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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1891
Page
6
The United States Signal Service provides June 17 data with maximum and minimum temperatures and mean values. Readings show comparative temperature figures for Dewees and other stations, detailing daily high and low marks and rainfall notes for the date.
The Cincinnati Reds travel to Pittsburgh to face the Sluggers amid a rough season. Manager Hanlon expresses disappointment yet urges public support as players cope with misfortunes and frequent changes. Galvin likely starts on the mound with either Will Homes or Radbourne in support.
Crowds greet the Cleveland team after a long road spell as they top the home club to none. Vian struggles until late as McKean and Virtue shine in the infield while several miscues hamper the home nine.
June 12 Brooklyns faltered in the fifth inning with four errors and a bad throw allowing four runners to score as Boston pulled away. Lovett led a late surge to win the afternoon game, while the Brooklyn defense struggled.
Washington and Jefferson College players dispute a Pittsburg paper claim that the Western University won the intercollegiate games championship. They state Jefferson has one loss in the contest and defeated Western University twice, urging a clear city-wide understanding until the title is settled.
The Cincinnati Baseball Club arrived from Philadelphia by the Baltimore and Ohio line and checked into the Monongahela House. Manager Loftus was confident of a four game sweep over the demoralized Pittsburg team as they reached late by train with no brass band present to greet them.
A late score by This College sealed a victory over Butler, with Butler falling behind in the final innings. The game was played at Gueenvinsie, Pa, on June 17, as The This College team extended their winning streak.
Leantaka won the Suburban at Sheepshead Bay yesterday, a financial setback for the Coney Island Jockey Club as bookmakers took most of the money while only about 1,500 spectators attended. The report lists race results and tomorrow’s entries with multiple horses and odds.
The 2:27 event at Jamestown, New York, drew about 1,500 fans after afternoon sun cleared. Lakewood Prince, favorite among locals, triumphed by over a half length in a tense Paul Reentronteseens style race with a purse of 400.
Three events headline a strong card at the Southside Driving Park with a large crowd expected. Entry list includes Billy A Dom Pedro Mingo and Daltys for the first race with a $100 jackpot, Ramsley B Diamond A Rush Stoffels Little Me and Baby in the second, and a third special race slated to start at 2 PM.
The report notes a spectator with a seven nail horseshoe pin and imitation nails on cuffs critiquing racing events. The Boston Globe notes a busy card in St Louis on June 17 with many scratches on a heavy track and a Missouri Stakes finish: Avalon disqualified for a foul, attendance said to be high, and race results and times for several races listed.
Races reporting results from Chicago on June 1 show Eaccine winning the first at four furlongs with Carus second and Ernest Hace third in a tie. Meadow Brook led the second race over etx furlongs defeating Ei Kindig Highland. Liv. Thiet nies tee Ethel took the third with Gilkerson second and Rintax third. Burch won the fifth one mile event followed by rn and Mise Mary in the same order. Time not clearly stated.
I F P Blondel, famed long distance swimmer, left the city for Cleveland last evening. He has had a remarkable career. He stated he intends to make his last long swim this season, probably in August.
A speaker vows to swim roughly four miles without suit or apparatus near Cincinnati, describing the feat as a tough challenge. The remark hints at outdoor endurance and self reliance in informal surroundings.
Jackson writes Sullivan denying fear of Corbett and offers to spar with Slavin or any rival. He claims to have done most fighting while Corbett avoided him, and cites California Athletic Club talks on a Slavin bout. Ful says Slavin and Jackson may be matched.
John Mackey a 47 year old Scottish born stone mason quit work claiming he is the son of the Duke of Manchester. He says his father left a fortune, he faced a costly legal defeat over a $1000 note, and his brother in Australia now offers shares in a silver mine as part of the estate. Mackey shows papers backing his claim while colleagues note a fondness for strong drink.
Harvard amateur liquor dealers members of the Zeta Psi Club faced charges of maintaining a liquor nuisance. They pleaded guilty to the charges but appealed on constitutional grounds. Judge Sawyer fined each student and warned that a second offense would mean jail, with bonds required for Massachusetts residents.
Atlantic Orry June 17 reports a day of rapid business, eloquent addresses, and radical rule debates at the Homeopathic institute. Dr Asna Conch of Onia delivered the prize diction on the ethical basis of separate existence, with several papers by noted physicians from Europe and the United States.
The Brazilian President appointed Senior Antonio de Barros Barreto and Lieutenant-Commander Cordeiro Da Graca as commissioners to oversee preparations for Brazil's World’s Columbian Exposition display. Barreto will travel through the Amazon with Senior Sawyer, while Da Graca will accompany Captain ers across the Southern provinces. The President also asked Congress for an $825,000 appropriation to fund the exhibit, signaling a likely impressive display.
Moritz June 17 The Pan American Transportation Company organized after the Pan American Congress and chartered by the Alabama Le cture began books of subscription. Directors elected J B Owent F C Ruttan vice president F Dane secretary W C py Speagieae named. Capital range from 10 to 100000000, President Clark plans to stock on the market and bid under the Manager General postal subsidy for steamers.
