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Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 02, 1891

Page

6

Great Feature Event At East and West Turf Meetings

Baldwin led the focal side with Pop Corkhill shining as a prominent figure. Corkhill hit a decisive ninth inning, scoring from a sharp hit, while Baldwin and Bierbauer contributed key hits. The Philadelphia squad showed some struggle with fielding and pitching, but Corkhill’s barrage, including a late homer, defined the outcome in a high tension contest.

Baldwin Corkhill Mark Philadelpha Quaker City Pop Allegheny County Lally Hanlon Esper

Cincinnati Routs Boston in Close Baseball Tilt

A tight game at bat failed for Boston as Cincinnati surged late to win. McPhee and Kelly made key plays while Clarkson and Clarkeon yielded the mound for Cincinnati. Final score reflected strong defense and late scoring momentum by the Reds.

Cincinnati Boston McePhee Kelly Pre Suse Atendaare Ei Kostor Heiae Oiteng Tathams Stove, LL Ee Halligsnr Urowting Holiidas Cictnoath Kelts Wiredie Clarkson Pitebed Bai Awe Ry Nhines Ty Clarkeon al—Kelie Wid Huret

Clevelanders Beat Brooklyns To Rise In Standings

Nearly 1100 spectators watched Cleveland defeat Brooklyn as Young limited them while Cleveland hitters and fielders like Childs Barkett and Pinckney produced. Final scoring line shows Cleveland 6 Brookins 2 as ace pitchers and strong offense fueled a high scoring afternoon.

Clevelarn Sept. L Cleveland Brooklyns Young

Unclear sports box score with mixed team names and scores

Fragmented game notes show Chicago and New York references, player initials and partial scores, plus an uneven league schedule glimpse. Missing full names, teams, dates, and complete results prevent precise recap.

Unclear baseball scorecard fragment with teams and umpires

Fragmentary score report listing teams such as Baltimore Milwaukee and Washington with hits and errors. Mentions names like Healy Townsend Killen Vaughn and McCullough Doyle Jamestown Elmira and Jamestown umpires Williams and La.

Benn Ieee Dowse Boston Columbus Baltimore Airsaker Teries Healy Townsend Killen Aaa Vaughn Milwaukee Philadelphia— Athletic Cceccamees O'S Ashington Lostavne Wadisington Ioaieiies Tite Dileen I Dtrie Olean Erin Lesa McCullough Doyle Erie Manifee Boyd Jamestown Wmary Basc Elmira Elmi Jones Hess Unis Fisnigan Williams

Athletics Edge Kennedy Colts In Close Uniontown Bout

In Uniontown JonseTows on September 1 the Athletics defeated Kennedy's Colts 2-0 after a tense contest. Only one run was scored by each side in the first five innings, with strong pitching from West and Altman. The home team played a nearly perfect game and held the visitors to few chances.

Phillies Baldwin JonseTows Spectall Kennedy Uniontown Athletics Stirling West Tad Altman

Eclipse Club Shines In Exciting 6 6 6 Tie at Alliance

The Eclipse baseball team from East Liverpool visited Alliance Ohio for a highly entertaining exhibition game. The score finished deadlocked at 6 to 6, with a lively crowd and notable plays throughout.

Alliance Eclipse Ball Club Liverpool

Point Breeze Opening Brings Crashes and Fast Times at Grand Circuit

At Point Breeze Philadelphia two accidents disrupt opening day of the Grand Circuit week. Geers escapes unhurt as Rob Taylor smashes into Maggie Rosensky. other mishaps injure sulkys but not riders. Crowds around 2,500 witness several new records amid lively racing on a tough track.

Philadelphia Piumladelphia Geers Point Breese Rob Taylor Maggie Rosensky John W N. H Baltimore Odell Maggie R Briggs Dirable Hoy Ana Cas Fine Itoy Drepite Geers Fred Folger Alan Grant Ello Pleers Alwintias Sheridan Maggie B Sadie M Bellman

Latonia Races Results at Cincinnati Meet

Latonia track cards from Cincinnati show race by race outcomes with winners and placers. Names such as Bore Radcliffe Hood and Stella Walter appear amid time records like 1:48 and 40 percent, reflecting a confused OCR capture of the Latonia meeting results.

Cincinnati Radcliffe Res Hood Philorath Twa Faithful Reller Parole Ee Dessie

Military Sport at Mt Gretna Sparks Regimental Contests

The first day of regimental team trials at Mt Gretna ends abruptly by a sharp stem. The Sixteenth Regiment defeats the Thirteenth Regiment by 3 points for the first time in three years. Robert Coleman contends for cash prizes and a new heavily gold plated champion badge to honor top scores. The brigade results list includes Alx3 as the top finisher before the storm halts play.

