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Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1891

Page

6

Boston Terrors Drub Od Sport in Exposition Park Game

Yesterday at Exposition Park the Boston team crushed the Od Sport in two innings. Old Sport Galvin started pitching and was relieved after Stovey's home run, while Reilly received bouquets that seemed to affect his focus. Jeems struggled on the mound as Boston hitters chased him with timely hits and aggressive baserunning throughout the contest.

Boston Terrors Louisville Milwaukee Exposition Park Galvin Reilly Stovey Mr. Reilly Thaletain Jecome Eo le Boston Shay Shagart Mid Tope Stevey Nash McQuaid Tee Dad Mir Joeid Clarken

New Yorkers Fall to Reds in Stringing Loss

The New York Giants were defeated decisively as Reds pitcher Barres Wildarss shut them down early. Ewing sparked the visitors with early runs and a strong defensive push, while the Giants struggled at the plate and on the mound throughout the afternoon.

Clevelanders Beat Phillies in Close Home Victory

Linvessup Aug 2 reports the Clevelanders play a strong game at home and defeat the Phillies in a competitive contest.

Clevelanders Phillies Linvessup

Phillies and Indians duel ends in narrow nine inning loss

Cleveland edges Philadelphia 4 to 3 with solid defense and timely hits. McKean Hamilton starred on defense and offense as Cleveland matched an early Phillies rally. Final score shows Cleveland 4 Philadelphia 3 in a tightly played game lasting one hour and five minutes.

Philadelphia Felding Phillies Cleveland McKean Hamilton Fuila Burkett Childs Thompson Vhs McAleer Denkhue Zimmer Kean Childe Tetem Shearon Pheston Dy Gleason Gleason Ph Phis Piret Clevela Pire Hurst

Colts Hit Burst of Offense in Loss to Bridegrooms

Anson’s Colts hammer 28 hits led by Ryan’s second pitch home run and a sizzling offense as Cresco’s team outslugged the Bridegrooms 6 to 5 in front of about 2,000 fans. Brooklyn hurler Hemming took the loss while Chicago capitalized on timely hits and fielding errors.

Anson Colts Hemming Cresco Agg Ryan Brooklyn Ward Chienaga Chicago Brook- Inn bile—Dahlen Carroll Wilmot Laty tiriMn Ee Ae Anson Dahlen Pfeffer Luby Ityan Wigeet Haers— Fouts Griffin

League Record and Standings Snapshot

The League Record lists standings with Chicago at 64, Brooklin and Boston around 41 and 46, Cleveland and New York and Philadelphia and Pittsburgh noted. To-day's races show Boston at Pithure, Chicago at New York, Cincinnati, Philadelphia, Cleveland matchups.

T. Pc Chicago Brooklin Boston Cleveland Philadelphia Ie & JS Pitteburg Pithure New York Cincinnat Piiiedelphia

ASSOCIATION GAMES SUMMARY BATTERIES AND TEAMS

Batteries Chamberlain and Milligan face Stratton and Srvan while Hite leads the Athletics in a matchup against Louisville. Reuters notes Boston and Milwaukee tied on errors as the scorelines show even play with both sides posting mistakes.

Philadelphia Athlethen Wwe Toto Loenteville Chamberlain

To-Dar's Association Schedule Reports Mixed Results

The Association Schedule lists Loulevile at Phils Columbus at Baltimore and Cincinnati at Boston with St. Louis at Washington and New York at Pennsylvania League play. Elmira hosts Elmira Mean while Jamestown faces Erie with errors noted for Samestown and Erie. Batteries include Sneedon Heine Ayand Davie and umpires Pire McCadaigh Hess Jones Qoote.

To-Dar Loulevile Phils Columbus Baltimore Cincinnati Boston St. Louis Washington Elmira Mean Sema Ootoooo K Leach Sneedon Heine Ayan Davie Pire McCadaigh Jamestown Erie Samestown Hess Jones Qoote Briun

Grand Circuit Meeting Opens at Charter Oak Park

A large New York crowd attended Charter Oak Park as three trotting races produced fast times. Geers steered Henrietta to win in the 2:19 class with a strong finish, while Globe and Belle Hamlin challenged in the mile event. Abdallah and other contenders faced set heats, and Henrietta claimed victory amid tiring rivals.

