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Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 05, 1890

Page

7

Experts of the Cue and French Players in Pittsburgh Visit

The piece notes Local P. I. Club manager Hansen commenting on consolidation. It forecasts French billiards stars Lucien Piot and Fournd touring the U S for three months. George Slosson and Pearal manage rivals in a planned season with Davis in the mix as games against American and European players are arranged. Early reports cite prize money near $2000 and a cushion tournament slated for January.

Pittsburg Lucien Piot Fournd France Trot George Slosson Pearal Hkele Davis Chicago Amers Golme Seth Pest Vignes Siesson Slossen

Congress May Collapse Over Turf Leadership Dispute

Reports indicate growing unrest within the Western Turf Congress as clubs threaten withdrawal. Kansas City and St Louis groups clash over rules and representation while Washington Park Club may suspend participation.

Western Turf Congress Kansas City Natees Cray Seetty Kansee Cityeldborough Beedy Huston Freveralls Newth Estes Kansas Vempungha Stolais Geefvet Waslengteen Park Ulabs

Dwyers Sale Horse Auction Sparks Historic Prices

The sale drew intense bidding with prices surging past £10,000 as the Dwyer brothers presented high quality horses. Notable bouts included Melton Young reaching £15,000 and top notes around £7,300, as bidders shouted praise and Colonel Dwyer noted the crowd.

Duver Brothers Celia Hannes Tess Erties F. Beste Melton Young Marisa Batitand J.bame Anrapia Virgil Belic Boi Bourbod Galte Cotoxius Belle Meade Léon Kitun Spendriehapense Victorieus Philip Dwyer Oakes Bitter Meenas Melbourne J. McCormick

Princeton Victorious Over Columbia In Battered Train Week

Princeton Velutblia defeats Abe Colwhies Us a score of ten to nothing at Berkelyval before about 1,000 spectators. Shely stars as Princeton eyes the upcoming transponship game. Columbia counters with substitutes but cannot break through. Football Gossip notes strong play and improved conditioning despite rough setups.

Youn Princeton Velutblia Columbia Pane Princeton Wathin Poe Ted Kiicovtan Mrinceton

Team prep for Detroit game and Cleveland match set

Practice yesterday afternoon kept the squad ready for Saturday's showdown with Detroit if weather holds. Arrangements for the Cleveland match a week away are complete with a 2:00 kickoff and 3:30 conclusion, then the Sips Patna foot race begins.

Detroit Cleveland Patna

Dempsey and Fitzsimmons Fight Hitches Reported

New York dispatch notes a delay in the Dempsey versus Fitzsimmons bout with speculation that the pair may never meet. Opinions vary on who fears the clash while both camps acknowledge each other’s prowess. Reported hesitation centers on Dempsey’s role in the postponement and Fitzsimmons injury concerns.

New York Dempser-Fitzsimmons Ophiuens Dempsey Fi Mroons New Orleans

Chicago Driving Park Passes Into History

The Chicago Driving Park is a thing of the past as the track and grounds are leased and sold for building purposes. Opened in 1870s by Lawrence & Martin, it hosted notable early races including Barus versus Hopeful and featured stars such as Mandy the queen of the turf and Mollie McCarthy among others.

Chicago Lawrence & Martin Barus Mandy Orst Honesetter Jay-Eye-See Pallas Protan Bronze Litte Brown Muessing Amon Oit Mollie McCarthy Harry Gilwere John Davis Drake Carter Leonatus Audrain Freeland Ascender Editor Blue — Belle Riley Bobby Beach

Defines His Position On Consolidation Plan

Manager Hanton of the local P. L ball club says his views on amalgamation are misrepresented or misunderstood. He supports full amalgamation or none, opposes partial plans that could disadvantage some clubs, and warns the trouble has harmed the game.

