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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 26, 1889

Page

6

Faatz Rowovers Marring Cleveland Victory At Recreation Park

The home club beat Cleveland in a good game marred by Captain Jay Faatz’s vulgar outburst toward umpire Galvin. Faatz was fined while Galvin stood firm as the crowd roared. Columbus may buy Pitcher Morris today as Manager Phillips seeks rest and changes with Director Nimick.

Clevelands Faatz Columbus Morris Phillips Palmer O'Neil Nimick Amall Field Recreation Park Jay Faatz Cleveland Faata Galvin Sutcliffe McQuaide Zacharias Twitchell Tebeau White Deacon Jeems Faats Leach Pacers Gruber Sawders Bond Miller Iirector O'Rell Palmer O'Reil Ondersand SS Ae Thesa Tarek Tae Tae Tarek Tae Tae Present, But Their Oss Columb Ihip Allegheny Ed Hanlon Sanrive Aledmer Manacer Phill Oakland Sala Teres Ncan Columbua Carroll

Phillies Drop Twin Bill Teaser to Boston In Slim Loss

Philadelphia falls two runs short as Boston wins with late hits and a go ahead score. Shriver drives in four runs for Boston while Philadelphia pitchers and batters struggle to capitalize in clutch innings.

New Yorks Triumph Over Washingtons In Open Air Tilt

The New Yorks beat the Washingtons 7 to 5 in a baseball game noted for weak effort and limited energy. Key moments included Ewing driving in runs with a two base hit and Welch pitching a solid effort for the New Yorks. Both sides showed sporadic fielding, with multiple errors and stolen bases affecting the outcome.

New Yorks Washingtons Ewing Wise Lark Wiimot Tiore Richardson Clarke Ff Keefe Neeich Keefe Wech Qeion Philadelphia Cincinnati Cincinnatia Welch Bovey Stovey Kel Ae Earle MT We Mullane Vian

Hoosiers Fall Despite Late Error in Chicago Game

The home team lost today's game due to a costly error by Hines, which otherwise would have given Indiana a 4 to win in the ninth. The scoreboard shows rebounds and fielding miscues amid a tense finish, with detailed box scores listing players and runs.

Inpraanapours, Inc Hines Hoosiers Tran Ag Ode Hasti Ieee

Baseball matchups listed for several leagues today

Natrona Leade Cleveland at Pittsburgh and Chicago at Indianapolis. Washington at New York. Boston at Philadelphia. American Association Cincinnati at Brooklyn. Louisville at Columbus. St. Louis at Baltimore. International League Toronto at Hamilton. Londons at Buffalo. Detroit at Syracuse. Toledo at Rochester.

Natrona Leade Clevelands Pittsburg Chicagos Indianapolis Washingtons New York Bostons Philadelphia American Association Cincinnatis Brooklyn Louisvilles Columbus St. Louis Baltimore International League Torontos Hamilton Londons Buffalo Detroits Syracuse Tolados Rochester

Scottdale Club Returns Home After Rough Western Trip

The Scottdale team arrived in Boorparr, Pa, July 25, to a warm welcome after a tough touring schedule. Highlights include Earned runs for Scottdale 2, Duquesnes 1, and notable plays such as Howe, Still, and Stolen base by Still. Pitching by Scottdale’s Boyd and Duquesnes’ O Don and Korder noted. Umpire Wood.

BEPAZ OUR Boys Erica Howe Youn Aaeeme Sminok Callahan Boorparr Scottdale Club Desaeense Creed Scottdales Duquesnes Jane

Pittsburgh clubs clash as Beavers top Allegheny 4 to 3

Report notes manager Loftus urging Pittsburg aces to lift play after a surprising loss by the Beaver Grays to Allegheny. Officials like Zacharias and Fontes figure in late actions as Cleveland pitchers and local umpires set a tense scene after a 4 to 3 result.

Phillips Pops Te Cleveland Semere Hazelwoods Galvin Seon Faatz T Fontes Beaver Grays Ancrere Stars Allegheny Phillipe Urk Zacharias Greensburg Sarp Loftus Pittsburg

Secretary Noble Reviews General Morgan Indian Affairs Record

Secretary Noble begins a formal examination of General Morgan's military record and the trial evidence over six companies mustered by his regiment. The process aims to determine a report to the President on Morgan’s fitness and whether past disqualifications affect current duties. The review seeks to clarify the impact of the record on Indian Affairs efficiency.

