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Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 07, 1890

Page

6

National League agrees on ten club schedule and Beckley threat

The Sporting News reports the National League settled on a ten team circuit with a full schedule and 14 home series per club. Cleveland opens the season April 26 as alleged Brotherhood members pressure Beckley and Conway to desert the league while executives debate franchise moves and formation.

Cleveland Beckley Conway National League Billy Meyer Jack Hopper

National League Meeting Presses for Eight Clubs

Secretaries Reandrew and Seandrett and President Nimick returned from Cleveland praising a harmonious gathering. Reports from league cities were largely encouraging as eight clubs were favored though no terms would unfairly affect Indianapolis or Washington. Suits against Pittsburgh players were debated with Attorney Ferguson to report. Carroll possibly to be sued.

Nimick Seandrett Cleveland Indianapolis Washington Chicago Scandrett Scott Ferguson Carroll Scandrert Bush

Players Confident as Buck Ewing Suit Looms

A conference of Players' League magnates met at Judge Bacon's to map the Buck Ewing case set for the United States Court Friday. Attendees included Colonel McAlpin, Talcott, Robinson, and players Ewing, Arthur Irwin, and Hanlon. Irwin predicted a single organization, the Players' League, and pledged a vigorous debut once the gong sounds. He criticized contract jumpers and noted Pickett’s move to Philadelphia.

Dispatch New York March Arthur Irwin Players’ League Irwin Pickett Phiadelphia Kansas City

Alleged Tampering Tangles Local NL Club Officials

The local National League club faces claims that Brotherhood authorities are tampering with Beckiey and Conway. Manager Hecker admits receiving a letter and has written to the players without replies. Secretary Scandrett supports the players, while President Nimick and Hecker consider a visit to Beckley to investigate.

Beckiey Conway Hecker Allegheny Genteman Beckley Scandrett Paws Buckley Hot Springs Foral Brotherhood Nimick

Manager Hanlon Returns From New York Trip

Manager Hanlon of the local Players' League club returned from New York yesterday morning. He said the trip aimed to file an affidavit for the Ewing case and noted Ewing's side is ready. He warned the old league cannot win and cases may not be heard until next fall. He forecast a productive, popular meeting next week and pledged progress across all clubs.

Hanlon Players’ League New York Ewing

Duryea Seeks Return to Cincinnati Club Conditions Reported

President Stern of Cincinnati learns Duryea desires to return to the club with four conditions including liquidation of obligations by Dorges and repayment of Brotherhood funds. Duryea seeks a three year contract and protection in litigation. Stern resists releasing him, noting past player movements. Chicago Boston and New York show strong interest.

Sr. Lews Stern Cincinnati Duryea Cincinnati Club Dorges Brotherhood

Michigan State Baseball League signs admission articles

Louisville news reports the Michigan State Baseball League clubs from Jackson Grand Rapids Flint Lansing Manistee Muskegon sign articles of qualified admission to national protection.

Louiisville Michigan State Baseball League Jackson Grand Rapids Flint Lansing Manistee Muskegon

Cowboys Winners in Pigeon Contest at Watson Park

In Chicago on March 6 Kansas City beat Chicago 211 to 210 in a pigeon shooting contest at Watson's Park Grand Crossing. Five teams of two shot 50 birds each. weather and ground snow hindered sighting. Kansas City winners included M J Eich, Wm Massey, F E Choveau, and L H Vories.

Chicago Kansas City Watson's Park Grand Crossing RB. Organ H. McGee John Watson Edward Bingham M. J. Eich Wm. Anderson C. EK. Felton W.M. Massey W. B. Twitchell F. E. Choveau Abe Kleinman L. H. Vories Abner Price Mousses

Fight scheduled for finish bout in Texas under Queensberry rules

Les Cheney accepts Jack Hopper challenge to a finish bout with Billy Myer of Bloomington for $1000 a side at Fort Worth Texas on April 16. Cheney names Jacoby of New York as stakeholder and asks Hopper to post $500.

