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Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 11, 1889

Page

6

Honest Victory for Newspaper Nine over Lawyers at Recreation Park

Exciting game at Recreation Park featured the Newspaper Nine against the Lawyers in a lively city contest. The paper men prevailed amid umpire disputes and alleged lawyer tampering, with strong plays by Whalen Moreland Keenan and Lindsey and sharp pitching by Schoyer, while the lawyers protested the final nine innings before the crowd.

Recreation Park Pittsburg Pfeffer Wovid Jack Watson Frank Whalen A. & Morelana Keenan Layton Thompson W. A. Schoyer WA. Schoerr Foreenann D. Tho In X. Totten P. Navio, Jr B. Scherer P. Frank Whalen Bamfome Ieee Fae la Keenan Whalen Nevin Sy Bien Siarabades P Moreland Lanope Halen Nevin Cere Peeciene Schoyer

Boston and Chicago Baseball Game Delayed by 13 Innings

The Boston and Chicago clubs could not complete their two games due to the first extending to 13 innings and darkness preventing the second. Two games will be played tomorrow. The contest featured bright plays and a late finish.

Boston Chicago

Hoosiers Praise Young Busie As Pitching Depth Grows

ISFECIAL CONRESPONDENCE OF THE DISPATCH INDIANAPOLIS September 10 Hoosier fans praise the club’s strong abroad run though Getzein’s injury and limited pitching threaten depth. Rusie and Boyle shine in New York and Boston while Glasscock sees a bright future. The team plans to add another pitcher as the season winds toward its Chicago and Pittsburgh dates with hopes of rising above Cleveland.

Dispatch Indianapolis Hoosier Getzema Cleveland Borie Rush Rusie Boyle Boston New York Glasscock Kings of the Diamond Getzein International Association Washington Philadelphia Hoosiers Chicago Pittsburgs Pittsburg A. G. Orens

Pittsburg Backing for New Brotherhood Plan

A Pittsburg business man supports Johnson and Ward’s Brotherhood scheme, offering to test the plan with funds and Exposition Park as a venue. He cautions secrecy until a team forms and notes potential profits to attract players from leagues to join and relocate.

Brotherhood Messrs Air Johnson Cleveland Shay

More Bad Umpires Reported in Scottdale-Meadville Game

SPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DISPATCH Scottdale lost today's game amid alleged errors by Umpire Lyons. Both pitchers were hit hard Milbee exited in the fifth Moenafee pitched 2 innings and allowed only two hits. Score by innings shows Scottdale and Meadville errors and hits tallied. Umpire Lyons credited with numerous contested calls.

Meadville Scottdales Lyons Milbee Moenafee New Castle

National League matchups span four cities this week

National League games feature Pittsburgh at Philadelphia, Chicago at Boston, Cleveland at New York, and Indianapolis at Washington. American Association reports no games scheduled today.

National League Pittsburgh Philadelphia Chicagos Boston Clevelands New York Indianapolis Washington American Association

Kansas City Triumphs Over Columbus on Errors and Weak Pitching

Kansas City won today due to poor pitching by Widner in the early innings and costly Columbus errors. Bligh replaced Widner in the third. The box shows Columbus 02 Kansas City 5 with 9 base hits to 1. Earned runs Columbus 2 Kansas City 4. Umpire Gaffney. Association standings cited following the game.

Convumnces Kansas City Widner Columbus Bligh Wixor Association For Philadelphia Kansas Citys Sseareres Conway Qrnee i Widner Gastright Conway Parsod O' Oconnor

Teemer and Gaudaur Race For $1000 Side On Monongahela

McKeesport Pa September 10 two days remain before a four mile single scull race for $1000 a side decides the best oarsman. Teemer and Gaudaur prepare intensely with Hamm timing trials while Searle and O Connor loom as potential challengers. The open regatta setup promises the hardest American single scull contest in recent years as crews study rivals and gear.

McKeesport John Teemer Jake Gandacr Monongahela River America St. John Hanlan Louisville Hamm Teemer Gaudaur Anaie Searle O'Connor Frias Gautlam

Surprising Torso Wins Flatbush Stakes in Stormy Wheeling Meet

Muddy track and lashing rain at Sheepshead Bay as Torso defeats Reclare in the Flatbush stakes. Weather forces postponement of tomorrow’s races at Coney Island while Wheeling fair opening day features bold trotting and racing across Baltimore and New York with multiple winners including Catalpa and Connemara.