Washington Noble Morgan Indian Affairs Noble Tenon Acses Secre Nabie

Men’s suits in new styles offered at low price

A local sale advertises a two day line of men’s suits sized 33 to 42 with one two and four button cutaways in worsted blues and blacks, corkscrew, diagonal and other fabrics. Suits priced at $6.50 with purchase limits per customer. Located at the corner of Grant and Diamond near the new Court House.

Sheppard Grant and Diamond New Court House

Priddy Wins Five Mile Race at Detroit Meeting

Detroit July 25 Fifteen thousand attended the third day of racing at the Detroit Club track. Peter Priddy easily defeated Frank McGarvey in a five mile event with a best time of 2 18 3-4. The day featured the Merchants and Manufacturers stake of 10000, won by Hendryx in three straight heats.

Detroit Hendryx Suellivan Smith San Francisco Peter Priddy McGarvey Mica President Campau Gene Smith Rosaline Wilkes Oes Gearenaes Ec Eigge Lac Ehosallac Wilkes Syno Cic

Twin City Jockey Club Races Amid Rain Delays

Heavy track slows third day of Twin City Jockey Club racing as sprinkles fail to deter crowd. Fights, falls, and multiple race results unfold with horses like Armaman, Gracie Db, and Jou Jou amid rough footing and renewed betting volumes.

Sr. Paw Twin City Jockey Club Turoabong Tomatena Varaman Jou Jou Uarman Gracie Db Oe Partes Pat Dock Es Setaka Crockett Jennie Gronoud Havillah Haviliah Laura Lavideon Mamie Fouse Crown Elehta Bonair Alphonse

Disqualification and controversy mark Monmouth Park meet

At Monmouth Park on July 21 the meeting drew a large crowd as the track ran fast and the day unfolded with notable incidents. The main event featured Fan Fan disqualified in the second race for fouling Leighton, while Doane admitted striking Taylor on the home stretch though claiming it was accidental and did not affect the result.

Moxmovurs Park Mr. Withers Leighton Doane Taylor Lawhton Zephyros Grenadier Volunteer Dyer Gyerene Gol Barnantos Rawetta Malple Hame Senate Eens Leighton Oo Hhono Favordale Peliae Murray Verseur Ode Secord Judge Moray Vreedom Agderer Oat Tilty Boeriern Vlae Tour Mail Tourmatine Cape Tele Burch Triton Pavanne Reaana Niagara

Sullivan’s Offer Sparks Boxing Clash Talk

Article reports John L. Sullivan offering Jem Smith $2,500 to fight under Marquis of Queensberry rules before the California Athletic Club. Projections mention a purse around £2,000 plus $10,000 a side and potential total earnings for Sullivan estimated at around $21,000, with possible extra sums if Smith wins.

Dinfatch John L. Sullivan Jem Smith Marquis of Queensberry California Athletic Club L. R. Falda Lamiey Aes R. Lamiey Sullivan Sulli Jon Van Tao Worney Smith Connec

Priddy An Easy Winner In Five Mile Foot Race

About 200 spectators watched Peter Priddy defeat Frank McGarvey in a five mile race for 100 aside at Exposition Park. The track was dry and dusty as Priddy opened a commanding lead. McGarvey tired and stopped near the end claiming an injury from a bottle on the track. A sweepstake trotting race followed with George Arris winning two heats and George Day’s Mazeppa slow in time.

Exposition Park Peter Priddy Frank McGarvey Priddy Paddy Denmarsh J. Stommeyer McGarvey Eorge Arris George Day Mazeppa

Saratoga Opening Posts Mixed Racing Card

Unclear text from a Saratoga meet lists horses, weights, and entries for a day’s races. Names include Geraldine Fordham King Crab Mollie’s Last Starters Hanover Flux and Volatile with various times and weights. The fragment references six races, entries, and weights for tomorrows events and lists several horses in each race.

