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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1890
Page
6
Boston clubs drew 24 000 fans over six games while Mutrie discusses near misses with Miller Pittsburg deal and the Brotherhoods plans. He laments attendance and notes Brooklyn and Chicago contenders as Cincinnati and Philadelphia press for standings.
A report claims W A Sunday will retire from ball playing at season end and accept an Assistant Secretaryship with the Chicago U M C A. His departure could reverse the exchange deal that sent Burke and Day to Philadelphia, suggesting a partial break up of teams.
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Disorderly crowd at Kansas City Denver game threatened to lynch umpire Jeyne after ninth inning calls. Jimmy Manning addressed the mob from an office fence, urged no violence, and the umpire was escorted to the clubhouse and then left by cab.
Derby reports show the Derby club receiving about 1.50 dollars per gate share, with less at times, while British League official Mr. Sudell blames high admission prices and top pitchers for weak turnout. The contrast highlights the contentious claim that baseball thrives in Britain and the cost of hosting ten men eats into profits.
Association athletic events feature Rochester hosting while Brooklyn visits Syracuse. Other games set Columbus at Toledo Louisville at St. Louis Chicago at Boston Cleveland at Philadelphia Buffalo at Brooklyn Cincinnati at Brooklyn Pittsburgh at New York and Chicago at New York.
Special Telegram to the Dispatch reports H M John Sen, champion sprinter and renowned all around professional athlete, died in San Francisco after six months on the coast. He suffered typhoid fever followed by peritonitis. Born in New York about 50 years ago, he left a fortune and leaves a widow and two children.
Edward Chickley, a Long Island Medical College student, shattered Nelison’s earlier mark by riding from New York to Chicago in 14 days and 6 hours. He entered Chicago with an 11 day and 6 hour segment, traveling through Pennsylvania and Ohio before a straight-line finish to Chicago.
Efforts to arrange a regatta for local professional and amateur scullers during the Exposition begin with a Thursday evening meeting at the St. Charles Hotel at 8 oclock. Sporting editors and aquatics patrons will attend with many oarsmen ready to race and veterans like James Taylor and P Lather offering donations and free services.
A challenge seeks James Gallagher to box Fred Wise with two ounce gloves for fifty a side and bare knuckles preferred at a mutually agreed time. An unknown contender may meet William Bissell who is to call at this office tomorrow evening between and 8 o'clock to arrange a match.
Sporting Notes recounts athletes, judges, and trainers for Labor Day races and boxing showdowns. It notes Partun Priddy traveling to participate, Ep Retz withdrawing a forfeit, and James McLaughlin planning work with Mike Dwyer. A Harlem river incident involves Jack nearly overturning in a paper shell. Bowen and Carroll prep for a $4000 bout, with Bowen basing in Louisiana and training in Atlanta while New Orleans interest grows.
Miss Harriet Hinkle 83, a descendant of Pennsylvania Dutch stock, died in the Mt Penn Gravity Railroad disaster. She arrived home in Philadelphia and will be buried in Laurel Hill Cemetery, which she bought about 25 years ago. She tended her grave meticulously visiting thrice weekly and guarding the site with a waterproof cover and rose bush. Her grave bears a simple, neat inscription.
In Robeson Township Berks County Pa Miss Hinkle famed for medical practice and wealth dies in Reading after a gravity road car accident while visiting the Mount Penn site. Her will is missing and her estate is valued between 100000 and 150000 dollars.
A violent riot broke out at the Sunny South Theatrical Company's show in Ceredo on Friday night. One man was shot and many, including performers and police, were badly beaten. the crowd hurled stones and the river was used to dispose of fleeing theater members. Police and local citizens attempted to restore order, with several seriously wounded. The incident follows tense scenes as President Harrison was expected in nearby Huntington.
The Rankin estate at Riverton, once bought by the Pennsylvania Railroad for a railroad right of way, was sought by Monon Furnace Company. Railroad men prepared to condemn and filed a $62,000 bond, but the furnace interests quickly purchased the property to locate two new furnaces once current operations are humming.
Telegraph report says Westinghouse Airbrake shop workers at Wilmerding are satisfied with pay and have not formed a strike committee. They earn per day and would be hard pressed to quit, as skilled positions remain filled.
News from Cresson indicates President Harrison is anticipated to visit soon, with Mrs. Harrison and family reportedly arriving with the party. The long-awaited appearance has been weeks in the making, though his presence in person remains uncertain.
At Fort Springs Greenbrier county Olivier Mann and Nelson Saylor were out hunting. Mann's gun discharged accidentally and Saylor, a Cincinnati man, was struck in the heart and died instantly.
The Lake brothers, Methodist preachers, developed Peck's Beach in Ocean City New Jersey into a seaside camp meeting resort. They bought the island for 8000 dollars, invested 250000 in railroads steamboat wharves levees and buildings, and sold about half of 3000 acres worth 30 000 building lots. The venture made each founder a millionaire. The operation remains Christian oriented but with new rules by the Borough Council restricting dancing and liquor. Revs Weasley and James Lake continue church duties. Ezra Lake oversees business.
