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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1891
Page
17
Funeral for Nicely brothers postponed to this afternoon. Epidemic grip in Easton and eastern Pennsylvania towns. The Bracher case reported in Bethlehem yesterday. Two Greensburg children of David Carroll died Friday from a poisonous substance. another child may be affected.
The Greevy Scull congressional contest closes its testimony phase after 90 days of hearings across Bedford Somerset Blair and Cambria. Both sides press procedures over illegal ballots with ballots seized and witnesses called while officials withhold boxes and warrants are issued. The outcome points to a stand off as counties report many disputed ballots and costs rise.
April 4 report from St. Averstier notes Cleveland's strong hitting and pitching by Galvin as they beat Pittsburg 7 to 5. Virtue and Tebeau led offense. Hierbauer's nine putouts and several costly Cleveland errors shaped the contest as both clubs prepare for further practice and a Jacksonville trip.
Glenalvin the Chicago second baseman from Anson’s last season may be summoned before the National Board of Control to explain his conduct. He left Anson to join Portland, Ore, and signed to play second base and manage there, while Chicago pressed for return of his release fee. The dispute centers on his loyalty and contract obligations as the Portland talks continue.
The charge against Mark Baldw in the King dispute leaves no doubt King will leave the St. Louis Crowns. King asserts he does not want to play in the Association and that his contract is invalid. Multiple sources name Chicago, Cincinnati, and Pittsburgh as possible next clubs.
St Louis April 4 Pitcher Charles King has not reported for duty and says he has not been properly treated by the St Louis management. He signed to play there next season but is believed courted by other league clubs offering higher salaries. If he breaches his St Louis contract he may be enjoined from playing and liable for damages. Von der Abe filed another conspiracy suit against Baldwin but Faul’s is refused. the first case remains untried.
Miserable weather keeps Adrian C. Anson from practicing with his team near Denver. The team has had no opportunity to train for the upcoming business or sports strugle as corral and players remain idle. Snow-covered ball grounds hint at a Saturday game and a probable Chicago versus Denver matchup next week. Anton plans to depart East in a week and will need practice before then.
A telegram from Altoona reports the Driving Park is pushing to host the Cuban Giants for the coming season. ER K. Myers of Harrisburg, owner of the team, proposes the Giants join the Atlantic Association with the park grounds to be upgraded when weather allows. The club, former leaders of the Interstate League, is seen as a strong local draw.
A league figure announced plans to quit playing baseball but offered to serve as an umpire. Ige Sundar later embraced religion and gained nationwide fame through church and YMCA addresses. President Young released Sunday from obligations to the Philadelphia club.
Conn espondence from New York April 4 notes large uncertainty in baseball leagues this year as rosters will be new in most towns east of the Mississippi. The piece highlights added material in Cincinnati, Chicago, St Louis, Philadelphia and Baltimore, the burden of exhibition games, and the health risks of early practice. It closes with a light jab at Barnum and praises unity among fans and players despite spring ailments.
Erie’s John Depinet and D E Byles of Oil City lead a Pennsylvania League effort to persuade Youngstown to organize a club and join the league. The party believes their visit may prompt Youngstown to field a team.
McKeesport defeated the Eurekas 6 to 2 in a league game. McKeesport, led by McDeonald who played only one prior game, now eyes the pennant after climbing from forfeited wins. The Eurekas face tough remaining schedule as rivals push for the title.
A telegram from McKee, April 4, announces Thayer Taneyson named manager for the Erie baseball club and Henry Jones, formerly with Pittsburg, will join Erie later this month. Jones is practicing and improving, with delivery said to be better than last year.
The club maintains its score card privilege for the season after evaluating applicants. A. G. Pratt has ordered 50,000 score cards for the club, confirming the arrangement and potential revenue from this line.
A meeting at O. D. Thompson's office decided the club colors would be blue with narrow white stripes about an inch apart and the badge to be white with a blue keystone at the center.
Large crowd attends the Ed Reilly versus Reuben Collenge matchup at New Turner Hall Allegheny. After 55 minutes of action Collenge leads with one fall. match ends at 11:30 pending continuation. Referee P Daly notes strong holds and skillful wrestling amid orderly conduct and high crowd interest.
New Orleans reports the Louisiana Jockey Club spring meeting closed with high attendance. Favorite Haley Poley won the six furlong selling race by $855 above its selling price and took the thirteen sixteenths handicap in 1 21 14. West on Jesse McFarland and Perkinson on Suil Ross were unhurt after spills. Results list Lord Tom Bimyar Arsh Haramboure second Surprise third in the first. Roley Poley Redstone Fairy in the second. Robgie fang Vattell Bonnie Bird in the third. Bankrupt first Whittier Caudler in the last with times unavailable.
