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Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 14, 1890

Page

6

McBride Plans Six Round Bout With Mike Dugan

Washington reports a surprise declaring Walter Hewitt near a deal to buy the Detroit baseball team. Albert Gleason joins Hewitt with holdings to fund a National Capital League club as the Wolverines potentially join the purchase.

Walter Hewitt Detroit Sepaclal Wasuketox Washingcton Albert Gleason Capitol Park Gleason Washington Mr. Hewitt Royal Club Cleveland National Capital Hewit Detroits Stearns

Talk with Brush Shows Hoosier Leader Quiet on Trips

President Brush returns to Indianapolis with little to say on his travels or league politics. He confirms Indiana is still in the League and comments on possible consolidations while praising the Indianapolis club and Captain Glasscock as he aims to boost pennant chances.

the Dispatch Inpdianapolis Brush Indianapolis Cleveland Pittsboro Washington Cincinnati Ranyay Jack Glasscock Indians Glasscock

Captain Anson Victorious In Ninth Inning Comeback

In a Brooklyn Chicago series game captain Anson led the victory in the ninth inning as Brooklyn came close to a win. Anson Bruna Inks and Carroll Anson are noted in the scoring with Creighton and Carruthers on the mound. Time of game two hours ten minutes. Umpires Clark and Sullivan.

Dispatch Chicagos Brooklyta Ron Brook Carrol Anson Bruna Uif Terry Inks Dedintyen Aith Oy Lialy Carruthers Speek Prien Anson Clark and Sullivan

Chicago Players Brotherhood team sails to New Orleans

The Players' Brotherhood baseball squad departs Chicago for New Orleans. The party includes Captain Charles Comiskey Tip O'Neill Arlie Latham Charles Has Fred Pfeifer Jimmy Ryan Mark Baldwin J Duff Farrell Barstow Darling and Dwyer. The first exhibition game is set for next Sunday in New Orleans against the Cleveland nine.

Chicago Brotherhood New Orleans Charles Comiskey Tip O'Neill Arlie Latham Charles Fred Pfeifer Jimmy Ryan Mark Baldwin J, Duff Farrell Barstow Darling Dwyer Cleveland Nine

George Munson Plans Chitaro and Cleveland Tour Route

George Munson of St. Louis visited Nashville to arrange games on the 23rd and 25th with the Chitaro and Cleveland Players’ clubs. He expects to play at Mobile Birmingham Montgomery Nashville and Memphis on the return route after the New Orleans opener.

Nashville Texx George Munson St. Louis Chitaro Cleveland New Orleans Munson Mobile Birmingham Montgomery Memphis

Feil Visits Wheeling Signs New Trio for Tri-State League

Manager Nate Feil of the Wheeling Tri-State League was in the city yesterday and signed Fitzgerald and Lyte, noted figures from Colorado Springs. He praised the league prospects and announced a meeting of former clubs and schools slated for Akron next Tuesday.

Nate Feil Cleveland Fitzgerald Lyte Colorado Springs Feil Tri-State Seholuis Akron Op

Offer to box six rounds at Braddock for 190 a side

The backer of Paddy McBride proposes to Mike Dugan to box McBride six rounds at a catch weight for 190 dollars a side and all receipts. The contest would be at Braddock and an answer by Tuesday Distract could draw attention.

Paddy McBride Mike Dugan Mike Dogen Bates McBride Pas Braddock Tue Disratcn

Pitebergers War Shows Pittsburg Victory in Chickens

A lively poultry contest at McKee's Rocks yesterday pitted Wheeling birds against Pittsburg ones. Out of 18 battles staged, Pittsburg entries won 13, Wheeling 5, in a spirited paper-backed event.

McKee's Rocks Wheeling Pittsburg

Arbitration settles Lehane move to Columbus club

Special Telegram from Philadelphia reports the Arbitration Committees ruled Lehane must play for the Columbus club of the American Association after a series of contracts and releases involving Buffalo New York and Columbus. The decision credits a February 4 release as ratifying earlier negotiations with Lehane. Pettit and Pitt cases were held or released for further evidence.

