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Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 02, 1891

Page

6

Football Prospects Bright as Pittsburgh Hosts Rugby Season

The Allegheny Athletic Association plans a major Rugby football season with a heavy rush line and a schedule including teams from Chicago Detroit Cleveland and Princeton. Decisive Tuesday sports promise 13 events at Exposition Park with New Jersey and Crescents of Brooklyn among entrants as efforts to expand the clubhouse membership continue.

Ater Kickers Pittsbore Allegheny Athletic Association Thompson Phil Flord J Moorhead M. Kunte Messie Brainard Oliver Messrs Fry Valentine Eitons Chicago Detroit Cleveland Princeton Crescents Brooklyn Brookinites Pittsbiewers University of Penneriyan Exposition Park Nee Ever Tittsburg Ceellent Koston New Jersey Athletic The Athletic Association

Baldwin Dominates Then Slips in Cleveland Loss

The Cleveland nine rallied as Baldwin faltered late, forcing a 9th inning run surge that overwhelmed Brooklyn. Key plays included Shugart and Bergner’s strong support, McKean three-base hit dubious foul call, and Vin’s late scoring touch as Cleveland held on to beat Brooklyn.

Brooklyn Cleveland Baldwin Fettle Hutchison Mideburrs Shugart Ierbuoer Eeath Pittsburs Mark Neidwin Arene Serptas McKean Stether Beckley Leveland Merican Virtue Merbauer Maul Bern Secons Shearon Hanton Beckley Toton Chad Miller Pittser Jim Tose Burkett Childs Vin Davis

Made It Their Own The Bostons Defeat the Phillies Pennant Chase

The Boston team defeated the Phillies to seize the pennant in a game noted for its solid attendance of about 1,200. Key players and scores are obscured by OCR errors, but the headline emphasizes Boston taking the lead and securing the pennant.

Boston Baseball Recap Misspelled Toss and Plays

A garbled account from Boston details a game with players Storey Bennett Quinn Long Tucker and Hamilton among others. Mentions base on balls by Hamilton Thompson M Allen Brown and Bennett and strikeouts by Nash Kennett with Clements. Time noted as one hour forty three minutes.

Boston Simmary Hoston Ibennett Quinn Long _ nett Pharm Tucker A Long Tucker Hamilton Thompson M Allen Brown Bennett Lowe Storeyer Feten Nash Kennett ball—Clements Blaches Vampire Lynch

Colts Lose as Errors Gift Visitors a Game

Chicago drops a heartbreaker as three costly errors allow the visitors to win 8-3. Mulane and Mullane worked the mound for Chicago while Ryan doubled and Wilmot sacrificed for the lone Chicago run. attendance 2,100.

Chicago Colts Mul Inne Ryan Wilmot

Giants Collapse as Brooklyn Beats Giants in Boston

New York game notes show Giants faltering in Boston with a 3 to 2 score. Hassett, Tiernan and Ward lead in hits while Pinkney and Griffin contribute for the Giants. Brooklyn converts opportunities and edges ahead in the summary. Umpire Gaffney presides over a one hour three minute contest.

Giants Brooklyn New York Oct Boston Tony Brook Hassett Tiernan Ward Pinkney Griffin Fir Foutz Fring Gaffney

Horse Race Entries For Tomorrows Meeting At Forth

Tomorrow's card lists races at Forth with multiple entries including Lizette Mar woo Common Sense Austral Glenlochy Wuhrer and Vernon. Notable contenders include Grand ri Glamor Queenlike Clint and Echo stinker in the mile events while Pancras Knapsack and Hamill line up for the 1400 yard sprint. The meeting features a selling race for two year olds and no Lee yards with the second race slated to run before noon.

Ag Ieee Wee Mine Mi Kildeer Saurons Fieand Fariong Russell Peter Fire Furton Wnat Holinder Coltecconi Temple To-Morrow Lizette Marwoo Austral Glenlochy Wuhrer Ynes Fascolt Spendoliie Vernon de Delusion Clint St. Common Sense Terriser Lee Yards

Farrell Backer Pushes Merit Over High Stakes in Race Rumor

Mr Finn backs Steve Farrell and questions Smith at 50 to 1 stake or 250 a side while Eastern Inman seeks 100 to 1. Finn will meet Smith or rep this evening to discuss stakes and merit governs the race.

