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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1889
Page
17
A veteran commentator reviews boxing prospects and brewing matchups. Dominick McCaffrey is considered for a middleweight career move while broader boxing and turf topics surface, including licensing jockeys, league disputes, and local cricket.
Dominick hints at stepping back into middleweight boxing if his saloon business does not improve. He claims he can cut to 158 pounds and may challenge any middleweight in San Francisco. McAuliffe and Carroll are likely to clash. Carroll would weigh about ten pounds more, and Pais might judge Carroll if they meet.
Miners in the Fourth pool plan a 0.5 cent per bushel increase if lower pool miners demand 3 cents. Joseph Walton & Co. workers called for a convention at Byers Hall in Monongahela City on November 6 to decide price demands. Operators doubt they can afford any raise.
Workers at Carnegie Phipps Co mills were paid yesterday under the old system with notices posted on premises. The event caused speculation that the oat change was dropped, but a consensus between the firm and Amalgamated Association executives has been arranged to decide the issue. The firm views it as a detail of business, while workers call it a matter of convenience rather than principle.
Mt Oliver residents involved in prior Law and Order actions did not show at the appointed hour to file information. Alderman Hartman said he would summon them on Wednesday if they miss his office, and he will review all 20 cases to determine if any money was repaid for alleged extortion.
Colonel J. W. Patterson Post presents a Salisbury Hall fair next Wednesday evening featuring Miss Helen, Madam White from the Conservatory of Music, D. C. Jones as a character impersonator, and the American Quartet. After the performances, dancing will follow.
Marlon Thompson was arrested last week on embezzlement charges involving the American Tea Company on Fifth Avenue. He was released on $1,000 bail for a Wednesday hearing before Alderman McKenna. His father traveled from Phillipsburg Center County to visit. The case may be settled without further prosecution.
James Clay of 44 Wylie Avenue filed an information before Alder man Richards alleging Patrick Evan struck him with a brick during a confrontation. Evan was arrested and posted a $300 bail for a Monday hearing.
A Pittsburg contractor claims 150 workers will be forced to vote for Johnston Henedy. He asserts 2 to 1 Republican support and vows to compel all workers to back Johnston. The report notes the coercion insult to wage workers and urges resistance at the polls next Tuesday.
In Kittanning at the Nurton House Richard H H Johnston, Democratic candidate for District Attorney, attacks foreigners for rights. Arch H Rowand argues naturalized citizens have the same rights as natives and urges vote for Rowand. A doll giveaway note appears among the text.
Dealers in both cities report weak cloak sales due to warm spells. They push discounted prices on silk seal plush jackets and plush coats while noting rivals overprice similar items. Stock on hand none of it aged. bargains include jackets from $1.90 upward and higher end plush coats at reduced rates. ETor Bros. 128 Federal Street Allegheny.
New York lawyers advise clubs may seek injunctions to prevent players from playing for other clubs under 1890 contracts. Foley from Boston reports widespread belief players should stay with the League another year. President Day expresses hope for a settlement and unity to beat the breach between League and Brotherhood.
The Algeria stable of Hon. W. L. Scott of Erie, Pennsylvania, led 1889 by Chaos in the Futurity, posted the greatest 2-year-old winnings on record in America. Of 12 starts, 1 in 10 stakes including the Futurity, total gains reached 217206 without the Futurity prize drawing Chaos to 4550.
A Tennessee pool selling and bookmaking dispute heads to Nashville with indictments and arguments set for the criminal court. Lawyers contest whether a revenue act clause repeals a 1887 act on out of state races. Judge Ridley will hear the arguments, with possible Supreme Court review at the December term.
Tim Keefe declares players intend to sever ties with current league club owners. He claims players will push secession with backing capital, facing efforts by owners to disrupt the move. He says the Brotherhood turmoil is a setup and notes the next meeting will elect a president, after which plans proceed.
Remarkable progress reported on the natatorium with a swimming pool nearing completion at 44 by 67 feet. Construction aims for roof completion before frost, salt water assurance, and a March 1 contract deadline for a grand opening featuring swimming contests.
Boston dispatch reports President Soden dismissing rumors of a Brotherhood dispute as exaggerated. The piece notes potential signings, including "Linkie" Lowe from Milwaukee, and discusses salaries, possible roster changes, and interest in future California arrangements for Jim Hart's team.