Dispatch Bloomington Int New York Sun Jack Hopper Texas Billy Myer Les Cheney Fr Worth Tex Cheney Jacoby New York Hopper

Creole Wins Tight Louisiana Jockey Club Race

New Orleans winter meeting reports fast track and good attendance on day forty nine. Creole takes the first race by a length after a tight battle with Barney Lee and Forever, with Event and Harvester close behind. Second race sees Miss Francis win by a length as Nosegay and Revival follow. Third race winner is Sto Teller by a length over Lucile, with Dakota third. Fourth race features Morris edging John Morris for victory as Probus and Ireland fade. Racing slated daily through next week.

New Orleans New Louisiana Jockey Club Donny Barney Lee Lottie F Forever Lilly Lochtel Harvester Event Jeader Lee Creole Lotter Lilly Lochiel Vane Miss Francis Noscrey Ulliana Dim Reed Vole Hardee Zeke Hardy Nosegay Sway Weed Revival Moneray Reed Nowegay Heed Volet Nickle Plate RuMan Lucille Et Banc Lucile Dakota Mattie McHenry Fremont Frolleax Chaureh Fil Clark Harry Ireland Ti Panama Marehborn Vice Koventi Johm Morads Mrobasi Zeb Probus Clark Regent Manama Marchhorn Ireland Marchburn Morris Jobus Harry Ireland Furione John Morris Churchill Ak Vice Regent Ha Ireland

More High Priced Trotters Sell At American Institute

Notwithstanding yesterday’s huge Rosemeade stock prices buyers packed the American Institute as the second L. J. Rose sale opened. Major prices included Nava 5250 Nellie May 100 Ophir 1025 Ruth Flint 25 Zinfandel 1 1 est, Reverie 10000 and Victoria 7 by Electioneer. Total today 96050 for 44 horses, 234900 for two days. Tomorrow starts Count Valencia and Pleasanton consignments.

New York American Institute L. J. Rose Nava B. m Belle Braysfeld Hobart San Francisco Nellie May Lady Killen J. Malcom Forbes Boston Nellie Monroe B. mi Ines Crockett J. K. Macrs Scranton Ophir, Bik Simmons-Miss Sadley Wilson & Handr Cynthiana Ruth Flint Ch. m Nutwood Californis Alnis Bom Electoncwr Barnes Idol G. M. Fogg Nashville Tenn Wigele Wiggle Prompter Charles Robertson Tomy Sienal Arthurton-Lady Signal H.C. Hamilton Wilkesbarre Young Jose Young & Hasaway Pau Pau Mich Zinfandel Soltan Eorgiana Theodore D. S’almer Stonington Conn Zoraya Blk. m Gur Witkee-Nephiska KG. Stone James H. Clay Mary Alcazar-Sallie Shivenrow Robert Honner City Victoria Victrees William B Spiers Glens Falls Lady Mackay Wilson & Handy Stower & Clay Paris Stamboul Lady Groves George Et. Easton Vearilog Dam Slinnie Corber M. Murphy Count G. Valencia N. Salisbury Pleasanton Cal

Big Race Proposed at Andee Park in New Jersey

A race plan in Parrisos New Jersey proposes ex Governor Leland Stanford’s Sundl against horse Axtell under National Trotting Association rules. Sundl is reserved by Stanford and Budd Doble is asked to drive Axtell. The purse is 10 000 with entrance free and winner takes all. Races set for late September or early October.

Parrisos N. J Leland Stanford California Robert Bonner Sundl Budd Doble Axtell Andee Park National Trotting Association

Entries for Tomorrow's Race Meet at Curros N J

The Cord at Clifton lists entries for six races at Curros N J with horses such as Count Luna Shotover Ian Adonis and Monsoon in multiple races. Riders in the old guard stakes include Alfred Mr Frank Elliott Ray Hides Costello Meade and Subaltern among others in the fourth rate.

