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Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1889

Page

6

Blues Win Pennant as Brooklyn Tops American Association

The Blues, Braddocks, and Pittsburgs clash in a county league feature. Brooklyn secures the American Association pennant while Baldwin exits after poor support as Latonia and Jerome Park racing lures attention. The Blues fared better than East End Athletics in their meeting with Pittsburgh yesterday, though betting against amateurs remains a challenge for the locals.

Braddock Blues Brooklyn Ball Club Mark Baldwin Latonia Jerome Park Blues East End Athletics Pittsburgs East

Brooklyn Wins Final Game After Columbus Errors

The Brooklyn pennant winners closed the season with an easy victory over Columbus as errors aided their win. Baldwin left after an injury in the sixth, with O Connor and Hy Terry contributing on offense and defense. Game duration about two hours and five minutes.

CoLtmBrs Brooklyns Columbus Baldwin Faerlook Ereys Steveke O'Connor Cream Hy Terry Pete Devle

Kansas City Edges Louisville In Tight Fall Classic

In Louisville on October 11 Kansas City defeated Louisville in a close final game. Swartzel pitched for Kansas City and Ewing for Louisville, both effective. Fielding was sloppy with multiple costly errors by both sides. Beere and Hamilton led batting efforts with notable scores, while Shannon and Klong contributed early hits.

Loussville Kansas City Swartzel Ewing Louisville Beere

Cincinnati St Louis clash ends in tight loss

In Cincinnati on October 14 the Reds fought hard with St Louis until the sixth inning when Mullane yielded a double and two singles for two earned runs and the visitors took a lead. Silver King pitched superbly for the Browns with no walks and eight strikeouts. Hecker favored St Louis in the umpiring. McCarty’s great catch of Holliday’s line drive and Duffee’s fielding highlighted the game.

Cincinnati Cincinnatis St. Louis Mullane Silver” King Browns Hecker McCarty Holliday Duffee

Athletics Easily Beat His Team In Short Game

Philadelphia October 14 The Athletic and Hilimmore clubs played a five inning game before 78 spectators. McMahon pitched well for the Athletics and Cunningham was hit hard. Baltimore claimed the next open date, while Athletics paid off postponed games with St Louis.

Philadelphia Athletic Hilimmore St Louis Baltimore McMahon Cunningham

Matterson Wins Thames Championship Row From Putney to Mortlake

Matterson led from the start and held a clear advantage throughout the fall championship course on the Thames from Putney to Mortlake, finishing eight lengths ahead of his opponent.

Putney Mortlake Thames Matterson

Trotting at Lexington Opens Amid Slow Track and Cold Weather

Lexington trots began under the Kentucky Trotting Horse Breeders Association with cold cloudy weather and a slow track. Axtell was exhibited but did not start in the stake race. The first race for the four year old stake was unfinished and postponed to tomorrow. attendance was large.

Lextratox Lexington Kentucky

The Games Will Count Postponed Contests Opinion

A special telegram from Kansas City reports Attorney L C Kranthoff stating the American Assoc constitution fixes the regular season end date and limits days for postponed championship games After Cincinnati meetings October 15 16 and 17 were set for rescheduling any games played then must count as regular title games He did not comment on disputed games.

Kansas City L. C. Kranthoff The American Asson Cincinnati Ron Kranthoff

Roving Entries at Morria Park Races

The card lists six races at Morria Park with mixed odds on numerous runners. First race covers one and one eighth miles with Danbeyne, Barrister, Sorrento and Bridgelight among others. Second race fields five furlongs including Heatherton Major Daley Belle Peyton gelding Express Flambeau Hockey Adamant and more. Third race is about one and one sixteenth miles with Defaulter Brit E ter Reporter and others. Fourth race shows seven furlongs with Young Duke Glendale Belle Air Thadrow and more. Fifth race features seven furlongs with several favorites and prices. Sixth race, the Farewell stakes, is three quarters of a mile with Practical Son Civil Service Heathen Elmstone Queen Toy Punster and others.

