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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1891
Page
6
A vivid Chicago Chicago Tribune style recap describes a dramatic baseball game where Chicago toppled by an opponent amid talk of luck or hoodoo. Key moments include Pfeffer’s error leading to a four run rally and Gumbert’s late heroics for the visitors.
Letham and McAleer clash as Cincinnati faces Cleveland in a heated baseball game marked by a late sequence where McAleer is knocked down and Latham swings. Crowds react as the effort continues to completion with multiple players involved and the attendance noted as modest.
New York defeated Boston in a 10 to 2 league game. Hickey hit a home run and stole bases while Ewing struck out seven. Firetia and Richardson contributed errors for New York as Mowten earned the win. The league standings show Chicago and Brooklyn leading with Cleveland and New York close behind.
In the Association Games report, teams such as Boston and Baltimore appear with mixed results. Hits and errors are listed for cities including St Louis Milwaukee Elmira and Washington with batteries and umpires noted for each game. The Erie league section names Jamestown Olean and related batteries in concise box score style.
Report from Exposition Park previews the last Chicago season game with potential arrivals Prank Ward Lally and Reilly infield and outfield shifts. Dick Johnson Arthur Whitney in talks. Carroll likely released if no new outfielder. Whitney weighing offers from New York Pittsburg and Columbus with Columbus favored.
Western Baseball Association president Krauthoff and Kansas City club president Speas arrived after a 75 mile stagecoach ride to Yellowstone. The coach was stopped by two masked robbers who demanded cash watches and trinkets, then sent them toward the railroad. They later telegraphed home for money to continue.
West Newton hosts the Alvertons for a second meeting with a clear win. battery work by Marie and Lovell and strong batting from Wasbabwugh lead the visitors. West Newton errors and wild pitches pile up as Alvertons take the contest 6 to 4.
Informal talks toward a six club league with Milwaukee and Lincoln out. Manager Dave Rowe would bring his Lincoln team to Moxstarous to form a Minneapolis club. The plan aims to win the pennant for Minneapolis and then challenge the Ecagne champions in a world series.
The American Association magnates met and admitted Milwaukee to finish Cincinnati's remaining games this season. Cincinnati remains in the Association for next year. President Kramer offered to resign but was not accepted. Players Vaughn Carvey Mains Dwyer Vanavin move to Milwaukee. Marrhow received offers from Washington Johnain Whitney from Pittsburgh with Whitney also courted by Columbus and New York clubs.
Aug 14 Cox reports the A C Ansons of Connellsville beat the Hill Top Stars in a game held behind strong pitching by Christ and a powerful hitting display from Samson who collected two singles a double and a home run The Stars were limited to four hits by the Ansons battery work indicating the Ansons are the leading 1 year old club in Westwordland counties.
President Packard of the Denver Baseball Association wired the Western Association manager that the Denver club would finish the season only if another club could be found to play with it.
Stormvarieny Mass Aug S W F Mur phy of the New York Athletic Club rode a pneumatic machine last night at Springfield bicycle track and established three new records.
Murphy and teammates set sprint times at Peoria with a quarter mile in 35 seconds and a half mile in 1 00.96, beating a 245 second American record. Officials included Rouse as referee and Whipple as timer, with 200 spectators attending.
The Grand Circuit meeting at Hampden Park began with favorites winning all three opening races amid a damp, muddy track. N T H edged Martha Wilkes to lead the field in the 2:16 class, while Abdallah dominated the later heats. Futures for the 2:22 and 2:35 trots include nine and fourteen nominees respectively at Hampden Park.
The Tuscarawas Trotting Horse Breeders' Association opened its annual meeting in Castox with four events. Weather was fine, track good, and prospects were strong for a successful meet. The card includes races with times noted such as a 2:54 mile and a 2:32.2 mark, featuring horses like Marwood and Aza Sally Walker.
The Dispatch reports Uniontown racing starts next Wednesday with three days of events. A correction lists the program: day one features 2:0 trot and 5 year old stake. day two includes 225 pace, 2:19 class trot and a running race.
August 18 Morri Park hosts Omni bus day with a heavy shower. Omnibus stakes lead feature as a full track field runs six furlongs to a 1 12 time. Entries listed for tomorrow include maiden two year olds, handicaps, and steeplechase events with noted contenders and times.
