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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1890
Page
6
The review notes Dominick McCaffrey’s decision to retire after a long boxing career marked by skill and controversy. It highlights his earnings battles, critiques of promoters, and his plan to become a civil engineer, while praising his unique style and influence in American boxing.
A fragment notes figs are kept in the nursery to aid constipation or indigestion and are favored for their prompt and efficacious action. The text then mentions a dosage for a drug but lacks coherent context.
Corrigan backs Riley in the Derby with high faith but warns he must run fast. The article outlines contenders from Corrigan, Hawkins, Williams, Durham and others, naming Robespierre Prince Fonso Burford Prodigal Son and more as possibles, with wagers and trainer notes as Louisville scrutiny begins.
The Pennsylvania Railroad announces timetable changes on May 11 1890 for the main line and West Penn division. War times adjust Wilkinsburg Braddock Walls and other services with new departures arrivals and added trains between Allegheny City Butler and between Indiana and Blairsville intersection. Through trains remain unchanged and speed improves on fast trains.
Local shop Jordan's opens in May featuring imported bonse re and large turbans with specialty hats. Event details and venue unclear due to damaged OCR but promotion emphasizes headwear.
Dr W P Richardson dentist formerly of Gillespie and Richardson has moved to 720 Penn Avenue with full charge of the business. Miss Annie E Johnson, longtime Gillespie assistant, remains in attendance at the new location.
Two solid through trains run daily via B and O with no transfers. Pullman cars and sleeping accommodations available on day and night trains. Cabinets and photos advertised at $1 per dozen with prompt delivery. Piano ads promote Submer Pianos from Hoffmann & Co at 537 Smithfield Street.
An assortment of advertisements promotes Schlag stoves and furnaces claiming optimal cubic use and zero waste. James C. Thompson advertises at 640 Liberty Avenue alongside lace curtains, antique pieces, and household items from Lace Seat and Weare Cotting. Other lines tout packing services and miscellaneous goods at Water Street and nearby addresses.
The article introduces a revived parlor dance known as the quadrille pose with origins in Brittany, noting eight figures and the need for four couples. It describes costumes emphasizing simplicity and elegance for ladies, and the elaborate cavaliers outfits, while predicting club dances at New York hunts with attention to calf display and refined accessories.
Higdon & Higdon report patents granted this week across Pittsburg and Allegheny regions including portable bottoms for coke ovens by Evans and Adams, electric meter by Westinghouse, vehicle shafts by Gracay, and rolling mill by Moxham. Also advertised are fashions and art items with low prices at local stores.
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