Hansen P. I Hanton P.L Ball Club

Lorillard Back in Harness Aims to Reform Turf

Pierre Lorillard resurfaces from retirement to push for reforms in horse racing. He hosts a private dinner with intimate allies to discuss elevating the sport, while rivals like the Dwyers are not invited. The ownership of tracks remains with Dunham Withers Vanderbilt Morris and others, but public support will be essential for any change.

Pierre Lorillard Lorilland David Dunham Withers Vanderbilt Morris Messrs. Dwyer New York Sun

Races at West Side Park thrill large Nashville crowd

Large afternoon attendance at West Side Park races drawn by fair weather and the road card. Favorites mostly win with two longshots victorious. Five furlongs saw Sodrey beat Maud B and Santalbex y. one mile won by JT with Jubilee second. Farelle won the mile race. Faithful led in the handicap five furlongs with Borentis second and Milt Young third. eleven-sixteenths of a mile saw Girey lend Rebin second and Hatamboure third. Time records noted per race.

Nashville West Side Park Args Sodrey Maud Beccond Santalbex Jubilee Pate Farelle Nelgnee Bankrupt Tal He Faithful We Borentis Milt Young Terutha aomille-Girey Lend Rebin Hatamboure

Washington Winners at Fair Track in Fast Race Day

The November 4 program at a fair track saw Bellerone win the first race over two and a half furlongs with Virgie second and Helen Rose third. Bricles captured the seven furlongs, with Yappahannock third. Commerce led the etx forlence event, Dover second, St. John third. Foxmede won the one mile and 4 sixteenths handicap, Golden Heel third, Time 120. Siney sere won the purse at one mile and a furlong, Corticelli second, Fannie third.

WastiseTosx Bellerone Virgie Helen Rose Trace Bricles Miantyte Seroud Yappahannock Etx Forlence ComMierce St. John Dover Tity Foxmede Rather Golden Heel Siney Sere Corticelli Fannie Ine Jiav

Cosmopolitans and Americas Trek Hoboken Shootout

A large crowd gathered at St. George's cricket ground in Hoboken for the first association rules game between the Cosmopolitans of New York and the Americas team of Hoboken. A tight contest ended with the Cosmopolitans leading 2 goals to 0 after three quarters, as the Americas showcased swift passing and teamwork while the Cosmopolitans relied on individual play.

New York St. George's Cricket Ground Hoboken Cosmopolitans Americas Teat

Stevens and Olympics Clash in Hoboken Tilt

Five hundred football fans watched Stevens of Hoboken beat the Olympics of St. John’s School 12 to 6. Stevens scored three first half touchdowns with no goals, then added a second half goal from field by Batley and touchdowns by Hocker Raoul and Harrison. Coppell tallied for the Olympics.

PRCA Diapatca Sing Sing Olympics St. John’s School Stevens Hoboken Batley Hicker Raoul Harrison Coppell

Lehigh Triumphs Over Rutgers In Close Football Duel

In New Brunswick New Jersey on November 4 Lehigh edged Rutgers in a hard fought college football game Rutgers scored a single touchdown while Lehigh added a safety and a try for points the final score Lehigh 4 Rutgers - the report notes a finely contested matchup with both sides working hard.

Monitors Triumph Over Moncks In Gloucester Battle

In Gloucester today the Monitors of Brooklyn defeated the Moncks of Gloucester two goals to one after a tense finish. The score was tied at one goal each with five minutes left before Wilcox of the Monicks sealed victory with the decisive goal.

Pepacial Teleoran Dispatch New York Gloucester Monitors Brooklyn Moncks Wilcox Monicks

College of the City of New York Defeated by Mont Clairs

New York reports the Mont Clairs defeated the College of the City of New York in a football match at Mont Clair by a score of tol.

New York Mont Clair College of the City of Mont Clairs Re Ae

Westfield Club Beats Plainfields in Close Battle

Westfield Athletic Club defeats Plainfields in a tight contest with a final score indicating a narrow victory. Cornell is referenced as part of the telegraph dispatch, noting a possible team or ally.