Finn Steve Farrell Farrell Smith

Shooting Matches Arranged In McKersrornt

Two contests scheduled include a 100 a side match between Frank Weiskersher and John Byerly with ten birds at 21 yard rise and 25 yard full. John Weiskercher will also duel an unknown shooter from Cumberland Md next Monday for Hasie.

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Match challenge from McKeesport man posted for Monday

The notice from Tom Hammond of McKeesport offers several yardage bets on wrestling or boxing style matches. He lists possible opponents Reese Malarky and Moriissey from nearby places and states he will meet at Toe District office Monday at 8 o clock to arrange a stake.

Tom Hammond Ron Long McKeesport Reese Malarky Orange Moriissey Toe Distatcn

League Record and Schedule Snapshot

The league record shows Pittsburg at Cleveland and Cincinnati at Chicago with scores around mid 90s to 100s. A league schedule lists Pittsburg at Cleveland, Cincinnati at Chicago, Boston at Philadelphia, Brooklyn at New York with matchups among the major teams.

Pittsburg Eland Cincinnati Chicago Boston Brooklin New York

General Sporting Notes and Local Matches Preview

Notes mention san out of stand and need to hustle for a strong finish. Bridgeville club reports a four tile office for the manager. Tarentum and Uniontown to play on Uniontown ground today and tomorrow. Public chatter about Anson criticized while Chicago team gets little praise. Two close games prevails between named teams on Friday. A ball game yesterday featured printers striking with fe quiiner winning by 18. A 2 10 Fardfeot race is planned at Woods Run tomorrow for $30. Governor Gowland expected to attend the game.

Bridgeville Cluo Tarentum Uniontown Ont Anson Chicago Willwam McCoemen Peereetrars Fe Quiiner Olipfe Shanigan Woods Ollife Eerie Coneequen Goveland

Hazy Scores Highlight East Coast Aquatics Meet

In Baltimore and Boston events, Madden Robinson Mills and McGill appear in athletics results, with Washington and Boston listed in several breakdowns. The fragment notes mixed team outcomes and unclear scoring, referencing 66 and 4 as partial tallies amid a crowd of names.

Baltimore Eine A. ‘Suda Madden Robinson Hee Mills Athletics

Association Schedule Sets City Matchups

The schedule lists Boston at Philadelphia and Baltimore at Washington for today’s Association events. Notable standings show St Louis, Leuleville, and Athletics with varying scores in recent games.

Boston Philadelphia Baltimore Washington

Gallitzin Priest Honored In Loretto Chapel Dedication

The chapel at Loretto dedicated to Rev. Demetrius A. Gallitzin, the Prince priest, preserves his church as it stood at death. Gallitzin, born Russian nobility turned priest in 17th century, served in Cambria county and helped found the area’s first school. A lifesize statue was funded by a gift from the Archbishop of St. Louis as part of the commemoration.

Loretto Baltimore McGuire Gallitzin Cambria County Boyle Father Kittell St. Louis Father Gallitzin

Boston Bostons Clinch Pennant in 1591 Season Finish

The Boston club secures the pennant after yesterday's games with a strong position to end the season unbeaten. Protests against Chicago may affect standings, but Boston appears safe while Chicago faces uncertain outcomes. Directors may wait until next month to meet regarding any protests.

Boston Bostons Chicagos Chicago Anson

Duquesne Club Challenged Over Lost Ball Dispute

In McKeesport, Duquesne Baseball Club claims a win over Goulds when a ball was lost in the eighth inning with Duquesne ahead 2 to 1. Goulds dispute the decision citing rule requiring two balls. a $100 side bet to settle the matter is on.

McKeesront Duquesne Baseball Club Goulds Duquesne Dan Gould

Insurance Firm Sues Former Northwest Agent Kellogg

Home Life Insurance Company of Brooklyn files in Federal Court against Edgar H Kellogg former general agent for the Northwest. The suit claims years of falsified accounts totaling over 90000 and seeks to recover 81100 plus mortgage foreclosures and note collections. Kellogg had a high reputation and earned about 5000 annually in salary and commissions.

