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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 24, 1891

Page

6

Anson's Young Men Defeat Staley and Crew Ease at Exposition Park

In yesterday's league game at Exposition Park Anson's team trounced Staley and the Pittsburg representatives. Hutchinson baffled Chicago hitters while Staley struggled throughout. Umpire Powers ordered Hanlon from the game after a disputed call, with Beckley fined for objecting.

Anson Hanlon Powers Dahlen Dowers Lanion Deene Hanlon Beckley Thewnene Rens—Oubiengo Deo Taemner Hutchieson Steffier Howe Carroll Chicago Pittsberg Beccirs Fields Doubie Piaye Pietfer Céoney Ad Aghoon Reilly Cooney Petter Pittsburg Basle Miller Pittburg Stale Pitter Foster Browning Houtehinen Baste Lowers

Shinde Triple Play Beats Ward’s Men in Philadelphia

In Philadelphia on April 2, Shinde executed a triple play as the Phillies faced Brooklyn. Pinckney opened with a single, Fouts reached on a fumble, and bases were loaded after Carruthers’ bunt attempt. O’Brien hit a liner to Brindle who turned the double play before throwing to Allen.

Shinde Ward Philadelphia Ftal Phillies Brooklyn Pinckney Fouts Myers Carruthers O'Brien Bripdle Allen

Phillies edge Dodgers in tense late game

Fouts nearly regains the base on a reat ie play to save the game as Philadelphia shows late defense. In the first inning Ward exited after injuring the thumb on his right hand. Attendance numbered 3,428 with Brooklyn suffering multiple errors and late rally.

Fouts Phillies Ward

Boston Beats Giants at Polo Grounds for Second Time

The Boston Red Stockings defeated the New York Giants 6 to 2 at the Polo Grounds as Keefe departed in the sixth and Welch replaced him. Gore pitched well but New York fell behind early, with attendance listed at 2,908 and the game lasting 55 minutes.

Giants Polo Grounds Boston Keefe Welch Gore Rons New York Tiernan Tucker Ieee Uble pilay—Keefe Heele Welen Ae Eh An Tiernan Giasecock Nash Med Hoston

Cleveland Tops Reds as Doyle and Childs Shine

Cleveland defeats Cincinnati 3 to 2 in a long game. Doyle’s throw to second and Childs’ strong play highlight the performance. Slattery joins in center field as 2,457 attend.

Cincinnati Cleveland Doyle Childs Slattery

League Record for F.C. KL and Partners

League record shows Hosten with 2 touchdowns for Brooklyn in a 20 0 victory over Cleveland. Pittsburg crushed Chicago 3 0 while New York lost to Philadelph 1 1. Cincinnati remained 0 0 after a 0 0 draw. Today schedules include Chicago at Pittsburg Cleveland at Cincinnati Boston at New York Brooklyn at Philadelphia.

Chicago Cleveland Pinadelp Moston Brooklyn New York Ww. K& F.C. KL. F.c. Hosten Cleveland Pittsburg Philaphila Cincinnati Pitsburg Cincinnai Boston Phils

Mutrie Tales Of Monongahela Blues In Preseason Banter

The piece recalls manager James Mutrie in the 19th opening game buildup. He reflects on a blue last season with new players, while old rivals spark playful exchanges at Pittsboro and the Monongahela Hotel. A river joke, songs, and laughter punctuate the scene as fans await the season.

James Mutrie Jim Mutrie Pittsboro Monongahela Hotel Jun Ed Crane

Baseball Scores From St. Louis to Washington in Ohio

Teams and players listed across cities including Columbus Washington Boston Baltimore and Cincinnati with multiple batteries and umpires named. Association records note results such as Washington 3 Baltimore 7 and Columbus 4 St Louis 7 with various hits and scores cited.

Ja'iuouiavite Errora— Sa Neyeeriee Ehret Cook Boone Hurley Maine Kelly Unlombas Columbus St. Louis Gaatright Donohoe Griffith Boyle Perce Washington Athletic Koston Baltimore Mesiahon Robinson Madsen Mar Altimore Boston Snyder To-Das Cincinnati Louteville Kt Louis Athletics

The Western League Scores Report

At Lincoln Lincoln 4 Milwaukee and At Omaha Omaha 6 St Paul 4 At Kansas City Sioux City 7 Kansas City.

Lincoln Milwaukee Omaha St Paul Kansas City Sioux City

McDonalds Face Lawrenceville in Key Western Penn League Test

The Western Pennsylvania Football League title race tightens as the McDonalds, McKeeport, and Lawrenceville clubs push to clinch the Pratt pennant. Tomorrow's match favors McDonalds, who lead the standings, but a strong Lawrenceville challenge could reshape the title outlook.

