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Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1889

Page

6

Raceland Wins Suburban Handicap at Coney Island

August Belmont's Raceland defeats Terra Cotta and others in the Suburban Handicap at Sheepshead Bay. The 1 1/4 mile race drew 15,000 spectators with Raceland favored at 8 to 5, Terra Cotta second choice at 8 to 1, and Badge at 6 to 1. Garrison rode Raceland to victory as Terra Cotta and Elkwood were boxed on the lower turn and the finish saw Raceland two lengths ahead of Terra Cotta with Gorge a neck behind for third.

New York Fifteen Thousand Voices Belmont Raceland Coney Jockers Erna Hayward Kaceland Garrison Tosatos Anderson Fitzce Elkwood Hells B. Taylor Hamilton Mosher Bryan Boru Bergen Volunteer Gorgo Bella B Eurus McLaughlin Emethene Taylor Basson Waren Cotta Braceland Hearst Lilly Furn i Soreden Ieee Enon Terra Cotta Akon Wen Ryan Boru I Ghiare Harry O' Falcon Laura B G. Hearst Hanover Cyclops Britannic Coldstream The Forum Jay F. Dee Beck Tipstaff Servis Gramercy Benefit Hetalpa Bill Letcher Burlington Bagatelle Viva Faitty Mignon Astreet Ck Presto Sluggard Nealt Byptan Eypris Lies Lowe Reig A A Henefictine Sam Jr Eid Mata Borg Abowd Aon Ward Meristan van Harrison Joandarme

Raceland's Record Triumphs in Suburban Derby

Raceland won the Suburban race yesterday amid strong betting and heavy backing from St Louis bookmakers. The seven year old’s career has been brilliant, starting 12 times with nine firsts and two seconds, earning praise from local bettors despite rival bids and unfinished details in the report.

Raceland Pittsburg Haceland Joe St Louis Altman Berms Omer Hie St. Louis Chicago Aoe Ee Sear Aman

Raceland Star at Eastern Handicap and Arlington Stakes

Raceland carried top weight to win the Eastern handicap six furlongs in 1 15 at a fair track and later beat George Oyster in the Capital Stakes at Ivy City in 1 14. Emperor of Norfolk again defeated Raceland in Arlington stakes at Washington. Belmont set to pay 617 500 for him.

Ashead Bay O Ae Emperor Washington Raceland Emperor of Norfolk Billet George Oyster Ivy City Uniek August Belmont

Racing Notes From St Louis Execrable Weather Extra Day

The St Louis report details a wet day with heavy rain all afternoon, featuring an excellent extra. Results list several races with horses like Castaway, Kyrie HB, Neva CC, Glockner, Corner, Fosliails, and May W. Tomorrow’s entries include six furlongs selling Hig ne Brome Jug 104 pounds and other named contenders across five to seven furlong and mile races.

St. Louis Watterson Tine Glockner Leia Ma Tia Stoo Wi West Anna Hualps Cora Fisher Queen of Ie Josie Mia Best Ledger Gov Ross

Well Known Sportsman Killed in Accident

Indianapolis reports the death of George Reyer, secretary of the Western Sporting League, from a shooting accident near Crown Hill. He routinely went shooting weekly. this morning a fence-board failure caused his double barreled shotgun to discharge into his chest, killing him instantly.

Indianapolis Inn George Reyer Western Sporting League Crown Hill

Dempsey Considers Sullivan Fight in New Orleans

Jack Dempsey, the middleweight pugilist, received a dispatch from Wakeley of New York asking him to second Sullivan in a Kilrain bout near New Orleans. Densey fears Southern climate may hinder training, and he has nearly decided not to go to San Francisco.

Porttlast Jack Dempsey LeBlanche San Francisco Man Wakeley New York Sullivan Kilrain New Orleans

Sprint Handicap Set for July Fourth Meet

Ea Lem C reports a sprint handicap of 12 yards scheduled for July 4 in Ea Lem. Officials and local clubs anticipate a competitive dash as athletes prepare for the holiday event.

National and international league matchups listed today

National League hosts Pittsburg and Cleveland with New York and Philadelphia games noted along with Chicago and Indianapolis. American Association shows Baltimore at Brooklyn and Columbus at Philadelphia. International League lists Toronto at (readable portion ends).

