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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 01, 1889

Page

6

Old Sport Galvin Shines In Muddy Draw With Giants

A foggy rain soaked game between the Giants and home club ended in a sixth inning draw. Keefe and Galvin pitched through a muddy diamond as Beckley and Rowe sparked offense for the locals, while O Rourke and Tiernan led New York’s rally before time was called.

Giants Boston Chicago Keele Galvin Timothy Keefe Gore Fields Hanlon Carroll Rene Jake Beckley White Whitney Beckley Wand Ward Tiernan Rowe O'Rourke Ewing Lynch Gothie

Clarkson Dominates Cleveland as Boston Wins Easily

Boston defeats Cleveland with Clarkson overpowering the home team. The match highlights Clarkson's dominance and fast-paced play, yielding a decisive scoreline despite scattered notation in the report. Additional names and stats are partially garbled but indicate strong performances by Boston players.

Boston Cleveland Clarkson

Latonia Races Struggle on Heavy Track Defeat Favorites

The Latonia meeting continues amid bad weather with favorites beaten. Gregory surprises by defeating Reclare in the Brooklyn meet’s closing events. Sullivan apologizes to Brooklyn friends as details from Cincinnati report a mixed racing day with Governor souring a race due to a blood vessel issue and several results across maiden events and selling purses.

Latonia Brooklyn Gregory Reclare John L. Sullivan Cincinnati Aky Governor Tommy R Myth Dahlia Katie S Boot Jack Climax II Brambeletta Story Teller Katie Event Evalina Bessemer Mary Mallory Bettie H Camilla Twilight Tacoma Bonnie Taw Evaline J. B. Freed Fakir II John McCullough Kenilworth Post Oads Fakir Ill L_J_B. Freed Clamor Tommie K Mackenzie Post Odus King Bonnie King Liz Poupea Alta Mamie Fonso Tago Sis Himyar Ireland Bonnie Kitty May Blossom Iago

Anson's Team Eases Past Senators in Quiet Win

Chicago beats Washington 332 to 14 in a tame contest as Haddock and Gumbert delivered for Anson. Stolen bases by Ryan Dufty Begent Irwin mark the stats with Haddock on base four times and Gombert two. Umpire Fowers officiated a low tension game.

Chicagos Rapar

Ciecionati Reds Beat Cowboys In Poor Game On Kansas City Ground

In Kansas City Missouri September 30 the Reds defeated the Cowboys in a hard fought championship, with disputed umpiring near plate decisions and Holliday delivering a home run. Cincinnati had 7 errors to Kansas City's 4 as Mattimore Swartzel Stearns led with two-base hits, while Tipelonatie and Farle added three-base hits. Hecker called the plate, Holliday homered, and Kane City suffered a tough loss in the season finale at the KC grounds.

Pittsburg Giants Lynch Kansas Cirr Kansas City Cowboys Holliday Tun Es Hanmi Ton Coe Gat Kaneas Cincinnatie Kanes Tae Tipelonatie Hansas Citys Cinclonstis Mattimore Swartzel Stearns Farle Hecker

Ramsey Reappears as Browns Top Louisvilles in Clean Win

In St Louis on September 3 the Browns defeated the Louisvilles in a game noted for Ramsey’s strong pitching and a standout catch by McCarthy. Ramsey struck out 12, had command of his drop ball, and yielded solid support behind him.

St. Louis Browns Louisvilles Tom Ramsey MacDermot Ramsey McCarthy St. A Loutivilies O' Neil Flanagan Milligan Hameey McDermott Lampire-Gaffucy

Fragmented Sports Score Snippet

Partial OCR shows fragmented team scores and locations including Brooklyn, St Louis, Kansas City, Baltimore, Louisville, and athletics data. The readable bits list associations and era style numerals without a cohesive event or clear outcome.

Gregory Defeats Reclare In Brooklyn Wind-Up

Gravesend report on the Brooklyn Jockey Club season finale notes rain hindering attendance but 16 000 dollars in purses. Gregory shocks Reclare amid a string of races with wins by Beles St Macbeth Mamie BE and Lafitte among others in a closing program.

