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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1889
Page
6
Local baseball gossip centers on Ward and the Association magnates planning a sensational move. Priddy and Roberts are linked in a mile race, Sowders may sign with the old League club, and Nimick hints at a strong, costly team. Hanlon and Sowders feud colors the rumor mill as Pittsburgh bids loom.
In Columbus on November 4, Cyris Von der Ahe, Whitaker, and Zack Phelps secretly met with Lacarus’s circle to discuss filling American Association vacancies. Ward of the Brothers' League reportedly attended the visit, while Wikoff’s finances and leadership were scrutinized as plans for a December meeting unfold.
Manager Barnie of the Baltimore Baseball Club received a letter from First Baseman Tecker declaring intended signing of a Brotherhood contract. Barnie later announced he visited Tucker in Holyoke Massachusetts and that the action, done on Sunday, is not binding.
Peter Priddy is set to concede to Charles Roberts of Youngstown Ohio in a debated rematch after Roberts was notified by letter. The match follows the Priddy McClalland race and sparked debate over merits and arrangement.
A fragmented text hints at Bates and Roberts in a tense matchup. It references The Pitmburger in excellent condition and confidence in defeating Roberts if he plays, suggesting a boxing or wrestling bout with possible concern over a fixed opponent.
An important meeting of prominent horse breeders is planned at the office of John A. Lagan in Youngstowns. Attendees include A. J. Cumsatt of Philadelphia, Hon Fairfax of Virginia, T. W. Harvey and C. Bruce of Chicago, with John A. Tipas signing for others. The group aims to organize and register animals and schedule races in Columbus and nearby areas.
Coroner Levy's inquest into the death of Stephen Pettus found that Pettus died of pistol wounds inflicted by Mrs. Hanna Southworth. Testimony described the killing as prompted by alleged mistreatment and dishonor, with readers noting Southworth's frail health and a dramatic letter read at the hearing.
A group of sporting men plans a $31,000 purse for a Sullivan vs Teper contest under Police Gazette rules during Mardi Gras. Joe McAuliffe, Pacific Coast heavyweight, aims for a ten round bout with Jake Kilrain in New York after earning praise from the Parnell Athletic Club. Sullivan currently holds the world title as interest rises in potential challengers including Kilrain and McAuliffe.
Entries for Elizabeth tomorrow include five furlong races with purses and allowances for winners and non winners. Participants listed include G W Cook Hepartec Nipstall Winona Benefit Beep Barrister Alfred Ke Third, Geronie Theodusina Pelham Barnes Later On Wheeler, Lavinia Be Golden Wilfreda Satitalooe Porsche King Idle Glenmound and Daly Jr. in handicap event.
New York dispatch lists tomorrow's Clifton races with entries for each division. Notable horses include St Paris 104 Halfspring M4 Sepervisor 14 and Eu Prodigal 1M in the seven furlong race, along with several other names and odds.
Arthur Upham reports no reply from Pat Farrell of Pittsburgh regarding a challenge. Upham, claiming strong interest, plans a four round sparring exhibition on December 4 in Centerville, followed by another in New Haven the next week.
In Chicago on November 2 it was virtually certain Jacob Chasfer would skip the New York billiard tournament because he rejects the handicap. He says he does not want to enter with his hands tied even if the billiard field could bear the setback.
Officials of the association dispute future use of the Homewood race track. One official says it will not be sold for a long time, while another asserts it will be sold and a meeting is set for December 11 to wind up affairs.
Yorsesrows CO reports young featherweight Jack Bates, visiting his parents, leaves for Philadelphia to fight an unknown opponent with two ounce gloves or for a $50 purse.
In San Francisco November 11 Frank Glover formerly of Chicago was stopped in the ninth round by Billy Smith for an $800 purse at the Occidental Athletic Club.
Decatur Iun November 2 Harry Staley pitcher for Pittsburg secured a Brotherhood contract from Ed Hanlon. He signed and sent back the document to Pitts.
Fragmentary notes indicate a deceased person and letters from players seeking action with an old club. Details are unclear due to garbled OCR and missing names and dates.
An incident at a McKereport barber shop ends with W Payne, a colored man, attacking C O Bow with a razor and pistol. Payne is bound for examination in court following the confrontation.
J B McWilliams a school trustee went to the Institute this morning before a class of pupils and accused Professor F C Colbeck of cruelty saying Colbeck whipped his son leaving cuts and bruises.
