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Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1891

Page

6

Yesterday's League Games and Association Match Results

East and Wear general sporting news reports yesterday's league games with scores in New York Boston Chicago Cincinnati Philadelphia Brooklyn Cleveland and yesterday's association game Washington Athletics with final tallies.

New York Boston Chicago Cincinnati Philadelphia Brooklyn Cleveland Washington Athletics Pittsburg Borton Phila

Pittsburgs Triumph Over New York in Rough Bid

In New York June game Pittsburgs halted New Yorks’ ten game streak. Ewing struggled as Pittsburgs battered him in the first inning with multiple hits and walks. Clarke and Tiernan provided key moments including a late home run as New York failed to extend their record. Attendance 1,638.

New York New Yorks Pittsburgs Galvin John Ewing New Yorkers Ewing Long John Pittsburgers Carroll Beckley Browning Mack Maul Miller Berger Sharrote Keefe Brown Reilly Nger Garvin Clarke Tiernan Gijassevrk O'Rourke Gore O"rourke Bassett Ieft Somre

Anson and His Youngsters Shut Out by Boston Nine

Boston blanked Hutchinson and Anson’s Colts 8 to 0 at Boston. Clarkson dominated on the mound as Anson’s lineup failed to muster more than one hit per inning. Boston scored seven runs. Chicago managed four.

Anson Boston Borrox Bostons Hutchinson Clarkson

Couldn't Hit Mullane in League Game

The home team failed to hit Mullane and paid the price as they lost the league game. The visitors managed only a few timely hits against Sean, preventing more runs.

Partapetrmia Jane Mullane Sean

Brooklyn Triumphs In Tight Pool Game

Brooklyn won a close, exciting pool match in New York on June 1. McKean was fined. the report notes a poorly played contest despite the narrow result.

Brooklyns New York Brooklyn McKean

Far West Pointers Seek Infield Upgrade

An Old Pittsburg Ball Crank suggests possible infielders to replace Miller at short. The letter notes Walsh from Omaha and Milwau kee as potential improvements and discusses the question of obtaining such players. An Arkansas correspondent’s letter is deemed worthy by local club officials.

Surra Anx Pringle Miller Minnen Walsh Omaha Milwaukee Reilly Arkansas

Springfield and Hartford Race Meet Details

The notes list purses and events including a 2:16 pace 20 trot and 2:21 trot on opening day, with 2:17 trot and 2:23 trot at 220 pace. Outlines continue over a fourth day featuring a $25 trot and free-to-all trot with a 2:4 pace.

Springfield Hartford

Warren Trotting Season Opens With Fine Time At Park

About 2 000 fans attended the Warren Driving Park opening. A free-for-all event drew seven strong horses led by Asyland, backed as a Meadville winner, with the track in good condition and fast times posted in the early races. Local starter Hayat timed the events.

Elegeam Wannex Warren Driving Park Association Hayat Elmira Asyland Meadville Spina Cleveland Rho Ith Ie Foliota

Rains Mark Race Card as Track Becomes Waterlogged

Racing at Lorm today featured a soggy track with the Southern Hotel Stakes won by Faraday after The Hero led as favorite. Stone finished second as the early betting favored runner struggled, and several races saw slow starts and fluctuating times with horses like Parametta and Caldwell finishing mid-pack in varied distances.

Lorm Oh Fee Anege Faraday Asenaga Stone Borka Consiguee Gold Stone Boston de Parametta Faerener Marchma Tne

Benton Blues Walk Over Mansfelds In Pittsburg Game

The Benton Blues of Pittsburg won easily at Mawerreiy Pa as Mansfelds struggled against pitchers Brady and Gardner. Gardner impressed with strong third base plays while Brady allowed most of the runs and Gardner earned the win after relief. The game lasted about two hours and fifteen minutes with Sayler umpiring.

