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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1889
Page
9
A Dispatch reports a fanciful baseball game observed through a 44 inch achromatic telescope from Observatory Hill over Recreation Park. The scene blends astronomical mischief with live play by Buck Ewing and teammates as they chase runs amid a vivid, humorous play by play.
The text describes runners out at second and first as Buck Ewing and Jim Connor hold the field. Fields and Whitney race on speed while a fast ball defeats a foul attempt. Keefe hurls to first with calm efficiency. Richardson’s pitching fires and O Rourke executes a sacrifice as the Dutchman fights to save the inning.
In a tense play, Keefe misses a hit while Kuehne drives the ball to right field and Tiernan falters. Dunlap scores as Carroll is out at second. Gore adds a hit, and Smith and the others struggle to bring him home. The Allies face stiff defense and wary opposition.
A chaotic description of a baseball matchup centers on Tim Keefe’s pitching brilliance. The text notes few hits, strong fielding, and crowds reacting with mixed mood as Keefe silences opponents, while Giants and Allies struggle amid gloomy commentary and lingering optimism.
A Pittsburgh report describes a new Sunday water fountain with a penny slot, run by the American Automatic Water Supply Co of Minneapolis. It delivers a glass of Waukesha water when a penny is inserted. Local Law and Order League officials plan to challenge the machines, citing Sunday restrictions, while owners promote the novelty and potential profits.
Paris Exposition party of teachers planned to sail yesterday but remains in Pittsburg after a telegram from New York said the steamer Furnessia was four days late due to a firemen strike. The group will depart tomorrow by 8 a.m. train and sail Tuesday. Miss Blanche Logan, daughter of Professor Logan, will join the excursion. Bon voyage to all.
Select Councilman Harriman presses that bribery allegations must not be dropped as the case lingers. Hartman of the Ninth Hadfield says prosecutors delayed. Mayor Pearson and Chairman Hunter claim no direct involvement. An Allegheny Alderman’s affidavit alleges a bribe offer of 200 to influence a vote.
A coroner's jury ruled the driver not criminally negligent in the death of Jimmie Lanigan a 10 year old who died after drinking whisky stolen from a Spencer Liddell brewery wagon. Testimony showed boys accessed a jug under the wagon seat and drank most of the contents. The jury censured the driver for allowing children to ride with open jugs but found no criminal negligence.
The Industrial Committee of the Central Board accepted Miss Torrey's resignation as instructress of the public cooking school. She leaves for Milwaukee to start a similar school. The prior salary was 1100 dollars, funded by Mr. Kipps, with the coming year's appropriation set. The board will seek a new instructor from Pittsburg and will consider all applicants.
Father Sheedy’s new school becomes a milestone as Right Rev Bishop Phelan will lay the corner-stone of St. Mary of Mercy's new school at 216 Penn Avenue First Ward. Catholic societies are invited to take part in the July 21 ceremony. A July 14 delegates meeting at Duquesne Hall will elect a Grand Marshal and organize initial arrangements.
The Americus Republican Club held a regular session and acted on six admission candidates from Youngstown East Liverpool Connellsville and Beaver. A letter from Governor Foraker thanked the club and invited members to Ohio to aid the campaign. The club plans to meet in October. James T Walker reported $1740 in subscriptions to the Americas Johnstown Relief Fund.
Two men, Adam Glass and Charles Mosky, fought August Krosky on Penn Avenue last night. Krosky was badly beaten with a deep neck wound. Officer Rodgers attempted to arrest Glass and Mosky, who then turned on him.
The G A R Ladies Aid met in the old University building to settle Johnstown relief matters. Treasurer Mrs Doran reported about $1,000 raised, roughly $150 spent, clothing sent, and about $850 to be distributed with some funds sent to Huntingdon. A committee will go to Johnstown to coordinate with the adjutant of the G A R Post for distribution.
A street fight at No 212 Grant Street ended with Frank Rossi stabbing C. Scornos in the shoulder with a stiletto made from a table knife. Police, aided by Officer J W Jack, arrested Rossi and three others. Scornos sustained non life threatening injuries. The piece also describes Splane’s court as a dens of crime now housing Italians and Hungarians, with crowded conditions and rising violence.
Archy Sproul the Balti more and Ohio Railroad lineman was assaulted by three highwaymen near the Bedford avenue basin around 2 am. One robber was lame and carried a crutch. Sproul and Chas Brown the water works watchman chased one and captured the man with the crutch. The other two escaped. Sproul lost $30 in gold. the prisoner George Green was jailed in the Eleventh ward station and held on $1,000 bail for court.
W. D. Johnston, alleged deserter from the regular army, was brought to Pittsburg yesterday. He proved so powerful that four officers struggled to restrain him and six to place him in the wagon. At Central station he was found insane and moved to jail where he shattered door braces in a bid to escape. Johnston formerly lived in Pittsburg and his case was to be reviewed by the court.
The L. O. L. plans a July 12 demonstration with 23 Keystone District lodges forming on Grant Street and marching a city route to Union Station. William McClerren will be Chief Marshal, with Thomas Thompson Grant General and William Elkins as grand clergymen delivering addresses. Dancing to 10 o'clock.
A report on Prof. Alex Phillips quitting as principal of the South school after election reveals the School Board required a change to accommodate a proviso affecting his work. The decision follows concerns over performance and a condition placed on his duties by the board.
To day funeral services held for Miss May Royal and Miss Burt Freeman as rescue teams continue probing the Connoquenessing and Beaver rivers for Nellie Burton and Ida Cassiday. The creek remains swollen twenty feet deep, with dynamite blasts failing to uncover the bodies.
Johnstown Sup ply Committee chairman Marvin placed orders yesterday for house-furnishing goods to supply 200 homes or 1,200 people. The articles will be sent to Johnstown this week.
A broad catalogue ad offers Buckeye flour at 1.30 per sack and 50 M flour, plus mail orders with free shipping within 200 miles. It also highlights festival profits for the Church Home, baby photography by Stewart & Co., and a sale of low priced garments and housewares from Busy Bee Hive and other merchants. The notice lists multiple local businesses and prices, urging purchases and expressing economic relief amid rising wheat prices.
State Senator J. P. Gobin of Lebanon arrived in the city and stayed at the Anderson Hotel with plans to tour orphan school sites before the July 1 question. He noted a commission lacks investigative power and focuses on inspecting schools and leasing buildings amid a shrinking state program and potential closures.
Edward Gedetzinger at 627 and 629 Penn Avenue advertises a clearance selling 5 priced fabrics including velvets Brussels ingrain carpets and lace curtains. E P Roberts and Sons showcase numerous patterns and jewelry designs with many items priced from 1 to 3 dollars.
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