Information reaches here that a riot in Mercer county last night left seven men shot and two dead. All involved were black, the clash grew from a drunken spree after wages were paid, but no names or further details are available.
William Seeley Hopkins faced trial in Bellefonte Pennsylvania for the murder of his wife Magrie Hopkins and his mother-in-law Esther Wigamon. He pleaded not guilty as prosecutors described the killings and the discovery of the bodies, with witnesses detailing movements after the alleged crime. The court adjourned with proceedings to continue tomorrow.
A Hungarian man George Kane fatally stabbed fellow countryman George Forl in Mammoth over a meat dispute. Kane fled, reappeared in his homeland, and was arrested there. Authorities request the coroner’s inquest records as Kane awaits trial for the murder.
Special Telegram to the Dispatch reports in Washington court proceedings as of November 2. The trial adjourned at 3:30 PM to await an important witness for the defense in the Neff murder case. Frank Clark, Sr., indicted for complicity, testified briefly on an alibi.
Catherine Rigney says police that her 7 year old grandson was kidnapped after his mother died six years earlier and the boy was under his father’s control. The father recently remarried and reportedly drove away with the boy while en route to the boy’s school. No arrests yet for either parent. A hospital transfer note follows about the Seventh Ward Hospital joining Valley Hospital Association and misdirected funds alleged.
Telegraph dispatch reports the daughter of John Emith in Petersburg near the county line is very low with smallpox. A large number of people have been exposed and the town is in great excitement.
The Mannington Woolen Mills at Marion County were nearly destroyed by a night fire. Loss estimated at 20,000 dollars with only 8,000 dollars covered by insurance.
A man named Clough shot Mrs. Jacob G. Ludwig and Miss Eva Wooster as they walked home with Mrs. Ludwig’s sister. Ludwig’s wound was not initially serious but feared to worsen. Wooster’s injury was a head wound, and she was critically wounded. A posse is in pursuit of the assailant.
A telegram from New York reports leading Chinese laundries in New York Brooklyn and Jersey City will meet at 16 Mott Street to form the Great Consolidated Laundry Union. Membership is set at $5 yearly with admission restricted to skilled ironers. Cardholders may emmore at favored rates of $2 daily and board in winter and $3 in summer, aiming to unite about 1,200 laundries.
In Indianapolis and surrounding areas November 26 reports say over 50 cases of disease with one death among ailing residents. Public schools and many churches and lunary schools closed. Industrial towns Monticello and others report severe illness. fear of further deaths grows as the outbreak worsens. Government contracts for kerosene firm awarded for machinery components in New York shipments.
Pilot blamed for collision as outrages in Austria and other items fill brief telegraphic summaries. Reports touch on court decisions in Canada and New York, a French milliner fined, and census and railway updates.
Michael McDermott a 13 year old glass works gatherer died at his home on Locust street from lockjaw after being struck in the back by a missile. The incident at Forbes street led to a warrant for a glassblower named Hackett. An inquest and postmortem confirmed the cause as injuries from the missile.
Miss Edyth Ward Newcomb, daughter of H. Victor Newcomb, married Reginald Henshaw Ward, great great grandson of General Artemus Ward. The ceremony was at the bride’s father 685 Fifth Avenue with Rev Dr John Wesley Brown officiating. Guests limited to relatives. dress featured ivory satin with mother’s lace and veil, jewelry gifts from family.
During a drinking bout near Dawson a dispute among Hungarians led to a stabbing. One man struck another to the heart and fled as attempts to detain the assailant failed.
The article notes timely rain and a $150000 plan to build better houses. It quotes a speaker who vows finance for any losers by the fire and states insurance coverage around $75000 to support those affected as the town eyes rebuilding.
Telegrams to Pittsburg and Allegheny fire chiefs prompted Leechburg fire action. Pittsburg officials could not authorize help, Allegheny prepared locomotive and flat car, and by 10 PM the fire was reported under control.
The trial of Dr. Reid, accused of selling access to messages from the dead, began amid protest from Spiritualists who insist the case targets their religion. Prosecutors claim he promised to obtain communications for money, while defense contends no crime was committed.
The passage asserts a rival soap is marketed as equal to Ivery Soap, though the claim is disputed. It notes wide sale and assertive branding that presses consumer perception despite objections.
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