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Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1891

Page

6

Browning's Stubborn Play Delays Double Game in Cleveland Victory

Browning refused to sacrifice in the sixth, triggering a double play and a wild throw as Virtue and Zimmer advanced. Viau pitched a winning game for Cleveland, aided by timely hits from Denny McKean and Zimmer. The Browns built a four run lead over Pittsburgh with key at bats and defensive miscues shaping the contest.

St. Louis Cincinnati ER Rowleville Columbear Washington Athletics Boston Baltimore Trleghan Wstatch Berger Baldwin Wile Leadley Sondeene Renta Oe Te Is Pittsburg Devis Saarnar Sde Thencheveh Mnilerom Carrell Denny Best Selder Hanlon Fields Carroll Denny Aeri Devle Werth Hierbauer Browning Tittebare Oore Viau Cleveland Doyle Virtue Bierbauer Zitomer Botase Virtueng Zimmer Nerger Wits Visu McKean Johnson Bersn Levod Ore Johnson Denns Tensy Dyeeis Ceen Childs View Beth McKear

Anson Downs the Reds in Good Style

Chicago wins a dull game as Pfeffer stands out with a fine double and assists while Lulu and Mullane pitch. Anson's hired men deliver timely hits and Chicago's defense holds firm as key players produce steady work on the field.

Curenco Jane Chicago Lulu Mullane Anson Pfeffer

Boston Phils Triumph Shaped by Costly Errors

In Portamnrda on June 3 the Bostons floundered with errors that doomed their game as the Phillies cruised to a win. Attendance was listed at 2207, while the article notes misplays by the visitors and a lopsided outcome as the Phils capitalized on shaky defense.

Merten Portamnrda Bostons Wil Pinem Toding Phillies Goer

Baseball Scores and Standings From Earlier Games

The summary lists results from multiple games including Columbus, Louisville, St Louis, Cincinnati, and Washington. Key mentions include pitchers Stivetts McGill and Dwyer, plus teams like Columbus, Louisville, and Baltimore. Scores and game notes are scattered with OCR errors but indicate uneven results and early standings.

Cinetenat Lagay Cincinnat St. Louis Inimerica Stivetts McGill Atta T Dwyer Rand Kelly Columbus Louieville I A Colum Louisville Barnet Dowse Ant Weaver Washington Baltimore Boston Cincinnati Louisville

Riley Wins Coney Island Cup at Sheepshead Bay

A crowd of 5 000 witnessed a strong program at Sheepshead Bay led by the Coney Island Cup. Western colt Riley defeated Raceland and Potomac to prove among the season’s top handicapped horses amid good track conditions. Jockeys were barred from betting with license suspensions announced for Edward I riffson.

Sheepshead Bay Riley Gartson Surerssrad Bar Jones Raceland Potomac Mike Dwyer Board of Control St. Florian Edward Rrison

Famous Pacer Hal Pointer Wins Mansfield Pace

Five thousand spectators watched the Mansfield Association meet on its third day led by Hal Pointer as he upset Dallas in the free-for-all pace. The program featured a high-stakes trotting purse and a lively betting atmosphere with several races and notable contenders.

Mawnerteen Mansfield Association Bi Prantic

Pool selling ban invalidated by appellate court decision

The Appellate Court held that a Chicago ordinance prohibiting pool selling outside racecourse enclosures during race meetings discriminates against certain localities and persons. It states city authority derives from municipal law, not state law, and lacks power to suppress rather than permit gambling.

Cercacu Sowas

Horse racing notes with runaways and results

Special telegram from Braproup reports a chaotic trot where a horse ran 13 times before capture injuring Sam Stofer. Daily race results list winners like Racine Culmes and Longshot Guido with times around 1:41 to 2:20 across multiple venues including Chicago and Charter Oak.

O Sam Bila Norward Seal

Irish Pat and Rig Collision on Negley Avenue

A fast horse named Irish Pat driven by John McAdams of East End collided with a rig driven by John and William Gray of Oakland on Negley Avenue after being urged along Center Avenue. The clash sent both horses to panic and they dashed away. No arrests were made.