Dispatch Philadelphia Lehane Columbus Club American Association John J. Rogers N. E. Young John B. Day John S. Rogers National League Zach Phelps Day Cohen New York Lebane Columbus Pettit Wilkesbarre Toronto Milwaukee New Haven Herman Pitt Nw Haven Pitt Wm. Barnie Baltimore A. C. Buckenberger Walter W. Burnham W. H. Whitaker Monee Sharsig Athletic Club Terrence Connell Larry O'Day Syracuse

A Fight for Big Stakes Contend for New York

San Francisco announces a boxing match for 13,000 stakes between Jack McAuliffe and Jemmy Carroll at the California Athletic Club. McAuliffe, reigning American light champion, trains under Bully Madden while Carroll prepares for eight weeks. Boston and New York bettors plan to travel to wager up to $1,000 to $3,000 on McAuliffe amid fluctuating fancied bets and debates over stamina.

New York Police Gazette Office San Francisco Jack Amecauliffe Mgh America Jemmy Carroll Northampton Mass California Athletic Club Roche Turfiman Bully Madden McAuliffe New Yorker Carroll Boston

Western Trotters Sold at Rancho Del Paso Sale

The first annual Rancho Del Paso trotting stock sale opened at the American Horse Exchange, New York, featuring 2 head of colts fillies and geldings from Mr J B Hagein. Sires Albert W Echo Alaska Algona and Robert Lee carry Electioneer Nutwood bloodlines with notable early sales including fillies and colts bred to Albert W and other dams.

New York Rancho del Paso J. B. Hagein American Horse Exchange Albert W Echo Alaska Algona Robert Lee Electioneer Nutwood Albert Ralph W. Nail Ibert Mabelle Ralph W. Hall Aus Bar Mabel William Simpson City Hilda Hay Mantle Hall City Sultan W. Lines Rochester N. Y Jones Mare A. Bledter Washington Cecelia Ferguson

Betting Odds Set for Suburban and Brooklyn Handicaps

Betting has begun with quotes from Goodwin Brox for the Suburban and Brooklyn Handicaps. Raceland heads Suburban at 15 to 1 with Salvator Firenzi and Tenny close. In the Brooklyn Kingston Raceland Hanover Gorga show 10 to 1 others at 15 to 20 to 1, with place bets at a quarter of the prices.

Brooklyn Goodwin Brox Raceland Salvator Firenzi Tenny Senorita Long Street Kingstom Hanover Gorga Badge

Gut Track Meet Delivers Tight Races at Parx

Weather dampens a parx track day as six races run from six furlongs to seven. Slasher wins the opener as Melodrama places second, with a crowded field and odds listed for each finish.

Entries at Curtrox Race Track Prompt Friday Races

At Curtrox Race Track New Jersey on Friday the program lists five races with entrants including Leander America Clontarf and Solona in the first race. Konule Sparling Zangbar Ariel in the second. Carocele Grimall Monsoon Glory Moonstone Insight King Karem in the third. Angus Bella Heveler Josh Biings Gallus Dan Filtaway Ban Adonia Taxgatherer in the fourth. and maidens and colts Quintoness Sterling Batey Irvine Navillis Sam Love Dover Pasa Nomad Australia Poet etc in the fifth. A funeral for Joseph was also noted with a rare gathering of old-time sporting men.

Iepectal Telromam Curtrox N. J Eix Leander America Clontarf Fountain Walter G Effie Moore Solona Lizgie M Bioss Cheeney Moran Triple Cross Savace Stonewall Sparling Zangbar Eatontown Ariel Carocele Young Lake Grimall Monsoon Lhedake Glory Moonstone Insight King Karem Eaeree Angus Nee Little Dim Bella Heveler Josh Biings Gallus Dan Filtaway Varling Ban Adonia Taxgatherer Strea Teeieen Quintoness Sterling Batey Irvine Navillis Sam Love Dover Pasa Nomad Australia

Thoroughly representative gathering of sporting men in Pittsburg

Priddy yesterday. Probably there never was such a thoroughly representative gathering of sporting men in Pittsburg before. Chartiers was crowded during the afternoon by friends and acquaintances of Old Joe. The services were conducted by Rev. Mr. McKee, and the interment took place at Homewood Cemetery. The casket was covered with numerous floral mementoes.

George Connors Visits for Six Day Race Training

George Connors the noted long distance pedestrian arrived in town to train for the six day race at the Grand Central Rink next month. He says Herelman will arrive soon. A letter from Guerrero arrived. Guerrero and Herty train together with Herty estimating 600 miles while Guerrero doubts that.

