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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1889
Page
6
The Boston team heavily tops Cleveland in multiple Fourth of July games with Darby O'Brien battered by Boston batters. The piece notes Murphy from Syracuse as a noise maker and mocks rivals while highlighting John Morrill and other figures, ending with a rail about lingering discomfort and memory.
New York attendance surged during the Pittsburgs visit with over 6,000 watching the opening game and another 6,000 turned away for lack of seats. Sun exposure limited crowds for the other two games. Groundwork on the new stadium progressed rapidly, but free seating remained scarce. Manager Phillips and the injured Pittsburg players strained to field a competitive team while Rowe and White’s additions drew little immediate impact.
A. G. Spalding urges a four class system for minor and major leagues with salary caps and a Board of Appeals. He calls for shared rules by the National League and American Association, revised reserve protections, and a commission to settle disputes between clubs and players. Meeting next year could adopt a broader, permanent framework for professional baseball.
Nations league features Pittsburg at Washington, Chicago at New York, Cleveland at Philadelphia, Indianapolis at Boston. American Association games include Brooklyn at Cincinnati, Athletics at Kansas City, Baltimore at St Louis, Columbus at Louisville. International League games list Syracuse at Toledo, Rochester at Detroit, Buffalo at Toronto, Hamilton at London.
In Wheeling West Virginia on July 14 police arrested players twice during a planned Sunday baseball game. Warrants were prepared before the game and again at halftime as crowd jeered urging violence. Judges demanded trials for the first arrest while some players were released on recognizance.
Californians remain confident a Sidney colt will break Norlaine’s yearling speed mark while Marvin trains several yearlings to challenge the Palo Alto track record. Sidney Milly, noted for speed and steadiness, is praised as a potential 2:36 yearling record breaker, with strong early form promising a notable season.
Heavy rain and wind storm halted the July M game between the Cincinnatis and Brooklyns after four innings. A toppled high fence of over 800 feet damaged carriages and horses, while grandstand and pavilion threatened collapse. The score stood sire Greek when play stopped.
St Louis won 6 to 0 as Chamberlain pitched brilliantly for the Browns. Key features were Chamberlain's all around work and timely hitting. Base hits included Grima and Duffe with Milligan scoring on Chamberlain. Ellroy pitched for Baltimore with Kilroy also noted. Umpires Holland and Kerins officiated.
Fragmented sports table lists wins and losses for teams including St Louis Baltimore Kansas City Columbus and others with unclear scores and formatting. The readable items show Brooklynn and Cincimat per per won and various team abbreviations, hinting at a standings summary in a historic association record.
A Forestville letter to Spirit of the Times exposes alleged crooked racing by a horse named Dr Gordon from Tiffin Ohio. The writer recounts misentry omits, pool betting manipulation, and a race at Bradford Pennsylvania where Dr Gordon defeated rival Bing hampton while others concealed him. The author seeks information from readers to expose the truth.
Charles G. Peotta of the New York Athletic Club is beaten in the final heat of the diamond sculls at Henley-on-Thames. He had fallen ill with jaundice and returned to training only ten days before the race. In prior rounds Peotta defeated H. Blackmore and J. Small, while Nickalls of Magdalen College, Oxford, won by two lengths. Weights: Nickalls 1606 pounds, Peotta 144, Small 157, Blackmore 133.
Toe J. W. Scotts and the McKeesports begin a three game series today at Recreation Park for 7100 a side, stirring county league interest as the McKeesports are seen as top contenders while Scotts feature strong amateur players nearing pro level. The Coote dollars will also stage a later match against Our Boys at Recreation Park on Thursday for 50 dollars.
The Pittsburgs will tackle Washington today with reinforcement from Beckley and Maul. Conway cannot join the team for at least eight or ten days. He is his own master, having been laid off, and believes he can do without the club if it can manage without him. The move to exclude Conway quickly may not have been wise.
Cuiiaco, July 4 W. T. Herne, brother in law of Cronin suspect Beggs, told police of Burke movements in Winnipeg. On May 12 a man matching Burke visited Herne’s home with a woman named Minnie from Carlson collage area boarding house. The pair spent the day with the Hernes, seemed uneasy, and attempted to avoid notice, potentially tying Beggs and Burke more directly.
A car on the Mount Auburn Incline Plane Railroad narrowly escaped disaster when a truck block failed and the car crashed through gates, plunging 10 to 15 feet. No lives were lost though several passengers sustained minor injuries during the first day of electric operation.
A seller lists a fine lot of old crow sour mash bourbon whiskies from SchvetzZ Rentrenavsres Co located at 100 and 102 Market St MWF for potential buyers.
French residents in New York marked the 100th anniversary of the Bastile with speeches and music in Washing ton Park. The event featured Innis Band, Pierne’s Lecture de L Exhibition de Paris, and a formal procession by Guardes Lafayette Rochaumbeau and Liberte. Consul General Bruwaert praised liberty and self government as the crowd heard the Marseillaise and observed prizes for choral performances.
Bevaire July 14 Charles Fulton and Miss Maggie Ault were killed when a Baltimore and Ohio freight crashed into their buggy at a crossing. The horse bolted but halted as the locomotive appeared on a curve. Fulton's head injuries were fatal and Ault suffered critical multiple injuries. The horse died at the scene.
In a 12 hour high stakes poker session at the Pennsylvania Club the proprietors Tom Jolly and Edward Marks stayed up late while Denver millionaire Jim Reschier, tied to ex-Senator Tabor’s mine partner, pressed the odds. Westerner closed with $35,000 of the club’s money in Reschier’s pocket after he led early and cashed in a $55,000 check at the table.