Pat John McAdams East End Center Avenue John William Gray Oakland Negley Avenue Noarresta

Cornell Wins Big Boat Race on Thames in Record Time

In a three mile Thames contest Cornell defeated University of Pennsylvania and Columbia. Cornell clocked 14 minutes 27 seconds to set a new course record, with Penn second by four lengths and Columbia third five lengths behind. Columbia faded after a strong start as Cornell and Penn traded leads through the first two miles.

Cornell Thames Pennsylvania Columbia New Lorpes Corx Thames River University of Pennsylvania Columbia University Pennsylvanias Coran Se Aradona Jennsylvania Cana Boys Cornells

Amateur contests set for July 4 at Duquesne Grounds

McKeesport notes an Independence Day program under the Columbus Club. A 100 yard amateur foot race offers a gold medal with entrants James Quail John Quail M Adley William Smith and John Goldie. A silver medal is posted for the 11 pound hammer throw with John Gibbons T Sullivan and T Fail entered. John Dowling Mene will compete in high jump. More events announced.

McKeesport Duquesne Columbus Club James Quail John Quail M. Adley William Smith John Goldie John Gibbons T. Sullivan T. Fail John Dowling Mene

Emperor William sails from Kiel on Meteor voyage

Beary June 3 reports Emperor William arrived at Kiel and began a short cruise in his new yacht the Meteor. The vessel was previously the Scotch cutter Thistle that, in 1887, beat the American sloop Volunteer in New York waters for the Americus cup.

Emperor William Kiel Holland Emperor Thistle Volunteer New York

Amateur Entries Open for Schenicy Park July 4 Sports

In response to inquiries, athletic events at Schenicy Park on July 4 are open to all amateurs. Colleges or associations may enter teams, and entries close soon, promising highly interesting competition.

Schenicy Park Associa

Yale Names Captain of Baseball Nine

New Haven Conn June 8. L M Cune of Knoxville has been elected captain of the Yale baseball team for the ensuing year.

Yale New Haven Con T. L. Mc. Cune Knoxville Yale Baseball

General Sporting Notes and Local Wrestling Tidbits

The report notes Trt Renovo defeating Kiski nine urs to veomrthy and Ed Reilly answering a wrestling challenge with Belly. Kolb seeks 130 or 240 pound bouts while Browneville sprinter’s opponent failed to appear. A Frisco dispatch mentions John McLean of Ansielis and Henry Posmeok of San been matched.

Renovo Kiski Menstas Daxie Ed Reilly Kolb Browneville Fair Grounds Frisco John McLean Ansielis Henry Posmeok San

Hammocks and fabrics sold at local shops

Advert says James W. Grove on Fifth Avenue offers a wide hammock line and invites customers to view before buying. It notes 33 inch India dimities in 20c-35 quality and references Jos Howe Co Penn Avenue stores and Jos Honne Co with mentions of Iron City beer ads and Swiss cloth stitched at 55 cents per yard.

James W. Grove Fifth Avenue Jos. Howe & Co Penn Avenue Jos. Honne & Co Jos Hoxne & Co

The New Indian War Maquis See Armed Resistance to Schools

Mor gan reports to the Indian Bureau that the Mogqui Pueblo School at Kean's Canon Arizona faces threats to kill whites and seize children prompting possible military reinforcements. The Moquis fear Navajos and resist schooling while three cavalry troops are in action as tensions rise toward a potential Navajo war.

Washiveton Morgan Indian Bureau Colling Kean’s Canon Arizona War Department General McCook Maquis Ins Schol Mr. Morgan Atlantic and Pacific Hot Brook Station Kean Canon Las Vegas N. M Ft. Wingate L. M. Brett Fort Waesata Zani Cap Robinson

Gourley Denies City Hall Visit Rumors

Senator Flinn and Attorney W J Howard visited Mayor Gourley for about an hour. The mayor denies any significance claiming the meeting was private and unrelated to public matters. Rumors circulated that the visit masked political reconciliation and fundraising efforts.

