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Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1890

Page

6

Fall trotting meet at Homewood Park planned for September

Pittsburg plans a four day fall trotting meeting at Homewood Park starting September 23. Two major matches are likely: pacers Dallas and Hal Pointer in a 3 of 5 heats for 2000 a side with Park Association adding 1100. Rosalind Wilkes versus Belle Hamlin for 5000 aside with 1000 added.

PitMurgers Homewood Park G. A. McCracken Dallas Hal Pointer Rosalind Wilkes Beile Hamlin M. McCormick The Park Association McCracken McCormick Sire Bros Belle Hamlin Homewood Hamlin Terre Haute Philadelphia Pittsburg Pittsh

Cusick's Horee Wins 2:20 Trotting Race at Poughkeepsie

In Poughkeepsie New York the 220 trotting race postponed from yesterday concluded today with Owen Cusick's horse Bravie winning. The event faced a rainstorm that disrupted finishing and attendance.

Mr. Cusick Poro Ekerrste Anton Owen Cusick Bravie

Poor Card And Rain Delays At Chicago Racing Meet

August 21 Chicago reports a weak racing card with uncertain events as rain makes tracks heavy owners reluctant to start horses Palo Alto-Jack match postponed to tomorrow afternoon Five races listed with results from Palo Alto and San Mateo venues show early times and placements in each race with Simalos English Lady and other runners noted in order

WasninotTor Pak Chicago Iast

Corrigan Case Denies Immunity and Accuses Perjury

The Corrigan filing in circuit court today denies the accusation of immunity for gamblers and sellers and receipt of a corruption fund. It counters that the complainants have committed perjury in making the allegation.

Corrigan Answer

Races At Monmouth Park Post Quick Results

Race day results from Monmouth Park show Biedsoe winning the first one mile event with Chemist and Ed Bepper following. Serts Campbell takes the six furlongs in race two with Emmard second and Adventurer third. Time 1 65. Fifth race seven furlongs tops Worth over Singard and Kenwood. Time 1 23. Other placings include Clawood and Chesapeake with varied times.

BanaTooa Dri Secon Hartson Asa Woes Simalos Monmoorh Park Biedsoe Chemist Ed Bepper Serts Campbell Emmard Adventurer Porter Kildeer Fret Hood Toam Deman Worth Singgard Kenwood Clawood Chesapeake

Brooklyn and Pittsburg Play by Day in Two League News

August 21 dispatch from Brooklyn reports a tied game through seven innings between Brooklyn Players' League and Pittsburg Players' League. Ward's team shifted momentum in the eighth with a three-run inning. Beckley and Corcoran made key plays, while Ward was out sick in Philadelphia.

Bet Haslen Jobo Ward the Dispatch Brooklyn Brooklyn Players’ League Pittsburg Players’ League Eastern Park Staley Ward Philadelphia Hayes Beckley Pitwburg Kuehne Corcoran Quisn Orr

Philadelphia Players Beat Chicago In Close Game

Philadelphia defeats Chicago 6 to 4 in a fielding efficient afternoon. Attendance 2318. Notable plays include stolen bases by O Neill and Hyson and strong performances from Hallman Pickett Farrar and Milligan. Umpires Ferguson and Williamson officiated.

Philadelphia Philadelpia Players’ Club Chicago PHILA Reepar Grifin Baty Bo Vee Shindie Hallman Geran Mim T Hee Dtulvey Pickett Comlakey O’ Neill Hyon Aes An Sen Aallman Farrar Milligan Is “O'Neill Comiskey Williamson King Ferguson

New York Defeats Cleveland in Easy Baseball Victory

New Yorks Ewing led a one sided win over Cleveland at Brotherhood Park as Brown, Ewing, Connor and Whitney produced the bulk of the offense. Batters and pitchers faced routine work with Bakely earning the win and umpires Knight and Jones calling the game.

New York AB Pae Cleveland AE Brown Browning Ewing Pelety Connor Fas Larkin Basre Brown Snntters J See Whitney Bolen Boses Batere Bor Tindford Sotell Witd Bakely Tilme Knight Jones

Heard Fails to Deliver for Pittsburgh in Close Phillies Win

Philadelphia beat Pittsburgh as Heard, billed as an Egyptian-looking amateur, struggled to seal the victory. Bergers error produced three Phillies runs while Heard was hit only twice, with solid defense from Jordan Sunday and Allen and notable base work by Lytle and Hamilton.

