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Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1892

Page

11

Weather Summary Reflects Shifting Pressures Across Regions

The barometer trends lower east of the Rockies with pressure rising over the Gulf of St Lawrence and the Dakotas. Three light storms are seen north of the lakes and St Lawrence, in the Lower Missouri Valley, and in Western Saskatchewan. Temperatures fall in the Middle Atlantic, New England, Middle Rocky Mountains, and Dakota, rise in the Middle Mississippi Valley and Western Lake Superior. Rain spans the lake regions and parts of New England with light showers in the Middle Missouri Valley. unsettled weather and showers expected in the Lower Lake region and New England Saturday and likely in the Upper Mississippi Valley.

Rocky Mountains Lower Lake Region St. Lawrence Valley Gulf of St. Lawrence Dakotas Nebraska Colorado Lake Regions St. Lawrence Missouri Valley Saskatchewan Middle Atlantic New England Rocky Mountain Mississippi Valley Lake Superior Misalasippi

Burn's Efforts to Sow Discontent Among Local Players

In Exposition Park preview Cleveland’s Spiders visit as leaders in pennant chase. Buckenberger contemplates Esposer Ehret on mound as Pirssens and Donovan headline lineup. Sluegers return home in good form though Baldwin rests, Farrell praised amid management tensions.

Burns Exposition Park Cleveland Cleveland Fellows Forest City Buckenberger Esperor Ehret Pirrssens Donovan J. Childs Miller C. Burkett L Smith Davis Kelly M. McKean Beckley L Virtue Shugart S. MacAbeer M. Farrell O'Connor R. Bierbauer Baldwin Mark Canada Chi Farrell Pittsburg

Orioles Rally For 85-Run Victory In Rainy Day Showdown

New York reports a soggy afternoon as the Orioles delivered a dominant batting performance, clinching an 85 run win despite rainy conditions. Attendance figures were not provided.

New York Orioles

Boston Defeats Brooklyn in 18 innings 2-0

In New York on August five Boston beat Brooklyn 2 to 0 after 18 innings with attendance at 2287. Key players included Kelly and Daly for Boston and Haddock for Brooklyn. The long extra inning game featured scoreless regulation before Boston broke through late.

Boston Brooklyn New York Repa MetCarthy Dofr Long Helly Wash Tucker, L Stivella Quinn Nichols, P Booten Oonog Scm T—Earneo Ron— Ae Cearth ‘Kelly T. Daly C. Dally Eae OB Haddock H Éshite Kelly Ware

League Schedule Pairings Noted for Today

To Day s League Schedule lists Cleveland at Pittsburg Louisville at St Louis Cincinnati at Chicago Boston at Baltimore New York at Philadelphia Washington at Philadelphia.

Boston Brooklyn Baltimore New York Washington Philadelphia ST. Louis Chicago Cleveland Pittsburg Louisville Cincinnati

Der Boss Manager Talus Sadly and About Relessing Jimmy Galvis

Talus, after the Browns trip, complains of biased umpires and bad luck. He recalls telegraphing Nick Young and warns of Snyder's umpiring. He released Galvin and Pinkney, names lineup shifts, and pursues Buck Ewing and Tony Mallane while stressing spending for better players.

Talus Jimmy Galvis St. Louis Browns von der Abe Captain Gore Cleveland Nick Young Snyder Galvin Pinkney Crooks Brodie Carothers Hawke Buck Ewing Tony Mallane Cincinnati

Local Firms Mentioned in Scranton Ads and Notices

A fragment from a Scranton page lists Ree eat tee sarenoc 0900 and references firms including Potts Mays and Co Cote and Sirs Batteries Fee and Galligher, with partial entries suggesting local business notices or classified items. The text is incomplete but preserves firm names and scattered numbers.

Ind Potts, Mays and Co Cote Scranton Sirs Fee and Galligher Smith and

Wilkinsburg A A Notes Clash With Eclipse Club at Park

Wilkinsburg A A aims to follow up past county league protests by hosting Eclipse Club of East Liverpool at Athletic Park Wilkinsburg this afternoon. Battery for Wilkinsburg is McEl and Cargo, Eclipse counters with Mercer and Weetlake. Manager Swift plans a doubleheader on the 18th with the Tarentoms opening at 2 30 and East End Gyms at 4 15.

Wilkinsburg Athletic Association Eclipse Club East Liverpool Eclipse Athletic Park Wilkinsboro McEl Cargo Battery Mercer Weetlake Swift Tarentoms East End

Wilkinsburo Eclipse Rally Past East Liverroot In Ninth

East Liverroot August fifth special reports a grand kicking match as Wilkinsburo Eclipse and East Liverroot exchange blows. Coyle and Mitchell power eight runs in the ninth while Daniels Westlake and Donnaghy feature for the visitors. Final line shows Eclipse secure victory with a four run margin.

