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Pittsburgh Dispatch

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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1891

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11

Pirates Triumph Over Quakers in Phillies Exhibition

Silver King led Palmer Neil's pirates and impressed with skill before being benched after five innings. The Phillies, led by Gl eason and Mayer, rallied in the eighth. Delahanty and Thompson drove in runs as Philadelphia edged ahead then held on for the win. Mixed fielding and costly plays marked the game with several errors and notable baserunning miscues.

Len Rierbaner Beacie Hamilton Phillies Ecoring King Gleason Pittsbarts Tielding Wesclerre Rau Clements Myers Io Wetter Mayer Carroll

Giants Top Cincimatics After Well Played Game

New York defeated Cincinnati after an even contest. Connor hit a three-bagger and Whistler a home run, contributing two runs and the decisive scoring aided by Glasscock’s single. Attendance and final score not provided.

New York Giants Cincimatics Connor Glasscock Whistler

Brooklyn Beats Chicago Leaders in Exhibition Game

The Brooklyn team easily defeats Chicago leaders in an exhibition clash, with Basil ahead on offense and Luby erratic while Nicol pitched in the third inning. Attendance 2515. Final score figures and player notes listed, detailing hits, errors, and bases on balls.

Brooklyn Anson Chicago New Yeak Chicagos Basil Luby Nicol

Rumors Swirl Around Cincinnati Association Club Disbandment

Reports claim the Cincinnati Association Club faces possible disbandment though manager Bancroft denies orders to disband and says he must travel to St. Louis with his team. Telegrams at the Dennison House reference Mr Gillette of the Milwaukee Club and hints of hidden negotiations involving Von der Ahe and Brush.

Ciscinnati Cincinnati Association Bancroft St. Louis Dennison Gillett Milwaukee Gillette Louisville von der Ahe Brush

Westervelt Invited to Pitch Season for Englewood Club

Westervelt of the Englewood Field Club has been invited to finish the Amateur League season for 1,000 dollars and a 3.00 dollar offer for next year if satisfactory. At about 22 years old, the promising pitcher has repeatedly impressed New York batters at the Polo Grounds with his speed and control, leading management to expect his value will grow.

New York Westervelt Englewood Field Polo Grounds Westerreit Fred Carrolls A. McMahon John von der Ane Pridons Lim Pittsburg Association Nicclee Geener En Jong Wouter Smmer MtTaiz Bart Jim Ewnne McQuaid Lynch Tarentums Manafields Gardiper Lovell Madden Herdic Pease MicHart Dwyen Kingston Horace Banquet Chicago Toredargston Garfield Eine Assox Wetcester Anson Ewing Ford New Inventors New Haven Providence Albany Burnham Tursay

Cincinnati Club to Continue Regular Schedule This Season

President Von der Ahe announced that the Cincinnati club will not be disbanded and will finish the season on its regular schedule. A temporary arrangement at Louisville favors this outcome, while Milwaukee would join the American Association only as a ninth club and would not play unless another franchise surrenders.

St. Louis von der Ahe Cincinnati Louisville Milwaukee

Providence May Also Go

Providence Baseball Club faces possible dissolution after Eastern Association funds shortfall. Umpire Cheney received a telegram from President White stating the league cannot meet the club payroll. Players may continue cooperatively, but success is unlikely.

Providence Baseball Club Cheney White Eastern Association

Americans to Meet Girard Club in Money Match

Yorkestons Aug 14 The Americans and the Girard club will play here tomorrow for 20 dollars and the gate receipts. In the first two weeks the Girard team defeated the Americans 4 to 2. A large amount of money is being wagered on tomorrow's game.

Dispatch Yorkestons Girard Club Girard Puma

Our Boys Lose to Athletics in Pittsburg Telegraphed Game

A telegram from Aus reports Our Boys of Pittsburg lost to the Athletics by 4 to 0 in a game this afternoon. A return match is scheduled for tomorrow. Separately the City Hall clerks defeated the policemen by a close score of 8 to 7.

Jouxe Trons Aus. l Our Boys Pittsburg Athletics

New York Girls Defeat Graves Team 9 to 2 in Afternoon Match

The Girls of New York defeated Graves 9 to 2 in a plum afternoon game. Spectators were few with about six percent of capacity in attendance.

Aug. W New York

Rain postpones all New York and Pennsylvania League games

A special telegram from Bnavrory reports rain across the district causing all games in the New York and Pennsylvania League to be postponed today. The Dispatch previews weekly sporting events in tomorrow's edition.

Tite Dispatch Bnavrory New York Pennsylvania Baslcball the Dispatch

Poisoned by a stale melon in Greensburg case

In Greensburg August 14 the poisoning charges against Mrs Nichols over the Morris child were not pursued. Doctor Grace testified arsenical poisoning, but evidence showed the girl ate watermelon cut three days earlier and other physicians say stale fruit caused the illness.

