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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 1889

Page

6

Team Faces Six Game Stretch with Cleveland Trip

The article outlines a six game stretch with Cleveland and three after leaving the East, plus three at home. Conway may join the squad if guaranteed pay in case of arm trouble, otherwise he may stay home. Staley’s fine may be refunded or replaced. manager Phillips discusses possible roster changes and strengthening batting with Rowe and White. The club aims to win about half the 15 games away if pitching stays strong.

Phillips New York Horace Rowe White Galvin Miller Hanlon Sanday Dunlap Carroll Kuehut Cleveland Conway Nimick Chub Harry Staley Indians Sports Staley Smith Pittsburg Owever

Athletics defeat Reds in rough, error-prone game

The Athletics won today in a hard hitting contest despite base running miscues by Reilly and Tebeau. McPhee and Tebeau stood out with strong plays as San Rivera notes a final score of Ath 8 Reds 7 after a two hour, one minute game.

Athletics Reds Reilly Tebeau McPhee Melly Nicol Reed Rone Weebaer Hite Larkin Fennelly Beard Ran Storey Aee Eer Ratiwin Bee Vye Purcell Brennan Sone Bierbauer Lyons Mierbauer Merbauer Welch Heard McI Hee Carmek Ae Samad’ Td Seward Copire Goldamith

Browns Defeat Columbus In Heat Aided Tilt

In St Louis July 7 the Browns beat Columbus in a tight game. Widner faltered late after heat slowed him, while Buvetts pitched well and was backed by strong defense led by Latham. Scoring details show a 5 run edge for St Louis as the game wore on.

St. Louis Browns Columbus Widner Buvetts Latham

Dayton Statistical Brief on Errors and Scores

Fragmentary sport note from Dayton reports multiple errors and runs. Mentions Springfield and Dayton teams with scattered figures and a mis-typed score line.

Dayton Springfields Jtt Eurned Daytons Jornlem

Wise and Schell Bet on Forfeit in Beaver Dispute

Backers of Wise of New Brighton demanded that Schell of Beaver cover the forfeit at the office or it will be withdrawn. Wise shows eagerness to fight Schell for any amount of money.

Wise New Brighton Schell Beaver

Brown’s Highlawn Farm Horsemanship Noted in 1890s Turf

Horace W. Brown at Highlawn Farm Lee Massachusetts trains a strong stable of young trotters. Notable horses Nominee 4150 and other 2 to 4 year olds show potential with speed claims and Creek Buffalo track times. Brown praises his team and predicts future prominence in New England races alongside famed bloodlines and rival studs.

Highlawn Farm Lee Mass Horace W. Brown Horace Belle Hamlin Brown Highlawn Elixur Smith J. G. Davin Stranger Sapphire Jay Gould Lucy Buffalo Track Goldsmith Maid Nothi Alfonso Baron Wilkes Alma Mater Eera Alcyone Arbiter Alexander Berkshire Belle Belle Brasfield Buffalo Little Turner Nettie Jerome New England Glens Falls Ondine Clay

Equal Partners Buy Bell Boy Stallion With Oil Heir

The joint owners of the $51,000 trotting stallion Bell Boy, Judson L. Clark of Elmira New York and George H. Hopper of Unionville Connecticut, formed their partnership after a chance hotel rotunda overheard remark. Clark sought a partner to buy Bell Boy and Hopper agreed to invest half the purchase price with Clark.

Bell Boy Judson L. Clark Elmira N. Y George H. Hopper Unionville Ereen Lexington New York George H. Hoover Standard Oil

Yale Princeton Harvard Players Sail to Teach Baseball in England

The best players from Yale Harvard and Princeton sail on the steamer Umbria to Europe under J W Curtis. They will play Oxford Cambridge cricket elevens and other London area teams to teach Americans game. Schedule runs to mid September.

New York Yale Harvard Princeton America Europe Umbria J. W. Curtis Yale University Oxford Cambridge London Calhoun Rogers Poole Willard Dean and Henshaw King Moffatt and Harris

Splan's Answer Ready Among Horse Matter Talks

Mr G B H Temple and Al Carlile discussed horse matters last evening. Mr Jene related an amusing anecdote about John and Mr Temple. Splan reportedly bought Nophy earlier, and when asked about the owner it was said the horse is owned by Mrs Solan.

Splan

Giants Wakeup Call as Joa Moreini is Released

Sporting notes report roster changes with Joa Moreini released by the Washington Club. The text mentions events at Cycle Park with J. J. EXGLepeth returning from Chicago after winning a long pedestrian contest and a cuemes race planned for Saturday at Park. Cash prizes and parties are noted in South Bend.