Sheepshead Bay W. L. Scott Wheeling Fair Baltimore New York Reclare Torso Coney Island Jockey Club Gregory Gramercy James Elmstone Civil Service Mamle Kenwood King William Brussels Letretin Fancie BH Gymnast Golden Reel Tattler Rupert Keynote Rthe Golden Boek Berths Castaway Li Diablo Eric Hindoocrafl Singgard Son Hindoocraft Hectare Caldwell Burlington Fairy Queen Onaway Avondale Tea Tray Catalpa Wary Galop Vermont Sam Lo Marauder the Lion Honanza JJ O'R Connemara Daylight Larchmont Larchmont Bonanza

West Virginia State Fair opens with light racing card

Wheeling witnesses the opening day with modest horse races and purses. Two-year-old trot results list Jim Riddle and Elva Alley among top placers. A mile running event includes Deesne and Cora L, with Rob E and Saree among other entries.

Wheeling W. Va Jim Riddle S.s John Hines Minerva Tucko B. S B. Walker Anuaery Hird J. C. Hoge Mt. Pleas- Sensation W. Sedwick Giatiburg Ballereley Virginia Robert Bonner J. H. Hammond Spencesaved Joe Brister Jacob ‘Buttz Ly Halliday Fincastle B. m W. McKinney Portsip

Noted Steeplechaser Rourke Cocran Dies After Fall

Albany reports the Grand Circuit at Island Park where Rourke Cocran fell at the water jump in the hotel handicap steeplechase and was shot due to broken forelegs, ending his famed career. Other races include 2:16 class purses and the Killarney hotel handicap results with Lady Bullion and Newton showing in the field. A. Arrington, master workman of N. PD. A., heads to Colorado Springs to organize a new factory as labor tensions unfold in the East.

Albany Island Park Rourke Cocran Louis Arrington N. PD. A Knights of Labor Colorado Springs

Good Going at Pimlico Crowd Improves in Dusty Track

The Baltimore Pimlico crowd today was somewhat larger than yesterday as the track remained dry and dusty. The report notes improved spectator interest and racing conditions.

Baltimore Pimlico

Tri-State Fair Races Open With Heavy Track Conditions

On September 10 at ToLano the Tri-State Fair opened with three events. In the three-minute trot Sam FP won with Parone second and Mabel A third. best time 2:37. The 2:65 trot saw Black George win with Macomb second and Gala third. best time 2:24. A half mile running race was postponed due to darkness.

ToLano Tri-State Fair Sam FP Parone Mabel Henry C Black George Macomb Gala Shelby Maid

Coburns Mistake Causes Benefit Mismatch In New York Tent

A weeks ago Joe Coburn announced a benefit and sold many tickets for a boxing show to face Dominick McCaffrey. Coburn failed to appear last night, leaving McCaffrey to face an empty ring while a large crowd waited and jeered the unscheduled twist in the program.

New York Joe Coburn Joe Coburn Dominick McCaffrey John L Congress Sullivan McCaffrey Dom John I MeCaffrey Dominick

Fall Hats and Wraps at Peoples Store

A brisk sales pitch urges shoppers to inspect prices and visit Campbell & Dic for Fall hats and wraps at the Peoples Store.

Exposition Souvenir Offer At Hendricks & Co

A souvenir from Exposition buildings offered with every dozen photo tins this week at Hendricks & Co 68 eral street Allegheny. Cabinets priced one dollar per dozen. Visitors invited. Mr Nem Doreux of Cambria City Pa injured eye by hot metal flash causing severe contraction. Dr Sadler 804 Penn Ave performed corrective operation.

Hendricks & Co Eral St Allegheny Nem Doreux Cambria City Sadler Penn Ave

Fall Cloaks and Wraps at The People's Store

Campbell and Dick offer a profusion of cloaks and wraps at right prices. The People's Store stocks the largest selection for quick shopping needs.

People’s Store Campbell & Dick

Silver Age Klein Products Featured At Exposition

Exposition showcases Max Klein and his Silver Age line with Klein's quart stimulant offered at 150 dollars per full quart. Pitcairn's drugstore accepts orders at 434 Wood St and directs customers to ask their pharmacist for Klein's Silver Age. Aiken & Co. promotes MWF neckwear at 100 Fifth Ave. Fred Brown's Ginger is advised for cold relief. Pittsburg beer from Frauenheim & Vilsack is urged for home consumption. Campbell & Dick act as Klein's Silver distributor. Millinery opening at People's Store offers Misses and children's hats at low prices.

