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Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 03, 1891

Page

6

Maul Right In It Holds Reds to Scarce Runs in Becket's Tilt

In a tense ball game Coxcrxxall notes eight innings kept the Red bats at bay as Rhines and King hurled well. Latham sparked Pittsburgh with a daring triple and Beckley’s fielding misplays helped fuel the Gladiator win. Final line shows McPhee and McPhee scoring for Pittsburgh while Holliday and Ber ny star in defense.

Mr. Beckley Pittsburg Rhines King von der Ahe Latham Hanlon McPfhee Berger Holliday Maul Cherish Carroll McPhee Miller Browning Marr Pacar Bisrbauer Berny Mlenion Bierbauer Smith Reilly Mr. Rhines Eames Abyion Harrington

Clarkson Wins Eleventh Inning Brooklyn Boston Clash

New York reports Clarkson toppled Brooklyn in the eleventh with a clutch three-bagger to center field. Nash Tucker Ward and Collins excelled in the field as Boston and Brooklyn players posted errant throws and errors in a tense late innings encounter.

New York Clerkson Nash Tucker Ward Collins

Anson and His Men Take First Place in League Standings

Anson and the Chicagos regain the top spot by soundly beating the Spiders. Davis was sick while Doyle supplied six runs, including four in the third and two in the eighth. Luby earned a three division hit as Vatter was briefly knocked from the mound, with 2,000 in attendance.

Omcaco Chicagos Spiders Colts Vinu Davis Doyle Luby Iby

Unclear OCR Summary of Baseball Scores and Batting Details

Fragmentary sports record lists batteries and lineups for games in St Louis Louisville and Boston. Mentions teams Columbus Jamestown Baltimore Philadelphia New York and Pennsylvania League. Includes names Heston Murphy Foreman McGuire Graulich Crane and Ebberton among others.

Columbus Heaton Washington Heston Ebuffinton Murphy Foreman McGuire Brtteries St._Louis Louisville Grigith and Muoyant Ehret Ant Gabi Crane Aturley Boston

Played a Great Game West Newton Edges Bellevernons in Classic

West Newton and Bellevernons battled for the best game of the season at Athletic Park. West Newton lost 6 to 5 in a fifth inning rally marred by Bree errors and two hits by the visitors. Mucric and nklin starred on defense for the Bellevernons while Lavelle, MuERie, and F u pitched for West Newton.

Distatch West Newton Athletic Park Bellevernons Mucric Nklin

Quickstep Defeats Jeannette In Hazy Ball Fame

In Queensnine on July 2 the Quickstep team edged Jeannette 4 to 2 in a lively match. Pitcher details note Hy Seaish and Cowan with 3 base hits for Jeannette. ejected calls and umpire duo Eicher and Gorice are recorded.

Gueensnine Jeannette Peannette Icksteps Jeann Hy Seaish Cowan Eicher and Gorice

Canton Team Beats Youngstown In Lopsided Second Game

Tercial Telegram reports two ball games between Canton and Youngstown. The first match ended 4 to 4 in a lively draw. Canton took the second game 16 to 4, overpowering Youngstown.

Distatch Yornsetown Canton Youngstown

McKeesport Climax Club duel Independence Day slate

McKeesport and Climax clubs schedule two games on the Fourth at Christy Park. The Goulds of McKeesport will meet Buena Vista after the main event, with both contests set for the same day.

Tlegham McKeesport Climax Ness Goulds Wal Pelay Christy Park Buena Vista

Trotting Races at Altoona Draw Big Crowd

About 2,000 people attended the Altoona Driving Park trotting meeting today. The event promises success with several good pacing horses on hand. Nellie Burke performs daily inter exhibitions alongside the races. Frank W. wins the 2 28 class race amid the day’s highlights.