MT. Gretna Sixteenth Regiment Segond Brigade Thirteenth Regiment Robert Coleman Arenisthaus

Good Rifle Contest Near Morrison Farm

One of the season’s best rifle contests occurred at the Morrison farm in Long Ran. Local marksmen Louis Provance and John Behmidt faced 76 yards with tight accuracy, Behmidt winning by six inches amid a gathering of sports delegates.

Local baseball and football results from weekend play

Scores tell of Gleason on the mound likely for a silver leaf loss while Shadyside defeated Pittsburg by five. Lake Erie football aims to challenge local teams with the Hroomfield Rovers. End Gymnastic Club hosts a close indoor meet with Gow and Gow poised for action. Gowao Gee elol competes in the Tana Kieren Tournament delayed to Monday.

L. C Chicago Mrer Jack McAuliffe Fee Pan Gleason Silver Leafs Silver Stars Shadyside Pittsverea Tod Lake Erie Hroomfield Rovers Young Athens Laneen Pittsburg Ayers Oerth Peco End G Daly Wester SW. B C. A. Buch Altoona Ieee

Corner Stone Laid for Washington Avenue M E Chapel

Night ceremony in the Thirty-first ward marked by the laying of the corner stone of the Washington Avenue M E Church. Rev J W McIntyre T led prayers as Dr T S Boyle spoke on church value and community welfare. The brick chapel at Washington avenue and Maple Street will be 61 by 78 feet costing about 25000 with over half raised.

Thirty-first Ward Washington Avenue M.E J. W. McIntyre T. S. Boyle Braddock M. E. Church Worshi M. E New York Advocate Pittsburg J. W. Myles

McKeesport Sidewalk Fight Triggers Arrests

The crackdown on sidewalk goods display leads to the arrest of A. B. ONeil for disorderly conduct after he refused to remove items from the curb in front of his store. Officer John Henderson reports more arrests to come as enforcement tightens.

McExesront Sept. L John Henderson A. B. O'Neil

Melbourne's Shower Sparks Local Rain Debate

A Cheyenne weather tale recounts two showers totaling near half an inch, attributed by locals to Melbourne's secret rainmaking method. Captain Ravenscroft doubts the prophet's forecast and notes the rain's local nature centered around a 90 mile area. Experiments will continue as Melbourne bets on wider showers if proven.

Cheyenne Frank Melbourne Ravenscroft Weather Bureau Melbourne Artificia

Central American Political Unrest and Elections Fears

Letters from Guatemala report rising election excitement with fear no vote may occur. President Barrillas might extend term and seek dictatorial power, triggering regional instability. Nicaragua fears a stalled cane project due to funds, while Honduras shows growing opposition to President Bogran and possible force to remove his allies.

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The Small Fry Barking

The Guatemala and Salvador press insult the United States over the City of Panama incident. Each side accuses the other of arrogance toward smaller nations. No war danger in Central America. the Nicaragua incident stems from the Nicaraguan president’s personal spite. An Inter Ocean telegraph system will open publicly soon, enabling competing lines to Puebla Veracruz Jalapa.

City Mexico Guatemala Salvador United States Panama Central America Nicar Puebla Verma Cruz Jalapa

Illinois Leaders to Dedicate Gettysburg Monuments

Governor Fifer and survivors from the 82d Infantry and the 8th Illinois Cavalry depart for Gettysburg to dedicate monuments on the battlefield. Ex-Governor Beveridge, chairman of the Illinois Monumental Cement, will present the monuments to Fifer, who will respond for Illinois. The Cavalry unit led the action on the Union right.

Fifer 82D Infantry Curcano Eighth Ilinois Gettyson J. L. Beveridge Illinois Monumental Cement Ifer Illinois Beveridge Eighth Cavalry Gettysbargees

Caprivi and War Minister Prepare Major Announcement

Benrrix reports that Chancellor Von Caprivi and Minister of War Von Kaltenborn-Staden have held frequent audience with the Emperor as a prelude to an important disclosure.

