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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1889
Page
6
A sparsely described match concluded without incidents as Needham rushed his opponent in a calm ring, both fighters facing the music manfully. The bout carried a $400 purse and used skin gloves with a reportedly orderly atmosphere.
Frank Murphy of Birmingham England and Ike O’Neill Weir of Belfast Ireland plan to fight for the world featherweight championship within 60 hours. Charles F. Davies known as the Parson says agreements will be followed, tickets are limited and strictly controlled for the special train conveyance and spectators.
In city with good weather the local players worked hard yesterday. Staley showed surprising speed, Henry pitched in, and catching by Joe disrupted Phillips at mealtime. Manager P plans to use three batteries Saturday with Galvin, Conway, and Lauer to face Cincinnati and St Louis games.
The Fayette Baseball Club of Allegheny announces its season roster with changes from last year. Reymer brothers replaced by Coyle and Rilston of Bellevue, Follo as makeup, and a list of players including Wilmeworth Land Coyle Nevary Evans McCandless Thompson Hill Fisher Speer. They seek under 17 prospects from any club to contact at McCandless 1 Stockton Avenue Allegheny.
Cablegrams from London report Smith and Mitchell will fight within a few days in private. Smith is favorite as Mitchell’s seconds are Jack Harper and Jack McGarren.
English Racing. Loxpon March 17. The Lincolnshire handicap of 1000 sovereigns for four year olds and upward at one mile was won by Sir R Jardine's four year old chestnut colt Wiseman out of Sweet Jessie. The lone starter Acme, a one year old bay colt, was mentioned in race notes.
The report notes Duke Skater of Myra finished second and Mr A M Gardwell's five year old bay horse The Baron by Xen mon out of Tantrum finished third. The track was fast with five furlongs first race details include Hambier winning and others placing with times and horses listed.
New York aldermen decide to keep One Hundred and Eleventh Street open while the Giants continue practicing on the Jersey City field. The note mentions a diamond that cannot be kept closed and references immediate events in New York.
A much anticipated billiard contest is arranged in the city this week. Johnny Blake has agreed to a match with Frank Hastlemeyer with Blake to play eight games before Hastlemeyer scores any points. A definite venue has not yet been chosen.
A chaotic Oakland sports note mentions Miller's win, a letter for Peter Priddy at the office, and a New York bettor wagering 200 to 106 that the Giants finish no better than second in the pennant race. It also references local figures Shepards and Wil, plus chatter about a curved ball and a boastful rival plotting a future thrashing.
Boston dispatch reports a shocking Newton incident at the Tuckerman home on Oak Hill. Nicholas Mead, a waiter, shot at Mrs Tuckerman and her 14 year old son while attempting to harm Mead’s wife, then killed himself as neighbors rang for help. Mrs Tuckerman and her son were wounded but expected to survive.
Believed insane, Harvey arrives from Toronto amid crowds near the police station. The coroner's jury views the victims' bodies and plans burial tomorrow. The inquest notes the suspect's silent stance and refusal of nourishment and tobacco, despite being a longtime smoker. His sons and father are desolated by the events.
In Ottawa the House of Commons discussed the Jesuit bill with Mr Dalton McCarthy urging disallowance as a public policy matter arguing the Jesuits estates belong to the public domain under Papal approval conditions. Sir John A Macdonald’s government responded outlining crown and common law holdings and Parliament’s role, as the midnight debate adjourned.
St Louis three Congressmen condemn President Harrison for nominating Colonel J Churchill as Surveyor of the Port without consulting them. They say they have been ignored in local patronage and urge clarification from Washington in a telegram to John W Noble and Congressman Kinzy.
The Chicago Freight Bureau moves toward lower inter state rates after Iowa cut rates. Commissioner Inglehart warns Western roads to reduce or lose Iowa business. Shippers plan a meeting to set a plan of action ahead of the Western Freight Association's April meeting.
Chicago March 27 notes a possible end to the McGarigle case as State's Attorney Lonneracker suggests fining him for a guilty plea if he returns. He cites the principal witness Nick Schneider's disappearance from Illinois as weakening the case. A $1000 fine is proposed as an appropriate penalty.
A clerk asks another about a vacation to the village of Zz. The reply claims it is healthy but notes a chilling consequence as inhabitants are allegedly assassinated to begin new commerce.
March 27 edition reports the proclamation opening Oklahoma lands amid a burst of celebration. Flags fly, cannons roar, and mass meetings mark the moment as boomers prepare to move from Kansas into Oklahoma Territory amid fears of violence from rivals. Soldiers had withdrawn from Oklahoma City, while troops at Fort Reno monitor crossings.
The article explores the common fear people feel at the edge of a precipice and the gulf below. It discusses how fear varies with nervous health, notes outdoor life can lessen irritation, and questions Darwinian explanations for this instinct.
A clash at a social event features Mr Stern demanding an apology from Young Blowhard for intoxicated rudeness. Blowhard refuses, challenging Stern’s manhood and offering no amends. The dialogue captures a tense, public quarrel over disgrace and dignity.
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