George Connors Grand Central Rink Herelman Guerrero Herty

Harriman Plans 2000 Mile Walk to Pacific Coast

J S Harriman in Wabash announces a wager of five dollars on a 2000 mile walk to the Pacific. The final $500 deposit was posted in New York by Harriman's backer. He leaves Wabash on April 10 with two horse guards, must average 45 miles daily to win.

Wabash Ind J. S. Harriman Pacific Coast New York Harriman

New Orleans Races Result Highlights

In New Orleans on March 13 the day’s races saw Colonel Cox win the first race over Pritchett and Tommy EK with a 1.15 and 5 furlong times. Hardee led Story Teller and Semaphore in race two, while Bonnie Annie topped Forever and Harkrite in the four furlongs with a 0 754 time.

New Orleans Colonel Cox Pritchett Tommy EK Hardee Story Teller Semaphore Bonnie Annie Forever Harkrite

Sporting Notes and Rumors Stir Local Baseball Scene

AD Gimbert leaves Sunday to join Boston Players. MasaGen Hecker expects most players here soon. Secretary ScaspReter sent Jake Beckley $9 Monday. Presi dent Nimmick hard to locate. Manager Hanlon suspects league magnates plot. TownsSexn signed with Baltimore. Nikirk Siebert five mile race final deposit due tomorrow. Rumors link Pittsburg Cleveland consolidation. Scandrett denies. Burns rumored to sign. Hanlon unaware. Negotiations for Carroll Gallacher match underway by San Francisco club.

AD. Gimbert Boston MasaGen Hecker ScaspReter Jake Beckley Jake Nimmick Hanlon TownsSexn Philadelphia Athletics Baltimores J. P. Andrews D. Thompson Pittsburg Cleveland Tary Scandrett Burns Jimmy Carroll Brooklyn Rodiy Gallacher San Francisco

Mt. Washington residents retire as old-time shoemaker exits

Peter Soofept a longtime Mt. Washington shoemaker retires after decades in the ward. The Monongahela House plans a May 27 reopening with construction underway. A Congregational reception, a Bulgarian speaker in native dress, and Society events at Smithfield Street M E Church are noted. An Allegheny officer breaks up a speak-easy aboard a Pittsburg and Western freight car. immigrants arrive, and a boy named George Woefel falls from a barge into the river with a rescuer.

Peter Soofpet Mt. Washington Atness Smithfield Street Methodist Episcopal Church Ome Monongahela House Charles Holmes Young Ladies’ Missionary Society Smithfield Street Methodist Church Misses Latton Penn Avenue Eckert Allegheny Pittsburg Castle Garden George Woefel Forty-third Street Broapax Emtra Grand Central Opera House Scottdale Tsou

Labor strike dispute at Pittsburg Traction and union action

President Evans of the Central Trades Council met Chief Brown to press for a settlement of the Inte strike. DA No. 3 plans a meeting to decide action while many strikers remain out. Evans accuses the directors of moving to Philadelphia to avoid talks and vows a boycott against the Pittsburg Traction Company. Magee resigns as VP in disgust. Half the strikers have found work elsewhere, including five on the police force and several on the Wylie avenue line.

Evans Central Trades Council Chief Brown Department of Public Safety Pittsburg Traction Company Brown Philadelphia Penn Avenue Wylie Avenue Second Avenue Duquesne Pittsburo

Plasterers Strike Discussed at Chicago in City Meeting

Local Journeymen Plasterers Association No 31 to hold a special meeting at No 41 Fifth avenue Tuesday evening to discuss and act on the Chicago plasterers strike noted yesterday. National Association President Tenary will attend to explain why Chicago workers were ordered back to work.

Chicago Journeymen Plasterers’ Association No Fifth Avenue Megahan Tenary National Association Pittsburg

Mansell Trial Turbulence as Dr Wheeler Withdraws Then Rejoins

The McKeesport trial of Rev Dr Mansell saw Dr Wheeler withdraw from the case and later resume, amid a heated morning session where testimony on a destroyed paper and alleged coercion dominated. Prosecution argued Mansell lied, while defense sought mercy as witnesses denied prior assertions and the crowd reacted with emotion.