The Sanatoga track hosted today's races with Racine winning the one mile Pirot event and Prim taking the six furlongs. Other winners include Pessara in the mile and a quarter, Red Fellow in the mile and sixteen, and Carroll in the fifth race with times listed for each event.
In Carcago on August 16, Bernard won the half mile dash with Lyman second and Mise Lulu third. Nero led the one mile race to finish first followed by Insolence and Maud Howard. Dingsrwen won the mile and an th event with kwood second Eli third. Fan Bing took the six per oo race ahead of Maud H. Another record broken at the meet.
In Garfield track meet action Whitney edged Tomase by a nose in a mile and seventy yards race. Minnie c, Oli e Glehn and Huenomie also posted wins as horses clocked times around 1 44 and 1 42 for respective heats.
The 11th annual regatta of the National Association of Amateur Oarsmen took place on the Potomac with about 10,000 spectators. Events included senior and junior singles, doubles, and senior fours, featuring clubs from Boston to Toronto and Philadelphia to Washington. The convention voted to increase the executive committee from nine to twelve members.
For Western Pennsylvania West Virginia and Ohio generally fair with showers in mountain districts during the evening. Continued warm and variable during the period with warmer temperatures Thursday.
United States Weather Bureau in ProTserno lists daily temperatures for Aug 14 and 15 1591. Record shows maximum 27 and minimum 0 with observed rainfall trace.
Louisville dispatch reports river conditions with 2 feet inches fall and three new stern wheel boats nearing departure for New Orleans Nashville and a Kentucky river port. Inspections by government inspectors occurred in Jeffersonville on the Josie Alex Perry and Renova ferryboats, built by Captain Fal Howard. Departures include Big Sandy to Cincinnati City of Clarksville to Kentucky river City of Owensboro to Evansville and Big Kanawha to Currculiton.
River reports list several gauges with levels and trends including Allegheny Junction River at 2 feet inches and falling Cairo 9 feet 6 inches and falling Cincinnati 2 feet 2 inches and falling Cincinnati 2.4 feet and rising City of Providence Natchez New Orleans and Memphis mentions with conditions mostly clear and warm in places. The hot day noted and several departures are recorded with weather showing cloudy conditions in some locations.
Quiet riverfront scene reports low water keeping vessels idle with Brown Bros and Laughlins planning new river trade works. Nealis on route, H. K. will depart for Parkersburg while others await the river’s rise and the next boat movements around Brownaville and Tuk.
A canal boat carrying about 20 people from the Raper Methodist Church sank in Dartes this afternoon. Many passengers were injured while several were rescued from under the boat and taken to safety. It is unclear if any fatalities occurred.
The Russian czar favors a new three line rifle of 3?42 inch caliber, advancing from the Lebel and eyeing possible French alliance. France reportedly resists changing its 3?42 caliber, risking cartridge waste and strategic strains. France may supply Russia with weapons, but differing calibers complicate joint operations and the alliance.
Governor Pattison spoke to about 60 delegates at the Grand Lodge Knights of Pythias gathering in Pennsylvania. G I G John Davis introduced him as the event opened in Hanchenria with remarks on benevolent societies and universal brotherhood. The elections list officers and two new charters were granted at Tom's Run and Wellsboro.
The New Bern, sailing from Mexican points, faced a disastrous storm off the West Coast near San Francisco as it arrived with damage and reports of many vessels wrecked.
In Columbus Ohio a condemned killer Ed Blair to be executed Thursday night hid a knife in bed coverings and a brick in the tick and pillow. He attempted an earlier breakout by moving cells and was guarded after the discovery. Blair’s sister Laura is suspected of aiding the concealment.
Captain Hooper of the revenue steamer Corwin reports from Oonalasks that the San Diego schooner Ethel was seized near the Pribilofs on July 24 for sealing violations. The boat carried 18 salted fur sealskins 20 fresh skins 11 unborn pups 2 other skins and 200 pounds of whalebone along with a full sealing outfit. The master claimed guns were used only against a tin can and that several seals might have been killed while the Ethel lay near the seal islands.
In Louisville a German Catholic Central Society meeting featured Col. F. C. Ledergeber praising the Windthorst colony in Archer and Clay Counties Texas, said to span 75,000 acres in the Wichita valley. A condolence vote to the German Conservative party and a 00 donation to the Pope were noted, with a committee to study annual observances.