Danbeyne Barrister Sorrento Bridgelight Heatherton Major Daley Belle Peyton Express Flambeau Hockey Adamant Oregona Cancan Haste Brit Ter Reporter Jerome Park Jessica Id Chieftain Carrie C King Crab Tristan Facial Madstone Sin Kerin Ear Reporter Secon Oggard Fea Eo Nee Bradford Cee Saps Fleve Ferguson Vardee Orator Erie Alfred B Furey Burnside Phib Vesper Belle Ben Marron Lon Prin Ward Eleve Geronimo the Belle Luann Follan Bertha Kingsmate Village Maid Mazie Man Charite Dreox Lemonee Shin Cre Gucopener Middlestone Buckley mile—Bravo Jab Lemonez Charie Dreux Kanes Ban Fis Seren Deception Bell Il Lucy H Lonely Coat

Per Pet eration Test Court Brooklyns Baltim at St. Louis

Fragmentary sports card style text lists teams and scores including Brooklyns Baltim St. Louis and Louisville plus city abbreviations and odd numbers. The readable items show matchups and uneven figures, but lacked a clear single outcome or event explanation. The fragment suggests a sequence of game results rather than a cohesive report.

Brooklyns Baltim St. Louis Athletice i Keness Cincinnatis Louisvilles

Races at Jerome Park end in confusion on Blue Monday

Blue Monday at Jerome Park on October 14 brought light attendance under 1,000 as chaotic starts and jostling officials marred the program. Several races saw disputed outcomes and a volatile crowd as starter actions and protests led to a re-run of the sixth race.

Kilrain Returns From New York Plans Sparring Exhibitions

Jake Kilrain returns from New York and will start school in haie while preparing exhibitions with pro sparers from other cities. Post exhibition will be with Joe Lannon after refusing several offers.

Batimone Jake Kilrain New York Haie Citics Joe Lannon

St. Louis Team to Play Two Here Before Philadelphia Trip

Cincinnati dispatch reports the St. Louis and Cincinnati Baseball Clubs will contest two games in Cincinnati tomorrow. After the doubleheader St. Louis will proceed by early evening train to Philadelphia for further action.

Cincinnati St. Louis Philadelphia

Ents CLaY wins or unfinished trot at Terre Haute

Terre Haute yesterday featured a 2:27 trot with Ents CLaY victorious or the race left incomplete. The Homestead cones were set to meet the Pittsburgs at Recreation Park tomorrow amid talk of a Brooklyns Giants championship. Postponed games can be played through Thursday to stay aligned with the standings.

Terre Haute Homestead Pittsburgs Recreation Park Brooklyns Giants Crick Jerome Park Browns Drealyns

Day at Latonia Races Report Amid Cold Weather

Crncrixsall, October 14.Latonia races ran on a good track though the cold weather kept attendance low. Bookmakers profited as patrons bet heavily. The program featured several maidens and a purse race with long odds, noting Warriors, Cassell, Marion and Ballyhoo among contenders and Bettina winning a forward surge in the final stretch.

Latonia Katee Mary Hay Emily Cecil Twilight Anne Fiser Esweeel Cinchitt Cassell Waldo Johnson Marion Im Roxanna Il War Peak Marion C Syaldo Jotinona Casella Ecstacy Others War Falk Goteway Bes Mactan ¢ Sede Wibuten Costa Palermo Thatcher Kenilworth Ballymena Lhen al Albert Hallymena Princess Mate Reat Scott Estelle Bettina Princess Sarce Ballyhoo Great Scott Princess Bowsling Fred Wooley Censor HG E Tommie Fred Woole R Lense Fred Wooley Buckler

Trial in Lake City Ends with Not Guilty Verdict

The District Court jury found not guilty in a prize fight case near Lake City Utah on October 4. Details are unclear due to damaged text but the verdict was delivered after a lengthy trial of the defendants Wlorer and Bates amid contested claims of responsibility and strong competition to secure a win.

Balt Lake Utah Wlorer Bates Gui Is We Fain Annie

Quay Drives Virginia Campaign as Postoffice Fight Heats Up

Senator Quay travels to Washington to direct the Virginia battle against Democrats led by Mahone. He plans to press for a quick settlement of the Frank Case postmastership fight and watches the Pittsburg postoffice contest, while officials like Walter Lyon head to Washington for legal matters.