Giants Moreini Washington Club Wey J. J. Exglepeth Chicago Bend Ind Wls South Bend Tus P.G. Morans

Final Letter From West Texrn Hore Unsure

A dated May 20 letter from West Texrn Hore near NiaGar a fanxs in New York describes a man’s despair and intent to end his trials. It mentions a trip to Chicago, a supposed spy, and plans that miscarried amid a looming tragedy. A body found June 27 in a whirlpool is described as a 45 year old man about 5 feet 10 inches tall with dark hair and a mustache.

WestTexrn Hore NiaGara Fanxs N. Y Isao Dean BroThes Chicago

Irish Dissent in Philadelphia Irish National League

The Parnell branch of the Irish National League in Philadelphia resigns its municipal council delegation. Owen Kelly calls for a boycott of the Council until radical changes occur, aiming to fracture local governance and install trusted Irish leadership.

Parnell Philadelphia Dispatch Irish National League Philopatrian Hall P. McFadden McFadden Owen Kelly Kelly Martin I. J. Griffin National League Meakin

Eight-Hour Day Fight Moves in Brickyards

Chicago Brickmakers Assembly 1771 voted 1,000 to aid Blue Island yard workers striking for an eight hour day. A weekly 1 assessment on 3,000 members will continue as needed, with plans to raise funds if required. The fight targets an eight hour law across trades tied to the industry.

Curiaco Blue Island Assembly

Deser­tion of Professor at Clark University Shocks Atlanta

The arresting tale centers on Prof. W. H. Siford of Clark University who left his wife for Minnie Warren of Augusta. They registered as man and wife in Cincinnati after traveling from Findlay, Ohio. Siford threatened self harm but did not act.

Atlanta W. H. Siford Clark University Siford Minnie Warren Augusta Cincinnati Findlay

Double Tragedy In Lasalle Police Fire Defy Then Collapse

Captain A Goshinski of the Polish Guards shot his sleeping wife in Lasalle Illinois and then tried to kill himself. He and his wife survived despite multiple gunshots as masses of water were turned on to prevent further harm. Financial troubles were given as the motive.

Lasalle Inn A. Goshinski

Edgleson Drives Negro Immigration Plan to Oklahoma

July 7 report names Hon W L Edgleson as key figure behind a state immigration scheme to move Southern Black people to Oklahoma. An immigration committee will place agents in southern cities with Topeka as headquarters and aims to gather 100 Colored people by next July. Fell Dead Over Her Husband's Grave. London Globe. A widow, barely married a fortnight, collapsed at Pere Lachaise cemetery as her husband was lowered. Authorities unavailable for details.

Torekka Ekayx W. L. Edgleson Oklahoma Topeka London Globe Pere Lachaise

Canada Annexation Sentiment Grows in Dominion

Telegram from Toronto reports General Butler's Colby University remarks sparking talk in Canada. French Canadian Catholics shift tactics, challenging Protestants and English Canadians. Montreal’s Standard questions language and laws, warning of demographic shift and French majority on the horizon.

Dispatch Toronto General Butler Canada United States Colby University Maine Ada Dominion Standard Montreal Quebec Lnst

The Various Changes of a Belle at Deauville Fashion

A Paris observer describes a Frenchwoman at a French seaside resort changing outfits throughout a day. She outfits five to six ensembles daily with matching accessories, from beige traveling wear to a white muslin daytime gown and a final black lace evening dress with a Rubens hat.

London Lamballe Sarah Rubens

Funny Brooklyn Bridge scene with a dog cart and tandem horses

A New York Sun account recalls a late afternoon spectacle at the Brooklyn bridge entrance. A stylish woman in a dog cart with two horses and a brand new footman’s uniform attracts a crowd as a fashionable young man struggles to drive. The leader balks, the footman intervenes, and the carriage departs amid laughter. The report also notes Alaska salmon catches show a sharp drop from last year.

New York Brooklyn

Louisiana militia deployed as prize fight plans unfold

Military preparations in Louisiana shrink as two companies are ordered on duty for field service and 12:30 PM report at the Queen and Crescent depot. Governor Nicholls recalls an act requiring railroad transport for state use, while Adjutant General Fairies awaits orders he has not yet received. The fight was moved to Richburg Mississippi 103 miles from New Orleans, with track obstructions debated to stop trains.

