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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1889

Page

6

Boston Wins Close Batted Game In Sixth Inning Rally

Boston breaks a tight contest with two runs in the sixth inning as Beckley and Dunlap drive hits including a single and a grounder to prevent a double play. Miller allows key hits and errors but Boston adds a final run on a sacrifice and wild throw to seal a 7 5 victory over Pittsburgh.

Hart Pittsburg Bostons Staley Boston Brown Johnson Michael Balla Big Das Brouthers Kelly Brouthers Foghorn Miller Miller Brouthers i Anouher Singie Hanlon Tm Sabena Hardie Braley Nash Andi Fst Sees Neeking Stee Paneer Smith Billy St Pon Beckley Pitteburgers Quinn Beckley Duniaps Richardson Hesult Rune Zien Baal

Wasl'Tos 1 BF A RINDIAN'E'S ROB F AZ Boy

A brief item reports a robbery case involving a named boy in a local area. Police investigation is ongoing with limited readable details.

Fragmentary OCR record from Chicago area listing names and codes

A garbled OCR snippet shows partial names and numeric codes likely from a local listing or ledger. It includes scattered references such as CHICACOS, VanH, Pfeffer, Gumbernt and O Dw yer with associated numbers, but no complete actions or context.

ElPalos Nightfall Brief Delayed Public Notice

Fragmentary OCR reads as a dated public notice or brief item from ElPalos with scattered alphanumeric codes and unclear details. No explicit event, date, or names are discernible beyond generic reference to a location and a time/sequence string.

Rainy Louisville Race Day Sees Favorites Dominate

Wet track after heavy rain turns today's Louisville races into mud as favorites prevail. Barnes wins about 3000 dollars across four races with Unlucky, Stony Montgomery, and Badge delivering top finishes. Watterson, Amigo, and Penn claim wins in the second race with noted times and conditions described as very good given the conditions.

Louisville Barnes McDowell Stony Montgomery Badge Watterson Amigo Caldwell Uncle Bob Penn Famine Madeline Recluse Sell Urse Wes Brookfal Chandler Jakie Me Bravo Besa Castaway Sagelight Seat Man Blessing Hed Lette Bacaylie Ed Batter Charles Reed Blaze Ban Hettic L

Hanover Favored To Win Brooklyn Handicap At Gravesend

The New York Herald notes Hanover the chestnut son of Hindoo is the universal favorite for the Brooklyn handicap, with The Bard out of the race boosting Hanover’s odds. The Dwyers may pair Hanover with Inspector in a bid to clinch the big prize as Inspector shows strong early work at Gravesend this spring.

Hanover Brooklyn New York Herald Hindoo Cassatt Epeets Eenee Dwyers Inspector Dition Inspector Ceols Gravesend

Louisville Jockey Club summons Western Bookmakers

The Louisville Jockey Club issues summons to James Palmer of the Western Bookmakers Association and its secretary to appear before the club's Executive Committee at 8 a.m. to show cause why the association should not be barred from the track for blocking bookmakers from saugh. The action signals a turf dispute and potential escalation with other Western bookmakers expected to join.

Louisville James Palmer Western Bookmakers’ Association M. Lewis Clark Louisville Jockey Club Toylay Sie Club Western Bookmakers' Association Ionisville Lockes Club

Fourth Annual Fasig Horse Sale Opens at Glenville Track

Crevenayn May 18 reports the fourth annual Fasig sale at Glenville track. Horses sold include Helen McGregor with foal for 1000 to W H Crawford Lexington Kentucky, Captain Kate for 550 to S J Look Louisville, Hostess for 475 to C Howe & Son Nebraska, Dr. Kilton for 860 to A W Everett Lyons Nebraska, Ohio Prince for 860, Lateen for 860, Mabel E for 340 to S J Look Louisville, and more. all horses owned by W G Gordon.

