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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1890

Page

9

Buffalo Defeated by Pittsburgh in Low-Scoring Tilt

Buffalo Players' League squad, reinforced by lacking effort players, were outplayed by Pittsburgh. Kuehne led Pittsburgh with two runs and a clutch unassisted double play, while Buffalo's bats and fielding faltered amid umpire calls. Attendance and miscues noted as the game unfolded.

Burra O Buffalo Players White Rowe Pittsburgs Pewsboys Hoy Barnes Buffalos Kuehne Pittspurg Wise Irwin Pittsburg Corcoran Carroll Keefe Beecher Robinson Heefe

Brooklyn Beats Brookrs as Ewing Struggles on Mound

In Brooklyn New York 7 Brooklyn 1 loss to Chicago after John Ewing failed to control the mound. Wara's club pounded the ball with about 1001 in attendance. Line shows Ewing allowed multiple runs while others contributed for Brooklyn in a rough game.

Cleveland Chicago P. L Brooklyn New York Brookrs Long John Ewing Wara Attendan Beore

New Yorks Defeat Brooklyns 4 to 2 in Park Clash

Welch and Caruthers led the New York team with a combined eight and one half runs batted in as the Brooklyns fell 4 to 2. Attendance reached 11,000 at the field following a breezy June 13 matchup.

Cleveland Clevelands Cincinnatis Reds Baldwin Brooklyn New York Bmoorre Welch and Caruthers New Yorks Brooklyns

Athletics and regional games listed for today

National League games Pittsburg at Chicago New York at Brooklyn Philadelphia at Boston Cleveland at Cincinnati Players' League Pittsburg at Buffalo Chicago at Cleveland Association Athletics at Brooklyn Syracuse at Rochester Toledo at Louisville Columbus at St Louis

National League Pittsburg Chicago New York Brooklyn Philadelphia Boston Cleveland Cincinnati Players’ League Pittburg Buffalo Association—Athletics Syracuse Rochester Toledo Louisville Columbus St. Louis Gomre Puarers Liacur Association

Pratt Reports Good News On Team After Chicago Visit

Al G. Pratt returned from Chicago saying relations between ONeill and Hecker are settled and Randall will not manage the team. He praises the squad with Kelty and Root standout and notes Kelty stays sober and on track toward becoming a top player.

al G. Pratt Chicago Messrs O'Neill Hecker Randall Mr. Pratt Kelty Root

McKeesport Falls to Youngstowns in Lopsided Defeat

McKeesport was routed by Youngstown as they played around them and won easily. The box score lists players and batteries with scattered errors and miscues, noting Mansfield and Canton as opponents in separate summaries.

Youngstowns McKersport McKeesport Mkeesp Bob P Biatteries Wairler Whinney and Sweeney Canton Sommary Young and Yalk Hellig and Williams

Base hits and scores across towns in 1900s recap

The report lists scattered base hits and game actions featuring Scottdale Acme Batteries Cargo Bros Fass Brickley York Altoona Meadville and Erie scenes. It shows multiple team mentions with numerical results and locations, reflecting a fragmented historical sports brief across several towns.

Brottdale ACMEC Ummart Toona York Errora Altoona Erie Meadville

Homewood Grand Circuit Meeting Schedule Unclear Details

The program for the Homewood Grand Circuit event on July 22 23 24 is listed with several race names and purses but many readings are garbled. Notable lines reference pace events across multiple days including a 1000 pace and a purse race, with Johnston barred and other unclear entries.

Races Run at Morrie Park and Detroit Meet News

Results from Morrie Park include Fairview first in the six furlongs, Now or Never lead the one and three sixteenths mile race, and Admiral leading the one and a half mile event. St. Louis reports reserves with Cameo and Grayeon dead heat, and Detroit notes a Blue Ribbon trotting meeting with record potential and entry deadline July 7. General W H Jackson purchases noted in Texan news.

Reeulte Morrie Park Morris Pax Fairview Bertha Campbell Chatham Devotee Druidess Servitor Evanoo Ad Kne Wile Daisy Woodruff Grind Delmarie Pat Fer Sysoere Mohican Boke Nanuture Kempland Admiral Dr. Helmuth Keil Ftakes Hoodiam Ifa Holere Ambulance Peer Feewinmer Nice Salvator Jenny I Adventure Peter Evangeline Charley Dreax Wilfred St. Louis Ti Hogers Brocada Dowsman Mahont Ireland Tan Wahoo Cuny BI Mike Wateon Grayson Bouita Hypocrite Cartoon Merop Carter Howell E. Jackson Belle Meade Stud West Side Club

Good Sport at Kansas City Races Report

June 13 results from Kansas City include miles race won by Voltine with Red Sign second and Gsgood third in 1 41 5. Second event lists Brown Duke first Cashier second John Daly third in 1 57 2-5. Other races show Hervia first Veranza second and Maggie Reed third with times around 1 03 2-5. The Sandown Park Club opened its summer meeting on June 18 with Electric Stakes at 500 sovereigns. Leop ard colt Rothschild won with Beeteaitun second and Chevalier Ginistrelli third in a related result.