National LeaGue Hostons Pittsburg New Yorks Cleveland Philadelphias Chicago Washingtons Indianapolis American Association Baltimores Brooklyn Columbus Philadelphia International Torontos

Boston Ball Club Returns Home After Western Trip

The Boston team arrived from a ten game Western swing with four wins. Manager Phillips praised the showing, saying full strength pitchers would have produced at least eight victories. Radbourne and Bennett likely to start in today’s Western game against Pittsburgh, with Staley and Carroll in the home battery.

Phillips Galvin Staley Bostons Pittsburgh Badbourne Carroll Benneteey Soweesacess Hichardson Smith Quinn Kuehne Woos Brown Hanlon Jonnston

Kaufmanns Defeat Guskys In High-Scoring Baseball Match

The Kaufmanns beat the Guskys 23 to 2 at Recreation Park in a lively $100 side game. Crowded with misplays and passed balls, the contest featured partisan spills and eight innings of pitching by three Kaufmann hurlers. Umpires Poster and a nine-inning finish marked by poor Guskys fielding and strong Kaufmann hitting.

Recreation Park Kaufmanns Crohen Kraus Evans Eee Guskys Daly Blakely Ani Douglas Mesars Aeniens Serine

Allegheny Athletic Club One Mile Race Postponed

A letter from the office to the manager of the seat End Athletic Bad Club details a one mile race with a $25 prize. The contestants include John Y Florence and Ge? a, with location Green Onpeak and club champion Kaufmanns mentioned.

Seat End Athletic Bad Club P. C. CotSeeve Kaufmanns Green Allegheny Athletic Club Ge? A John Y. J. Florence

Local Ads Promote Bicycles and Low Fare Excursions

An 1850s style advertisement page highlights bicycles by Columbias with claims about market share and best value. It lists James W. Grove as sole agent for Tuxedo Bulls salts and Horney Co. stores, promoting low round trip railroad fares to Cincinnati and excursions via Pennsylvania Lines. Also features dress trims and dress goods deals from Jos Horyue & Co.

Baltimore Defeats Louisville In Easy Postponed Game

The Baltimore club defeated Louisville in a poorly played postponed contest. Both pitchers were hit hard with Ramsay the recipient of the worst punishment. Key moments included Griffin with two and three base hits, Shindle homering, and multiple stolen bases as Baltimore posted 10 base hits to Louisville’s 1. Time and umpire noted.

Baltimore Louisville Ramsay Baltimores Louisvilles Ullvilles Baltimore Louisvilles Griffin Tucker Falmer Shindle Fulmer Cunningham Browning Cook Pea Iare Maek Mack Tuckere Conningham Eamon’ s—Cantz

St Louis Beats Brooklyn In Goofy O’Brien Mistake

The St Louis team defeated Brooklyn in a postponed game played today in Washington. O’Brien’s mishap sparked the win as Smith and Fuller provided fielding work. Final score not fully readable but St Louis led after O’Brien’s sixth inning error.

Istake New Youk Brooklyn St. Louis Washington St. Lo O'Brien Smith D Fullerd

Excursions via the Pennsylvania Lines for June

Tickets offered at Union Station and 110 Fifth Avenue at very low round trip rates via P and St. L. E. E. Valid returning to June 27. Trains depart Union Station 7:30 a.m. 8:00 p.m. 11:15 p.m. Central time. Also promotes bicycles, suits, and various goods from local stores with descriptions and prices.

Fifth Ave Union Station

Wild pitching misfires as Athletics win easily

Philadelphia June 18 Mark Baldwin issued ten bases on balls and six wild pitches as the Athletics routed Columbus. Despite the pitcher’s collapse the Athletics gained a comfortable victory behind stout support and a strong hitting attack.

Athletics Philadelphia Mark Baldwin Columbus Bite Athletics Teaepele Fennelly Greenwood Orr cTammany Fennelly Merbaver Larkin Mortimore Baldwin Aeperbalis Blighe

Home team verliert durch schlechte Meldung

Mansfield berichtete am 18 Juni von einem Heimspielverlust mit klarem Spielstand. Unklare Spielangaben nennen Stee und Hird sowie Nitrock und West als Beteiligte. Batterien, Shamus, Dann, Tile, Dolan und Lanser werden erwähnt. Zuschauerzahl vierhundert.

