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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1890
Page
6
New York March 26 The Metropolitan Exhibition Company vs Buck Ewing ends with Judge Wallace denying the injunction. He rules the clause on reserve rights is not a coercive contract basis for damages and that players may negotiate without breaking a legal breach.
About 158 witnesses saw Cleveland win from the start as Chicago lagged behind. Radford and Hemming led fielding for Cleveland while Boste Serwck and others contributed on offense. Umpires Dwyer and Soydor called a 1 hour 45 minute game with 3 Chicago errors and 4 Cleveland errors.
Captain Kelly argues that club profits should be published along with players salaries. He blasts Boston’s methods of rating players, cites large club profits and real estate value, and calls for fair play while vowing not to accept deserters. He criticizes press salary listings and demands transparency.
At a meeting here last night the Saginaw and Bay City jotor club and the Buffalo club were admitted to the International Baseball League. Indianapolis may apply for admission and could push the league to eight clubs if Montreal also joins. schedule not yet completed.
The annual Oxford Cambridge boat race on the Thames saw Oxford surge to the front after mid race and win by a slim margin. Weather was breezy and water choppy. Cambridge led at several points but Oxford finished ahead in a time of 22 minutes 8 seconds over the four miles and two furlongs course from Putney to Mortlake.
A special telegram from Lexington reports rumors of no spring meeting in Kentucky. General James F. Robineon receives word that the Kentucky Association may suspend change in track status. An authorized statement is issued amid speculation.
The letter states both tracks will equal any in America with 150 horses on the grounds and more stalls arriving. Six new stalls are finished while the clubhouse and betting shed are due for completion by the races in May. D F Honmeon signs as president.
New York March 2 The second day of Senator Stanford's Palo Alto stock sale drew a large crowd including F B Tracey son of the Secretary A Brown of Kalamazoo and Colonel Strader of Kentucky. High priced entries include several Electioneer offspring such as Bay colt 1885 and Mare varieties with prices ranging into the thousands.
In Washington on March 26 the Senate opened debate on the anti trust bill. Mr Spooner proposed an amendment empowering courts to issue injunctions to halt futures and options activity, while Mr Ingalls defended the measure as within constitutional bounds. Several Southern lawmakers challenged its constitutionality, with comments that echoed Don Quixote and Farmers Alliance rhetoric.
Special telegram reports the Passaic County Agricultural Society completing the eighty-fourth day at Clifton with good attendance. Races featured Cheney, Thad Rows, Capulin, St. Mary, Sparling frat, Wild Chere, John Arkins, Silleck, Chapman, Golden Eed, Lakewood, Fordham, Carnegie, Mulligan, and others in six races on a mixed track. times ranged from 1:20 to 1:30 for distances up to a mile.
Entries listed for the Thursday program at Hipsox County Damvine Park include multiple races with horses and bettors noted. First race over six furlongs features James Norris Benedict Winfeld Haydgelding Schnerer Border Minstrel Phil Thompson J. O. C. Counterfeit Wareaw Pori winkle Anadaga Sierra Nevada Jerry Norallte and others. The card also lists a sequence of horses for the subsequent races, with six furlongs third race, five furlongs fourth, and selling mile fifth race with various names such as Bradford Fitzroy Moung Duke Weasel Autumn Lent and Re Echo among others.
Heavy track conditions at the New Louisiana Jockey Club winter meeting on the sixtieth day. Morris won the first race over six furlongs by a length with Pritchett second and Sheridan third, ahead of Rosa Peart Cartoon Mollie Hards Moore and Miss Frances. Other results include a half mile selling with Hollywood fret Solid Sliver second Eclipse third and a seven furlong handicap where King won with Peli Mell second and Tebett Cocks third. Time noted for the final race as 1:25.
At Lonpos on March 26 a maiden Lincolnshire handicap for three year olds and up over one mile attracted 45 subs with nine starters. O Neill’s six year old chestnut Shorse took the win ahead of General Owen Williams’ six year old Shimmer in second and Prince selly kate, a four year old chestnut, in third place.
The old League club directors held a private meeting yesterday and elected John Kennedy as official scorer. Kennedy is regarded as a well informed authority in Western Pennsylvania baseball, and his selection indicates a trusted source remains with the club.
