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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1890
Page
6
Peter Priddy posts a forfeit and challenges any man to races of two three or five miles for $500 or $1,000 a side with articles signed. He demands opponent names be disclosed and targets H Fredericks of Myers for a mile race with similar stakes.
Captain Poe drills Princeton players for the Yale contest aiming to neutralize Yale’s strength. Yale visitors return impressed with Yale’s form while Princeton backs are expected to run with pace. Spectators barred to safeguard plans as two-hour practice concentrates on kicking and punt handling. Students plan eastern-field seating with Fight Students leading cheers under the motto Everybody talk.
Yale’s lineup shifts include Helom at center and Lewi calling plays as the team tweaks for Princeton Thursday. The backfield features Bliss and Mel at halfback with Harvey at fullback, while Yale aims to recover from the Harvard loss estimated near ten dollars in bets.
At Prospect Park Pratt Institute team defeated Brooklyn High School 23 to 6. Morgan scored a touchdown and conversion for Pratt while Alorgan added another TD for the Institute as the High School squad pushed hard but failed to score.
In Louisville the American Baseball Association leaders and other executives attended a social at Pendennis Club after an annual meeting. A conference committee is planned to shape next year’s circuit, with speculation involving Rochester Syracuse and Toledo clubs and efforts to avert outright exclusions. Managers expect a stronger Louisville team next year.
Allie Wilkes, a well known trotting stallion owned by Stanhope Bros of Kinsman Ohio, was sold to WC McCann of Lexington Kentucky for 100. He began his trotting career last season at Cleveland where a track record was deemed four seconds shy of 2 24. Stanhope Bros had purchased him two years earlier for 2000 intending stud use.
Lexroctox Telegram reports Charles Laur of Demmelsdorf Germany has shipped his stock of thoroughbreds to this city. The collection includes the noted sire Gafriel and a yearling named Fa Esileby. Laur plans to buy a farm in the country to breed for the turf.
The late P. L. president speaks home in New York criticizing Players League figures as selfish and untrustworthy. He recalls a Pittsburg meeting where he felt snubbed and resignations, defending the New York club stance on consolidation and naming loyal, honorable men as the only acceptable partners.
New York report of the arena bout at Cronkheim's Theater Hoboken with George Godfrey defeating Ed Smith of Denver in the twenty third round. Referee Jere Dunn declared the result after Godfrey pressured Smith who staggered but fought on. Spectators included Denver Providence and Boston delegates.
Sr. Paul November 23 The Western Association magnates propose a new league to form after the National League and American Association pick cities and the Players League is declared dead. Owner Henry L. Hatch cites Detroit Toledo Akron Mack St Paul Minneapolis Kansas City Omaha and notes cities may resign to join the new arrangement.
In San Francisco on November 25 light rain made the Hay District track slick. Three quarter mile heats produced close finishes with Applause winning the first and second heats while Forester placed second. Best time noted as 1:184.
Secretary Dawson of the Allegheny Athletic Association mails notices for a Saturday meeting of football team secretaries. The goal is eight clubs forming a league under association rules, aiming for a successful outcome.
J Jaggers wagers John Dixon nothing on the line to shoot live pigeons tomorrow at 21 yards rise and W fall using one ounce load. Jaggers will meet Dixon tonight to set the stake. Rumor suggests a future live birds match between Dixon and Horsfield, who won the previous contest.
Joux M Ward remains in Untontown as the Tax Tri State League gathers in Akron today. Rumors claim Untontown sports plan a track for sprinters benefiting Lue, while Princeton and Yale prep for Thanksgiving Day play with Harvard critics. Jacob Schaefer suffers a cold at Daly's Brooklyn Assembly. he hopes to resume practice soon.
Judge Truax hears William Coppersmith seek absolute divorce from Mary Helmer later found to have obtained a forged decree. The supposed attorney Robert M White proved to be Grey of Grey & Co, linked to further fraud. Fechter admitted marrying Mrs Coppersmith as she was legally his wife. The judge voided the fake decree and granted the real divorce.
