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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1889
Page
6
Baseball Players' League holds long session at Fifth Avenue Hotel approving three year contracts with higher salaries. A new officer slate forms amid debate, with Al Johnson rumored as interim president and John Morrill pressing for balance between home and visiting clubs.
The Brotherhood of ball players meeting at Fifth Avenue Hotel adjourned to January 7 without forming a permanent league. Delegates planned to establish the League and select officers but postponed action, leaving the venture in a vague, unsettled state with continued uncertainty about its future.
The Board of Directors will meet Monday at the Fifth Avenues Hotel and the annual meeting plus the Association meeting are planned for Wednesday, marking the year’s key league gatherings.
Boston report states the Horton Baseball Club has signed P. J. Donovan, formerly of the London Ontario club, for the season. Donovan is described as a standout batter and a speedy outfielder and base runner with few equals in running to first.
New York November 7 dispatch lists the Clifton race track card for tomorrow with races including one and one sixteenth miles, seven and a half furlongs, and quarter mile heats. Entries feature Belwood Philp D MG Woodburn King Idle Hairspring Easterbrook Bra canon Hutitoon Salis Sentiment Kasson Panunie Young Duke Wildeberry Mary T Prince Theora and others.
A local sporting man dropped by yesterday with a challenge to stage a bout against Billy Corcooran under any rules. He proposes a match at a suitable venue and awaits Corcoran’s agreement.
Crncaco and Roseberry, bay and dun horses owned by Howland of Mount Morris, N Y., and Morehouse & Pepper of Toronto, beat the high jump record last night at the American horse show, clearing a remarkable distance.
At the Parnell Athletic Club in Hosrox on November 7, George Godfrey, the Boston colored heavyweight, defeated Jack Ashton of Providence after 14 rounds in a largely one sided match. Ashton was heavily damaged early, with Godfrey dominating through the later rounds and finishing with a knockout blow in the 14th. Godfrey claimed the $1,000 prize and the Ashton trophy amid wagering on Ashton that proved mistaken.
Penshe offers to match Ridge against Cal McCarthy for a three round bout with soft gloves and a share of receipts plus possible stake. Ridge backers press for a prize fight under California Club rules with hopes of a substantial stake and a $1000 to $1500 pot, hinging on the California Athletic Club’s terms.
Dominick McCaffrey says he is inclined to enter the middleweight class to fight the Marine if strong inducements are offered. He notes his past wins and experience against Sullivan and La Blanche, adding that a suitable offer could prompt a bout despite preferring business over prize fighting.
Heavy mud and bad weather deter crowds at Nashville Texas race meeting. Germanic wins maiden race. Bonnie King and Pinkerton claim later events as Roester and Empire take minor placings. Conditions slow pace with times around 1:14 to 1:41 for six races.
Special telegram from New York reports Cal McCarthy the 134-pound champion and Mike Nolan meeting backers to arrange a bout within five weeks for stakes and a purse. McCarthy says he would fight George La Blanche the Marine in California if a suitable inducement is offered, noting he would have to sell his saloon to take the match.
A Davidson County judge ruled a state revenue bill clause licensing pools and book betting unconstitutional. Three local proprietors were fined for selling pools and taking bets on races, with appeals to the Supreme Court promised. meanwhile racing results from Entrancis New Jersey included multiple race outcomes with times.
Wheeling dispatch reports Jack Glasscock denouncing a telegram from Indianapolis alleging he played with the Brotherhood. He calls it a peace talk and says others seek weak points in players amidst rumors. Questions linger over yesterday’s Brotherhood meeting and possible salary plans for Dunlap and others.
John Johnston received congratulations at a Randall Club reception where Colonel John W. Echols and others spoke. The club welcomed 15 new members and heard 9 applications, with President Fleming authorized to extend congratulations to Democratic governors. The group plans to attend Governor-elect Campbell's inauguration in Ohio. Nominations for club officers were introduced including various named members.
The Gas and City Property committees report a Braddock and Oak alley site near Irwin avenue for the new electric plant. The 5 by 167 foot lot could be bought for 15000 dollars and was deemed suitable. Sub-committee report adopted and an ordinance for purchase ordered printed. A special Common Council meeting is set for next Monday.
