Uninteresting Boston Pittsburg Game Before Dull Attendance
Boston defeated Pittsburg 7 to 4 as Baker started for Pittsburgh and Bowman relieved with the hand injury. Gotzein left after seven with Taber finishing. Long and Derger stood out on defense while Pittsburgh struggled at the plate. Umpire McQuaide called the game as Boston rapped hits and held firm in the late innings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Pittsburg
Baker
Bowman
Bostons
Gotzein
Taber
Hbo
Pitteburgers
Long
Iron City
Bridegrooms Rally Past Cleveland in Closed Brooklyn Victory
New Yorks Bridegrooms (N L) beat the Cleveland League rivals in Brooklyn 7 to 6 with attendance listed as 711. Key plays included doubles by Collins and Dally, steals by Collins, and solid pitching by unnamed hurlers. Umpire Mcbermett called the game as Brooklyn took the early lead and held on for the win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Youx
N.L
Ovoedet
Arovoad
Cseenland
Brooklyn
Dave On Balle
Cleveland
Brookayes
Brooks
Collins
Wupire Mcbermett
Philadelphia club decors Cincinnati in easy afternoon win
Philadelphia defeats Cincinnati with an easy victory in afternoon play. Key players include Mullane and Gray contributing runs and three base hits. Stolen bases by Vickers Mullane and Gr, with several pitchers and umpires noted in the box score.
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Philadelphia
Cincinnati
McPhee
Gray
Mullane
Brera
Oholilday
Thompson
Bailly
Foasmpeen
Chamentes Een
Grr
Vickers
Doubin Dias Ry oMottday
McPheetuse
Balle
Vicsery
Lebot
Foreman
bail—Hawilton
Cleveland
Boston
AE Stricker
Brown
Delevanty
Hichards
Browning
Stover
Larkin
Browthers
Mecaleer
Kelly
Radford
Nash
Sultcliffe
Quinn Brennan
Morrill
Gruber
Radbourn
Chicago National League Men Triumph Over New Yorkers
The Chicago team again prevailed in a tight National League contest against New York. Superior batting carried the visitors past their hosts as attendance figures rose, with a final score listed as an intense back-and-forth battle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
New York
Phillies and Pirates battle in heat with crowded crowd
In Philadelphia heat 770 attenders saw Knell and Staley pitch for the Phillies while Buffin ton relieved. Pirates offense built late, Batting lapses and wildness marked the game with 10 sunstroke reports and outspoken umpiring by Hanlon and Brunel. The Cleveland and Boston game notes follow with similar line scores and umpire lists.
New York Dominates Buffalo In Easy Baseball Win
New York defeats Buffalo 20 to 10 in a game marked by lopsided scoring and strong NY offense. Attendance 765. Key players include Slattery Ewing Brown Rourke Shannon and Whitney for New York with and Gore and Boon contributing for Buffalo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Buffalo
P. L
Muffalo
Slattery
Ewing
Brown
Rourker
Hid’de
Gore
Shancon
Whitney
Es Boonatheld
P. Orraodo
Torls
Summany
Huffain
Grane
Keefe
White
Carsey
Howe
Beecher
Wise
Crane
Rourke
Shannon
Richardson
Strattery
Carney
Belies Dhacka
Hatheld
Diepiresettney
Iberidas
Arraignments before Justice Scott Seton on Sabbath exhibitions
They were arraigned before Justice Scott Seton on a complaint alleging violation of the Sabbath statutes. All pleaded not guilty and the trial was postponed until the next night. Libler is the attorney for the defendants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott Seton
Nig Libler
Santiago Wins Drexel Stakes At Washington Park
Attendance reached 4000 as track conditions were fast. Calf California horse Santiago captured the Drexel stakes with Mirabeau second and Gienash third. A fatal accident marred the event as Noretta fella rider Abbi broke his neck. Other races saw Heron Won, Lake View, and multiple heats with Lake View taking wins in the three quarter mile event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Park
Blarney Stone
Noretta Fella
Abbi
Heron
Prophecy
Lizzie
Lake View
Delmar
Wat Sheedy
Races At Monmouth Park Reported With Results
Special telegram to the Dispatch lists today’s race outcomes at Monmouth Park. First race seven furlongs Bella first Fits James second Kenwood third with time 1 2. Second race three quarters mile Reckon Picknicker second Bolero third. Third race mile and a half Torso first Tournament wiseneed geing third Time 2 04. Fifth race three quarters Satomera first Comrecsion second Eclipse the Time 1 1. Sixth race Over Pastoane Astrist first Yardee second Haymond third Time 0 0.