Clifton Dispatcrh Curros N. J Luna Litte Jim Brier Alva Courterill Saluda Lomax Monte Cristo Jianbridge Lakewood Filtaway Shotover Ian Adonis Ariel J. J. Healy Rosemary A Berey Welding Joe Cannon Sparling Walter G Ayala Ie Lierle M. Gloster Lady Archer Calera Hazel Dell St. Paris Wahoo Landseer Jim Murphey Lemon Blonsom Mabel Glenn Hipley Fauatina Sterling Harry Irvine Dack Rose Daloyrina Harrison Bins Inenquena Fily Alfred Frank Elliott Ray Hides Costello Meade Lionel Jones Ring F. Tribe Falcon T. Rafferty Linguist W. Martin Henry H. I. Harrett Subal

Dugan and Bates Boxing Bout Possible in Youngstown

A telegram from Castle dated March 6 says Mike Dugan of Pittsburg and Jack Bates of Youngstown are likely to meet in the ring. Bates and backers plan to sign papers, with a meeting set in Youngstown on Saturday.

Youngstown Mike Dugan Pittsburg Jack Bates News Castle Bates Mike Dreax

Sculling Championship Match Set Between Matterson and Kemp

A world championship sculling contest is arranged between Neil Matterson and Peter Kemp for April 5. William J. O Connor, the Indian oarsman, has reached the venue and received a cordial reception.

Sipney Neil Matterson Peter Kemp William J. O'Connor

Ten Club League schedule draws public attention

The article notes a ten club league schedule creating interest while weather disrupted Guttenburg races. It mentions Jom Mulvey leaving the National League for the Philadelphia Players Club and various boxing and boxing related purses, including Pat Farrell and Arthur Upham contest plans and a £200 purse for a glove match.

Oer Ervish Guttenburg Jom Mulvey Philadelphia Players’ Club Young Men's Gymnastic Club New Orleans Pat Farrell Arthur Upham Pitcher Schmitt Chicago Ormonde Clut London England Nanc Wallace George Dixon Boston Dixon

Am's Pills Cure Bilious and Nervous Ills

An old advertisement touts Am's Pills as a remedy for bilious and nervous disorders. It claims the medicine restores health and a beautiful complexion through its tonic effects.

Johnstown Boom Drives Cambria Lease to Cumberland Mill

Johnstown reports Cambria Tron Company negotiating with Baltimore and Ohio to lease Cumberland mill in Cumberland Maryland to expand Gautier steel department capacity. Current output 150 tons daily, target 300 tons, with plans to produce machinery steel spring steel plow steel and finger bars. Foundation work for new Gautier buildings underway with nine stone piers set eight by eight feet and water pumping engines active at excavation sites.

Johnstown Cambria Tron Company Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company Cumberland, Md Gautier Steel Department Cumberland Gautier Steel Works Cumberland Mills Baltimore and Ohio Cambria Gautier George W. Thompson The Joseph Edwards

Death at the Drill Ends Oil Operator's Life in Ottawa

William Weeter an oil operator and driller was killed at Ottawa while fixing the bell rope in a shaft. The accident broke his neck crushed his pack and damaged an arm. He leaves six orphan children and his wife had died three years earlier. His remains were moved to Bradford for burial.

Lora, March William Weeter Ottawa BR. E. Mooney Bradford Bidwell Carlisle Cuomberland Valley Railroad Samuel Cox

Jury Deliberates in Brownsville Captain's Murder Case

The case of Captain Cate Abrams of Brownsville charged with killing Hon. J. M. Bowell of Bellevernon was given to the jury at 11 o clock. Witnesses said Abrams struck Bowell with a stone and another testified to a fist blow. Bowell's sister testified Abrams insulted her. defense argues self defense citing Bowell threats.