Reed Farnei New York Pitts& Twe Tierann Richardson Tufee Glassone Rour Csrro Keilhr Fring Galvin Strack Clarke Pitcrhes—Ewing Pittsburg En York Pitteturg Shapiro Hurst Mawerreiy Benton Blues Mansfielde Brady Gardner Mansfeld Ben Ri Ile Kane Benton Lavelle McStein Br Brady

Chicago track results for June tenth relay meet

Results show Blue Well winning the one mile race with Silverado second and Emma C third in 1 444. Arundel takes the four furlongs with Billy ee second and Harry Weaver third. Six furlongs sees Teu ont leading over Bob McCort and Dan H with Climax in the mix.

Blue Well Silverado Emma C Arundel Billyee Harry Weaver Joe Fat Wen Helin Seccenies Tin Hoe Erect Darel Bob McCort Timeae Diatheae Dan Climax

Intercollegiate Championship Game at Recreation Park

This afternoon at Recreation Park Washington and Jefferson College meets Western University to decide Western Pennsylvania’s intercollegiate championship. The article lists team makeup and key players for both schools.

Recreation Park Washington and Jefferson College Western University Western Pennsylvania

Local horsemen set for McKeesport Driving Park races

Brappace June 10 local riders headed to McKeesport with entries in the Driving Park contests. Geo Whitfelds Milo McAnulty James Flick and Michael Quirk expect to win a good share of the stakes.

Brappace McKeesport Geo Whitfelds Milo McAnulty James Flick Michael Quirk

Crescent City Fishing Club Heads to Legionville Camp

The Crescent City Fishing Club will go to Legionville in Pennsylvania on June 2 aboard the F. F. W. Co. R. B. for a period ending in Seien. They travel with a music party and accompanying staff. Members include F. R. B. Schank Sweger Manager F. Killner Treasurer A. Marx George Tom Frank Kemple cer of the Day 7% Rewards Chaplain.

Crescent City Fishing Club Legionville Seien F. RB. Schank Sweger F. Killner A. Marx George Tom Frank Kemple

Allegheny and Pittsburg bartenders elected last evening

The nines for Allegheny and Pittsburg Bartenders were elected. Allegheny nominees include G. Mitchell J. Mullen C. Mitchell G. Shields M. Fenny Teresa McElroy C. Buchler EdMott. Pittsburg nominees include Pete Carr Ford Schmidt Mike Dr Billy Finnerty Charles Moore Bill S. Tren Salk John Reuter Foun Ben. The game will be played at Exposition Park tomorrow.

Allegheny Pittsburg G. Mitchell J. Mullen C. Mitchell G. Shields M. Fenny Terese McElroy C. Buchler Ed Mo Pete Carr Ford Schmidt Mike Dr Billy Finnerty Charles Moore Bill SS Tren Salk John Reuter Foun Ben Exposition Park

Giants Halt Patter and Pitchers Stir Debate

Local chatter hints at coaching changes and player shifts as baseball circles discuss the Giants and Pittsburg lineup. Mentions Miller Kefa and Hanlon, Se Moone, and a flurry of practice notes as teams within 100 miles of Pittsburgh seek adjustments and stronger performances.

Giants Miller Tim Keefa Hanlon Fone Frank Dillon Sidney Acines Mansfields Pittehborg Dasebal N. T Southside Pittsburg Jeannette Grays John Johnston

Mt. Pleasant Defeats Dickerson Run 4 to 2 in Local Game

Mt. Pleasant beat Dickerson Run 4 to 2 this afternoon. Marsh led with strong bat work and a Lakota Levens fly by a Marsh streak powered the home team's scoring, delivering a solid victory on a sunny June day.

Mr. Pleasant Mt. Pleasant Dickerson Run Club Marsh

Morris Park Race Day Draws Big Crowd On Track

Morris Park drew about 8000 spectators as wind and weather favored races including the All Breeze and Belmont stakes. Results featured Major Domo, Time 1 47, Foxford, Laurestan, and other winners with entries announced for tomorrow's six-furlong and mile events among a slate of eight races.