The pleasant effect and perfect safety of Syrup of Figs make it a favorite remedy for women. It is pleasing to the eye and taste while gently acting on the kidneys liver and bowels under all conditions.
Our complete Christmas display features ladies and gentlemen linen and silk handkerchiefs many novelties and all at lower prices than ever before Largest and finest display we have ever made Store closed all day Thursday to-morrow Come to-day or Friday Jos Hurwie Co Penn Avenue Stores
Ed Landis the popular Seventh Avenue Hotel clerk will resign next Monday after a long, arduous period of work. He plans to rest a month and may return behind a city reading-house counter or pursue another business if weary of hotel life.
Put away for him a handsome smoking jacket dress gown or bath robe Nothing can please him more on Xulas morning Jos Homne Co s
A reader praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for croup and colds among grandchildren. Advertisements promote baby millinery at The Woman's Exchange, Christmas novelties, and affordable art cabinets. Also mentions life size crayon portraits and Fresh baked bread imitation and novelty items from local shops.
BENSEtt & Co and J. G. Bennett & Co advertise seal jackets with Queen Bess and Queen Avune collars Perssianer sleeves and cuffs in multiple lengths. Custom made to measure with a perfect fit guarantee. Corner Wood street and Fifth avenue.
Special bargains listed for Thanksgiving week include 900 men’s imported kersey overcoats at 10 each, 500 melton overcoats at 5, and 1 000 chinchilla overcoats at 10, all from Tioux Clothing Company at Grant and Diamond streets opposite the Court House. Also featured are light scarfs for 50 cents and a window display at 47 Sixth street.
An 1800 Washington area officer submits a local report dated November 75 1800 concerning the United States Sizing Service in the city. The note appears fragmentary with limited readable details about the service activities.
A storm moved from Lake Superior toward Lake Ontario bringing light rain to lake regions and the Ohio Tennessee and upper Mississippi Valley. Fair weather persists in the North American Plateau and lower Mississippi Valley. Temperatures rise in the Middle Atlantic and New England. River readings show varying levels with clear and mild to sultry conditions in several cities including Cincinnati Louisville Evansville and New Orleans.
An appointed committee for Nickel Plate operators pushes for a 30 percent wage raise. The move aims to boost earnings amid rising costs and labor tensions.
The Scotia, commanded by Captain R. A. Kerr, completed a Cincinnati run in 47 hours, carrying a poultry cargo amid a fleet of towboats including Two Brothers Bob Connell and Bennett. Reports hint at a possible combine of four steamers between Pittsburgh and Wheeling.
Local items note the Opera Circle’s second annual reception set for Fenn avenue between Fifteenth and Monsesr with committees led by Gatens McGee Schmocker Smith and Clark. Also on the page the Botanical Society meets Friday at 7:30 PM in the Academy of Science and Art building, showcasing about 750 specimens and books.
The body of Wilson McCandless arrived yesterday with family. Major W G McCandless Stephen C McCandless W ER Ford and F C Hutchinson met them at the depot. The funeral is this afternoon from Trinity Church. A committee from the Bankers' and Bank Clerks' Association attends the funeral including F E Moore Abel B S Crossan S D Herron Jr D W Jones John M Chaplin B S Crumpton T H Given.
J P Hall the attorney charged with forgery before Alderman McMasters waived a hearing and was committed to jail in default of bail for trial at the December term. Hood accuses Hall of forging an attorney seal and Recorder's signature on a deed for property he bought. Barbara Sipple, a Brooklyn woman, told Inspector McAleese she is the wife of Robert Sipple and claims he deserted her after nine years of marriage, with their home on Forty third Street.
The notice urges avoiding draughts and bundling up, removing outerwear indoors for short visits, and treating coughs or chills promptly. It praises Ify's Pure Malt whiskey as a top medicinal remedy and cautions against taking any other brand.
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