Hart Hamblin Geers Henrietta Haytroom Charter Oak Park New York David Bonner T. W. Pearsall Dawson Charles Backman C. H. Kommer Albert Belle Hamlin Justina Grant Abdallah Lund King Toska Jame Crawford Abidallah Bruce Vitello Scisty Boston Speculatos Henrie Dawson Eorba Maud Mambrino King Iccasce Maggie

Trackside Races ShowUps and Tomorrow's Entries

Afternoon racing featured Hamilton as the sole favorite to win with others upset in surprising fashion. First race won by Charliee Fost over Bra granne and Woodrutter in 1 84. Emma Primrose, Trill Milly, Monmouth Handiew ee won in later sprints with times noted. Tomorrow’s entries list Meriden Afrplant Doryer's stable and multiple horses across six races including fourteen hundred yards with Kirkover Homer and Common Sense Adventurer.

Charliee Fost Bragrnee Woodrutter Emma Primrose Per Cult Trill Milly Monmouth Handiewee Peter English Lady Gears Suas Facehire Take Hind Sliver Prince Seroy Meriden Voluntter’ U Re Prince Vanda Ae. Sass Afrplan Triangle Coronet Picallit Serndanes Colt Fieurette Calli Copin Meriden Afrplant Doryer Arena Peralts Potentate Avermore Siam Rialte

Record-Setting Opening Heat Rush in Inperenpesce Harness Meet

Inperenpesce Ia Aug 25 large crowd witnesses a record breaking opening day in three year old and under pace. The event features Monbars, Direct and Mascot contesting heats with Instantaneous photography declaring Direct winner by a nose in one heat. AXTELL ALLERTON pace records are noted for two year olds as well as a 2:30 pace. Tomorrow includes four classes with Nelson challenging his own mark.

Inperenpesce Birchwood Jesse L Monbars Chicago Ware Axtell Allerton Mascot Direct Nelson

Pittsburg Driver Overcomes in Wellsville Trotting Meet

Special telegram reports at Wellsville as Weisgutz notes a crowded Fair Association day featuring 2:50 pace and 3 year old trot. Handy Andy led early heats before Maude overtook in heat two and Belle Potter faced controversy with Watson Taylor and judge substitution in the decisive heat.

Watson Taylor Belle Potter John Hines

Sanatoga Races Result Summary

Races held at Sanatoga on August 2 featured Imperial winning the first seven furlongs with Woodbiee second and Redfellow third in 1 71. Snowball placed second in the mixed ride event with J B S second and Sipq time. Charade won seven furlongs with Zam Post second Vic Filly third in 12a. India Rubber Took the mile and a sixteenth with Now or Never second Waterson third in 1 02. Luraz won the six furlongs with Apollo second Clio third in 1 17.

Sanatoga Imperial Woodbiee Redfellow Mie Sia J. B.S Sipq Charade Fist Zam Post Vic Filly India Rubber Fine Waterson Thue Luraz Apollo Clio

Two Shooters Schedule Live Bird Match at Brownsville Road

John Ostermier former Windsor Hotel proprietor and George E. Snyder a noted Southside live bird shooter sign for a match of 15 live birds per man under American Shoe Association rules. Ostermier claims two yard advantage. event set for Saturday August 29 at the Southern Avenue Gun Club grounds on Brownsville road with the Suburban Electric Railroad nearby. regular sweepstake shoot follows.

John Ostermier Windsor Hotel George E. Snyder Southside American Shoe Association Ostermier Southern Avenue Brownsville Road Suburban Electric Railroad

Local Wrestlers Al Bumbaugh and Eagan Naihi to Meet at Davis Opera House

Friday telegram notes Al Bumbaugh and Eagan Naihi have signed a wrestling match for September at the Davis Opera House. The two falls catch-as-catch-can bout carries a $4 side stake with $10 already posted. Both wrestlers are well known locally and evenly matched.

al Bumbaugh Eagan W. N@ai hiave Davis Opera House

Boston Bruins and Related Baseball News Flash

Reports from yesterday note Loy’s strong fielding style and Beck Lers wife illness affecting his play. Prospects point to the New York and Cincinnati teams likely playing two games this afternoon. Mike Kelly may join Boston soon with a $5000 season payout and captaincy planned for tomorrow.

