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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1890
Page
6
Morris delivered a strong pitching performance and received solid support from teammates in both defense and hitting. The offense combined timely hits and runs to back the pitcher as the team secured the win.
Cleveland won the game in the third inning by scoring on miscues and timely hits as Daley and Steves contributed. Attendance was 1,152. Score not fully shown.
A fragmented recap details a Philadelphia game against Cincinnati with figures for runs hits and errors, plus pitching lines for Mullane Reilly and Harrington. It also notes a Washington Park clash between the Jyn and Clere Tang Leagues with lineup highlights and an outline of fielding and baserunning outcomes.
In Inter-State League action the Fayette Juniors triumphed over the Hazelwoods Sunday by nine to one. The report notes plans for upcoming manager appointments and requests from underage clubs seeking matches, with several local teams announcing July open dates and game prospects.
Cambria Iron Company lays a branch track into the Conemaugh from its levee line to Lincoln Bridge to remove filling from the river bed for the Gautier works site. The move aims to raise streets in the First and Second wards and deepen the river to ease flooding and street leveling.
Six year old child of Mrs. McCune was bitten on the cheek and throat by a dog owned by William Roach on North Third street. A severe gash will leave permanent marks and suggests a near victim of the windpipe.
Lexamore July 7. The Jennings Bros. & Co iron mill will start tomorrow morning and Kirkpatrick & Co. will begin their mill and steel works on Wednesday. Many workers have lived in the woods for two weeks but will return with the mills restarting.
In Lima on July 7, Al Ray tried to seize an electric light wire to end his life. His wife intervened, holding him back and summoning help to prevent the fatal act.
A party of 71 Knights of Pythias left over Lake Erie on Sunday for Milwaukee to attend the annual meeting. The previous evening a party of 75 Elks departed the same route for Cleveland.
A snapshot of travelers and movers including E E Bonneville returning from Pocomoke and W H Crosby heading to St Clair Springs with family. It lists several other professionals, merchants, and clerks on the move, plus a local sale of Canopies and fabrics at Jos. Honse & Co.'s Penn Avenue stores.
In Philadelphia on July 7 the Young Democratic Battalion endorsed the Scranton Convention ticket and platform. Dr Eugene Townsend and Major Worman urged loyal support and poll work. The Seventeenth Ward and Twelfth Ward Democratic Clubs and the James Page Library Association joined in resolutions endorsing the state candidates and organizing for election day.
Senator Delamater Republican candidate for Governor arrives from Meadville and meets Postmaster Field at the Lafayette Hotel. He expresses confidence in victory while William H. Andrews, State Committee Chairman, secures campaign headquarters and outlines preparations for the fall race. Local party leaders from multiple wards confer with Andrews and other officials.
Philadelphia dispatch reports General William Lilly of Mauch Chunk at the Continental Hotel stating confidence in Senator Delamater’s election with a safe majority. Congressman John E. Reyburn, upon leaving for Washington, says the Hastings bid was strong but failed and Delamater will receive full Republican support.
The Republican conferees of the Thirty seventh Judicial district adjourned after an all day session at the Warren Hotel Tionesta with 225 ballots cast. Irvine Higgin and other candidates received three votes each. The group plans to reconvene at Sulphur Springs on July 14 to resume balloting.
The Alabama Greenback party held its second State Convention in Bremmingham and nominated candidates for all state offices. They seek a coalition with the Farmers Alliance and named G. C. Thigpe as auditor and L. Coulson as governor nominee. The prior ticket declined the honor. Politics grow warmer as discussions continue.
At a Allegheny business meeting leaders pledged active support for the semi centennial celebration. Doiglas Mackie Boggs Buhl Arthur Schondelmeyer and Kenyon promised efforts while many trades including harness makers carpenters bakers and clothiers agreed to exhibits and parades. A large assembled group including Colonel S W Hill and various clubs planned a grand display with hundreds in uniform and a large procession. The next planning meeting is set for Wednesday.