Martin Thornton and three men lingered near Liberty street and Strawberry alley. Officer Joseph Ketter ordered them to disperse. Thornton resisted, fighting along the street. In the wagon area Thornton assaulted Ketter by kicking him in the face, cutting the officer’s lower lip.
The Pennsylvania Railroad will sell excursion tickets to Washington for 800 dollars round trip, on sale until November 12, valid to return by November 16 with Baltimore stopover. A Pullman Parlor car will be on the 8:00 A.M. train from Union Station Saturday November 9 to Baltimore, run through without change. Sleeping cars and day coaches on night trains Seough without change. Secure seats at Union Station or 110 Fifth Avenue.
Echora a 17 year old mare sold for 6100 to J L Case owner of Jay Eye See at Chicago CiicaGo auction. Dam of Direct Sister Marguerita 2 by Director. Several other horses including California Bird, Captain Jinks Dr Herr and Bird by Allen Goldsmith sold to various buyers with prices listed.
The Dispatch prints the Elisabeth entries for tomorrow's program in New York. The six furlong sweepstakes include Little Minch Brown Charite Ban Cloche Cracksman Oregon HG Tipstar and several others. The mile race features King Ceab Lavouls Belle Brussels Eulsolan Hoel Barrister Vos and more with added money and weights shown.
A handsome overcoat fashioned from imported kersey or cheviot is offered with trim and quality for wear. The item, normally sold for 23, is available at eleven dollars today at Gov. Grant and Diamond streets, opposite the new Court House.
Leden or Waltham gents watches priced at 18 dollars and ladies watches at 15 dollars, watch clubs 32 and 36 dollars, plus weekly specials in silverware and fine mantel clocks at Hauch's 245 Fifth Ave. Also ads for ladies wear at Wisi, Busy Bee Hive, and Klein's Silver Age whisky at 150 per quart.
A fragmentary advertisement notes a startling bargain on broadcloth staple fabric priced at 0 inches per yard, with references to Bocas and Boxt as potential sellers or brands.
A brief shopper note highlights Fine watches available at low prices at Hauch's store located on No. and Finth Avenue, signaling attractive deals for customers.
Chicago reports crowded courtroom as witnesses described O'Sullivan Kunze and Detective Coughlin in the Cronin murder plot. Coroner Hertz detailed cottage condition while milkman Mertes identified Coughlin and Kunze at the scene. Police officials testified about a contract with a doctor and dynamite plans tied to Lynch’s distillery, as testimony and cross-examinations revealed tense links among suspects.
The general committee for the American Mechanics parade will meet tomorrow evening in the Moorhead building to decide a route. Southside seeks to host again after last year’s failure, with Allegheny welcoming the event for the Washington monument corner stone ceremony. The parade has alternated with Allegheny for the past two years and may return there this year and next for the monument unveiling.
Allegheny committee recommends ordinance to repave streets around the Carn Library with Sicilian asphalt on East Diamond and black asphalt on Federal and Ohio. Other items note a street fight involving a Polish peddler and an African American worker, a benefit performance at Allegheny Masonic Hall, a drunken husband reclaiming his family, liquor charge hearings, a bail posting, a minor fire at Mrs Burkhardt’s restaurant, larceny allegations, an oyster supper by the Young People’s Society, and a mill accident at National Rolling Mills with Jon Robinson.
A Virginia political shift unfolds with a Republican conference planning to align with the National party while selecting a leader to replace Mahone. Key figures include ex Governors Cameron Wise and Riddleberger, with Langston influencing black voters who largely stayed away or backed Democrats. Unofficial returns show Democrats dominating statewide, with a slim Republican presence in the Legislature.
Special telegram from Virginia reports interior returns favor the Democratic State ticket. Ex-Governor Cameron notes Mahone’s waning influence as early voting by “kickers” appears to have contributed to large majorities for the Democrats. He cites Petersburg Norfolk Augusta and other areas to support his claim.