Morris Park W. Aguobd Seco Secormick Tire Ambulance Foxford Ne Ace Laurestan Mix Lettes Sisent Temple Alx Furiouss Siebbner Annie Sir John Sinaetonia Los Angeles Igt Femmth Cas Nirac G Casinova Sistas Aigaanas Rudence Baits Rctak Liessel Barton Seach Anna Spinalong J . Aly Wooduets India Sinder Tine Rosa Pri Charming Austin James

Grand Trotting Classes Adopted at Circuit Meeting

The Board of Stewards of the Grand Trotting Circuit met in Rochester with members from Pittsburg Cleveland Buffalo Philadelphia and Hartford. Officials discussed dates and entry rules for free-to-all trotters with purses listed and new class entries set for late summer.

Board of Stewards Rochester Grand Trotting Circuit J. A. Mec-Cracken Pittsburg William Edward W. B. Fasig George W. Short Cleveland C. J. Hamlin L. Hawley Buffalo W. Archer A. Collins Rochesbeth O. King Hartford E. C. Robinson Omens J. A. Wenderoth Phiiasave Springfel Ini Ph Galphin Atnrt Tan Bat Pitts Groveland

Southside Plans Independent Fourth of July Celebration

Southside residents push for a separate Fourth of July event due to distance and cost to reach Schenley Park. A committee seeks funds to cover a $1,000 goal and proposes a hillside cookout near the Ninth Street head, after asking Mayor Gourley to return local subscriptions.

Southside Schenley Park Gourley Southeide Kagal Nineteenth Street

Parnell Roasted in National Federation Manifesto

The June 9 address from the National Federation of America condemns Charles Parnell and the Hueller Fund, accusing him of betrayal and duplicity in Ireland home rule efforts. It outlines a new American-led federation to raise and transmit funds to Irish authorities, with Kelley of New York as treasurer and a central board to control distributions.

Thomas Addis Emmet M. D National Federation of America Friends In America Ireland Parnell Irs Anus Sionie Moose America Friends of Ireland Liberal Party 2 Land National Federation of Avsberica Enene Kelley New York Board of Trustees

Pattison Presides Over State Board of Agriculture Meeting

Gettysburg June 10 Governor Pattison presided at the spring meeting of the State Board of Agriculture in Gettysburg. Vice Presidents Rogers Searle and Eastburn Reeder welcomed him as the group discussed papers on farming practices, crop conditions, the Granger bill, and the oleomargarine issue during afternoon sessions.

State Board of Agriculture Gettysburg Pattison McClellax Pos Thomas J D. R. Shoek Green Castle James Young Middletown David Willis

A Novelty in Race Wars in Cal

A Piute Indian named Poker Tom visited Brinecrost from Walker River reservation and gambled with Chinese at Ah Tia's store. Tom disappeared after the second night. Indians conducted a court and examined five witnesses who testified they saw Tom and the Chinamen gambling. Local tensions rose as rumors of a killing circulated and Mono Lake residents feared repercussions.

Brinecrost Cal Poker Tom Walker River Reservation Calico Ah Tia Tom Walker River

Fragmentary Native Sky River Crime Report

The report describes a violent incident involving the Mono Lake Indians and a white suspect. It notes a woman described as a lover, a bloody scene in a Chinaman's store, a severed body found in the river, and a confession leading to a guilty verdict at a local trial.

Mono Lake

Mystery over Keystone Bank linked to large debt suits

Edward R. McGill assignee for John P. Bardsley filed five suits in Common-Press Court against alleged debtors. The lead suit targets Keystone National Bank for $945,000 tied to promissory notes and disputed due bills, with counsel promising to unveil evidence clearing up the bank’s missing records. Ephraim Young, Mill-Cliff Cracker Company president, faced arraignment for defrauding the cracker firm of $34,000 in collusion with Francis W. Jeddy, bail set at $20,000.

Philadel Pata Edward R. McGill John P. Bardsley Mr. Bardsley Keystone National Bank Haven Dome Keystone Bank Bardsley Robert Alexander Ephraim Young Mill-Cliff Cracker Company Broken Spring Garden National Bank Devlin Tracy Francis W. Jeddy Cracker Company Young

Immense Oil Fire After Lightning Strike at Cole Grove

A storm struck two 30 000 barrel Buckeye Pipe Line tanks at Cole Grove, igniting both and creating a flame plume over 200 feet high. The 60 000 barrels of petroleum burned for about 38 hours as Superintendent P Newell led efforts to entrench the tanks and limit damage. Estimated loss reached 40 000.

