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Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 09, 1890

Page

6

Pittsburg Billiards Consider Local Tournament for Best Player

A Pittsburgh billiard scene mulls a city contest to crown Allegheny county’s top player. William Dodds is named to represent the city in a Philadelphia state tourney, though others insist local talent could outperform him. A local prize and rivalries fuel hopes for a resident-only tournament nearby.

William Dodds Pittsburg Philadelphia Dodds McKeesport Allegheny County

Exhibition Ball Game At Exposition Park

About ten spectators watched a close exhibition between home and Brooklyn P A at Exposition Park. Weather was fine and the contest tight with a pitching and hitting mix noted. Base hits credited to Seexley Carroll Sowers and others. three base hits by Kuebue Baettenes Sowders Fields and Deity. umpire Mitchell.

Exposition Park Brooklyn P. A Wurtedu TE Nok Brooklyn Errocs

Baltimore First Game Showed Scoring Spree and Errors

The report lists multiple baseball scores with Baltimore and Syracuse results, noting two-base hits by Keel and Pitz, errors, and battery pairs such as Halltimere and Townsend. Additional games include Rochester, Athletics, and St Louis with various inning tallies and pitcher or catcher pairings.

Baltimore Syracust Sumnals LeMabon Robinson Keel Pitz Stracuse Errore Syracuse Steont Raily Iter Townsend Mars Sud Pilladelpila Shester Attelis Nell and Snyder Marr Hochester Lanier Toledo Louisville Abe Katteries Dally Geowail Ryan Smith and Sage

Pittsburgh club versus Torreysen's old nine at Fairview Park

Baseball fans anticipate a Saturday matinee as Pittsburgh club faces Torreysen's old nine at Fairview Park. The local lineup lists Jones as pitcher, Miller short, Quinn first, Shields second, Gien third, Blartsman, Harding, and Baker in the outfield. it is the final game of the season with a large crowd expected.

Tellman Dispatton McKersront Pitteburg N. J Torreysen Fairview Park Henry Jones Miller Short Quinn Shields Gien Blartsman Harding Baker

Grant's Abdallah Wins 2.38 Facing Contest At Terr Haute

Grant's Abdallah secured victory in the 2.38 facing contest on a fast day at the Terri Haute Trotting Association fall meet. Speedaway was a lone placer among four entries in the standard stakes. other races saw Delmarch and McGregor Wilkes notable in multiple divisions with times listed for the trots and paces. Greensburg page notes a strong crowd and Fellow West winning a stake for four-year-olds as racing events drew regional interest.

Terre Hare Terri Haute Trotting Association Speedaway Brook Nanette Haw 5Rino Grant Abdallah Aldallih Stewart Iowa Larry Dopes Dames Nebr Ritry U Finley Mickelson Warne Wilkes Walker Bolva Loekwood Joe McLaughin Simiule Harrington Abstross Kitty Nightingale E. C. Brownlee McHenry McGregor Wilkes Mastery Alue Wilkes Mewener Weets Gebhart Spotigler Seabhvececo Uuems Globbard Simpon Secoees Borne Hart Hare Stocla SoBe W. Tedford Clase Sy Harris Berne Biesow Grimes Della Meter Hickok Delmarch Andrews Iormeser Walk Virginia Spian Antiaco Willeon Ditra Nurse Harry Medium Ashen Dee Ee Kerwood, Dickerson Lircie Mac Dorsey Gcorraleld Pat Alice Black Husar Spectal Greensburg Westmoreland County Fellow West John Nicholas Lith Forest Boy Maud Sammy Josie B Pittsburg Hanlon Hobert Ieading P. L O' Neil Brown N. L New York N. J Gleason Boston In Pat Tebeau Cleveland Brotherhood Mr. Topp Mr. Foden Foden Todd Fielder WoLf Louisville Terre Haute Pacers Dallas Hal Poloter Adouls Will Apear Allertaary Marshall Mixley Henrietta Dick Smith Houri Jonn Rossslide Seeman Rogers Philadel Miller Hrady Oakland Erstine Radbourne Boston Players’ Club Eally King Chicago Baldwin Knell Sanders Buffinton Weyhley Saxey Hawks Alabaster Cincinnati Independence Nancy Hanks Lexington American Association National League W Wee Firth Avenue Toaredey Caer Erie Buena Ventura Stock Farm Company Cearimanor Clarksville Tenn Russia Nutwood Ivedyk

Rounding Up Inaccurate Racing Fragments

Race list shows multiple placings with race numbers and names, but many misspellings and broken phrases. Park leads in one, Blossom runner up, Silver third, and other events include Madstone second and Fara first with similar garbled entries and a final time around 1 16.