A Drispatos reporter found a tense mood among tamers forming a new union as manufacturers split over union membership. James Callery & Co. desires neutral stance while William Flaccus & Son vows to hire no union men and to run business without union dictates. A nonmember tanner predicts little immediate strike, expecting spring action as business picks up.
A joint committee of Journeymen Brewers Union No 22 Central Trades Council and Central Labor Union met to discuss reducing the workday to ten hours and plans for plant enlargements to meet rising demand. Frauenheim Vilsack debated early start on new facilities but delayed due to season. Z Wainwright Co invests about 150000 dollars to expand capacity including storage from 16000 to 35000 barrels and output to 150000 barrels annually plus a 75000 dollar ice machine from New York City and 20 additional barrels capacity each.
Oliver Iron and Steel Company workers prepared to return as the firm intimated it would sign a 1 cent wage increase but refused to sign the scale. Foremen summoned the shop committee. molders refused to work until formal signing, citing breach of faith. Founders reportedly struggle to recruit enough helpers.
The Indiana Supreme Court upheld a state law prohibiting pipeline companies from laying lines outside the state to deliver natural gas elsewhere. Local pipe manufacturers expect a surge in orders as pipelines can be extended to Chicago and other cities.
I. N. Ross M. W. of D. A. 3. will leave Saturday for Atlanta to represent his district as delegate at the thirteenth regular session of the General Assembly convening on the 12th instant. President James Campbell of the Window Glass Workers will represent L. A. 300 at the convention in Atlanta.
A small strike took place at the Clinton mill yesterday afternoon when John Hanlon a pull-up boy was discharged by James Golden manager of the sheet department. Forty other boys in the department joined the work stoppage in support of Hanlon. The rein statement was refused and the collective action continues.
Wolf Settler, held on a charge of surety of the peace, awaits a bail hearing tomorrow morning before Alderman Schaefer in Southside. Miss Emma Weaver, a young domestic at South Eleventh and Washington, reports Settler attempted to win her promise to marry him and, after repeated rejections, threatened self harm and later her mother, hoping to secure consent.
Bar iron manufacturers from eastern Pennsylvania met in Philadelphia to fix a base price of 1.95 cents per pound net cash on cars in Philadelphia or 2 cents on cars in New York. The group will reconvene on the 20th inst to consider further advances.
At the regular meeting of L. A. No. 1577, teamsters from the Knights of Labor initiated many new members. The assembly reports a flourishing condition with Arbuckles & Co among firms boosting driver wages to 13 per week.
The Butchers Association of Allegheny County met in Old City Hall and decided to join the parade on Thanksgiving Day for the dedication of the new Allegheny Turner Hall. Members will ride on horseback in uniform. nonmembers may donate or participate. Fred Greenewalt was mentioned as Marabal.
Commodore W J Kouitz tripped while walking on a boat in a drydock on the Allegheny river and fell eight feet. He sustained severe chest injuries and was in bed when a reporter called, but expected to recover soon.
Yesterday afternoon a farmer’s large steer bolted along Preble avenue Allegheny and knocked down a girl named Emile Smith near Superior Street. She sustained only a few bruises, escaping serious injury.
The first ballot for president failed and ballots will be sent again. George L. Cake is re elected as secretary with four executive council members named: Daniel Winters, H. D. Canard, L. L. Conaway, and others. The vote result will be announced tonight.
River 1310 feet and falling. Weather cloudy and cold. BaowKNsvVILLE River 6 feet 3 inches and falling. Weather clear. Thermometer 4 of IRM.
The President amended civil service rules to fill railway mail vacancies by certifying the top three examination standings from counties along the road. Initially, the three highest in the entire state would be certified. The amendment also allows immediate temporary detail of experienced clerks for up to 60 days to cover gaps.
The Indiana Supreme Court invalidates a state law aimed at blocking Chicago Gas Trust Company from piping natural gas to Chicago. It argues natural gas could become a national commodity and states cannot regulate interstate commerce. The piece notes past attempts to hinder private enterprise and references Bridgewater Gas’s failed attempt to supply Youngstown, Ohio.
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