind them, limiting where they may play and forecasting legal battles as the Association and League clash. Reilly to Columbus signs first season deal, claims binding.
In New York on February 25 the 14 inch balk line event faces low interest as Slosson declines to compete. Schaefer also refuses citing inadequate pay. Ives and Carter have entered while Daly works to fit the schedule into his business.
A special telegram from Homestead notes Homestead lost to McKeesport 2 to 1 in the second set of championship games. McKeesport and Lawrenceville are scheduled to meet here next Saturday.
Harlan and backers and an unknown group met last evening to post a second 40 a side deposit for a proposed wrestling bout between the two men named. Both competitors train hard with hopes the event will be held in the city hall, drawing local crowds. Meanwhile the Lawrenceville football squad faced disappointment as East Enders failed to show, leaving the field at 6 after the Hast End lot did not appear.
A football game between the local team and Braddock in the Western League concluded with Braddock prevailing. Shaner played strong, suggesting they may contend for the Tosens pennant this season.
Bright called at this office last evening to issue a challenge for a bout at 135 pounds for $100 or $200 a side or a purse. He will be at the office next Saturday evening at 8 o'clock.
The note from Jack Bridges proposes a fight with J. Brown of Homestead for a purse or stake. They plan to meet at The Dispatch office next Saturday at 7:30 PM to arrange the match.
The Oxford and Cambridge crews will begin practicing on the Thames on Monday with the race fixed for March 21. Betting preferences show Oxford at 9 to 4.
Local sports pages report on incoming and outgoing players, negotiations, and potential signings. Walz comments stir NL expectations while Swartwood and Johnson are linked to local teams as talks with Pittsburg and Cleveland unfold. A Bernard Hallcox era at the same time hints at shifting rosters and managerial plans.
The city gears up for a record dog show with nearly 600 entries including four St Bernards valued at 530,000. Notable kennels, breeders and rivals from multiple states will exhibit many top dogs and judging by Major Taylor.
J W Walz Baltimore Association Baseball Cine vice president voices strong criticism of the National League. He denounces unfair treatment of the American Association, accuses the NL of dishonorable conduct, and praises C H Byrne for fair dealing while asserting the circuit was independent of Cincinnati.
The recent live pigeon shooting handicap at Home wood Park drew wide participation despite bad weather. George Snyder of the Southside won $140 from a $5 entry, with $50 added by James Beard Shaw who praised the event's management.
Keefe states he will not accept a 63,000 salary offer, insists he would leave rather than sign for the cut, and suspects New York club opposition as part of a broader effort to remove him. He notes his prior 450 salary and says he would play in New York only for a fair wage.
Fogarty known as Himmy, confined to his room at the Girard House with grippe, showed marked improvement. Sheriff Connell Magistrate Reach City Commissioner Stulb and others visited the desk at the hotel amid inquiries about his health. doctors feared pneumonia earlier but are pursuing precautionary care.
The Allegheny Athletic Association yesterday subleased Exposition Park from the ball club for use when the club is not using it. The lease remains valid for as long as the current base agreements hold.
A new association uniting state colleges for football was formed in Harpisco re. Franklin and Marshall Bucknell State College Swarthmore Haverford Dickinson and others. Officers elected include President W M Irvine and Vice President W C Sproul with a schedule plan to cover the fourth Saturday in September and a 15 hour academic work requirement. A second meeting is set for January. Also Hugh Daffy’s Hot Springs visit and contract talks with Spalding and Anson are noted though no deal was signed.
Lexingroup Kentucky reports the sale of a 3 year old bay filly Cleo by Gentrys Gambetta out of Maceys Ham bletopian to Join E Madden of Lexington for 5900 dollars. Cleo holds the fastest 2 year old quarter mile record and was bred at Danville Kentucky with a sale date in August.
Troy police superintendent Willard says he will not permit the proposed Dixon McCarthy boxing match to take place in the city, citing safety concerns and local orders.
At 11:40 last night a blaze at BR & W Jenkinson’s tobacco store 71 Federal street spread to adjoining rooms in two three story brick buildings. Fire damaged by water. two women and Miss Nelson rescued. firefighters Wills and Woodhouse burned. total loss about 5000 dollars. insured.
In Allentown on February 28 the anti Bowman and Bowman conferences met amid routine business. A letter from deposed Bishop Dubs urged faith and unity, while the Bowman Conference expelled East Pennsylvania participants who blocked Bishop Bowman. Laymen formed a defense fund to cover court costs, and Bowman predicted a grave rebellion within the church.
Directors meeting at the Grand Pacific Hotel discussed erecting a factory and building several large air ships. They plan to raise 2 million dollars to fund a large plant and the ships with a trial flight expected within 90 days.
Reports from Minnesota cities show extreme cold with St Paul at 20 below zero Duluth 30 below Grand Falls 38 below Brainerd 40 below and Bismarck 18 below as one of the coldest nights of the season.
This week at The Cash Store featuring 31 inch black alpacas at 1c, 46 inch wool and silk materials, samples for comparison, black sarahs at 49c, undressed kid gloves, and other discounts as the store markets fabrics and accessories.
A boiler cylinder head failure at Braddock Wire Mill caused a terrific explosion and alarm among workers. Several non union men quit the mill, but no injuries were reported and operations paused. Meanwhile Edward Tracy John Glynn and Charles Lipkow appeared before Squire Hiltzman after a shooting incident involving George Hobday and John Trainor. Hobday remained hospitalized with a possible kidney region injury. Surgeons Dr McCann and colleagues performed an operation to attempt saving him.
