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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1891
Page
6
Nancy Hanks sets a new mile record in 2 12 4 at the grand circuit meeting, with Deble guiding. The mare finished strong, indicating potential faster times, and scrutiny of the field noted improvements and pace through divisions and heats.
An OCR filled report notes a successful racing day with Edge Will's Get shining in an exhibition ball and colts competing in multiple stake races. Winners included Josie J and Fern year-old stakes as drivers and horses showcased strong performances amid a crowded, lively event.
The Famous Mare Firenzi won the Champion Stakes at Jerome Park amid pleasant weather drawing a good crowd. Races included a mile and a half event won by Friends, with West Chester and other horses placing. Garfield Park meet results noted Hawthorne races later with Marmoss winning a one mile race in a dead heat.
In the program between Falerno and Prince for place, Prince Henry takes victory over Neathew in second and Julia May in third with time noted. The third race goes Nero first Silverado second Trashee unlisted. Fourth race mile and 70 yards sees Ethel first Mire bent second and Carter third. Fifth race mile and one furlong names Long Mat second Winslow third. Time noted as Lone.
Purtavetrama, Aug 4. Baldwin whose pitching and nerve carry the Phillies to a 6 to 5 victory over Pittsburgh. Kling relieved but struggled in the second inning as Miller and Beckley sparked a two run spree. Wild throws and timely hits backed the Phillies as Allen injured his ankle in the sixth. Final score Philadelphia 6 Pittsburgh 5.
In a tight Cleveland vs Boston game the Spiders rally in the eighth after Nichols limits them for seven. A two-out, two on situation produces a run and a home run by Virtue to tie. Tun Caine secures the win with two out in the eighth. Attendance 3,323. Cleveland 6 Boston 5.
In New York on August 13, Cincinnati defeated the Giants 4 to 9. Attendance was 1,435. Key players included O Rourke Halligan Rely and Cowper for New York with Homer by Cowper, while Cincinnati featured McPhee Latham Crowning and OReilly. Final line score and notes list earned runs, hits, and errors.
Anson carries his luck as the Bridegrooms fall to Chicago in a 9 8 battle at Brooklyn. Attendance 4573. Key plays include Burns and Merritt driving Chicago offense with strong fielding from Gumbert and Carathers. Series notes list this game amid Pittsburg at Philadelphia and Chicago at Brooklyn fixtures.
Records show multiple matchups including Cincinnati versus Boston with errors for Louisville and Baltimore games. Notable pitchers and batters mentioned include Bettger Dry Bonar Maguire Merkin Townsend Louteville and Donahue with results listing scores and fielding errors across Columbus and Athletics contests.
An old sport brief records a Jamestown versus Erie matchup with scoring errors and multiple battery pairings cited. Bradly and Williams are listed as catchers or pitchers, with Well as umpire. The fragment mentions Bradford as a venue or team and includes scattered score figures and racey lines.
The Leaders and Tailenders of the County League meet at Liberty Park tomorrow with Climax facing East End Gyms. Climax won’t have Wasmunil and Stevens while East End lose captain Dan Barr after last Saturday’s injury. Horace Hemphill and Yrissari bolster Climax pitching and outfield as Horace Joe Hill’s backers wager on a low slugger tally.
The Western Association reshuffle leaves Pittsburg to receive likely only one new pitcher, Inks, after terms and advance money are paid. Minneapolis and Milwaukee stay in the league and Ward, Grim and Darling appear lost to St. Louis, hurting local plans.
Pittsburgs Our Boys baseball team lost to the Grays in an afternoon game. Cowan was injured yet his support helped limit the damage as pitchers Walker and Pritcham contributed. Grays travel to Charleroi Saturday to face Tener. Jeannette led with six base hits. Our Boys had three. Umpires were Splain and Deuts. St Louis note reports Secretary George Munson arriving with Darling Ruger and McQuade.
Brookville defeated Reynoldsville 12 to 5 as pitcher Whitehill dazzled with a puzzling delivery and a standout performance in today’s Pennsylvania baseball game.
In Johnstowix on August 13 the lawyers fell to the merchants 14 to Zito in a match game of ball. The game marked the first pairing on the city grounds deeded long ago to the town by founder Joseph Johns.
President Von der Ahe of the St Louis Baseball Club returned from Louisville where he studied the Louisville club's status. He said the Louisvilles will complete the season and will not sell to Milwaukee or any other city.