John Reagan pressed information against Patrick O Connor before Alderman Donovan for larceny by bailee. Reagan says O Connor received cloth for trousers and a suit for repair and cleaning, neither returned. O Connor jailed in default of bail awaiting Thursday hearing.
Harry S New son of John C New United States Consul General at London wed Catherine McLean in New York city. Rev Dr Tyler of Central Christian Church officiated at the ceremony held at the home of Mr and Mrs Frank McKee.
All engineers firemen and switchmen on the Peoria and Pekin Union Railroad at Peoria have quit work. Every engine is in the round house and business is blockaded.
A Boston mattress factory fire gutted Putnam & Co totaling about 15000 or more. Po cock Canning in St Louis destroyed with about 190000 losses. Waco Texas dry goods firms Goldstein Migel and Curtis Grand burned totaling 275000. Cambridge Tomon Iron Works and Damon Kendall shop losses near 200000. Harvard Dry Plate Company burned with 7000 loss. 280 workers affected with tool losses and insurance details.
A Little Rock dispatch reports the Arkansas State Alliance met today with all counties except 13 represented. The group adjourned after signaling a state ticket nominating convention to meet at Fort Worth the first Tuesday in February. The local platform question was discussed but no action taken.
Washington reports that a Blaine endorsement at the Pennsylvania state convention could seal Harrison’s defeat and prompt his withdrawal. Factions soften as ex opponents pivot to Blaine, with several Pennsylvanians in Washington noting changing support and planning a Harrisburg visit.
A special telegram from Reprono Pennsylvania reports Bedford and Somerset counties debating a party nomination. Somerset holds Congress and State Senate seats while Bedford claims the nomination, with party factions determined to fight through the summer over Senator Bangeanchek as the preferred candidate.
Corcunes Aug 18 Governor Campbell has been confined to his room for two days with a fever though his condition is reported to be improving physicians advise cancelling his engagements for two weeks yet the governor hopes to meet his first appointment next Saturday.
The Lackawanna Democrats met in Scranton to day nominated a full county ticket and elect 11 delegates to the State convention. All delegates will oppose any move to set Governor Pattison up as a presidential possibility.
The twelfth annual Farmers State Alliance session opens in Dallas with President Evan Jones presiding. The sub-treasury faction claims a majority, dividing the group into nearly equal camps as talks proceed.
Colored anti Prohibitionists of Iowa meet in Crepan Rhcarms. Resolutions call for voters to elect men who pledge to repeal the prohibitory law. The gathering adopts the platform unanimously.
Martin Woods was arrested by Detective Robinson on a charge of stealing $2 from Herman Marcus a Hebrew peddler. Marcus says they shared a room at 14 Logan Street and Woods left early Tuesday morning. Marcus found his trunk broken into and money missing. Woods denies the theft but wears a new suit and shows unexplained wealth. He is in Central Station awaiting a hearing today.
At J. D. Mc Bryce residence in Mt. Oliver a lawn fete raised funds for the Southside Hospital. About 21 attendees enjoyed Japane lanterns and bunting decor. Tables draped and filled with refreshments supported the event, organized by the hospital Ladies Aid Society who received financial praise.
In Grand Rapids Michigan fishermen report a cave 75 feet long and 40 feet wide discovered in a hillside. Inside they found silver beads copper kettle and a copper kettle as well as carvings. Settlers say legends speak of buried treasure nearby.
An advertisement extols Carlsbad Sprudel Salt as nature’s remedy for impurities in the blood. It warns to beware of imitations and requires the genuine imported article to bear the signature of Eisner & Mendelson Co., Agents, New York on every bottle.
Thomas McGreevy of Port Perry Pa, once crippled by catarrh and deafness, credits Electropathic Institute in Pittsburgh with a full recovery. He endured years of pain and poor digestion, consulted many doctors, then received an electrical diagnosis and treatment that restored his health and hearing.
Mrs. M. A. Sankey, aunt of evangelist Ira Sankey, describes a long battle with constant pain and successful relief after electrical treatment at the Electropathic Institute, 7 Penn avenue. She resided at 16 Lacock Street, Allegheny.
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