East Liverroot Wilkinsburo Donnaghy Coyle

Our Boys Beat Butler Club In 18 Inning Bout

The Our Boys of Pittsburg edged the Butler club after 18 innings by a 5 to 3 score. Butler tallied 8 hits while Our Boys earned 2 earned runs. Batteries: Our Boys Cowan and Bryce versus Butler Stevick and Miles.

Borien Our Boys Pittsburg Butler Club Butler Cowan Bryce Stevick Miles

Bellefonte blank Bellefontes win 9–0 to lead league

In Bellefoste Pennsylvania on August 5 a championship game between the Phillipsburgs and Bellefontes ended 9 to 0 in favor of the Bellefontes. The victory places Bellefonte atop the Mountain League standings.

Bellefoste Phillipsburgs Bellefontes Bellefonte

Parker Greys Rout Seiberts 10 to 0 On Home Ground

Parker Greys defeated Seiberts of Pittsburg a second time today on the former grounds by ten to zero. Batteries were Parker Fidler Bell and Stein against Seiberts Dunn and Northwang. Game played in Parxas Pennsylvania on August fifth.

Parxas Parker Greys Seiberts Pittsburg Parker Fidler Bell Stein Dunn Northwang

East End Gyms to play ringers at Gym Park against Sewickleys

The East End Gyms will field a lineup at Gym Park against the Sewickleys with Westlake or Haller catching Rinehart Doyle at short F Barr at first Jay at second Caro at third D Barr in left Steen at center Co Addy in right field.

East End Sewickleys Westlake Haller Rinehart Ae Doyle F.barr Jay Caro D. Barr Steen Addy

Brookville Team Wins After Visiting Opponent

Clanion and the Brookville squad visited today and returned home victorious with the final score recorded as a win for Brookville. The home team batteries were Hronert and Quinn, while Brookville’s duo Startzell and Duncan starred on the visiting side.

Clanion Brookville Hronert Quinn Startzell Duncan

Slugger showdown as leaders face tough test

The incoherent scrawl references baseball teams and players, noting New York as a team relying on two pitchers and mentioning Gotham players like Dowse and Weaver. It cites Chapmans beating the M. Dicksons and a Cleveland lead with Clarkson, plus other hazy items about pitchers Cowan and Seanean.

Sullivan 18 All Right Despite Rumors Of Injury

Rumors that Sullivan has broken his leg or fallen from training are denied. He remains under close surveillance by several men, with no discipline breaches possible. A Bridgeport scouts the scene, noting a tall young woman’s attempt to tramp with him, then a storm, and Sullivan counting pounds toward a lighter condition for a forthcoming match.

Canor Peace Inx Sullivan Phil Casey James Robinson Manhattan Athletic Club Casey Livan Jack Ashton Pere

The Keystone Road Race To-Day

The Keystone's 15 mile road race starts at 4 PM with good but uneven roads. Secretary McGown reported gutters dug and gravel strewn at Economy and Leetsdale, slowing riders. Many will ride from Sewickley to Hayesville. spectators travel on the 2:15 train and return after 5 PM hoping for fair weather and a large crowd.

Keystone McGown Leetsdale Sewickley Hayesville Aayesville

Pict and Schaefer win carom match at Vignaux academy

In Pants on August 5 Pict defeats Schaefer 15 points up in a three cushion game after Schaefer scored 2. Later Schaefer and Carter lose a balk line match to Garnier and Piot with totals 174 to 266. The Dispatch previews Negro superstitions as a Northern girl explores Alabama’s black belt.

Vignaux Pict Schaefer Schaeffer Carter Garnier Piot Alabama Dispatch

Local News in Brief Summary Headlines

The Eighteenth Regiment and duty at Homestead will be paid to it. Maron Govkrier will speak at Idlewild Park Lutherans' picnic next Thursday. Mrs Anwy Wattner sues Annie Scott for 5000 dollars over slander. Citizens' Traction Relief Association to picnic at Silver Lake Grove on Wednesday. Thomas Andreson of Singer Nimick & Co. mill had his hand crushed. Cuantes Kazi hurt by a large cast at Black and Steel Works. Baptist reunion planned at Idlewild on Thursday, August % with an exciting program. A police dog belonging to Edward Zink shot by Olver Mackey. dog bit several children. Carl Davis, injured at Liberty street fire, resumes duty with No. M engine company. Union Republican Club (colored) paraded city streets with Prof. Alamond Harry Werrs leading. A 9-year-old named Harry Werrs fell from Saw Mill Run trestle with internal injuries. Mrs. T. C. Swattow seeks Department of Public Charities aid. husband deserted, no local friends. Hinam Travel of Cleveland announces Hebrew news in Pittsburgh starting September 1. People’s Party of Allegheny County operates from Curry Universality Building, room 4, to launch campaign.