Saltsburg beat Fairbanks 36 to 0 today with King and Wilcox for Saltsburg and Rupert and Eckenwood for Fairbanks. King fanned 12, Rupert eight, as Saltsburg rapped 23 safeties while Fairbanks managed three hits.
Grant White and D. BR. Sheehan posted a $10 forfeit each to race 100 yards in late August at Exposition Park or Homewood Park. Both sprinters are well known in Pittsburgh with Sheehan described as a veteran and White as a rising star likely to draw heavy betting if the weather cooperates.
Fred Austin and Bert Morrison from Greensburg arrived in Newark after leaving San Francisco on May 10. John Shaw of Lancaster joined them at Greensburg and rode with them into town. The pair plan to go to Buckhannon then turn back for a long ride to Tampa Florida.
Henry Mullin a colored sprinter issues a challenge to Tony Thompson another local sprinter for a $10 side 1 mile race after a prior defeat here. The note lists sports events and letters about local clubs and injuries, including Bridgeville and Fayette City teams, with an upcoming Kinney’s athletic event for the Amalgamated Association widow fund.
One thousand passengers used the 250 to-morrow rate on the Pittsburg and Western at 10:30 a.m. city time. Tickets available at our office or depot one-half fare by P. & L. EL BR. OB. Blac k & Barro, $5 Fourth avenue.
Two Manipur leaders linked to the March massacre were executed at Manipur capital gates. The Senaputty and a Tongal General were hanged after appeals failed, with troops present to quell any disturbance. Regent of Manipur and Prince Angoa Sena face transportation for life and property forfeiture.
Lexpos reports on Tn Darkest Russia second edition exposing Russian anti Jewish abuses. It cites Czarina refusal to allow Hebrew soldiers at Moscow inspection, broader outlawry of Hebrews, and letters from Russia Germany and London noting refugees aided by the Hebrew Emigration Committee with discounted fares to America.
Ong Moy Toy and Tsang Ding, two Chinese residents on Mott Street, moved to Charity Hospital with ulcers mistaken for leprosy. Doctors soon declared them undoubted lepers, prompting a clash over isolation and hospital placement amid calls for a dedicated leprosy facility.
The Aug 13 report notes the Triest failure and Russian ukase dampening international stocks. It warns of possible public unrest from crop failures, a potential government diversion via foreign tensions, and a cereal price rise as rye shortages lift maize demand in Liverpool.
A Pekin dispatch reports several powers have issued a fresh joint note to China's government demanding immediate steps to safeguard foreign residents after mobs attacked missionaries and others in the Yangtze valley. The note signals a push to compel China to secure lives and property of foreigners within its borders.
The Novosti article on European politics reviews the Salisbury Government's course and argues that if Britain maintains its current stance toward France and Russia, Europe’s peace will be guaranteed for a long time.
In Pennville about 5000 farmers and families staged a riot after drinking at a reunion. Liquor sparked fighting as 300 men and boys clashed for hours using fists and carriage whips. A ringleader was knocked down and kicked while defenceless, in a critical condition as hundreds watched from rooftops.
At Amsterdam on August 13 the Worlds Y M C A gathered for its second day. William D. Murray of Plainfield N J presented a paper noting rapid growth and resources in American associations and their work to develop religious life and lead to conversion. Afternoon addressed social questions and evening discussed Catholic country challenges to development.
In Loxton on Aug 13 the resignation of Sir Hector Langevin from the Canadian cabinet as Minister of Public Works prompts strong commentary. The Chronicle and Advertiser condemn Ottawa corruption while the Pall Mall Gazette lauds the step and hopes for proof of integrity.
The Cologne Gazette reports the Emperor dislocated his right knee after slipping on the imperial yacht deck. Dr Leuthold treated him with knee cap replacement when needed and bandaged the knee. The Emperor can stand and walk with the knee protected. Immigrant Commission Heads to Russia for five weeks then returns via Hamburg and Bremen.
Post Office Inspector Stuart received news that W. F Mortimer, secretary of the National Capital Savings Building and Loan Association of North America, left Minneapolis for Chicago then vanished. A warrant for his arrest is noted. a receiver seized letters since his disappearance, believed to contain remittances to be returned.
Mrs ex President Polk, aged 88, is gravely ill with general congestion and periodic pain. Doctors fear a fatal outcome tonight or tomorrow as she has long lived in Nashville and briefly in Washington during her husband’s career.
