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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1891

Page

6

O'Neil Heads to New York to Review Team Amid Wins Deficits

President O Neill travels to New York with A G Pratt to inspect the Daytona club, addressing rumors of charges and a possible shift in infield duties. He cites ill luck and notes Miller and Reilly errors. Tierbauer and Berger in play discussions. Burns eyed but no final decisions.

J. Palmer O'Neil Daytona A. G. Pratt New York Mr. Neil O'Neil Miller Hanton Tierbauer Berger Hanson Reilly Hanlon Borger Tommy Burns Burns Anson Ee li Ae. To-Da

Saturday Ball Games and Associated Scores Listed

Saturday games feature multiple matchups with teams such as Columbia Louisville and Baltimore Cincinnati results noted. Batteries Knell Dowse Chamberlain Milligan and other player pairings listed amid scattered scores and incomplete OCR text.

Association Schedule Highlights From To-Day

To-Day's league games feature Pitburg at New York Chicago at Boston Cleveland at Brooklyn Cincinnati at Philadelphia Today’s fixtures include Washington at Cincinnati Athletics at Columbus Baltimore at Louisville Boston at St Louis with Pittsburgh notations adjusted for print.

the Association Columbia Athlet Louisville Baltimore St. Louis Boston Pitwburg New York Chicago Qeveland Brooklyn Cincinnat Plilla Cincinnati Athletics Columbus Maltimore Louisville

Our Boys Ready to Face Western Pennsylvania Teams

The Our Boys amateur ball team organized for the season in Western Pennsylvania. Players include O'Neil Graf Dietz Pritchanl Lenz Bryce Smith Douler Schoher and Walker. Manager Leng seeks dates with strong teams and hopes for two Fourth of July games. write William Lenz 121 Nineteenth street South Side Pittsburgh.

Western Pennsylvania Mateure Eastern Iri O'Neil Graf Dietz Pritchanl Lenz Bryce Smith Douler Schoher Walker Leng Boye William Lenz Nineteenth Street Southside Pittsburg

Ex-Congressman Scott Purchases Import Acralith in France

Ex congressman William L Scott bought the imported racehorse Acralith from Nougat out of Astree via the Tattersall Company after a French sale. The horse, valued at about 8000 dollars, was to leave for the Algeirs farm but suffered a leg wound prompting concern for potential seizure.

Scott Firenxi New York William L. Scott Acralith Astree Tattersall Company M. Lupin France Rayon D'Or Pennsylvania Algeirs Tattersall's Npanail Lane Jones Scott

Firenzis Lameness Raises Suspicion Among Turf Fans

New York reports a wave of lame horses including Firens and Tenny Cu Judge Morrow Frontengo Mountain1 amid betting nerves before the Suburban chase. Owners fear losses after Firens was listed among cripples, prompting protective measures from ticket holders.

New York Firens Tenny Brooklyn

Morris Park Race Cards for June Meet Include Stakes and Allowances

Entries list for Morris Park two-days of racing outlines races from six furlongs to a mile. Notable entrants include Tormentor 122 and Powpoit 120 in the 3 year old feature, plus Trinity, Sequence colt cache Hypa Len 90, and long-shot rivals in the Admiral, Cassius, and Esquiman lines. The card covers free-wheeler weights, added money events, sweepstakes, and all-age allowances with listed weights and competing names.

Tormentor Flavilia Walcott Rheingold Sulle Morrow Onward Cassius Admiral Isaac Oeco Trinity Aruba Uncle Sim Bisna Ment Ls Hamilton Pool Warpath Pessara Strathmeath Pickicker Ambulance Patra Kingdom da Perfume Shell Rack Panhandle Coxewain Prohibition Aunnie Queen Jessie Faustus Ninone Esquiman Masterindr Jim Clare Sern Bine Jeans Ballyhoo Vardee Stryke Dr. Hasbrouck Count Dudley Dunbarton Lepanto

Northwestern Pennsylvania hosts record Warren Driv ing horse meet

Warren Pa June meeting of the Warren Driving Association opens Tuesday with fifty on track and a train of 90 from Meadville. The track is fine and entries include horses of national fame while sporting men arrive. Pars notes race for 1800 francs won by Clamar Fumar with Revenee second and Clement third. A flood of baseball and boxing items follow with trades and wagers amid World’s Fair plans and city notes.