Park Blossom Silver Fitsatie Madstone A Meclelland la Fosca Tite Droidess Chaos Atie Oncae Folsom Whitenesa

Latonia Races Results From Cincinnati Meet

The Latonia results show Toune ae winning the first race over Colonel Wheatley and Rosedellisme with Ireland overtaking Grayson in the second. Grey Cloud leads the third with Hydy second and Forsythe third. Milldale wins the fourth with Meadow Brook second and Princess Annie third. Melanie takes the fifth over Ed Leonard and Modjeska with a 1 14 time.

Cincisnati Toune Ae Colonel Wheatley Rosedell Isme Jack Hrady Ireland Grayson Grey Cloud Hydy Forsythe Milldale Meadow Brook Princess Annie Melanie Leonard Modjeska

Southside Trotting Meeting Moves to October 14 Pace

The Gentlemen's Southside Driving Park directors alter the schedule for the 2 50 pace purse of 150 to a 245 class pace on Tuesday October 14. A special race replaces the 2x40 trotting purse of 150 with two renowned trotting horses slated to contend, amid extensive arrangements and transit alignments for the event day.

Southside More and Ohio

Middle Pars Plate 2 year olds at Newmarket won by G Douglas Bath

The principal race at Newmarket today, the Middle Pars Plate for two year olds over six furlongs, was won by M. E. Blanc's colt G Douglas Bath with Siphonia second for the Duke of Westminster, Orion also in the frame.

Newmarket M. E. Blanc Douglas Bath Ows Siphonia Duke of Westminster Orion

Altoona trap shooters tournament second day

The Altoona trap shooters event continued with perfect weather as W B Wolstencraft of Philadelphia again won the highest average. James Cochran of Pittsburgh and the Johnstown contingent posted strong scores amid about 5 600 inanimate targets and 147 of 150 live birds shot. Participants praised management.

Altoona W. BH. Wolstencraft Philadelphia James Cochran Pittsburg Johnstown

Australian sculler OConnor arrives. race set for March

William OConnor arrives from Australia after landing in Naples from the Orient liner Australis. He has a £500 side match with Peter Kemp for the world championship and the New York Police Gazette cup, with a £100 deposit paid to Richard Fox. Kemp’s deposit is en route to Fox’s New York office. Fox and OConnor sail for America on the Umbria this Saturday.

Dunlal Lexpox William O'Connor Australia Naples Sydney Peter Kemp New York Police Gazette Pacific O'Connor Richard EK Fox Dalzeil Kemp's Depost New York America Umbria

Local tennis season capped with successful results

Local players abandon further tournaments this year due to uncertain weather. A planned mixed event this month is canceled. Despite this, the season yielded more contests and better play than any prior year. Discussion about a potential national tournament next winter will continue.

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Beaver Falls Boxer Declines Gamble on $500 Side Fight

Elmer Grant, the pugilist from Beaver Falls, was seen today regarding Dave Campbell’s challenge for a $500 a side bout. He said he would not accept due to lack of backing, though he would like to fight, and he has not yet replied to the challenge.

Beaver Falls Elmer Grant Dave Campbell

Sporting Notes from the Local Baseball and Track Scene

The Louisville Club claims the Association title. Local teams face off at Greensburg and Recreation Park. Rumors swirl about contracts and signings with several players discussed, including Gummeet La Roque and Knows. Glasscock leads NL batting at .303 as Dallas and other stars feature in upcoming meets and races.

Louteville Brooklyn P. L Greensburg Pittsburg N. L. Am Oaklands Recreation Park Sonday Oakland M. L. Olme Glasscock Sam Wise Jown Wanesere Snyder Gus Weybing Will Gummeet la Roque N. L CaPtais Morris Park Inter Jersey Philadelphia Players’ Club Cloctmnat Beckley and Staley SN. L

Harrison Cheers West with Galesburg Visit and Banquets

President Harrison drew thousands in Peoria and Galesburg with a welcome by Mayor Starke, a kiss from Elsie Leslie Lytle, a stone-laying at Knox College, and reunions of his old First Brigade veterans. He rode in an engine cab, met civic leaders, and attended banquets at Phi Delta Theta and the First Brigade church. Chicago visit was declined due to itinerary. Ottumwa plans reception for tomorrow.