Charlies L. Davis known as Alvin Joslyn arrived to unveil plans for a new theater on Sixth Street with a 2 entrance and 100 by 40 foot stage area. Robymee Bros of Evansville and Sanan are original bidders. work to begin April 1 after leases expire. Davis will tour New York and Pittsburgh to close bids. aims for a first class legitimate venue with top attractions.
Mayor Gourley records a fund of 744 50 on hand for the July Fourth celebration of 1891 after contributions. Mr C L Mages sent 600 with intent to cover deficits and Mr Magee left the city to the east, leaving a modest vestige of intention.
G P Kennedy commercial agent of the Cotton Belt travels to New York to join a Texas Atlantic Seaboard Association meeting. The group seeks to strengthen the association and adjust rates on cotton ties from the region. Current Pittsburgh to Texas common points rate is 70 cents. New York routes vary. Indications point to a reduced atl rail rate to meet water competition.
Frank Debold faced Alderman Leslie on a felonious assault and battery charge brought by Henry Holland. Debold allegedly drew a knife during a quarrel at the ers house on Forty third street, striking Holland on the shoulder and abdomen but missing serious injury. Holland resides on Willow street near Forty third. Debold lives on Forty third.
Last evening the Homewood school elected teachers for the upcoming term. Principal candidates include Mr C D Hickman and Miss Jennie Cressna. room assignments feature Miss Blanch Mullibullan, Jennie Deacon in room 6, Effie Evans in room 3, and Jennie Dickson in room 2.
Incidents include Jons Strmime and Daniel McIntyre charged with selling liquor without license and held for trial after a hearing. An examination will occur this noon at Allegheny City Hall for cadet nominees from the Twenty third District. An infant of Michael Ruby died suddenly. coroner notes manition as cause and no inquest. Matthew McGuosy arrested for armed assault on mill workers. Henry Myers opened a gambling house and was arrested. John Preeftice charged after attempting suicide in Allegheny lock. Third ward school contracts let for repapering and refurnishing. William and Mary Shields fined for disturbance. Mail contracts and railroad shops picnic announced. William Welch held for court for pocket picking. Forty seven deaths reported in Allegheny.
Governor Francis T. Nicholls declares the proposed measure would degrade Louisiana and burden future generations with debt. He warns the General Assembly of strife, secrecy, and hidden interests behind the bill and urges pause to protect the state’s honor and finances. A resolution was then offered to test gubernatorial veto power on Tuesday.
Special Telegram to the Dispatch reports Mrs Sarah McGinty, charged with conspiring to kill W. Foltz, president of the First National Bank, was to be sentenced by the court after a two week delay. The July term is unsettled as defense contends.
At a meeting the Water Committee awarded A B Smith the contract to build the foundation for the proposed automatic fountain in the First ward square. Henry Dauch & Co won the contract to drill and case the artesian well supplying the fountain. Their bid is cents per foot. The superintendent and others were appointed to plans for a semi centennial celebration and a new pumping station. Petitions were received for water mains on multiple streets and a contractor proposed digging four large wells near the city to secure household water.
The Allegheny Street Railway Committees considered a supplemental ordinance for the Federal Street and Pleasant Valley Hallway. The company seeks a branch from Taylor and Irwin to North Avenue Monterey Street, with paving of Irwin Avenue and alterations on Monterey Street. A North Allegheny line proposal was discussed from Observatory Hill to Rosa township with a new fare schedule from 5 am to midnight and from midnight to 6 am.
An examination of about 12 officers, many on the staff, was held at the Seventh Avenue Hotel last evening. General Wytie, Colonel Norman M. Smith and Captain Murdock served on the board amid interest in the upcoming Mt Gretna camp and pay conditions. Major W W Greenland and Colonel Hill traveled to Philadelphia to arrange train tickets for troops and express optimism about a large turnout and a successful Pennsylvania National event.
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