Mansfield Stee Hird Nitrock West

McCLEAVE Romzer Mertr Torres and Magy at Cumberland

At Cumberland Massachusetts on Tuesday June 18 at 10 o clock in the morning by Rev Webb of Pittsburg. Romzer Mertr uren Torres and Magy McCLEave. Wo cards.

Totten—Mccleave Cumberland Rev. Webb Pittsburg Romzer Mertruren Torres Magy McCleave

Infant Gertrude Dawson funeral notice in Allegheny

Thompson infant Gertrude Dawson, 11 months old, daughter of E. H. and a Thompson, died. Funeral to be announced. Service to be held at 66 Ann Street, Ed P.M., at her parents residence in Allegheny.

Thompson Ed P.M Ann Street Allegheny Gertrude Dawson E. H A Thompson

Keystones Colored Team Beats Visitors in Denton Clash

In Denton on June 18 the Keystones, a colored squad, defeated visiting opponents after early struggles. The day’s events saw sharp play despite rough moments as tensions rose amid the contest.

Sprclal Diafator LaTnong Keystones

Latrodes, BB P A EJRETSTONES.E DF AE Marb're'rs 0616 I Row

Baseball scorecard style summary with player lines and inning totals notes. Latrobes and Keystone fielders listed with bases, hits, and errors. Pitchers Hess Green and Denny noted with strikeouts and walks. umpire Charles B H Wakefield referenced.

Showslter Ijuiros Bair O/Thom'sn.c Hess Green Denny Alien Lehman Gant Lelio Casey Moll Labew Dougings Keyser

Baltimore Releases Farrell in Player Shuffle

Baltimore announces the release of shortstop Jack Farrell and plans to loan pitcher Whitaker to the Galveston Texas club in a midseason player move.

Baltimore Farrell Baltimore Baseball Club Jack Farrell Whitaker Galveston Tex

A Governor Who Doesn’t Hear

Clay County commissioners send an address to the Governor alleging 5263 striking miners suffer misery in the county and urge proclamation. The Governor has not received an official copy and has taken no action.

Indianapolis Clay County

Rumor on Roxbury Breweries Denied by Untermyer

Samuel Untermyer, agent for English investors in American breweries, says no truth to claims of buying all Roxbury breweries Houghtons Boesslers Burkhardts and Pioffs with value between 1 and 7 million dollars. He notes the English capitalists prefer flour mills rolling mills and steel rail manufacture in the United States and declines to identify future locations.

New York Samuel Untermyer Roxbury Mess Houghton’s Boessler’s Burkhardt’s Pioffs Untermyer

Civil Service Commission Exonerates Indianapolis Postmaster

Public Civil Service Commission session in Indianapolis concluded that two men Wheat and Louisy held improper positions, while Postmaster Wallace is not found to have intended violations. Wheat was restored to his post. commissioners headed to Chicago afterward.

Civil Service Commission Indianapolis Wheat Louisy Wallace Messrs Lyman Roosevelt Thompson Chicago

IX NEW QUARTERS FOR EMERGENCY POLICE MOVE

Emergency police headquarters shift from Central station to the third floor of engine house No. 9 on Seventh avenue. They take over the former ball room of the old volunteer fire department and will be telephoned to Central station and Inspector McAleesa’s office for rapid calls. Two hospital cases and lost children will be provided at the new site.

Emergency Police Central Station Engine House No Beventh Avenue Fire Department McAleesa

Bananas and Love Scene Terrifies Allegheny Pedestrians

A man ran down Federal street with an irate wife in pursuit. She struck him over the head with a silk parasol after catching him in the park eating bananas with a young woman, a sight she found highly objectionable.

Allegheny Federal Street

The Genial Alderman Receives Surprise Presentation

At the Amendment Society headquarters last night a festive scene unfolded as Edward Murphy presented Alderman A. Hy Leslie with a handsome item during a lull before election returns. Leslie, secretary of the County Committee during the struggle, received the gift with thanks.