Caprivi Benrrix Chancellor von Caprivi Herr von Kaltenborn

Collided with the Law Collage of Arrests in City Court Roundup

Deputy Mayor McKelvey held Le Bowmas Steece for stealing oil well tools. Mona Hexxessr faces aggravated assault charges before Alderman McGarey. Joggie Kaselmeier committed to mail on a serious charge before Alderman Hartman and awaits a hearing Saturday. Ital ians AxTexe Vanier and Diano Spinelli bailed for a magistrate hearing Tuesday. Joan J. Prinsox, a fugitive, arrested for embezzlement by Andrew J. Cox and handed to detectives. J. H. Kress settled with his wife after a desertion charge before Alderman Succop. Jacon Nav suspects Charles Cuoppert in a shooting. Nav prompts arrest. Jomx Storinixt charges Marx Reisic with assault. Reisic jailed in a Seventh Street shanty booth. hearing tomorrow. JonNacson arrested for breaking into an Arabian peddler’s home and stealing watches and breast pins. Thomas Mitten’s hearing for disturbing the Southside street disturbance. MicHAEL O Leary charged with felonious assault and battery and weapons threats. O Leary to submit to an assault at Moorhead’s mill.

le Bowmas Steece McKelvey Mona Hexxessr Southside George Hoffing McGarey Joggie Kaselmeier Gottlieb Komesch Hartman AxTexe Vanier Diano Spinelli Buffalo Mwyndman Joan J. Prinsox Lancaster Andrew J. Cox Philadelphia J. H. Kress Succop Jacon Nav Brownaville Avenue Charles Cuoppert Jomx Storinixt Burns Marx Reisic Reisio Seventh Street Jonnacson Terry Eleventh Ward Basin Alley Thomas Mitten Joseph Einmiller Gottfried Simmons Michael O'Leary Alderman McMasters J. H.igoee Moorhead Vey O'Leary

Temperature and Rainfall Brief

Local weather note reports a high near 78 and mentions men in a mnemonic context. No further readable details about rainfall or dates available.

River News and Notes Louisville Water Movements

River report from Louisville notes business good and clear weather. River levels at 7 o clock show falls 6 feet 4 inches canal 8 feet and 17 feet below. Captain John A. Wood of Pittsburgh in the city. Boats Big Sandy City of Clarksville City of Owensboro and Big Kanawha departed for Cincinnati Evansville Carrollton and Kentucky River destinations.

Dispatch Louisville Sept. L John A. Wood Pittsbory Cincinnati Clarksville Kentucky River Owensboro Evansville Big Kanawha Carrollton

River Gauges Report Water Levels and Weather

Upper gauges show Allegheny four feet four inches and falling. Moroastown four feet six and station fair. Neville four feet eleven inches and falling. Annen river one foot and falling. Thermometers read eighty two and seven at one o clock.

Moroastown Neville R. m. Annen

Diverse Historical Items Highlight 19th Century News

The report lists a series of incidents including robberies, ship pursuits, and rail disasters with coroner verdicts. It notes British Columbia seal poaching, a Russian naval pursuit, German wage decisions, and railroad charters in the United States. It mentions a Welsh colony plan and Catholic congress discussions in Dantzic with Windthorst memorials, and a retrospective on Sir Charles Tupper.

Tos Tain Jean Lewis

Carlsbad Sprudel Salts Endorsed By New Yorker With Gout Relief

A prominent New Yorker with eighteen months of gout and rheumatic pain credits Carlsbad Sprudel Salts with complete relief after six weeks of use. He notes dieting early on and claims the product restored health and spirits, urging others to try the genuine remedy marked Eisner & Mendelson Co., New York.

Carlsbad Eisner & Mendelson Co New York

River Traffic and Weather Report Summary

River levels fluctuate with readings at 6 feet and 17 feet 9 inches at Cincinnati and Memphis. Vessels depart for Pittsburgh Parkersburg Cairo and St Louis while barges and wharf traffic update with showers and clear conditions. The Belle of Memphis sails to St Louis and John Gilmore heads to New Orleans amid falling water.

Courier Parkersburg Bedford Pittsburg Keystone State Cincinnati Clear Cairo Jay Goukd Leewis Etheridge Plum Point St. Louis Arkansas City Dillion Mike Memphis Belle of John Gilmore New Orleans Hiver

River Wickets Raised. Davis Island Dam Work Nears Finish

The river sits at 3 feet as crews complete raising the wickets at Davis Island dam today. Old bridge plans caused a floor height dispute with the United States engineer ordering adjustments. The defendant company claims $4,188.17 for extra work prompted by the changed plans.