Senator Flinn W. J. Howard Gourley Flinn Howard Cron 5 Coumpaire

Pig Iron Firm Stetson & Co Makes General Assignment

George W. Stetson & Co pig iron commission merchants of New York and Boston failed today and the general partners William W. Van Voorhis and Herman F. P. Schuyler made a general assignment without preferences. Capital stated at 384000 dollars. An attachment by Fickards Mather & Co of Cleveland for 8599 dollars was dated yesterday over alleged disposition of property.

New York George W. Stetson & Co Pig Iron Commission Boston William W. van Voorhis Herman FP. Schuyler Fickards, Mather & Co Cleveland

In The Clutches Of Justice

Robert Watt sent to the workhouse by Alderman Succop Frye after disturbance. William Caughtet committed for court on desertion charge. William Anyo jailed to answer immorality. Marr Baowx and John McLeane fined for drunkenness. A Grnauge charged with forcible entry and detainer. Maceiz Netsox and others committed for court on running a racey charge. Hasson Watt and Clark in Central Station for alleged fraudulent land scheme. case postponed. Various arrests for pumping on Sunday. embezzlement case against Adams heard. Joux Litlle heard on surety of the peace. Bell fonte street suit ends in fines for disorderly conduct.

William Caughet Kerr William Anyo Alderman Reilly Ry Plant Marr Baowx John McLeane Carson Street Joux LitLe Flack Saan Swen Bellfonte Street Shadyside Burns Crosier Brennan Sand Costa

Off Day Court Clears Damages and Trials in Criminal Court

Judge Singh handed down an opinion in Borbick vs Ebosh awarding $500 for barn damage but offered a new trial if the plaintiff maintains the claim. Several defendants were found guilty of assault and battery with varying mercy recommendations. others were acquitted or had cases deferred as juries deliberated. Minutes note no presses allowed and mixed outcomes across multiple defendants.

Singh Borbick Harry Tarr Emery Godfrey Violet Murray Col Girl John Maloney Hugh Parker N. Brestone Herman Lutz Peter Russell Samuel Parker Samuel Baker Samuel McKinney John Tankert John Driber

Foreign Creditors Seek Attachments Against Pickands Morse Co

Attorney P C Knox filed a foreign attachment for James Pickands Samuel Mather and J C Morse of Pickands Morse Co Cleveland against W W Van Voorhis Barton W Van Voorhis and George W Stetson of Stetson Co New York to seize chattels money rights and other effects held by F F Vandervoort in this city for security of 617000 double the claim Vandervoort an iron broker in the Lewis Block is named in the action

Pittsburger P. C. Knox James Pickands Samuel Mather J.C. Morse Pickands, Morse & Co Cleveland W. W. van Voorhis Barton W. van Voorhis George W. Stetson G. W. Stetson & Co New York F. F. Vandevoort Mr. Vandevoort Hall Mr. Vandervoort

Criminal Court Names List of Defendants in Haste

A long line of defendants including Charles Thornton Robert Bagby William Bates Henry Freeman William Ackman Jerome Marsh Jacob Wesler Wilhelm Griffin Julia Boyer Herman Teufel Barney Mayhorn Frank Davis William Fifel Charlies Eckerman Morris Fitzgerald Peter Madden Peter Shafer Benjamin Williams John Golden Pat Herron C B Jordan Johanna McCarthy Patrick McQuail John Paradine Peter Tierney and Thomas 5wazieer are named in the court docket.

Criminal Court Charles Thornton Robert Bagby William Bates Henry Freeman William Ackman Jerome Marsh Jacob Wesler Wilhelm Griffin Julia Boyer Herman Teufel Barney Mayhorn Frank Davis William Fifel Charlies Eckerman Morris Fitzgerald Peter Madden Peter Shafer Benjamin Williams John Golden Pat Herron C.b.jordan Johanna McCarthy Patrick MecQuail John Paradine Peter Tierney Thomas 5Wazieer

Court session hit by picnic emptiness slows docket

Court yesterday saw little business as attorneys were scarce and away at an annual picnic. Litigation included Hall of Dorchester County Md suing Gledhill for Greene and other goods, Neel seeking counsel fees in a divorce, Reinhold widow suing railroad for 10000 over her husband’s death, and Crateeman suing Thompson for 5000 over property damage from a demolished house.