Gravesend Brooklyn Jockey Club Dwyer Reclare Gregory Kingston Carroll St. Belle Bronzemarte Barrister Huntress St. Luke Bronzomarte Burpraia Genrtnnar Redlig Little Addie Lafitte Pericles Oregon

Springfielders Triumph Over Crockeries In Tight Tilt

East Livertoon September 30 The fame today between the Springfields and the Crockeries was exciting from start to finish. The Springfielders won by having the dark in ning. Three-base hits by Hutchinson and Hatteries for the Crockeries and Wittrock Westlake Kawe hits for the Springfielders. Umpire Stewart.

East Livertoon Springfelds Crockeries Springfields Acie Eas Boereay SpringAcids Ecbseaskeiese Peraeterons Carey Hutchinson Henzel Hatteries J. Beark Yearsley Springfeld Wittrock Westlake Stewart

Volts Arrives in St Louis for Baseball Club Presidency

William H. B. Volts Sporting editor of the Philadelphia Press arrived in St Louis to consult with President Von der Abe of the Brown Stocking club about the presidency of the American and Baseball Clubs. It is claimed President Wikoff will retire at the next snpial meeting in November.

St. Louis William HB. Volts Philadelphia Press von der Abe Brown Stocking Club Wikoff Association

Death at Homestead Mills After Forehead Wrench Blow

Anthony Now of Homestead died from an injury caused by 15 year old John Jones at the Homestead Steel Mill. A wrench struck Now on the forehead during a teasing incident. Coroner McDowell ordered Jones arrested. post mortem planned and an inquest to follow. Now leaves a wife and two children. Jones lives with his widowed mother. neighbors.

Anthony Now Homestead John Jones Jones McDowell

Yeager Cabinet Offer At 75 Cents Per Dozen

Cheapes Gallery in the World advertises cabinet making by Yeager & Co for 75 cents per dozen for one month at 70 Federal agency. Bring baby. First floor gallery invites visitors to view fine work and no stars to t.

Yeager & Co Federal Oegheny T. Gallery Federal St Allegheny

Walker's Wax Soap Sells Poorly to Grocers

Consumer warns against soaps containing rosin and harmful compounds urging buyers to switch to Walker's wax soap and check with grocers for availability to avoid health or financial costs.

Sullivan Apologizes and Plans Charity Tour Return

In New York on September 30 champion and prospective congressman J Lawrence Sullivan apologized to friend Charles Johnston for Monday's disappointment to Brooklyn. He pledged to present a substantial show in Brooklyn, with proceeds to a charitable institution, and to engage top talent for the effort.

New York Champion J. Lawrence Sullivan Charles Johnston Brooklyn Charley Sullivan Vanderbilt Hotel Corey Brook Syracuse

Cheapest Gallery Cabinet Miniature Offer In Town

Notice promotes 75 cents per dozen cabinet photos to introduce Yeager & Co. at 70 Federal Street Allegheny with baby welcome and easy first-floor access. Also lists various ads for photo galleries, fabric, and dancing academies with addresses on Fourth Avenue and Sixth Street and references to new openings this week.

Shooting Match At McKee's Rocks Ends Close

An interesting shooting contest occurred yesterday at McKee's Rocks between Ellis Chadwick of Colombia and John C Sentees of Monongahela City. The $25 aside match with 2% birds each ended in a Saunders victory by 23 to 22.

McKee's Rocks Ellis Chadwick Colombia John C. Sentees Monongahela City Sdnders

Giants Lead As Exciting Race Continues

The Giants remain in front in a tense race as Welch and Braley are eyed as possible pitchers. Grant Andrews notes Twenty-One as a key game, while McKeesport races are set for Thursday and Friday. Bethune’s status out West is uncertain, health poor. Local clubs await results from recent Indianapolis-Philadelphia and Athletics-Baltimore matches.

Giants Welch Braley Grant Andrews Raix Athletics Baltimores Maxager Marine

O Reilly Denies Syndicate Talk in City

J J O Reilly was seen at his Main Street residence and dismissed rumors of English syndicate deals and expiring options. He said December 1 is not the expiration date and that the deal may proceed with experts arriving or statements from journalists. He pegged total plant values claimed by the syndicate above 60 million dollars and possibly near 100 million.

