This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 43 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1889
Page
6
On a contest in Washington, Cleveland maintains a strong winning streak as Boston University and other teams suffer defeat. The Athletics and Orioles face notable scores with surrounding teams, highlighting a tense competition day.
Today’s schedule lists multiple games across leagues: Nation and League with matchups at Pittsburg Philadelphia Chicago Horton Cleveland Washington Indianapolis New York. American Association hosts Cincinnati Philadelphia Louisville Columbus St Louis Brooklyn Kansas City Baltimore. Hamilton Syracuse Buffalo London Detroit To- Indo. Allegheny County League morning games include East End Athletics vs Homesteads Riverside Greys at Oaklands Braddocks vs Duque nes McKeesports vs Etna Stars Sawickleys vs Emsworths East End Athlhetics vs Braddocks Riverville Greys vs Duquesnes McKeesports vs Oakland Homesteads vs Etna Stars Emsworths vs Sewickleys.
Young Beam from Latrobe Pa pitched for Pittsburg in Philadelphia, a sensational nine inning assault described as a one sided slaughter. Philadelphia hitters, led by Sanders and Schriver, racked up seven runs in the third inning and continued with five singles in the fourth, while Pittsburg made a few late responses. Umpiring deemed fair. final score reflects a dominant Philadelphia attack and a chaotic display of offense.
A disjointed report from May describes Cleveland's squad performing poorly against Bakeley's Herne, with limited productive play and unclear scoring. The text references players Hadford Baketes Cradford Ba and Fast in a muddled recap of the game.
President Nimick left the city yesterday under a cloud as rumors swirl on his pursuit of new players. An official said no new money will be spent until current players are tested, and existing engagements will be fulfilled. Some authorities speculate Nimick traveled to Detroit and Buffalo.
The article notes a contentious cash offer tied to a purchase, with speculation about Nimick's aims and the president visiting Philadelphia to view two frames. It describes community disappointment over a young man amid tense remarks and hints at a baseball dispatch favoring a claimed win at Por Washington as proof of skill.
Boston and Chicago played an intensely exciting game with the visitors taking the lead in the second inning and holding it until the ninth. A two run hit by Richardson produced the winning runs after singles by Kelly and Brouthers. Final scores show Boston eight to Chicago three.
In New York on May 22 the Hoosiers led until the seventh inning before the Giants rallied behind Whitney pitching. Final score shows New York ahead 2 to 1 with key hits from Gore Richardson and O Rourke and home runs sparking the late rally.umulent details include Keefe and Whitney pitching and multiple players named in the box score.
The Baltimores missed a win as Quakers rallied in the eighth inning to beat them in ten innings. Foreman surrendered five runs in the eighth, gifting the Quakers a rally while Baltimore tallied eight hits and one error. Knouff and Foreman pitched for the Athletics.
Local report notes two afternoon games at Liberty Park between the Homesteads and East Liberty teams. The lineup lists managers, umpires, pitchers, and fielders with game times called at 11 AM and 4 PM, highlighting a likely competitive double-header.
The Stockyard Baseball Club defeated the Liberty Stars of the East End yesterday afternoon at Liberty Park. Lauer pitched strongly and the Stockyard hitters carried the day with heavy batting. Umpire was B. Clark.
May 2 report from Rochester details a Tri State League baseball game where Rochester defeated Buffalo. The fragmentary dispatch notes a 160000 audience size estimate and mentions uncertain team and department details amid incomplete scoring lines.
McKeesport fell 4 to 1 to Johnstown as home club advantages and careless play shaped the result. Manager Torreyson downplays McKeesport joining the Tri-State League amid mixed performance by both teams.
Milbee, the strong young pitcher linked to the Allegheny club, is mentioned as a potential pivotal figure in the Scottdale Baseball Club matchups on Monday and Tuesday as bets rise on the outcome against Torreyson's team.
Exvumu TM is set to debut today while Latrobe wires for Gilberthaber who will pitch for Duquesnes. LorTis Mason known as Reppy Mason joins the weight box as St. Pauls and Our era Seeneee contest a 4-year-old ship challenge.
The Board of Pardons in Harrisburg unanimously recommended commuting Samuel Johnson's death sentence for the Delaware county murder to life imprisonment. They cited widespread public doubt about his guilt, supported by petitions from about 5,000 citizens, and endorsements from officials. Other actions included commutation for Harriet Burrows to life imprisonment and advisement on several other cases.
President Harrison lands in Jersey City aboard the private Pennsylvanian Car at 8 19 pm with Secretary Halford General Tracy and General Lew Wallace. A small crowd gathers before Mr Knapp s Williamsburg home as 17 policemen manage the scene. Cheers greet the party as they pass and the visit begins with limited guest attendance.
W H Moore arrived in Fort Wayne and secured his daughter’s release from jail after she eloped with RE N icholas. She agreed to return home and end the relationship while Nicholas was released and not prosecuted.
A report from Westminster states Theodore Johnson a colored inmate at the House of Correction confesses to murdering Richard Mor colored on September 17 and hiding the body on the railroad track to mislead investigators. Mor’s remains were located near Westminster along the railroad.
J L Sullivan discusses the Latonia Oaks in town while a fight is mentioned. Race results include entries such as Panama Sixth Race Boccaccio and Jaxx Ropen in Second Race. Other named horses appear with drivers and outcomes like Billy Gorman and Interlaezn in trotting events.
Fragmented text lists various names and numbers with references to times and locations. The passage mentions a close at 3 o'clock tomorrow and includes terms like Walkover, pounds, and lines. Specific entities, dates, or events are obscured by garbled OCR, hindering precise interpretation.