A fragment describes the G AR confronting a railroad locomotive with a lone stance. A cartoonish panel shows a single steam engine at risk while bystanders or participants observe from a safe distance. The text highlights a tense standoff implied in a stylized illustration.
In eH Jousstons July 14 report, anger rises at the relief commission over Chicago portable houses. Over 200 applicants withdrew their orders and locals doubt removal of remaining ones. Demands for immediate payment and resignation of Beaver and the commission follow. A Newark committee identified a Meisel body from the day express, with confusion over a second body likely Mansfield, and a widow confirming the ring as her husband’s.
Evizaneth New Jersey July 14 A road tavern on Rahway avenue between Elizabeth and Eshway was the scene of a midnight shooting. John Walker 45 and his son George Jr were drinking and argued with innkeeper Charles Roder who allegedly drew a 28 caliber revolver and fired five shots. John was wounded in the thigh while George was shot in the head and critically injured. Roder fled and is thought to have left the state. Justice Mitlord issued a warrant but the constable was away in Elizabeth delaying custody. The Walkers questions over their peaceful nature add local suspicion.
Burrato July 14 Shiloh Gillis of Chicago a Knight of Pythias and D G M eloped to Niagara Falls with Alice Scott a dime museum performer. Mrs Gillis pursued and found them in a Clinton street boarding house. Gillis once married in Missouri, this is his third elopement. Scott has a husband in Chicago. Gillis was a Grand Trunk conductor and has been discharged.
The Lake Shore Railroad stealthily moved a work train of fifty men from Ohio and laid new track on disputed Erie and Pittsburgh line last night. The action followed long litigation over traffic rights, with prior clashes between Lake Shore and Pennsylvania Company.
In Hryena on July 14 Fannie M. Vander voort, a stenographer at McCutcheon and McIntyre's law office, was shot when a revolver the 16 year old son of Colonel McCutcheon held during cleaning discharged as she tried to take the weapon. She lies between life and death at St Peter's Hospital.
Five travelers in a lumber wagon from Clinton to Camange were struck by a freight train near Lyons Louisiana. Mrs. Fred Beckenshaw was killed instantly. Miss May Buckman died shortly after from severe injuries. Three other occupants were badly cut and feared dead. horses were killed and wagon obstructed. Special telegram reports a fatal railroad accident on the Chicago Northwestern line.
The article notes a strike settlement with ironworkers in Pittsburg mills and discusses potential walkouts if Hemestes orders were filled locally. It mentions mills preparing for double turns, two workers laid off last Monday are to be reinstated, and references John Walker and Carnegie actions influencing lodge committee deliberations amid the Homestead affair and its impact on Pittsburg mills.
A leading Amalgamated Association member reports that 500 workers from Jones & Laughlins' mill announced they were equipped to aid Homestead. They planned to depart by the late train, but fled the depot after learning a settlement appeared likely, ending the expedition.
In Paris on July 14 Boulangist deputies Deroulede and Laguerre faced a police clash at the Place de la Concorde near the Strasburg statue. A crowd overwhelmed officer Clementi as Deroulede refused to leave and was briefly seized before rescue. Police dispersed the mob. arrests followed and tensions rose citywide.
In Denver on July 14 Josie Conklin cried I want to die then slashed her chest with a penknife. After witnesses moved her to a bed a doctor called by, she lies seriously ill. The act followed repeated quarrels over her husband John Conklin and his alleged infidelity.
SPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIAFATCH BIRMINGHAM July 14 Howard Fuller of Blount county files for divorce from his wife claiming desertion after she reported seeing unearthly beings in the family home. The couple married eight months ago and lived in the old Fuller mansion, once home to three generations.
President Harrison remained indoors in Deer Park Missouri as rain delayed his first appearance of the day. The Harrison and Windom parties dined at the Elkins cottage. Local residents hoped for a public reception, but none was held. Cabinet meetings may be held locally during the heated term to avoid frequent trips to Washington.
Members of the Armstrong bar held a picnic at Moss Grove about ten miles above Kittanning on Saturday. About 40 gentlemen attended and played baseball and other games. The day was enjoyed by all present.
A garbled OCR list shows wine brands and suppliers including port and claret names, with partial addresses on Market Street and First Avenue. It references Solephess Ett Schustz and Rurzremavsex & Co. and notes California wines with Riesli Muscatelle Angelica and Boraries.
Arthur Coard of Accomack County Virginia married a Baltimore girl and her mother after claiming a farm worth 75000. The mother-in-law supervised their eight day confinement and then separated bride from groom. Coard plans to stay a bachelor or become a grass widower, refusing to cry.
Will iam A. Bushnell alias Gerald F. Hanson, once a bookkeeper for Butler Stillman Hubbard, evaded arrest for a decade, then was traced in Santiago by a photograph. Detective Reilly will bring him to New York around August 8 to face charges for stealing 35 000 dollars and 18 000 dollars from West Coast Telegraph Company.
Francis Browning Owen, nephew of the Poet Browning and a Detroit lawyer and poet, fell into drink after years of practice. He served three months in the House of Correction for a petty crime, then began revival meetings in a Converted Theater. He announced a conversion from infidelity and plans to resume law while entering evangelistic work, delivering a fiery sermon.
Boston July 14 1889 dispatches show weekly gross exchange from Irene Houses in multiple cities ending July 13 with percent changes vs 1888. Ad copy mentions Bay Rum P A brand distilled from bay laurel leaves with Porto Rico rum and schedules for Atlantic City trip July 18 with round trip fare ten dollars and train departures morning and afternoon. Also references CHILDEEN cabinet photos and Austrecht Elite Sailors offerings.
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