A New York telegram reports the Baseball Brotherhood completed its organization during a meeting aligned with League sessions. A ten year lease was signed for new grounds, with principal backers named. Clubs will spread across New York Brooklyn Philadelphia and Boston East and Pittsburgh Chicago Cleveland St Louis West. Judge Henry Holland serves as attorney.
A professional skeller race on the upper Schuylkill covered three miles with one turn between James Ten Eyck of Worcester and Harry Vail of Philadelphia. Rainy weather limited attendance to about 14, no betting. Vail veered onto a floating plank near mile one, causing a hole and ending the event.
London sources say King Monmouth and Claribelle head the Liverpool Cup betting with 5 to 1 odds. Both carry 9 stone 2 pounds and are among the leading favorites as backers place wagers ahead of the race next Friday.
In McKeesport Pennsylvania on November 2 the $100 quoit match at Suter's saw Charles Carman of Suter's defeat Jenks of McKeesport by ten points. A rematch is planned in three weeks with Carman favored despite local bets.
Keefens latest notes StorT Maud 8. set a Cleveland track record. "PITTSBURG PHIL" won $0,000 at Elizabeth track. Rumor says local club may sign Henry Jones of McKeesport. Faulkner defeats Eyton in Tacoma wrestling match two straight falls 945 and 1320. Eyton’s nimble flopping unable to match the champion. Two half Nelsons secured Faulkner’s victory. Whitnsy named to reserve list for New York Club. contract questions surface.
Braddock fighter Joe Ridge announces readiness to clash with Cal McCarthy for the featherweight championship with $1500 side bets. He aims to fight at 118 pounds under prize ring rules, says backers and rivals may back the match locally. Ridge plans to return to the city while negotiations and venue remain unsettled.
Interest runs high in Bloomington as Billy Myer the Dinos lightweight negotiates a possible match with Jimmy Carroll of the California Athletic Club. Myer manager Les Cheney and backer Alf Kennedy are in frequent contact with California representatives seeking a fair deal while opponents push for near San Francisco. Carroll’s camp accuses Kennedy of delays as talks continue in New York and Chicago.
In a heated clash Governor Bulkley and First Regiment officers dispute polo in city armories. The Adjutant General defers to the Quartermaster General on drill occupancy, while Governor Bulkley orders officers to adjust schedules to protect his polo games. Regiment officers condemn the move and may resign en masse.
Cal McCarthy world champion 11¢-pound pugilist may meet Irish featherweight Mike Nolan for a finish bout. The proposed match would be at Hornbacher Athletic Club rooms 4 Great Jones Street on Sunday at 3 oclock with a stake of not less than £504 and skin gloves.
A moderate crowd watched racing in cold conditions with several near winners and multiple entries listed for Monday’s program. Notable results included Polemus winning a race by a length with Catherine B and others vying behind, while fields featured horses with names like Miss Long and Venango. several races and entrants were detailed for the upcoming day.
In Elmira Kilrain announced intentions to fight Sullivan again using bare fists and predicted a major bout with the California Athletic Club backing. He spoke amid a flurry of speculation about boxing matchups and promoter interest.
Sensational features are prepared for an anarchist execution observance in Carcaco with 50 000 copies of a screed by Herr Most to be read at a public meeting and distributed on streets. Leaders claim a priest may appear to provoke reactions while organizers push plans to use fire and property to threaten opponents.
The Moorhead McCleane Company will replace the old armor plate mill in use since the war with a reversing engine and new rolls. Mackintosh Hemp & Co. conducts the work. The improvement increases plate width to 30 inches and length to 204 inches.
Thomas O Malley aged about 64 of 4 Penn avenue was assisted by a man outside his residence after an incident at 1 10 this morning. A patrol wagon conveyed him to the Homeopathic Hospital. He is survived by a wife and two sons, one connected with a newspaper.
Begulen at Elisabeth EvimanerTs New Jersey November 2 recounts two races. Lela May won the six furlong first race with Hadge and Winona following. Time 1 3. Bing Fensay won the one and one eighth mile second race with Lavinia Belle and Mumtresa in order.
An Allegheny Valley Railroad engine derailed at Sixteenth Street yesterday injuring a worker. An Anthony Starx scaffolding accident at a Black Works site left a man injured and he died at West Penn Hospital last night.
S A 4007 KE of L arrangements with Cyclorama Allegheny for Geirabars exhibition to aid inflrag event. tickets 35 cents. Panhandle Railroad receives nine new Class 0 engines, with pinay i marinolte wheels, expected to run faster than earlier types at high speed.
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