Chinese immigrants aboard the steamer Oceanic were blocked from landing by Collector Phelps following a Treasury Department circular citing the Wen Sing Supreme Court ruling. The decision requires a consular certificate proving mercantile activity, effectively excluding most Chinese except diplomats.
A delegation of Omaha smelter employers met President Barton to negotiate terms for resuming work. Barton demanded return at old hours and wages, with start-up within 48 hours and reemployment of existing workers except James Bacon. The employers expect compliance and Barton agreed to a six‑member committee for further talks.
A six week spree of sheep slaughter in southern Westmoreland County is now blamed on wolves after earlier reports cited dogs. Hunters spotted multiple wolf packs around Mechanicsburg ridges and a lone traveler was chased for miles, shots fired to deter the animals.
Newark Ohio Aug 1 Seventeenth Regiment troops occupy the city for a six day camp at the Old Fort The Seventeenth Regiment band arrives with several other companies as the event begins marking a lively municipal observance by state noted volunteers.
The United States Weather Bureau officer in this city provides a temperature comparison for Aug 13. Expected ranges and trends are outlined, with notes on humidity and conditions affecting the day's climate.
River reports from Louisville note a falling water level with falls at 1.6 feet, canal 5.9, and 0.5 feet below. The Sandy replaces the City of Madison in Cincinnati trade. Ora Lee to be launched. Josie ferryboat to depart for New Orleans. Cumberland river packet named Alex Terry after Nashville figure themes Ryman. Captain A H Dugan returns from springs. Alex Terry ready to leave by Monday.
The Monoaxtons-WWier shows 4 feet and stationary level with clear conditions. Thermometer readings around 5 P M show 7s? at 5 P M. The Browxsvi.i river at 5 P M stands 4 feet 1 inch and stationary with clear sky. Wannex-Eiver at 5 P M reports 0.8 feet and falling, with clear and pleasant weather.
Weathered report lists arrivals and departures along rivers with stations like Cairo Memphis St Louis and New Orleans. Notes low or rising depths including 4 feet 2 inches 19 feet 6 inches and 11.9 feet as warmth and rain threaten navigation along with scattered clear or partly cloudy conditions.
Levee gossip notes rising water at the harbor with repairs on dam No. 1 and the big lock. Up river boats James G. Blaine Germania Elizabeth in service for Morgantown and Elizabeth. Hudson delayed by low water, carrying freight and passengers to Cincinnati. Tom Dodsworth on docks as captains confirm, and five lawsuits against steamboat Joseph Nixon for services rendered while seized by U S Marshal.
In Cincinnati on August 15 rumors spread that Camp Washington Building Association faced serious financial trouble. Ex Secretary Jacob Franzieb allegedly misappropriated about 15,000 dollars using bogus checks. An expert’s findings suggested a shortage not less than 15,000. Franzieb remains in the city and may be arrested tomorrow. he threatens to name others involved. He had served as secretary for several associations, including Allemania, which he allegedly defaulted to 6,000.
In Leadville the Bohn shaft near Harrison avenue reported a major discovery after diamond drills reached 312 feet. The vein yields extremely high grade silver ore with ore values from 100 to 200 ounces of silver per ton, marking the richest strike in years in the mining district.
John Born, from the Eighth ward of Allegheny, won a calf dressing contest at the fair with a nine minute time. His rival John Hewburger of Wheeling finished in 11 minutes and 1 second. Referee Mr. Bader and timekeepers Lip rt and Masser oversaw the event as about ten thousand spectators looked on.
The funeral for Henry N. Devil was held at Irwin yesterday afternoon with a large attendance. Six Pittsburgh police officers served as pallbearers and returned yesterday evening.
Dudley Frayser president of Security and Memphis City banks and a leading Memphis figure was chloroformed and robbed at the Gayoso Hotel. A man calling himself John A Morris of New Orleans coerced a $5000 check endorsement and kept Frayser prisoner until the attempt ended with the banker unconscious and the assailant vanished.
Ottawa report on Sir Hector Langevin the former Public Works minister denying bribery and money gifts from contractors. He details loans to Le Monde, a $19000 rebate under Chief Engineer Perley, and claims about Thomas McGreevy campaign funds and notes. He mentions Mercier and harbor loan disputes without full knowledge.
A series of blazes destroyed sawmills and factories in Lamar Colorado Owosso Michigan Detroit and Benton Ridge Ohio. Losses total about 260000 and 3 hundred workers lost their jobs. Most insured losses range up to 120000 with several facilities uninsured. Fire origin linked to boiler and top-floor collapse.
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