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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1890

Page

6

United Hunting Club Fades as Pittsburg Groups Exit

The United Hunting Fishing and Camping Clubs in Pittsburg are nearly extinct as member clubs leave. A Pittsburg Rod and Gun Club Lotus and Keystone Clubs have dropped out, leaving only a few small groups. A revival effort is planned with a seaside trip and a schooner voyage.

Pittsburg United Rod and Gun Club The Lotus Keystone Clubs Allegheny County Ciub Duriez the Athen Pitteburg Chesapeake Bay Cin

Exhibition base ball game at Beaver Falls

Beavers Falls October 7 witnesses damp weather and a tame Players' League exhibition between Pittsburgh and Brooklyn drawing about a low crowd. Lateng of Beechley credited with four steals and two baserunners. Final score 2-8 Brooklyn. Pitcher highlights listed for both teams, with misc. fielding notes and names misread in the damaged text.

Beaver Fai Pitsburg Brooklyn Players’ League Beechley Dioakiva Jon Yooo Mary Barnet Pittabore Leekler Kuehne Orr Raehne Fields Samer Servic Mitteburg Bree Spach Friore Jeckion Sitebarg Merrie Ginn Hemming and Cook Ciegtre

New York National League Team Arrives for Series

The New York club arrived for a multi day stay and played a pick team featuring Pap Lie Billy George Urecan Bobbie Weelake. The visitors claimed a win in an interesting game as Wheeling fielded players Nickela Wheeline and others.

New York Pap” Lie Wheeling Billy George New Yorkers Urecan Yeu Leacoe Bobbie Weelake Done Wheedine Domary--Teo-Lase Whinier and Terwah Lew Yertkch Nickela Wheeline New Yorks Buse

Local Foot Race Sparks Rivalry Between Priddy and Diamond

In a lively town event at St. Louis and nearby tracks, Joseph Priddy challenges Tom Diamond in a foot race set for the sixth, garnering betting chatter and amateur status drama. Reports claim both men train hard as rumors swirl about professional ambitions and potential entrants from Marton, Shattivere, and others.

Joseph Priddy Tom Diammond Priddy Sara Peter Priddy Marton Merton Ssalford Hachiet Pridiy Piedis Merten

Morris Park Winners at Races and Club Meeting

Reports from Morris Park detail race results with multiple winners in various divisions including Miss Hooker colt fret and Tournament fret with times noted. A separate note covers a meeting led by J P O Neil of the local N S club, seeking national agreement and olive branch gestures to ease talks with P I interests in Pittsburg.

Soprers Pans S. C Tintracs Miss Hooker Grry Lack Turiongs Haltrhoo G. W. Tonk Mest Hoy Lavina Geir Ritey Annie Drew Pranr Secon Finvitia Fife Rae Han Yjget Englieh J. P. O'Neil N. S Mr. O'Neil P. I Mr. O'Nei Pittsburg

McKenny and Hontan Race Set at Homewood Saturday

John A. McKenny and Lula Hontan mare, owned by Mrs. Gallagher Beaver, meet in a best three of five trots at Homewood Saturday afternoon for 200. The event awaits favorable weather with a 2 roll start. Each side deposited forfeit.

John A. McKenny Mavry A Lula Hontan

Muddy Exposition Park drills as city talks team lineup

Inclement weather hinders football practice at Exposition Park where muddy grounds do not dampen the kickers’ spirit. Reported plans indicate the Shady Side opponent’s lineup may be chosen tomorrow after further field conditioning.

Exposition Park Shady Side

Altoona Trap Shooting Opens With Top Shots Attending

The Altoona trap shooters’ tournament opened with 8000 shots fired as top marksmen from Philadelphia to Syracuse gathered. Notables include W. H. Wallscroft, E. H. Miller, F OC Rae, I N Crebel, J A Penn and H Thoman. Weather hindered but the event ranks high nationally. Tomorrow’s arrivals promise a premier display.

Wheeling Henry Thoman Germantown A. G. Courtnay Syracuee N. Y H.walstener

Manager Hanlon Seeks Pitcher Kats From Columbus Club

Local Players' League manager Hanlon returned from Cleveland yesterday after consultations with Brunell and Johnson. He centered on acquiring Kats the pitcher from Columbus, with Knauss and Hanlon hopeful about landing him.

Hanlon Players’ League Cleveland Messrs. Brunell and Johnson Kats Columbus M Er Hanlon Knauss

Gillen Wins Two-Mile Race At Union Driving Park

Sporting notes report a Fox Hall style event where Tommy Gillen defeats Billy Weldon in a second round bout and Gillen receives a lovely prize nett on Long Island lash morning. A letter addressed to Samuel Gillen is noted at the office. Irvine and McNalty prepare a two mile foot race at Braddock Hill Park on Saturday for 950 prize.