Milllinery Campbell & Dick

Unclear sports and notices amid rainy day report

Mixed recap notes describe yesterday's games and spectators with mentions of lawyer Torres and manager Harry Davis plus a live bird shoot at Brunot's Island. The jumble includes race terms, a boxing or horse racing rule note, and scattered local event hints.

Lawyyer Torres Lawyer Rope Duquesne Tom" Marshall Harry Davis Butler Brunot’s Island Philadelphia New York Brooklyn Phin Recreation Park Henager C. P. Fers Onur Bors Dismona Street Tax J Kennedys Ford Cit Polit

Central Board Approves Teacher Elections and Budget

The Central Board of Education met last night and reported a starting balance of 204826 dollars plus 10438 dollars in a Diamond National Bank special account. They elected Prof. Guttenberg of Erie to fill the biology vacancy, set non resident tuition at 100 dollars, approved Miss Charlotte Ballou of Boston as cooking teacher, and allowed text book usage from the Board list. The Grand Army Day Committee asked noon dismissal October 1, which was granted. Additional teachers were added to Liberty Mt inington St Clair Allen and Oakland schools.

Central Board of Education Diamond National Bank Guttenberg Erie Jackman Charlotte Ballou Boston Keller Central Board Grand Army Day Committee Liberty School Ington St. Clair Allen Oakland

CHICAGO CABLE CAR MAGNATE YERKES RETURNS FROM EUROPE

Charles T. Yerkes the cable car king of Chicago has returned from a six weeks trip in France and England. He discusses the 1892 fair location with Americans abroad and believes Chicago will host the event. He notes work on Westside cable roads and a new Chicago River tunnel between Van Buren and Jackson streets to operate a cable line.

Charles T. Yerkes Chicago Mr. Yerkes France England Sted Newark Yerkes New York van Buren Jackson Streets

State League Clubs organize for September delegates

Committees from the Americas Tariff Allegheny Central and Union Republican clubs met at the Tariff Club to arrange entertainment for the State League delegates on September 24. Harry Lambert chaired the joint committee with James W Prescott secretary and A G Roenigk treasurer. An excursion on the Mayflower on the 25th inst. was chosen as the key feature. Sub-committees were named to meet next Saturday.

Americas Tariff Allegheny Central Union Republican Clubs Tariff Club Sixth Avenue State League Harry Lambert James W. Prescott Allegheny Central A. G. Roenigk The

Peace Union Calls to Repeal Anti Chinese Laws

Alfred H. Leve of Philadelphia, president of the Universal Peace Union of America, sent a resolution from the mass convention to the Chinese Minister in Washington urging repeal of anti Chinese laws. The resolution requests non retaliation by China and notes the laws may be temporary. It was also sent to Prince Chum in Pekin.

New York Alfred H. Leve Philadelphia Universal Peace Union of America Washington Peace Union

Coroner Arrests Husband After Dowdell Funeral Interruption

In the Southside, the coroner halted the funeral of Mrs Fitzgerald as Richard Fitzgerald was taken into custody as an accessory to her death said to involve violent treatment. A postmortem ordered by Coroner McDowell found evidence of shock and foul injuries. Detective Richard Kelly briefly allowed Fitzgerald at the service before he was jailed.

Richard Fitzgerald Southside Fitzgerald McDowell Arnholt Richard Kelly

Allegheny to Call 20-Year Bonds From Sinking Fund

The Allegheny Finance Committee reports August receipts of 51 096 55 and August 1 balance of 385 646 79, total 496 742 4, with September 1 balance 359 663 74. The Sinking Fund Commission approves purchasing 10 000 of 500 per cent bonds due October 1, issued 20 years ago with no prior call provision. call to be made at once.

Allegheny Finance Committee Brown Treasury Sinking Fond Commission

Chicago Lawyer Colonel Huntington W Jackson Visits City

Colonel Huntington W Jackson of Chicago, on General Grant's staff during the war, author of Century war articles, law partner and friend of Robert T Lincoln, described as one of Chicago's ablest young lawyers, passed through the city en route to Philadelphia.

Huntington W. Jackson Chicago Philadelphia General Grant Robert T. Lincoln

Allegheny Controller's August Receipts and Expenditures

The Allegheny Controller furnishes a report showing August receipts totaling 851,0655 and a balance in treasury August 1 of S431,742.84.77.079 10 total expenditures and successive uses are listed, with total expenditures figure partially garbled.