Crevenayn W. B. Fasig Glenville Track Helen McGregor W. H. Crawford Lexington Eky Captain Kate J. Look Louisville Hostess C. Howe C. Howe & Son, of Nebraska, For 475; Dr. Kilton, To A. W. Everett Lyons J. T. Cane Racine Wis Mabel E W. G. Gordon Gordon Black Fogon Wes

Letter from Killrall to Fox on Sullivan bout plans

The missive from Killrall to backer R K Fox dated May 2 from Finchley London discusses arrangements for a match with John L Sullivan. He expresses confidence in Sullivan’s shift and his own chance to win on July 1, barring an unexpected setback. He requests no reception for the fight.

Killrall Jake Ekilram R. K. Fox Finchley Roap London Richard K. Fox John L. Sullivan Pritade Nist Sips Greney Skeet Aes Ag Cis Saisinere Ors Aid Baltimore

Phenomenal Colt Dead Reported in Town Council Notes

In a terse council entry, BLUPPS of 18-OCzar reports the death of a notable colt connected to local affairs. Theodore is cited as overseeing the proclamation and funeral arrangements.

Blupps Oczar Theodore

Beaver Signs Bills Passed by Legislature Amidst Broad Reforms

Governor Beaver today signed multiple measures affecting railroads and telegraphs reporting to the Auditor General, mortgage rights on mineral lands, and coal tax provisions. The actions include city governance reforms, livestock insurance provisions, and a Philadelphia exhibition commendation under Pennsylvania Museum and Industrial Art auspices. The package also encompasses poor relief funding, matreene court divisions, and county travel expense adjustments.

Beaver Philade Pennsylvania Museum and School of Industrial Art Seven Scenes Camatrene

Governor Hill vetoes Saxton electoral reform bill

Albany May 13 Governor Hill vetoed the Saxton electoral reform bill. He cites two objections: the ban on nonofficially printed ballots and the requirement that tickets list all party and partial party nominees. He argues the provisions are cumbersome ineffective and unconstitutional.

Albany Hill

Weather Service Update At City Office May 18 1889

The U S service officer in this city provides the following time thermometer and hour details. Information appears to be limited and OCR mistakes obscure the exact figures.

United States Oe oMeer Ohio

River Telegrams Weather Summary Sparks Transit Alerts

River reports show varying water levels with Mount Ang town at 5 feet and station data. Weather cloudy with mild temperatures around 70 degrees. A Montan town river reads 4 feet 8 inches and falling, while Arren river shows 11-1/10 feet and falling amid overcast skies.

Brownsyville

Business leaders denounce prohibition hurtting growth and trade

Atchison leaders say prohibition stifles business and drives population away. E. P. Waggener, former Missouri Pacific legal head, notes immigrants resistive to bans and cites Kansas City and St. Joseph as thriving while Atchison lags. Ex mayor sine and pharmacist Mr Pride warn universal or nearby states steal trade.

Kan Atchison Kansas Nebraska Colorado Missouri Kansas City St. Joseph Omaha Atchison and Leavenworth E. P. Waggener Castle Garden Sine Ple East Anp Mr. Pride Pennsylvania Philadelphia New York Baltimore Pride Philadelphia College of Pharmacy East

Notice of funeral for Flannery on May Day

On Tuesday morning May 1 the family announces the funeral for their youngest son and Hattie E. Sarees, to be held hereafter.

Flannery Hattie E. Sarees

Local testimony from Pittsburg artist on bronchial relief

A Pittsburg resident, Fred Bunselmeyer of 6022 Broad Street, shares his chronic bronchial and catarrhal illness. He details years of throat and head mucus, fatigue, and chest oppression, then credits Drs. Co and Biatt with restoring health after affordable treatment and care.

Pittsburg Fred Bunselmeyer Broad Street Mr. Bunselmeyer Sam Stes Drs. Co & Biatt Buisslmey Poruait

Local Man Credits Dr Blair Cure After Long Catarrh Battle

Mr C C Brooks of 36 Magnolia Street describes a 20 year catarrh illness with blocked nostrils sore throat and night coughing. He recalls losing 15 pounds in two weeks and says after treatment by Dr Blair he recovered and regained strength.

C. C. Brooks Magnolia Street Foodie Tennessee Blair de. Blair Sue Time Brooks Boston Herald Magnolla St Vecidon

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