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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1890
Page
6
A city informant says league officials weary of the season. talks favor a consolidation of the two clubs to ease attendance woes and avoid public pressure. Advocates cite weather, finances, and ground leases as reasons to fuse and stabilize the sport locally.
Philadelphia National League Club wins behind a superb pitching effort by Aleason. Three hits allowed as the offense clicks late, with Chicago scoring limited. Attendance noted, box scores show individual performances and team totals.
In a fragmentary report from a regional page, names and places such as Youngstown Wheeling Akron and Moehente Tattrate appear with unclear context. The readable items show a sports or event list but lack concrete actions or outcomes to confirm a match.
The board of directors of the Philadelphia Brotherhood Baseball Club held a quiet morning session to dissolve the dispute between Captain Gounrty and President Lowe. Members refused to provide any option or payment, stating there was nothing to give.
In Woongetown Canton loses 2 to 1 as rain and muddy grounds reduce hits and attendance. Lomas shines with bat and fielding for Canton, Danah strong at second, Beere noted. Pitching favored Youngstown with Will b Payne and Williamson in relief. umpires Jamison.
A large crowd watched a tense game between Lancaster and Altoona in AvToows Pa. The many miscues produced a wide final tally with Altoona securing a victory. Key hits included Altouns and Kilne for Lancaster and Righy for Altoona. Umpire Hudson officiated.
Akron defeats Dayton 46 to 30 in a one sided contest. The Dayton team showed scattered efforts though Akron controlled the score throughout.
The article discusses speculation about the course the Haoe will row on May day. It notes Yale officers anticipate a possible move to end the race if the tide favors favorable wind and water conditions.
Fragile OCR recounts a Gravesend racing day in May with 4000 spectators and Clover stakes for 2 year olds. Horses like Hilien Castaway and Woodcutter appear in multiple races including one and two furlongs. Corrections show misreads but imply live betting and close finishes.
May 20 in Louis Vilur saw a modest turnout as the track conditions were fair. Winners included Castaway in the first race over Gunner and Mary H, with Hrookful flat taking second and Moorfield third in the second race, and Glockner fret leading the third race though Ja Ja and Hypocrite trailed. General captured the fourth race with Agnes second and Consolation third.
Subscribers announced for four major stakes at Charter Onk Park during the Grand Circuit meet in Angust. The $16000 race draws 220 entries with backers including Village Farm East Aurora and Elim City Stock Farm Kew Haven among others. Track owners say the six subscribers alone are a force and many owners of 222 horses are eager to compete.
A splendiferous Lieteration Day program is planned by the Ormely Hill Gen Club. The event discusses distributions of land and money, with rules from the Soereren Alhealtng Association and details about entrance arrangements and site layout.
The obituary notes the life of Jimmy Stowan, a famed bower and longtime resident of Menvenville, detailing his ties to the city and the community and reflecting on his years of service and influence.
The report outlines Williamstown players forming a local club and arranging a game schedule with teams from New York and nearby clubs. Dunlap joins to play for the New York organization as they seek a national contest. Acme Club eyes a Saturday match near Spring Garden Avenue Alleghany.
City officials begin steps for a semi centennial parade and public events to mark Allegheny's fiftieth year. An executive committee outlines a full day program with a parade of schoolchildren military civic groups and a mass park meeting followed by fireworks. Relic collection and old engine displays proposed to link the town’s history to the celebration.
Persuasive ads tout Chamberlain’s Pain Balm as a quick relief for rheumatism with claims of restoring mobility after long years of illness. It lists multiple vendors in Pittsburgh and Allegheny offering the 50 cent bottle, asserting strong personal testimonials and broad availability.
An advertisement for ladies corsets and related undergarments from A. G. Camrsei & Sons at 27 Fifth avenue. Features include Ferris infant to adult sizes, P. R. & G. Dr. Warner's Ball's Thompson's and French woven corsets with white and drab options and full line of waist support products with price showcase.
Raw flax wall hangings in Gobelin fashion offered exclusively by W. L. Darker at 603 Market Street. Elegant designs advertised with full lines of beautiful and inexpensive options.
Fragmentary item notes people or places tied to 710 Penn Ave and Jitte Mrs. Olulog and Wilde appear as names amid unclear context about drone trimming activities. Readable portions point to a local notice or brief about residents and addresses. Further specifics are obscured in the OCR fragment.
Jos HORNE & Co. Penn Avenue stores announce a special sale grabbing housekeepers’ attention with 50 inch mohair striped glorias offered at 50 cents a yard. Limited time deal from Boces & Bunn.
A brief note from Lapeer references a New 50 inch mohair rush TLT sale in March. The item list remains unclear with limited readable details.
In Saratoga the Presbyterian General Assembly heard the Board of Home Missions report its eighty eighth annual balance shows 80301 in the red though receipts total 831170. The seminary site in San Francisco and 250000 endowment offer if 50000 is raised outside, aiding ministry and church self support. The committee noted growing need in southern and western states and urged a special debt contribution for churches and Sunday schools.
Officials of the Ancient Order of Hibernians in Greenport and nearby branches discussed Patrick Hynes’s alleged defalcation as National Treasurer. They judged the loss under 10,000 and said bondmen cover the amount. Hartford convention held no charges advanced. efforts underway to mitigate effects and possibly reclaim Hynes.
New York jobbers and traders led by KJ Bach J J Holbrook and W W Horey arrive at the Duquesne to form a plate glass pool. Attendees include KA Hutchinson Jorge F Weale from St Louis as Chicago brokers join. James A Chambers of Hutier Standard Plate Glass meets with local buyers. plan described as private to curb price cutting and protect profits.
An old advertisement claims Chamberlain's Cough Remedy poses no danger to children and helps liquefy mucus reduce coughing and aid recovery. It lists multiple Pittsburgh area distributors and praises Danner’s Health Blend as effective for lead poisoning recovery.
A promotional notice invites readers to an excursion on May 29 via P V and C Ry stopping at Dravesburg and McKeesport with access to the new town site near Risher place. Fare is three cents for travel across two bridges to McKeesport. The item promotes a display ad for wallpapers by New English Chiniz and Gretenne Patterns at W H Barker 503 Market Street highlighting decor options.
A Missouri silk department advertises a striped colored silk at 450 a yard in a large sale promising the best bargain. The item is sold at Jos Home & Co.'s Penn Avenue Stores.
Examiner Tompkins exposes the Work MacFarlane wrecking group using employee fronts to borrow from American Life Insurance and Bank of America. Key borrowers like Dungan Colte Ewbanks Yorkes Boileau deny personal loans while admitting use of their names.
A late night freight collision at Elizabeth Furnace, three miles east of Altoona, killed Engineer Wo Boyd of Harrisburg and another crewman. Two brakemen are reported missing while a third crewman was injured. Further details are awaited in the morning.
A fragmented weather log lists river heights and conditions for multiple towns including Moniaantown River 10 feet rising, Hnownsville River 0 feet in Pesane rising, and Shelley's arrival. Observations describe cloudy skies, cool temperatures, and thermometer readings with scattered city mentions like Pittsburg Cincinnati and Guinnese.
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