Dows Loy Kars Baltimore East Bed Qui Boys Liberty Park Hamm Moxp Morrisser Homewood Harry Stalet Bostons Pritchard Beaufort Shire Oaks Boston Kelly

Boyer on the Stand in State Deposits Probe

Pennsylvania legislative committee questions Treasurer Boyer on state deposits and bank relationships. He defends no personal gains, cites collateral security at Fourth Street Bank, and says he followed Attorney General guidance to withhold some details. Tomorrow the panel continues with audit-book examinations.

Harrisburg John Bardaley Senate John Handy Smith Europe William Flinn Allegheny John 8. Fruit Monaghan John H. Fow G. W. Skinner J. E. Stewart W. H. Keyser Skinner Fow Bardsley Auditor General's Department Tressurer Boyer Fourth Street National Bank Chestnut Street National Bank Enterprise Savings Bank of Allegheny Chestnut Street Bank Boyer Brover Boxyer Philadelphia Commonwealth Hoyer Skipner Shire Kardsley

Standard Plate Glass Directors Discuss Extensions in Wake of Receiver Action

Board meeting held to map finances of the Standard Plate Glass Company and Mr. Chambers empire. No final action taken due to missing major creditors and Judge Kennedy. A conference planned to push a five year extension and finalize papers showing the company’s standing. One hundred shares of Standard stock sold to Farmers National Bank at a loss. Sheriff sale at Schinerte & Co. on Fifth Avenue yielded about $30,000 with local dealers as buyers.

Standard Plate Glass Company Schmerta The J. Scott Ferguson Standard Company Chambers Judge Kennedy Standard Plant Indoraor Ferguson Climbers Jeannette Ginse Birmingham Traction Company Farmers’ National Bank W.E. Schinerte & Co Fifth Avenue E. M. Quimby W. F. McCook McCook

Divorce testimony filed in Dishong case

Testimony in the divorce suit P. J. Dishong versus Susanas Dishong was filed yesterday. They married in 1882 at Morrellville. Mrs. Dishong, born Williama, left August 27, 1884, due to his refusal to move to town. she returned to her parents. Dishong now lives in West Elizabeth and works for the Pennsylvania Railroad.

P. J. Dishong Susanas Dishong Morrellville Dishong Williama Morrellsville West Elizabeth Pennsylvania Railroad

Woman Sues for Habeas Corpus to Free Grippe Driver

Mrs. Francis Lardin filed a petition for a writ of habeas corpus to free her husband D. J. Lardin from the workhouse. Lardin was committed August 19 for 20 days in default of a 10 fine for disorderly conduct before Magistrate Hyndman. He is a gripman on the Pittsburg Traction line. Judge Porter ordered the Magistrate to accept the fine and to bring Lardin before him today.

Francis Lardin D. J. Lardin Lardin Hyndman Pittsburg Porter Lurdin

Will of C Steffen Jr Filed for Probate and Court Dates

The will of the late C Steffen Jr was filed for probate with his wife named life tenant and executrix to manage the estate for distribution to their children. Common Pleas calendars set September dates for argument lists and early September and October jury trials across Nos 1 2 and 3. The will of Annie C Devlin was filed for probate directing land be given to the Mother Superior of the Sisters of Mercy Buffalo and to the Pas sionists provincial office land along Six Mile Ferry road.

C. Steffen, Jr Steffen Common Pleas Annie C. Devlin Baldwin Township Sisters of Mercy Buffalo Walton & Co Passionists Six Mile Ferry Road

Ship Arrivals and Routes From Port Records

Arrivals list includes the steamship City of Rio Janeiro from Nanking and Shanghai routes with calls in Southampton and New York. Other vessels named include Moravia from San Francisco, Dania to London, and Lord Gough to Philadelphia.

Eider Southampton Rio Janeiro China Japan San Fransco Moravia New York Lomlon Dania London Rusels Aanburg Furnesala Movtile Lord Gough Philadelphia Edler O Southamptor Aller Cccees

Fires and losses sweep multiple towns in late reports

A series of fires is reported across several locations. In Allegheny a blaze in the engine room of Allegheny Specialty Works on Frasier street sparked from box 37. Moody near Waco Texas suffered a disastrous fire destroying half the business district including the post office with a loss around 20,000 and insurance 6,000. Charlestown Arkansas saw a total loss with the courthouse and records burned and minimal insurance. In Pittsburgh Southside a 3:30 a.m. blaze gutted a two story shop at 1825 Carson Street, suspender factory of Mack Wilkoffcky, with 1 500 loss.

