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Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 09, 1891

Page

11

Openings in Western Pennsylvania Football League Preview

The Western Pennsylvania Football League opens tomorrow with Pittshuree and Tlowmfields in the city meet at Recreation Park. McDonald and McKeesport opponents loom as likely contenders as New Castle debuts in a league game against McDonald-Mansfield Rovers. Rugby plans include Cleveland arrivals and possible A A A versus E G M matchups with strong teams expected this year.

Western Pennsylvania Football League Pittshuree Tlowmfields New Castle Mec Tronaldemia Mansfield Baseball Club McDonald-Mansfield Rovers McKeesport Homestead McKeesports Braddock Club Morn John C. Smith Pittsburg Brainard Cleveland

Pacheco Talks of Yale-Philadelphia Match Plans

Ex Pennsylvanian Tw Vld Pacheco in Continental Hotel says a Yale game may be played in Philadelphia next, after returning from New York. Captain McClung of Tele venom confirms interest but no official word yet from University headquarters or Onaker athletes.

Tanapretrma Onaker

Anson and the Leaguers Face Possible Move to Association

Chicago rumors swirl after Captain Anson leads talk of breaking with the League. Possible switch to the American Association looms as Cleveland and Brooklyn depart previously, with potential crowds and gate receipts cited for a Chicago franchise led by Anson.

Pittsburgh Team Faces Player Demands On Advances

Local Timyers refuse to sign players without advance cash after directors clash over terms. Players demand front money before signing, threatening to seek other teams if not met. A notable dissent grows as talks resume next week amid disputes among club officials and players.

Hoth Mark Ballwin Connie Mick Win Heve O'Neill Tam Sgu Whitch Smath Pictsburg Counte Mack Jack Knowle Laan Pittsburg Erner Legene Ap Deere

New York Players Deny Crooked Play in Boston Games

The New York Baseball Club executive committee heard affidavits from Daniel Richardson William Ewing John Ewing Roger Connor Arthur Clark Amos Rusie and Richard Buckley denying charges of crooked play in the recent Boston series. Spalding and Talcott led the review and a full report with recommendations will go to the board Monday amid players’ anger over the accusations.

New York New York Baseball Club Boston Messrs J. W. Spalding EF. J. Talcott Daniel Richardson William and John Ewing Roger Connor Arthur F. Clark Amos Rusie Richard Buckley Bell Hart Chicago Spalding Wi S

Ad Gumbert Dreams Chicago Comeback After Pennant Loss

East End pitcher Ad Gumbert returned home amid praise for his team. He said Anson and the entire club feel sore about missing the pennant and predicted a strong American Association club in Chicago next year with substantial backing.

Ad Gumbert East End Chicago Anson Gumbert American Association

Allerton King Defeats Nelson in Grand Rapids Race

Allerton, the speed of Jay Bird’s progeny, defeated Nelson in a $10,000 race at Grand Rapids before about 20,000 spectators. Judges and timers oversaw the event as Allerton edged ahead in the final stretch of the four heats, claiming the title and a dramatic win amid a large crowd and high tension.

Gay Bird Nelson Grand Rapids Guanpy Rarins Allerton Jay Bird Daniel J. Campau Detroit Chicago Forceman A. Browne Kalamazoo C. T. Benjamin Saginaw T.C. Webb Mason, Mich B. W. Taylor Independence A. R. Munger W.M. McKalson Bangor Don J. Leathern Monbars

First Race On Wet Track At Mornts Park

In wet track conditions at Mornts Park on October 3 the opening race of seven furlongs saw Stepner surge to the lead and win by a length over Woodcutter with denial from Madstone and others in pursuit. Alcina colt briefly led in the second race before Caliph took the advantage.

Mornts Park New York Jockey Clubs Queenston Woodcutter Madstone Stepner Hovors Tally Maineeast Alcina Caliph

Arabian success in a misted turf meet

At the track the Alcina colt edged Bilkenny for pace early in the first race while Lizzie led most of the way before Port Chester surged to the front in the final furlong Equity faded to a distant second with Lizzie. St Florian dominated the fourth race from Mount Vernon with Leonawell second. Banquet controlled the fifth race from start to finish defeating Senorita and Cam Can. Arab won the sixth race over Woodruff and Kirkover.