Allegheny Controller Treasury

Ebkin Freed Over Liquor Charge in Ward Fourteen

Fred Ebkin of the Fourteenth ward appeared before Alderman Jones on a liquor license charge brought by Constable Jones. No witnesses could prove purchase, and Ebkin was discharged for lack of evidence.

Fred Ebkin Alderman Jones Jones Defendan Ebkin

Gambling raid suspect Quigley freed after hearing

William Quigley was arrested in a gambling raid at the corner of Third and Chestnut streets in Allegheny. He appeared before a Pearson last night and was discharged.

William Quigley Third and Chestnut Streets Allegheny Pearson

Mary McNamara Arrested for Pocketbook Theft in Allegheny

Mary McNamara a 16 year old girl was taken into custody in Allegheny last night charged with stealing a pocketbook containing about eight dollars from C W Phine s home.

Marys Mary McNamara Allegheny C. W. Phine

Editor of German weekly jailed over Samoa joke

The German weekly editor who mocked Bismarck for yielding to the United States in the Samoa affair is now imprisoned for a year. He ponders whether some things may be too funny for anyone.

Dr. Jekyll-Hyde Detroit Free Press Germany Bismarck United States

Cardinal Manning Strikes Settle London Dock Dispute

London notes Cardinal Manning’s compromise proposal rejected by dock workers who demand delays in November terms. John Burns denounces American sympathy while dock directors stand by January wage increase. Police boost, river patrols rise, relief efforts expand as strikes persist.

London John Burns Burns America

Antwerp Fire Ravages Docks as Losses Estimated

Still smouldering around a large area troops cordon the ruins firemen pour water night and day. Loss estimates between 25 000 000 and 35 000 000 francs with ten injuries from cartridge explosions. Corvilain charged with homicide imprudence while relief funds flood in led by King Leopold.

Antwerp M. Corvilain Leopold Baris Berlin

Merchants Protest US Consul In Berlin Trade Hassles

The Vossische Zeitung publishes a merchants complaint from Bexas accusing United States Consul Edwards in Berlin of vexatious invoice verification that hampers exports to America. Merchants plan a meeting soon to protest Consul Edwards.

Bexas Vossiche Zeitung Edwards United States Berlin America

Public Sale Notice from Orphans' Court

Public sale notice for an Orphans' Court event outlining action and default terms. Details readable but fragmented. reads as a formal sale announcement with no additional context available in the legible text.

Coal tract near Jefferson Township auction notice

On the premises, Saturday September W 1538, a tract containing coal sixteenths of land near ONeil Co Trumbo and Pierce, within a mile of the B and O Railroad and two miles of the Monongahela river. Terms: one third cash on deed and balance in one to two years with interest, secured by mortgage. Administrator Joseph Pierce and attorney J F Edmundson.

Gilbert Trumbo Jefferson Township Allegheny O'Neil & Co Trumbo, Pierce Monongahela River Joe“Eph Pierce J. F. Edmundson

River and Weather Bulletin for McRagantown and Warren

Warren river remains at low water mark with clear warm weather. McRagantown river level at 3 feet and stationary with clear skies. Therometer reads 82 at 4 PM.

Waarren Mcragantown

Birmingham Street Car Line Starts All Night Service

The Birmingham Street Car Line began operating all night from midnight with hourly departures after midnight. Night fares on the all night cars are set at ten cents. In Allegheny, John Helm charged at the mayor’s office yesterday about a goat on Ebine Hill. the mayor refused to entertain the complaint, calling it dinner yesterday and a terror to neighborhood children. Helm asserts the goat acts as a condensed battering ram.

Birmingham Street Allegheny John Helm Ebine Hill Helm

Senator J Donald Cameron Passes Through Pittsburg

Senator J Donald Cameron rode the limited through Pittsburg last night and lingered only long enough to permit a water cooler ice change. He would not discuss politics, saying he was well and enjoying good health. He planned to visit Chicago on private business.

J. Donald Cameron Pittsburg Limited

Funeral Notices From Shady De Neighborhood

On Friday evening Bepeer At alrade Spring Cs Gromrox F. funeral at the residence of his mother Mrs E J Aiken Ellsworth avenue and Lilac street Shady de on Wednesday afternoon September 11 at 4 oclock Interment private McCANDLESS On Tuesday September 10 Hays McCanpurss oldest son of Alexander 2 and Maggie Hays McCaniless aged 15 Notice of funeral in evening papers

Alrade Spring

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