Louisiana Louisiana Field Artillery Theuisiana Rifles Louisiana Rifles Queen and Crescent Nicholls Fairies Mississippi Wstee New Orleans Richburg Rich's Mills Marion County Miss Nicholson Lowry Missis Hattiesburg Sullivan Kilrain

Midnight Scene Before Kilrain Sullivan Fight

Excited crowds fill the streets near the depot as speculation swirls about the Kilrain Sullivan bout. Analysts doubt Sullivan’s stamina after heavy drinking while Jake Kilrain eyes a one round victory with Redon offering large bets. Detective John T. Norris escorts Kilrain with $100 received and potential arrest warrants loom.

Kilrats Sullivan New OR Charles Mitchell Kilrain Pen Mitchell Jake Fatlivan John T. Norris Springfield, O Mississippi Massachusetts John T Ohio River Marsh Redon Lake Pontchartrain

Governors as sports watchers in Sullivan Bilrain clash betting

Special telegram notes Hon. J. Hale Sypher predicting Louisiana Mississippi and Texas governors will attend the Sullivan Bilrain fight. He wagers a new suit or champagne that militia will not fire on spectators and leaders would cross to the battleground if needed. He cites his long stay in Louisiana to assess local sentiment.

J. Hale Sypher WasHinetor Louisiana Sullivan-Bilrain Mississippi Texas Sullivana Pelican

Governor orders troops to stop Mississippi boxing fight

A telegraph from Jackson Mississippi reports Governor orders Mihill militia to prevent a planned prize fight near Nicholson along the Northeastern road. SheriffEW Mombile and Colonel Morrill lead infantry and artillery to block passage while railroad authorities are warned to stop prize fighters. The governor asserts action though he doubts the fight will occur.

Nichoson Miss Richburg Marion County Mombile Missoni Mississippi Wilting Henry Nicholson Louisiana Line Morrill

Sherman a Priest ordained at archbishop's ceremony

Special telegram from Philadelphia reports Thomas Ew ing Sherman ordained a Catholic priest by His Grace Archbishop mee. The ceremony drew notable religious and social figures, including relatives and prominent names, with the ordination marks a peak in his religious vocation.

Pittsburg Philadelphia Thomas Ewing Sherman Archbishop Mee Sherman A Blaines Ewi Gilespies Sherman Arch Episcopal Residence Scieens Thomas Fitch Arch Episcopal Thomas Fisk Poeters Steale Rachel Sherman D. Tecumseh New York Colonel Steel Colonel Coppinger J. G. Blaine Thomas A New York United States Navy Washington Leutenant John C. Wilson

Invention of Omnibuses Privilege in Paris 1667

The passage describes Pascal securing a patent in February 1667 for public street travel in France with eight passenger omnibuses. The vehicles were popular but restricted by Parliament of Paris to exclude lackeys soldiers and others. Pascal died in 1667 and the omnibus faded then revived in London and later several French towns before Paris reaccepted it.

London Pascal Paris

Yale Athletes Banquet Highlights Frugal Evening

The Yale athletic men gathered at the New Haven House last Saturday from 2 a.m. to near 7 a.m. The 40 guests incurred a wine and cigar bill under $55 with no liquor influence reported. They sang cheered and exchanged views on Yale athletics.

Hartford Courant Yale New Haven House

Greenback Party Seeks Nationwide Reorganization Meeting

Es Wasuincroy July 7 reporting George C. Jones chairs a National Greenback party call for states and districts to appoint delegates by September 4 to attend a Cincinnati convention on September 12. The invitation urges support for a distinct American money policy with legal tender notes and warns against British goods and influence. The program includes debt payment per original contracts, support for domestic commerce, limiting corporate debt to paid-in capital, fair dividends, and restricting private land ownership.

Es Wasuincroy George C. Jones National Greenback Party Greenback Cincinnati Constitutional Congress Great Britain

Baltimore Advances in Clearing House Returns for Week Ended July 6 1889

The Pittsburgh eighth section reports Baltimore making a sizable rise in the Clearing House list. The published table, drawn from exchanges among Clearing Houses in the cities named, shows gross exchanges for the week ending July 6 1889 and the percent change from the same week in 1888.

Baltimore Bostorx

Town Devastated by Californian Fire Disaster

A Bakersfield blaze consumed N F Kelsey’s kitchen setting off a rapid fire that wiped out thirteen blocks. Every business house and about 40 homes burned with total losses around 1 260 000 and 300 000 in insurance. 100 officers guard remaining goods as homeless shelters are organized. Bakersfield, California, population 5 000.

California Bakersfield Cat N. F. Kelsey

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