McDonald to Host Pennant Contests With Referee J F Horn

A large McDonald crowd is set to watch the pennant contest with local support for new uniforms if McDonald wins. Referee J F Horn, president of the league, will oversee the game ensuring impartiality for both teams. The McDonald lineup features Hugh, Robinson, Gardner, MeVickers, Friel, Irvine, and others while Lawrenceville brings its standard squad. A follow up match between Braddock andstead clubs is planned at Braddock grounds with Thomas McEwen refereeing. The league plans a meeting Monday to finalize undecided games and replay arrangements, with tie games McDonald vs McKeesport likely to replay in Pittsburg on May 9 or 16.

Staler Pitts Dure Acson & Co Hetchinson Staley Chicago Hutchinson Becaure Browning Beckley Carrell Hutch Mr. Hutchinson McDonald J. F. Horn eDonald Gost Hugh Robinson William Gardner William MeVickers Friel W. Irvine C. H. MeVickers James McVickers J. Cochran Alex. McClymont Co. McVickers Lawrenceville Jaar Braddock Stead Thomas McEwen Thistle Macpherson McKeesport Pittsburg

American Trotting Horse Register Company Names First Board of Directors

Stockholders of the new American Trotting Horse Register Company elected its first board. Named are H. C. Jewett New York F. Y. Waters Mississippi I. L. Mitchell Wisconsin T. M. Fogg Tennessee C. F. Emery Ohio F. Rockefeller Ohio C. W. Williams Iowa H. C. Chamberho Virginia W. B. R. Allen Massachusetts C. J. Hamlin New York W. P. Ars Indiana S. Parker Illinois F. L. Gorton Illinois M. Saulsbury California J. C. Sibley Pennsylvania M. J. Coleman Missouri F. E. Perkins Rhode Island P. P. Johnson Kentucky H. C. McDowell Kentucky Walter J. Clark Michigan W. J. Hayes Iowa M. Daly Crab L. H Neec Lerner M. J. Jones Nebraska S S A Brown Michigan M. D. Combs California E. A. Smith A C Bruce Minnesota A committee was appointed to arrange with directors of World's Fair for an adequate representation of trotting interests.

ChicaGo American Trotting Horse Register Company Wallace's Register H. C. Jewett New York F. Y. Waters Mississippi I. L. Mitchell Wisconsin T. M. Fogg Tennessee C.F. Emery Ohio F. Rocktfeller C. W. Williams Iowa H.C. Chamber- Ho Virginia W. BR. Allen Massachusetts C. J. Hamlin W. P.ars Indiana S. Parker Illinois F. L. Gorton M. Saulsbury California J. C. Sibley Pennsylvania M. J. Coleman Missouri F. E. Perkins Rhode Island P. P. Johnson Kentucky H. C. McDowell Walter J. Clark W. J. Hayes M. Daly Crab L. Hneee Lerner M. J. Jones Nebraska Eeontana S&s. A

Huron's Surprise Wins at Spring Meeting

At Huron's Surprise day on April 2 Monahan kept the horse close and he won the third race without whip or spur. Proctor Knott returned for the meeting to applause, showing he remains in form. Other results included Sam Farmer in the first race and Prescot Knott leading the fourth race with Red Sign second.

Emrphts Huron Monahan Proctor Knott Sam Farmer Helen MN Pack Kinney Aes House Crispino Husk Wightman Phil Dwyer Prescot Knott Bankrupt Ethel Grey Hazelhurst

Doncaster Spring Handicap Plate Won by Sabra

The opening day of the Doncaster spring meeting featured the one mile straight handicap for 3 year olds and up. Sabra, owned by Lorpore Ellesmere, took first place ahead of Gilly Shrine and High Commissioner.

Lorpor Lora Ellesmere Sabra Mr. Henry Milner Gilly Shrine Clairvaaux Colonel North High Commissioner

Bicyclists Astonished by L A W and A A U Merger

Boston reports shock as the L A W and American Athletic Union announce a merger decided at a Washington meeting. The move unites many famous bicyclists and promises changes to training and competition under a single governing body.

Boston American Athletic Union Washington Nhimber

Smith to Fight Fitzsimmons at 154 Pounds or Catchweight

John Quinn wired the Twin City Club in Minneapolis with news that Ed Smith would fight Fitzsimmons before that club at 154 pounds or at catchweight with Jin Hall. Smith received a letter from Tom Allen noting he could drop to 164 pounds and recalling he once weighed 200 pounds.