Mansell McKeesport Wheeler Dr. Miller Dr. Mansell Cox Risk F. Finley J. B. Risk Fressed

Ministers vs Dr Mansell a crowded inquiry in Methodist case

The speaker accused seven ministers of cowardice and said laymen faced charges in a heated session. He described the Bookroom meeting as an inquisition and claimed Mansell’s mis statements arose from misunderstanding. The trial adjourned with Dr Wright to present the final plea.

Mansell Methodist Church Dr. Smith Coursin

Mormon Missionary Swindle Alleged in West Virginia Converts

Report from Ritchie County on Mormon missionaries who promised farms and aid but demanded tithes. Converts mortgaged land and sold stock to pay. elders vanished with cash, leaving Calhoun Braxton Clay and Roane counties short. Locals fear promised assistance was a ruse to defraud poor lay converts.

Virginia Ritchie Calhoun Braxton Clay Roane

Horse Dealer Johnson Missing After Banking Troubles

A. W. Johnson, a Hubbard horse buyer who shipped weekly to New York, vanished after checks he presented at Hubbard National Bank bounced. He had mortgaged property for thousands, and Mrs. Johnson says he left Friday to York, Pennsylvania to handle an assigned insurance policy tied to Breckinridge, who was reportedly dying. His credit was spotless and friends expect him to settle debts.

Younestons Hubbard A. W. Johnson Johnson New York Hubbard National Bank Mort

Oil well gushes 250 barrel tank in Denver village

Neece and Ross drilled a well two miles west of North Baltimore in Wood county. A rich oil pool caused a 250 barrel tank to fill in 40 minutes, yielding an implied output of 9,000 to 10,000 barrels daily. Oil overflowed streets and was set on fire to protect the town. Peerless Refinery may take over production at 26 cents per barrel.

Neece & Ross Denver Wood County Baltimore Peerless Refinery

Businessman A T Murphy Missing In Wirt County

Special telegram from Parkersburg reports A T Murphy of Standing Rock Wirt County has been missing for two weeks with evidence growing that he was murdered. He was last seen with a large sum of money and several checks.

Parkersburg W. VA A. T. Murphy Standing Rock Wirt County

Opening West Virginia Coal Mines

Eastern capitalists have closed a deal for a large tract of coal lands between Pruntytown and Flemington in West Virginia. They plan extensive mines with a contract output of no less than 50 cars of coal daily and the construction of 200 coke ovens.

West Virginia Dispatch Farnmont W. VA Pruntytown Flemington

Tri State Brevities from On City and Nearby

Slip pery Rock oil held near test. a glass warehouse rises at Punxsutawney. several fatal accidents occur across Pennsylvania. a Y M C A convention set for Uniton town. a train strike kills Henry Jones. limb severed in Donegal circular law case. four skeletons found near Wheeling. illicit still bust in Logan county. Frede r Seidel executors seek 11000 for lunatic Nicholas Seidel.

Ponxsutawney Farsar Bissein Hean Creek Doxato Dustrer Connellsville Jony Lourpece Morgan Station Pittsburg Unitontown Henry Jones Harrison City Josefu Brows Donegal Wheeling Reading M. L. Fritch Ernt Paster Lucinda Messer Pearl Fuller Logan County W. Va Frederick Seidel Alsace County Nicholas Seidel

Not Meant for Him and a Juror’s Suspicious Act

A juror attempted to palm a $20 gold piece during a courthouse money transfer between a lawyer and his partner. The juror, who knew the lawyer, tried to take the coin but fled Grant Street when the ruse failed. Also, Samuel 5. Mason, who attempted suicide at Corry Pennsylvania on March 2, was able to leave his home and walk downtown on March 6 showing minor wounds.

Grant Street Samuel Mason Corry

Debate over Maryland canal lease in Senate stalls passage

Fierce Senate debate in Annapolis centers on leasing the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal to Cumberland and Washington Railroad to build a railroad on its bed. Supporters argue for sale and swift action while opponents call the plan unconstitutional and warn of endless litigation. no vote was reached as the session adjourned.