Alcina Bilkenny Lizsie Port Chester Equity Penny A Aes Daira Lizzie Rene Lizzie Tim Mount Vernon Sakes St Florian Leonawell St.Forian S T. Florian Banquet Cam Can Arab Nist Woodruff Kirkover Sime

Favorites' Day at Churchill Downs Ends With Race Mishap

At Churchill Downs on October 8 the day favored favorites with mixed results as eight year olds raced. A collision in the fifth race left Matilda injuring Perkinson while Torrent rider Jones escaped unharmed. The meet featured several clear winners including Kensement in race one and Faithn in race four with strong times amid the mishap.

Lorrain Ie Churchill Downs Torrent Parole Matilda Jones Perkinson Kensement Taral Dnstance Milo Thine Perblaine Lake Kireeze Prince of Derknerss Dr. Nare Throgh Mnished Helly of Meade Fear—olds Etx Nero Fanvetto Halls Frank Kinney Snane Cas Annie Irvin Indus Helm N

Wakely targets funding for Sullivan after Pittsburg meeting

Wakely plans to cable John I Sullivan to assess his financial condition and raise two thousand dollars if needed. A stormy meeting led the Inter Collegiate Foot Association Praecan to drop Bowdoinnee for poor showing. Michael F Dwyer will not have first call on Tony Hamilton next season as Hamilton signed with Pierre Lorillard to ride at Rancocas. Lorillard aims for a powerful stable next year including La Tosa and possibly Bermuda in his string.

Pittsburg John I. Sullivan Wakely Del Inter- Colliste Foot Association Praecan Michael F. Dwyer Tony'’ Hamilton Xentletian Pierre Lorillard Rancocas Lorillard la Tosa Tomake Bermuda

Young Men Meet as Pittsburg Hosts State YA Convention

The twenty fourth annual State Convention of the Young Men's Christian Association opens in the Opera House with J Bayard Henry in charge. Officers elected include Robert A Orr as President and C M Miller among the vice presidents. Rev Matthew B Riddle addresses Bible study as delegates from across the state arrive for sessions through Sunday.

Diaratct Frasklix Young Men's Christian Association Opera House J. Bayard Henry Germantown Robert A. Orr Pittsburg Charles Miller Franklin FE. H. Reppard Uniontown H. BR. Gough Scranton H. Farnham Lock Haven C. B. Henry Kingston M Bard Wilkesbarre Matthew B. Riddle

Caught Up by the Law in Pittsburgh Barrroom

Multiple suspects arrested on varied charges in Allegheny and Pittsburgh city wards. Feark Dux of 890 Fifth Avenue faces assault and desertion counts. William Giexx of Basin Alley charged with felonious assault. Aston and Burta Fieshdal jailed for larceny by bailee. Lizzie Mandrick alleges trunk possession dispute led to police action.

Feark Dux Fifth Avenue Seault Filen Larkin Dunn Annie Dunn McKenna Mondey William Giexx Basin Alley

Entries for Jerome Park races listed for tomorrow

Following is the lineup for Jerome Park tomorrow with six races including six furlongs one mile and longer events. The entries feature horses like Sir George Lillian Pessara Mastercode Pagan Wah Jim Frontenac Hodlum Saxopia Laughing Water and Con stantinople among others with weights and odds noted.

New York Jerome Park Sir George Lord Harry Lillian Rowe EH Flavia John Lackland Maywood Nutbrown Early Blossom Pessara Mastercode Lino Grande Carroll Kingmaker Virgo Mrfellow Kickover G_ W. Cook Pagan Luella B Gold Dollar Crarksman Caps Wah Jim Pickpeckes Tavieh Recess Madrid Alcina Aquilo Necromancr Abundance Frontenac Prather Hodlum John Cava H Tactician Kimberly Rover Gettynburg Miss Belle Richal

Three Army Soldiers Seek Lodging at City Station

Three U S Army men were housed at the Seventeenth Ward police station last night after being discharged about a month ago from five years service at Ft Leavenworth Kansas. They name Samuel Burgess James Dullly and James E Swinton all claim Baltimore origin and enlistment in the regular army. Each carried an honorable discharge paper and had wandered west then east before reaching the city.