Greensowns

Loss of American brig Achar near Tuxpan

The American brig Achar ran aground off Tuxpan in Vera Cruz state and was a complete loss. The entire crew was saved.

City Or Mexico Achar Tuxpan Vera Cruz

Brilliant finish crowns grand circuit meet at racing park

Rochester reporters describe a dramatic free-for-all trot featuring Rosalind Wilkes and McDoel as the finale to a rain affected grand circuit. Playboy leads early heat but Rosalind Wilkes wins in a tight finish with Turner and Doble in pursuit. The meet closes a week of strong racing before moves to Hampden Park next Tuesday.

Rochester Rosalind Wilkes McDoel Ryland Guy Stewart Playboy Dave Wilson Frglemnan Bdierinss Rem St Hamlin Almont Frank F Nutting King Captain Lyons Glperria Fugieman Dibs Ve Wilson McDoeel Alvin Turner MecDoel Fater MccDoel Conn McPeeter Frank Dortelt Itsvecsesereseensnerses dl Florence G. Srscaseessterestaessescersens C. J. Hamlin Belle Hamlin Justina New England Hampden Park Springfield Mass

General Jackson questions Huron Futurity declaration

General W. W. Jackson of Belle Meade Stock Farm visited Jerome Park and challenged the claim that Huron, owned by Ed Corrigan, was declared out of the Futurity Stakes. Jackson said only Corrigan could authorize such a declaration and vowed to investigate who was responsible if it occurred.

New York W. W. Jackson Belle Meade Stock Farm Nashville Tenn Jerome Park Huron Ed Corrigan Coney Island Jockey Club Corrigan Belle Meade Gener Jackson Corrin General Jackson

West Chester race entries list for tomorrow’s card

Schedules the West Chester program with entrants across six races including horses such as Mecken Kil deer and Shipmate and stakes like the West End hotel stakes. Numerous stables are named including Morris and Alonzo with a wide field of contenders and handicaps noted.

TITE West Chester Thwarters Headleap Btridvaway Meriden Wit Izzie Alrshalt Pouemony Resrinney Lanptakne Bangart Terriver Riot Kirstem Prather Beansey Lire Peter &. Siath Thuarters St. Cynostre Mr Lancolet Peinwood Dim Clan Walcot Targnin Fauster Dr Daisy Woo

Winners at Satatoga Sanatooa Aug H

Weather was threatening yet pleasant as the Saratoga track played host to a racing card. Results show multiple races with horses Bermuda Palestine Redfellow Castaway and others placing, and betting odds listed for each event.

Horse Racing Results from ChicaGo Track August 14

Five furlongs winner Nihil with Sallie Taylor and Patti Rosa crowding the top three. Second race over a mile plus saw Carus Patricke prevail with Hueneme and Thine following. Third race covered a mile and one quarter with bandica Sungerrearst first Insolence second Ell third. Time noted for several races with Maud Bo Roth and Kismet among the places. Later mention of Keersie An Offer From Williams and Inpersprence with Aug 44 date in Ia.

ChicaGo Nihil Sallie Taylor Patti Rosa Thine

Stamboul and Nelson Horse Race Offer Weighed

The Stamboul owner seeks a $2000 stake in California with Nelson’s horse allowed $5000 for expenses. Nelson’s owner offers to trot for any sum halfway between Maine and California. C W William offers Allerton stake at Kite track with $5000 expenses per horse. Stamboul’s response pending.

Stamboul Nelson California Maine C. W William Allerton

Garfield Park race results from Cutcaco fair

Races at Garfield Park show Blue Maid wins first race and Leap Blowom second. Ben Cox and Robin Hood dead heat in the one mile race with bets off. Jockey and owner ruled off after third race. Other event results include Orlie and Addie in the furlong, Aloha Pied Hopper second, Lea May and Langtry third in subsequent events.

Cutcaco Garfield Park Blue Maid Lemon Blowom Leo Ben Cox Robin Hood San Saba Sg. Rau Robie Hood Ben Orlie Addie Coliath Earth Bratt Tolles Aloha Pied Hopper Long Shore Ivy Reil Jonuste Cinenes Doe 'T Lea May Langtry

Washington Infantry Field Day at Camp J Heros Foster Ohio

The Washington Infantry held a day of target practice and battalion drill at Camp J Heros Foster Ohio. After dress parade they staged a fireworks display and a mock battle on the lake front with music, recitations, songs, and kazoo band entertainment drawing about 400 visitors and many locals.