Samuel Gillen Joan M. Wale Long Island Tommy Gillen Billy Weldon Gillen Braddock Hilly Irvine John MecNalty Union Driveing Park

Notable travelers and locals in brief social notes

Ex Senator Sabin of Minnesota travels west and praises the Republican outlook. Northwest farmers welcome the new tariff. Mrs P Harris and R L Britton of Norris Britton Dean visit Harris Theater. B F Crawford of Mansfield aims to locate Cracker and Baker Trust office in Pittsburg. Robert Story of Cornopolis heads to Washington for a pension and friends plan a return reception. Congressman Bayne returns from Washington and avoids state politics. J W Watson and wife depart to Philadelphia for weeks. Walter Dean of Minneapolis theater circles through town. Wm Rea, a longtime Armstrong County figure, visits Allegheny. Frank Schlotter opens a jewelry store in New Brighton.

United States Sabin Minnesota Northwest P. Harris R. L. Britton Norris, Britton & Dean Eraufien Harris‘ Theater B. F. Crawford Mansfield Cracker and Baker Trust Anderson Pittsburg Hamilton Building Robert Story Cornopolis Washington Thomas M. Bayne Schlosser J. W. Watson Baltimore and Ohio Road Philadelphia Walter Dean Minneapolis Minn Harris Wm. Rea Armstrong County Robinson Street Allegheny Frank Schlotter New Brighton

Minue Police Items Report Local Offenders and Prosecutions

Police notes from Minue report closures for noisy piano houses and warnings to stop playing. Alderman McKenna handles James P Morrison on embezzlement with 300 bail after a prior fraud by a book agent. Judge Gripp, Alderman Leslie, and local officials frame hearings for several drunkenness, neglect of children, and keeping a disorderly house. Anstead Stevenson of Homestead is jailed for assault and battery, and Captain Huyt accuses Mary Linder of selling liquor without a license.

McAlekese Sallie Hall Second Avenue Mohan Chief Brown James P. Morrison Alderman McKenna James Farming Morrison Fanning Christian McKeesport Rae Sarah Sullivan Homestead W. Leis Bnor Huyt Mary Linder

Allegheny Council Delivers Market Stand Ordinance

In Allegheny two city committees met last night. An ordinance ordering printed for the use of Council relates to market stands and rental rights for caterers of the United States only. The other committee reported nothing of importance. The coroner held an inquest into the death of 22 year old Charles Howard by hanging at the Western Penitentiary. A verdict absolved penitentiary attendants. Caroline Kassmeyer, 37, died suddenly at her Villa street home. an investigation is scheduled. The Castle Shannon Incline Plane resumed operation after six weeks idle. Thomas F. Haverly’s shoe store at 1578 Second Avenue was damaged by fire. Twenty First Ward School Board elected Miss Dickson and Miss McCrickett as additional teachers.

Allegheny Council United States Charles Howard Western Penitentiary Caroline Kassmeyer Villa Street Allegheny Castle Shannon Thomas F. Haverly Second Avenue Tur Twentieth Ward School Board Migs Dickson Miss McCrickett

New Goods Sale At Rosenbaum Co Office

An immense assortment of new goods opened with stylish items priced at 3 to 975 dollars. Genuine seal plush options listed as 750 to 12 dollars, with the best variety and lowest prices claimed. Examine Rosenbaum & Co.'s WFS.

Rosenbaum & Co WFS

October millinery sale at multiple shops

Opening to October includes men underwear and fur seals. Jos Horne Co Peon Avenue stores, James H Aview Co 100 Fifth age promote savings this week. J G Bennett Co urges buyers to visit for special seal sacque sales before mid October. Leading hatters and farriers Bennett address Wood Street and Fifth Avenue.

T Millinery Jos. Horne & Co Peon Avenue James H. Aview & Co J. G. Bennett & Co J. G. Bexxerr & Co Leading Hatters and Farriers Cor. Wood Sr Fifta Ave

Dupont Mills Fire Disaster Relieved by Safety Measures

The explosion at Wilmington is described as severe but handled by strict safety protocols over years. Dupont officials emphasize strong protective rules, compensation practices for widows and injured workers, and financial resilience from a century of operation with extensive land and housing holdings for employees. The Philadelphia shock reaches Millville and Chester, about 30 miles away.

Duponts Philadelphia Wilmington Millville N. J Chester

The New Industry Born In Chicago Tin Plate Venture

Chicago plans extensive tin plate production with Illinois Steel Company leading. Director O W Potter cites thin steel rolled to tin plate standard and heavy machinery use. Black Hills ore supplies grow, with Consolidated Tin Mining Company now owning 3 million dollars in claims. The district spans about 25 square miles with a $30,000 monthly payroll.