Warren Warren Driving Association Pennsylvania Aeorn Meadville Ron Today M. Edmond Blanc Clamar Fumar Princess Catherine Reveneee M. H. Delamare Clement Vigilant Clele

Another Youngstown Murder Reported in Coal Yard

A brutal murder near Youngstown is reported with Mrs. John Booker found mutilated in the Evil Shultz coal yard. Her husband John Booker and a suspect named Elmer Montgomery were arrested as officers investigate the scene and last night’s movements.

Youngstown John Booker Evil Shultz

Monster bald eagle slain near MecHanicsburg

Eben Legge, a farmer near MecHanicsburg, fought and killed a monster bald eagle eight and one half feet across from tip to tip after it snatched a lamb from his flock. Lamb disappearances had alarmed locals as the avian predator harassed the herd.

Mechanicsburg Eben Legge Leggé Mr. Legge

Forged Checks Bring Blairsville Man to Jail

George Wainwright of Blairsville was committed to jail after two forgery attempts. He presented a $45 check at the First National Bank, signed by Storg of Latrobe, and later a $480 check signed by Johnston of Latrobe at Farmers and Miners Deposit Bank in Irwin, both deemed forgeries.

Farmers and Miners' Deposit Bank of Irwin Johnston Latrobe Pool Wainwright Ainwright Blairsville

Blackmailed Saloon Men Smuggler Caught Before Escape

A bold blackmailer named John Armstead alias Kelohner was nabbed just as he boarded a train. He posed as a United States Marshal to pressure saloon owners into paying 25 for compromising an internal revenue case, stealing a large sum before State Revenue Agent Laciar arrested him.

Laciar

Reed Seeks Mercy as Ministers Face Expulsion Trial

Special Telegram to the Dispatch reports Rev. H. W. Reed one of the suspended ministers on trial before the Presbyterian Synod in Pittsburg spent Sunday here. Reed said the chances of avoiding expulsion are slim, but the group remains hopeful and insists they have done nothing wrong. He noted many friends stand with them.

Dispatch Youngstown Jones H. W. Reed Presbyterian Synod Pittsburg Dome Satisfaction

Dangers From Colored Cheese Trickles Into Morgantown

Two Morgantown children nearly died after eating small pieces of cheese colored with a toxic substance. Charles Blair's son and daughter fell ill and convulsed, prompting a chemist analysis that found poisonous coloring in the cheese. Merchants nationwide are analyzing their stock as authorities investigate the source and scope of contamination.

Moncartons Charles Blair

Peppered with Pebbles Blast Hurts Perry Man

A premature blast explodes during a drill near this place wounding A. M. Riddle of Perry. Pebbles pierced the body and one lung, with 15 small stones removed by Dr. Waller. Riddle is reported to be recovering well despite injuries.

A. M. Riddle Perry Dr. Waller Mr. Riddle

Rice on Alien Laborers in Lawrence County

New Castle residents allege a large foreign workforce on public works in Lawrence County. About two thousand workers, mostly foreigners, operate in sand and limestone quarries, with three-fifths not paying taxes. Over six years, lawsuits and prosecutions against aliens have cost more than the rest of the county’s court activity.

New Castle Lawrence County

Tragic Runover Near Monon Furnace

An unknown man about years old was struck and killed by an eastbound Baltimore and Ohio Express train in front of the Monon Furnace. The impact tore the skull and threw his body into the air.

McKeersfort Baltimore and Ohio Express Monon

Squire Figart Claims Nation’s Oldest Clock

A telegram from Altoona dated June 7 reports Squire Figart of Franiks town claiming to own the oldest clock in the country. The timepiece dates to 1741 and features iron construction with notable Princ de Seateria used.