Philadelhia Pittsburgs Sam Thompson Evansville Arun Berger Phillies Oly Jordan Sunday Allen Lytle Hamilton Gray Threebagger Miller

Brooklyn Beats Chicago In Low-Scoring Baseball Tilt

New York August 21 Brooklyn N L shut out Chicago today 6 to 0 in a pitchers duel. Pinkney Caroll and Cooney featured in a tight defensive battle as Brooklyn piled up the runs late and Chicago struggled at the plate.

Nichola Bostor Roof AB Cleveland Igher Fi Sullivan Smailey Ia McGarr West Kennett Zimmere Oelmey Zimmer Delane Bennett Spite-Powen Brooklyn Chicago New York N. L Cuicag Cooney Colling Carroll Pinkney Earle Burna Anson Fouts Karns Terry Glenalvin O'Daly Kitridge O'Brien Hutchoan Ojsmiths Wilmot Errora Chick Lefton Pinckner Collies O' Brien

National League and Players League matchups listed

Ball games today include National League Pittsburg at Philadelphia Chicago at Brooklyn Cincinnati at New York and Cleveland at Boston. Players League matchups feature Pittsburg at Brooklyn Cleveland at New York Buffalo at Boston and Chicago at Philadelphia. No Association games scheduled.

Brooklyn P.L Pituebdberg P. L Eee Buffalo New York Cleveland Pitnborg N. I Brooklys N. L Chicago N. 1 Clectecati SN. L Bester N.d W. L. Fe Boston Sune - L. Pe Pittsburg Philadelphia Cincinnati Association

Brooklyn, Rochester, and St Louis Batteries in New York Area Play

Summary of multiple baseball results and lineups across cities including Brooklyn, Rochester, and St Louis with match details and player names. Rain halted a recreation park game between Our Boys and Bridgeville, with a rescheduled afternoon date and listed nine players for both teams.

Columbus Columdus Brooklyn Gastriebt O'Connor Ford and Bowes Sarsembas Lou A Looleville Recreation Park Our Boys Bridgeville Oarmith Dietz Penington Leng Shames Pritchard Walter Vetter Rein Mallory Eneahge Sulak Cutler Hanser G. Smith Jones

The Corey Tournament Brings Good Shooting Despite Rain

In Corny Pennsylvania on August 21 the Corey Tournament saw strong shooting despite unfavorable weather from rain. Contest results list multiple events with names such as Wolstencroft Cody White McMurchy and Mallory, with trophies and place standings across singles and wards contests.

Corny Wolstencroft Cody J. White McMurchy Benscotter Linsley Kelsey Heikes James Bristol White Tippy Dickey F. E. Mallory McDonald Crosby Zigler Ei Burbige Mell Hill J. F. Mallory Stevens Osborne Clover Benscotver Me Endige James Orst Omen Dr. Miller EK D. Miller J. PF Dickey Zigier Linble Thurman Barse Folsom Skinner Willey Wolsey Benscoter Windsor Sera Crosby MccMurchy Kel- 4 D. Miller I. F. Mallory Burmesa Bristol McClure Tippy Genoineed F. Bolsey Bravens McMurphy A de Milter Aise Whitney Burbige Pape E. D. Miller L Wile Cartridge Company

Gun Shooters at Findlay Tournament Close Draws Large Crowd

The Findlay club tournament concluded amid threatening weather drawing many contestants and spectators. Ten events featured a $50 guarantee for two divisions with Richard Smith of Toledo winning the top prize by 18 hits in the final match. local merchants awarded prizes to players with the most wins.

Findlay Sivelen Richard Smith Toledo

Local Sportsmen Crack Down on Illegal Rabbit Shooting

Residents of New Caste Pennsylvania warn that rabbits are being killed recklessly with illegal methods. A local club plans to raise a purse and prosecute violators. A game warden will enforce rules as the shooting season nears to prevent field depletion.

New Caste

Dawlish Athletic Club Sets American High Jump Record

At a Dawlish meeting today Mr Bowden broke the American record for the high jump with a 6 ft 6 in effort. The club’s event featured strong performances and local interest.

Dublap Dawlish Dawlish Athletic Club Bowden

Tennis at Narragansett crowds stage week’s best matchups

At Narragansett RI on August 2 a large crowd watched the tennis tournament. J W Carver defeated D Miller in three sets, D Campbell beat Huntington in an unfinished match, and Carver later edged Campbell in the final round for singles. Doubles results featured Hubbard and Manchester, and Miller with Wrigh t.