Assox Town Cate Abrams Brownsville J. M. Bowell Bellevernon George Lang Abrams Bowell Harry McMillen Mary Bowell Commonwealth

Gold in Westmoreland hints at new silver find

A Mt Vernon area farm near the Stanffer property is reported to host silver deposits and assorted minerals. Geologist Stanton, after weeks of study, estimates rock contains 275 dollars in silver and 500 to 1,000 dollars in galena per ton, with pyrites and sulphites present. Development work starts next week, and offers have not yet been made.

Dispatch Scottpale Jeremiah Stanffer Mt. Vernon Stanffer Stanton Ohe Dispatch Stauffer Joyce Farm Connellsville

Glass plant site eyed for Reading area

A Camden and Glassboro group visited Reading to inspect a site beside the Lehigh Valley Mailroad and the Pennsylvania and Reading Railroad north of the Keystone furnaces. They plan a bottle and fruit jar factory employing about 100 workers on roughly five acres, with future plans for a window glass factory.

Reading Camden Glassboro N. J Lehigh Valley Mailroad Pennsylvania and Reading Railroad Keystone Mending Iron Company

Hanging of Felix Kampf Shocks Charleston Residents

A Charleston telegram reports mass curiosity over Felix Kampf’s upcoming execution for a brutal state murder. The hanging, West Virginia’s first in 15 years, draws crowds despite strict witnessing rules as Kampf, resigned, reads quietly and remains unreceptive to ministers.

Felix Kampf Charleston West Virginia Kampf Reading

A Romance Ends in Marriage and Family Reconciliation

Youngstown reports that William Sanders and Miss Stacy Stanley obtained a marriage license in Beloit and wed before setting off on a Western trip. Parents of the bride reportedly reconcile and urge them to return. Sanders's brother was injured in a church incident but is now safe. Also, Reuben Eisenhart, foreman at the Cameron mine, died after being overcome by black damp during a fire crisis.

Youngstown March William Sanders Stacy Stanley Beloit Cameron Mine Bhamoerk Reuben Eisenhart Blackdamp

Strikers Backed by Company Workers Call General Aid

Berwind White Coal at Horatio backs Walston and Adrian strikers by urging Beechtree and Hloonora miners to quit. Fire destroys Mrs. Susan Erb store and Isaac Harper dwelling at Pine Grove Mills. loss 37 20 insurance 6 50. Hazel Glass Works Washington to resume making cathedral lights by new firm Messia Butler Blair Brady. Baltimore Conference session at Cumberland with Bishop Merrill leading. Reverend Clemm marks fifty years in ministry. Mrs Kulins of West Jeannette charged after gun attempt on husband. husband stopped shot. Barn fire near Palmstown destroys engine house and outbuildings. loss about 1 000 insurance 1 590 incendiary. Mrs Rector sues for divorce from Reverend Rector over desertion cruelty. Ellinger arrested for attempts to wreck trains. names Laughlin as missing. West Virginia Pittsburgh Railroad leased to B and O for two years boosting state rail control. Judge Horton loses suit over daughter’s death. railroad not liable as trespass.

Berwind White Coal Company Horatio Beechtree Hloonora Walston Adrian Susan Erb Isaac Harper Pine Grove Mills Hazel Glass Works Washington West Jeannette Mary Rector Jonathan Rector Parkersburg Rector William M Ellingrn New York Pennsylvania Ohio Youngstown Joseph Laughlin Ellinger West Virginia Pitwburg Baltimore and Ohio Camden Grorce Horton Franklin Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railroad Company

Weather notes and measurement summary

Hiver at 6 2 in HM hours Ther Maximem temp 25 minimum tempi M4 mean temp c0008 20 range .02 ceCe. HaloMall esse 20 ML £ 6 feet fall of 0.7 foot.

