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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1889
Page
6
The report covers Sunday association games with notes on McClelland forfeiting to run Ed Nikirk. Gamree played yesterday while teams like St. Louis Louisville Cincinnati and Brooklyn are mentioned. National League has no games today but contests will be held in Washington and Philadelphia with American Association matchups listed.
The article traces a shift in support for the league classification rule with The Times noting it appears fairly tried and found wanting. It cites President Young and Nimick and hints at possible changes while cautioning no action before season end. It references debate within the Brotherhood about strikes and disputes between clubs and players.
Latrobe manager Harry Showalter visited the city seeking a pitcher to fill Beams spot. He praised Beam as a good pitcher and predicted improvement in base reaching while noting Miller would catch. Dillon of Woods Run may face Latrobe this week as Showalter attempts to sign Dietz or another local amateur.
The Cincinnati team defeated Louisville twice in a day split. Morning game ended in a late eighth inning rally with Earle delivering a three bagger as two on. Afternoon produced a clear win as Ehret allowed few Reds hits and the offense collected multiple singles doubles and two homers.
Weyhing pitched a strong game for Baltimore allowing only two hits as Kilroy struggled with wildness in the early innings. Philadelphia held the lead briefly but could not capitalize, giving the Athletics a narrow loss.
St Louis defeated Kansas City 15 to 4 with King throwing a standout game. Duffee delivered strong hitting while Robinson drove in all KC runs as Pickett and Somaers joined the day’s trades. Errors favored St Louis as Swartzel backed King on the mound.
Decoration Day features a 12 hour go as you please pedestrian contest led by Breea Davis of the London Theater. Local talent hosts hopes, but entries welcome from beyond the county and country as organizers seek a top focal for the event. The field includes several named participants such as H. D. Messier and J.B. BeOS among others.
Birmingham lightweight Alf Ryan, 180 pounds and 5 feet 7 inches, arrived aboard the City of New York and visited the Police Gazette office. He claims victories over London and Birmingham rivals including Donley, Clue, Shields, Morris, Neale, Wilkes, Verall, and Jackson, and says he has fought Baxter twice to draws. Ryan plans to reside in America and challenges any fellow of his weight, with Frank Stevenson as his base.
E. C. McClelland offers a $50 forfeit to run Ed Nikirk in a 1.5 mile race. McClelland says he intends to win and will run Nikirk within three weeks for $250 or nothing aside. He will meet Nikirk at this office this evening at 8 o'clock to sign articles.
Fish Warden Hague worked yesterday near Davis Island dam and identified five or six men fishing bass illegally. Warrants will be issued for their arrest to enforce the law.
Erastus Wiman former Metropolitan Ball owner stays at the Duquesne Hotel this season. He is not inclined to discuss baseball affairs and says the game is becoming more popular.
D B Sheehan, a local eprinter, called the office yesterday to say he will not be able to run for some time due to an injury. No further details on the challenge were provided.
Multiple teams describe weekend games with varied scores. Clubs from Allegheny and nearby districts invite youths under 19 to join, with addresses on Penn Avenue and Nineteenth Street. Some squads organize, others seek opponents, while a few report forfeits and interest in interclub play.
Fine Topas sherry in full quarts priced at £1 and Fine Spanish pen full at $1 offered for sale by G. W. at Nos. 95 and 107 Fifth Avenue.
Scranton faces a bank failure linked to cashier Jessup with directors defending their actions. His relatives are expected to cover the shortage once determined, while Jessup disputes embezzlement and contends collateral exists to cover losses. Directors fault Jessup’s handling of funds and stress the bank’s precarious position prior to the collapse.
An early ad lists Pure Bye Whisky in full quarts with export references 1879 1880 and sales at G W Schmidt 8 and 97 Fifth Ave. City. It also promotes five grades of 46 inch black cashmeres from Huevs Moran priced 50c to $1 per yard.
The Idaho groom J S Prichett and Miss Mamie Imel wed after a license was filed, then Ullmer, a farmer, abducted the bride from a store and drove away in his wagon. The husband searched all day, learning the couple had fled with Ullmer. the trio are cousins and well known locally.
