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Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 09, 1889

Page

6

All Americas Defeat Chicago in a Lively Pedestrian Race

A crowded Central rink saw 5,000 spectators watch a long day of competition as pedestrians raced to 100 miles. Hegelman led early, with Connors Day and Cartwright close behind. Norman Taylor impressed as an aging but determined contender. Final efforts pushed rivals toward the 24 hour mark with Adams, Messier, and Norneback among notable performers.

Central Rink Hegelman Connors Williams Day Cartwright Canceright Eanes Messier Hepelman Mayers Adams Norman Taylor Cnet Penn Avenue Jon Suish Accombhey Noremack Stebert Ae Connors Rex Alatilo Jerelman Nolan

The Wizard in Towk Jake Schaefer Ready to Tackle Any Opponent

Billiard champion Jacob Schaefer visited the city to see his wife in Allegheny and spoke of matching stakes with Slosson or any rival. He stated his own value clearly and asserted Sige Garter as the top man in the game.

Jake Schaefer Jacob Schaefer Allegheny Nerd Watters Slosson

New York boxing betting ends with Holden target

April and Tommy Holden discuss a proposed featherweight title match. Murphy is seen as unsatisfactory by Holden who plans to shift attention to Tommy Warren. A $1,000 wager is reportedly offered for a match outcome involving Weir Murphy or Warren.

Youk April Tommy Holden Murphy Tommy Warren Weir Arren

Pitsburg Tames St Louis In Tight Baseball Tilt

The Pitsburg team returned to the scene showing vigor as Pete Conway pitched fast for victory and Freeman held the Browns to six hits. Smith, Nichols, and Kuehne drove key runs with careful baserunning and a ninth inning Duffee homer sealed the win. Latham and Cudworth misplayed early chances in a game decided by sharp hits and mistakes.

Dispatch St. Louis Pitsburg Pete Conway Heins Dunlap Pete Little Freeman Kuehne Nichola Latham Cudworth Pitesburg Miller Fuller O'Neill Jeff Freeman Sunday Baee Smith Nichols Browns Coleman Kuhhne Codworth Duffee Taprom OBA Fuller Iesere Secon Sundar Beckley Smith Miller Ballse Boyle Jin of Saenbtiee Roes Mpire George McGinness

All Americas Defeat Anson's Team In Exhibition Tilt

The Chicago and All America ball teams end their world circuit with a tame first home game at Brooklyn. 2684 spectators saw a weak contest on shipboard-like fielding, with Anson and Ward applauded as the teams wore old uniforms and white belts.

Dispatch Brooxets Chicago Polo Grounds Spalding Party Brooklyn Grounds Brooklyn Chicagos All Americas Anson Ward Philadelphia Baldwin Americas

Scores From Mixed Matches Across Cities

Miscellaneous games report scores: Cincinnati-Cincinnatis 14 Milwaukee s 16 Baltimore-Baltimores 16 Newarks 6 Boston-Bostons 14 Harvards 4 Philadelphia 6 Ath- At Columbus-Columbus 9 Cleveland s 16 Jersey City-Jersey City 8 New York 3.

Cincinnati Cincinnatis Milwaukees Baltimore Baltimores Newarks Boston Bostons Harvards Philadelphias Columbus Clevelands Jersey City New York

Good Team Organized by T. M. Marshalls Club

The T. M. Marshalls, a top local amateur club, reorganize for the season and list players including Speer and Berger as catchers England Hornich and Smith as pitchers Mitchbell as second base Wills shortstop Blackstock the McKeim left Gilliand middle and Marshall. They invite inquiries from other clubs and provide Diamond Street Pittsburg Pa as contact address.

T. M. Marshalls Speer Berger England Hornich Smith Mitchbell Reir Ead Wills Blackstock

Chess Tournament Results in New York

Today's games at the New York chess tournament end with Showalter defeating McLeod Bird over D. G. Baird Tuchigorin over Lipechults Bilackburn over Dunsberg Gossip over J. W. Baird Weiss over Burn Burrillo over Mason Han tham over Han Judd defeated by Pollock Taubenhaus over Martinez Techigorin led unfinished game Delmar won the latter game also concluded with victory for Delmar

New York Showalter McLeod Bird D. G. Baird Tuchigorin Lipechults Bilackburn Dunsberg Gossip J. W. Baird Weiss Burn Burrillo Mason Hantham Pollock Judd Taubenhaus Martinez Techigorin Delmar

Oarsman Stanton Issues Challenge to Row Hell or Month

Joseph Stanton of Toronto arrives with a bold rowing wager. He challenges Hell or Month of Hell aire C and Hite or Matherfield of Wheeling West Virginia to a three mile race. If any shore rower accepts my challenge they will be there.