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Monmouth Park
Bella
Fits- James
Kenwood
Britannic
Secon
Ereckon
Picknicker
Bolero
Torso
Geing
Ee Pa Aps
Davie
Stockton
Satomera
Comrecsion
Eclipse
Ove Pastoane
Astris T
Yardee
Haymond
All Day Trap Shooting Event Held at Northside Gun Club
An all day trap shooting tournament took place yesterday on the Northside Gun Club grounds. The event ran from 10 AM to 6:30 PM despite strong wind, drawing solid attendance and ending in a successful shoot. The Bennett trophy monthly match was also contested, won by Herron Hill Club's team.
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Northside Gun Club
Mesara
F. F. Davison
Elmer E. Shaner
Jim Crow
Herron Hill Club
Keystones
W. & King
EB. Shaner
Levis
Mack
Cochran
Richarson
E. E. Shaner
Haffman
Diepold
A. H. Kin
Nair
Johnson
King
Richardson
Scott
A. H.king
Shaner
A. H. King
Mobler Ava MacBrown
Hoffman
Hichardson
Erron Hill
Q. A. Molure
H. J. Levis
W.S. King
George Cochran
Northside
W. &. Scott
Dr. Burgoon
A. H. Kine
J. G. Huffman
G. Thre
EE. Shaner
Simpson
Han
Michardson
Wampler
Entrice
Huffima
Ewing
Weir defeats Connors in hard three round boxing match
About 1,200 spectators packed Erie County Athletic Club to watch the Weir Connors bout. Weir won the $1,750 prize as Referee Jack Ashton oversaw the short, three minute rounds with Weir scoring a decisive knockout in the final moments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burrao
Erie County Athletic Club
Weir-Connors
Jack Ashton
Connors
Mike Quinn
New York
George Brintell
Buffalo
Tommy Warren
Ed Smith
Denver
Weir
von- Hors
Oenore
Slavin and McAuliffe to Meet for Club Title Fight
A special Ormonde Club directors meeting set preliminaries for Slavin versus McAuliffe. They agreed on a £1000 prize to decide supremacy in the nasium, with articles of agreement to be submitted to Mr Madden for approval at Sporting Life office. Other brief items cover local games and players seeking schedules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowpost
Ormonde Club
Slavin
McAuliffe
Madden
Sporting Life
Cyclone at Canton Destroys Homes and Spares Party
A July Canton cyclone struck the southern city area at 6 pm, wrecking a new Navarre Street home of Conrad Shade and causing severe damage to several others including E Bachert and Walter. Chimneys, plaster, and roofs were torn, fences and outbuildings toppled, with workers escaping injury. Reports of similar storms disrupted Meadville and Old City areas with no fatalities yet.
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Canton
Conrad Shade
Navarre Street
E. Bachert
Walter
Henry Hull
Meadville
Old City
Lightning Kills 21-Year-Old at Erie Home
William Smith, 21, was struck by lightning and killed instantly at his parents’ home near Erie city limits. His sister, nearby, was stunned but unharmed as the house was badly wrecked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacial Telec
William Smith
Coal Operator N J Bigley in Critical Condition
SPECIAL TELEGRAM FROM McKEESPORT REPORTS Captain N J Bigley the coal operator aged 70 who lost an arm yesterday en route from Pittsburg to Alpaville is sinking rapidly at the Hotel White after surgery. His family and Rev Father Donovan are at his bedside. His son Squire Bigley was killed recently by a train at Alpsville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mckeesport
N. J. Bigley
Pittsburg
Alpaville
White
Squire Bigley
Alpsville
Father Donovan
St Peter’s Church
Meafdville and Linesville Excursion Train Wreck
The Meadville and Linesville excursion train carrying Franklin Baptist Sunday school picnickers wrecked at Watsons Run station near Conneaut Lake injuring several. Hon Charles Miller of Franklin escaped unharmed as his coach derailed, while nurse Clara Rowe suffered a scalp wound and a facial gash. The engine and two cars stayed on track.