The backer of the unknown, Rube Collenge, called at the office last evening and said he will have nothing more to do with the wrestling match. He cites reliable information he can prove as basis to wash his hands of the affair, stating he makes no direct charges but suspects the match could have been finished prematurely.
Jay Gould and his son George met with Postmaster General Wanamaker to discuss the Pacifico Mail Steamship Line and the new postal subsidy act. Gould offered to guarantee that any funds granted would fund new routes while also addressing Government telegraph rates and Union Pacific mail facilities. No final decision was reached on telegraph tolls or rates.
Ottawa April 4 two important announcements confirm General Herbert new Commander in Chief of the Canadian militia brought special instructions from the English War Office to speedily strengthen Canada’s defenses and prepare for a large field force. A government request to double the usual appropriation this year for aid so that 45 000 men can be drilled in June. Herbert also left for Halifax to confer with General Sir John Ross on Atlantic coast defenses and a 32 ton gun has arrived at Halifax with three more to come.
Directors announce changes in three in five and two in three races. In three in five heats, horses not with a win are sent to the stable after the third heat. distances set at 100 yards. In two in three races, horses not winning are sent after the second heat. distance 80 yards. Aims to reduce dripping heats and curb mutuel manipulation.
The American Association of Baseball Clubs posts contracts approved for Cincinnati Columbus Louisville Philadelphia St Louis and Washington. Notable signees include Michael J. Kelly Harry Vaughn J E Seery Thomas McGill George Andrews Frank Dwyer and others. Harry Vaughn released to Cincinnati from Louisville.
In St Louis on April 4 pitcher Baldwin was cleared of conspiracy to induce Browns star Silver King to break his contract and jump to the League. He was rearrested outside the courthouse on a new information accusing further conspiracy to induce King to sign a contract. Trial set for next Monday.
The New York team beat Princeton College 4 to 0 yesterday. Brooklyn defeated Jasper by 38 to 0. Adonis was dismissed. Pat Farrell gloomily projects future matchups. Baldwin faces discipline after Vander Abe matters. Lonsdale-Shrewsbury drive boosts American buggies. Duke of Portland wins Brockless Stakes with Katharine II, a St. Simon filly bred in Cromer. President Hawks and Ralph Lazars face bleak two-year efforts in the American Association. DC amateur baseball organizers form a six-club league with 25 cent admission for games.
A five year old boy named Charles Lewellyn in California near the Monongahela river astonishes locals with rapid accurate arithmetic. He claims no understanding of how he computes but says he knows the answer instantly.
Erie April 4 Rev Dr Brennan arrives from Driftwood missions to be consecrated tomorrow Bishop of the new Texas see. He will be the youngest U S Catholic Bishop. Born in Ireland he studied with Franciscans Jesuits in Buffalo Innsbruck Rome and earned Doctor of Divinity from the Pope. He has built churches in Cameron and Potter counties and speaks multiple languages.
A fragmentary forecast hints at a cold period with possible snowfall. Details on locations, timing, and intensities are unclear in the readable text and require confirmation from complete weather notes.
An area of high pressure brought fair weather nationwide except the lake regions Middle Atlantic and New England States. Rain hit Virginia and light snow fell in New York Ohio Pennsylvania Michigan Kentucky and Tennessee. Temperatures fell below freezing across most states with 10 to 20 below in Central Rocky Mountain and lake regions. Reckliffe Canada recorded the coldest at 10 above zero. Brisk northwest winds along the coast. No storms developing, unusual for the season.
Pittsburg detectives pursue the source of a doctored one dollar note raised to look like a five. William Worgle, a sewing machine agent, was arrested by Chief Young after admitting involvement. He named Bridget Riley as earlier recipient, who had received it from Mrs McLaughlin and Mr McLaughlin. Detectives McSweeny and Maguire arrived to continue the investigation. no charges were filed yet.
Canton April 4 Carrie Schweitzer killed herself at the Harford House after leaving jail to settle her hotel bill with the landlord. She drank poison and died shortly after, the death reported by telegram to the dispatch. Spotted fever noted in McKeesport with an April 4 telegram.
Special telegrams report river stages and weather: Allegheny Junction at 12 feet 5 inches with rising fall. Wheeling at 20 feet 9 inches and rising with cloudy cold. Cincinnati at 11 feet with light rain and cold. St Louis river down 19 feet with warmer conditions. Louisville canal at 17 feet with falls of 4 feet 3 inches. Memphis river stationary with clear cold. New Orleans clear and cold. Business related notes accompany some entries.
The readable fragments show names like Boston, Franklin, Allouez, Lamson, Wis. Cen. common, and references to copper, water power, and mining with percentage figures. Details are unclear but suggest a local report listing places and percentages.
The article argues that La Grippe and related illnesses such as bronchitis pneumonia and consumption stem from systemic catarrh. It claims Copeland’s and Blair’s treatments are the sole effective cures, asserting that removing catarrhal conditions helps patients resist diseases.
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