Quay Washington Mahone Virginia Senator Quay National Committee Union Pittsburg Larkin McKean Ford Frank P. Case Beaver Beaver Statesman Allegheny County Major Montooth Hastings U. S Qua H. Boyer Pennsylvania Walter Lyon U.S Miller Windom

Pistol Fatality Sparks Shootout At Courthouse Steps

A Mississippi town report details Dr. W M Tett killing F C Collins with buckshot after a courtroom incident. Bystander Quitman Perton wounded as Turner and Tett exchanged pistol fire. Tett wounded himself. Evening details note prior Osaka tragedy link and later pistol duel aftermath.

Court House Collings Turner Collins Tett Perton

Acquittal shocks Dumfries courtroom over Earl of Galloway case

In Dumfries, the jury acquits the Earl of Galloway of misbehavior toward young girls. The verdict provokes strong disapproval among spectators, tutors, and commoners who believe the evidence clearly pointed to guilt.

Dumfries Earl of Galloway Nnns Nhon Ax Redien

A BAD NEIGHBORHOOD SAND BAGS AND WHISKEY FATAL

Edward H Woodbridge a 38 year old customs inspector was found drunk at Thirty second street and Seventh avenue with a fractured skull and died days later at Roosevelt Hospital. Thomas Carey was found unconscious at Thirty third street and Seventh avenue and remains so. Wounds resemble sandbag blows. Cosfey a Portland Conn hotelkeeper reported missing money and a ring in his last sighting.

Dispatch New York Edward H. Woodbridge Thirty-second Street Seventh Avenue Roosevelt Hospital Thomas Carey Thirty-third Street Cosfey Portland Conn

Missing Mellie Hanlon is in Johnstown, letter claims

In Johnstown Mrs I M Reese of Braddock says Mellie Hanlon the girl who disappeared last week is in Johnstown The letter says Mellie admitted to Reese that her mother beat her cruelly and Mellie told about the harsh treatment on Tuesday

I. M. Reese Braddock Mellie Hanlon Johnstown Mellie Reese

Counting Battle Shapes Montana Legislature Fight

Good at counting. News from Butte reports Silver Bow Canvassing Board threw out the Horstake Tunnel precinct, removing a 168 to 4 vote margin. Republicans cheer, Democrats fear court action could grant Republicans control of the Legislature. Lewis and Clark counts ongoing with possible Helena irregularities. Senate 8 GOP 8 Dem. House 30 GOP 25 Dem. Democrats plan to file contests. outcome hinges on court rulings and valid vote counts.

Hevenxa Mont Butte Silver Bow County Horstake Tunnel Supreme Court Toole Lewis and Clark Helena Montana Senate House Democratic State Committee de Wolf Silver Bow

Their Jolly General Assembly in Philadelphia

Chauncey F. Black will call to order the first general assembly of the Democratic Societies of the State at Thalia Hall Philadelphia with about 700 in attendance. Prominent figures include Elliott Eisner Benj Mead Edmund Bigler and many Allegheny county leaders. The assembly aims to shape leadership for the party with debates on offices and a noon to river excursion on Wednesday.

Philadelphia Chauncey F. Black Senate Harrisburg General Assembly Democratic Societies of the State Thalia Hall Crown and Callowhill Streets Elliott P. Eisner Democratic State Committee Benj. M. Mead Ita Edmund A. Bigler William L. Scott Ene John Blairing & Morris Greene A. J. Hughes G. T. Rafferty J. M. Guffey Patrick Foley James A. Atwell William J. Brennen Allegheny County J. B. Larkin Pittsburg Randall Club H. Willis Bland Berks Jotce Hhagerman Preanet Green A. E. Dive Harrisburg Pa Patriot Willian Gpa John A James A. Coyle J. Sage Lancaster Robert E. Wright Allen H. Focht Allentown Senator Hess Northampton Henry C. Bander Doylestown Af M. McKinnoe York L Irwin Steele Ashland Wikes F. Harritty Richard Ik Cuatebaat Schan

Epidemic of Hydrophobia Strikes Meriden Kansas

In Meriden Jefferson county several hydrophobia cases from a mad dog attack are reported. Maud Barr, among the victims, was brought to Atchison for madstone treatment and showed temporary improvement after application. Three Peebles children were bitten but show no symptoms, while one of seven farmer’s children developed hydrophobia. The father refuses medical help, trusting God for his children’s fate.