Westfield Athletic Club Plainfields An

Castoria Through Ages From Baby to Grandmother

An ad style verse notes Castoria as a trusted remedy from infancy to motherhood. It traces a girl’s life steps from baby to Miss to mother and claims Castoria remains a constant remedy for children. The concluding line reinforces long term use across generations.

Castoria

Half Eleven Beats Trinity Eleven 26 to

A football match ended 26 to 0 as Half Eleven defeated Trinity. Trinity captain Thurston sustained no broken bones despite a fierce contest. play lacked aggressive fouling and referee actions were questioned.

Trinity Thurston

Athletic notes mix with racing crowd at Madison Square Garden

Sporting notes report Budd Doble stating Axtell will not train in Ha Sma PoroMac. Helmont’s fine 2 year old ill with pneumonia. Frinton football form improving. Colonel Russell seeks match for Edge mark next season. Pittsburgers travel for Seace occasion. Manhattan A C and Salford Harriers draw 300 at MSG with Malcolm W Ford among observers amid AAU pro status debate.

Budd Doble Axtell Sma PoroMac Helmont Frincaton Colonel Russell Edgemark Hanton P. L Will Hae Philadelphia Manhattan A. C Salford Malcolm W. Pord Manhattan A.C Ford

Record Mortgage for 75 Million Ties 12 States

The Pittsburg Cincinnati and St Louis Railway consolidations mortgage to Farmers Loan and Trust Company and W N Jackson secures 75 million in bonds. The loan backs prior sectional bonds and covers all lines real estate and franchises. Bonds to be issued in 1000 denomination and recorded in 12 counties across Pennsylvania Ohio Indiana.

Allegheny County Recorder’s Recorder's Office Pittsburg Pittsburg, Cincinnati and St Louis Railway Company St. L. & P. Railway Company Cincinnati and Richmond Railroad Company Jeffersonville Madison and Indianapolis L.L. Gilbert Pennsylvania Company Eee B. Howerts Premwent B. Liggett Cincinnati Chicago and St. Loui KR. G. Ralston Martin Trust Company W. N. Jackson Pennsylvania Ohio Indiana

Sure of His Election

Congressman Outhwaite of Columbus traveled through the city last night en route to Washington. He expressed confidence in his reelection at noon and discussed expectations for Ohio and national political shifts including tariff reform and possible gains in the next House. He favored McKinley’s defeat if it aided tariff goals and noted 1900s voting dynamics in Stark and Holmes counties.

Outhwaite Columbus Washington McKinley Stark Country Warwick Holmes County Ohio Congress Pattison Pennsylvania

Uncle Sam's Fish Black Bass From Winois River

Captain Dunnington of the United States Fish Department toured the city with about 1000 black bass from the Winois river. He plans to place them in Maryland and Virginia streams after traveling to Washington. He spent the summer stocking the Shoshone river with trout in Yellowstone Park.

Dunnington United States Fish Department Washington Winois River Maryland Virginia Yellowstone Park Shoshone

Seed for 810000 for Slander in Allegheny Suit

Mary O Donnell of Allegheny yesterday entered suit against Henora Thomas for 10000 alleging slander.

Mary O'Donnell Allegheny Henora Thomas Alandar

Hosiery and cloth pricing at Rosenbaum Co and Jos House

Readable details show Astrakhan and plush goods priced at Rosenbaum Co. with caps and capes, plus a Jos. House & Co. Penn Avenue Stores listing a range of men's hose including merino, camel hair, silk and cashmere from 25 cents to 2759 dollars per pair.

Rosenbaum Co Jos. House & Co Penn Avenue

What Piano Shall I Get

Meier and Hoen offers Hardman Krakauer and Vose pianos praised by artists for light actions elegant ease and durability. Old pianos and organs taken in exchange new instruments rented with rent applied on purchase. Liberal installment plans with catalogs mailed on request.