Rochester secretary states the club holds an absolute and unrevoked franchise in the American Association and dismisses reports from Columbus that the Rochester club would be dropped as false.
Reddy Gallagher of Cleveland and Billy McCarthy of Australia are matched for a £1500 purse with the loser receiving £900. The California Athletic Club will pay Reddy’s travel to California and back. The bout is planned for the late May period.
Billy Wilson of St Paul and Jos Choyinski of San Francisco battled at the Golden Gate Athletic Club for a 2500 pound purse with 20 pounds going to the loser. The white challenger won in the second round.
President Phelps of the Association and President Parsons of the Louisville club deny that the Louisville franchise will be sold to Detroit. The statement quiets speculation amid March reports from Louisville.
A. G. Spalding says recent subs at law will benefit baseball by highlighting contract construction flaws and prompting official League action. He notes courts provide guidance for future aid and business prudence in the sport. Canadian heavyweight Gus Lambert arrives in the city healthy amid boxing chatter. He seeks a fight with Jack Fallon and recalls his win over Peter Jackson drawing nationwide interest and offers from promoters.
In Vienna reports say Prince Reuss, the German ambassador, informed the Emperor that William’s cordial feelings toward Austria remain unchanged after an audience yesterday. The note underscores continued diplomatic friendliness amid regional tension.
During a Senate session, Mr. West affirms acceptance of the Civil War outcome while opposing certain Republican constructions. He supports raising futures licenses to 10,000 dollars, and discusses amendments extending the bill to stocks, bonds, cotton, and other goods. The bill advances with amendments to be reconsidered in the Senate.
Philadelphia March 26 Representing George W. Skinner Fulton county says Democrats favor ex U S Senator William A Wallace for Governor with ex Speaker John E Faunce as Lieutenant Governor The comment highlights Wallace as an organizer and fighter against Senator Quay and notes strong state organization If Wallace is chosen Prohibition leader Henry W Palmer predicts growth of the movement despite ongoing talks.
Springfield Ohio reports a dramatic scene as Henry Weissel pursued Moses Foreman with a revolver after forcing a marriage license for his daughter. Foreman pleaded, friends intervened, and the pair fled to a hiding place amid the night’s tension.
Republican return judges in Meadville announce a resolution nominating Hon. G. W. Delamater for Pennsylvania Governor at the State Convention. They commend him as capable and honorable and instruct delegates to support his candidacy with honorable means. Delegates chosen include Colonel John J. Carter Hon. John Sturtevant and Oliver Saeger.
A morning blaze in Pioneer Williams County Ohio destroyed 21 buildings including the post office, blacksmith shop, wagon shop, livery stable, several stores and twelve homes. The fire spread from a blacksmith shop driven by strong winds. Loss estimated at $25,000. Pioneer, a historic village of about 1,000, sits 14 miles from Bryan.
Virginia figure Margaret Thorne weighing nearly 300 pounds resisted a midnight arrest by Accomack officers. Aided by her daughters and the Charleston Tigers, she fought fiercely until bundled into a carriage. She is jailed to serve a six month sentence and vows revenge.
In Hartford a mob of about 20 masked men seized Newman Matthewson at his home and whipped him. They tarred him and feathered him in front of his wife, who offered no remonstrance. He was left near death and intends to prosecute if identities are learned.
March 26 report from Lone Beanes says Miss Lizzie Van Note, 20, was targeted by youths hidden behind fences, eggs splattered her dress as she fled home. Constable Woolley later arrested William White, Sol White, John Hennessey and George Robbins Jr. who denied throwing eggs, claiming they aimed at her dog. One motive cited involves neighbors seeking to "take down Miss Van Note's pride."
In Loxpow March 26 reporters spoke with MPs about the land purchase bill. Most Conservatives and Unionists back the measure while Home rulers led by Dr. Tanner oppose it as landlord biased. Gladstonians largely disapprove with Radicals faulting guarantees compared to Gladstone’s plan.
A March 26 meeting in Bannerman Park led by the High Sheriff condemned the Anglo French modus Vivendi on lobster fisheries. Citizens urged a U S appeal if England fails to defend Newfoundland maritime and territorial rights, with Stars and Stripes shown prominently. Similar gatherings occurred in Harbor Grace and Little Bay Burin amid great excitement.