J. Heros Foster Washington Infantry Kuntz Lew VosKamp Harry Genfusa Roeder Nielbaum Ravenna Kent A Vance Roaser David Allen al McEwan

Saltsburg Tennis Club Hosts Annual Tourney At Kiskiminetas

The Saltsburg Tennis Club opened its annual tourney at Kiskiminetas Springs with strong attendance and exciting matches. In Gentlemen's Singles D Barr defeated Rose 4 6 6 4, Kincaid beat Lyon 6 2 2 6, Reed defeated Painter 6 3 6 3, Kelly and Martin won their matches, and Wilson advanced by default. Second and third rounds completed with Barr, Reed, Painter, and McMasters shaping the field as finals loom.

Saltsburg Kiskiminetas Springs Barr Rose Kincaid Lyon Eee Ane Reed Zap Painter Harter Kelly Stewart Martin Meikvaler Wilson Kinter Kincardt Rely McMasters Wits

Hanlan Alleges St John Letter Proposed Fixed Races

At a regatta in Dernort Mica Aug 4 ex champion oarsman Edward Hanlan accused J A St John of offering to arrange boat races between Jake Gaudaur and Hanlan with Hanlan winning to create a profitable pot. Copies of the letters were sent to Garfield in Washington.

Canadian Association Garfield Amateur Rowing Association Washington Hanlan St. John Jake Gandaur

Fitzsimmons Pritchard Fight Offer In San Francisco

The Pacific Athletic Club of San Francisco offers a purse of 12500 dollars for a fee bout between Bob Fitzsimmons and Ted Pritchard the English middleweight champion.

San Francisco Pacific Athletic Club Bob Fitzsimmons Ted Pritchard

Rowers Confirm Plans for September Meet in New Westminster

Toronto Ost Ang M Hanlhan and OConnor have promised to row at New Westminster in September. They will leave Toronto on September 11.

Toronto Ost Ang M—Hanlhan O'Connor New Westminster B. C

Baseball notes and racing chatter from city desk

A cluttered update covers pitchers, sprinters, and managers with lines on Inks Sheehan and Bucklet. It mentions Anson’s team drawing crowds, possible new pla yers for the Mansfield and Manafield clubs, and a discussion of Clemente catching Tim. Also noted are New Haven disbandment rumors, league meetings in New York, and Hal Porter’s racing record and early career.

David Sheehan Bucklet New Yorks Anson Fr. P. Grmuex Broadway New York Ornal

Powder Explodes Killing Two Men in West Virginia

A violent blast in West Virginia claims two lives amid a spree of powder accidents. Investigators tie the event to heavy industrial activity and warn of further dangers in the area.

Gamblers Ordered Closed in McKersport Action

McKersport authorities move to shut down gambling dens along with speakeasies. The Mayor's order gained council backing to enforce the crackdown. Dens are to be pulled next week, with police promising further actions against all patrons and operators.

McKerefront Pittsburg

Jail Delivery Foiled by Deputies During Attempt

In Warrerainuns Aug 4 deputies thwarted a jailbreak at the jail. Prisoner Kirby held on a grocery burglary charge hid an exact wax impression of jail keys in his cell and outer door, planning a wholesale escape that night. The keys fit locks but were seized before any damage occurred.

Warreranuns Kirby Eor

Skeleton Found in Slippery Rock Creek Cleft

Two local men discovering a complete skeleton ten feet below the surface in a rock cleft along Slippery Rock Creek near New Castle report the remains of a man who likely fell to his death. The county has recently yielded multiple skeletal finds, including a separate discovery in Perry township.

Slippery Rock Creek New Castix Perry Township William Wick William Barrack Smilies Slippery Rock

Murderer Captured in Braddock House

Police arrest a Hungarian house occupant and Paul Clossick of Cleveland among others as a murder boast surfaces. Clossick reportedly admitted killing a man in Cleveland. he vanished tonight and companions corroborate the claim.

Bravpock Paul Clossick Cleveland Clossick Patrophea George Sabol

Union Men Held for Court on Livelihood Charge

In New Castle William McBride Robert Wait and David Wilson faced a morning hearing on charges they sought to deprive J. H. Johnston of his livlihood by firing him for working a non union laborer for a contractor. Each was held on 600 dollars bond.

New Castle Aug. M William McBride Robert Wait David Wilson J. H. Johnston

Columbus Grove Bank Robber Escapes After Hold Up

A young man matching the Columbus Grove bank robber’s description robbed a gambling house in Sam Wagner’s establishment at Dartes. He fled with revolvers drawn after refunding $195, with pursuit not attempted. A St Marys dispatch said the suspect is traced to Kenton and may be arrested within 21 hours.

Dartes Columbus Grove Sam Wagner Wagner St. Mary‘s Kenton Boergnin New Bremen Rouble

Powder Mill Explodes Killing Two In West Virginia

At Kellogg near Huntington West Virginia the Kellogg Powder Company mill blast leveled three buildings and injured many workers. J W Roler and Timothy Cooney died late reported. John Justice and five others burned but hoped to recover. About 14 000 pounds of powder were stored in the affected structures.

