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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1889

Page

6

Rain Delays Postpones Local Game and League Scores

Weather halts the Conway game as Cleveland defeats Chicago. Baseball boxed scores show Boston 4 Philadelphia 6 and New York 8 with matchups listed for today including Baltimore at Philadelphia and St. Louis at Columbus. International League headlines note Syracuse at London and Rochester at Toledo among others.

Baltimore Louisvilles Philadelphia St. Louis Columbus Kansas Citys Brooklyn International League Syracuses London Rochesters Toledo Buffalos Toonto Hamiltons Detroit

Record of the Boys Shows East Heavy Defeat in Batting

The home team finished the season with four victories and ten defeats against Eastern clubs. Officials note stronger batting this year but lament lack of pitchers to protect weak fielding. Kuehne voices doubt but remains confident in overall improvement and readiness.

Kuehne Itx

Boston and Phillies Clash In Tight Baseball Bout

The Bostons defeated the Phillies in a close game with key plays from Meiver Fogarty Wood Heats Quinn and Wood. Hits by Wood Brown and Peper Paice Seow paced the offense while Nash Bennett Irwin Sawers drew walks. Clarkson and Farrar aided on defense as the teams traded runs in a tense showdown.

Boston Jane Bostons Philadelphils Sea Wings Seu A. Meiver Fogarty Wood Quinn Somes Rune Finderphiss Brown Peper Paice Seow Pakatdses Guia Meouth Irwin Hallman Tiret Nash Bennett Sawers Strack Benn Clarkson Thompsyne Farrar River Errom Philadel

Senators Defeat Ginots In Close Spurt Fight

The Senators edged the Ginots in a tight finish as both sides surged late. Earned runs were Washingtons 2 New Yorks 2 with a home run by Sweeoey amid tense play. The Kaufmann nine challenged Gosky nine to a three week series for 100 dollars per side with a forfeit to prove seriousness.

Dogoli Yorks Washingtons New Yorks Sweeoey Kaufmann

Cleveland Beats Chicago in Bot by Virtues and Sins

Cleveland defeats Chicago in a tense Bot game, Meyer and McAuliff each matching baskets. Dispatch report notes general play and lingering arrangements as of June 4 with limited details remaining.

Cleveland Chicago

Local club battles hard luck as rain delays play

The discouraged club expects further financial strain and a rough trip ahead. Secretary Scandreth vents frustration, while rain halts business and threatens more losses. Pitchers Beam Miller Burdick Daly Kromm join the card. Gal Merrin Staley Miller and Fields Laver stand ready to practice daily. Conway returns from Mt Clemens with uncertain health.

Scandrett Miller Burdick Daly Kromm Gal Merrin Staley Fields Laver Phillips Conway Mt. Clemens Nee

Jerome Park Track Warmed. Bohemian Wins First Race

Jerome Park New York on June 4 reports fine track conditions and pleasant weather. In the opening one mile race the starter list included Mirabeau Bohemian Singgard Cortez Little Jake and Annie Sekaene. Bohemian won with a time of 1:514.

New Yorks Jerome Park Mirabeau Bohemian Singgard Cortez Little Jake Annie Sekaene Slug- Sen Ee Mdaeen Gene Yar Saroe Zijees Billy Beck Sas

Track crowd braves rain as racing runs through program

In St Louis Missouri on June 4 a damp afternoon kept some spectators away yet a sizable crowd attended events at the track. Rain fell in intervals as races proceeded with second and third places noted for Clara C Mollie McCardhy and others, while water conditions affected boats and entries.

Louis Phage Ieee Eas Cere Maine Oaka Eady Benya Clara C Fi Mollie McCardhy Linguist Houston Bier Ees Cour Voitigear Ligeur JdAgeur Luxbury Renovo Sunbury Williamsport

Mansfield Beats Wheeling in Close Contest

Mansfield defeats Wheeling in a tight matchup with key plays by Batteries Morrison and Bird and Kennedy and Zimper. Errors by Mansfields and Wheeltars were noted as the game unfolded with scoring and turnovers shaping the final result.

Morrison and Bird Kennedy and Zimper Ailce—Mansfields O. Errors Mansfelds

Bram Faces Retrial North District Court Today

The Schoenfelds and the Browns are set to play on Saturday. St Pauls seeks responses from clubs with members under MM years. Tech City Athletic Club held a field event at Ross Grove last Saturday. A strong programme is promised. Various reports mention Rowe and unveiled funding to support local efforts.

