Cleveland Defeats Pittsburg in Darkened Game Cleveland Scores in Ninth
Cleveland toiled at home, defeating Pittsburg 2 to 1 when Larkie hit a three-base shot and Tebeau followed with a single in the 11th inning before darkness ended the game. McGill struggled on the mound for Pittsburg as Cleveland added two runs earlier on Radford’s double and Celebanty’s single. Brennan’s late outfield throw prevented a shutout.
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Prospects Hailed by Local P L Secretary for Next Season
Secretary John Tener of the local P L club expresses strong optimism for the next season. He says NL presence next year won’t affect them and that M J Kelly could move from Boston to join, with Robinson returning Thursday and Galvini improving. A game at Altoona is planned for the 26th with no postponed games remaining.
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New Orleans
Beore Becomes Feature in City Baseball Tilt
Special telegram from the Dispatch records a Cleveland game where Day pitched well for his side despite aggressive focus on him by Leadiey’s youth. Pittsburg struggled to muster offense, while La Roque at second base stood out as the notable defender in a hard fought contest.
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Directors of Local N L Club Decline To Pay Pratt Debt
Officials of the Local N. LE. Club filed an affidavit in a suit by A. G. Pratt & Co. seeking 741 for a debt. The document argues the club is a limited partnership and directors cannot be sued individually. Pratt disputes the claim and says the debt is legitimate.
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National League Baseball Club
A. G. Pratt & Co
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Hecker
Allegheny Baseball Club
O'Neill
Rumors of Peace Probe in Liberal Baseball Rivalry
A Dispatch telegram from New York reports rumors of a quiet interview in Philadelphia between Pree Byron and President Wagner. A New York club official asserts the Players' League will dominate next season with solid patronage, no debt, and little financial aid needed, while denying widespread NL player defections and discussing a proposed NL merger scenario.
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National League Two
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Meeting of Athletic Baseball Club stockholders
The September 14 meeting in Philadelphia ran from noon to 3 pm to review the club finances. Present were Joseph Snellenburg Richard Lennon Thomas A Mink George Horn George W Hill G M Taylor W H Whitaker Harry Pennypacker Benjamin Shibe and William Sharsig. A plan to raise funds to cover all claims was approved with a finance committee headed by Snellenburg Mink Horn Lennon Taylor and Shibe. Players to receive back salaries before the next Western trip. suits to be settled. Indebtedness listed at about 16000 pounds including 265 for salaries.
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Association Games at Toledo and St. Louis Score Reports
In Toledo Louisville defeats Sus MAEY-Ba with a 8 to 5 margin and Stars win against Rochester 11 to 0 as Batteries Titcomb Grim and Neal Stivests Man Ti Easton Dorie contribute. In St Louis a 9 to 8 finish accompanies hits by Columbus and Lonis with multiple errors noted.
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St. Louis
Germantown Trotting and Bowling Notes From Local Meet
Sports brief covering Germantown players Bohlen Warden Burrows Scott and others with bowling analysis and run counts. Note on E C McClelland offering a forfeited race incentive up to October and restrictions after.
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Greenville Driving Park Second Annual Races Report
Large crowd attends Greenville Driving Park events with results listed for 3:30 and 240 yard races. Milkmaid Betsy Trotwood wins, with Prince Hull and Tom among the top finishers. Also notes on bicycling trials and various baseball and athletic news from the era.
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Prince Hull
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Hempfield Boy
President weighs extra session as cholera reports haunt Carrollton
Call from Harrison Ohio Board of Health investigates Asiatic cholera reports at Carrollton and Cresson Springs. The article notes an imminent river and harbor bill referral, President at Cresson with officials, potential extra session discussions, and interest in key measures including the election bill.