Davis Island Dam S. McCauley Gtslioneny Pittsburg & Ny Pany Fort Sean Iron Eee

Late News In Brief From Across The World And States

A batch of late items reports Governor Brown of Kentucky sworn in with militia camps planned at Ward's Farm. Cyclone injuries and crop damage hit Italy. Chicago unions push eight hour day. Canton Ohio People’s party fields a full county ticket. Western Geological Congress members begin their junket. Jay Gould rumored to buy Denver Rio Grande. Foreign World’s Fair Commission overlooked Kong State. Augustin Daly’s New York company scores success. International Meteorological Congress adjourns in Munich. Missouri Alliance battles sub treasury plan per Senator Peffer. Thomas McGreevy of Canada settled in Portland Missouri. Monterey coast defense delays due to missing armor plates. Rochester PA Heat and Light Gas raises rates. Georgia legislature considers pension for needy Confederate veterans. St Louis to celebrate Archbishop Kendricks ordination anniversary. World’s Fair excursions planned from Central and South American nations. Dayton creditors reject 25c on the dollar offer from defunct writer firms. Mexican tariff cuts paper duties. Diaz seeks cheaper education. Northwestern lumber dealers organize in Minneapolis for price advance. Statesmen debate Senator Sherman’s Paulding speech. New wheat flows into Duluth. few Dakota farmers hold wheat. Maine cruiser engine test satisfactory on East River. Senator Squires of Washington denies Brazilian mission. Ex Senator declines interstate commerce post. Lieutenant Brown reports bicycle experiments to War Dept. Notable people include Charles White and Paris Nagio. Pittsburgh to Dayton train crash kills two. habeas corpus writs in Russian case returnable. A landslide on River D Drive in Austria may alter river course and disrupt Canadian Pacific depot operations.

Brown Kentucky Union Chicago People's Party Canton Geological Congress Jay Gould Denver and World's Fair Commission Augustin Daly New York Dramatic Company International Meteorological Congress Munich Peffer Missouri Alliance Sub-Treasury Thomas McGreevy Canada Portland Monterey Heat and Light Gas Company Rochester Georgi St. Louis Kendrick Dayton Diaz Northwestern Minneapolis Sherman Paulding Duluth Maine East River New York Squires Washi War Department Connections National Guard Charles White M Toft Leake Paris Nagio Pitts Western Railroad Een Alanson Knox Auatele Murrell Bandais New York Barre Peetoskey Mich Austria Canadian Pacific Railway Nejeon B. O

Physicians of Electropathic Institute Praised by Patient

Mrs Mary Roberts of Oakley alley credits the Electropathic Institute at 507 Penn avenue with curing her nervous prostration and heart weakness after other doctors failed. She says after treatment she recovered health, appetite returned, and weight stabilized, expressing strong public confidence in the physicians.

Electropathic Institute Penn Avenue Mary Roberts Oakley Alley Tee Olch Eutropathic Institute

Remarkable Evidence From Port Perry Patient

Thomas McGreevey of Port Perry testifies he suffered from catarrh deafness and stomach trouble before seeking Electropathic Institute care at 07 Penn Ave Noe. After diagnosis he was told his condition was curable and reports full recovery of deafness catarrh stomach issues and nervous distress.

Thomas McGreevey Port Perry Electropathic Institute Penn Avenoe Na” Sr

Prominent Patients Speak: Electropathic Institute Cures

Evidence mounts for Electropathic Institute treatment as Mrs. M. A. Sankey, of Lacock Street, Allegheny, reports relief from severe throat pain and paralysis after electrical therapy at 507 Penn Avenue. Mrs. John Fields of Beaver Avenue says she regained movement and now walks unassisted after five years of paralysis. Jasper Palmer of Lawn Street praises the doctors after chronic rheumatism improved under their care.

The Electropathic Institute Foneck Street Allegheny Sankey M. A. Sankey Phylans Ceudere Asea John Fields Beaver Avenue Ainat Penn Avenue Met J. Palmer Pittsburg Lawn Street Craft Avenue Fourteenth Ward Lacock Street Higart Electropathic

Embroidered Dresses and Silk Gowns Deeply Discounted

Advertises ladies and children dresses with heavy embroidery priced from 98c to 4.93 for white and cream silk styles. Notes $12.50 to $1.98 and $20 to $4.93 reductions. some items slightly soiled but washable. Encourages early shopping for best selection.

Wash and Dress Fashions at Half Price Blowout

Three day cloak and dress sale advertised with drastic price cuts on wash waists at 60 cents, dresses, silk suits, jackets, wool jerseys, color blazers and capes. Limited to Wednesday through Friday with early purchaser advantage and emphasis on bargains.

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