Catesao Home Life [Insurance Company Brooklyn Edgar H. Kellogg Northwest Kellogg

Fair draws 18000 as track and weather please visitors

At Newang the daily fair attracted about 18 000 attendees the largest crowd of the week. Horses looked sound and the track and weather were favorable. Latonis results show John Adams first in the mile race with Renowner and Pearl Moon following, plus several other event outcomes and times.

Newang Spereiol Latonis John Adams Firs Renowner Pearl Moon Psa Turk van Zant Phil Business Whitney Helter Helter Ice Seat Dace Tmt Chief

River News and Notes from Louisville October One

Weather clear and river levels reported with one foot? inches on fill, 2 feet 4 inches in the canal, and 5 feet 7 inches below. Telegrams note traffic from Memphis and river vessels including Madison, Sherley, Carrie Hope, Evansville, and Kanawha toward Cincinnati and Evansville routes.

Tite Dispatch Louisviler Ietenaatt the Sentinel Memphie Lee H. Cen Madison Sherley Cincinnati Carrie Hope Evansville Kanawha

River Gauge Readings and Weather Notes

Upper Gauges show MoncAxt Town River at 4 feet and stationary. Gear thermometer at 4 P.M. Brownsville River at 4 feet 1 inch and stationary. Clear, thermometer rising. Wantages River stationary, 0.7 feet below low water mark. Clear and warm.

MoncAxt W. Wanthes

River Gauge Readings Report Varied Levels and Arrivals

Multiple river gauges show varying levels with several readings near or falling from 3 to 5 feet. Notices mention arrivals or movements of vessels including the Congo and City of Sheffield, with historical place names and a focus on water conditions.

Evaseville Cincinnati Congo Ente Adame Friar’s Poin ST Friar’s Poin ST. Dorie Arrived Out of New Orleans, Newa Sheffield Toaneser

Down on the Wharf and River Traffic Troubles

River men complain of dry conditions with marks showing depth near dam. Elizabeth departed at 2:90 with a fair trip and Germania left for Morgantown at 3 Pr. a. with a heavy trip. The Masslower was decorated for visitors and Water Street protests arise as residents rail against moving a maui thos while water is scarce.

Elizabeth Germania Morgantown Pr. A

Signature Ruled Off at Garfield Park

The horse Signature and owner J N Magee were ruled off at Garfield Park today. Judge Clark substituted Jockey Godale for Jockey Griffin and Magee refused to start the horse.

Cmtcano Signature J. N. Magee Garfield Park Judge Clark Godale Griffin Maget

Ocean Steamship Arrivals Steamer From New York

An old newspaper note records the steamer Thingvalla arriving from New York with freight and passenger details. The brief item notes port arrival in New York and next steps for unloading and clearance at the harbor.

Thingvalla Een York SPTCC Aliysaduis New York

Belgian Clergy Refuse to Officiate Boulanger Funeral

Reports describe General Boulanger’s death by self-inflicted wound and a purely civil funeral. Belgian clergy, under the Archishop of Malines, refuse to solemnize the rites. Deputies Thiebaud Laur Dumontel Castelain attended, and the political testament was read in a hotel suite. Mme Bonnemain’s grief and Boulanger’s wish to be buried with her photo and hair.

Henri Rochefort General Boulanger Malines M. Thiebaud Laur Dumontel Castelain Mme. de Bonnemain Montover Paris France Mme. Bonnemain Mme de Bonnemain

Notable Europeans Face Oppression in Russia and Poland

Lespos reports on a three month southern Europe canoe trip by Poultney Bigelow Alfred Parsons and Frank D Millett and returns to describe worsening anti foreign campaigns in Russia. He notes intensified persecution of Hebrews Germans Poles and others with officials suppressing German speech and Poles being uprooted to eastern regions as 300000 Russian troops occupy Poland.

Lespos Poultney Bigelow New York Canoe Club Alfred Parsons Frank D. Millett Europe Russia Mr. Bigelow Germany Poland

Hints of a Big Sensation in Emigration Probes

Emigration Commissioners Colonel John Weber and Dr. Walter Kempster report from Europe that in Russia conditions are grave and crops damaged by cold and rain. They plan to Bremen to meet steamship officials and prepare corroborated evidence before making formal statements.