Iil Meier & Hoen Fifth Avenue

New Jewelry Designs Unveiled at Hardy and Hayes

Rich odd and tasty new designs showcased by Jewel Silversmiths at 529 Smithfield Street. Patterns are copyrighted and unique, with shapes distinct from any other dealer.

Hardy & Hayes Jewel Silversmiths Smithfield Street

Court session draws crowds as justices hear appeals

None of the Justices of the Supreme Court voted in the election drawing small crowds to the visitors lobby. Edward Groetzinger appeals a $2,500 goods case against T. M. Latimer involving a landlord’s warrant from 1889. multiple appeals follow including Pittsburg Coal Railroad Company, William F. Jones, Marie Eitenger, Hufnagie and McCandless, and others from Common Pleas courts.

Supreme Court Edward Groetzinger T. M. Latimer Mr. Latimer

Plate Glass Case Argued In Equity Suit

Judge Ewing heard the equity suit of J B Scott against Pittsburg Plate Glass Company. Scott claimed he was denied access to books and works. he sought examination rights. Sol Schoyer argued for admission. D T Watson defended, calling Scott a disturber and noting he owned a few thousand dollars in stock. Judge reserved his decision.

Ewing J. B. Scott Pittsburg Plate Glass Company Scott Flass Company Sol Schoyer

Coal Land Partition Requires Whole Sale to Preserve Value

Master in equity reports coal lands of 1,214 acres in Elizabeth and Forwara townships cannot be partitioned without harming value. Land appraised at 85,023.43 total, to be sold to Samuel C. Blair with $25,000 cash and balance via notes. court to approve sale. Also lists multiple defendants in Commonwealth v Haley et al and a divorce suit Sarah Regean v George Regean citing indignities.

A. Johnston H. Shilingford Coffin Colkets C. W. Poultney Elizabeth Forwara Samuel C. Blair W. L. Scott Blair

Public Health Urges Clergy Ban Public Funerals

An open letter from the State Board of Health urges clergy and municipal authorities to prohibit public or church funerals for deaths from Asiatic cholera, smallpox, typhus fever, diphtheria, yellow fever, scarlet fever, or measles. It calls for private burials when public safety requires and asks ministers to refuse public services in such cases.

Wilkinsburg State Board of Health Bridenbaugh

Women at Work in Allegheny WCTU Denounce Secular Doctrines

The Allegheny County WCTU met at Smithfield Street M E Church with Mrs J M Porter presiding. Officers reported paid bills and $40 in treasury. Delegates discussed convention reports, jail aid, and urging a law to divert prisoner earnings to families. They also planned condemnations of secular societies and scheduling lectures.

J. M. Porter Allegheny County Smithfield Street M. E Scranton Jones Idlewood The Loyal Legion Porter Portsmouth Ingersoll McConnell Samuel Hamilton Mary Hunt Hyde Park Mass Teachers’ Institute R. H. Jones Andrew Brice Washington, D.C Western Pennsylvania Sabbath Association Eighth Street Church W. F. Crafts D. D Elizabeth

New Salesmen Arrive to Replace Striking Workers

A group of salesmen from Philadelphia and New York arrived in the city and began work at Kaufmanns and Gusky's. Strikers urged the newcomers to quit, but they did not. Circulars were sent to the public asking customers to stay away from the stores during the dispute.

Gusky’s Kaufmanns Philadelphia New York Gusky's

Old Physician Silas N. Benham Dies at Home

Dr. Silas N. Benham a well known city physician died at his home 156 Third Avenue Monday night. He once served on the Central Board of Education and was active in society. He graduated from the University of Pennsylvania at age two and left a large medical practice. His wife was Miss Miller daughter of Wilson Muller of the Pittsburg Locomotive Works.

Silas N. Benham Third Avenue Central Board of Education Benham University of Pennsylvania

Two Allegheny Fires Hit Brewery and Shed

A boiler room fire at Hipply's brewery in Allegheny yesterday morning destroyed ice machinery valued at $10,000. A simultaneous blaze damaged a shed owned by Thomas Carlin & Sons, with both incidents reported from box 47.