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Meadville
Linesville
Baptist Sunday School of
Franklin
Conneaut Lake
Watson’s Run
Secon
Charles Miller
Clara Rowe
Mystery surrounds death of George Lotz after railway collapse
George Lotz, found unconscious beside a railroad track last Saturday, died from injuries after failing to regain consciousness. One rib pierced his lung. A member of the Patriotic Sons of America and the Knights of Labor, he will be buried Tuesday at 8 under those orders. The cause of death remains a mystery with theories of a train strike or foul play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neware
George Lotz
Lutz
Patriotic Sons of America
Knights of Labor
Explosion from pipe fire kills woman and devastates shop
At Leechburg an old colored woman named Bearman, intoxicated, tried to light a pipe. A spark fell into a powder keg causing an explosion and fire that burned her shanty and the nearby D. B. Ashbaugh smithy. Bearman died from injuries. Ashbaugh’s shop and documents were lost. Mrs Artman suffered severe burns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y Leechburg
Bearman
D. B. Ashbaugh
Immense Gas Well Discovery Shocks Burning Springs
Great excitement in Burning Springs, the oil region, as word spreads of a vast gas well today. Gas escapes with loud force heard two miles away and no shutoff found. Plans form to pipe gas to Parkersburg for private and industrial use. Meanwhile McKeesport census talk endangers city population estimates with rumors of undercount and possible figures around 95,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iepecual
Tel
Parkersburg
W. Va
Burning Springs
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Waynesburg Men Open Original Package House
Waynesburg July 8 report states J J Koupert and Henry Beeler claim protection under a Supreme Court ruling on Inter State commerce and opened an original package house. A tree fell killing one person. Clearfield July 8 report adds Abe Hunchbarger details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waynesburg
Industrial unrest and accidents ripple through late 19th century towns
Reports describe Colrworkers striking at Uniontown and related plant disruptions including the Beaver Falls Wire Mill shutdown, a 50 thousand dollar Belgian block contract for Reynolds, and a potential sale of Tubular Car Works amid rising wages. Notable incidents include a man losing a foot in McKeesport, a city mayoral case in Massillon, and a gruesome fatal throat injury in Gallitzin.
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Uniontown
Tee Forest
Griffith No. 5
Whitesell
Wildwood
Booth & Forex
Pittsboro
Reynolds
Beaver Falls
Braddock
McKeesport
Pierce
West Virginia
Moundsville
F. M. Lynch
Congress
Br Radford
Mike Burns
Cleveland, Canton and Southern Road
James Murtaugh
Massillon
Wheeling and Lake Erie
Anderson, DePuy & Co
Chartiers Station
Pittsburg
Lake Erie Road
Clara Jones
Ha Marsh
Gallitzin
Evenin
Marsh
Ebensbaro
Murer
Harper seeks presidential clemency for Fidelity Bank head
E L Harper former Fidelity Bank president seeks pardon aided by his wife and backers across states. He asks a large building firm to press the President and Attorney General. Harper notes his incarceration since 1587 and urges swift action to restore his business prospects.