Scattered workers remain idle at Fairchance Works with Rainey plants to run at full capacity next week. United Mine Workers officials vow to guard against a mass movement and may hold another meeting. Scala Committee members doubt a settlement by Monday. A sliding wage scale is proposed by some operators, likely to be rejected by miners.
Feb 28 Braddock and Turtle Creek lines clash as Brad dock Electric Street Railway crews begin laying track on Malin street. Attorney Yost for Braddock restrains further work with an injunction. A hearing is scheduled for 10 o clock Monday morning.
Davros Feb 28 four prisoners overpowered Turnkey McNeely at breakfast and escaped from Dayton jail. John Grabnock under ten years to penitentiary and John McCarthy a habitual criminal under life sentence for street car robbery. Edward Wock burglar three years, George Moxam US prisoner awaiting counterfeiting trial. they sawed bars and crawled through a hole.
Uniontown reports A. W. Mellon of Pittsburgh purchased the Fayette Fuel Gas Company's plant and three wells at sheriff's sale for 4000 dollars, taking on a mortgaged debt of 20,000 dollars and representing Southwest Natural Gas Company in the transaction. The Southwest company and the Fuel Company are to consolidate operations.
Edgar Thomson Works has abundant coke on hand after a busy summer with large shipments to Homestead and Carnegie works. Despite coke troubles the firm now requires about 50 carloads of coke per day for ongoing production and stockpiles metal for pig iron and future use.
The remains of Dwight Sexton aged 14 who disappeared December 14 were found in the river about two miles from his home. Nearly 100 persons had searched the countryside since his disappearance and his parents had hardly slept. The lad was paralytic and it is believed he fell into the water and was swept away.
A Feb 22 dispatch reports the Moyer mine fire continuing with renewed outbreaks in multiple sections. Mine Inspector Duncan left for home. the shaft reaches deep levels, but no news or traces of the missing workers have been found.
The new Irwin school building in Westmoreland County was officially dedicated last evening with over 690 attendees. Dr. T. N. Roy Craddock gave the dedicatory address as the event highlighted local progress and pride in the Westmoreland community.
A 12-year-old boy, James Massey, fell into a tank of hot water at the Dresden pottery works in the morning and died from fatal scalding injuries. The incident occurred in Dresden, Ohio.
Carlisle Feb 3 The Salem Evangelical Church at Lace Mules in Carlisle was destroyed by fire with unknown origin. Loss estimated at 2000 dollars, insurance around 1000 dollars. No injuries reported.
Licenses numbering 108 issued in Erie with 25 percent of applications rejected. Judge Wickiam to investigate Beaver County Jail after a prisoner’s complaint. Fire at Charlotte mine of H. C Frick Coke Co. near Scottdale extinguished after months of blaze. Oxwor the School Controllers-elect of Mc.
Albany, Feb 28. William W. Thompson, a notorious Albany lawyer, convicted of forging the will of James Denny. Thompson drafted the will for Thomas Denny, forged it while the old man lay dying, and confessed the brother never made a will. Minimum sentence ten years. he sobbed after verdict.
Vice President Reuben Miller faced Alder man Richards on a disorderly conduct charge after witnesses testified Miller insulted Harris Bartnitsky and his ancestors near Tunnel street on Saturday. Miller fined $2 and costs. subpenas issued for Criminal Court next Saturday in a surety of the peace case. Synagogue members plan a meeting today to probe causes of the trouble.
A severe snowstorm hits Chattanooga Tennessee with three inches on the ground by noon. The blizzard began around 9 AM and shows no sign of stopping, likely becoming the heaviest on record in the region.
The carrier came in at 3 P M yesterday while the Allen left for Parkersburg at noon. The Andes arrived from Cincinnati and departed for same port after a late night. The Congo could not pass under Cincinnati bridges due to high water and was replaced by the Andes. The Keystone State has been repainted and refitted and will depart tomorrow afternoon as scheduled. Water marks reported at 9 feet 10 inches and conditions were quiet on the rivers yesterday.
The bulletin lists river readings and weather conditions for multiple cities. Allegheny Joschos-Elver reports 1 foot 7 inches and falling, LouiVille shows canal and lock measurements, New Orleans notes showers and warmer temperatures, Memphis river at 33 feet stable, Carmine at 45 rising, Cincinnati river at 42 feet 2 inches and falling seven inches per hour, with clear to cold skies and northwest winds.
A severe cold wave grips the nation as two storm centers form over the lower lakes and Louisiana. Snow blankets the Great Lakes region while Tennessee and parts of the Gulf states face rain and freezing conditions. Arctic temperatures record 42 below in Minnesota and widespread frost across Illinois Iowa and Kansas. The system shifts toward the Atlantic coast with brief lasting impact expected.
A Willimantic telegram reports James Costello a saloon keeper of Eagleville under $400 bond after being detected painting black figures on the Congregational Church at Storrs Village. He faces trial in Superior Court with additional charges under the liquor license law and $50 costs. Local farmers fear testifying against a band of desperadoes linked to the incident.
An anecdotal portrait contrasts a 19th century woman’s hard work with her descendants having modern comforts. The ad touts Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a healthful remedy to preserve youthfulness, promising a money back guarantee if unsatisfied.
Des Coretaxp and Biare announce successful treatment of all curable cases at 6 Sixth Avenue Pa Office hours 9 to 5 daily including Sundays Specialties catarrh and chronic diseases Consultation by mail available send 2 cent stamp for questions Address Dr W H Copeland Sixth avenue Pittsburgh Penna
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