Narragansett J. W. Carver D. Miller Campbell R. P. Huntington O Campbell A. H. Hubbard B. B. Manchester T. P. Borden J. C. Elliott S.C. Hodge H. M. Alexander JJ. Cramana E.G. Snow A. E. Wrigh M. Graham W. Birce Degarmandia W. RK. Weeoen Se T. Steele T. Ar Chase F. Moorhead H. M. Birce E. A. Thompson W. BR. Wright H. Manchester M. H. Wildes B. Dinsmore M.S. Degarmandia

Altoona Tennis Club Day Sees Rain Delays

Heavy showers disrupted the Altoona Tennis Club third day with little betting and many disappointments. Brookes beat Fay 6-3 4-1 in gentlemans singles while Lee and Brookes split one set 6-1 in Galf. Hooper and Lee won gentlemens doubles 3 6 1 and Miss A Holmes defeated Miss Askow 6-3 7-5 in ladies singles.

Altoona Hooper Lee Kipkead Barry Miss A. Holmes Miss Askow

New Local Athletic Club Organized After Cricket Dispute

Local efforts form a general athletic club to include cricket football and lawn tennis. A September 4 meeting will finalize organization at Exposition Park for contests and a football league may arise. Members of the Pittsburg Cricket Club and the Players' Sce ee Club are involved.

Pittsburg Cricket Club Exposition Park Sce Ee

Toronto athlete to headline local Caledonian sports on Labor Day

Word reached the city that E. W. Johnson of Toronto, noted as a champion all round athlete, will participate in the Caledonian sports on Labor Day. Miss Aggie Rankin and Leu Wilson of Woodstock, Canada, champions in Scotch dancing, will compete in the dancing contests.

E. W. Johnson Toronto Ponpee Aggie Rankin Leu Wilson Woodstock Canada

Sporting Notes and Races Across Local Clubs

Tuaford Street Stars invite Forbes Street Blogs to respond as Cleveland and Pittsburg drummers prepare for a ball game at Eecrestion Park tomorrow. Stonecutters Association plans seven events at Ross Grove with valuable prizes. Bridgeville Club faces GWoteet Recreation Park for a match. LUMINATOR, a Youngstown stallion, owned by Davis and Maclurg, has died. Brunot Island hosts an all day shoot by Herron Hill Gun Club with six contests and ten bird limits.

Tuaford Street Forbes Street James Murry Boyd Cleveland Pittsburg Eecrestion Park Stonecutters’ Association Ross’ Grove P. Mayza Bridgeville Ampere Gwoteet Recreation Park Tecay Youngstown Davis & Maclurg Lumps George Wilkes Brunot’s Island Herron Hill Gon Club

Late News In Brief From Across The Globe

Reports note good crops in the Canadian Northwest and military maneuvers at Narva expected to finish today. Miners and dockworkers strike actions headline Europe, with Tilberry dockmen winning a victory and Borinage miners striking. Armenian reforms discussed as the Sultan agrees to change. Charlesp Singh pardoned after apology. Phosphate lands owners in Canada delay rate talks with English syndicate. Dr Peters due in Berlin Monday with expedition results. A boat swamping at Conway Wales claims eight drowned. another incident mentions a large ship ashore off Long Beach Long Island. Pro Defense of England attacks perceived imperial threats. Spring Hill coal mines near Halifax concede all demands of 11,000 strikers. Boston area furnace workers plan nine hour day from September. Minneapolis census enumerator proceedings dismissed on overruling. An injured railroad accident in Mags, E. C. Bailey dies, death toll rises. Mexican government grants Roman art exhibition concession in 1872. French mill mission assists Sultan in artillery amid rebel Zemmour. France supports international Red Sea maritime accord to suppress cholera. US mission deaths from African fever noted. Owensboro Ky banker H Gaus dies after short illness with $1900 shortage. Cincinnati Times-Star elevator accident kills John Mots. Island switchmen strike ends as George Murphy reinstated. William Taylor kills William Barber at Lakeside Park in Goshen Indiana over a woman with an axe.

Narva Tilberry England Armenia Charlesp Singh Canada Peters Berlin Conway Wales Diana Hamburg New York Long Beach L. L Great Britain Spring Hill Halifax N.S Boston Vicinity Minneapolis McCaffrey E. C. Bailey Rains Mag Mexico Zemmour France Ee Tealy Red Sea Mraingman Mission Rt United States Godan Te H. ©. Gaus Bank of Commerce Owensboro John Mots Cincinnati Times-Star St. John George Murphy Island Willam Taylor William Barber Lakeside Park Goshen Ind Jee Taylor

Good Clothes Cheap at Pittsburg Combination Clothing Co

The Pittsburg Combination Clothing Co offers seven styles of men’s sack and cutaway suits marked 6 and 8 to attract shoppers this season. Pants priced at 1.25 compare unfavorably to other stores charging 2.50. Displayed in corner show windows, corner Grant and Diamond streets near the Court House.