United States Army Seventeenth Ward Ft. Leavenworth Kan Samuel Burgess James Dullly James E. Swinton Baltimore Hone

Man Boycotted Over 75 Cents Meal Debt at Mahonington

A railroad crew of about sixty workers from the Pittsburg and Western at Mahonington boycotted a man named Quillcot after he sued an Akron engineer for 75 cents owed for meals. After winning judgment and costs, Quillcot faced threats from railroad men against local vendors. He then traveled to Youngstown for food and warned of further trouble for those who sold him nothing.

Castax Pittsburg and Western Railroad Mahonington Quilleot Quillcot Akron Youngstown

Cape May Hotel Man's Fair Fails Under Liabilities

Anson H. Hamilton, proprietor of the Cape House and Shoreham Hotel at Cape May Point, has failed. Liabilities are stated at 100,000 dollars and assets to be determined.

Cape May Carrt May, WN. d Cot Anson H. Hamilton Cape House Shoreham Hotel Cape May Point

Weather outlook for the tri-state area from Boreas bureau

The United States Weather Bureau in this city reports generally fair and stationary temperatures with northerly winds. Comparative temperatures and pitch reads indicate stable conditions across Western Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Ohio for the period in question.

United States

Westeyans Elect Alfred Cookman Captain for New Year

Last year’s general athletic team elected Alfred Cookman captain for the current season. Freshman contests are planned late this month to reveal new material, with Captain Cookman and Track Athletic Association President Eldredge organizing. A football schedule lists October games against Harvard Trinity Amherst Princeton then New Haven and Providence with several championship events in New York and New Haven.

Stugge Middletown Harvard Cambridge Trinity Mortford Amherst Crescents Brooklyn Princeton New York New Haven Brown Providence Worcester University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia Branch Women’s Foreign Missionary Society Elects Officers

Erie reports the twenty-first annual Philadelphia Branch meeting where Mrs Chahoon resigned as Branch Secretary and new officers were elected. President Mrs M S Wheeler Phoenixville and Treasurer Mrs Bishop Foss Philadelphia head the slate, with Keen, Townsend and others named for secretarial and conference roles. Delegates to the National Branch and reserve delegates were chosen, with officers from the Pittsburg district noted.

Erie Philadelphia Women's Foreign Missionary Society The Methodist Episcopal Church Chahoon Wheeler Phoenixville J. 8 Keen Bishop Foss Townsend W. V. Hazeltine Warren Pittsburg

Irish Champion Peter Maher Arrives in New York

Peter Maher the Irish champion heavyweight arrived last night aboard the City of Paris from Queenstown. A fit 23 year old at 5 feet 11 inches and about 178 pounds in condition he says he came to America to fight and is ready for engagements with backing for any amount. He plans to start fighting soon and will stay as needed.

New York Peter Maher Queenstown Paris America Tam

River News and Notes Dispatch Update

Louisville Oct river conditions report a stationary river at o'clock with 1 foot 1 inch on the fall 3 feet 7 inches in the canal and 4 feet 6 inches below. Departures listed include Maassen Bellaire Lee H Brooks Cincinnati Congo Evansville E G Ragon Carrollton and Big Kanawha.

Louisville Falla Canal Maassen Bellaire Lee H. Brooks Cincinnati Congo Evansville E.G. Ragon Carrolltou Big Kanawha

Annual sharpshooters meet for medal at McKresront range

The Fourteenth and Eighteenth regiments hold their annual medal shoot at the Fourteenth regiment range this Saturday. Six sharpshooters from Co. 1 including Captain Coon, current medal holder, will compete at 20 300 and 50 yards. The I Co shoot follows here a week later with three qualified marksmen.

Farmers Alliances Threaten Local Hunting Grounds

In Lawrence County about twenty district Farmers Alliances publish warnings to keep hunters off members grounds risking clashes with locals. The notice prompts fears of widespread trespass prevention affecting Pittsburg Youngstown and nearby areas as farmers unite across counties. In Meigs County Ohio a runaway marriage leads to William C Silby being jailed for perjury over the bride age Blanche Raymond 15 of Mason County. The bride expresses fidelity to her husband despite charges.