Maryland Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Maryland Senate Senate Arsfapolis Cumberland and Washington Railroad Company Wootton Circuit Court Washington County Jugge Alvey Hagerstown Canal Company Alvey Wirt Wooten Urner Frederick Cumberland and Washington Railroad Stake Pearce Allegany Washington Ohio River Chesapeake Bay

Failure of Harbison and Loder Wholesale Dry Goods Firm

New York reports the Harbison and Loder wholesale dry goods firm failing with assets and liabilities revealing a $550,000 estimate of liabilities and over $400,000 in assets. The partners Edward Harbison and Noah Loder assigned without preference to Frederick J. Lancaster, turning over stocks and residences to creditors.

U Tue Dispatch New York Harbison & Leder Broadway Edward Harbison Noah Loder Frederick J. Lancaster Harbison Westfield N. J Loder Pacific Street John J. Adams

Serious Northside Runaway Causes Street Crash

Charles Klopfer hitched a horse and buggy in front of the express office on Federal Street Allegheny yesterday afternoon. The horse bolted injuring Mrs Henry who had her arm broken and knocking down a passerby. A buggy with a man and woman was struck, and another with a lady and her colored driver suffered the same fate. The buggy was demolished after colliding with a post. the horse was captured a few squares away.

Charles Klopfer Express Federal Street Allegheny Henry Ft. Wayne Lacock Street

Coal Boat Fleets Press River to Reach Stage of Water

Rivers rise with 13 feet logged last night as coal operators mobilize fleets. Walton & Co. sent Sam Clarke with 10 boats, Sam Miller with 14 barges and Nellie Walton with 14 barges. Jutte & Co. dispatched Diamond with 14 barges. G. S. Cramp & Co. sent J. C. Risher with 10 barges, 2 boats and 1 flat. Brown & Co. sent Alex Swift, Jim Brown and Charles Brown for 22 barges and 10 boats. Total coal moved is set to reach 1,328,000 bushels. In politics, W. W. Speer denied reports of withdrawing from the Senatorial race to run for Congress.

Walton & Co Sam Clarke Sam Miller Nellie Walton Jutte & Co Diamond G. S. Cramp & Co J. C. Risher Brown & Co Alex Swift Jim Brown Charles Brown

Notable New York Expedition Set to Explore Alaska Interior

Alfred B. Schanz, ex Allegheny Observatory assistant and famed New York newspaper man, joins a New York organized expedition to Alaska to traverse the Copper Yukon region, a vast area never before trod by whites. Colonel Willis J. Hulings from Oil City and James Wilson of Bellaire register at Seventh Avenue, Hulings coming from West Virginia lumbering to shave sawdust from his hair. W P Conley, eastern agent for the C S and KC road, visits the city to pursue business, with many friends in Pittsburg. Ted Ford of Youngstown and J A Callen with Samuel Cooper of Louisville stay at the Duquesne. W G Trunkey of Warren and Panhandle superintendent J F Miller are at the Anderson Hotel.

Alfred B. Schanz Allegheny Observatory New York City New York Alaska Yukon Willis J. Hulings Oil City James Wilson Bellaire Seventh Avenue Colonel Hulings West Virginia W. P. Conley Chicago, St. Paul and Kansas City Road Youngstown J. A. Callen Samuel Cooper Louisville Duquesne W. G. Trunkey Warren J. F. Miller The Panhandle Anderson Hotel

Labor Tangle Settled by President Smith at Bowling Green

President Smith of the American Flint Glass Workers' Association returned from Bowling Green Ohio where he settled a dispute between workers. When natural gas ran out many left town thinking shutdown permanent, later gas returned and the company rehired others. Men who left claimed those in town still held jobs. Smith arranged a satisfactory resolution for both sides.

President Smith American Flint Glass Workers’ Association Bowling Green Flint House Smith

Negro Porter Held on Bail After Attempted Assault

William H. Parr a negro porter was arrested at the Pittsburg and Lake Erie depot yesterday morning for attempted assault and placed under $2,000 bail for a hearing next Wednesday morning.

William H. Parr Pittsburg Lake Erie

Mayor Allows Jo Boaters Extra Time for Quarters

Mayor Pearson said last evening that jo boaters may have more time to secure new quarters. Those who refuse to take the offered spaces will be promptly ousted.

Pearson

City Goods Payoff Encourages Buyers To Visit

The notice urges local shoppers to visit the store to see the goods in the city and take advantage of the payment offer.

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