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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1891
Page
6
A heated four hour session at the Hotel Anderton saw debate over President ONeil's status and proposed management changes. The board rejected depose talks, announced a correction to a prior letter, and indicated no contract with McGunnigle. negotiations were paused with calls to resume discussions.
The Reds shut out the Suggers in a low scoring contest marked by poor home defense and drizzling rain. King pitched well for the Reds while the Suggers offense stalled, with errors and baserunning miscues killing chances.
In a tense game the Cleveland players mishandled a critical play in the third inning as McBean fumbled, allowing Chicago to seize momentum. The error followed by a fatigued defense helped the visitors pull ahead in a low scoring affair.
Anson's two bagger brought in three runs while Viau pitched well for Cleveland in a game Chicago should have won. Final score unlisted as umpire Huret presided.
In Boston on July 23, the Giants used Dunning for the first two innings before Keese took over. Attendance was 2,572. Final score shows New York with 5 runs to Boston’s 15. Time of game two hours and two minutes. Umpires Morrel and Battin. League standings mention Brooklyn and Cincinnati among others.
In Philadelphia and Baltimore, details from the Association Games show Washington defeating Philadelphia and Buffington with Melmore of Boston losing to Baltimore. The schedule lists Washington at Philadelphia and Boston at Baltimore with New York and Pennsylvania League activity. Rain caused several games to be postponed.
President Kramer lists approved contracts with Cincinnati and Columbus figures including Marr Clark and Lobman while Washington names new players. several players released by Boston Cincinnati St Louis and Washington are also noted.
A telegram notes Kennedy's Colts arranging several games ahead. Greensburg will play here Thursday while California comes next Saturday. Also set are games with Mr. Pleasant on August 5 and with the Drummers of Pittsburg in August.
The Grand Circuit opener at Glenville draws nearly 3,000 as Commonwealth with W B Fasig's Elding wins the 2:29 trotting after a fast early pace. Simmie, Emma, Maggie K, Elmonarch, and Nightingale contest heats in a muddled program with contests extending into the evening.
Heavy rain failed to ruin a lively Jerome Park meet with 2,500 spectators. Despite showers after the second race, the track stayed fair and several contests impressed, though only two favorites won. Tomorrow’s entries include stakes across multiple distances with a strong field and one match race.
The Manchester Club management announced the sale of pitcher Aearen Dunning to a New York league club on July 2.
Evansville Indiana July 28 A major railroad shake up sees every general officer resign and be dismissed by President Kelsey of the Ohio Valley. The line passes to Chesapeake Ohio and Southwestern with offices moved to Louisville. Huntington plans a bridge over the Ohio three miles above to expand freight capacity.
Sixty convicts were moved to Coal Creek yesterday and the East Tennessee Virginia and Georgia Railroad Co has orders to provide transport for one more today. Local opinion holds miners will not resist, awaiting the Legislature session. Some judges call the coal company action a red flag before a possible explosion.
July 3 report from Sanatona notes a delightfully cool but showery day with a large attendance. Track conditions were excellent and results include Silver King winning the first race over Milroy and Headquarters, with Thine third. Times and betting details are partially legible amid weather and crowd observations.
The Lord Mayor hosted a brilliant reception in honor of the Prince of Naples. The venue was led by the Duke and Duchess Trek with a turnout of nobility. To the Queen Victoria and to the King and Queen of Italy toasts were offered. The Prince replied with a gracious response. A banquet followed by a reception and concert.
Cococo July 8 reports a sequence of track races with winners and places. Nelite Wn Bunker won the first race over Crispino Hunley and others. Arundel second and Sunny Broeck third followed in subsequent events with Liniti, Ormonde, Acclaim, and Mollie V among the notable finishers.
Lispex reports Spanish consul says raids imprisoned on Chilean cruiser Errazuriz. Several Port were smuggled aboard at night. Government may order a search of the cruiser before departure.
Proctor Knott once the turf’s most famed horse is ill with lung fever after taking a cold on the trip from Louisville to Saratage. Surgeons view recovery as about even. the disease typically ends a horse’s racing career and leaves a lasting wind impairment.
Cucaco July statement notes Garfield Park received a telegram from Thomas H. Williams Jr regarding a major race. Details are incomplete in the fragment.