Hustrixotox W. Va Kellogg Powder Company Kellogg Ohio Kellogg Company J. W. Roler Timothy Cooney John Justice Elloge Company

Pittsburg Wife Seeks Missing Husband in Greensburg

Mrs A C Isaacs of Pittsburg, widow of the late Greensburg Steel Works manager, seeks her husband who vanished after organizing a steel plant here. An investigation is under way as she accuses him of desertion. He is reportedly in Nevada under the alias W H Wock, attempting to start another steel venture.

Greensmoro A. C. Isaacs Pittsburg Greensburg Steel Works Isaacs Sfairs Pss Issacs Ee Vu W. H. Wock Elizabeth Gans Mrs. Gauss Henry Gauss Ctual Bussyess College Sixth Avenue Corner Wood Street Business College Day Aps M. J. Conner J.hillips Willan A. Golden Oearies Ae H A. Wooda Mary Lea

Wife shoots husband in suspected jealousy dispute

Weer Barooewater Pennsylvania August 14 Mrs James Moore shot her husband through the right lung in a quarrel over a $2 task and alleged jealousy toward her sister who is receiving his attention. He was alive at noon and no charges were filed yet.

Weer Barooewater James Moore Moore

Tornadoes and High Winds Hit Western Ohio Aug 14

A tornado passed northwest of Lima at 4 PM with strong winds and hail four inches deep in places. Beaver Dam and Rawson reported heavy hail and crop damage including unroofed barns. Ada suffered wind damage and crop losses as hail damaged corn. Henry Miller’s barn near Catro was struck by lightning and destroyed.

Lima Beaver Dam Ada Henry Miller Catro

Campmeeting At Ridgeview Park Draws Large Attendance

The Ridgeview Park campmeeting opened with strong turnout as visitors arrive by every train. 125 cottages were nearly full with two remaining, and Rev D J Davis of Apollo preached to a large audience with D D Miller leading elder duties and inviting several prominent divines.

Ridgeview Park Rinseview Parn Nee Er Miller D.D Blairsville D. J. Davis Apollo

One Hundred Miners Strike at Spring Hill Mine

One hundred miners at the Spring Hill coal mine above Turtle Creek quit work today in protest of the discharge of their duckweighman. The mine supplies coal to the Pennsylvania Railroad engines and continued action could cause serious inconvenience if the strike persists.

Beappock Spring Hill Turtle Creek Pennsylvania Railroad

Insane Wife Ida Ronect Commits Suicide in Barn

Aug 14 at Gray's Mills Mrs Ida Ronect wife of Frank Ronect hanged herself to barn rafters after weeks of suspected insanity. She had eluded guards last night leaving a husband and no children. The report notes other local items including mill work, water works reservoir, bank plans, and various accidents and crimes in surrounding areas.

Franbury Ida Ronect Frank Ronect Gray's Mills

River News and Notes from Wheeling and Nearby Ports

River depth at Wheeling 3 feet 9 inches and falling while parkersburg and Cincinnati report rising water. Smithfield street bridge shows 5 feet 8 inches with forecasted rain. Carpenter's Mexico letter previews Aztec-Japanese lineage comparison for tomorrow's Dispatch.

Alleguexy Junction Mougantows Bhownsville Warres Wheeling—River d—Allen Parkersburg Hudson Cincinnai Berchelor Pittsburg Smithfield Street Bridge Carpenter Mexico

Coffee Market Roundup Passes Through Rio and New Orleans

Market notes show Rio de Janeiro trading firm to fair at 10c. New Orleans quotes mixed between ordinary and fair at 18,190 for the period. New York options drift with small changes, steady overall. totals include 15,200 across several futures like September, June, and December. Rio remains more active and lower with fair cargoes No.7 at 174 to 174c.

Baltimore Rio New Orleans New Youk Iigiaic

The Drygoods Market Shows Steady Demand

The drygoods market at first hands displayed no special activity but there was a little more doing. Most orders were fair and the jobbing trade more active. Popular makes continue in fair request and are generally well sold up and steady in price.

Fires claim multiple buildings across regions

Yesterday and the night prior in Youngstown Hollidaysburg Alliance and nearby towns suffered major blazes. Losses ranged from 4 000 to 11 090 with several structures fully insured. A church fire at Braddock destroyed an Episcopal building. motives unclear amid storm conditions.

Youngstown Joseph Smith Hollidaysburg Clark Soap Company Alliance Mra Julia M. Cubbison Allegheny Waynesburg H. Maple Wayne Webster Rutan Caaniel Wilson John Thompson Madson Gotnto Wilson Thompson Hos Braddock Fifth Avenue Tre

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