Distatch Braprord Cole Grove National Transit Company Buckeye P. Newell Nlso

Peculiar frog bird caught by New Castle duo

Thomas Marshall and Fred Grace were fishing in a skiff near New Castle when a winged frog, part bird with a fantail, landed in their boat. The creature weighs nine ounces with wings nine inches across and can swim like a frog and fly a long distance.

New Castle Thomas Marshall Fred Grace

Insanity Commission Tour Reviews Dixmont and State Facilities

James B. Scott and Henry M. Boles with Dr. Henry M. Wetherill of the State Lunacy Commission toured Dixmont and will visit City Poor Farm Almshouse and Warren asylum. Wetherill urged humane treatment and noted many isolated cases of cruelty and neglect in the state.

James B. Scott Henry M. Boles Scranton Henry M. Wetherill State Lunacy Commission Dixmont Warren R. Wetherill Seventh Avenue Sa Oe CIA

Transferring the Power Allegheny Chiefs Granted Local Reform

City Hall meeting clarifies powers of Allegheny chiefs as executive officers with authority to appoint and discharge staff. Council to vote on an ordinance shifting procurement powers up to 200 without separate enactment, with departmental controls and council oversight noted. Mayor’s stance on interim appointments remains unsettled as of last night.

Hends Allegheny City Hall Ee Enet Pomument

Hamilton Hotel Reopens Dry Under New Owner

John Staley, new proprietor of the Hamilton Hotel, declares the house open but the bar closed. He aims to keep the business steady despite licensing fears, stating no license refusal was due to any opposition but concern for the house’s future. Patrick O’Lane, former Constable of a town ward, was buried at St Mary’s Cemetery after a fatal accident.

Hamilton John Staley d._ reige Patrick Olane St. Mary's Cemete Sre

Bribery Trials in New Orleans End in Mistrials and Guilty Verdicts

In New Orleans the high profile bribery case against O'Malley and McCrystal unfolds with severance to trial McCrystal first. McCabe testifies that McCrystal offered $500 to influence a tales juror and up to $1000 with a subpena. Judge Baker rules McCrystal's confession inadmissible, yet a jury convicts McCrystal and a mistrial halts Granger's case after a nine to three split for acquittal. O'Malley may escape while Granger faces continued proceedings with tied ties to prominent families.

New Orleans O'Malley McCrystal McCshe Baker Luzenberg D. C. O'Malley Mr. Luzenberg McCabe Hennessey Mcrystal McStee Ater McCryatal Jo Baker Charles Granger Glaudi Granger Boen Machecas Oteris Ente Jay

Temperature and Rainfall Report June 1 1991

June 1 1991 records show high and low temperatures with rainfall measurements. The brief notes include observed precipitation amounts and temperature range for the day.

Moving Coal Fleet Sinks Reported In Ohio River Near Parkersburg

Special Telegram from Panersancas reports tow boats passing down the Ohio River with multiple tows including Alice Brown Josh Cook Crescent Coal City and Diamond Pacific and Coal Valley Samuel Miller Sam Clark and John A Wood Joseph Williams Reserve and J A Blackmore Jim Wood L Wood Ed Roberts Maggie W W O Neil Boaz Harry Brown Tom Dodsworth Delta Ed Roberts Moore Walton James Gilmore Clifton Belle McGowan Tom Lysle. The Charles Brown struck a B&O railroad barge and sank part of it in the channel while the other half dumped coal and drifted to the Ohio shore. Another barge is said sunk overnight near the first, prompting pilots to avoid the obstruction. The J M Jackson passed upstream at 104 TM.

