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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1889
Page
9
A chaotic scene unfolds with conflicting stories about a major baseball revolt. Morton seeks minor league alignment against the National League. Nimick questions immediate changes. Johnson hints at backing a vast reform to aid players and finance a new, ambitious organization.
The backers of a new Brotherhood scheme tried to hire Jim Mutrie to manage their city team. Mutrie says he will not leave the men who built baseball here and dismissed Coogan’s NY club bid. He suspects Coven is behind the effort and hints at plans for next season.
Indications point to at least 1500 dollars being wagered as McKeesport fans road to Surers tomorrow for a John Jinks boxing match. Both fighters are known figures in local rings amid a recent contest for top honors.
In Philadelphia on November 1 Harry Lyons, second baseman, filed suit against Chris Von der Ahe, president of the American Association of Baseball Players, and the St Louis Baseball Club. Von der Ahe fled the court as Lyons presented his affidavit of defense. The case centers on disputed terms of compensation for the winning club.
November 1 Nashville crowds witness a busy day of racing at West Side Park. Multiple horses compete across six events with names such as Fakir, Miss Longford, Governor, and Blue Z among the contenders. results include close finishes and varied handicaps. An extra day race is noted for Monday.
The Beaver Falls event at Geneva Park closes with a strong turnout on day two though Pittsburgh shooters miss. Top results include J P Peacock of Syracuse tying with J F Hunter of Beaver Falls on blue rocks, Peacock winning ten straight in another trial, and Hunter earning second prize in Beaver county competition among 17 entrants.
Jack McAuliffe issues a challenge to Jimmy Carroll of San Francisco for a match within 100 miles of New York or California. He offers $5,000 to $10,000 a side for the Police Gazette champion belt and lightweight title, seeking a purse large enough to meet the bout terms.
Philadelphia event reports Magnet winning the fourth heat and, with two prior victories, securing the pacing race in 2 minutes 30 seconds. WKE claimed the 222 trotting heat at Yorktown Belle, while Rose W. Perrin took the opening two in the 9941 trot before an unfinished event.
November 1 report says John Teemer of McKeesport may sail to Australia within weeks to challenge Searle in a rowing bout. Backers promise to cover Teemer’s crossing costs if he competes, while Teemer weighs the risk with Searle’s edge on Australian waters.
In Elizabeth New Jersey on November 1 the first six furlong race was won by Glenmound with Meriden second and Crackscan third in 1:2. Tristan led the second race over Theodosius and Castaway II at 1 1/8 miles. A lady match race followed with Gina Barrister finishing in 2:08 over a 1 1/4 mile course.
The Caledonia Curling Club met last night to arrange a rink lease for the winter season. Chief Sesee announced a suitable facility would be available and the club plans a series of international games for the coming months.
A garbled passage discusses Shea recovering after an injury, a Monday meeting, and potential Brotherhood claims. It also mentions figures such as A B Geoeen C Devereaux and Rourke offering predictions about a bubble bursting next Monday, with references to baseball, the World’s Championship, and the New York Herald.
The piece notes a short five move sequence in the second round featuring Charley Farner of Si0ek and a knockout of Bill Hennessey. It cites backers ready to match bets from $1,000 to California and lists assorted April to October fight dates across Philadelphia Boston New York and other venues.
Nine iron operatives depart for southern mills under Charles Valet of the Birmingham Rolling Mill Co. The workers include Jacob Ward, Conrad Hahn, Nicholas Williams, Oscar Harrison, and William Rogers from Shoengberger and Moorhead-McCleane backgrounds. Valet predicts rapid southern iron industry growth as Birmingham expands to about 22,000 residents.
A district clash between the National Progressive Union and the Knights of Labor ends as the N P U meeting in Straitsville declares the strike off for now. The dispute began over assessments to fund the check weighmen, with K of L miners resisting tribute to another organization.
Reports from the Monongahela district indicate a 3 cent strike extension at several coal works where workers had been paid 21 cents. Youghiogheny district notes Baltimore and Ohio repair jobs are rising, while Scott's and Youghiogheny slope works run only partially.
Two more concessions were won by molders yesterday. L. M. Morris of Twenty third street and Liberty avenue hires 50 men and is hailed as a major victory by strikers. The Springfield Foundry Company on Thirty second street also increased numbers, employing nine men.
Reports say the Open Hearth workers at Black Diamond Steel Works plan a strike Monday over a wage change from day work to tonnage pay. A $1,000,000 fire brick contract for Cripple Creek, Virginia, was awarded to the Sar Fire Brick Company in the Monongahela House, not Mount Savage. Window glass prices may rise to match Chambers McKee Company levels after next Monday’s meeting.
Advertises free tool chests with every man’s suit or overcoat and a fancy trunk with every girl’s cloak at Kaufmanns today. Mentions bargains on overcoats valued 12 dollars, prices around six dollars, and lists locations Grant and Diamond streets opposite the new Court House. Also references James H. Aiken & Co. and Anderson Gas Saving Burner promotions.
The Chicago Union Pacific and Northwestern railroads publish a ten year joint through line agreement. It sets through passenger service, proportional car mileage, rates, equipment, and arbitration rules, with mutual terms and separate but parallel contracts for related lines.
Coroner McDowell presided as Eyewitness accounts described the fatal confrontation on Hastings station platform. Thomas Garritson died from facial artery hemorrhage after a quarrel with Edward Abbott and James Wells. witnesses detailed punches, a breaking flask, revolvers drawn, and delayed medical aid.
Fragmentary OCR hints at debt, sinking fund items, interest payments, and loan settlements involving the Pacific Railroads. Mentions bonds, fees, and payments to a fund, with unclear names and dates due to garbled text.
Mrs Eliza McCarthy and Mrs Catherine Thomas argued and were cited for assault and disorderly conduct before Alderman Schafer. The quarrel began in Virgin and South 13th Street with children present and a juvenile fight ensuing. A truce followed amid further parental clashes as suits were filed. Alderman Mancese reports he is away but plans to return tonight to his office.
Stephen Lakony jailed for felonious assault bound over for hearing. A grand ball drew about 600 people at Lawrence Turner Hall with a late supper and dancing. A dangerous bar near the Pan Handle Bridge required six boats to rescue a struck vessel. Patrick McNally injured in a horse cart collision. Two freight cars derailed near the depot but no damage to the train. Mercy Hospital changes its resident doctor. Kate Russell arrested for a specified offense. A young girl at Central Police Station unable to speak clearly. Burglary at J W Morgan’s home yielded cash lost from a hatrack. Mrs Blynn Linton to discuss child criminalities in tomorrow's Dispatch.
Local Republican leaders meet at the Magee headquarters to discuss the District Attorney campaign outlook. Some feel pressure to abandon or replace Rowand, but others say the ticket is already set and change is too late. Public notices cite a 2:30 p.m. meeting for party members.
A Southside Pittsburg woman identified as Lizzie Fletcher and Miss McBride of McKeesport settled a Fifth Avenue dispute in Sullivan style at 4 o clock. Both women were lodged in the lockup. Charlotte Kressinger, 13, living on the hill above the street, has been missing since last Sunday. Her mother Kate Eng, a widow from Butler, has recently returned to town with her daughter.
A fragmented notice discusses liver disease perceptions and remedies, mentioning prelude terms and medical opinions. It references a chemist and physician and hints at the liver and kidneys affecting health with a cautionary tone about jaundiced views on medicines.
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