Atchison, Kan Meriden Jefferson County Maud Barr Peebles

Grave desecration at Emerson grave investigated in Concorn

Funeral party at Sleepy Hollow Cemetery in Concorn, Mass, reported grave desecration of Ralph Waldo Emerson. Investigations indicate resurrectionists attempted to rob the grave, with the head of the poet suspected, and Boston medical college agents eyed. Police vow to uncover the desecrators of the revered poet's resting place.

Concorn Mass Sleepy Hollow Ralph Waldo Emerson Boston Medical College America

Career Ends as Bird Is Killed in Suspected shooting

A telegram from Madison County reaches the U S Court in Jacksonville noting the killing of John Bird last Saturday night at his home near town. Bird, known as a troublesome and violent political figure, stalked by drunken sprees and frequent gunfire, had long stirred unease in the area. No details on the shooter or motive were available.

Jacksonville Fla United States Court Madson Blackbelt John Bird Bird

Divide It Between Them Berlin Peace Talks Begin

Political circles in Berlin report a productive exchange between Emperor William and the Czar. Officials say progress points toward a peace framework with Bubelon and Necze referenced as related conditions or sides in the negotiations.

Berlin William Czar Bubelon Necze

Pension Bureau to Recover Misdated Pension Increases

Twenty one Pension Bureau employees had pension re ratings unlawfully raised. Secretary Blaine and Senator Manderson set a precedent by ruling the increases illegal. The Interior Department will pursue recovery from future payments and withholdings to repay the debt, with several employees already departed from the service.

Pension Bureau Treasury Senator Manderson Blaine Congress Wasamorton Noble Manderson Department Tanner Secretary of the Interior Amon di Evensee Pension Office

Tariff Revision Favored by President and Cabinet Aides

Washington October 14 reports indicate the President may propose significant tariff revisions in his forthcoming message. Windom favors reform while Blaine also supports quick action by Congress to address tariff concerns. Republicans in both Houses urged to unite and pass a bill meeting popular demand without harming established industries.

Washington Windom Blaine Congress Lodge Secre Con

Army reorganization stalled by bills and debates

Washington October 14 The long discussed army reorganization remains distant as Congress weighs multiple bills. Manderson proposes adding 50 infantry companies to create a 12 company three battalion system with promotions and pay increases totaling 104120 annually. Steele favors eight companies per regiment in peace while maintaining full officering.

Ipatory Washumeton D. C Manderson Cavalry Artillery Crain Harmer Funston Warner

Chicago Means Business World’s Fair Campaign Opens in Capital

Chicago launches its drive for the 1892 World’s Fair in the Fifty first Congress by opening headquarters at Willard's Hotel. Edwin Walker and E. S. Taylor lead the effort to woo Western lawmakers, offering a cigar and Chicago liquor as they pledge support.

Washmotes Chicago Willard’s Edwin Walker Windy City Congressional Action E. 8. Taylor Washington Prairie Town

Delegates Attend International Maritime Conference Gathering

Delegates to the International Maritime Conference convene at the Capital Wasniretor on October 14 for the conference deliberations and proceedings.

Wasniretor

International Marine Conference Opens In Washington

The American delegates meet at the State Department to discuss the conference program. They will assemble in the diplomatic reception room Wednesday at 11 o'clock and be formally received by Secretary Blaine.

Portugal International Marine Conference Semmary Cottman State Department Blaine

Desperate jail break ends with bloodied escape bid

Harry Franklin, a prisoner in Hrirston jail, attacked Sheriff Griswold with a salt glass shard weapon. A struggle across staircases left Franklin badly injured with 17 scalp cuts while the Sheriff sustained minor injuries. Franklin fled to East St Louis and was later arrested while attempting to loot Louisville and Nashville shops.

Harry Franklin Franklin Wilton Litchfield Griswold

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