Hipply Allegheny Thomas Carlin & Sons

Irish Parliamentarians Begin U S Tour Schedule

The Irish Parliamentarians outlined their American tour starting Thursday morning from Philadelphia. Tickets show stops in Philadelphia, Boston, New York, Newark, Baltimore, then Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul, with New England cities on the return.

Dillon O'Brien Dispatch New York Philadelphia Boston Newark N. J Baltimore Chicago Milwaukee St. Paul New England

Syrup of Figs and Gentle Laxative Remedy

An old ad touts Syrup of Figs as a pleasing taste remedy and the perfect laxative and gentle diuretic. It emphasizes easy taking, stomach tolerance, and healthy effects, alongside mentions of men’s fine underwear and various rail line brands like Allen Sally Co. and Cartwright.

Allen, Sally & Co Cartwright Jos. Horne & Co Penn Avenue

Wilmerding Growth Sparks Burgeoning Real Estate Market

Anxious buyers scout Wilmerding as over 50 houses near completion and a bank building nearby ready for occupancy. Local real estate firms report multiple sales and numerous parcels traded, with transactions across Wool street Brushton East Pittsburg plan and Wilmerding areas, highlighting a busy period linked to post vote activity.

Wilmerding Bank Charles Somers & Co J. M. Buck Garret Rhodes Wool Street Brushton Baxter, Thompson & Co George W. McHenry East Pittsburg Duncan and McCandress Avenues Eighteenth Ward Black & Baird Kate Maloney Cratton Station Pittsburg Cincinnati and St. Louis Coulter Street George Lehhmidt Magaw & Goff Oak Station Pittsburg and Castle Shannon J. J. Monteith V. A. Depew J. E. Callen 4. C

Trade Winds Through Liberty Street Butter Market

Traders report a quiet market with exchanges closed to protect the country from opposing party moves. Elgin creamery butter see a price advance to a level likely to lift local prices by week’s end. Country butter opinions vary, with ranges from 2 to 20 cents per pound and mixed stock offers. Fresh nearby eggs remain scarce as prices trend upward.

Wall Street Westinghouse Liberty Street Commission Elgin Southside

Live Stock Markets Across Cities Report Mixed Trade

Trade in cattle hogs and sheep shows uneven demand with dull to steady movements. East Liberty reports soft cattle and steady sheep while Chicago and Omaha markets rise in hogs and cattle. Kansas and Cincinnati show steady to moderate gains.

Cincinnati Chicago

Autumnal Advice for Men and Women

Practical tips for staying healthy in autumn urge wearing waterproof boots and keeping dry. Avoid rubbers when possible and carry an umbrella. If cough or cold starts, take a small amount of pure whiskey to improve circulation, with Duffy’s Pure Malt Whiskey advertised as the recommended medicinal option.

Wool Market Reports Mixed Prices Across Regions

Boston wool sales show large volumes and firm markets with Ohio Michigan and other regions varying by grade. Pulled wools firm with limited supply while Australian and foreign wools remain steady. Philadelphia market quiet with broad standard prices for delaine and combing wools across XX to coarse grades.

Boston Ohio Michigan Philadelphia Pennsylvania West Virginia New York Wwe Hasse Canada Montana Territorial

Turpentine and Rosin Prices Reported in Wilmisatox Market

On November 4 in Wilmisatox NSpirits turpentine steady at GC Rosin firm with strained grades at 107% and good strained at 11244 dollars. Tar firm at 3155 Azure turpentine firm gold yellow dip priced at 100. Corn prices show white at six cents and yellow at unknown.

Wilmisatox, N

Steamship Arrivals Reported for New York Harbors

Yesterday’s steamship arrivals list ships and origins including Marseille Majestic from New York, Noordland from New York, and Antwerp service. The report notes arrivals at Phannix and associated dates and routes among the Atlantic crossings.

Phannix Marceilles Majestic New York Crrcassin Now York Noordland Antwerp

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