Pittsburg Ball Club Struggles as Manager Clashes Emerge
New York dispatch reports tensions between manager McGunnigle and players amid a rough start to the season. Pittsburgh, facing internal strife, vows to rebuild the lineup as Western teams press the East and standings shift. Pitching changes loom with talk of new arms from Patten and Simenise, while Cleveland, Chicago and Philadelphia jockey for position in a tight pennant race. موس
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Saturday Ball Games Across Cities Feature Multiple Matchups
Regional schedules show games in Wee Yorksale and Brooklyn with teams like Huonles Galvin and Her evr, and players such as Radhearne and reren. The Dispatch notes standings, travel, and to day’s aspirations including Chicago at New York and Baltimore at St Louis.
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Herevr
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Hice
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Rae Terol
Association Games Recap From Early Season Showdowns
The record outlines results from games featuring Louisville Cincinnati and Washington with Athletics and Boston in the mix. Key items include errors by St Louis Times notes and pitcher batteries Fitzgerald and McGuire contributing to a sequence of scoring and misplays across multiple venues.
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Butinton
Farrell
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Keefe May Skip Pitching This Season Says Keefe
New York May 2 Brooklyn rumors swirl as Keefe weighs returning. President Byrne questions need for more pitchers while offering terms if Keefe proves arm strength. Ward notes Keefe will test fitness at Polo Grounds before deciding to sign or wait until next year.
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Brooklyn
Byrne
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Bridgeville Club Manager Explains Stance on County League
Bridgeville manager C. P. Marza issues an authorized statement defending the club’s stance. He explains pressure from East End Gyms and a proposed $30 forfeit, asserts Bridgeville will not be discriminated against, and calls for harmony to keep the League long lasting.
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Quicksteps Edge Goulds In Ninth In Close Game
The Quicksteps defeated Goulds of McKeesport in a hotly contested nine inning matchup. Jahn and Copeland combined for strong battery work keeping the Goulds at bay as Quicksteps broke through late for the win.
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Tom Ryan Knocks Out William McMillan in Welter Battle
Tommy Ryan easily defeats William McMillan of Washington D C in Richardson Illinois on the Chicago St Paul and Kansas City line. The welterweight bout ended in the third round after Ryan dominated with swift punches and precision, McMillan overmatched by weight loss and fatigue.
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Danny Needham
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Entries for $10,000 Race at Garfell Park Extended
The closing date for the Garfell Park $10,000 race has been moved from August 2 to August 11 at the request of owners of high class racers who seek more time to enter.
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Big race at Garfield Park on August 22
Weather and track conditions are poor for the upcoming race at Garfield Park. The field includes Kingston Longstreet Marion Michael Racine Ve D'Or Kingman Chief and Bon, with other starters likely among the entrants.
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Seven American Association clubs seek Renan resignation
A telegram from Crecixgall August 9 reports seven clubs of the American Association have asked Edward Renan to resign the Pendleton club presidency. Renan attended the game but declined to comment. Secretary Johnson of Cincinnati says officials may protest, yet ire club will be removed from Cincinnati before season end. Manager Barnie claims Ward, Connor and Donnie Rich son will play next season with capitalists backing teams in Brooklyn Chicago and Pittsburg.
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Ministers Meet In Swiss Talks On Proscribed Princely Pretenders
Russian and French ministers plan a late August meeting in Switzerland to discuss Franco Russian relations and the withdrawal of princely pretenders' proscription. M Ribot and M De Giers may meet in Lausanne or Luzerne to explore economic and tariff issues amid Zollverein debate.
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New church begins larger building project after foundations
Foundations for a larger church are completed and brick work will start tomorrow. Rev. Dr. Passavant of Pittsburg presided at services today, which drew a large crowd and were very interesting.
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Fisherman Shot by State Officer in River Seinage Incident
In Darton Ohio on August 9 State Deputy Game Warden L K Britain fatally shot David Mellvain during a moonlit seine operation near Harshmanville. Britain and Ren Leitner confronted four men. Mellvain fired, Britain returned fire, and Mellvain died. No arrests followed. Osborn of the Fish Commission pledged backing.
