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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1891
Page
6
A historical note on harness racing speeds and quarter-mile splits. It lists notable fast quarters and records, mentions horses like Maud S and See See See, and discusses public speed records, purses, and ownership gossip surrounding pacers and trotters.
A biographical note describes Direct, a pacer with heavy initial shoe and weight setup that gradually reduced as training progressed. It traces his 1 year old and 4 year old records, weights, and changes, noting his Sacramento record in 1980 and an upcoming meeting against Hal Pointer at the Brooklyn opening day with detailed entries for several races and horses.
Our Boys of Pittsburg beat Charleroi in Crantenot Pennsylvania with a 22 to 0 score. Highlights include two-base hits by Our Woods and R. Smith, a three-base hit by Woods, and key runs by Hays and Conlin as Gray and Breree contributed on defense and offense.
City theatricals plan a Friday afternoon benefit ball game at 2 o clock to aid the Humane Society. The event proceeds will under the supervision of Dr. Frank McDonald with two teams captained by respected local figures.
Messrs. W J Magee and Ben Cullen attend the event with Ed Morris as umpire. Players are promised businesslike dress and a potentially rich display of sport. Ante fee is 25 gents with an extra quarter for the grand prize.
Baseball score summaries from multiple teams in yesterday's association games. Columns: Columbus 4 Washington 5 errors 0 0. Batteries Treltchelt Samaneies Carsey Metville. Hits Columbus 2 Washington 3. Milwauker Athletics 1. Milwaukee vs others details. Contains scattered team names and partial innings.
President Phelps of the Association writes to Young of the League proposing a series of three five or seven games between Association and League clubs to determine strength. Some games on Association grounds, some on League grounds, with a neutral site for a possible decisive game. He notes the National agreement cannot affect the case.
William Lexa, manager of Our Boys, challenges Manager Mayer of Dridgeville to a forfeit game next Saturday on neutral grounds. He offers $10 forfeit and proposes 3 or 8 PM at Tur Di- PATCH Office on Monday to arrange terms. Each club bears its own expenses. the winner claims the money and receipts.
John F. Hibbard, a state legislator, was shot and fatally wounded at Charles Ide’s home. Ide and his two sons, returning to a light in Mrs Ide’s room, confronted Hibbard and opened fire after a struggle. Hibbard survived. Ide family prominent. affair with Mrs Ide cited.
Vera Ava, linked to the Diss Debar case under two identities, challenges the Debar description. She entertains reporters with confident talk, hints at London connections, and plans lectures barefoot to fund a Chicago return. A New York observer will test her claims, while religious groups seek her aid for the poor.
Baltimore and Cincinnati lead the clearing house standings while Pittsburg slips to ninth. The Boston dispatch table reports gross exchanges for the week ending September 11, with percent changes versus the previous year, as compiled from clearing houses in the cited cities.
Government inspector reports a deadly malarial outbreak among Cheyenne and Arapahoe Indians at a Washita river long dance. Nearly 100 have fallen unconscious in two days, with about half dead, while many others lie ill after feasting on ripe melons. The dance aimed to appease an evil spirit and ward off fever.
New Orleans, Sept 13 Under state and Louisiana Agricultural and Scientific Association auspices a sugar school opens next month in New Orleans. Five professors cover sugar agriculture chemistry analytical chemistry mechanics and sugar making with a dedicated plantation and modern equipment. The two year course aims to produce skilled sugar makers and chemists for plantations. High pay from 500 to 1000 dollars monthly plus possible crop-based bonuses emphasizes expert control of quality. The McKinley tariff bonus ties saccharine content to bonuses, making skilled supervision crucial. The school seeks to boost Louisiana sugar output and industry growth nationwide.
Washington dispatch reports General Enochs pressing for faster pension adjudication. Commissioner Raum replies that 023,757 claims were active July 1 with 36,69 pending increases and duplicates, noting impossibility of immediate settlement. He outlines rules prioritizing complete claims and increasing adjudications to about 50,000 per month.
Mrs. John A. Logan warned that the Republican Party is disintegrating as old leaders depart. She cited infighting and divisions among states, doubting Bi sine’s ability to unify. She said victory hinges on party unity and warned Democrats may gain unless Republicans rally.
River sections report weather clear and river levels falling with precise feet and inches on the falja canal and other waterways. Ships Congo and Tell City are noted on passages between Cincinnati Memphis and Evaceritic while departures include Sandy for Cincinnati. Local river news lists gauges at Moncastons Hiver and Warees with low water marks and a stable adage of clear conditions.
The bulletin reports river conditions with rising waters and clear warm weather. It notes arrivals from Arkansas City to St Louis and Hickman, and departures to Vicksburg and Cairo. Forecasts call for cloudy skies and warmer temperatures with fair conditions inland.
Down on the wharf the Keystone State trek was due but delayed by the Davia Island dam crash. The Courier ran aground on the lower gate entering the lock and could not be freed. The W. G. Horner assisted, but the gate stayed closed and traffic on the river slowed for some time.
On Sunday September 15 at 9 a m a child named Millard son of Richard and Elisabeth of Gace Avenue near McClure Avenue Witaser died aged 3 years 7 months Funeral notice hereafter
A catalog of fur trimmed reefers and cheviot jackets with prices from four fifty to twenty dollars. Styles feature astrachan collars, silk frog fastenings, and various furs including mink, with ranges from practical cloth options to high end diagonal cheviot designs.
A vintage catalog excerpt lists hip seam jackets in cheviot beaver and vieuna cloth, with options including vests, Astrachan collars, and frog fastenings. Prices range from 7.50 to 14.50, with selections in black, blue, fawn or tan and various trims such as silk, leather, or fur trims.
Cloth Capes offered at 4.25 dollars each. A very pretty cape with velvet embroidered yoke priced at 4.25. Three to four cloth capes available for 6.50. New long capes in tan fawn and black measure as long as a jacket and cost 6.50.
Fine cheviot cloth wraps in plain fawn tan and black colors with stylish English capes. Sold at fifteen dollars for the cape models, one dollar for wraps. Availability noted in a compact fashion advertisement style.
A department showcases both imported European novelties and Suits of Our Own Make. The shop promises cuts, fits, style and workmanship equal to dressmaker quality, with prices about half. Satisfaction guaranteed.
Prominent shop offers ladies wraps at 7 dollars, black diagonal cloth with bead and lace trims, suited for middle aged and elderly women. Better quality wraps up to 30 dollars. Wide selection of suits in black and mourning fabrics, various styles and trimmings, prices from 8 to 30 dollars.
Advertises a selection of misses jackets for ages 12 to 18 with prices and color options. Includes chinchilla cloth jacket $3.50, cord edged reefer $4.50, chevron striped reefers, striped rough cloth jackets, fancy cloth reefers, astrachan trimmed reefers, and beaver trimmed reefers ranging up to $16 for the gray astrachan and $15 for beaver trimmed melten cloth reefers.
A wide assortment of children’s wraps offered over four years ago, with prices starting at $2. The listing notes an immense variety of styles and materials available at low starting prices.
Fall stock features Bedford cords in plain and jacquard designs in many shades. Dyrap Bayonne French twill offers neat rich effect in latest Parisian colors. English stripes appear in quiet black gray combos, durable fabrics with chic appeal. Inspect stock to judge quality and prices.
A large selection of Bengalines at 1.35 each promises durable wrinkle free silk for elegant dresses. About 50 pieces arrived with 35 shade options and quality equal to the 1.25 line. Brocaded silks and evening shades in crepe de chine Canton crepe are offered at reasonable prices with many colors available.
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