Williams states he will enter Racine in a race of a mile and an eighth with a $10,000 added purse. The event, likely in August, is expected to attract top Western turf talents who doubt any horse can beat Racine at a mile or mile and a eighth.
Hawthorne results list multiple races with winners and placings. Allen Bane won the first one and Ed Bell was second with Lord Willow Brook in the second race. Riverside ace of two miles saw Phil Dwyer first and C Meade Howard third. Estelle Prot Teal took first in the fourth with Roby Boley second. An air of uncertainty surrounds the fifth race with the Speculator and Lexpos both noted but time data missing. July 28 Goodwood meeting opened with the Stpr ands cup for yearlings and older horses won by Cloetes and Cutters, with Warla in contention third.
Special State Agent John Coons reports $200000 due Indiana in red war tax repayments and uncovers warrants totaling $46000 with duplicated and inflated vouchers. Prominent local names appear on fraudulent vouchers, while officials weigh possible larger fraud in Washington records. Government officials doubt Indiana was ever billed for the $46000.
In Philadelphia the Dobson's Mills strike flared anew after 360 weavers, ten weeks on strike, reentered work. Superintendent Bently distributed a list discharging 38 workers while 100 supporters quit to join the strikers. By noon crowds denounced the Dobsons and more workers returned to strike actions.
In Norrköping a man who called for a cab found two livery stables connected to his line. Two cabs arrived from both stables, one he did not call and one he did not ride in. Both stables demand fare. the customer refuses. Lawyers have earned the money so far.
Chanudio Vicuna has been elected President of Chile and will assume office on September 18. The government maintains 25,000 troops between here, Valparaiso, and Concepcion, capable of rapid junctions and battle with rebels. Deserters arrive reporting rebels conscripting by force.
In Boston dated July 24 grasshoppers devastate oats in 20 counties along the Ohio and Indiana border. The pest is concentrated around the headwaters of the Wabash Misma and Maumee rivers. Many farmers harvest early as hoppers invade shocks and now threaten corn.
Ottawa July 28 J B Arnold Chief Mechanical Engineer Public Works admitted to the Public Accounts Committee that he rented a survey steamer and storehouse to the Government in others names to avoid notoriety He also admitted receiving bribes from two Montreal firms involved in a large Government contract.
In Erseston Ort on July 28 the Grand Black Chapter of British North America meets with members pledging to safeguard British connections even at the cost of life. The secretary notes a demanding mission, while Cuban shoe stores are noted to sell lottery tickets among various lines and ticket types.
Transit listings show steamers from Antwerp New York Hamburg Wisconsin and Queenstown with destinations including New York. Circassia and Persian Monarch appear among routes with unclear spellings. ships like Philadelphia are noted in the mix.
George Dixon of Boston defeated Abe Willis of Australia to win the bantamweight world championship at the California Athletic Club in San Francisco. Dixon's powerful lefts and quick combinations carried the bout as Willis was knocked down twice, with Dixon declared winner after the fifth round.
W L Washington sells his Kildare kennels Irish setters to FE Bishop of Kentucky including champions Ruby Glenmore Molly Bawn Winnie II Sarsfield Dan Mylrea Queen Elcho Bess P Belle Aurea and others. Bishop plans California breeding and racing, with a return to the Eastern circuit next winter for continued wins. Washington keeps Kildare and Norah Blyth and aims to field a new winning kennel for Chicago World's Fair.
H Dimmock of the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul line doubted the Hall Fitzsimmons bout would be straight. He planned to attend in St Paul but, after hearing Charley Glade’s view, suspected the contest might be a put up job and that fighters would be knocked out to split the winnings.
New Castle July 43 Jack Bates of Youngstown and Mike Dugan, both popular lightweights, have moved to New Castle amid long standing rivalry. They train at local mills Etnatron and red mill and promise a first class prize fight with each believing himself the better man.
The local cricket team lost to Germantown by one and eleven runs after Pittsburg followed on and scored six. Germantown total was 144 while the locals managed 131. Valentine made 17 and W C Carnegie scored runs. Patterson and Clark bowled fairly well.