Souir Thomas E. Hall Dorchester County George H. Gledhill Greene Ca Turn Jordan Neel Emxestixa Rxinnold The Pittsburg and Northern Railroad Resd Shaler Township Gottlieb Reinhold Bennett Janus A. Crateeman Fifth Avenue J. D. Thompson

Inventive Geniuses Rewarded With Week’s Patents

Patent list credits Western Pennsylvania Eastern Ohio and West Virginia inventors for a week ending June with items from sewing machines fence spring seats car couplings and trolleys to grist mills rope holders and pain remedies. Notable names include J T Bowyer W C Braden J W Bridwell C M Carnathan R M Downey D Foster E L McClain and E Waugaman among others.

Pennsylvania Ohio West R. M. Downey Beaver Falls William Duncan Alleghey J. D. Foster Ranton Grateblower Jacob Hengen Amherat C. J. Kirk New Castle Harrow F. P. Lenham Oliver's Mills E. L. McClain Greenfield Greenfeld P. C. Newbaker Danville Robert Osburn Homestead T. Park A. Pickens Parkersburg Truss Geon. Rand Geneva T. W. Reed Ae Et O Sebastian Eun

Lightning's Fatal Ball Kills Mother and Child in Fire

During a thunderstorm in Princess Anne county Howard Jaynes's home was struck by a glowing ball of fire. It hit Mrs. Jaynes in the breast, instantly killing her, and a baby on her lap died without visible marks. The stove exploded, house caught fire, husband found demented.

Princess Anne County Howard Jaynes

Friday Bargains at P. C. C. C. for Allegheny Youth and Men

Friday sales at the P. C. C. C. Pittsburg combination clothing lot offer boys knee pants at 18 to 19 cents and pleated suits for 4 to 9 year olds, plus 400 cassimere suits in sizes 4 to 5 and 750 men’s sack and cutaway suits. Also 500 pairs of men’s wets in gray and brown. Bargains include all departments with all salesmen present. Corner Grant and Diamond streets. 35 Fifth avenue.

Allegheny County Soden Cess Soden Cess Eee Adersea Ckaboewae Cacconens C. C Pittsburg Combination Clothing Company Grant and Diamond Streets

Destructive Iowa Flood Swamps Towns and Rails

Storms across Northwestern Iowa wash away homes near Cherokee and Aurelia. At least eight deaths reported amid widespread flooding. towns isolated as rails, bridges, and tracks are destroyed. Rail lines from Cherokee to Des Moines area heavily damaged and service halted.

Kansas Suffers Too From Rains Damage Crops

A heavy rainstorm struck this morning and continued to noon, washing out rail lines on the Santa Fe, Kansas Pacific, and Union Pacific near Williams town. Trains are halted at Lawrence while tracks are repaired. Wheat in the eastern third of Kansas is ruined ahead of harvest.

Illinois Central Cherokee le Mars Sioux City Mills Chicago Melo St. Paul Minnelig Omaha Sioux City Northern Ilinois Central Aurelia Lerm Harahan Illinois Central Company Torres Thid Place Santa Fe Kansas Pacific Lawrence Williamstown Union Pacific Kansas

Tennessee Families Fight Ends in Fatal Shootings

In Cochran county near Lewiscone two families clashed after a court assault trial. Nan Nix, John Taylor, Jim Taylor, and others were wounded as rocks knives and pistols were wielded. Jim Taylor skull crushed, John Taylor lungs damaged, multiple others injured.