SamaToga N. Y Saratoga Racing Association Hogan Ng Ba Barener Bksartock Monk Gerpiting Werber Lights Fordham Me Bine Heck Heck Gold Fish An Palmer Geraldine Fordham di Maori Macead Hanover King Crab Mollie McCarthy Mollie Sye Ai Tom Finley L! Bill Pearl Set Sam Orey Bonderland Tennesseean Yoxmede Gipsy Daily Sena Tone Dance Gara Nae Volatile Cupid Roulette Heedstone Marty Krown Vivid Cman Sto i. Bralt Ish Teton Itty & i Kitty Pease Prather Ue Pall Mall Warsaw Renwood Dan Li Gladice Brandovetta Royal Garter Fregerica Eller

Kilrain and Murphy Drunken Night Out in Lexington

July 2 in Lexington Kansas M Smith buys yearling fillies at Fairburn stud including Eileminia and Loelia Medium. In London cricket Philadelphia team beats Gentlemen of Kent with Patterson Clark and Newhall noted for solid play.

Lexington M. Smith Fairburn Stud Eileminia Happy Medium Aberdeen Roca Loelia Medium Almont Christabel Htoj Roche Patsy F M Patch W. Featherstone Tocmeree Loxpon Philadelphia Cricketers Gentlemen of Kent Goos Kent Patterson Clark Newhall

Pedestrian Bam Day brings James Ray to town for athletic walking stake

Bam Day, a veteran long distance pedestrian, travels with James Ray, famed English walker. Ray vows to outpace any man in Penasmont over five or ten miles for a stake, and is noted as son of the well known Toldy Ray.

Bam Day James Ray Penasmont Ray Toldy Ray

Rhode Island House Chaos Over Attendance War

In Providence July 25 a Rhode Island House session devolved into a chaotic stand by a three house high license bill. Republicans pressed for compulsory attendance while Democrats dwindled to below quorum causing adjournment until 11 AM next day.

Providence R. L Senate Brennan Carroll Pawtucket Representative Wilson East Providence Miller Seeng

Actress’s Long Fast Aids Weight Loss For Roles

July 25 report from Currence notes May Waldron, star of Robson & Crane, undergoing a 30 day liquid fast under a Washington physician. Living with mother at Clifton House, she has shed 50 pounds in 20 days, consuming only orange juice and water plus Turkish baths thrice weekly.

Washington

Shortest Ocean Cable Planned Between Canada and Ireland

Ottawa reports Mr. Dobell, promoter of a direct Canadian cable linking Bellevale Strait to Ireland, returned from England with 350 000 dollars in private stock, aiming for 1.7 million total cost and a 500 000 dollar government bond guarantee. The project, supported by the Dominion Government, plans to hire an English construction firm to lay the line, promising the shortest ocean cable yet.

Ottawa Dobell Canada Bellevale Ireland England Dominion

The Rising Waters Threaten City as Flood Spreads Wide

Freeposta reports Fall river bottoms flooding at two inches per hour. The river stretches seven miles wide with twenty feet of water, threatening the city within a quarter mile. A relic iron wagon bridge collapsed. only two railroad bridges remain. A relief party works through the night. rescues proceed for surrounded families. No deaths yet, some missing. Trains reach the area late, now blocked. northward exit via Verdigris River, nine miles away, is rising. Telegraphs strained. more rain anticipated.

Freposta Fall River San Francisco Pacific Santa Fe Verdigris River

Testimony aboard Etru ris in Maybrick poisoning case

Aboard the Etrur is en route to Liverpool colored servant Stencil who will testify in the Mrs James Maybrick arsenic poisoning trial. He claims Maybrick sent him to buy arsenic regularly during their Baltimore period. Maybrick died from arsenic poisoning and Mrs Maybrick pleads that he was an arsenic eater.

New York Etruris Liverpool Stencil England James Maybrick Maybrick Baltimore

Heirs to Great Expectations meet in Hamilton

The 15 Canadian claimants of Anneke Jans estate gathered in Hamilton to appoint a representative for New York negotiations. Estate holdings include Holland property valued at 1.5 million dollars and 60 acres in central New York held by Trinity Lee, with additional lem tists near New York. Attorney General Miller arrived at Durr Park to discuss a Supreme Court vacancy and possible talks with the President during his stay. A midnight house fire on Pride Street prompted a box alarm and brief extinguishing efforts.

Hamilton Ont Anneke Jans New York Holland Trinity Lee New Yi York Durr Park Miller Davis Supreme Court Prica Stevenson Street Box 53 Fifth Avenue Pride Boston Dere Park Department of Justice Washington Charles W. Smith Eastern Michigan Smith Hurley the Treasury Cleveland

Local sprinters Davy Sheehan and Grant White plan 100-yard race

Davy Sheehan, a local sprinter, called the office announcing a meeting with Grant White tomorrow at 8:80 P.M. for a 100 yard dash. The brief note confirms the planned athletic match at the office location.