Bram Schoenfelds The Browns St. Pauls Tein City Athletic Club Ross Grove Nano Eas Wai Rowe

Prohibition Central Committee Rules for Fall Campaign

STILL IN THE FIELD. Sorsecy Prohibitionia prepares for a vigorous campaign next fall. Still in the field the Prohibition State Central Committee met with reporters excluded. Cortland T. Parker presided. ex Senator Thomas Chattle joined in and General Clinton B. Fisk spoke. They plan to nominate a state ticket and campaign for the Senate and Assembly. State convention planned for July.

Prohibitionia Disrarch Trentos N. J Prohibition State Central Committee Cortland T. Parker Perth Amboy Thomas Chattle Monmouth Clinton B. Fisk

Justice Gray Marries Miss Matthews in New York

Supreme Court Justice Gray wed Miss Jeanette Matthews at the bride's home in New York. The ceremony was led by Rev. Dr. Leonard of St. Joan's Church with confirmation members participating. The bride wore a creamy satin gown with crepe de chine trim.

Istecial Telegnam New York Jane Justice Gray United States Supreme Court Jeannette Matthews Matthews Dr. Leonard St. Joan's Church

Pittsburg Pension Board gains two new members

In Washington on June 4 Drs. George Gladden and T. Crawford were appointed to the Pittsburg Pension Board. The panel is expected to be filled to full strength soon.

Wasninetos George Gladden T. #. Crawford Pension Board Pittsburg WSS Faress Umbria Agrania Lane H. B Huow S .Co Bowling Green New York J. d. Moow Mya

House by Lowe family wrecked at Twenty fourth and Peon

A dwelling owned by Dennis Lowe and family on Twenty fourth street near Peon avenue was wrecked at about 10:30 last night. The event caused significant damage to the structure and disrupted the residence. No injuries are reported at this time.

Dennis Lowe Twenty-fourth Street Peon Avenue Gorimnter Huntingdon Raystown Logan Mary Frew Feng Fey

Williamsport Flood Aid Meeting at Harrisburg

A public meeting in Washington presided by President Harrison mobilized relief for Williamsport and Johnstown flood victims. The President urged rapid trainload food shipments via Harrisburg and a committee to collect clothing and bed coverings for immediate distribution and reconstruction efforts.

Williamsport Flood Help Telegraph Between Beaver and Mayor

A telegraphic exchange dated January 4 shows Governor Beaver and Williamsport Mayor Foresman coordinating relief after the Williamsport flood. Beaver pledges tents, groceries, disinfectants, and manpower. promising state support and rapid shipment while urging use of market houses for shelter.

Hanormsrec Jone Beaver Foresman

Eastern Flood Ravages Valley with Bridge Collapse and Loss

A Tele-Dispatch from Luxbury reports the eastern flood devastating Renovo to Sunbury, with Williamsport submerged, a 200 million foot timber boom carried away, and the Market Street bridge washing away causing multiple drownings. Food prices soar as starvation looms in Lock Haven and surrounding towns. The flood spans Juniata and Raystone valleys, with bridges destroyed and numerous homes ruined as rescues and looting mark the crisis.

Market Street Williamsport Lock Haven Renovo Reading Wiliamsport Clearfield Huntingdon Juniata Valley Raystone Branch Juanita

Fearful Stench Rises as Debris Fails to Clear

Report from June 4 describes a widespread odor along Covemaugh from Nineveh to Lang Hollow as weather warms and corpses in debris are unearthed. Officials and undertakers debate disposal methods and acknowledge the strong odor disturbing residents and workers.

Covemaugh Nineveh Lang Hollow Cambria Prestada Gonemangi Mr. Flannery

Johnson Switch Company to Reopen After Disaster

Cleve land news reports Jonas Trows the principal Johnson Switch Company proprietor says the works will run again in about a week. He will operate at a loss to provide employment as crews resume coal and rail production. McMillen estimates a turn of 50 million dollars needed to restore town.

Jonas Trows Jane Johnson Cleveland Johnson Switch Company Peple McMillen

The Heroic Peyton Dies Triggering Mass Rescue

The body of Daniel Peyton, famed as the Conemaugh Valley hero who warned of the dam break, was found near Johnstown after Black Friday. Disfigured yet remembered as one of modern history’s great rescuers, Peyton sacrificed his life as floods closed in, pursuing a fleeing rider to save others.

South Fork John G. Park Peyton Secon Giiieieg Feyton

Money Stolen By Paymaster Amid Wages Dispute

Workers at Cambria Iron Company protest unpaid one month wages on June 4 in Jowns Tow, claiming the paymaster mishandled envelopes containing thousands of dollars. Men in poor condition rely on the funds, with payroom chaos cited as the cause of the loss. The incident leaves many unable to cover essential needs.

