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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1892
Page
11
The Coveted second place in the pennant race is likely as the team heads east to challenge Gotham's Giants. Anson's Colts suffer a defeat to Pittsburg while Washington overcomes Pittsburgh. League standings show Brooklyn Chicago and Philadelphia with varying scores as Baltimore and St. Louis trail.
The Pittsburg team edged the Washington Senators in both games of a two game set. Washington fielding faltered late in the opener allowing Pittsburg to score three unearned runs and steal final victory. In the second game Washington led early but Pittsburg rallied with strong hitting and Washington errors to seize the lead and win as well.
New York defeated Chicago 12 to 5 after a game postponed in Chicago was finally played at the vio grounds. New York used timely batting to seize control while Chicago stranded 15 men and Anson was driven in by late errors. Boyle nearly cleared the fence with a near home run stopped by a one handed catch by Pee.
The forecast notes a northeastward shift from New England toward the St Lawrence Valley with a second storm centered over the Saskatchewan Valley north of Eastern Montana. It details accompanying temperature drops to 18 across the North, and widespread showers from the South Atlantic to the Gulf States, plus rain in Northern Dakota as the trough approaches.
The text notes a hunt for another pitcher led by Uncle Ancox and Buckenperger as Washington evaluates Tanatohird and others. Piltebare wins six on an Eastern trip, while Mask Batpwim shows speed but control remains in question. Pittsburg sails for New York with only Piteher remaining behind.
Mrs Eliza Wallace owner of a 52 Forbes Street grocery and boarding house faced a oleomargarine tax charge. She testified 474 pounds were bought in April with equal amounts other months while her husband repeatedly interrupted. Commissioner McCandless ordered the case held for the October term.
Northside schools opened yesterday in Allegheny drawing several thousand new scholars. Most buildings will suffice though High School may need annex space. Pupils were assigned to rooms, and 50 percent reexamination at High School occupied the day. Ward schools report vaccination gaps. those unvaccinated by month end face expulsion. Debate returns to tearing down North avenue school for a new building. some favor selling the property to fund a new facility.
At Narvic and Fair Time, Lady Violet prevailed in the Flatbush stakes as jockey Runyon guided Taral in a sharp move. Levnawell captured the Sheepshead stake, while Queenie Trowbridge led the opening dash and Eagle Bird led in the fourth race.
Joseph Evans, a 25-year-old cab driver serving a second degree murder sentence for the 1888 death of Sadie Pruner, awaits a pardon. Friends and relatives, with attorneys Montooth Brothers, plan to present the release application to the Pardon Board citing jealousy and the October shooting outside Pruner’s doorway.
Officials report the Cleveland Driving Parks Association fall meet opening with large crowds and a full card. Rain delayed events. in the third heat a Cleveland track race record fell by one quarter of a second as contenders posted faster times.
The piece surveys senior senators facing term endings from 1895 to 1899 and forecasts widespread retirement as many are past 65. It names figures such as Morgan Pugh Stanford Hawley Platt Colquitt Palmer Voorhees Hoar Dawes Sherman Hearis Morrill and others, noting health and age likely prompt exit. Younger peers like Allison Hale Frye Aldrich Quay Cameron Butler McPherson Vance West Chandler may replace them. The article argues the Senate will shift from veteran to younger leadership in coming years.
William Dice, a Lower Allegheny druggist on Beaver avenue, was approached in his store by a well dressed man who said he had settled all his debts and wanted to die. Dice declined to aid him. the man left and vanished. He is reportedly well known in the area and has had recent troubles.
Superintendent Muth plans a larger appropriation for the Allegheny police next year as 113 officers currently serve, with 25 more needed and a possible 37. He notes city growth and ward changes, while an officer warns boats are too large for one man. Also, Rev Keigwin of Wilmington predicts the world ends in 1897 with Hebrews restored to the Holy Land and a rebuilt temple.
Telegraph dispatches report Guerrero province rebels seize the Federal General Ranjel, commander of the Second Military Zone, after local tax resistance spreads. Troops flee the mountains. Chihuahua and Sonora forces march to the area. Ranjel held hostage as insurgents press for tax repeal and leaders’ pardon.
A deep dispute unfolds among three street railway firms and two bridge companies in McKeesport Pennsylvania over access to Kristy Park and plans to span the Youghiogheny River. The Versailles Traction Company claims rights to new routes, while Citizens' Company and Youghio gheny Bridge Company resist. Rumors of injunctions prove unfounded as the Mayor declines to halt construction.