The Amendment Society Edward Murphy A. Hy Leslie

Drowning of 5 Year Old Frank Garner on Thirty-fifth Street

Five year old Frank Garner drowned yesterday at the foot of Thirty-fifth street. His body was recovered and brought to his parents at 3404 Smallman street. The Coroner was notified and will hold an inquest today.

Frank Garner Thirty-fifth Street Smallman Street

James P. Nash Drowned in Ohio River Near Coraopolis

The coroner was notified last night that James P. Nash was carried over the cross dam in the Ohio River opposite Coraopolis and drowned. The body has not been recovered.

James P. Nash Cross Dam Ohio River Coraopolis

Creditors Seek Insurance Money for Seattle Dry Goods Firm

New York creditors of Toklas Singerman & Co. seek to attach insurance funds after a Seattle fire on the 6th caused an estimated stock loss of 210000 with 125000 insurance. Attachments totaling 3431 were granted by the Supreme Court. The sheriff served about 25 insurers in New York, many foreign and claiming losses are adjusted on this side of the Rockies, with Pacific Coast cases handled in San Francisco where creditors also attach insurance. The firm shows assets of 369753 and liabilities of 192206 on their latest statement.

New York Toklas, Singerman & Co Seattle Wash. T Supreme Court Rocky Mountains San Francisco Sradstreet

Prohibition Amendment Vote Draws Large York turnout

Special Telegram from York reports an extremely large city vote on the prohibition amendment with an anti prohibition majority of 615 and a smaller defeat for the suffrage amendment. The county suffrage race shows an anti suffrage majority around 3,000.

York

Arm strong County votes against amendment by small margin

A special telegram from Kittanning reports Armstrong County giving an 186 vote majority against the amendment. The message notes a small countywide shift and a contentious outcome, with preliminary figures showing a slight negative result for the proposal.

Disputut Emrl

Prohibition and Suffrage Referendum Results in Erie County

Election tallies show Erie City and county votes on two amendments. Prohibition amendment failed countywide with 8 466 total against, while suffrage amendment carried in Erie City and county with 1 177 for and 4 453 against in the combined totals.

Erie City Boas

Prohibitionists Rally as Election Results Arrive

Frances L. Swift signals perseverance for the W C T U after a tough election showing. Reported precincts reveal mixed results and quiet, orderly gatherings at Allegheny prohibition headquarters as leaders and supporters await final tallies.

Election crowds swirl through Penn Avenue and Lawrenceville

In Lawrenceville and on Penn Avenue crowds gathered at corners and near engine houses to follow liquor election results. Private returns at the Twelfth ward police station drew attention while pubs and pool halls buzzed with late counts and scattered inquiries about county tallies. An intoxicated man disrupted a scene as neighbors debated the official results and liquor counts.

Penn Avenue Lawrenceville Twelfth Ward Western Union Telegraph Office Butler Streets Denese Henry Menn

Partisans Hereafter in Allegheny Prohibition Fray

Mr J A McConnell of the Prohibition State Executive Committee laments a split in Pennsylvania politics. He says the party will renew activity after clashes with Republicans over prohibition and party leadership. He criticizes local leaders and vows strict partisan action ahead.

J.A. McConnell Allegheny Prohivition State Executive Committee Dispattch Mac Ae Palmer Philadelphia Cesar Gaul Pennsylvania Plo McManes Macee Alleghen County

Ladies At City Hall Rally For Amendment Support

At City Hall, working women organized to influence votes for the amendment. Attendees were respected women who labored arduously for the cause and withstood opposition from anti women advocates with independent resolve.

City Hall

Police deploy patrols at polls amid unrest

Fragmentary report notes the Department of Safety stationed officers to maintain order at the polls. It suggests limited arrests and an incident on Water Street with a violent subject, though details are unclear.

Department of the Safety Planta Water Street

How It Went With Aspirante to Succeed the Licensed Victims

A fragmentary note from the twenty airth ward outlines a contest over succession of victims tied to Aspirante. Details are unclear due to damaged OCR but indicate electoral or legal proceedings in progress.