Cambria Iron Company Rolla

Cleaning Up the Town Aid Arrives From McKeesport

Jamestown reports fifty workers from McKeesport Tube Works have arrived to help clean the town with pay provided by their company. Another fifty are expected tomorrow as relief efforts continue. Local K of P lodges formed a relief committee with Penn Linton resident and E. T. secretary coordinating.

Jamestown McKeesport Ace Lao Thomson Steel Great Bikes Ech Dr. T K.of P Penn Linton E. T

Trains Bearing Relief Reach Johnston Town

A report notes Bigelow arrived in Johnston Town with a carload of provisions to aid Buffalo relief efforts. Additional shipments were sent, including 1,000 with Mayor McCallin of Pittsburgh for distribution to meet local needs amid ongoing aid promises.

Johnstowns Jane Bigelow Johnstown Msyor McCallin Pittaburg Esarnaisins JeThe

Riot claims in Jamestown disputed as fake reports

Reportes from Jamestown on June 4 deny rioting and theft claims, stating few incidents but many bodies recovered and buried. Police protection will be increased by the Fourteenth Regiment, and authorities plan to bury unclaimed bodies to prevent decomposition smells.

Jamestown

Heroic Efforts of Father Trostwine in Cambria City Rescue

The article highlights Father Trostwine of the Church of the Immaculate Conception in Cambria City as a key figure in rescue and recovery after a catastrophe. It notes his selfless actions, risked life, and role in guiding search for bodies, with emphasis on his lasting contribution to preservation and memory.

Father Trostwine Jess Father Troutwine

Fragments Describe Loss After Flood Toll

A fragmentary report notes a recent flood causing fatalities and sorrow for a young widow. The text references a teen victim and an individual who was on the road when the flood struck, leaving two months of life lost and mourning in a small community.

Eawnese Iis

Through Train to Run on Pennsylvania Line to Johnstown Today

Johnstown notes the first through Pennsylvania train will run over the new bridge and through town tomorrow afternoon. Double track between Long Hollow and the Johnstown bridge finished, a temporary bridge, a cross over switch, and rebuilding of the corridor described. Baltimore and Ohio completes its connection from the temporary terminus to the old passenger station. Twenty houses removed, more to come as work continues. Ground under Kolivar branch rails is slipping, raising fears of a river slide. crews repair tracks to stabilize the line.

Jonns Jone Pennsylvania Long Hollow Johnstown Bridge Wevere Johnstown Baltimore and Ohio Road F Ward Bchool Kolivar

Eighteenth Expected to Go to Johnstown

General Hartranft and the Second Brigade Staff are ordered to Johnstown with General Wiley and staff following. The Second Brigade Quartermasters have already departed and Wiley remains in town awaiting the morning train. An Eighteenth Regiment officer said the unit stood ready for orders and anticipated dispatch today.

Hartranft Johnstown Wiley

Kaosse-Wen at the Polls for Prohibitory Amendment

A large group of prominent women gathered at the Third Presbyterian Church in Wilkinsburg to discuss how to influence votes for the prohibition amendment before June 18. Judge Harry White was unable to attend, sending a telegram expressing encouragement. The meeting approved a resolution stressing wives and mothers as pivotal in shaping votes and endorsing active efforts to support the amendment.

Kaosse Third Presbyterian Church Frances L. Swift Harry White Indiana Felix R. Brunot Wilkinsbore Soren Falton Allegheny Carrie Silloghen Joseph D. Weeks Collins al Bites Goreat I Ae Ee Palmer

Cambria Odd Fellows Lodge Wiped Out in Flood

Cambria Lodge of Odd Fellows once held 8 3 members and 501 total. flood claimed lives in Cambria City. Pittsburg committees assist families as local survivors meet to organize relief efforts. Estimates suggest about half the order in six boroughs perished. no household item is more vital than Platt's Chlorides disinfectant.

Dore Jonxsrows Cambria

Unadulterated cocoa touted by chemists

A claim that Unadulterated cocoa uses only ripest beans and has been analyzed by chemists. It emphasizes purity, higher cost for producers, and states one pound yields about 150 cups at a price of one dollar.

Prices Shall Toe the Same Mark

Advertisement rhetoric from Wana maker and Brown Clothing praising dependable clothing and fair value. Promises high quality goods, durable colors, and full responsibility for merchandise. Announces upward track and a new store with 1,000 styles and custom clothing.

Wanamaker & Brown

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