England J. J. O'Reilly Main Street DisPatch

Navigators Meet for Eighteenth National Board Session

New York and Philadelphia delegates register at the Monongahela House for the National Board of Navigation’s eighteenth annual session. President A C Cheney of Garfield National Bank will chair as lawmakers study ocean, lake, and river navigation matters and possible legislation. A memorial for Captain W E B Jones alters tomorrow’s Mayflower excursion plans with a potential banquet on the steamer. Andrew Carnegie and his wife expected at the Monongahela House tomorrow.

John H. Washburn F. W. Vosburgh Stewart Board of Navigation Chas H. Bozer New York F. A. Churchman Philadelphia Monongshela National Board of Navigation National Board of Steam Navigation Monongahela House A. C. Cheney Garfield National Bank of New York National Board W. E B. Jones Committee On Entertainment Edgar Thomson Steel Works Braddock Andrew Carnegie

Democratic Executive Organizes for Coming Fight

The Democratic Executive Committee met in their new rooms at 138 Fifth Avenue with Chairman Watson presiding. They organized the committee and appointed sub committees to solicit subscriptions to the campaign fund. Ways and means to carry on the fall campaign were discussed and county reports were encouraging for Democratic nominees.

Democratic Executive Committee County Committee Fifth Avenue Watson

Two New Steel Bridges Planned at Wheeling

G. W. G. Ferris, the city bridge engineer, holds control for the erection of two steel bridges across the Ohio at Wheeling. The Wheeling Bridge Company will build them at about $500,000. One span is 525 feet, claimed to be the longest in the country.

G. W. G. Ferris Ohio River Wheeling Wheeling Bridge Company

Mission of Our Lady of the Rosary Seeks Emigrant Aid

Circulars from Rev. Father M. Callaghan, head of the Castle Garden mission in New York, urge charitable contributions to support the mission. The effort is nonsectarian in aid and assists all needy emigrants arriving in the country.

Father M. Callaghan Our Lady of the Rosary Castle Garden New York

Typhoid Cases Reported Across Wards and Streets

Several new typhoid cases are reported in the Twelfth and Seventeenth wards. Dennis Court off Thirtieth Street has two cases, Thirty-third Street one case, three cases in a single family on Forty-second Street, and one on Forty-third Street. Dr. J H Hieber cites atmospheric conditions as the outbreak cause.

Dennis Court Thirtieth Street Thirty-third Street Forty-second Street Forty-third Street J. H. Hieber

Mrs Rose Harkless Sent To Poor Farm With Children

Mrs Rose Harkless of Watts with her three small children was sent to the Poor Farm for shelter. She is a stranger in town. Her husband had gone out to seek work Sunday evening and was later found drunk at the Union depot.

Rose Harkless Watts Union Depot

Union Pacific Extends Rail Line to Spokane Falls

The Union Pacific Railroad announces completion of an extension from Rockford to Spokane Falls Washington. The company will now be prepared to forward both passengers and freight traffic to Spokane Falls.

Spokane Falls Union Pacific Railroad Company Oregon Railway and Navigation Lines Rockford Wash. T

Permits Issued for Business House and Five Dwellings

Building permits were issued to Charles Meyran for a business house on Virgin alley at 28000 dollars. Thomas Jenny will construct five two story brick houses on Forty seventh street. Several other permits were granted for smaller dwellings.

Charles Meyran Virgin Alley Thomas Jenny Forty-seventh Street

Observatory to stay intact as parts move abroad for eclipse

President Scott announces the Western University observatory will not be dismantled. Some instruments will be sent to Africa for eclipse observations, and Prof. Langley plans to take his equipment when he relocates to Washington.

The Western University Scott Africa Langley Washington

Democratic rift widens at Syracuse convention

Report from Syracuse describes Tammany and the County Democracy opposing several probable nominees Wemple and Tabor for Controller and Attorney General amid talk of Danforth as State Treasurer. Delegates prepared to vote. Lt. Governor Jones chairs as convention unfolds with possible Daniels O'Brien for Judge of Appeals.