Eran John Weber Walter Kempster United States Europe Bremen Steamship Company Weber Kempster Russia

Bombs for an Emperor on Rosenthal Bridge Attempt

Prague reports an assassination attempt on Emperor Francis Joseph as two nitroglycerin bombs with a time fuse exploded in a tunnel gutter beneath the Rosenthal bridge near Reichenberg. The blast caused masonry damage but not to the bridge. no arrests. The imperial train arrived as officials inspected damage. The incident spurred inquiries and telegrams from European rulers.

Vienna Prague Francis Joseph Rosenthal Reichenberg Bohemia Italy Commission of Inquiry

Italian press debates Times on Rome finances

Rome reports the London Times drew criticism for its Rome based financial letters. Officials say no action will be taken against the correspondent, who is deemed substantially accurate. The piece notes the difficulty of obtaining gold or silver coins at the current premium and mentions banks offering notes in specie or in notes.

Rome Oct London Times Italy Hanks

Art sale rights debate at international congress

At the International Literary and Artistic Association session in Nen ehatel a resolution urged that US recognition of art sale excludes the right to reproduce the work. A cable from the American Copyright League was welcomed with cheers during the afternoon.

Gestva International Literary and Artistic Association Nenehatel United States American Copyright League

Fire Record recounts wide range of city and regional blazes

A Chicago sash factory fire caused about 20000 in damage to property. Other incidents include Heinz & Co. stable at Sharpsburg nearly 3500 lost, a residence blaze on South Twenty sixth Street, and several minor fires at Carson Street and Arthur Street. Large losses reported in Shell Lake Wisconsin, Powellton West Virginia, Oxford Maine, and in Cincinnati. Prairie fires in North Dakota and South Dakota caused substantial, spread losses to farms and rail claims. a John Van Range Co building fire in Cincinnati damaged upper floors and roof with total losses up to about 5000.

Chicago A. Holpnsch H. J. Heinz & Co Sharpsburg Peter Ammon South Twenty-sixth Street Robert Turtly Arthur Street Dean & Co Carson Street Shell Lake Wis Shell Lake Lumber Company Powellton W. Va Mt. Carbon Oxford Harper Manufacturing Company Michael May Ninth Street Greensburg Leonard Bollenger Fouratory South Canal Street Kellogg & McCauley Leather Belting New York Rooting Company Lyons Steam Heater Com Y New York Safety and Steam Heater Company Washington Esta Aurora Jerauld N. D Milwaukee Railroad South Dakotas Cincinnat John van Range Company C. & F. Huntington Texas

Pittsburg Synod Elects Officers After Opening Address

The Pittsburg Synod of the Reformed Church met last night with ex-President Winant delivering the opening address. A. J. Heller of Berlin was elected President, T. S. Laird named Vice President, C. M. Bush chosen Treasurer, and H. T. Garner elected Corresponding Secretary.

Harpy & Hayes Jewelers Wedding Gift Display

An advertisement from Harpy & Hayes Jewelers at 529 Smithfield Street invites customers to browse wedding gift items. The copy highlights natural gas cut glass rich sterling silver Gorham nickel silver china cups and saucers as available for gift selections near City Hall.

Harpy & Hayes’, Jewelers Smithfield Street City Hall

A Miser's Millions in Newport Reveals a Hidden Life

Edmund H. Schermerhorn of New York, a Knickerbocker magnate, lived as a recluse in Newport for decades. He reportedly amassed tens of millions, never married after a thwarted romance, and kept a ritualized life in his Narragansett avenue villa. He planned but did not complete a Civil War monument gift to the Grand Army.

Newport Narragansett Avenue Edmund H. Schermerhorn Schermerhorn Knickerbocker City of New York Mr. Schermerhorn Memorial Tay Grand Army Island Cemetery Eee

Watterson’s Father Dead in Nashville Area Home

Harvey Magee Watterson, prominent editor and father of the Courier Journal editor, died at 10:30 pm at his son’s home in this city after a three week illness. Born in Bedford Tennessee, he practiced law in Shelbyville and served in Tennessee politics and U S Congress. He edited the Nashville Union and the Washington Union and advised during Johnson era.