Altoora Squire Figart Franikstown Princ de Seateria

River Rise Hoped For Coke Works Revival

Evizanera June 7. Idleness again prevails as most cokegrade works stay shut. Hope for revival in trade rests on a rise in the river.

Evizanera Pny

Fire destroys Findlay glass works. large loss feared

Yesterday morning the Findlay glass works at Findlay burned to the ground destroying peat, machinery and furnaces with losses estimated at 50,000 dollars and over 000 on stock. Insurance on stock and building is 65,000. More than 20 workers lose jobs and rebuilding is doubtful. Tar mine at the Clements coke works near Morgantown also on fire with flames spreading.

Art Findlay Findlay Glass Works Clements Coke Works Morgantown

Bakers Demand Higher Wages In June Bakers Strike

In Horrence 1200 German bakers walked off the job at midnight, demanding ten hour days, weekly earnings not less than 13 dollars, liberty to sleep anywhere, no non union workers, and $3 extra per day for overtime. Employers quickly yielded to avert broader strikes, with most masters granting the scale and adding a dollar weekly for workers in summer.

Oni Union

Chilean Insurgents Rally Over Itata Seizure

In Iquique on June 7 excitement runs high as news spreads that an American Admiral will seize the Itata without releasing arms. The press denounces the action as contrary to republican ideals and warns Americans have sown distrust among 3,000,000 people across the Americas.

Iquiquez United States Nacional America Washston

Edison Tells a Rainy Sunday Hotel Story

A New York Sun item recounts Edison in a Pennsylvania town on a wet Sunday morning after iron works visit. He asks for hot Scotch but is refused. the clerk offers a workaround sending him to his room for a drink prepared by staff.

New York Sun Edison Pennsylvania

Trouble in the Census Force as Funds Run Low

Washington June 7. The census office faces severe cutbacks as funds for ongoing work run low. Chief Clerk Childs says up to 1,000 clerks may be removed or not renewed, affecting many who recently received three month terms. Work slows, with completion not expected before December 1 without extra appropriations.

Washinetox Census Office Earry Childs

Mansfield Valleys New Church Dedicated in Rain

In Mansfield Valley a large crowd attended the solemn dedication of St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church despite bad weather. Rev. Patrick S. Quilter preached the sermon and visiting prelates gave addresses. The new edifice features two floors with an auditorium and two school rooms connected by sliding doors to form a single large space.

Mansfield Valley St. Joseph's Patrick S. Quilter St. Luke’s Church

RISING ONE FOOT A MINUTE IN TEXAS RAINFALL

Terrific rains sweep western Texas with the Colorado River surging dramatically. The river rose 12 feet in three hours and is 25 feet above low water above Austin. A cofferdam for a dam foundation was washed away and cotton fields suffer extensive damage.

Austin Tex Colorado

Mexico No Laggaero Exhibition At Chicago World Fair

Special telegram reports Lieutenant Baker cooperates with the Government for a grand showing at the Chicago World's Fair. President Diaz vows that Mexico will not be outdone by other Spanish-American republics. River gauges show Brownsville at 11 feet 6 inches, Wheeling at 8 feet 3 inches with rising levels amid cloudy, cool weather.

Orry Mexico Baker Diaz Brownsville Wheeling

VAMPIRES IN OFFICE. How One Unfortunate Paid $360 Interest

Washington June 7. The Pension Office scandal linked to Raum's son and a dismissed employee reveals long standing loan rackets among clerks. Usurers prey on department staff charging 10 percent monthly interest. A clerk paid $360 on a $100 loan over three years, with the debt never reduced, illustrating the corrupting rise of office brokers and the sale of government appointments.

Washington Pension Office Raum Washinre J. W. Donahue Barker Busse Pravch Donahue Secretary of the Interior Ann Men Brettians New Chen District of Columbia Ayera Congress Cnes Naval House of Representatives George Grantham Bary

Weather notes from the United Signal Service report

A Western Pennsylvania West Virginia and Ohio weather note reports temperature and rainfall data for June 7, 1890. It lists mean temperatures and rainfall measurements from the local station, with notes on warmer and variable conditions.

Pennsylvania West Virginia Ohio

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