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E. L. Harper
Fidelity Bank
Harrison
Ben Hopkins
Ohio State Penitentiary
Columbes
Str
Miller
Messrs
Sherman, Butterworth and
Caldwell
Washington
Tors
K. L. Harper
Doctors Skeptical Of Rapid Transit In Pittsburg
A physician warned that widespread rapid transit and suburban growth could raise Pittsburgh's mortality. He noted patients cured by suburban walks and observed business men walking to downtown routes. He argued movement to new city areas promotes walking and reduces doctor visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Yesday
Ex-Constable Calhoun Arrested for Brutal Assault on Annie Carney
William Calhoun an ex-constable got drunk and attacked Annie Carney at No. 22 Cherry alley early yesterday. He knocked her down kicked and jumped upon her injuring her ribs and jaw. Dr. Rowan said recovery possible but injuries could prove fatal. Calhoun was chased by Lt. Dennis ton and jailed at Central station.
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William Calhoun
Cherry Alley
Annie Carney
Rowan
Calhoun
Denniston
Second Avenue
Central Station
Three Arrested in Robbery Case Over Conductor Watch
Special Officer McLaughlin of the Oakland Police arrested Michael Norton Thomas Dolan and William McClure on robbery charges. Conductor Daniel Donehue said the trio robbed him after a Monday night drink, but the watch was later found left as security for liquor at a Solo saloon. They face a hearing today before Magistrate Gripp.
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McLaughlin
Oakland
Michael Norton
Thomas Dolan
William McClure
Gripp
Daniel Donehue
Second Avenue
Donehue
Soho arrest of 15 year old girl for begging
Officer Thomas McKinnon detained a 15 year old girl in Soho on a begging charge. A basket held a clock and two boys jackets. officer suspected theft. She gave the name Mary McGowan and an address on Calibill. Her story will be investigated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas McKinnon
Soho
Mary McGowan
Diven Child Dies in Pittsburg
On Tuesday July 8 1800 Wiretram son of James and Lizzie Divan aged 5 years 8 months 12 days died at 2 20 PM Funeral Wednesday at 3 PM from Parents residence corner of Magee and Blut streets Pittsburg Pa Friends of the family are invited to attend
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Diven
Wiretram
James
Lizzie Divan
Magee and
Heatwave Shatters City Records Across New York
New York endures an extreme heat spell with a 101 degree peak on Broadway marks the hottest day in 19 years. Humidity remained low but waves of heat battered the city as workers and residents reported sunstroke cases and a scorching, metal like harbor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dispatch
New York
Hudnut
Mercury
Broadway
Cleveland Storm Swamps City With $200000 Damage
A violent northwest wind storm struck Cleveland Ohio on July 3 between 5 and 6 PM causing about 200000 in damage. Freight cars overturned at Lake Shore road. Three hoisting machines and a 250 foot tubular steel mast were destroyed. No injuries reported. The day reached 97 degrees before the storm cooled the air.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Lake Shore
Heatwave Across Cities Tops Seasonal Highs
Canton reports 95 degrees with several sunstroke cases including Jacob Metzgar who collapsed and was helped home. Wilkesbarre records 104 degrees with outdoor workers overcome by heat. Boston endures a 91.14 degree afternoon as a southwest breeze tempers the hot spell with no noted fatalities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton
Jacob Metzgar
France Royalist Intrigue Gossip Tangles D Orlean Claim
Emily Crawford cites London Truth on the Comte de Paris. Le Monde accuses Royalist factions of pressuring a provisional Pretender while seeking alliances and discrediting engagement with Princess Marguerite. The piece contrasts Marguerite with Joinville and notes D Orlean allies' secretive nature and limited public appeal.