Miscellaneous updates on baseball and track events with names like M. Cleveland and J. Ward. Notes mention Johnstown Athletics beating Wilmerdings 6 to 5, Rams at Brooklyn, and records such as 2:08 set by M. Cleveland on July 30, 1885. Mentions figures Zachariam and Hammond offering to adjust distances for races and a Turf Guide referenced as a practical handbook.
Detective Kornman arrested John L Joplin yesterday and took him to the marriage license office to procure papers for his marriage to Miss Etty Williams. The ceremony occurred at Alderman McKelvey's office with Justice Kornpoerapiti as best man. A related suit by Williams against Joplin is noted.
Weather Bureau data shows daily temperatures with maximum about 74 and mean and minimum figures. Rainfall and temperature ranges are listed, though some figures are unclear in the fragment.
Treasury summary shows record US foreign commerce for the year ended June 30 1891 with total trade value of 1 729 330 996. Exports led imports by 39 519 914 as nine months of tariff enforcement increased free imports and gold and silver flows grew. Immigration totaled 555 456 arrivals, up 104 277 from 1889/90. Leading exports included cotton breadstuffs provisions and copper while imports rose in coffee hides silk and drugs.
River traffic and conditions at Louisville on July 24 with rising water levels and several vessels maneuvering. Ships like the W. W. O Nell and Congo passed Cairo and Cincinnati respectively, while the City of Clarkesville hauled 300 barrels of cement up the Kentucky river. Fleet movements include Guthrie, Fleetwood, and City of Owensboro bound for Evansville and Cincinnati.
River levels reported at Allegheny Junction Bowmanville and Arren with varying heights. Weather noted as cloudy and warm at MoucanTown and Bhownsville, cool at Arren. Temperature readings range from 67 to 76 degrees Fahrenheit in late afternoon observations.
Dispatches report fluctuating rivers across the Ohio and Mississippi regions with several upriver arrivals and departures. Vessels like City of Monroe and Parkersburg routes show cloudy weather, falling levels, and anticipated travel. local operators note coal trade activity and plans for summer outings.
Representatives of the Millmen's Union met mill owners George Barnhall and George W. Murray who proposed that workers resume the old hours and wages with a possible wage cut not exceeding six percent or ten cents a day. The plan, signed by all present, will go to the union for approval and, if accepted, 1,500 men return to work in two mills.
Washington dispatch reports the removal of Flora Adams Darling, vice president of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, triggering a family row and public details of board disputes. The board voted to sever her ties and forbid use of her name after she refused to recognize the National Board of Management.
Hearing on the King murder case motion for a new trial concluded. Henry Hessen testified that Juror Smith had expressed an opinion before the trial while Smith denied it. Both witnesses cite many certificates of good character, leaving the court with conflicting impressions.
The Queen postponed her trip to Osborne to receive the French squadron at Portsmouth. In the House of Commons Lord Geo Hamilton announced that arrangements would be made on a commensurate scale to mark the exchange of international civilities.
Superintendent Muth of Allegheny received a telegram from Joshua Moody of Millbury Massachusetts directing the coroner to forward the body of Isaac Moody who was shot at Whitensville. The remains will be sent by the coroner this morning.
Across Forest Livingston County J and Cincinnati H G Hunnewell Co faced large insured damages. New Brunswick Felter Shoe factory burned with losses near forty thousand. California Sonora area ranches and Columbus threat, Carlisle barn struck by lightning with crops destroyed. Chebansee stable and training track destroyed, 190 horses saved. Overall fire and storm damage reported with varying insured amounts.
Mr. J. Palmer of Lawn street near Craft avenue in the Fourteenth ward describes a rapid recovery from an eight month rheumatism ordeal. He recalls dull and shooting pains, stiff joints, and constant ache that hampered movement with excruciating discomfort. He tried various cures with only temporary relief.
Patient recounts seven newspaper notices praising the Electro pathic Institute at 47 Penn Avenue for chronic rheumatism treatment. He reports improved walking, sleep, and movement after electric therapy and urges others to seek their scientifically grounded care.
Mrs John Fields of 30 Beaver Avenue Allegheny once bedridden for years with paralysis and paralysis like symptoms. Physicians at the Electropathic Institute declare a cure has been achieved after extensive treatment.
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