John Quinn Twin City Minneapolis Ed Smith Fitzsimmons Jin Hall Smith Tom Allen Allen

Local Baseball Notes Stir City Clubs and Pugilist Father Dies

Disjointed report notes Het and Fred Carroll shining yesterday while a father of local boxer Ted Dillos dies. Mentions multiple players and teams including Maldwins Maul likely pitching, Gobert Stein for Chicago, Hammonp Nichols racing, and a local alert ball club seeking ages under years. Mentions Tarentum A Gumberts organizing, St Marys Young Men's Literary Secrety forming a baseball team seeking literary societies contact John Monaghan Jr. 151 Forty Fourth Street.

New York Het Fred Carroll Brrcer Ted Dillos Miller Maldwins Maul Gombert Stein Chicagos Tom Hammonp Nichols Browoneville Eeltle Alert D. J. McMunigie Gibbon Street A. C Gumberts Tarentum Penesylvanis A. Girt St. Mary's Young Men's Literary Secrety John Monaghan, Jr Forty-fourth Street

Public School Finances Bulletin From Census Report

A Census Bureau bulletin outlines state public school finances with pupil enrollment and per capita expenditures for all school purposes in 1690. The data table lists Connecticut and other states showing enrollment totals and per capita costs, reflecting early state education funding.

Washington Census Bureau Connecticut Thalia

Tremendous Display of Dresden and Crown Derby Tete Sets

A Pittsburgh jeweler promotes a new display of fine china and tete sets from Dresden Royal Worcester Crown Derby Belleek Doulton. Shown by Harpy & Hayes at 529 Smithfield Street with an art room on the second floor. Iron City beer offered by dealers.

Dresden Royal Worcester Crown Derby Belleek Doulton Harpy & Hayes Smithfield Street

President Harrison Visits San Diego amid Nicaragua Canal talk

In San Diego on April 23 President Harrison and his party, greeted by Governor Markham and other officials, toured the city, spoke on the Nicaragua Canal, and received declarations of mutual friendship with President Diaz. A naval harbor and coastwise traffic were praised. a special immigrant reception followed, with immigration concerns noted for British Columbia arrivals.

San Diego Cat Hotel del Coronado Guno Eli H. Murray Markham Felton Torres Lower California Goon Harrison Rusk Wanamaker Nicaragua Canal California Nicaragua Atlantic Seaboard Continent South America Diaz United States Jeci Se Republica Chamber of Commerce Riverside Pasadena Presise Indiana

Governor Pennoyer Declines to Respect Harrison's Visit

Governor Pennoyer stated he would not go to the State line to meet President Harrison, arguing that the federal government and the state governorship stand as equal authorities. He said Harrison should pay him respects when visiting Oregon.

Pennoyer Harrison Portland, Obe Oregon

St Louis Presbytery Rejects Overtures on Assembly Powers

The St Louis Presbytery votes unanimously against the General Assembly overtures to compel Assembly review by one third of presbyteries. It also opposes changes to the Confession of Faith and objects to amendatory rules in the form of government, including section 6 and section 12 of chapter 14.

St. Louis St.Louis

Mechanical patents granted to Western Pennsylvania and nearby inventors

The week ending April 21 saw numerous patent grants to inventors in Western Pennsylvania Eastern Ohio and West Virginia. Names include Alsdorf Alston Bouch Beck Creighton Dato Danbenspeck Gehring Green Lang Morgan Morningstar Paterson Pollick Reardon Sample Tailor Goebring Vuet Wott ring and others for devices such as regulators brick presses insulators molding machines engine crossheads and more.

Pennsylvania Ohio West Virginia C. D. Levis Fifth Avenue Pittsbore A. Alsdorf Spartansbore Regulator J. P. Alston Renova Brick Press Frederick Bouch Alliance W. F. Beck Knoxville Theodore Creighton A. E. Dato Pittsburg 4. S. Danbenspeck Butler County C. L. Gehring Allegheny Elmer Green Northeast G. W. Lang Cuommingsville Philip Lang Pittsboro J. E. Mack Portamouth James Morgan Pitsburg Jesse Morningstar Archbold W. H. Paterson Cuyahoga Falls T. M. Pollick Briar Hill C. B. Reardon Franklin W. T. Sample Greenville J. D. Tailor Piketon C. L. Goebring A. S. Vuet Altoona 8. L. Wottring Prospect Fanning Ruill

God85peed to Minister Blair

New York April 23 at Colonel Elliott Fr Shepard’s Fifth Avenue home Hon Henry Blair new Minister to China was hosted at a dinner and reception by about 25 prominent guests. Speakers included William M Evarts Senator T Power Jorge Dillon Colonel Shepard Cornelius N Bliss Everett Frazer and the Japanese Minister among others.