Altoona Frank W Nellie Burke Frank Wy

Trotting at Tonawanda First Day Races Report

A large crowd attended the Tonawanda track on July 2 for the opening day of trotting races. The purses included a one mile race won by Penny Royal with Melvin second and Hazellhurst third in 1 40. Other results listed Salonica, Marion, Armonde, and Dake of Ta Seo among the winners, with times around 1 50 to 1 55.

Tosawanpa N. Y Curoaco Say Penny Royal Melvnie Secen Hazellurst Thint Wille Salonica Gorman Dan Kurtz Marion Santiago Ban Chief Wile Ancient Armonde Weldon Hamlet Worteens Dake Ta Seo Im Boby Arundi

Pool seller forecasts strong races at Wellsville track

Frank Colling of Wellsville Ohio arrived last evening and predicted excellent prospects for today’s races. About a dozen horses already on the grounds with more expected to arrive. The half mile track is described as one of the best in the region.

Frank Colling Wellsville

Races at South Side Driving Park Draw Strong Bets

Great interest surrounds tomorrow’s program at the South Side Driving Park. Dom Pedro and A compete in the 240 trot with substantial sums wagered on their chances to defeat each other.

Southside Dom Pedro

Schedule Set for Schenley Park Sports Tomorrow

Entries closed for Schenley Park events with over 200 athletes and more than 20 contests. A 2 PM start is listed. 24 names appear across heats with final event to determine the five heat winners.

Schenley Park I. P. Kimmel Sam G. Amon John Orr Joseph Norman Kacen W. ©. Gill Abbr Pifer Miller James Gilligan Berk Jacobee Sam Kennedy John Mu Waldron I Poole Herman Schuster Emi Tohn Josephini J. H. Thomas C. Ch Stowe Fred Dickson Ifth H. Maddoc John Doh Orr W.C. Gill Amon Joseph Oma

Historical athletics results and participant list

A fragmentary OCR of a local athletics meet shows numerous participants across events. Names include John Soin, William Meneceen, Th Schuster, Becke, Reaves, Pesterson, John Bertenwald, Milton Me Kousan, A. A. McKinney, Barrett, George Ki, James Keenan, E. T. Blitz, Walton, Jess, Alf Hamilton, Hart, J. Norman, Fred Slumen, John Orr, C. Markwert, George Milter, John Gib, Fred Slumen. Events listed include sack race, eight hundred yard race, pole vault, hurdles, mile races, bicycle races and walks with various competitors.

John Soin Wostais Bete Vans Wiliam Meneceen Th Schuster C. di Aldarrett Milton Me Kousan Oss Chevel Adama A A. McKinney A. Barrett George Ki Aleigh Hick Kron A. Milton Wi Baty Wald James Keenan Phigh Jum E. T. Blitz James * Keenan Evana J.B. CS Fred Slumen H. FE Becker G. Sim Harry John Orr Oerrester H. A. Milton Edaldron A“Een We Chilling C. Markwert George Milter Ove C. Eee John Gib- Fenn Brady Zohn J. Ae H. H. Brennan Sania O. Kross J. Gibbons W. F. Sein C J. Rosser F. mHntru F. Biltz J. W. Rody Ickemsn Charles Beringer Ds A. Bacon I Hedtenwald Bert E. V. Laty

Hall Fitzsimmons Agree To Minnesota Club Control Fight

Frank A Shaw T Z Cowles of St Paul travel to Beloit and Chicago to sign new articles for Hall vs Fitzsimmons. The Minnesota Athletic Club now holds the contest and will select the referee, with a 7000 seat amphitheater planned in St Paul.

Curiaco Messrs Frank A. Shaw T. Z. Cowles St. Paul Chicago Beloit Jim Hall Bob Fitzsimmons Twin City Jockey Club Messrs. Shaw Cowles Parson Davies Frank Shaw Shaw St. Paulor Minneapolis Fitzsimmers Hall Minnesota Athletic Club Mr. W Hall-Fitzsimmons John F. Baker Fitzsimmons Jim Carroll

Tennis Tournament Arrangements for Western Pennsylvania

The Pittsburg Tennis Club plans its annual open tournament on July 15 at Craig street Bellefield. Events include gentlemen singles and doubles with first second and consolation prizes. The winner earns the Grogan challenge cup and a shot at the Western Pennsylvania single championship. past holders include Marshall and Moorhead, who is barred from first prize but will defend the cup against the champion.