ChicaGo Illinois Steel Company O. W. Potter Steel Company Black Hills United States Etta Mining Syndicate Harvey Peak Tin Mining Company Consolidated Tin Mining Company Biaeck Hills

Money in McKinley's District Confirms Warburg Edge

Special Telegram from Columbus reports Troyer of Holmes County, a McKinley district insider, saying massive Republican money is flooding the Holmes district to sway votes. He predicts Stark and Medina go Republican, Wayne favors Democrats, Holmes county backing Warwick with about 2,000 in Holmes’ favor and Warwick leading by at least 1,200 overall.

ColumBus Troyer Holmes County McKinley Trover Republican Committee Stark County Medina Wayne Holmes Warwick

McKinley Opens Campaign in Holmes County Seat

Congressman McKinley opened his Sixteenth district campaign with a speech in Holmes County seat, a Democratic stronghold added to the Major's district by last winter's gerrymander. He faced a fine audience in his first ever speech there. Also announced: October 7 Beaver notes a McDowell Jackson Miller speaking lineup at the Opera House, with local supporters hinting at a McDowell perspective on the bribery probe.

Minttersprre McKinley Holmes County Beaver McDowell O. L. Jackson Sam Miller Opera House

Vaux Gets Republican Backing as McAleer Fails Endorsement

Special telegram from Philadelphia reports October 7 that the Young Democratic Battalion has refused to endorse McAleer for Congress and that the Republican Convention will support Vaux.

Vaux Dispatch Philadelphia McAleer Congress

World News in Brief Terse World Events Reported

Ex-irocer J A JonpAN died in Cincinnati. The Veiled Prophets parade in St Louis. Colored men form a McKinley club in Canton. Hotel Walnut in Cincinnati assigned. Middletown Conn fire burns Mia Trion. Louisville post office robbery loses 185 packages. New York Court of Appeals upholds Jugiro conviction. governor appeal planned. Former County Treasurer Fortner pleads guilty to embezzling 50,000. five years. Louisville Southern freight derailment kills engineer Har and injures Wireman. Ryre Burrows traitor tale in Myrtle Ala trap. Chroner's inquest cites manslaughter in rail crash. St Pierre Quebec landslide kills Mrs Gadnon. husband wounded. Allentown silk mills strike disrupts 420 workers. Northern prairie fires devastate. $100,000 losses.

Louisville New York Court of Appeals Jugiro Governor Hill Fortner Marysville Kan Louisville Southern Railroad Lexicon C. W. Har John Rosev Ryre Burrows John McDuffee Chroner Hough St. Pierre Quebec Mathias Gadnon

Letters and discoveries corroborate West murder testimony

Washington Pa October 7 The West murder trial resumed with Dr French stating the Crouch family died from neck blows. Justice McCormick testified money hidden in the house and signs of a search, while witnesses connected West to the Crouch household and to money kept there. Tracks and shoes tied West to the crime route, with motive and alibis scrutinized.

Washington West French Crouch Justice McCormick Bentleysville Anna Brundage Alpheus Crawford Charlies Hoover Allegheny City Allegheny Market Basil Barker Barker Squire McCormick A.T. Bayard Crouches Houston Monongahela City Beaver Falls Severa Andrew Crouch Sewickley Annie Brondage Milgus Bentleyeville Annie Brondace Monongahlia City Thomas Coyle

Convention of Catholic Young Men Opens in Washington

The Catholic Young Men's National Union opened its convention in Washington with Rt. Rev. J. J. Keane delivering the sermon. Cardinal Gibbons and Bishop Keane stood on stage as delegates assembled at Carroll Hall. City officials and a large audience attended, with messages to the Pope planned and remarks praising Father Mathew noted.

Washington Catholic Young Men's National Union J.J. Keane D. D Catholic University Carroll Hall Cardinal Gibbons Keane Father Lavelle Father Walter St. Patrick's John W. Douglass Board of District Commission Lavelle Douglass Father Mathew Father Walters New York Rome

Time Statements From Unclear City Schedule

The fragment references a city schedule with times such as morning and afternoon slots but the text is garbled. Specific events, names, dates, or locations are not clearly provided.

Special Weather Bulletin Dispatch Summary

The storm center moved from Northern New York toward the New England coast. Hain snow and Tilmois rain spread from Wisconsin to the Atlantic with sleet in Canada. Thick coastwise conditions included gale winds and dense fog along New England, Block Island at 40 mph, fair weather south of Hattaras, and freezing temps in the Dakotas and Nebraska.

New York New England Hain Wisconsin Lakes Ohio Valley Atlantic Virginia Canada Block Island Hattaras Mississippi South Dakota Nebraska Louisiana Texas

River and Weather Telegrams Across Cities

Special telegrams report river levels and weather in multiple cities including Hiver Morgantown Wheeling Allegheny Junction and Memphis with rising or falling stages and cloudy cool or clear conditions. Departures arrivals and canal and lock readings noted plus a lodge initiation and an advertisement for baby products from Boces & Bunt Allegheny.

Warren Morgantown Wheeling Allegheny Junction Hudson Pittsburg New Orleans Henry Brown Pittsboro Louisville

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