Panersancas Alice Brown Josh Cook Crescent Coal City Diamond Pacific Coal Valley Samuel Miller Sam Clark John A. Wood Joseph Williams Reserve J. A. Blackmore Jim Wood L. Wood Ed Robberts Maggie W. W. O'Neil Boaz Harry Brown Tom Dodsworth Piernt Delta Ed Roberts Moire Walton James Gilmore Clifton Belle McGowan Tom Lysle Charles Brown Ohio J. M Jackson

Quiet Along the Wharves as Water Recedes

The Water still receding and little activity on the rivers. Tux M. F. Attzen leaves at noon for Wheeling. Water marks read six feet nine inches. Turre reports no Parkersburg line boat yesterday due to Bedford repairs. Hudson sailed yesterday for Cincinnati. Batchelor ret turn limits today. Congo operates in the lower river trade.

M. F. Attzen Wheeling Turre Parkersburg Bedford Hudson Cincinnati Batchelor Congo

Telegrams From The Rivers And Weather Outlook

Weather telegrams report river levels with measurements and trends for several rivers. Cincinnati river gauge shows 2 feet 6 inches and rising while others indicate varying levels and changes. Forecast notes fair warm conditions with clear skies and incoming high temperatures.

Coraopolis Council Faces Snarl Over Debt and Boardwalk Plan

The Coraopolis council struggles with last year’s accounts and a two mile boardwalk project while committees probe missing funds. Talks of rebalancing taxes and potential court action on assessments dominate the session as equalization efforts press.

Coraopolis Committees of Ways and Means

Drygoods Market Updates in New York Trade

Drygoods market in New York shows steady demand for current and future wants. Cotton goods and shirtings active for air delivery with strong interest in angel shirtings and indigo prints. Corp cottons weak, popular brown breaded colors in demand. overall stock conditions described as steady with exceptional stock accumulations.

New York Corporation Aon

Hottest Day Of The Year And Heat Stroke Incident

The article notes this day as the year’s hottest so far with June 2 previously the peak. It also reports nine days into June with rainfall totals 0.73 inches, and year-to-date rainfall 16.77 inches, above average. A sunstruck Pole worker, about 35, was taken to West Penn Hospital in critical condition after collapse at Howe Brown Co. mill. identity and residence are unknown.

Stewart Howe, Brown & Co West Penn Hospital Neme

Hotels Face Slow Season Amid City Wide Strike

Hotel men complain of dull business unusually slow for summer. An intelligent clerk blames the downturn on the local banding strike. Commercial men avoid Pittsburg, believing money is scarce, showing how strikes impact a city's business interests.

Pittsburg

Lofink and Barker jailed on bail in Ford case

John Lofink and Mrs Mary Barker have been jailed on $2000 bail each over the injuries to Jennie Ford. A hearing before Magistrate Gripp is set for today. The girl remains alive but very low in condition.

John Lofink Mary Barker Jennie Ford Joe Gripp

New and desirable colors and styles at Penn Avenue Stores

Jos. Horse & Co.'s Penn Avenue Stores offer new colors and styles with prices listed for various models. Hamilton's at 91 and 93 Fifth Avenue is promoted as the city’s sole outlet for these items.

Jos. Horse & Co Penn Avenue

Fires devastate mills and railway facilities across regions

The Philadelphia lace and mills of Edward Jones burn with 9101,000 loss insured. Snohomish Washington Blackman Brothers saw mill and telegraph office destroyed for about 9100,000. A. Campbell & Co cotton mill in Manayunk suffers 950,000 damage with seven story frame building and 60 looms. Forest fires rage on New Brunswick lines with Kent Junction destroyed and stations and hotels consumed.

Philadelphia Edward Jones Snohomish, Wash Blackman Brothers Tame Avenue Manayunk A. Campbell & Co Crenshaw & Leser Orgs Co New Brunswick Inter-Colonial Railway Kent Junction Ain Tank

Unclear Item Sells 37000 Units in City

OCR fragment notes 37000 made and sold with 37000 in actual use. Mentions a location at 93 Fifth Avenue and Verona OL and a seller at a city address. Details are fragmentary and uncertain about product or event.

Verona Fifth Avenue

Fischer Pianos Highlighted at S. Hamilton’s Fifth Avenue

88,000 Fischer pianos advertised by S. Hamilton’s at 91 and 93 Fifth Avenue. The listing emphasizes availability and showroom presence in a prominent New York location.

Fischer S. Hamilton Fifth Avenue

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