Pittsburg Pennsylvania Craigstreet Center Avenue Bellefield Weata Association U.S. N Marshallae Sewickley W. B. Moorhead Pittsbu Ennis Moorhead

Kinsey and Nichols Race Plan Folds Over Venue

Ed Kinsey of Glenshaw and a Nichols representative met at the office to arrange a 100 yard foot race. They tentatively set July 25 for an inside run, but venue disagreements remain. Nichols favors Monongahela City while Kinsey insists on Recreation Park. No agreement reached. they will reconvene.

Ed Kinsey Glenshaw Thomas Nichols Brownsville Kinsey Nichols Monongahela City Recreation Park

Reed to Show Chess Skill in City Exhibition Tour

James P. Reed, champion checker Player of America and former local resident, arrives from Chicago today. He will stay about a week as guest of R. W. Patterson and give exhibitions of his extraordinary chess skill during his visit.

James P. Reed America Chicago R. W. Patterson

Trial of Ameer Ben Ali Opens Defense in Ripper Case

New York July 2. In the high profile trial the defense begins after the People rest. Ameer Ben Ali also called Frenchy faces cross examination as experts clash over a microscopic blood analysis. Ben Ali pleads innocence while the knife found near the victim is shown in court. The defense rests and the case heads to the jury.

New York Ameer Ben Ali Ben Ali Newton Justin Herold New York City Herold Henry Mott, Jr Ool of Mines Columbia College

Keystone Bank President Marsh in Chicago Surveillance

Gideon Marsh, president of the Keystone Bank in Philadelphia, arrived in Curacao and is believed to be under police observation in Chicago. Authorities expect his arrest tonight.

Chicago Curcaco Gideon Marsh Keystone Bank Philadelphia

The Panama Scandal Enters Broad Inquest In Paris

Startling allegations target De Lesseps and allies as the Panama affair faces a protracted inquiry led by M. Prinet. The Heconomiste Francoise calls it the greatest financial scandal of the nineteenth century, alleging 1,500,000,000 francs looted from small savers and demanding a full trial of all responsible.

de Lesseps Paris Panama Canal Company M. Prinet de Lessups Dupes M. Leroy-Beaulieu France Heonomiste Francoise Panama M. Cour d’Hersuet Council of Administration

Prominent Frankfort Official Notes Chicago Exhibition Interest

A Frankfort official says little local interest in the Chicago Exhibition exists with only one space application from Mannheim for Rhine wines. He expects many German exhibitors to enter late, believing Germany will present a creditable showing once preparations near completion around 1899.

Frankfort-On-The-Maain Frankfort Chicago United States Mannheim Germany

The Kaiser in Amsterdam

The Emperor and his party visited Amsterdam sites including the palace Orphan Asylum and Town Hall. They rode along the Amstel by canal boat and saw a grand fireworks display after an address from German residents praising their loyalty.

Amatripam Jony Amstel Netherlands Hol

Bismarck Defies Government Over Newspaper Pressure

Prince Bismarck writes to the Hamburger Nachrichten asserting the Reichsanzeiger was misinformed about government requests to influence press coverage. He claims the imperial government communicated with federal state authorities, notably Bavaria, denying the claim and signaling defiance.

Beau Bismarck Hamburger Nachrichten Reichaanzeiger Bavaria

German Lottery Faces Imperial Override After Council Rejection

Beeux July 2 reports Herr Arendt, Conservative, says the Council of Ministers rejected the Wissmann Lottery project but the Emperor overruled them. The piece notes Parliament has just abolished private lotteries and questions timing for a state lottery planned as an annual institution.