Militia Company G Undergoes Reorganization After Inspection

Newark March 6. Militia unit Company G of the Seventeenth Regiment O N G faced demoralization due to jealousy between officers and lack of discipline. An inspection by U S Army Captain Burns and Adjutant Generals Hawkins and Dill found 40 of 54 men well drilled. Captain Walter Irwin has been absent and may resign. the company will be reorganized after the visit, with officers banqueted at the Hotel Warden.

NewWark Newark Seventeenth Regiment O. N.G Burns Martin L. Hawkins Thomas F. Dill John Flem E. J. Pocock Carey Montgomery Walter Irwin

Alfred Andrews Ill Before Execution for Clara Perry Murder

Alfred Andrews, sentenced to be hanged for the Clara Perry murder, was taken ill with kidney inflammation today. He is very weak and may die before the scheduled execution date in Bellefonte.

Bellefonte Alfred Andrews Clara Perry

Local Notes from Washington to Reynolds town and beyond

Tyer Tyler Tube Works in Washington will hire about 100 workers and begin Monday. Butler County reports assets exceed liabilities by 50,000 with a two mill tax reduction. Reynolds town Council authorizes sale of water works coupons. Reynolds town volunteer fire department to be organized. apparatus secured. Springfield Elks lodge sees 25 new members. Baltimore and Ohio may parallel Southwest road from Greensburg to Everson. Ex Postmaster E Cantrovers named as potential McKeesport postmaster. Mahoning County aims to issue 1,000,000 dollars in 4 percent bonds for road improvement. State Roofers’ Protective Association met in Massillon and set price protections. Smithton miners, about 600, to hold mass meeting.

Tyer Tyler Tube Works Washington Butler County Reynolntown Lodge of Elks Springfield Baltimore Ohio Greensburg Everson PostmasTin & E Massillon Smithton

Lima Oil Prices Jump as Buckeye Advances to Two Cents

Lima March 6 Buckeye Pipe Line Company posts Lima oil price rise to 2 cents per barrel an advance of 6 cents signaling possible rise to 50 cents as a certificate oil. City expects influx of capital and more leasing as Standard Oil refines fuel oil away.

Cambria Iron Company Lima Oil Spectal Telegam TNE Dispatch Lima Buckeye Pipe Line Company Onl Standard Oil Company

River Telegrams Report River Depths and Weather

River telegrams note Brownsville at six feet three inches stationary with clear weather and 21 degrees at 8 P.M. MornGant Town shows river six feet four inches stationary with clear weather and a 2 degree reading at 4 P.M. Warren river listed at 31 feet ten inches stationary with clear cold weather.

Otapatct Brownsville MornGant Warren

Nashua Mills Strike Ends as Workers Accept Proposals

In Nashua New Hampshire striking mill workers vote to accept Treasurer Amory and committee terms and will return to work Monday marking a jubilant settlement after the long dispute.

Nashua, N. H Nashua Company Amory

Miners Consider Return to Old Wages After Strike Threat

Telegram reports miners at Monastery works Latrobe area received a proportional advance after the last scale. Loyalhanna Bradenville and Ridgeway miners were promised 125 percent dating from March. Operators may refuse new pay, risking a strike. Master Workman Kerfoot has organized Loyalhanna and Bradenyville locals.

Difpatch Maret Monastery Works Latrobe Loyalhanna Bradenville Ridgeway Opercsoss Kerfoot Hradenyilie

Moore v Moore heirs seek guardian for imbecile estate

In Carrollton March 6 a special telegram reports the Moore case where the heirs of Jacob Moore ask for a guardian for him as he is described an imbecile unfit to manage his large estate. Over 100 witnesses were examined and the decision favored Mr Moore. The Irish Lily figure is noted as briefly present.

Carrollton Moore Jacob Moore Lily Waa

License applications granted by Judge Rayburn except three

Special Telegram to the Dispatch reports that two day hearings before Judge Rayburn resulted in all license applications being granted this morning except for those of Bubs, Stivason and Fennis at Boreland, Parker.

Rayburn Bubs Stivason Fennis Boreland Parker

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