Syracuse Tammany Dispatch Wempley Danforth County Rats Wemple Tabor M. C. Murphy Grover Cleveland Smith Weed Intel Scott Lamont Jones D Enis O'Brien Charles F. Tabor William A. Beach Frank Rice Elliot Danforth Bogart Hill Republican Party

Weather notes and scattered forecasts for West Virginia

In West Virginia the report notes rain followed by clearing weather and higher temperatures. It mentions westerly winds and a United States Signal Service forecast with times and conditions, including a reference to possible evening updates and hourly details.

West Virginia

River Telegrams Update From Browns River Weather

Browns River stands at four feet and falling with rain and a 56 degree reading at seven this evening. MongaxN Town River at four feet and stationary with cloudy skies and a low reading. Warren River remains at a near low-water mark with cloudy cool weather.

Browns River Mongaxn

Captain Jones Funeral Arrangements in Braddock

Funeral services for Captain William R. Jones will be held tomorrow at Braddock M E Church with Rev T N Boyle and Rev Cornelius Earle officiating. Pallbearers drawn from Edgar Thomson Steel Co and mechanical engineering associates. Grand Army posts order mourning colors for today parade. Andrew Carnegie and wife plan to attend. Post 3 G A R adopts mourning resolutions. Loyal Legion to attend, meeting at Union depot 1 20 tomorrow.

William R. Jones T. N. Boyle Braddock M. E Cornelius Earle Catasangua Edgar Thomson Steel Company Mechanical Engineering Grand Army Captain Jones Andrew Carnegie New York City Braddock Jones Military Order of the Loyal Legion Union Depot

Semple Store Sells Out Western Pennsylvania Dry Goods House

The Semple store in Allegheny founded by William Semple is closed after William Semple Jr sold the stock to 5S Davidson of New York for the Semple estate. The six story building hosted 200 clerks six months ago. now only about 40 qualified workers remain. The firm, long the region’s leading dry goods house, began on Federal Street 35 years ago and was built in 1871.

Allegheny William Semple William Semple, Jr Semple 5S. Davidson Mercantile Purchasing Agency New York City

Circulars threaten boycott of non union breweries

Circulars received from St. Louis promote a boycott of firms refusing to recognize the brewers' union. The skull and crossbones motif accompanies the list of firms and the phrase boycotting trust beer. Employers at Republic Iron Works threaten to strike over changed hours due to gas shortages.

St. Louis Federation of Labor Beer Trust Trust The Republic Iron Works

Ministerial Gatherings Hear Talks on Preaching and Reform

Clergy groups in Allegheny discuss modes of preaching to spur action among Christians and consider funeral service reform. Sermon vitality, choir discipline, and conversion proofs rise as topics. The Methodist Episcopal ministers hear Rev. George Holmes discuss Will Carleton the poet.

D. F. McGill U. P Allegheny United Presbyterian Ministerial Association McGill W.J. Reid Fifth U. P E. D. Hammond Shady Avenue S. Lafayette D. E. Richards Sharpsburg H. G. McClelland D. D Western Theological Seminary Presbyterian Ministerial Association I. N. Hays George Holmes Will Carleton

Stranded Mrs Brown Attracts Dramatic Company In Columbus

Mrs O G Brown wife of a local grocer at 516 Penn Avenue is with the Trelegan Dramatic Company which is beached in Columbus. Mr Brown reportedly will not assist. Miss Purcell of Ingram station and Miss Annie Staley of this city join the company, while Miss Staley’s mother plans legal action.

0. G. Brown Penn Avenue Trelegan Dramatic Company Columbus Brown Miss Purcell Ingram Station Brantwood Allegheny City Annie Staley Miss Staley Trelegan

Johnstown Relief Committee to distribute 1.6 million by check

L B Kremer Carlisle disbursing agent said the next relief distribution of 1,600,000 will be issued by check within a week or so. He noted Johnstown residents are eager to receive the funds as he is to finalize the payout.

L B. Kremer Carlisle Johnstown L. Douglas Jeep W. L. Douglas Brockton Mase

Burned With Gas Explosion Injures Woman in Chartiers

A young woman named Schmid, daughter of J Schmid of Chartiers, suffered severe burns yesterday afternoon when lighting a gas stove after a pipe was leaking. The incident caused an explosion and left her severely burned. Local authorities and emergency responders attended the scene.

Schmid J. Schmid Chartiers

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