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Revolt in China threatens dynasty and foreign interests
An Aug 9 Herald report from Shanghai outlines widespread uprisings along the Yangtse Kiang led by the Kolghwei with support from provincial officials and literati. It notes famine, consular fears, and Chinese Naval maneuvers while detailing foreign powers ready to defend expatriates in Shanghai and the looming exams mobilizing up to 100,000 participants in Nanking.
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Pittsburg Red and Gun Club Heads to Grenadier Island
The Pittsburg Red and Gun Club members departed for Grenadier Island Ontario on Saturday. The Western Pennsylvania group, famed for summer excursions, plans a four to five week camp stay, with all members expected to reach the camp by week’s end.
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Local baseball notes and scattered sports chatter
The Sewickley Grays beat Emsworth 6 to 4 while Emsworth beat Swissvale 61 to 17. Mentions of future matches include Bridgeville East End and Jeannette Johnstown games. Other items cover managers, fines, and horse training philosophy with scattered sports and local names.
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Murdered his Father in Fight at Home in Cincinnati
Charles Nieman aged 20 shot and killed his father George Nieman a cobbler in the family home after a quarrel with his divorced wife and siblings. The son seized a loaded revolver, confronted his father at the stairs and fired at the foot of the steps. Charles was arrested as the father’s body went to the morgue.
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A BIG POSTAL UNION GROWS AS VIENNA CONFERENCE MEETS
Captain Brooks reports Vienna delegates from nearly all civilized nations except two hold a postal congress. Australia joins the union on October 1, rates may adjust. sample package size expands to 12 by 8 and 4 for foreign double postal cards after July 1, 1892.
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Socialists to Be Educated Opened Six Schools
Boems August 9 Herr Liebknecht today opened six schools for training Socialistic Laborers. The object is to give a sound practical education. Four thousand applications were made for admission but the schools can accommodate only 1,000 persons. Efforts will be made to open other schools.
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Mayor hosts reception for International Geographical Code delegates
BeERse August 9 The Mayor welcomed delegates to the International Geographical Code with Mr Stout of New York Prince Henry of Orlains and Prince Roland Bonaparte present at the event with formal receptions and greetings.
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British Ships Demand Compensation After Harboring Refugees
Lexpos August 9 British ship owners including Strathearn Birdston and other vessels seek compensation from the Chilean Government for harboring refugees during the attack by Congressional forces on Piasgua.
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Balmaceda Aims to End Chile War With Arbitrator
The partial report from Madrid says President Balmaceda seeks peace by appointing an arbitrator to settle the Chilean conflict between the government and insurgents.
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Man Whips Crowd Sparks Street Turmoil in St Louis
Daniel Burman stopped at Michael Becker s house in St Louis on August 9, challenged to whip anyone present. He attacked several people with a whip, sparking a mob affair that required police to rescue him from the angry crowd. Burman was badly hurt but expected to recover.
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Death of Editor Croasdale
William T. Croasdale editor of the Standard died at New Yorks Mernewold Park Sullivan County of peritonitis. Born in March 1844 in Delaware to Quaker parents his career included editing the Star then writing editorials in New York. He supported Henry George for mayor in 1886 and led credentials for the United Labor Convention at Syracuse in 1887.
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Colonels Fight a Duel Near Mexico City
A duel at Piedad between Colonels Francisco Nevoya and Manuel Blanco ended with Blanco wounded in the arm throat and liver after ten sword assaults. Nevoya sustained minor scratches. President Diaz had forbidden military dueling, so both officers face arrest and punishment.
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Fire at Hart pantaloon factory raises suspicion of arson
A pantaloon factory fire at Max Hart's plant in Philadelphia is suspected arson. Hart and foreman Adolph Burnside were detained at the Fourth district station pending fire marshal investigation. Department loss estimate is 1 dollar, while Hart reports stock losses around 4,000 dollars. The on site accounts say the blaze appears highly suspicious.
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Too Wicked for Uncle Sam Postmaster Turmoil in Western Town
In Coxcorpian Kansas a mass meeting denounces Victor Taylor Superior postmaster after a divorce and remarriage linked to a California trip. Citizens urge President Harrison to remove him from the postmaster job following the scandalous conduct and new marriage.