Karsas City Voltine Red Sign Gsgood Mabel Secomni Eane Sheath miles—Brown Duke Cashier Seco John Daly Wrest Ests Hervia Veranza Esns Ae Yas Silence Versuae Sie Miles Pell Me Meil Maggie Reed Lonnox Sandown Park Club Laerence Rothschild Leopard Beeteaitun Chevalier Ginistrelli Seeae Pores Blundell Maple

Priddy McClelland Five-Mile Race Promises High Stakes

Peter Priddy and Ed McClelland prepare for a five mile race on Homewood track. Backed by John J. Quinn of New York, a $590 side bet is noted with Steinmiller of McKee’s Rocks aiming to finalize forfeit next Friday. Both athletes have strong support and a long history of close, competitive finishes.

Priddy McClelland John J. Quinn New York Chris Steinmiller McKee Rocks Dispatch Land Quinn Steinmiller Homewood

Brownsville Wheelmen Hold Fourth of July Meet

Brownsville Cycle Club stages a raad bicycle tournament on July 4 at Wheelmen Park under L A W rules. Racing starts 2 pm with a program including several mile and half mile events plus handicap classes. L L Crawford of Brownsville handles entries. handicap closes June 28, other races open until July 2.

Brownsville Cycle Club Wheelmen's Park LA. M L. L. Crawford Brownsville

Meyers regatta entries sought from Pittsburg oarsmen

The Dispatch reports entries for the Meyers regatta at Creve Coeur Lake St Louis date Monday June 16. Pittsburg oarsmen are urged to submit entries via Joan G Meyers Sporting Goods St Louis Sporting Mores Proctor Knott and others.

St. Louis Meyers Creve Cour Lake Pittsburg Joan G. Meyers Sporting Goods Company

Fence dispute sparks arrest in Garfield borough

Carrentt 2s on the Fence reports M Howiteski of Garfield borough has caused the arrest of Thomas Goshover over painting caricatures on Howiteski’s fence. Alderman Kerr will hear the complaint next Tuesday evening. Piatt’s Chlorides Borondiainfects the horse drains, water sinks, collars.

Carrentt M. Howiteski Garfield Thomas Goshover Cris Howiteski Kerr

Price of a Head in Unwritten Hatfield McCoy Feud Tale

AP dispatch from Charleston reports Detective K W Napier known as Kentucky Bill recounts Hatfields offered money to remove Davis Stratton during the Brownstown incident. Bishop and others plotted Stratton’s disposal with talk of bounties and payoffs, while Napier rejects claims warrants aimed at handing Hatfields to Kentucky authorities.

D'Spaton Charleston K. W. Napier Kentucky Bill Davis Stratton McCoy Brownstown Anse Hatfield Stratton Clay Bishop West Virginia Hatfields Bishop Mississippi River

Strike at DuBois Settled in Miners Meeting

In Dveers on June 13 Rochester miners held a mass meeting of 500 with 347 voting work and 208 no work. A majority supported work and Reynoldsville men were urged reinstatement. Price of pick sharpening set at 5 cents per month. Dagus and Toby mines also agreed to continue work.

Tl.Dveers Rochester Robinson Elliott Reynoldsville Dagus Toby

Unsuccessful suicide attempt on Patterson Heights

Miss Lillie Carlton aged 18 of Beaver Falls made a desperate attempt to take her life at her father's home after a late dancing party. The revolver misfired grazing her left breast and entering her left arm. doctors plan to remove it later if needed.

Beaver Falls Lillie Carlton Patterson Heights

The Tables Were Turned in a Bar Fight Tragedy

Special Telegram from Mercer reports two intoxicated men walking the Saundry Lake to Stoneboro railroad track quarreled. A shot wounded Parker, who fought back and beat his attacker Brazzel fled to Hazzard. Parker gravely wounded, recovery doubtful per Dr Cooley.

Mercer Saundry Lake Stoneboro Aasasain Parker Stonebore Brazzel Hazzard

Butler Soldiers' Orphan School inspection and camp fire

June 13 report notes annual inspection of the Soldiers' Orphan School at Butler. The board of commissioners including Governor James A. Beaver and General A. P. Gobin will attend. A monster open air camp fire on the Orphans' Home grounds Monday evening features speeches by distinguished visitors and Major fa Denniston of the Grand Army of the Republic is expected.