Pitisburg Combination Clothing Company P. C Grant and Diamond Streets the Court House

Ladies' Selc Parlors Close Summer Stock on Dresses and Gowns

Notice notes dresses and gowns reduced to close summer stock at Parcels & Jones, 29 Fifth Ave. A death notice appears with a funeral to be held August 21 for an unnamed recipient, brief obituary details incomplete.

Parcels & Jorzs Fifth Ave

Powderly explains causes of Knights of Labor strike action

The piece outlines General Executive Board strategy and Powderly’s stance as labor tensions rise in New York. It notes orders to convene district assemblies, the move toward a potential general strike, and the dismissal of Knights of Labor members by the New York Central and Hudson River Railroad, with efforts at amicable settlement failing.

New York Powderly Knights Executive Board Lee New York Central and Hudson River Railroad Order of the Knights of Labor Order Knights of Labor J. J. Holland Webb Holland Mr. Holland K. of L District Assembly

Debs Says United Action Needed to Enable Strike

Debs in Terre Haute says a strike on the New York Centre road requires united action. He notes Supreme Council meetings must have full representation and a single negative vote blocks any strike, with California delegates possibly absent and San Francisco meeting plans in flux.

Terre Haute Debs Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen New York Centre Road Supreme Council Sargent Howard Sweeny Switchmen’s Mutual Aid Association Brotherhood of California

Strikers Capture New Arrivals at Buffalo Meeting

In Buffalo August 21 striking workers seized forty or so men who had arrived in the city for a large meeting. The captives included hires from Chicago and St Louis who claimed they were deceived about tasks and were told they were to accompany protected workers. No other change in the situation was reported.

Buffalo Central Lens Chicano St Louis

Mishaps of a Day in Pittsburgh and Nearby Areas

A series of mishaps occurred yesterday including a five year old struck by a buggy on West Main street, a beam injuring a worker at Liggett's Spring and Axle Works, a grinder at McNeil Bros.' Boiler and Machine Shops crushing his hand, a Pennsylvan ia Railway conductor with a crushed foot in East Liberty, elderly Illiam Earley knocked down near Sandusky street crossing, a small fire at Fred Bauersmith's Twenty ninth street home sparked by an oil can, a Pole at Jones and Laughlin's mill severely injured by a bar of iron, and Robert Manning injuring his side after falling from a Penn avenue cable car in Highland.

Dennis Hays Wood's Row West Main Street Thomas Harrington Liggett’s Spring and Axle Works Manchester McNeil Bros Twenty-ninth Street Griffin George Enright Pennsylvania Railway East Liberty Illiam Earley Sandusky Street Fred Bauersmith Jones & Laughblins Twenty Robert Manning

Knight of the Garter pin worn by St Paul man

James H. Drake of St Paul Minnesota owns a rare Knight of the Garter pin. It is a blue enamel garter with gilt lettering and a diamond set cross. The pin was given by the Duke of Sutherland during a visit by English capitalists including the Duke.

St. Paul America England Dewelers James H. Drake Mion Drake Duke of Sutherland Mr. Drake Order

Rapid Photography by Bromide Paper Printing Process

The Washington Post describes a rapid bromide paper printing method that can produce 2,000 photographs per hour from a single negative. The continuous roll paper is exposed briefly by an oil lamp and moved through exposure and developing stages, enabling mass production for books and magazines.

Railway President Denies Baltimore and Ohio Control

President Oliver of the Pittsburg and Western Railway Company again denies that the Baltimore and Ohio has secured control of his road. He has not disposed of 32,000 shares of stock to Baltimore capitalists, contrary to Baltimore reports.

Oliver Pittsburg and Western Railway Company Baltimore and Ohio Baltimore

Death in County Jail Delirium Tremens

Louis Balthaler a prisoner at the county jail died yesterday afternoon from delirium tremens. He had been committed on the 17th inst for drunkenness by Magistrate McKenna. His family was notified and he died at the jail shortly after.

Louis Balthaler McKenna Ace

Iron brokers from opera at the Duquesne for the day

General A. W. Jones Judge King B. B. Murray and E. M. Brown arrived at the Duquesne, all iron brokers, but none were communicative last night.