Judge Peershing issued a restraining order against Tyler MecTurk Co Mill Creek Coal Co and others forbidding coal washing operations near New Boston Port Carbon after refuse polluted the creek. Defendants claim a ¢150,000 investment and a long standing industry would be crushed if the decision stands.
At Latonia today favorites claimed half the races. In the first race General Miles led a late push as Kuldarethi and Marok followed. The third race featured Hopeful taking the one mile event with Faithful second and Brandole third. Aurora won the five furlong fourth race with Julia Kin second and Fa Sonteeer third. Laura Doxey placed second in another one mile race as Baper Dayees and Ucypete posted times around 1:34.
Colonel John A. Woodward reports Pennsylvania's agricultural display secured prime location at the Exposition. He praises the Pennsylvania State building as among the finest on the grounds, second only to Illinois, with two corners reserved for Great Britain and Germany. The display will be at the junction of the main aisle in the agricultural department.
Ohio county residents discuss locating the new Eastern Ohio Insane Asylum. Steubenville Alliance or Canton remain in contention. The district likely includes Ashtabula Geauga Trumbull Mahoning Columbiana Jefferson Stark Wayne Tuscarawas Harrison Carroll Portage Summit and possibly Belmont counties with Alliance near population center.
River reports show varying water levels with Falls at 4 feet 0 inches and canal at 3 feet 10 inches. The Carrie Hope sank near Troy amid a cloudy cool day as departures list trains to Cincinnati Carrollton Hig Kanawha Evanse ville Falls and Kentucky river. Weather remains clear as stations Browns ville Warren Morgantown report river heights between 3 and 6 feet with thermometers around 72.
In West Virginia reports Wheeling notes the Ohio River at 3 feet 7 inches and falling while Little Kanawha rises. The UC C. Martin lies aground eight miles below here and will require more water to refloat. Weather and dockyard mentions suggest conditions for navigation and vessel movement.
Michael Hauszinak led a partial hearing before Magistrate Succop on aggravated assault and battery charges preferred by M. Bardy. The prosecutor reportedly rented a Mint alley house and paid a month’s rent in advance. Armed with a receipt, Hauszinak confronted the current occupant, sparking a fight.
Wasutseroy Pennsylvania September Y M C A field day set for tomorrow at the Western Pennsylvania Agricultural Society fair grounds promises notable athletic events with 75 entries already recorded. Contestants include many amateur record holders from Pittsburg Liberty Sharpsburg Claysville Waupington Wheeling and Steubenville with more entries expected tonight.
The remains of the late Dr John and Dickson were buried yesterday in Allegheny cemetery. A large number of friends attended the funeral. Pallbearers included W L Chalfant J Hi White L E Ambstaetter T C Clarkson E M Byers Joe Morgan Dr F G Kay and Jas H Sitioo.
Youxastons report that Jack Bates a noted local pugilist knocked out Tommy Kelly of East Liver in the second round at Geneva Point The $200 side bet backed by a Toledo merchant established the stakes of the prize fight.
The Elizabeth left on schedule for a fall voyage as water levels run very low. The James G. Blaine cannot pass Look No 6 this trip but anticipates clearance on the next trip. The Browneville Packet Co. boat did not depart on time due to boiler repairs, delaying until after midnight.
Wm. Kamehke laborer on the Pennsylvania Railroad struck by a train and killed instantly at Dallas station yesterday. Aged 50 he lived on Orphan street in the Twenty first ward. An inquest will be held today.
Lawrence County grand jury returns true bills against Farmer George W. Adams for placing obstructions on the Ft Wayne track at Enon Valley. True bills also against S C Hardy and Yardmaster William McMahon for manipulating a car at New Castle Junction related to July 4. Prominent grocers charged with violating the oleo laws.
Delegates from the Second Legislative district named Joseph Morrow of the First and Second wards in Allegheny and John McGarvey of the Second ward as Democratic candidates.
Rooks in a rookery display consistent mating with nearby neighbors. males wed within the local colony. Outsider brides are rejected by neighboring rooks, who drive the couple to settle near distant, larger rookeries rather than in the original colony.
A new lamp borrows a patent claiming compatibility with any lamp, no chimney needed, and resilience against wind. It can burn paraffin or petroleum and is touted for use in cabs buses and other outside-vehicle lighting, with strong resistance to knocking and shaking.
James H. Brooks found in a Garret County cave a counterfeiter’s outfit including scales and spurious coins dating to 1827. The items belonged to Robert Glover, who has been deceased for 27 years.
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