Allegheny Allegheny Specialty Works Frasier Moody Tex Waco Nancy Charlestown Ark Eighteenth and Sarah Street Carson Street Mack Wilkoffcky No. 12 Engine Company Bames Hutton

Private box in vaults offered for safekeeping

Proposal to leave stocks bonds and valuables in safe deposit vaults of Farmers' Del National Bank 66 Fourth avenue with small fee. Advertises private boxes for administrators executors guardians and others to use. Also promotes dress suits from MWE Dress and Combination Clothing Company Pittsburg with prices 200 2250 and 290.

Farmers’ Dell National Bank Fourth Avenue MWE Pittsburg

Simon's Cloth-top Button Shoes Advertised at Two Dollars

A clipped ad touts cloth-top ladies' button shoes priced at two dollars as the best, available at Simons on Ohio Street in Allegheny. It also promotes Frick neckwear described as new and nobby at James Aiken & Co. on Fifth Avenue.

Simon’s Ohio Street Allegheny Frick James. Aiken & Co Fifth Avenue

Bargains for You in The Dispatch Cent-a-Word Columns

The Dispatch advertises daily bargains described in cent-a-word columns offering pleasant and profitable reading for readers.

Dispatch

New Dress Goods To Day At Homwe Co Penn Avenue

Handsome dress goods offered in German English and French manufacture. Tests show quality and style with low prices. Jos Homwe & Co. advertise at their Penn Avenue stores inviting shoppers to view new fabrics today.

Jos. Homwe & Co Penn Avenue

Fight Over Color Divides Patriotic Sons Convention

A stormy opening session of the Patriotic Sons of America in Philadelphia debated removing the word white from the constitution to admit colored members. Stephen Gipson of Washington Camp No. 579 sought the floor. opposition argued for accredited delegates only. The vote was set for ten tomorrow to hear Gipson's case.

Philadelphia The Patriotic Sons of America Stephen B. Gipson Washington National Boston Frank B. Spiese Tamaqua Pennsylvania Frank Spiese Joseph Williams Denver Col Williams Mr. Williams Spiese George F. Taylor New York Mr. Taylor Ito Charles Bromm H. T. Currier Chicago Constitutional Committee Virginia Massachusetts Colorado

Weather Bureau report on temperature and rainfall

The United States Weather Bureau officer in this city provides data on temperature and rainfall for August. Maximum, mean, and minimum temperatures are listed along with rainfall measurements and range.

United States Weather Bureau

River News and Notes From Louisville Aug 5

River conditions and boat movements reported in Louisville. Water at the falls stands about ten inches above average with six feet in the canal and levels steady below. The John Harrett carried a stave tow up from Cloverport to Cincinnati while the Fleetwood from Cincinnati faced hours of delay due to fog. The Misalesh Valle Barge Line remains strained, sending boats in service and chartering the Louis Hook for limited trips from St Louis and New Orleans, with aid from the Tennessee River Navigation Company towboat Duke.

Distatch Louisville Werther John Harrett Cincionati Cloverport Fleetwood Cincinnati Valle Louis Hook St. Loui New Orleans Tennessee River Navigation Company Ron Duke

Weather Report Fragments Show River Readings Across Locations

Fragmentary notes report river measurements and weather at several sites. Mount Wannes shows the river at 4.5 feet and falling while Brownsville notes rising levels. Thermometer readings and conditions are inconsistently detailed.

Water Main Break Causes Citywide Inconvenience in Lawrenceville

A 36 inch main break at Haights Row bridge near Highland reservoirs cut water supply yesterday morning. The outage halted mills and cable cars, disrupted hydraulics, and forced pump and hose schemes as officials worked to repair the ponderous pipes through the day and into night.