New York Fifth Avenue Elliot Fr. Shepard Henry W. Blair China William M. Evarts Wisconsin Russell Power Jorge Dillon T. Co. Plate Shep Cornelius N. Bliss Everett Frazer Corea

Immigration via Canada: Vermont Collector Answers

The Treasury Department received a letter dated April 2 from G G Benedict, Collector of Customs at Burlington Vermont, responding to an inquiry about the process for entering via Canada. The note details information supplied by the Burlington office regarding points of entry and related procedures.

United States Dominion of Canada St. Lawrence River Henry Canadian Pacific Montreal Halifax British Columbia Burlington, Vt Washington Treasury Department G. G. Benedict Department

Wild mobs blockade Detroit streetcars in massive labor clash

Detroit April 23 A surge of street car strikers and sympathizers overwhelmed the city. Police mobilized to quell the monster labor parade for shoe makers and molders as cars were toppled and tracks torn. A dramatic chase and clashes followed along Woodward Avenue with arrests finally restraining the mob.

Detroit Woodward Avenue Broad Avenue Jefferson Avenue

Policemen’s Disability Pension Stance Draws Governor Veto

Chief Brown criticized the Governor’s veto of the policemen’s disability fund and urged a legal method to pension those who spent most of their lives in dangerous service. He seeks partial recompense for officers disabled while preserving the peace and unable to support their families.

Brown Policemen's

City Public Works report lists 1904 street cleaning costs

Chief Clerk Bingaman prepared the 140 city budget report showing total street cleaning expense of 75 711 08 for the year with labor and teams at 97 803 58 and materials at 4 847 56. The total would have been nearly 10 000 lower if not for storms in December.

Bingaman Department of Public Works

Found Dead at Boarding House on Kincaid Street

Peter Michelski was found dead in his bed yesterday afternoon at No 4929 Kincaid Street near Hazelwood. Dr OBrien says heart failure caused the death and an inquest will be held tomorrow.

Peter Michelski Kincaid Street Hazelwood O'Brien

Pittsburgh man weds Peoria woman in Peoria

A special telegram from the Dispatch notes that H. M. McDonald of Pittsburg and Miss Lillian Day of Peoria were married in Peoria tonight.

Peoria Peoria, Inc H. M. McDonaid Pittsburg Misa Lillian Day

Local notices on meetings fires and incidents

One hundred and second regimental association debated moving its annual reunion from August 15 to 18 at City Hall. An explosion at Pittsburg Steel Casting Company on Twenty sixth street injured one and caused minor damage. Building inspector Halted work on Mrs Wilson’s front at 206 Smithfield Street for street obstruction. Baces, Pittsburgh postoffice messenger, shot in leg. not serious. Allegheny department heads to meet on sub committee powers. Demasted sailor John Hallion escaped near Union depot, still at large. Frank Mills injured by falling plank at Hershberger grain elevator. Mrs SunaiVan survived stabbing incident. Samuel Brown, demented, disappeared from 1818 Penn Avenue. Fire at Pittsboro Club caused $2,000 damage.

TE One Hundred and Second Regimental Association Pittsburg Steel Casting Company Twenty Sixth Street Jons Baces Pictaburg Allegheny John Hallion New York Union Depot Jarce Frank Mills Hershberger West End Many SunaiVan Samuel Brown Penn Avenue Pittsboro Club

Numerous early morning fires cause widespread damage

Fires struck Neenah Wisconsin Roland House and Nashville hardware store with total losses around 18 000 and 9 insured. Denver machine shop and brass foundry destroyed with insurance. Galveston stables burned with 10 mules six cars and workers belongings fully insured. Chicago gasoline explosion leveled several homes displacing a dozen families and injuring residents. St Paul livery barns burned with 80 horses and carriages destroyed. total loss about 40 000.

Nashville Scheuer Denver Davis & Criswell Galveston City Railroad Company Chicago Theodore Karpbradt Mary Barnsen St. Paul J. B. Cook & Son

Philip Moen's Death Ends Mystery Over Wealthy Wire Magnate

Philip Louis Moen or Moon president of Washburn and Moon Manufacturing dies in Worcester. The firm, a leading barbed wire producer, employed about 3,500 and was expanding near Chicago. A long running, unproven feud with Levi Wilson surrounds Moen with an untold secret.

Dispatch Worcester Mass Philip Louis Moen Washburn & Moon Manufacturing Company New York Deacon Washburn Mr. Moon Chicago Levi Wilson Mr. Moen Wilson Moen Mr. Moenn

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