GaLespura Harrison Peoria Starke Elsie Leslie Lytle Lord Fauntleroy G. A.B Galesburg Tracy Frank Hilton Knox Cell Washington Opera House Daniel Dustin One Hundred and Fifth Illinois Lofsntry Arrison Dustin Ge A Phi Delta Theta Society College Hall First Brigade First Christian Church Phi Delta Theta Chicago Hov George R. Davis P. G. Bailingall Ottumwa Corn Palace

Epitaphs for Bismarck in a Fall Mall contest

Readers submit wry and somber epitaphs for the Iron Chancellor with lines about iron and blood, resignations, and a chessboard Europe. The verse reflects time, memory, and death as Bismarck’s fate, with a mix of reverence and irony.

Mall of Blood and Iron Biemarck Fall Mall

No Official Protest Over Comte de Paris Reception

Washington readers learn French Legation officials dismissed reports of indignation at Comte de Paris being warmly welcomed by American authorities. A French spokesman argues the hospitality honors his wartime service and literary work, not his royal pretensions, and notes no action could occur without missing diplomats present.

Paris Washopton Legation Comte de Paris America United States France Roustan Count Sala Republic Comte Army of the Union

Ghost on a tight rope seen over Ottawa street

Three reputable witnesses in Ottawa report glimpsing a tall figure walking along a roof edge across St Catherine Street. They describe a long pole held overhead by the unseen tight rope walker as he moved from chimney to eaves edge and then vanished. Question remains whether the sighting was real or phantom.

Dispatcch Ottawa Voisard St. Catherine

British Eyes On Our Salt In Hutchinson Mines

A party from Brooklyn and London traveling via Kansas City to Hutchinson, Kansas, visits to inspect South Hutchinson silt deposits with intent to buy. The mines, discovered three years ago, were shown as the only domestic salt able to compete with British salt, prompting quiet negotiations lasting 18 months.

Kansas City Brooklyn New York London Hutchinson Kan Benjamin Blanchard Terre Haute South Hutchinson America Blanchard

Charges of boodle and honest elections in Pennsylvania

The piece attacks Quay money and calls for honest voting. It cites a state committee on election frauds with Blankenburg as a member and warns Quay and supporters. A Philadelphia dispatch notes Lincoln Independent Republicans plan a Germantown meeting led by Justus C. Strawbridge with speakers including Dr Blood and Herbert Welsh.

Pennsylvania Bapabiven Sanya _ our State Committee Blankenburg Quay Philadelphia Lincoln Independent Republican Mappeeters Pattison Twenty-second Ward Workingmen’s Club Germantown Justus C. Strawbridge Charles Blood Hartshorne Herbert Welsh

Miners rally around Pattison ally Aller

A bold endorsement supported by a Knight of Labor ally Aller signals strong influence for Pattison among miners as he emerges as a key figure in their ranks.

Pattison Aller

Breckinridge to Run Again for House Seat

Governor Eagle has proclaimed a November special election in Kentucky's Second District to fill the vacancy caused by C. R. Breckinridge being unseated. Breckinridge seeks both long and short terms against Jim P. Langley, Union Labor and Republican.

Litttr Rock Eagle C. R. Breckinridge Jim P. Langley

Weather forecast for Western Pennsylvania Ohio and West Virginia

The United States Weather Service issues a regional forecast for Western Pennsylvania Ohio and West Virginia. Conditions call for slight warmth with southerly winds. Pittsburgh area update dated October 5 1890 notes mild weather and no significant storms.

Pennsylvania West Virginia Ohio

Will Try It Again at Altoona Congress Nominations

Special telegram reports the Congressional Conference adjourned to Altoona next Wednesday after balloting. Nominations listed include Third Connecticut David A Wells, Twenty-fifth New York William Still, First Massachusetts Charles R Codman, Fourth Connecticut Frederick Miles, Fourth Iowa W S Orr, Seventeenth New York Theodore C Teale, First New York James W Covert, Mississippi John M Matthews, New York City Seventh Sidney Dale, Eighth E Denphy, Eleventh John Deapner, Twelfth Flower and well, Thirteenth Ashbel P Fitch among United Democracy and Tammany Hall names.