A. W. Jones Judge King B. B. Murray E. M. Brown Duquesne Aday

Dr J Sackville Detained After Drunkenness Charge

Yesterday morning a man claiming to be Dr J Sackville paid a city fee at Magistrate McKenna’s request for drunkenness and was released, but last night he was again jailed at the Twelfth Station on the same charge. Robert Hicks surrendered at the Twenty-eighth ward station, claiming membership in the Brownsville Avenue Terrors. John Murray was committed by Alderman Doughty on assault conduct and mayhem charges after allegedly beating John Carroll and biting a finger. Richard Hices, sought by warrants for malicious mischief on Brownsville Avenue, turned himself in at the Twenty-eighth ward station. Josephine Verdét accuses Monseur Balfour of assault before Alderman Donovan, alleging injuries to Mary Morris of 96 River Avenue. Detective arp J raided a residence. the proprietress and five men and three women were seized. HaGGerry will have a hearing Saturday before Alderman Donovan over an intrusion in Spring alley. A small freight wreck west of the Panhandle caused by a broken car journal. Jose rH McCabe, a boy, arrested for mud-throwing on Fifth Avenue near Gista. Peter McCor was excused for breaking several windows at J. S. Thomas’s house in Cape Caroline. Caroline, proprietor of a house raided in Allegheny, fined $30 and costs. William Dunseath, the jeweler, jailed on a pawning charge.

J. Sackville McKenna Robert Hicks Sation House Brownsville Avenue John Murray Alderman Doughty John Carroll Richard Hices Twenty-eighth Ward Perso Mary Morris River Avenue Allo Arp J Joamw Haggerry Donovan Maud Camp Panhandle Jose Rh McCabe Fifth Avenue Gista Peter McCor Frankstown J. 5 Thomas Cape Caroline Allegheny William Dunseath W. H. Wilson

Local Ward Committees Oppose Haight Street Sewer Assessment

Ward committees appointed by property owners of the Eighteenth and Nineteenth wards met the Board of Viewers to oppose the Haight street sewer assessment. The new institute for the blind aims to secure the Miller homestead on Center avenue to open a temporary school by October. Baltimore and Ohio Railway officials search for train wreck culprits with no results yet. A boy, Jonny Isner Jr., son of John Isner, is ill at 130 South Sixteenth with presumed grave illness. Coroner’s jury finds accidental deaths for Sammy Davis and Michael Swenlofski on the Allegheny Valley road. Park Committee directs re-advertisement for Monument Hill grading bids. Allegheny Streets and Sewers Committee advances action with further details pending.

Haight Street Institute For the Blind Miller Homestead Center Avenue Baltimore and Ohio Railway Atlantic Jony Isner, Jr John Isner South Sixteenth Humain Sammy Davis Michael Swenlofski Allegheny Valley Road Park Committee of Allegheny Monument Hill Allegheny Committee On

German Day Celebration Prompts Pittsburgh Interest

Interest in German Day grows as Pittsburgh Germans discuss reviving the observance marked by a former grand parade. October 6, the Germantown founding anniversary, is cited as the ideal date with talk of an industrial parade, banquet, or mass meeting. Squire August Ammon recalls leading the six year ago triumph that spanned three divisions and lasted over three hours. Local Germans favor American inclusivity and seek a creditable event for all.

Moe Pittsburg Germantown Philadelphia Ruoff Squire August Ammon Southside Pittsburgey South Side Ammon F. N. Stucky

Prince Bismarck Dinner Service Replication Amid Resignation

German silver mine owners plan to copy a dinner service owned by the State and present it to Prince Bismarck upon his resignation, signaling disinterested admiration. Earlier, Forbes Avenue reports note three burglary attempts on 368 Forbes Avenue and nearby homes. burglars woke residents and fled.

Prince Bismarck

Mathematics Harps and Rail Distances From Chicago to St Paul

A high school style puzzle notes the rail distance Chicago to St Paul as 420 miles and asks how far a point on a six foot drive wheel would travel around the curve. The column also lists various brief quotes from newspapers and remarks on politics, strikes, and civic pride.

Chicago St. Paul

Notable Visitors and Travelers Arrive in Allegheny Area

Hotel Federal proprietor Max Schneider returns from a two month trip noting the city’s enduring dislike of his efforts. Captain Scott of the Police Inspector's office reports from Boston via Washington with mentions of the National. Ex-Congressman George W. Crouse registers at the Seventh Avenue, along with other locals like George A. Baker and Judge James Ingram visiting various sites. Coroner's Clerk Grant Miller heads to Atlantic City, while Edward Jackman travels east on the fast line.

Max Schneider Hotel Federal Allegheny J. D. Ramsey Taggart Street George Peteris Schooley Station Armstrong County H. ©. Sherrard of Foraker Toubenville J. B. Donley Waynesburg George A. Baker Youngstown Seventh Avenue George W. Crouse Akron James 8. Kerr Katie Kensington James Ingram Monongahela House Grant Miller Atlantic City Edward Jackman

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