Lawrenceville Haights Row Bridge Highland Citizens West Penn Hospital

Wedding Collision Over Unsent Invite Ends in Altercation

Joseph Zellinski faces assault and battery charges after crashing a wedding at Antoni Vormian’s South Twenty eighth Street home. Zellinski, once linked to Miss Vormian, confronted the bride and groom when not invited. The clash disrupted the feast and Alderman Flach schedules a hearing today.

Joseph Zellinski Antoni Vormian Vormian Joseph Bromski Vorman South Twenty Eighth Street Zellinski Miss Vorman Alderman Flach

Count Montercole Sentenced for Six Months as Vagrant

Count de Montercole, ex husband of Virginia Knox Pittsburgh heiress, was arrested as a vagrant in the Italian quarter and sent to the House of Correction for six months. Since leaving the institution he has lived on charity from fellow Italians.

River conditions and boat movements across regional waterways

The report notes river levels with readings such as 12 feet 7 inches rising and 3 feet finches, mentions barges and ships moving between Cincinnati, Pittsburg, Natchez, and St. Louis, and records departures and arrivals including ships like the Belle of Memphis and J. C. Wright. Weather remains clear and cool with gauges showing rising water in parts of the river system.

Derled—Courier Parkersburg Bedford Pitsburgerstone State Cincinnati Areved—Scotia Iinctson Pittsburg Wr Oano Inc J. C. Wright Memphis de Wright Cherariel Pleasant Munrae Belle of Natchez Sporineenh St. Latte St. Louia Hoxte City of Munroe St. Lows Loneipe Cairo

Bustle at the wharf as coal ships and boats depart

Heavy activity along the wharf yesterday saw about 60 bushels of coal shipped with 9 feet 2 inches water rising. Several vessels including the J.C. Risher and H. KR. Bedford prepared to sail, while the dam lock repairs were paused by high water.

Tenants You Want For Your Spare Rooms

A compact notice in The Dispatch advertisement column urges readers to place a cheap cent a word “to let” listing. The item highlights quick, affordable rentals and the ease of filling spare rooms through the classifieds.

Dispatch

Dr M J Davis of Lewis Cass county Iowa cures illness with remedy

Dr M J Davis a Lewis and Cass county Iowa physician recounts his illness on May 26 while in Des Moines en route to Chicago. He used Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy purchased for 25 cents and two doses cured him.

M. J. Davis Lewis Cass County Towa Es Moines Chicago Chamberlain Will

Epitaph in Philadelphia Cemetery for John Smith and Daughters

An inscription mourns John Smith and his three daughters who died after drinking Schuylkill waters. It says they would have survived if they had used genuine Carlsbad Salts, now lying in the vaults.

John Smith Schuylkill Carlsbad

Notable Testimony On Electropathic Institute Cure

Mrs. Mary Roberts of Oakley alley recalls severe nervous prostration and heart trouble with apoplexy symptoms. After visiting the Electropathic Institute at 507 Penn avenue she reports rapid relief from the first treatment and complete recovery, praising the physicians and urging others to seek their care.

Electropathic Institute Penn Avenue Electrothic Institute Ja. Roberts Mrs. Roberts Electropartic Institute

A Brakeman's Story From Port Perry

Thomas McGreevey of Port Perry testifies about his recovery after treatment at the Electropathic Institute. He describes chronic catarrh and deafness, painful ear discharges, constant headaches, stomach impairment, and a virtually ruined nervous system prior to his improvement.

Thomas McGreevy Port Perry Electropathic Institute

Electropathic Institute Aids Port Perry Youth

A Port Perry resident credits the Electropathic Institute of 507 Penn avenue Pittsburg with a dramatic cure after an electrical diagnosis identified a curable catarrh deafness and ear discharges. The youth reports renewed health and a rebuilt nervous system and praises the institute’s skilled use of electric appliances.

Electropathic Institute Penn Avenue Pittsburg Tam Port Perry

Remarkable Recovery of an Age Relative of Ira Sankey Described

Mrs M A Sankey, daughter of the famous evangelist Ira Sankey, recounts years of constant pain and unsuccessful treatments before an electrical therapy at Electropathic Institute on Penn avenue brought relief. She resides with Joe Sankey at 115 Lacock Street Allegheny.

Ira Sankey Vuin Penn Avenue M.A. Sankey Joe Sankey Lacock Street Allegheny

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