Connecticut David A. Wells New York William Still Massachusetts Charles R. Codman Minti John W. Chandler Frederick Miles Iowa W. 8. Orr Theodore C. Teale James W. Covert Mississippi John M. Matthews New York City Dale County Democracy E. Denphy Tammany Hall J. Mobeller Nina J. Cummings Uited Ees General Pebb Uni Aasely John Deapner United Democracy Well & Flower Ashbel P. Fitch

Rumor Denies Cooper Succeeding Andrews in Campaign

A Philadelphia dispatch reports Senator Quay and Collector Cooper held a conference and denied that Cooper would replace Chairman Andrews in the state campaign. Both men dismissed the rumors as false and politically motivated canards.

Philadelphia Senator Quay Cooper Andrews Quay Colonel Quay

Patton Arouses Miners During Pennsylvania Coal Tour

Governor Pattison Lieutenant Governor Black and aides toured Clearfield and surrounding coal towns on a partisan trip. Crowds cheered as speeches condemned corrupt politics. Miners greeted the governor in Curwensville Houtsdale Osceola and Philipsburg along the line.

Clearfield Pattison Black Robert E. Wright Barclay Pullman Curwensville Houtsdale Osceola Phillipsburg

Centennial Celebration of Hill Church Congregation Opens

In MainskeLp Valley on October 8 the Hill Church United Presbyterian centennial celebrated with 2000 attendees. The service featured invocations, scripture, and an address of welcome, followed by a complimentary community dinner. The congregation’s history, tracing back to 1791, 1790 Lord's Supper at Noblesburg, and the 1862 current building, was published by the pastor.

Mannskelp Valley Robinson Run United Presbyterian the Hill Church Here W. J. Wallace John Riddle D. D Moses Kerr William Surnett James Grier J. W. English Sines W. J. Wall W. J. Miller James Campbell Robert Wallace John R. McElwain W. A. Hutchison J. P. Shane, Jr Bogen

Special Weather Bulletin Reports Wide Range Of Descriptions Across Nation

A bulletin notes storms moving from Montana into the Dakotas and off Massachusetts while grit rain and fog affect New England coasts. Nebraska Iowa Wisconsin Minnesota Montana and the Dakotas report rain. snow appears in the northern regions and the Atlantic States stay slightly warmer.

New York Massachusetts New England Montana Dakotas Nebraska Iowa Wisconsin Minnesota Hintich America North Pacific States Carolinas Alabama Oregon Rocky Mountain States Michigan Canada Mississippi Valley Alantic States

Weather Notes and River Readings Across Cities

Telegrams report river levels and weather across multiple locations. Brownsville shows the Brazos at 11 feet 6 inches and falling while Cincinnati records 7 feet and rising. Morgantown lists 4 feet 9 inches and falling with clear skies. St Louis notes 7 feet with clear and balmy weather.

Iver Brownsville Morgantown Cincinnati Hudson Vitte- Loutsvil Allegheny Junction St. Louis

Convicted Husband Gets Twenty Years For Wife’s Death

William Cuniff was found guilty of second degree murder in Jersey City for killing his wife after a quarrel. He was sentenced by Justice Knapp to twenty years in State prison as the extreme penalty. Cuniff said his hands burned while trying to save her as her clothing caught fire from a lamp arcing onto the wall.

New York William Cunis Jersey City Justice Knapp Cuniff

Delamater's Warm Welcome Draws Huge Beaver Falls Rally

In Beaver Falls on October 8 a Republican meeting at the Sixth Avenue Theater drew about 1,700 people. Caleb Cullen presided as Senator Delamater arrived from Pittsburgh after a 34 minute run. Delamater spoke for 45 minutes amid loud applause, followed by Watres and Colonel Stewart defending his record.

Beaver Falls Sixth Avenue Caleb Cullen Delamater Pittsburg Mr. Delamater Messra Watres Beaver Senator Delamater Colonel Stewart

Liberal Widow Receives Pension Despite Noncombat Death

Viola Downing widow of James M. Downing of Iowa and the Tenth Indiana Volunteers filed a 1886 claim for a $13 monthly pension for herself and three children. Though Downing was killed by a railroad train while on a shortcut, Assistant Secretary Bussey ruled it in harmony with liberal policy to grant the pension, noting his disability prevented avoiding the danger and that the family would have received the benefit if he had survived.