Davy Sheehan Grant White

Asbury M E Sunday School Picnic At Rock Point

The Asbury M E Sunday School picnic at Rock Point ended peacefully with no incidents. Reported conditions show a large turnout and a pleasant day, with attendees leaving Union Depot late at night after a successful event.

Asbury M. E Rock Point Union Depot

Local Fire Call Noted At Onaee Residence

A brief dispatch records a fire incident near Woks Street in Onaee on Thursday at 10 16 PM. Investigators reported one occupant affected by smoke and a prompt response from local fire units to contain the blaze.

Cerman Onaee Fam Woks Street Fanamal Horeadtion

Relief Committees Mobilize Funds After City Wreck

Treasurer W R Seuneennst Se. Johns town Relief Committee wired his office for funds to aid the wrecked city. The effort has already distributed large sums and now seeks additional contributions to reach the total needed for relief.

W. R

Peculiar Salt Brought Against Wisconsin Surgeon General

An autopsy on Prof. Paul Broder's remains four years ago leads to a legal contest. The Misses Broder allege remains were misused by Janesville physicians who participated in the autopsy. Dr. Henry Palmer and his son Dr. W H Palmer, both linked to the autopsy, face Police Court arraignment with the case adjourned until Monday.

Wisconsin Orr Paul Broder Broder Janesville Henry Palmer W. H. Palmer

Consul's Burglar Son Arrested In Brutal Home Invasion

Young Twitchell, son of the U S Consul in Kixestox Ontario, is seized after entering Mrs. Martin's house in a mask. He bound and gagged a servant, fired at the woman on stairway, and fled when neighbors rushed to help. He claims a blank period between waking and escape. Police remain puzzled by the episode.

Kixestox Ont Twitchell United State

James Garfield to Marry Miss Newell in Chicago

Cleveland dispatch reports the engagement of James E. Garfield to Miss Newell of Chicago. Garfield, a young attorney practicing with his brother Harry in Wilshire Block, lives with his mother and sister Mollie in Mentor and travels daily by Lake Shore train. The news comes as a surprise to the Garfield family and friends in the city.

Cleveland James Garfield Newell Chicago Garfield James E. Garfield Harry Wilshire Block Windsor Avenue James Mentor Mollie J. Stanley Brown Lake Shore

Murderer Francis Milligan Kills Wife in Jealous Rage

Evansville July 25 Francis Milligan was committed at Paducah for the brutal murder of his young wife near Maxon’s Mills Sunday night. The ax weapon crushed the skull in a jealous act. Milligan confesses but says his wife struck first. No witnesses exist.

Evansville Francis Milligan Paducah Maxon Milligan

Demented Woman Found Dead in Highland Home

Mrs. Bredendeck, a demented resident of Highland one mile from Mansfield, was found dead in her house yesterday afternoon after being seen alive while washing in the morning. Neighbors reported the death. Coroner McDowell will hold an inquest this morning.

Bredendeck Highland Mansfield McDowell

No Executive Board meeting held yesterday report error

Morning journals wrongly claimed a meeting of the Executive Board of Trades Council occurred and that resolutions against President James Campbell were prepared for Saturday. Officials state no meeting took place and no resolutions were submitted.

Executive Board of Trades Council James Campbell

Labor dispute at Exposition building settled by union join

Report says four or five carpenters at the Exposition building were non union and demanding union scale. Special Agent was notified and the matter was settled when the workers joined the union.

Oecupies Special Agent 2 Ee

Randall Club Fixes Plans for Fete Champetre

The Randall Club met last night and finalized arrangements for the Fete Champetre to be held on August 7.

Randall Club

Who Stole Timothy's Dog Indeed

Officer Schaefer arrested Timothy Siebert Jr. last night on a charge of threatening a bartender. The move followed allegations that Siebert stole the dog.

Schaefer Timothy Siebertson

Catholic News Cablegram on Rev Dr Qdo Bu by St Francis

The Catholic News reports a cablegram stating Rev Dr Qdo Bu by St Francis de Saleseth of Toledo has not yet proved at home the clergyman has rights in the diocese. The text is unclear and garbled but indicates a dispute over clerical status in the Cleveland diocese.

Catholic News Ts Eetener Qdo Francie de Saleseth Biabo Grenees Cleveland

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