Beeux Deutsche Wochenblatt Herr Arendt Council of Ministers Tae Ues

Meadville Bicycle Races Highlight County Riders

In Mranvitty on July 2 a major event features a three mile handicap bicycle race to start at 9:20 p m from Water and Chestnut streets. The course runs along a level road with a steep hill descent and promises good prizes for top riders.

Meadville Mranvitty Water Chestnut Streets

Caught Under Wheels Alfred Roosevelt Fatally Injured

Alfred Roosevelt millionaire banker and son of hospital founder William C. Roosevelt was crushed by a moving train at Mamaroneck while attempting to board a New York bound 8 95 train. He suffered severe leg injuries scalp wounds and internal trauma as doctors hurried to his side. His condition remained critical through the night with Dr McBurney at Roosevelt Hospital monitoring him.

Ameer Ben al Frenchy Toom Ben Ali Arabia Alfred Roosevelt Wall Street William C. Roosevelt Roosevelt Hospital New York Mamaroneck Town Auick Motion Mr. Roosevelt McBurney

General Sporting Notes From Local Field

Anson’s young players top standings as Stratton stars at first base for Louisville. A telegram confirms strong work by W. Min evils outfielders as Hats See reports on the Philadelphia New York game. Simon reportedly signed by the Tittenberg club. Goupon, recently with Climax, signs with Anfield club. Duffeys and John Fay Stars to play on Ridge Street grounds. Allegheny bartenders beat Pittsburg 18 to 4 at Exposition Park yesterday. Hustlers of Lawerenceville meet E F Gymnastic Cindy at Liberty Park tomorrow. Race topics set by Fair Association for upcoming events and Crimate. Kinsman Boy today. Rule 7 notes slip-down tactic in close rings. exception allows evasion under certain conditions.

ASD Anson Stratton Louisville Simon Tittebarg Ba Baile Goupon Exposition Park Allegheny Pittsburg Lawgenceville Cindy Liberty Park Aoa London

Italy and World Fair Interest Waning Cited by Report

A July 2 report claims Rome Chamber of Commerce rejected Italy's Chicago Exhibition participation. The piece says the chamber denies the claim and asserts strong interest, but notes Italian exhibitors grow discouraged by official apathy and lack of enthusiasm among exhibition authorities.

Rowr Chamber of Commeres of Rome Italy Chicago

Powers Seek French Adhesion to Anti-Slavery Treaty

Delegates from the signatory powers extend the adhesion period to allow France to reconsider the anti-slavery treaty. The American Minister notes the U S government is deeply interested though not yet ratified. Portuguese and French delegates are absent.

France Bruveseis Arsent

Welcome to All They W anted Friends Asked For

A jovial party of oil prospectors drinks downtown after a field run. One demands whisky, inverts a bottle into a beer rang, and the barrel exchange ends with a bold boast about giving more than asked for. The scene mixes humor and bravado among thirsty companions.

Oren Epondes

Minister to Greece

The President appoints A. Louden Snowden of Pennsylvania as Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary to Greece Roumania and Servia and Rualdo Pacheco of California as Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary to Guatemala and Honduras.

A. Louden Snowden Roumania Servia Wasuixaton A.louden Snowden Pennsylvania Plenipen Greece Rualdo Pacheco California Guatemala Honduray

Women Ejected From Court As Couzins Case Referred

In Chicago July 2 Judge Blodgett took under advisement the suit of Primbe Couzins to retain the secretaryship of the World’s Fair Lady Managers. Colonel Rae and ex Judge Waite argued for Couzins, while Edwin Walker denied she held office. Strong audience clapped then left as marshal cleared the room.

Chicago Primbe Couzins Union Miss Couzins Rae Augusta Kimball Blodgets Marshal George Jones Couzins Waite

German Protestant Home for the Aged organized

The German Protestant Home for the Aged was formed after Rev. F. Ruoff led efforts to create a safe residence for elderly residents without relatives. A five acre site at Fair Oaks near the Ft. Wayne Railroad was purchased for $8,000, with $10,000 raised for the home. Life directors include Fred Gwinner and Rev. Fr. Ruoff, and officers were named at the organizational meeting.