Washington Viola Downing James M. Downing Iowa Indiana Volunteers Downing Bussey

No Recount Ordered for Oregon State Population

WASHINGTON October 8 The Secretary of the Interior has decided not to order a recount of Oregon's population.

Oregon Washington Secretary of the Interior State

Minor Police Items and Court Hearings Reported

A string of police notes covers arraignments and hearings. Albert Morris pays $25 plus costs for assaulting his wife. J A Carling sues John Miller over a malicious chicken death. John Thomas Martin faces a day in court for assault on Thomas Gillespie, aged 70. Lindner held on liquor without license charges. Axprew Water held for stabbing Lambert Ferry. Meyer to have a Saturday hearing on a charge of contempt. Joseph George Annie George and Constantin Cosore jailed. Mary Letherruss charges Mary Fisher with knocking her down. Officer Haas reports theft of $3 in coins. Joszera Diamond, building contractor, to face hearing for abusing a small boy. Mrs Mary Cawolski reports Simon Davis in beard bill dispute. Banbec held for conspiracy. Michael Mahan linked to breach of promise suit with Mary. Three stolen horses recovered. Reiber at Transverse stables, still in custody.

John Thomas Martin Kerr Thomas Gillespie Mesa Many Lindner Leslie Axprew Wyman Allegheny City Lambert Ferry Jon Meyerbeee Sore Arene En Gee Nis Accamar Boise Joseph George Annie George Constantin Cosore Mary Letherburss Mary Fisher John Haas Second Avenue Frankstown Ee Joszera DiaMona Alderman King Meyers Washington Mary Cawolski Simon Davis Berens Alderman Braun

Appointment of Congressional Committee by Judge Hice

Hon. Henry Hice of Beaver announced the district congressional committee appointments designated by the Harmony convention. Colonel John M. Sullivan is named Chairman with a vice chairman and two secretaries from each county including Beaver Butler Lawrence Mercer and Lawrence county members.

Telege Burzeer Henry Hice Beaver Thomas W. Phillips Congress John M. Sullivan Judge Hice Stephen P. Stone John Sturgeon A. W. McCoy Butler H. Haselton James N. Moore John Kindinger Lawrence George 8. McCandless Dr. J. K. Pollock George S. Herr Mercer L. L. Keck L Goodwin A. McKinney

Alabamans fined after green goods scheme

James H Harley and Robert D George, accused of stealing 1700 from the green goods gang in New York, pled guilty and were fined 10 each. Four large revolvers used in the alleged crime were confiscated and will join Inspector Byrnes curios. Halley and George may sue to recover the money still held by the property clerk.

New York James H. Harley Robert D. George Alabama Durancs Green Goods Byrnes Halley & George

Law Resigns From Recorder Bid Over Bribery Charge

C J Law Republican nominee for Recorder resigns citing charges of buying off rival J Stewart for the nomination. County Committee to fill vacancy October 18. Law expected to be renominated and sworn in. Progress of the Ohio Campaign notes Republican rally in Alliance and support for McKinley with Blaine applause.

Greenville C. J. Law J. Stewart Law Ohio pisPator Alliance M. M. Boothman McKinley Blaine Washington the Post Hahn Ohio Republican State Committee

Wife of Young Mr Blaine to Begin Literary Work

Marie Nevins Blaine is reportedly engaged to write a series of articles for a newspaper syndicate. Though not fully recovered, her surgeon plans another operation on her arm and limb to restore strength. She will write for the press during the interim, as she regains power. Also notes a tariff increase on coffins and related costs.

Mr. Blaine Dispatch New York Marie Nevins-Blaine

Reunion of Soldiers and Sailors Opens in Topeka

An index to doings cites a Topeka opening for a state reunion of soldiers and sailors. Other items note the St Louis mayor proclaiming a half holiday for President Harrison's visit and various arrests, appointments, and incidents across the nation.

Topeka St Louis Harrison Georges Kenner Jacob 'S Kysix Reo Plattsmouth Neb Esterday

What People Are Doing Some Who Travel Some Who Do Not

Fruit and wife of Sharon are at the Seventh Avenue Hotel with Mr Fruit a Legislature member and re election candidate. W E Jones of Sheffield Illinois visits his cousin A J Ed assistant postmaster.

J. 8. Fruit Sharon Seventh Avenue Hotel Fruit W.E. Jones Sheffield, Il A. J. Ed

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