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Woman in Pars Green Suicide Attempt in Arrox
In Arrox Wisconsin on August 9 Mrs William Drager took three ounces of Paris green then cut her stomach with a razor in an outhouse. She slashed again, reaching into the vitals through the wound. She survived for four hours after the attack following a recent quarrel with her husband.
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Man Struck by Bolt Dies After Injury
Special telegram reports William Childrey of this city died about two weeks after being struck on the head with an iron bolt by Thomas Scott. Scott was arrested, fined for assault and battery, rearrested, and faces a murder trial after an inquest showed a fractured skull.
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Corner Stone Laid for St John Lutheran Church
A telegram from McKeesport dated August 9 reports the corner stone ceremony for St John Lutheran Church on Nin Avenue with Rev J C Rupp pastor. The small rear-plot edifice will be attractive and modest in size, marking an upward step for the congregation.
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Unfortunate drowning at Clatsop beach in Astoria
Mrs. Parker wife of P. W. Parker proprietor of the Masorian drowned at Clatsop beach this afternoon while bathing. She was with two others who were swept from shore by a strong undertow but reached safety. The body had not yet been recovered.
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Weather Outlook and Temperature Report for Regions
The bulletin covers Western Feansy and Ohio with generally fair skies, light local rain possible along the lake shore, southerly winds, and near stationay temperatures trending cooler Monday night. West Virginia remains warm with southwesterly winds and fair conditions. The report lists maximum and minimum temperatures and rainfall figures for the period observed.
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River News and Notes from the Aug Dispatch
SPECIAL TELEGRAM REPORT. River business in dall with water lower stations. Weather clear as river rises to seven tonight with three feet on the falls and one inch in the canal. Ten feet four inches below. The Burkeye State bound for Memphis arrives with a model tow from Cleveland. The Fleetwood departs for Cincinnati.
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River Gauges Report Clear Weather Across Towns
The Upper gauges indicate River River at 6 feet and stationary with clear warm weather. Morgastown shows river at 4 feet and stationary with a 92 degree reading. Brownsville reports 4 feet 1 inch and falling with clear conditions and a thermometer at 1 p.m.
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Weather and transit brief from Pittsburg and Cincinnati segments
Weather clear and warm with the river at Cincinnati rising to 1 foot. Transit notes list arrivals and movements at Pittsburg and Cincinnati including barges on the river and city updates.
Clearing House Exchanges Rise Across Cities in 1891 Week
A Pittsburgh report shows an 8.02 percent weekly rise in total exchanges to 76,907,111 dollars for the week ending August 8, 1891. Excluding New York, exchanges climbed 11 percent to 44,948,356 dollars, with gains noted across several clearing houses.
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Fire destroys mills and society hall in Canton and Altoona
A Canton maize pattern works “Sherlock” burned with heavy losses, insured partially. The A P Kistler flouring mill in Carroll Fairfield burned yesterday morning for about 20000 dollars, with 4000 bushels of wheat lost. Incendiary fire suspected. The Frohsian Singing Society hall in Altoona was nearly destroyed, losing a library and furnishings.
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Chasing a Murderer Prolongs Pursuit in Ohio Countryside
In Columbus Grove area, 1000 volunteers scour fields near Bluffton Beaver Dam and West Cairo for a bank robber and murderer. The fugitive eludes capture as residents mourn farmer William Vandermark killed by a gunman.
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Vindicating Himself Ex Bank Examiner Drew Speaks on Keystone Affair
Ex bank examiner William P. Drew sent a detailed statement to Secretary Foster defending his work on the Keystone National Bank case. He explains the January report was preliminary and the Clearing House loan certificates were unusual liabilities known to the Comptroller's office. He notes the omission was not found until June and cites earlier concerns about Keystone and Spring Garden Banks.
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Four youths drown after squall capsizes Pewaukee boat
Four young people, children of prominent Milwaukee businessmen, drowned when a small sail boat capsized during a squall on Lake Pewaukee. The victims Albert Barth Emma Barth Martha Kindling and Clara Siegler aged 15 to 20 were among seven in the water after the boat sank. The tragedy occurred near Pewaukee a noted Milwaukee resort area.
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Speen Shop Offers Fine French Satines Styles
Wash Dreas Goods invites customers to visit Speen to view a selection of stylish fabrics including the finest French satines. The notice highlights new fashion fabrics and market styles for shoppers.
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