Lewiscone Texs Cochran County Lee Farmer Jim Taylor John Bud Brie Nan Nix John Taylor Nix Taylor Yes Line Taylor Hee A. T. McConnell J. T. Largen Nora Alexander

Fires Claim Multiple City Hazards Across East

The Fire Record notes disasters from Danville to Elmira. Snyder Wagon Works in Danville destroyed by lamp explosion with losses near 12 000 insured. Morgan Iron Works bailer shop in New London burned, losses around 30 000. Mint roof fire in Philadelphia contained. Columbia College cellar blaze injures workers. Wayston Hurst resort damaged by gas pressure, losses about 7000 with 1500 insured. Elmira planing mill and nearby facilities suffer extensive damage displacing workers.

Danville Snyder Wagon Works New London Conn Morgan Iron Works Philadelphia United States Mint Columbia College New York William Simpson Thomas Tighe John Northop Bellevue Jane Wayston Hurst Eris Lake Erie John Bernritter Gas Works Chestnut Street Rink Baltimore and Olio Elmira H.C. Paulding & Co Elmirm Cortland Northern

Killing of Colonel Wood in Hugotown shocks district

Telegram reports a new phase in the shooting of Colonel Sam Wood by James Brennan in Hugotown. The account claims a conspiracy linked to Botkin impeachment actions and notes Wood died after Brennan fired multiple shots, with officials and legal maneuvers delaying prosecution.

Torexs Kas Sam Wood James Brennan Hugotown Wood A. N. Mackay Mackay Botkin Foscegees Brennan Stanton Morton Counties Mackay Ted Stephens County William O'Conner Stephens Stitu Sudee Bo

Five Riverside Citizens Die in Ohio River Yawl Disaster

Five well known Riverside residents lose their lives when their yawl is struck by an unlit barge tow on the Ohio River near Crxvoparts. Victims include Thomas Thurman of Banner Tobacco, Joe Zins, Edith Zins, Riddle of Burling, and a Ky cousin. The group had been drifting downstream past a steamer when struck.

Riverside Ohio Thomas Thurman Banner Tobacco Company Joe Zins Edith Zins Aean Cox Riddle Burlin Boer

Two Tornadoes Strike Texas Town Within an Hour

In Hemstead Texas two tornadoes hit within one hour causing widespread destruction. At 720 PM dark clouds gathered and rain fell in torrents followed by a fierce gale. Roofs trees sheds and outhouses were toppled in the powerful blasts. The second tornado intensified the damage.

Hemstead Tex

Gold Mine Seized in Tangier Case Involving Hauchett

Hattrax, N.G. Jones A gold mine at Tangier owned by Frederick Hauchett of Boston was seized today under a writ of attachment. The sum involved is large.

Hattrax N.G Jones Tangier Frederick Hauchett Boston

River News and Notes From Upper Gauges

River reports from Alleghent Junction and Browngville show water levels steady to falling with clear weather. Gauges include 3 feet 2 inches and falling at Alleghent Junction, 2.4 feet at Me Weather, and 2.2 feet at Mannen with warm temperatures around 62 degrees.

Alleghent Junction Browngville Wannen

Weather and river readings across cities report rising and falling levels

The text lists river stages and weather notes for towns including Pittsburg, Oley, South, New Orleans, Natchez, and Memphis. It mentions rising water on the Mississippi and Tennessee rivers, with temperatures described as warm or sultry and skies clear in places.

Ecomanes Ourter Irl Pitta Pittsbarg Keystone State Pitts Enoeee Oley South CIA New Nevi So Ville Tafi Basinessee Eee Natchez Sa Spee Tennessee River

Levee Reading Shows 7 Feet Mark Falling

Reports from the wharf indicate water levels at seven feet and dropping. crew changes include Tue M F Alles leaving for Wheeling and Jos Waltos heading to New York to oversee interests. Peaceful river movement continues with towboats and barges noted along the Ohio and associated ports.

Adventurous Tunis to Sahara Caravan Planned

A French cavalry officer leads a three month caravan starting from Tunis next September. The expedition will traverse Tunisia, part of the Sahara, Algeria and Morocco on camels with some mules, carrying arms and ammunition. Cost is 12 dollars per day, all inclusive.

Tunis Sahara Desert Algeria Morocco Africa Arab Military Bureau

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