Lawrence County Pittsburg Youngstown Parkersburg William C. Silby Meigs County Blanche Raymond James Raymond Mason County

100 Yard Race At Recreation Park Set For Tomorrow

Final deposit posted for a 100 yard race between Ed Beck of Sharpsburg and Ed Kinsey of Glenshaw. Tom Fullwood chosen to act as referee and pistol firer. Race to be run at Recreation Park tomorrow afternoon between 4 and 5 o clock.

Ed. Beck Sharpsburg Ed. Kinsey Glenshaw Tom Fullwood Refe Heix Recreation Park

Sullivan Draws Single Scull Challenge for $200

MoKgesront report says Dan Gould, noted baseballist and oarsman, will offer our Sullivan a single scull bout for $200 a side if he can secure a poet in Pittsburg. Gould plans to travel to the city tomorrow to arrange a date if possible.

MoKgesront Dan Gould Sullivan Pittsburg

River Stage and Weather Reports From Various Locations

Weather and river readings for towns including Allegheny, Evansville, Warren, and New Orleans show river levels rising or falling with cloud cover and cool temperatures. Shipping movements noted with arrivals at New Orleans and vessels headed downstream.

Evansville New Orleans Hickman St. Louis Au City

Rain Fails to Aid River Traffic Trials and Repairs

The long awaited rain brought only a six inch rise in pools, not enough to resume lower river packets. A new propeller for T. R. Hostetter completed a trial run. Orry Gaterr McDowann of Louisville promotes riverfront friends. Work at town continues under Patrol Fred Tippell as teams scrape the bar. The Lady Jenks burned to the waterline at New Albany, valued at $1,000 and insured. John A. Woop returns from Wheeling after examining the Bellaire bridge area with measurements and photos.

T. R. Hostetter Orry Gaterr McDowann Louisville Irs Frank Gil Paiot Fred Tippell Jenks New Albany Jerda Carrarx Jomn A. Woop Wheeling Bellaire

Portine Notes and Jeannettes Clash In Patchwork League

Ambiguous notes indicate Portine Notes not signed with Chicago club yet. The patched up Jeannettes face a Jean napeig League team in town today, with about a third of entries filled for an event at McKee's Rocket next Wednesday. Baldwin will hunt in West Virginia while local tall youths discuss a horse show and other community interests.

Caphiii St. Louis Boston Reds Chicage Boston New York Boston Rede Duffy Farrell the &T. Lowscreens Chicaze Anson Portine Ap Gumbent Chicago Jeannettes Jeannapeig Warratenhe McKee Wen K Merc Sinenare Ieee Ang Baldwin Virgula

Flux Epidemic Strikes Lincoln County in Drought

Huntington dispatch reports a violent flux outbreak in Lincoln County West Virginia amid drought conditions. Scores are ill and about six have died as physicians struggle to contain the spread. the cause remains unknown beyond its drought-associated appearance.

Huntington W.va Lincoln County

English Lutheran Church Synod to Assemble in Braddock

The English Lutheran Church Synod of the Pittsburgh district will meet in Braddock tomorrow. Rev. Mr. Poffinberger, vice president, will preach the synodical sermon at 7:30 p.m. An estimated 100 ministers and laymen are expected to attend with discussions on church topics. The synod will stay in session until next Wednesday.

Debtors’ Estates Report Fall in Johnstown

Johnstown on October 8 reports the assigned estate of T. R. Marshall, who failed a week ago, shows total liabilities only partially documented while creditors await final figures.

Johnstown T. R. Marshall

Bausman May Withdraw From Presbyterian Church

Rochester dispatch reports keen interest in the Allegheny Presbytery called meeting on October 1 over Rev. Mr. Bausman. Rumors of his withdrawal and formation of a Congregational church circulate, but cooler heads doubt the move and favor retaining his pastoral role within the Presbyterian Church.

Rochester Allegheny Presbytery Bausman Presbyterian Church Congregational Church Barnsman Mr. Bausman Pavel

Burro Nearly A Century Old In McKeesport

A Philadelphia burro named Madge arrived in McKeesport and is said to be nearly 100 years old. Previously owned by Tom Scott of the Pennsylvania Railroad, she was sold to W. H. Folwell of Philadelphia about 15 years ago after a 25 year Scott tenancy. The retired animal still performs kittenish tricks from Scott household days.