Joseph Stanton Toronto Canada Hell Hellaire Hite Matherfield Wheeling W. Va

Three-Mile Skating Race Held at Martin's Ferry

In Martin's Ferry on a rink in the Ohio Valley Rick Holly Woods won a three mile skating race for 1.00 dollars. The event drew top skaters with Woods securing the fastest time and victory amid local interest.

Martin's Ferry Besa Am Rick Holly Woods Martin Woods Ania Obio Valley

Lightweight boxing clash ends in second round KO

Ontongo and Billy Piper of Chicago face Jimmy Connors of New York in a colored lightweight bout. The match ends with a second round knockout as Connors incapacitates Piper.

Ontongo April Billy Piper Chicago Jimmy Connors New York

Stanley’s Troubles Ex Explorer Details Dark Continent Dangers

Henry M. Stanley readers new letter to the Royal Geographical Society describes native pits and skewers injuring expedition members and alleged famine frauds. He disputes claims of marching on Zanzibar as an Arab rumor. General Boulanger says he was not ordered to quit Belgium as trial nears.

Henry M. Stanley Zanzibar General Boulanger Belgium Senate Loxpor Royal Geographical Society Stanley Mr. Stanley Como Emin Pasha

Boulanger to stand trial as Senate court opens

Paris reports a sensational rumor that General Boulanger was forced to leave Belgium. He denied the claim from Brussels. In the Senate M Buffet proposed delaying the court's procedure until trial, but Thevenet said it could not delay court formation. The Senate will begin as a tribunal on Friday.

Paris Boulanger Belgium England Brussels Senate M. Buffet General Boulanger

Home Rule for Scotland Bill Introduced in Commons

Lord Advocate introduces a Scottish local government bill creating county councils elected by householders. Smaller boroughs under 7,000 population merge into counties. larger boroughs lawfully self-governing with private bill powers. Comparable to English councils, marking a move toward home rule. Pilgrims in Jerusalem: American Catholic party arrives from Ismailia at Jaffa and proceeds to Jerusalem for a stay until April 23 before returning to port.

House of Commons Lord Advocate Scotland Jerusalem Jaffa Ismailia Seer Ome

Body of boy found with brutal mutilation near Hamastere

Early morning discovery on a road near the city reveals the murdered boy Steinfatt with his throat cut and entrails removed. The attack left the body mutilated and lying exposed through the night. The report notes shock and tragedy.

Hamastere Steinfatt

Vigorous Christian Methods Reported In Texas Section

A Texas section minister reported violent incidents as Christians pursue strict discipline. Rev J Bres es a oir taprom 0 a killed a thief who stole from him. At Yarborough station Rev Hall Miller shot and killed an intoxicated intruder after a disturbance during Sunday school. The President granted a pardon to William Wood for murder in Arkansas and a respite for Henry W Miller amid same case.

Navasota Trex McLeod Yarborough Station Liev Hall Miller Richards Rev. Miller Wasshington William Wood Arkansas Henry W. Miler

Fire Destroys Most of Smithfield Town

A major blaze yesterday afternoon razed nearly all of Smithfield Johnston County leaving only the county Court House, jail, and a handful of homes standing. The fire caused extensive damage to residences and businesses with authorities reporting heavy losses. Fire crews fought the flames through the afternoon but containment was incomplete with investigations underway.

Raveseu N. C Smithfield Johnston County

Court Docket Listings for Common Pleas and Commonwealth

Docket entries list cases including Hollern Hart versus Frick Coke Company Garrison Co versus Baltimore and Ohio Railway Commonwealth versus H Wilson and Bees Albert McGranmy with joined and referenced arguments in Common Pleas No 1 and No 2. The record aggregmet notes multiple party names and case identifiers.