Pato Borer Soldiers’ Orphan School Board of Commissioners James A. Beaver A. P. Gobin Reyburn Messra. W. Stewart C. Kaufman George W. Skinner J. Sample T. J. Steewart F. J. Magee G. Boyer

Organization of Well Drillers Plan Cooperative Profit Sharing

A June telegram from Washington reports the formation of a cooperative plan by practical oil and gas drillers. The group aims to unite all skilled workers, remove contractors, and divide profits among members while maintaining wages. The scheme seeks rapid spread across oil and gas fields.

Pispatch Wasninortaox

Cambria Iron Faces Suit Over Chapin Salary Claim

In Johnston on June 18 E Y Townsend president of Cambria Iron testified on the P E Chapin wage suit seeking 15000 dollars. Townsend said Chapin was paid all he was worth and might not have worked there if he had not married Morrell’s daughter. The jury awarded Chapin 7700 dollars. Cambria appealed to the Supreme Court.

Jonsxstons E. Y. Townsend Cambria Iron Company P. E. Chapin Cambria Mr. Morrell the Cambria Chapin

Jonsthan's Narrow Escape Reported in New Castig

Special telegram from New Castig dated June 15 reports Jonathan, son of a local figure, narrowly escaping severe facial injury after an incident described in fractured notes. Further details are unreadable in this fragment.

Distator New CasTig Jonsthan

Amishman Loses Nose to Fractious Horse Attack

Abram Kurts of Pulaski township was tending a fractious horse when it suddenly bit his nose, nearly severing the organ and leaving his face badly injured. Medical aid was summoned and fears remain of permanent disfigurement.

Abram Kurts Pulaski Township

Mining Engineers Excursion Visits Ohio Mines

Massillon hosts members of the Ohio Institute of Mining Engineers on a special train tour of several mines including Howells, Massillon City Company, and John G. Warwick. The day features readings on mine safety, ore fields, coal, and venting, followed by a banquet at the Hotel Conrad.

Massillon Ohio Institute of Mining Engineers Pittsburg and Lake Erie Railroad Howells Massillon City Company John G. Warwicks Seaden Ra Ron Roy Hanging Rock E. B. Williams Vinton County D. D. Watkins Ohio R. M. Houghton L. Smith J. L. Morris Muskingum County James W. Hughes Hoger Ashton T. 4

Death of banker Paul Wick in Youngstown estate ties

Special Telegram to The Dispatch from Youngstown reports banker Paul Wick, born 1824, died at his Wick Avenue home after a lengthy illness. A pioneer financier, he helped form Wick Bros. & Co and invested in local mills and rail projects. He leaves six children and a second wife survived him.

Yourestowx Paul Wick Wick Avenue Mr. Wick Wick Bros. & Co

Empire Wall Paper Company to Open West of Alleghenies

West Newton reports the Empire Wall Paper Company will start operations soon as the second wallpaper maker west of the Alleghenies. Officers listed include Major M. M. Dick president W. 58. Van Dyke treasurer and A. M. Dick secretary with stock at 50000 dollars. East office planned in New York City and other offices nationwide. Westmoreland Paper Company warehouse remodeled to receive new machinery with Mr. Cleary supervising.

Digfatch West Newton Second Wall Paper Manufacturing Allegheny Mountains Empire Wall Paper Company M. M. Dick van Dyke A. M. Dick C. Weimer Westmoreland Papereen Pittsburg Capi New York City Westmoreland Paper Company Cleary

Campmeeting Officers Elected Tarentum Set for August

Tarentum Campmeeting Association elected officers including President R. S. McCall Esqq Vice President Samuel Klingensmith Treasurer Tarentown Bank and Secretary Hite Eurich. The camp meeting runs August 14 to 21 with gates closed on the preceding Saturday night and no admission until Sunday only. Families are already residing on the grounds enjoying the woods.

Tarentum Tarentum Campmeeting Association P. McCall Samuel Klingensmith Tarentoum Bank Hite Eurich Oniny

Brown Bonnell iron plant appraised for sale by US court

Wilbur F. Goodspeed special master commissioner appraised Brown Bonnell & Co plant on judgments for creditors. The plant includes four roller mills two blast furnaces and extensive real estate. It is the largest iron plant in the state and is advertised to be sold July 2. a creditor syndicate may purchase and continue operations.