Homestead Maron Govkrier Idlewild Park Anwy Wattner Annie Scott Citizens' Traction Relief Association Silver Lake Grove Thomas Andreson Singer, Nimick & Co Cuantes Kazi Black and Steel Idlewild Feeroctors Edward Zink Olver Mackey Carlas Evan Davis Liberty Street No. M Engine Company Tar Union Republican Club Colored Aeek Alamond Harry Werrs Main Street Wabash Avenue T. C. Swattow Department of Public Charities Hinam Cleveland Pittsburg

Caves of the world explored by Martel in The Dispatch

Martel previews global cave systems in tomorrow edition of The Dispatch, detailing cave geology, cave tourism, and exploration highlights.

Martel

Waterrond and surrounding brief gas strike noted at depth 750 feet

TEI-STATE BREVITIES reports a strong gas flow struck at 750 feet in Waterrond Erie county marking new territory. Other items cover and list multiple local incidents across towns, including accidents, arrests, lawsuits, and events with little detail on outcomes.

Buffalo Harness Meet Delivers Record Breaking Racing

Buffalo crowds witness a record setting harness meet with 15,000 on hand and every heat under 2:20. Robert J and Flying Jib shine in top races as 2:27 pace marks and 2:11 first heat thrill. Weather clears track then rain threatens finale. Belle Wara and Virginia Evans among winners amid fast heats and heavy wagering.

BufFaLo Vitello Hubert Virginia Evans Robert J Hal Pointer Allen Lowe Jib Geers Nightingale Addie L Belle Wara

Cincinnati trotting meeting billed as greatest ever

E. R. B. Lowery, a pool seer formerly of the city, predicts the Cincinnati race meeting of four hundred e. tries will be the greatest trotting meeting held there. He has purchased 10 season tickets for his patrons.

E. RB. Lowery Cincinnati E. Tries

Brighton Beach Races End Quiet, Poor Card Noted

End invites all of his Pittsburgh friends to attend the races. BRIGHTON BEACH RACES report a dismal day with no favorites winning. Prince Peyton, 6 to 1, won the opening sprint. Gloriana failed as 9 to 5 favorite. Zampost struggled. Adalgesa won the second by a head over Trondaway. Lyrist faltered. Wilson Taylor edged Bergen’s horse by a short head. Lizzie, the 6 to 7 favorite, won the fifth by a length. Podiza placed third as favorite faded. McIntosh upset six straight favorites as Fidele finished third. Time results for each race given.

Baieuron Braca Brighton Beach Gloucester Prince Peyton Gloriana Zampost Adalgesa Trondaway Bergen Wilson Taylor Reynolds Willie L Lizzie Rear Guard McIntosh Rings Fidele Rothy Vernon Neste Ngs Nibren Ie Ioe Natha Ete Certs Ik Podies Foe Wwreek Furionga Mackintosh Hoey Even

Public Benefit: Paddler Hagan Seeks Cure for Chronic Head Aches

Mr Hagan a Clinton mills worker living on Clinton row West Carson street Southside describes long headaches from repeated work exposure he says worsened with neuralgic pains and congestion. Doctors Copeland Hall and Byers explained catarrhal inflammation from neglect and offered a months long treatment plan.

George Hagan Clinton Mills Mr. Hagan Clinton Row West Carson Street Southside Loften Hagan Copeland Hall and Byers Mr. Sanders Fred Lyons Westinghouse Machine Company Mr. Lyons Drs. Copeland Hall Dra. Copeland, Hall & Byers

Allerton to Race After Light Injuries

Des Moines race updates say Allerton suffered only a slight spinal strain and will start in the Davenport event with Delmarch at the August meeting, according to Davenport dispatches to Des Moines officers.

Allerton Dus Morsts Des Moines Davenport Delmarch

Pittsburg Football Club meeting and upcoming shoots

Misc notes report an important Pittsburg Association Football Club meeting at George Tann's Alls in the evening. The Tiffin Ohio Gun Club plans a shooting tournament on September 6 and 7 with expected large attendance and fine state grounds noted.

Pittsburg Ass George Tann Tiffin E. Corrigan Overton Ward Brothers Cornw Saratoga Hank Ward Ellie Ward University of Pennsylvania Gil Ward Josh Ward Dan Manhattan Athletic Club Abell Sarat

Ward Police Roundup and Local Court Actions

Reported incidents show suspects in the Twenty-eighth ward station as suspicious persons. Multiple assault and battery charges before Alderman Toole, including Grance LichtxHELP and Janzs E. Paant. Liquor sale charges against Braxces McCurry and a trunk found on Forty-third Street. Arrests and hearings for robbery suspicions, railroad train trespass cases, false pretenses, and larceny by bailee. Proceedings also concern Mrs. Sullivan and Edward Stubgen over disputed rent. Local cases list arrests, bail Fixes, and hearings scheduled for Monday or Tuesday.