Common Pleas No Common Pleas Dinkers, Hollern Hart Frick Coke Company Garrison & Co Ve Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Court—Commonwealth H. Wilson Bees Albert Ae A¢L McGranmy

Mrs Church Wins Divorce in Cruelty Case

Judge Pugh grants Mrs Church a divorce on cruelty grounds with custody of three children and 400 dollars yearly alimony. Court cites deliberate extreme cruelty including demeaning insults and threats, noting animosity and domineering conduct by the husband. Children to be sent to Mr Church’s residence after dinner on Saturdays and Sundays.

CoLtumsus Pugh Church

Weather outlook links to Appalachia with scattered rain

The forecast covers Western Pennsylvania Ohio and West Virginia with fair conditions. Light rains follow in Ohio and Northern Kentucky, temperatures mostly warm with some steadiness in western Tennessee and Kentucky. Winds shift to easterly as the system wanes with tides showing a 1.5 foot rise during certain hours.

Ohio Kentucky Tennessee

Telegram Weather and River Reports

Tepectal telegrams report river stages with heights and trends at EbRows SvVILLE River and Warren River. Weather is clear with temperatures around four o clock.

Até FM Warren — River Morcaxstown

Change to terra cotta cornices bids for Pittsburg building

Supervising Architect Windrim ordered readvertisement of roof bids for the Pittsburg Government building after reviewing specs and finding wooden cornices objectionable. The change to terra cotta cornices will be reflected in new bids.

Windrim Pittsburg

Tragic Death at Tube Works Inquest Conducted

William Halliday, an employee of the National Tube Works, was crushed while attempting a running coupling between two cars. He died instantly and Coroner McDowell presided over an inquest into the accident.

William Halliday National Tube Works McDowell

Crusade marks fifteenth anniversary in Moorhead Hall

The Crusade celebrated its fifteenth anniversary yesterday in Moorhead Hall with several former temperance advocates present. Speakers included Mrs Sterritt, Mother Miller, Mrs. Foster, Mrs. Torrens, and Grimm who gave brief addresses.

Crusade Moorhead Sterritt Mother Miller Foster

Lace curtains and furniture sale notice at Hottzmay & Sons

Advertises a store closing sale with a “Entire stock must be sold in next 15 days” notice. Mentions lace curtains and furniture with patterns and colors. Provides address at 35 Sixth Street. Call soon to secure choice patterns.

Madras Hottzmay & Sons Sixth Street

Onyx Clocks Discount at Harpy & Hares Jewelers

Onyx clocks reduced by 10 to 25 percent before removal. All goods new and fresh. Harpy & Hares Jewelers and Silversmiths at 583 Smithfield Street between Fifth and Sixth Avenues. Gloves fitted to the hand and guaranteed. Grand sale today and tomorrow. F Schoenthal at 612 Penn Ave.

Harpy & Hares Smithfield Street Fifth Sixth Avenues T's Grand Pig F. Schoenthal Penn Ave

Grand opening sale on Ladies wear and furnishings

In the middle aisle by the embroidery section 1200 fine French embroidered aprons priced 49 and 50 cents. Dain Daschbach at 111 Smithfield Street offers parlor bedroom and kitchen furniture. Piteca guarantees lowest city prices for corsets gloves hosiery underwear and more. SCHOENTHAL at 612 Penn Avenue promotes the grand opening tomorrow.

Boces & Bunn Dain Daschbach Smithfield Street Piteca Schoenthal Penn Avenue

Teenie ad promotes patented capital one offer

An OCR snippet advertises two patent protected capital one offers tied to a teabie prompts. The fragment mentions two valuable patents and a boxed claim, but lacks clear details or a readable context.

Oliver Denies Candidacy For Railroad Presidency

Telegram to our office reports Harry Oliver Jr as a potential president candidate for the Pittsburg and Western Railroad, vacant after James Callert's death. Oliver says he is not a candidate and will not discuss the matter for publication. He notes he would comment only if he is prepared to do so.

Harry Oliver Baltimore Harry Oliver, Jr Pittsburg and Western Railroad James Callert Tar Diseatch Oliver Pennsylvania Pittshute Carnegie

Shippers Split on Pennsylvania Rail Road Discrimination

An array of grain and produce dealers from Pittsburgh discussing their experiences with the Pennsylvania Railroad. Some praise service and cordial relations, while others condemn high rates, demurrage charges, and perceived favoritism toward other cities.