Colum b ia May 26. Mr Gibbes Gardner through attorneys Verner Bonham and Rucker will sue Governor Oliver Ames former Greenback candidate J Hendrix McLane now of Boston and W P Clayton of Columbia for 752 dollars alleged due for 36 weeks of editorial services on the Columbia Evening Record. Gardner says he was promised 18 dollars weekly and stock in the paper but has not been paid nor received stock. The Evening Record, formerly Democratic, was bought by unknown parties and turned independent. Ames is named as a principal stockholder and the suit stirs local interest.
A sensational case of two women accused of passing forged checks on Lord and Taylor and other prominent firms heads to Jefferson Market Court. Housekeeper testimony hints the pair were well connected and possibly duped by an unknown party, with uncertain plans for Verdon and Beck.
Grace Moore, once missing, is found in a Galion boarding house with H. B. Nicholas, a photographer from Youngstown. She refuses to return home saying she will only wed Nicholas after his divorce, while a brother-in-law plans to seek Nicholas's arrest.
The new Methodist Episcopal Church in New Castle Pennsylvania was dedicated by Bishop John H Vincent before about 1700 attendees. The structure cost 40000 dollars with 8000 dollars still unpaid. funds were raised during the morning services. Ira D Sankey presented the ground and sang gospel hymns as ministers from abroad attended.
Edward Brant a 28 year old from Glovers Gap Marshall county was killed by a Baltimore and Ohio train in Wheeling at 5 this morning. The incident occurred in the city as a prolonged investigation begins.
General Lew Wallace and Nathaniel B. Tucker named as U S commissioners to Haiti with secret instructions to confer with Hippolyte and seek peace and potential coaling stations at Mole St Nicholas and Samana Bay. The mission aims to secure naval stations and commercial privileges while keeping plans confidential.
A new electric engine-room telegraph invented by Mr J B Wallis has been fitted on HMS Camperdown and HMS Rodney. The system uses a dial on the bridge connected to a bell in the engine room, with a return signal confirming orders. A revolutions indicator and steering telegraph are also described for vessel control.
A Decatur resident named John Slater fills the offices of deputy sheriff constable and night policeman and is tasked with packing his surplus in barrels as part of the Detroit Journal report.
A fragment discusses alleged lists and publications tied to the Clan Na Gael, arguing a public disclosure is needed. It asserts no by law provides removal or harsher penalties than expulsion, and claims no power to impose severer penalties within the organization.
Luke Dillon of the Philadelphia No Gael reports Patrick McGeehan of Philadelphia is under arrest in Chicago on suspicion of complicity in Dr. Cronin’s murder. Dillon’s telegram notes McGeehan planned to leave Chicago Monday but would be detained. McGeehan had traveled to Chicago Feb 22 with vague explanations, later influencing rumor and police concealment within Clan Na Gael.
Boston May 26 dispatch reports from leading U S Clearing Houses the gross exchanges for the week ended May 25 1889 with percent increases or decreases versus the same week in 1888. The table lists rates of change for each center and compares year over year totals.
The United States Forestry Department reports how light exposure shapes tree growth. Oaks, beeches, maples and elms vary in shade tolerance, while conifers withstand deeper shade and retain foliage. Light increases leaf size and stomata, and a New York inventor uses cardboard wood slices to reveal timber structure under light.
Mrs. Harrison represents her husband at a Grand Army memorial service at Metropolitan Methodist Church in Wasuswetor. The Rev Dr Corey preached Lack of Womanly Curiosity. A fire damaged a rag and junk shop at Forbes avenue and Pride street. An elderly Randolph county woman near Cuthbert shows remarkable lack of exposure. A Boston Globe note and Somerrills Journal quips about Blaine and public debates conclude the piece.
Charles Rasp a 16 year old from Allegheny suffered severe burns after a sawdust pile near the river ignited from cotton and linseed oil used on his foot. Dr. McCready called to re dress wounds noted the incident as the most remarkable spontaneous combustion he has seen. The youth is recovering at home.
Incomplete readable text describes a brief local item with few identifiable names or details. The fragment hints at a public notice or small news snippet without clear entities, dates, or outcomes.
River measurements report stages at Monean Town 5 feet 2 inches and falling to 3 feet 11 inches near Hrowssville 5 feet 9 inches with clear pleasant weather. Thermometer shows a falling temperature and river conditions vary along the line with occasional fog and cloudy skies.
Dan Curtis, 22, attacked his sister Sarah, age 20, in Philadelphia this afternoon, striking her on the neck. She lies in precarious condition at Pennsylvania Hospital and has not regained consciousness. authorities have not captured him.
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