Loummvrine Don Harvey Watterson Couwrier- Journal Harvey Magee Watterson Beech Grove Bedford Tenn Shelbyville Tennessee Washington

President urged to create protected reservations across states

Committees presented details urging the President to establish and protect reservations in California Pecos River New Mexico Pike's Peak Colorado Firsthead and Marias in Montana and the Minnesota National Park, insisting on proper protection and allocation under the act.

California Pecos River New Mexico Pike's Peak Colorado Fisthead and Marias Montana Minnesota National Park

Hold Your Wheat for 30 Days Say Ignatius Donnelly

Two new circulars from the Farmers Alliance urge Minnesota farmers to withhold all wheat for a month. Ignatius Donnelly asks farmers to stand off creditors and keep plowing while exports rise as prices would adjust. The Alliance publication argues higher wheat prices could boost overall business without raising bread costs.

St. Pau Ignatius Donnelly Minnesota Alliance Minnesota Alliance Chicago New York London Europe

San Francisco Ordered Toward Valparaiso From Payta

Commodore Ramsay and Secretary Tracy announce the cruiser San Francisco will proceed from Payta Peru to Collao and then Valparaiso to give moral effect to Minister Egan's policies. Acting Secretary Wharton declines to discuss the matter publicly.

Hixcox Ramsay Tracy San Francisco Payta Peru Collao Valparaiso Secre Wharton Chile Egan Admiral Brown

F. H. Venner & Co Suspends in Stock Exchange

New York reports F. H. Venner & Co suspends trading on the exchange. The firm expects to resume without creditor loss and says the move lets it negotiate with demanding creditors. A Boston dispatch notes surprise but asserts all loans are well secured and no one will lose.

New York F. H. Venner & Co Stock Exchange Boston Iate

Insurance Legislation Moves At Insurance Commissioners Meet

The second session of the Insurance Commissioners adjourned with a report urging anti rebate laws and the suppression of rebating commissions. A five member committee to study taxation of insurers was approved and to report next year. George B. Luper of Pennsylvania was chosen President with St Paul as next year’s meeting site.

St. Loria Insurance Commissioners Linehan George B. Luper Pennsylvania Siene Ee

The Two Evangelical Factions in U S Church

In Indianapolis the General Conference of the Evangelical Association begins its twentieth quadrennial session with about one hundred delegates. Bishop Esher opens the meeting addressing factional agitation since the 187 conference and calls for unity. A Philadelphia dispatch notes the focal Association also begins its own twentieth quadrennial session with Rev C S Homan elected president.

Indianapolis Philadelphia General Conference of the Evangelical Association Esher Chicago Bowmance Os Ornne nSeselphia Focal Association C. 8. Homan East Toteth Conference

Memorial to President on Forest Reservations

Committees of the American Forestry Association and the Association for the Advancement of Science presented to the President a memorial advocating forest reservations. Members include Assistant Secretary Willits professor Mendenhall E E Fernow E A Bowers and Dr N H Egleston. The document outlines proposed forest reserves and related policy ideas.

Thresher Demand Grows Across Northwest Rail Lines

Sr. Pawn reports Oct L A demand for threshers continues in the northwest as Great Northern and Northern Pacific traffic departments receive daily appeals. The Great Worthers will send 20 outfits, NP works similarly, and Jobbers' Union reports encouraging notices from men sent out days ago.

Sr. Pawn Oct Northwest Great Northern Northern Pacific Great Worthers Committee of the Jobbers’ Union

Paris heiress leaves fortune to African expedition

An eccentric Parisian widow Cabouret bequeaths 1.6 million francs to any Frenchman leading a 500 plus caravan deeper into Africa than any before, on the condition that half the party returns. Admirer of Cardinal Lavigerie her goal was to curb the slave trade. relatives contest the will.

Paris France Cabouret Africa Cardinal Lavigerie

Censors Halt Moscow Gazette Sale Over Finance Minister Claim

St. Petersburg dispatch reports censors stopped sale of the Moscow Gazette after publication accused M. Vishnegradski Minister of Finance of pro Germany bias in negotiating a commercial treaty.

St. Petersburg Moscow Gazette M. Vishnegradski Germany

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