John Aiken Aiken & Henry Pennsylvania Railroad Company Here St. Louis Pittsburg Renton Baxter & Renton Carnegie Pennsylvania Railway Company South Pennsylvania Railway Project Wm. Boehmer Boehmer & Co Boehmer Frank Wilbert Wilbert Bros Pittsburg and Lake Erie Railway Company F. J. McCracken & Co Pennsylvania Philadelphia New York Henry B. Rea Somera Arena St. Meyers & Tate Pennsylvannia McGowan Pennsylvania Road Caracgie B. McCracken Chauncy F. Black Piergos Black Sea Hood Tice & Hackett Schumaker & Co Pennsylvanias Marshall, Kennedy & Co Pennsylvania Railroad Bocan Harrisburg Chicago Pitt Thisworth

Dispute Over Freight Discrimination By Drygoods Merchants

Large drygoods dealers express varied views on freight discrimination. William Semple cites Carnegie letters alleging past Pennsylvania Railroad rebates and questions renewed favors, while asserting he pays current rates and sees no extortion. W. E. Schimerts and William Huston speak for their firms about rate differentials.

Drygoods T. C. Jenkins William Semple Carnegie Andy Pennsylvania Railroad Pennsylvania Hailroad Pittsburg W. E. Schimerts Wiliam Huston

Pittsburg Freight Rates Stir Public Protest Against Pennsylvania Railroad

Local business leaders and brokers from Pittssburg condemn high freight charges by the Pennsylvania Railroad. They cite losses across a 100 mile radius, urge alternative routes, and back Carnegie's remedy to stop discriminatory rates. Figures include H P Dilworth and Joseph Horne & Co with support from George Preston and Max Klein among others.

T. C. Jeakins Pitsburg Carnegie Inter-State Benes H. P. Dilworth H. F. Dilworth & Co Penn- Pandt Baltimore and Pennsylvania Railroad Peavey Joseph Horne & Co Hart George Preston St. Clair Coal and Coke Company Pittsburg cClintock Oliver McClintock & Co New York Rr Philadelphia Viave Ceauaieonen Boggs & Budgering South Penn Bes Ieee Pennsylvania Max Klein Ligt Suythia Mr. Wilson Cat Ming Gue Iain Th Ean

Railroads and Coal Rates Stir Pittsburgh Merchants

Friction between railroads and coal operators over freight charges bands Pittsburgh merchants and shippers against preferential lake routes. Inter-State Commission ruling favored railroads, sparking protests that far from lake towns pay lower rates. Shippers recount excessive rates, threats of diversion to competing lines, and attempts to pressure railroads for fairer treatment.

Pennsylvania Road Pittsburg Inter-State Commission Imperial Coal Company Cleveland Pemnbckey Road Chamlers Wircioias Charleston Rand Bisbee Enxaler Jefferson County Flecord Leta Philadelphia Philadelphia and Erie

Philipsburg Protest Records Rail Discrimination Concerns

A meeting of coal operators, employees, and business leaders in Philipsburg protested railroad discrimination affecting local business. They discussed a bill in the Legislature, backed Powderly’s suggestion, and a memorial is being circulated to urge senators and representatives to pass the measure.

Powderly

Eighteenth Infantry Circular Orders New York Move

Headquarters Eighteenth Infantry issues a circular directing units to prepare to move to New York City for the centennial inauguration events. Colonel Norman M. Smith notes instructions to ensure uniforms gear and equipment are ready. Adjutant Charles Reese signs the document with orders for forthcoming details.

New York Gotham Washington Norman M. Smith Eighteenth Infantry Sfantry Pirissune Seana United States Iggy Ae City of Cever Swloxel Norman M. Satth Charles Reese

Death of James Whipple Shoemaker in Allegheny Ward

James Whipple a shoemaker of Clay alley Eleventh ward dropped dead at his home on Sunday from apoplexy. He was years old and well known in a lower part of Allegheny. The sudden death shocked the neighborhood.

James Whipple Clay Alley Sunight Allegheny

The People’s Store Lace and Ladies Wear Sale

A full page of lace fabrics including Oriental Torchon Smyrna and Escurial varieties. Also parasol covers curtains bed sets and embroideries. Ladies and childrens wear includes undergarments waists aprons cloaks and dresses. gents furnishings offer shirts hosiery gloves gloves and neckwear. Special carpet and lace curtain room ready to fill.

Malacca

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