Youngstown Wilbur F. Goodspeed Cleveland United States Court Brown, Bonnell & Co Operaon

Defaulter Arrested in Bank Heist Case

Special telegram from Wheeling reports Harry Seybold once with the Bank of Wheeling suspected of stealing $20,000 in greenbacks. The money was found scattered in his attic after wind blew it around. Seybold, son of a bank partner, was indicted and released on $4,000 bond, jumped it, fled West, and was located in Winfield Kansas. Sheriff Steenrod will bring him back tomorrow.

Wheeling Harry Seybold Bank of Wheeling Eee

Bank embezzler from Wheeling tracked to Kansas for trial

Harry Seybold, the Wheeling Bank of Wheeling embezzler, is traced to Kansas after fleeing justice. He was arrested as a fugitive and Sheriff Steenrod will bring him back. The case had drawn wide attention due to Seybold’s prominence and popularity.

Wheeling Harry Seybold Bank of Wheeling Ponds Kansas Steenrod Young Seybold Casa

Large Hemlock Lands Sold in Potter County

A major sale of hem lock timber lands along Kettle Creek and 18 tributaries in Potter County has been completed. The property, owned by Elias Deemer George L Sanderson and Charles W Henry, is now in the hands of buyers Alfred Costello and the Costello brothers of New York City for a cash price of $30,000.

Williamsport Potter County Kettle Creek Elias Deemer George L Sanderson Charlies W. Henry Wurchivers Alfred Costell de Pure i Costello New York City

Boats Collide In Wheeling Ferry Crash

June 13 Wheeling report: the towboat B D Wood backing into the ferry Climax caused a collision. Climax was severely shaken but not damaged, while the Wood had its wheel demolished and drifted downstream to lodge at the island’s east bank.

Wheeling Pittsboro B.D. Wood Union Bridge Climax Clinax Wood

Protecting the Sheep Interests Amid Dog Rampage

Sheep dogs roam Mineral Township troubling farmers near Oil City. Telegrams relay fear as residents seek bloodhounds and secure pens in a bid to protect flocks. Residents urge swift action to curb the pack harming livestock.

Oil City Dispatch Om Cyrr Jane Mineral Township

Despondent Woman Takes Overdose at Jacobs Creek

Special telegram from Connellsville reports Mrs Alex Skinner died at her home near Jacobs Creek after an overdose of poison. Despondent over domestic troubles, she acted by her own hand. The incident is recorded as a fatal self inflicted case.

Connellsville Alex. Skinner Jacobs Creek

Washington Pa High School Holds 24th Commencement

News from three states notes the 24th annual Washington High School commencement where Anna P. Godfrey won top honors among fifteen. Also reported is a $1000 reward offered in the John Crouch estate theft tied to a murder, and a banquet incident at the Washington Female Seminary ending with punishments for disruptive students. A family accident near Madison Pa leaves Mr Kellar with a broken arm and Mrs Kellar with a broken jaw after a runaway horse caused a fall during a hill descent.

Grand Lodge Royal Arch Masons Washington, Pa Anna P. Godfrey John Crouch Washington (Pa.) Female Seminary Philip Kellar Madison Kellar Mrs. Kellar

Blackmail Schemes Foiled By Pittsburg Judge Gripp

Butler resident George W. Reep faced a blackmail case brought by Bella Humies and Mrs Steinmeyer. Reep alleged the women and their husbands had extorted money for three years, leading to a dispute over suits and an agreement to withdraw them. The magistrate warned the group and discharged Reep after questioning.

Gripp Bella Humies Humns Butler George W. Reep Allegheny Reep Steinmeyer Hains Thompson Hains-Steinmeyer Pittsburg Keep Wyman

Enumerators in Trouble Over Pole Refusing to Answer Census

Three Braddock enumerators appealed to Superintendent Oliver for aid to compel Poles and Hungarians to answer census questions. A Pole named Joseph Rovinsky refused to answer, saying he could not be frightened, leading to warrants and hearings. About 50 enumerators reported, with sheets sent to Washington.

Oliver Braddock Frank Mikula Port Perry United States McGuire United States District Attorney Alcorn Robe Enutherstor Ursuline Convent A. F. Keating Father Wall Washington

Thirl Time Schedule Note Missing Complete Details

The fragment provides partial time cues like 2:00 P M and 6:20 hours but lacks clear events, dates, or locations to identify a specific news item. No names, teams, or organizations are readable to form a full record.

Steamship Arrives From Bothnia in Queenstown to New York

A steamship arrived yesterday coming from the Baltic region of Bothnia, docking at Queenstown before continuing to New York. The voyage completed despite rough seas and weather delays, with passengers and cargo transfer underway.

Bothnia Queenstown New York

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