F. Ruoff Fair Oaks Ft. Wayne Sewickley Soccey Is. Teggaes Pitts. Org Dane Fred Gwinner Fr. Ruoff John N. Neeb John Dimling Matt Weiss Nuc John P. Ober Emilio Spohn Helen. Mmn Mareret Straub Louis Tieinhauer Atv. x R. Ruoff

Travelers from Albany Cancel Pittsburg Music Tour

Three Zita siblings aged 19, 15, and 13 from Albany, New York, visiting Pittsburg to entertain, were refused space at Staley's Hotel and on Liberty Street. An officer moved them along after they attempted a sidewalk concert, prompting the family to leave town and abandon further performances.

Staley Pittsburg A. R. Zita Milo Camilla Zita Rocker Zita Albany N. Y Boniface Liberty Street

Foreigner Misunderstands Ad Valorem at City Hotel Lobby

In the Anderson lobby last evening a group of drummers debated trade and the McKinley bill. An elderly country visitor asked what addy val oren means, prompting amused explanations and a rueful exit as the man suspected a foreigner.

Anderson Farrin

Record of Hazelwood rail crossing deaths and injuries

A hazardous Hazelwood crossing claims two lives and leaves two men badly hurt. McGraw, seven, was struck by a Baltimore and Ohio train on Tecumseh street and died at home shortly after. Rees died at West Penn Hospital after being hit on the P R R track near Ben Venue. Sayuwar, an engineer at Citizens’ Traction, suffered severe burns from gas in a furnace, and Jones was cut by a falling plank at Oliver Bros. Collings, Jeanne Collina, fell from a cherry tree injuring the right arm in Oakland. The coroner to hold an inquest into McGraw’s death. The crossing is described as extremely dangerous.

McGraw William McGraw Baltimore and Ohio Tecumseh Street Hazelwood Rers Evan Rees Ben West Penn Hospital C. W. Kennedy Reiter Street East End Saynver Peter Sayuar Citizens’ Traction Power Oase Penn Avenue Thirty Thirty-fourth Uthside Hospital CoLtixs Jeanne Collina Oakland

Convict Dies of Natural Causes in Riverside Penitentiary

Coroner’s inquiry into John Boyce death at Riverside Penitentiary finds he suffered from Bright’s disease upon admission and refused prescribed medicine. He had heart and nerve troubles, and an inquest returns a verdict of death from natural causes amid rumors of inadequate treatment.

David Sample McDowell Riverside Penitentiary John Boyce Boyee Mercer County Bowes Bright Bovee

AYTEE A FEDERAL JUDGESHIP

Two United States Attorneys in Mississippi seek the office. Judge R A Hill of Mississippi will retire soon. Lee Vicks ry and JC Mills, northern and southern district U S Attorneys, will apply for the judgeship.

United States Mississipp Jackson Miss R. A. Hill Lee

River News and Notes From Weather Observations

Upper Gauges show River six feet six inches and Beleeis at Antows River ereckear Thermometer 30 at 4 PM Brownsville river six inches and rising thermometer 77 at 6 PM weather warm with heavy show.

Legheny Junction Ereckear Brownsville Wierclear Spas

Weather and River Observations Across Several Cities

Flood and river levels are reported with measurements such as 9 inches and 18 feet 10 inches in Cincinnati and other locations. Rain is noted in some areas while others report clear weather. Departures and arrivals of vessels and trains are listed among cities including Pittsburg, St. Louis, and Parkersburg as conditions vary.

Loovmsville Elver Berg Andes Pittsburg Bedford Boasara Courier Parkersburg Reymone State Gates Ethrige Creek St

Gossip of the Levees and River Traffic Notes

Gossip columns report river traffic movements with ships and trains passing Cairo Louisville Cincinnati and New Orleans. Vessels such as the Enterprise Iron Age Beaver Belle McGowan and James A Blackmore are listed with arrivals and departures. weather mild and boats calm with a 3 feet 6 inches level noted.