Neyville H. Pickthall is expected to return home on March 26 and provide a full explanation of his conduct. Officials anticipate he will demonstrate innocence regarding any involvement in the Benwell tragedy.
A Mississippi levee at Skipwith in Isaquena county broke at 1 AM and by evening a 400 foot crevasse threatened widespread flooding. Water reached house eaves, residents swam for safety, telephone lines were washed out, and rail lines near Rolling Fork possibly flooded within 48 hours, endangering plantations along Deer Creek and the riverfront.
Mrs. James McCauly, living in poverty at 200 Chester Street Philadelphia with her son, learns her missing husband is a wealthy miner in Burke Idaho. Ex-lightweight champion McCauly, now half owner of a $200000 mine, sent word in November. Mrs. McCauly and her son plan to join him in Idaho.
In Lafayette on March 26 damaging testimony emerged in the Pettit poisoning case. Dr D K R Black supported malarial poisoning as the diagnosis by Dr J A Yeager. Elmira C Whitehead refused to testify. John F Acheson recalled Pettit seeking strychnine on July 1 1889 but finding none. A A Stewart noted Pettit rode with him in September and appeared intoxicated. Pettit allegedly spoke harshly to his wife about their daughter.
Cigar Makers Union No 14 in Chicago has begun preparations for a citywide strike involving about 1700 union members amid a lockout at the Phenix factory and accusations of wage suppression by several employers. A secret meeting set plans for a joint conference with other Chicago unions to seek the General Executive Board's approval.
Louis Vassalo, 33, was stabbed in front of his home at 723 South Seventh Street by Michael Di Mazio, another Italian. A blade fragment remained in the wound. Doctors say Vassalo likely will die within hours. Di Mazio escaped. no motive or arrest reported.
Prince Bismarck held a farewell audience with the Emperor in Berlin on March 26. The three quarters hour interview preceded a triumphal procession through city streets as crowds sought to unharness the horses and drag the carriage themselves, with hands reaching to grasp Bismarck.
In the House of Commons last night Sir Charles Russell’s bill to vest local veto rights of Irish rate-payers over the sale of intoxicants was rejected by 131 to 124 with John O’Conner’s amendment deeming the measure inexpedient until the government local government bill is better understood.
General Superintendent A Moulton was shot by former driver John Rowan near a car on Borden Avenue. Moulton is expected to die. Rowan was arrested. In Annapolis a report from State Controller L Victor Baughman alleges misappropriation of state securities by State Treasurer Stevenson Archer, ill at his Belair home.
Fragmentary weather notes record maximum and minimum temperatures and rainfall readings with unclear scrawled labels. No clear location or date is readable.
The Moroan River drops seven feet two inches with a clear sky and a 57 degree reading at four PM. Warren River levels recede to 4110 feet as clouds bring cold conditions.
Members of Typographical Union No. 7 held an all day election for delegates to the International Typographical Union meeting in Atlanta in June. Top vote getters were McCoy 246 Acklin 292 Lemmon 234 Wetzel 223 Hoover 196 Smith 91 Clark 70. The first three elected. amendment creating a unified Secretary's office drew a close vote. Secretary salary proposed at about 1100 per year.
Inter state Commerce Commission members hear testimony from Corn and Flour Exchange officials and others on Western food price declines. Ex-President Muller argues freight rates not to blame. testimony cites large crops, uniform elevator charges, and cheap Danube corn as factors.
A mix of brief items reports desertion by Sooner bands near The Cherokee Strip. Axson's Colts loss to Galveston 10 to 6. Prof. Wooprow Wilson accepting Princeton chair. Liverpool dockmen reach terms with employers. ex Confederate camps planned in New York. Archbishop Michael Hess dies in Lacrosse. J C Brass in Danville over tobacco factory purchase. Santiago fire kills two women and a girl. two freight trains collide near Battle Creek wrecking 15 cars and two engines. E H Brookes dies in Detroit. Lyman T Whith Convicted for selling liquor without tax. New England and Trunk Lines agree to raise rates to the northwest.
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