Opening day at Wheeling features light attendance and mixed performances at the West Virginia State Fair Association spring meeting. Races include a 1:18 pace and a 2:28 time divided purse events, with a notable trot purse of 400 won by a horse named Goul.
Rain soaked the Latonia track on May 2 as mud ruled the races. Havillah, the favorite in the Latonia Oaks, was poorly ridden by G. Covington, while Benson led from start to finish in the opening race and several favorites fell to upsets amid dense crowd turnout and many ladies in the grandstand.
Gravesend New York May 2 weather good track fair but card light with Inspector B favored in the second race and several favorites not filling. Results show Tormentor winning the fourth race in 1:04, while entries for tomorrow include Hanover 135 and other listed contenders across multiple distances.
Billy Myer and Billy Madden representing Jack McAuliffe met at the Police Gazette offices to plan a finish battle after their draw at North Judson. Myer will fight within 200 miles of New York and the event may be staged at a club house with a purse to be decided.
John L. Sullivan passes through Union depot on a Cincinnati to New York trip. Admirers gather at the station to catch a glimpse of the boxing champion as he stops briefly for supper before continuing east. He hints at future fights and speaks of facing challengers with confidence.
Myris and Walter Scott won the opening trots at Erie as cold weather dampened the crowd. The report notes small attendance and lists other race outcomes and a separate boxing letter from New York outlining Golden Gate Club efforts to stage bouts between Hawkins Myer and potential matches.
A 25 a side pitching contest will be held at Hilldale on the Monongahela net Monday. John Honn from McKeesport and Ik anon song lccher of Hilldale are listed as participants. The event totals points and is overseen by Treasurer Heaton. INDIANAPOLIS May 20 Center Grade a four year old horse in training in the city is reported troubled. The official was the proper attestation of United States Treasurer Huston and valued at $10,000.
Frank Baer found guilty of complicity in burning the Chamber's mill. His counsel plans a motion for a new trial, with potential appeal to the Supreme Court if denied. His father A W Baer and brother M L Baer vow to pursue the matter, claiming Frank's innocence amid testimonial support. The verdict relates to the Rumbaugh mill fire involving Hetzel and Francis, with the case continued to August term.
Captain John C. Hilton, a one-legged veteran of the late war, is named postmaster at Erie. A printer before service, he aided Union forces by uncovering a Rebel plot in St Louis. Hilton served in the 146th Regiment and lost his leg at Gettysburg. He later held several offices including Chairman of the City Rearmament Committee during the last campaign.
The Connecticut Senate approved a bill already passed by the House prohibiting railroads from issuing free passes to members of the Legislature. The measure also requires the Controller of the State to cancel tickets issued to lawmakers, ending a long practiced allowance.
An individual was killed by a person with private motives described as an personal enmity. The incident appears to involve a personal feud rather than a public motive.
Chicago May 29 Willard J Smith came to the city from Riverside and met with Chief Hubbard and Detective Coughlin He denied complicity in the Cronin murder and visited the jail after questioning The Chief said this should settle it Smith is not under arrest.
The Philadelphia Municipal Council of the Irish National League and the Eleven member Executive Committee met to arrange the July 9 and 10 convention. A letter from John Fitzgerald urged postponement due to current excitement and international interest, but the group voted against delaying the gathering.
Chicago may 27 two more Cronin suspects are reported in jail. The two men are said to have been arrested late at night with the ice man and are believed secreted in a police station on the outskirts.
In a May inquest into W Irving Bishop death expert witnesses described hystero epilepsy and catalepsy. Dr Irwin rushed autopsy. Coroner Terry discharged the defendants from further proceedings though they face a separate charge for performing the autopsy without permission.
Baltimore May 2. The Manufact urers' Record cites J. T. Smith, president of the British Iron Trade Association, on world ore needs and supply conditions. He notes rapid South developments and, via Abram Hewitt, that Alabama iron can be produced for about 30s per ton, roughly 750 dollars.
Officers were elected for the evening term and reports read. The meeting in Boston on May 29 details a total expenditure of 27,381 in grants to institutions and agencies. Over 10,000 was sent to foreign missions with Rev. J. William C. Chapin and Rev. Jeremiah Taylor among attendees.
A May frost in the Erie area caused heavy damage to fruits and crops. Small fruits along the lake shore were killed, corn, oats, and other crops damaged, with grape and strawberry crops near the lake either damaged or saved. In Titusville a large pro amendment meeting featured Hon. James A. Stranahan addressing Democrats and Republicans.
May 29. Rev Dr J H Bereanee of the Key ef Baekeel Uaiver yrereter as Le mae 2 a Geuineds hat ba will Wha.
In New Haven on May 2, Carlos French won a spot on the State Central Committee to represent Connecticut, filling the vacancy left by William H. Barnum's death. The race featured Gordon W. Hull Henry A. Bishop J Vance and others with a hard fought balloting that ended in a bitter dispute over district loyalties and candidate qualifications.
At Logal Oak in Arnon county a barn raising went wrong when a heavy beam fell on workers. Frank Elrich Jacob Kurtz and Milton Boerstler died. William Charles and Joseph Bauer suffered serious injuries while about a dozen others were badly cut or bruised. A houseful of women fled as the scene turned chaotic. Physicians were summoned from nearby hamlets.
Fragmentary river telegraph notes report water levels and weather in two locations with incomplete values and stray words. data appears inconsistent and partially legible with temperatures listed as 41 and 70 degrees but place names are corrupted.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.