Ohio Methodist Protestant Conference Closes at Mt Chery
The Ohio annual conference of the Methodist Protestant Church ends its weeklong session at Mt. Chery with Rev. T. B. Gorham presiding and Rev. J. F. Henkle as secretary. Reports show 7,000 members and 6,180 Sunday school scholars. over 700 new members admitted. funds raised include 1500 for Sunday schools 13972 for ministers salaries 11283 for church buildings and repairs and more for other purposes. Dr Stephen editor of the Methodist Recorder led closing services and minister assignments for next year.
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Ohio
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Tee
Methodist Recorder
Sam Patch Sentenced After Acid Attack in Saloon
A well known local troublemaker known as Sam Patch began a prison term after he attacked James Cooney in Wagner's saloon. Patch obtained nitric acid, burned Cooney's clothes and flesh, and was jailed in default of 900 dollars bail. The act is a felony under the recent statute, carrying one to twenty years in state prison.
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James Cooney
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Patch
Asiatic Cholera Fears Rise in Carrollton Area
Local report from Carrollton dated September 15 notes Dr J R Williams stating John Tout who died last Friday showed cholera symptoms though others call it typhoid fever. State Board of Health telegrams and Secretary Probst head to Carrollton with authority to act. A township reports seven of eight cases dying rapidly. some call the disease typhoid dysentery.
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John Tout
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Probst
State Board
PUPILS HEALTH IN PERIL
The public schools were temporarily closed by order of the Board of Health amid fears of a diphtheria outbreak. Seven children of Mrs Parsons died from the illness. five others are recovering. A separate report notes mangled bodies found referenced in a local Telegram item.
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Ten-Year-Old Leaps From Moving Train at 30-Foot Trestle
Samuel Young of Belle Vernon, age 10, leaped from a Femikey train near Demmler on a 30-foot trestle. He clung to a tie as the train passed, fainted, and fell 30 feet to the ground. He was found unconscious and died after being brought home.
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Mckeesport
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Still Hunt Tactics Rise Amid Miner Strikes
A report from Inwix dated September 11 notes miners have shifted to quiet, methodical still-hunt tactics as unrest softens. Drunken deputy sheriffs cause disturbances near the station with one deputy attempting to shoot a conductor on a Treensburg-bound train before being disarmed. Fourteen new men join the companies, and strikers head toward Pittsburg and other points as operations expand with a full general store at Westmoreland City.
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Strikers Demand Ten Hours Pay For Nine Hours’ Work
Misontows September 15 A strike locked in at the Pennsylvania construction shop and foundry after workers rejected the new wage scale. The company offered pay per hour for ten hours’ work, but under the proposed plan nine hours’ pay would not equal prior earnings, while ten hours’ work would exceed former wages.
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Forty Poisoned At Hickory Area Reception From Canned Corn
A special telegram reports 40 of 80 guests at a reception hosted by Mr. McCarroll near Hickory, Burgettstown, were poisoned by canned corn. Three physicians among the ill include Drs. McCarroll Eerol and Campbell. No deaths reported. several remain in critical condition.
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The Pop Man Hits Back At Lima Saloon Closures
September 14 J W Harman the manufacturer swore warrants for arrest of drug store bakers liverymen fruit and ice cream dealers for Sunday openings linked to the fair closures. The action sparked a sensational dispute.
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Wrecks and deaths marked Ohio news items across multiple cities
The period carries reports of property damage at Washington township Pennsylvania, a fatal freight collision near Canton Georgia?, and an east bound Ft Wayne extra train incident. Also noted are labor actions at McKeesport, a courtroom dispute at Greensburg, a bridge case at Charleston, and a Lahore? saloon case. Jewish New Year observed in Lima with services led by Charles Fleisher.
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Bascom
River Levels and Weather Report From Towns Cited
Special telegram describes river heights at Moncan Brownsville Wannen Memrats and other towns with ranges from 6 to 16 feet, note of falling or rising waters, cloudy or clear skies, and temperatures from 73 to 74 degrees. The Detroit Free Press adds a commentary on early forecasts about coal and natural gas discoveries and a remark about watermelon predictions.
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