Eowanp Riczarps Robert Hughes Joax J. Lewis J. Bashfield Alderman Toole Grance Lichtixhelp Braxces McCurry Third Avenue Toole Peter Carr Ford Forty-third Street Seventeenth Wari Janzs E. Paant R. D. Chester Chester Market Street Edward Ricsards Twenty Hagerling Pittsburg Virginia Dennis Creghan Thomas O'Donnell Loughrey Constasie Markey Alderman McNterney Bridget Hemzstaffer Timothy Gormon Gormon Anna Sullivan Alderman McPike Edward Stubgen Sanam Potts Collins Avenue East End Warner Laura Jefferson Phills Mrs. Jefferson

People Coming and Going at Local Hotels

Seemingly many travelers and locals were noted at Pittsburgh hotels. William A. Carr of Union Trust left for New York and a coast trip. Mrs. John D. Tucker and Mrs. Thomas Strickler headed to Kansas City Denver Santa Fe for six weeks. Guests included Dr. B. F. Wastheitien A. W. Potter, John Cunningham, W. H. Davis O. A. Evans, H. W. Breckenridge, J. E. Long J. & J. McConnell H. Coe M. W. Smith among others visiting from various towns.

William A. Carr Union Trust Company New York City Norrgansett Pier Seaport John D. Tucker Pee Thomas Strickler East End Kansas City Denver Santa Fe St. Roberts Boyd Crummler W. H. Davis O. A. Evans Washington Anderson Hotel H. W. Breckenridge Wellsville Duquesne J. E. Long New Castle Anderson J. &. J. McConnell Lancaster H. BR. Coe Allentown Seventh Avenues M. W. Smith Altoona St. James

Body of infant found in cigar box near sewer mouth

At noon yesterday boys playing near Thirty-third street found a baby’s body in a cigar box at the sewer mouth. Officer Thompson notified authorities and the body was removed. The infant was badly injured and lacerated. further details were not learned.

Thirty-third Street Nun Babe Thompson

River News And Notes Specials Telegrams To The Diepatch

River news brief from Louisville reports cloudy weather and rising water with 2 feet 7 inches on the falls and 4 feet 1 inch in the canal. The John K Speed passed up while Morris left for Leavenworth. A rumor says the engine may return to Carrollton trade within two weeks amid freight listings for Cincinnati Utana wood Carrollton Big Kanawha Evville Carrie Mope Falls City Kentucky River.

Louisville Eiver John K Morris Leavenworth Carrollton Itures Cincinnat Utenawood Big Kanawha Evville Carrie Mope Kentucky River Falls Cty

River conditions and departures in multiple locations

River reports show Evansville at 1 inch fall, Wheeling at 3 feet 7 inches and falling, Cincinnati river rising with fair and warm weather, and Memphi 15 at 14 feet 7 inches and cooler with clear skies. Departed Ben Hur, Parkersburg noted.

Evansville Wheeling Ben Hur Parkersburg

River traffic and dock updates along the Ohio river scene

River conditions show water three feet three inches below Davis Dam with the river falling. Multiple vessels pass Davis Dam locks. Cora and other boats tow large goods downriver. Dredge boats idle, repairs underway, and new excursion service planned between Glendale and Braddock aboard the Venice.

Fire Department Tests New Ladder Truck Aerial Track

Officials tested a new aerial track ladder truck yesterday afternoon on Montour War. It features a 65 foot extension raised from the center by two men and lowered by one. The truck includes Purpur ladders for wall scaling between windows, a Pittsburg novelty.

Pittsburg

Electric cars to run on Birmingham Short Line by September

Electric cars are expected to operate on the Birmingham Short Line by September 15 as right of way across the tenth street bridge is secured and the bridge strengthened for the new line to pass over it.

Birmingham Tenth Street Bridge

Knife Wound Incident Near Washington Street

Timothy McCarthy, unacquainted with his assailant, lies wounded at Homeopathic Hospital after a knife attack on Washington Street Wednesday night. police investigate, suspect unknown assailant.

Timothy McCarthy Homeopathic Hospital Washington Street

Pocketbook Lost on Forbes Avenue in Oakland

A pocketbook lost on Forbes Avenue in Oakland is believed to be with a Squirrel Hill carrier. It contains three city wa mod and Sam Tower. A reward is offered if returned to 6153 Forbeset, Oakland.

Forbes At Oakland Squirrel Hill Forbeset

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