James A. Blackmore Hus Cincinnati Belle McGowan Louisville Ike Cairo Fred Wilson Neck Fulton JL Brown Jim Guen Maggle George Shirase Loutarilie

Effort to Induce Krupp to Exhibit Guns at World Fair

Minister Phelps presses Baron Krupp to display his artillery at Chicago’s World Fair. Krupp insists exhibition could cost about 250 000 dollars, but Phelps remains hopeful the German guns may join the exposition.

Krupp Phelps Baron Krupp Saya Mr. Phelps Chicago

Marqulis Imperiali Arrives With Dispatches From Rome

Marquis Imperiali arrives in Blaine bearing important communications from the Italian government regarding New Orleans and related issues. The Italian Chargé d’Affaires expects to meet the Secretary for a conference to discuss pending affairs.

Marqulis Imperiali Rome Blaine Ban Hannon Marquis Imperiali New Orleans M O

Desperate Jewish Families in Palestine Face Ruin

From Lexves July 2 report a wave of distress affects Hebr ing in Palestine with many destitute families. The text notes fear for Jerusalem and general posts as relief efforts scramble to respond to widespread hardship.

Hebring Palestine Jerusalem

Painters Meet to Name Walking Delegate Amid Tensions

About 100 union painters gathered in the University building to discuss internal difficulties with Agent Jewell. Secrecy prevailed as members refused to reveal proceedings, while John E. O'Shea, Jewell's opponent in the prior race, warned he could seek court action over the matter.

Jewell John E. O'Shea Sewell

Fatal Paralytic Stroke On Berkshire Hill Express

Special telegram reports Mrs. George E. Morgan of New York suffered a mortal paralytic stroke aboard the Berkshire Hills express en route from New York to Lenox. The telegram notes a related robbery of diamonds valued at about $40,000 and mentions Senator Colquitt's sister in New York.

Dispatch Great Bannington Mass George E. Morgan New York City J. Pierpont Mo Berkshire Hille Express New York Lenox New Yoas Senator Colquitt

Government Favors Scots Settlement in British Columbia

Chancellor of the Exchequer George J. Goschen states the government will advance 250000 dollars to British Columbia to promote emigration of desirable Scottish Highland families. A fragment mentions a farmer and a hatched chicken on a farm in a disconnected note.

British Columbia Lowpox George J. Goschen Exchequer Britis Columbia Highlands Scotland Funka

Queen Victoria's Joke at Balmoral Dance

Queen Victoria heard a Scottish girl dance the reel at Balmoral. After the reel the girl asked a favor and quipped that Mr. Gladstone's head should be given, noting it had been lost long ago. The exchange showed the queen's amused but wary reaction.

Balmoral Victoria Mr. Gladstone

No Good Harness in Chile Hampers Draught Use

The article explains that in Chile horses and mules are rarely used for work because imported harness is expensive and locally tanned leather harness is ineffective. Horses are mainly for riding or coaches, with riding being popular and prices around $100 for a decent horse and $10 to $15 for a mule. the text ends mid-sentence describing the harshest animals.

Chile

First Baltimore and Ohio Excursion to Atlantic City

The inaugural Baltimore and Ohio excursion to Atlantic City drew strong turnout with 270 pleasure seekers aboard. The trip departed yesterday morning and returned last night, reflecting solid patronage for the seaside outing.

Baltimore and Ohio Atlantic City

Jacksons Under Market Prices Cut Rates This Week

Jacksons offers instant savings across selected menswear with reductions of 10 20 and 30 percent on off line stock. Shown lines include Home Made Black and Blue Serge Fancy and Plain Cheviot Suits Odd Trousers and pant remnant values to be made to order with a 25 percent saving now.

Jacksons

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