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Dec D'Orleans
Emily Crawford
London
Cémte de Paris
Sheen House
le Monde
Comte de Paris
Duc d’Orleans
Marguerite
Lucre
Switzerland
Brussels
Caballers
D'Orleans
The Texas Cowboy and the Moral Code on the Range
Harper’s July describes Texas cowboys as disciplined by ranch life and discipline, with whisky and gambling largely banished by cattle barons. Cowboys endure long line rides, inspect fences, and keep cattle under sight while living in well equipped camps. They are paid about $30 monthly and uphold chivalry toward women, with a focus on sturdy boots and polished footwear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper's
Texas
City Men Turn to Farms End in Prompt Profit Failure
Dr. Talmage argues in Ladies Home Journal that city men pursue farming for profit and wind up failing. The piece notes crop disappointments, taxes, drought, pests, and mismanagement as typical pitfalls, while Mary Lee from Egypt is cited for her memory of past meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Talmage
Ladies Home Journal
Mary Lee
Egypt
Warmest Day of the Season Recorded in Wasinetos
The Signal Office reports July 8 as the warmest day of the season in Wasinetos with a maximum temperature of 97 degrees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasninetos
Orangemen's Picnic Parade To Honor Event At Huston
The Orangemen plan their annual picnic at Huston on Saturday preceded by a large parade. The train departs for the grove at 11 o'clock and the parade forms at 9 A M with about 8000 participants marching from Liberty to Market to Fifth Avenue then Smithfield Seventh Street across the bridge to Federal Sixth to Fifth Avenue and Penn Avenue to Union Depot.
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Orangemen
Huston
the Grove
Liberty
Market
Fifth Avenue
Smithfield
Seventh Street
Bridge
Federal
Sixth
Penn Avenue
Union Depot
Resignations and notable incidents around the world
Lorp Rosenery resigns from the London County Council. Cholera controls in Valencia prompt disinfection for all ships from Spain arriving at Marseilles. In Paris, the Chamber of Deputies asks for a credit to grant bounties to Portuguese shipping. W. M. Woodside dies of yellow fever in Rio de Janeiro. Saratoga strikes Duke Rock near Plymouth but sustains only trifling damage. Governor Hime declines Galveston address invitation. G Pierra competes with G E Kennedy in Henley diamond sculls. Kennedy wins heat by four lengths. Haron Wissman signals resignation if Africa policy changes proceed.
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Lorp Rosenery
London County Council
Valencia
Marseilles
Spain
Chamber of Deputies
Worp
Chicago
W. M. Woodside
Rio de Janeiro
United States
Saratoga
Plymouth
Duke Rock
Hime
The
Texas Bar Association
Galveston
G. Pierra
G. E. B. Kennedy
Kennedy
Berlin
London Times
Haron Wissman
Africa
Weather and river notices from Morgantown to Allegheny Junction
Telegraphed river reports show river levels ranging from four feet to six feet with some stations stationary or falling. Weather described as clear and warm with high temperatures around 90 to 96 degrees. Steamers Bedford and Keystone State depart for Pittsburg and Cincinnati, while the Gnet sails for Parkersburg and Hudson is reported to arrive and lay over until Thursday.
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Diafaton
Morgantown
Waabeen
Knownsville
Wheeling, Joly
Bedford
Pittsburg
Keystone State
Cincinnati
Parkersburg
Hudson
Allegheny Junction
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Wereball Association
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Prares
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Dunlap
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Sporting Notes
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Ed Hassons
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James Kelly, Jr
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Eberhardt & Ober
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Jack Kelly
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Axtell
J Wilkes
Farmers' Alliance
Terre Haute
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Hartford
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Tim
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J. Maurath
V. T. Nici
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G. Warden
Horsfoerd's Acid Phosphate
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Erie
Piteburg
Alpavillec
Virginia
Oliver
McKeasport
Clearfield
Abe Hunchbarger
Hoover, Hughes & Co
Hoover- Hughes
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Tux Westmoreland and Fayette Gas Company
Scottdale
Home Natural Gas Company
Frank Gannon
Salem Wire Nail Mills
Findlay
Asociation
Iron and Steel
Joax Ernst
Littleton
Beller
Mary Gallenstein
Harper
Donbred
James H. Aiken & Co
Fifth Ave
Seneson
Wilkenbarre
Wilkesbarre
Turne
France
Rogers’ Royal
Tres
United States Signal Service
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Dohassasons
J. F. Shafer
No. 400
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Coulson
Ona O
Shafer
McKenna
Wwe
Duffy's
Max Klein
D. F. Molnrosa
M. D
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L. Goldsmith
L.goldsmit & Bro
Liberty St
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C Davis
Pew
Youghiogheny
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