Report of a Chicago vs Milwaukee ball game with 5 operators defeating Milwaukee by Sta2 Tommy ESTERBROOK arm injury updates. Notes on Blues beating Hubs, batters and pitchers stats, fines, signings, and managerial comments. Mentions Newark Baseball Club subscriptions and upcoming fairs in Williamsport area.
The cruiser Charleston arrived at Seatrie H August 24 with Admiral Brown reporting a near revolution in Honolulu. Leading figures tied to a prior movement were involved and the outbreak may have peaked with Kin Kajakua possibly imprisoned or deposed.
The piece argues that intelligent railroad workers should avoid actions that amount to quasi Anarchy as a remedy for grievances. It states that public opinion favors wage earners over corporations and that railroads, having public franchises, must consider the public impact of their actions. Emphasizes mutual duties of employers and employees to the public during the strike.
Exposition notes list Mattings linoleums oil cloths and car pets saas and Isid on shortest possible notice. Muslins sateens and silk draperies in stock and put up at short notice. Horrex Bros. Co. 307 Wood street. Mwissu 810 Fine Dress Pattern Today at 85 with many more at half price at Jos HoRex e Co Penn Avenue Stores.
A vessel fire off Eddystone rock led to a Plymouth rescue as flames were fought. crowds joined a protest against Bishop O Dwyer in Ireland while others praised or debated labor topics in London and Berlin. Smoked powder in Italy and a Russian gift to Montenegro were noted along with Cork bakers strike.
In Brxxett Square a wealthy banker Thomas Marshall thwarted two sharpers who tried a banco con worth 35000. They posed as a Philadelphia lawyer and planned to buy property, invite Marshall toward Wilmington, then marshal a staged card game. Marshall refused to ante further as the con fell apart.
William McMahon a Philadelphia foundryman was viciously beaten by Reading depot officers and three Atlantic City police officers after a drunken companion was blocked from boarding a train. He was dragged onto Atlantic avenue with multiple gashes requiring stitches.
In Lewiston Illinois on August 24 James Vaughen sought to seize his former wife’s 6 year old child with accomplice Abner Barrett. A brutal struggle occurred as the mother cried for help while police seized Vaughen and Barrett. Barrett claimed a paper authorized the seizure.
L E Reinhold, a Indianapolis attorney, learned yesterday he had lived with a woman already married since 1882. He filed suit for an annulment after discovering his wife had a prior marriage to a man who later served as a private in the regular army and deserted her before Reinhold met her.
In Eletor Pennsylvania the Fourth district reports a cattle illness. Farmer Robert Steele has lost 20 head of cattle in days. A brood mare owned by Elkton stockarm and three stallions owned by William Singerly have died within two weeks.
Campen New Jersey August 24 nearly all South Jersey glass factories will blast by September 1 with strong wages and rising capital. Non union blowers fill vacancies as plants like Millville Bridgeton Glassboro and Williamstown prep operations. Belgian blowers cause concern but unions plan to move workers.
Aoiexander Jonas editor of the New York Polks Zeitting spoke at the South side branch of the Socialistic Society of Pittaburg in Old Fellows Hall last evening. Jonas, aligned with the conservative school of Socialists, delivered remarks without violent language.
A local services officer in PirTsavere provides time and weather data for the city. The entry includes a strange financial note and a 64 page book with temperature readings and mean temperature figures for Karefall.
Reports list river levels from Mrownsville to Memphis with varying heights and trends. Weather notes accompany each site including cloudiness, clear skies, and temperatures. A muddy fragment mentions lockers and a campus setting with unclear alignment.
Eight to ten thousand people are expected for the third annual reunion and picnic at Rock Point. The event, under Allegheny county Advisory Council, will draw attendees from within 150 miles with 100 passenger coaches billowed from Union station starting 8 30 am. The day centers on sports with speeches by J A Roger H W Deare James A Burns P G Nash John M Molamphy and other clerics. Fat men's race features competitors including J A Skelly H J Creighton and others for a gold headed cane prize. General Committee includes M J Maxwell chair George L Hager Thomas G Capercaertner M L Howe P Dugan J McMahon. Eagle's Orchestra provides dancing music. Convention begins Tuesday September 9.
Boston August 24 A table from the Clearing Houses lists last week’s gross exchanges with percentage changes versus the prior year. The report notes seventh place for Plllsbury in the financial world of clearing routes and shows year over year comparisons across several cities.
Cincinnati delegates from District 48 assemblies vow support for the New York Central strikers. A telegram pledges solidarity and a $1,000 subscription plan to aid Powderly, with meetings planned across the coming week. The group also backs government railroad ownership and federal arbitration in labor disputes.
August Brechel of Meadow Brook faces 500 dollar bail on charges linked to a plan to sabotage his home. He allegedly crept into the cellar and loosened supports to cause the building to collapse when the family returned, a plot foiled by timely detection and a warrant for arrest.
Exposition leaders debate site choices for the Columbian exposition with talks on transforming 600 acres of swampy Jackson Park or selecting a superior North Shore location. Olmstead praises the North Shore for elevation, plain views, and accessibility while eminent domain is unavailable and land assembly remains complex.
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