McKeresport Madge Philadelphia Tom Scott Pennsylvania Railroad W. H. Folwell Scott Mre Mudge

Union officers elected at Lycoming County meeting

At Williamsport session of the Christian Endeavor Union officers were elected with Rev. George B. Stewart named president. Other officers include J. H. Breed J. O. Miller D. J. McNaullan W. J. Partridge Amos Johnson J. F. Hartman M. H. Moore E. A. Wood D. M. Stearns H. W. Behney A. M. Philpott Rev. Mr. Jeffreys Francis Haines C. A. Brown W. A. Ferguson and Thomas Hart Jr. Altoona chosen as next meeting site.

Williamsport Oct. S Christian Endeavor Union George B. Stewart Harrisburg J. H. Breed Philadelphia J. O. Miller York D. J. McNaullan Pittsburg W. J. Partridge Scranton Amos Johnson J. F. Hartman Altoona M. H. Moore Roaring Springs E. A. Wood D. M. Stearns H. W. Behney Lancaster A. M. Philpott Mr. Jeffreys Oil City Francis Haines Easton C. A. Brown W. A. Ferguson Grace Church Thomas Hart, Jr

Tragedy as 13-year-old Jennie Milligan Struck on Railroad

In Wheeling on October 8 a girl named Jennie Milligan aged 13 left her Burlington home and lay on the Cleveland and Pittsburg Railroad track. The last passenger train shortly after cut her to pieces. No motive given for the act.

Wheeling Jennie Milligan Burlington Cleveland and Pittsburg

Miners' entombed bodies recovered at Glen Carbon

Four entombed miners at Glen Carbon near Pottsville were recovered Wednesday after four days and nights trapped underground. Separately, James Donehoo, last seen near Bargettstown fifty years ago, reappeared at his brother's home in Beaver, Alabama, with family. A freight train incident near Lewistown injured Conductor Powell, who lost a hand and watch was stolen, then left unconscious by robbers.

Tuo Glen Carbon Pottsville James Donehoo Donehoo Beaver Bargettstown Alabama Tnauis Lewint Powell Tmmps

Major fires hit Detroit packing house and New York mansion

In Detroit Parker & Co.'s packing house suffered $100,000 in damage with one man killed and about a dozen others burned or injured. In New York a four story brown stone mansion owned by Mrs. Haywood Cutting and occupied by Mrs. August Belmont was gutted, with the Belmont family and servants barely escaping. loss estimated at $200,000.

Detroit Parker & Co New York Haywood August Belmont Loas

Brotherhood Unites Rail Conductors Under One Name

At a conference of the Brotherhood of Railroad Conductors and the Order of Railway Conductors representatives agreed to consolidate under the latter name and to pursue a general federation of all train service organizations.

Depark Raptros Brotherhood of Railroad Conductors The Order of Railway Conductors

Pennsylvania Railroad Excursion to Rhododendron Park 1891

On October 10 1891 the Pennsylvania Railroad announces a select excursion to Rhododendron Park Lloydsville Pa with autumn foliage views. Excursion tickets sold from listed points and a special train schedule includes departure from Pittsburgh and stops at Shadyside Wilkinsburg Braddock Turtle Creek Wilmerding Irwin Jeannette Greensburg Latrobe Blairsville Johnstown Cresson Altoona and Lloydsville with return via Altoona and stopovers allowed until November 11. Tickets good for return and stop off at Altoona with Mel's neckwear promotion by James H. Aqu Co.

Pennsylvania Railroad Company Lloydsville Pittsburore Shadyside Bob Liberty Wilkingburz Braddock Turtle Creek Wilmerding Irwin Jeannette Greensburg Latrobe Blairsville Inc Johnstown Cresson Sestrate Ates Altoona Bellwood Lloydaville Ewe Lloydsville Sp. M

Police nab fake jewelers at Stern's pawns shop

Detective Fitzgerald arrested two men at Stern's pawnshop trying to dispose of jewelry and revolvers. They identified as William Ross and Jo Black burn with homes listed as Wheeling Steubenville and Columbus. A Columbus Hotel card was torn up. they were photographed, and Steubenville police later said they were not there. They await transfer by an officer from Steubenville.

Fitzgerald Stern Central Station William Ross Jo Blackburn Wheeling Steubenville Columbus

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