A cloudburst near Corning Iowa sent a Burlington train and a freight train toward Plum Creek. Engineer Powers reversed, jumped to safety as the locomotive and three cars plunged into the swollen creek, while the passenger train survived with many aboard.
James Cranston of Allegheny City won the race for National Councillor by two votes amid a tense session in Atlantic City. John R. Bobbts of Maryland was named National Councillor, while Western Pennsylvania showed strength in leadership. The next annual meeting was set for Atlantic City with debates on immigration and organizational reforms ongoing.
River gauges report varied conditions with cities like Cincinnati and Vicksburg showing rising or falling waters. Temperatures around 90 at 4 PM accompany cloudy skies and intermittent showers. several rivers show steady movements and barge traffic noted between Oakland New Orleans and St Louis.
A Sunday water spout struck near the Concepcion silver mine in San Luis Potosi, causing at least 23 deaths and 30 injuries. Much property damage and mule losses reported as work at the mine is suspended. Pecuniary losses expected to be heavy.
Heavy rains and water spouts sweep across the West and Midwest leaving trains delayed and lines washed out. Orleans area reports significant washouts while Battle Creek suffers a damaging inundation and town flooding. Oakdale sees five inches of rain with 300 feet of track moved and several bridges destroyed. Lightning kills a farmer and a mother in Palmer area.
A wide spread rain across a vast stretch from New York to Kansas City disrupts rails and telegraph lines. Gangers face slippery tracks and sodden wires causing widespread delays for thousands of railroad men and telegraphers with Western Union nearly useless in the affected region.
John Weaver a Western Maryland Railroad section man was instantly killed by lightning at Southampton station during a storm. He sat near the door in a warehouse when the bolt struck his forehead burning a hole in his hat. Foreman Hage was stunned and unconscious for an hour.
June 17. Heat has caused several sunstrokes in the city. Charles Seachrist a driller in McDonald area died today after being sunstruck yesterday. Seachrist was well known among oil men and had worked in all oil fields and resided in the city.
Special Telegram Dispatch reports Henry Todd Allen a colored farm hand for Simon Nycum at Ray's Hill was struck by lightning while plowing corn and killed instantly. The team pulling the plow remained unharmed. Also note John Barley a street car motorman near Jacksons was overwhelmed yesterday and improved this morning ready to resume duties.
The Andes will be the Cincinnati boat tomorrow while no boat operated yesterday on the Parkersburg Line. M. F. Allen departs at noon for Wheeling. Wharf marks show 4 feet 5 inches and rising at Tuxee. Boats expected nightly include the John F. Walton and Prasad Evaneville to Memphis. Horner & Roberts line boats, the Ra Horner and W. 5. Horner, pass Cincinnati. The Hudson left for Cincinnati yesterday afternoon. No boats expected today. John A. Wood & Mievac Bee and Jim Wood passed East Tarerpoan yesterday. For T. M. Jenkins & Co. the Rote, Jenkins and Frank Gilmore passed Parkersburg last night. O'Neil & Co. reports Little Fred and Fred Wilson passed Pomeroy yesterday. The Time Coal Company notes Marietta and Lite B at noon. Several boats listed as empties include the Dieran ton, Enterprise, Belle M, and others. Pacific arrived yesterday. Friends mourn Pilot W. R. Reno of the Sam Clark whose son W. R. Reno, Jr., died in his 57th year. the elder Reno formerly worked with 4 Bubs. The Sam Clark passed Huntin, moving up with cargo. a telegram notified Reno of the sad event.
A series of blazes and fire alarms reported in Casselman Ontario and nearby areas. Casselman Lumber Company saw mill fires destroyed six houses and a lumber pile with extensive losses. Berwind-White Coal stables lost 40 mules and a valuable horse. Fires also touched Diamond Brewery in Brimham Street and other sites with limited damage and no injuries.
A Detroit meeting led by Hon. Don M. Dicking raised half the hoped state funds for entertaining the National A. R. at its August silver anniversary. The largely attended gathering pledged the remainder, aiming to match Boston’s previous effort and ensure a welcoming event for veterans.
Adjutant General McClelland, with the governor's approval, names Frank M Grim of Freedom and Abram L Crist of Williamsport as two clerks to copy muster rolls for the late war. Grim lost a leg at Petersburg while in the 140th Pennsylvania. Crist lost a leg at Warrenton Junction and previously served as Jersey Shore postmaster and Lieut. governor.
Iron City Brewery produces beer made carefully from pure material. No poor beer leaves their facilities. Dealers report it as the most popular and widely sold beer. Also notes on ladies bets and silk items from local stores.
A weekly list credits inventors from Western Pennsylvania Eastern Ohio and West Virginia with patent grants ending June 11. Names include J N Berker Lima Pa grain scourer W Bishman Washington Pa key fatten er Paul Blaker Newtown Pa harrow or concentrant M M Brown Towanda washing machine J H Dugan Harrisville C friction devices J J Miller Pittsburg underground electric system motor car and related rail bed ideas Z Stout and J K Puvis Baria Pa and others.
An ambiguous AP style fragment from IxD on June 7 references the Mansion, Washington, and a presidential figure with unclear context and garbled names including McDonald.
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