Pennsylvania Lehigh and Eastern Railroad Organized

The Pennsylvania Lehigh and Eastern Railroad Company was organized in Wilkes-Barre with prominent New York and Pennsylvania financiers in attendance. Samuel Frierson elected president as the new charter grants rights to construct a line from Tompkins to connect with the main line toward Pittsburgh and the West following foreclosure purchase.

Pennsylvania, Lehigh and Eastern Railroad Company Wilkesbaerke New York Pennsylvania Samuel Frierson Lehigh and Western Railway Tompicken Luzernees Nis Pittsburg

Mill workers strike over wage cuts at Carnegie Phipps mills

Braver Faustus June 18. The Carnegie Phipps & Co mills notified workers they will use cold-chilled blocks and reduce wages by 40 cents on the dollar. Workers quit. mills idle. A planned afternoon meeting at the ball grounds drew few men. The 12 inch mill crew at the saw works remains on strike with little settlement prospects.

Carnegie, Phipps & Co

Weather notes for West Virginia June 18 1889

The United States Service officer reports light rain and slightly warmer conditions in West Virginia with southerly winds. Data include river rise estimates and mistyped figures showing a 3.6 foot rise in four hours and various rate markers.

West Virginia Prrrasvunrs United States Service

River Telegrams Weather and Stage Readings

Weather summaries from Morgantown Brownsville and Buckeye indicate river levels rising at 8 210 feet and 93 degrees 41 PM and falling at Morgantown Brownsville with 12 feet 1 inch and 76 degrees at 6 PM. The notices reflect cloudy warm conditions across locations with minor fluctuations in river levels and temperatures.

NOT WILD BUT WOOLY

Peter Anderson, visiting relatives in RusHrorp, has an extraordinary head of hair described as about ten inches long and wooly in appearance. The 21 year old Wisconsin native wears a silk turban to cover the volume, and avoids public display due to his sensitivity to attention.

RusHrorp Peter Anderson United States Wisconsin Anderson

Dreadful Death Of Workman In 40 Foot Cesspool

At about 11 last night a German laborer employed by J. G. Wyman's Odorless Excavating Co of Allegheny was overcome by foul air and fell into a 40 foot cesspool at the corner of Middle and Third streets Allegheny. His body had not been recovered by early morning and the worker's name could not be learned.

J. G. Wyman Allegheny Middle and Third Street

Elevator blaze at Edith Furnace triggers small alarm

Fire department report describes a small elevator fire in the Edith Furnace building on Preble avenue near box 12. The incident occurred yesterday around 4 pm and required prompt response from local crews.

Allegheny Edith Furnace Preble Avenue

City Hall predicts large anti amendment majorities

Predictions placed the city’s vote against the amendment between 6000 and 10000, with county totals from 20000 to 25000. Returns would come from the fire alarm office as results showed a decisive defeat, with City Hall staff and police largely voting against prohibition. Only two ballot workers reportedly voted for it.

City Hall Bailoln

Vote in Smaller Boroughs Shows Defeat for Amendment

Returns from several boroughs and townships indicate a strong farmer-led vote against the proposed amendment. Early tallies from Chartlers Elizabeth Glenfield Knoxville Millvale and others show a pattern of lower support in numerous districts with multiple towns reporting votes for and against the measure.

Chartlera Elizabeth Glenfieid Knoxville Millvale Bie Mls Tarentam Verona Ameste

Soft Drinks Only In Election Day Saloon Scene

The article notes saloons with licenses kept closed on election days while speak-easies operate. It describes soft cider as a soft drink under current law and claims some venues offer three drinks for 15 cents, equating to two watered drinks for 5 cents each. It implies voters preferred frequent elections to boost sales.

Pittsburg Hancock School Owever Aira Sterrett Prohibition Bissell Werfare

Voting access and registration fears spark local tension

Stray remarks amid a suffrage debate reveal strains in households and a surge in voter registration blanks at the County Commissioners office. In Allegheny City’s Eleventh ward and Fifth ward demand spikes, while Exile William Atkinson is denied a vote for nonpayment of his own taxes with a club paying, threatening a suit against the election board.

Een Ha Indy County Commissioners’ Office Allegheny City Allegheny William Atkinson Atkinson

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