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Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 19, 1890

Page

6

Cleveland Beats Pittsburg 5 to 4 in Open Series Finish

The Cleveland club thumped Pittsburg 5 to 4 at Cleveland grounds as Maul pitched well behind strong Cleveland hitting. The Pittsburgh offense managed little until an inning where they loaded the bases but failed to capitalize. Across town, New York defeated Brooklyn 4 to 3 at Brotherhood Park in the final hast game, as Ward starred for the home club with late rallies and solid fielding.

Cleveland Canton New York Chicago Pittsburg Smoky City Diamond Maul McGill Brooklyn Pacers Brotherhood Park Prsenne West Ward

Secretary Brunell Passes Through City to Cleveland

Secretary Brunell of the Players' League toured the city on his way to Cleveland and said the PL would not play exhibition games with the American Association. He claimed PL clubs would seek players from the National League and that PL schedules would precede the NL to avoid date conflicts. President McCallin of the local NL club met Brunell at the depot.

Brunell Players' League Cleveland P. L American Association National League N. L Sulmi McCaliin 2. L

Cleveland Pirates Baseball Championship Meet in Cleveland

National League game summary from Cleveland on September 1 1 pits Cleveland against Pittsburgh in a close contest. Young started for Cleveland but support faltered as Zimmer struggled with wild throws. Sales hit a near homer that caromed for two bases, and Zimmer delivered a four run seventh inning. Berger received a cad watch from teammates. Final score shows a tight, hard fought battle with standout hitting on both sides and strong plays by Virtue and LaRoque.

Diefatch Caxros Cleveland Pittsburg N. 1 Young Canton Cleveland Zimmer Sales Delaney Berger Rd Wirers

Cooney and Gren alvin Injured in NL Baseball Split

September 16 at CatcaGo details a violent first inning collision involving Cooney and Glenalvin. Cooney sustains serious injuries and is removed. Chicago wins the opener easily but drops the second game as Hutchinson struggles. multiple players noted for home runs and notable batting.

CatcaGo

Baseball box score fragment with totals and league standings

Fragmentary box score lists players Foster Knight Keenan Hutchinson Latham Kittridge and Rhines with pitching and batting events. Notes stolen bases, double plays, bases on balls, hit by pitch, strikeouts, and errors. Includes American and National League standings and schedules with teams such as Brooklyn Cincinnati Boston New York Chicago Cleveland Philadelphia Pittsburgh and league leaders forthcoming games.

McPhee Roos Limot Keenan Foster Carroll Kittridge Balle Hutchinson Stein Rhines Siitchison Helly Bytein Michines Kittridgee Kee McQu Ww. L. Pe W. J. Pre Brooklyn Cincinnati Boston New York Chicago Cleveland Phila Pittsbore National League Pittsburg Philadelphia Puavers Leacue Buffalo Associa4tiox Baltimore Columbus Syracuse Toledo Rochester St. Louis

McKeesport Representatives to Attend Akron Tri-State Meeting

Frank Torreyson and W A Miller, veterans of the old McKeesport club, will attend Akron’s next month meeting of the present Tri-State League delegates. They will represent the old home club and aim to secure a team continuation next season. Torreyson declines to say if he has a seat with a new club.

McKeesport Frank Torreyson W. A. Miller MecKeesport Akron Thesepresestantes Torre ‘Wil Ba Sbera Sah

Exciting unfinished trotting race at Southside Driving Park

Yesterdays card at Southside Driving Park delivered strong racing despite many heats being unfinished. The 2 50 trot proved hotly contested with Dom Pedro Flirting Kate and Fannie splitting five heats. Pedro finally outlasted the mare. The 300 pace was won by Spok Southside, with Darkness stopping the scene after early heats. Races conclude today with a restored program and a B&O departure at 14 P M for the events.

Southside Dom Pedro Flirting Kate Fannie Pedro Spok Forest Bosg McAnnilty Duck Billy Toy Buck Nolde Pittsburg Ben Dom Pedro Eshl

Philadelphia Grand Circuit Races Continue Amid Controversy

In Philadelphia on September 18 the Grand Circuit trotting events resumed with the 2:33 heat. Scramble won all decisive heats ahead of Sadie M though some spectators claimed she could have prevailed with proper urging. Driver Pettit faced a £100 fine and suspension, while the fastest 2:25 heat marked the meeting’s highlight.

Philadelphia Scramble Bellman Sadie M McCray Pettit Sadine Sumebary Marendes_ aves Alexandria ‘Hor Sally A

MUST FIRST TROT IN ENGLAND

The Trotting Union of Great Britain proposes a January rule barring American horses from entering Union races, except those already racing in the U S or producing an American certificate. Germany and other trotting nations are expected to adopt similar restrictions as Secretary Cathcart plans continent-wide coordination.

America Dunlap's Cable Company Lay Pow Trotting Union of Great Britain Germany Cathcart

Races at Manchester and Ayr yield multiple plate winners

In Manchester the September plate for 2 year olds over five furlongs was won by Petard owned by Douglas Baird with Sweetest second and Colona Marae third. At the Western meeting in Ayr the Ayreshire handicap plate for year olds and up over about a mile and three furlongs was won by Horton owned by A H Laidlay with Golden Mare second and Scottish Fusilier third.

Gravesend Winnere GRAVESEND Rack Track Races

Results from Gravesend track show six furlongs Druidess, Liste Ella, Dollikins. 1 1/16 miles Mabel Gienn, Reporter, Eric. six furlongs Strathmeath, Cleopatra, Russell. five furlongs Kingston, Volunteer, Maharat. six furlongs Nellie Bly Meyre Paranza, Flutie Filly. mile and a furlong Birthday, Fioodtide.

Gravesend Druidess Liste Ella Dollikins Mabel Gienn Reporter Eric aix_ furlon Strathmeath Cleopatra Russell

Guy's Good Mile at Cleveland on heavy track

The swift gelding Guy clocked 2:13 1-3 for a mile at Cleveland driving park amid heavy conditions. The meet included exhibitions by Sunol and Guy and several trotting divisions with times noted for each horse, including Cali mare and Palo Alto, while track conditions hindered timing for some entries.

Cleveland Sunol Guy California Palo Alto Acon Boorita Dobie Sock Brown Sim Elise Lad Ed Es Ey Irma C Indad Findley Sajor Wit i Ajor Wilkes Arctic Kavolll Pearl Frank Pui Hella Judge L Veritas Webb Keokee Shank Harry Medium FRR Romence Nda Acolyte Aimont Wilkes Jollaco William Arthur Stig

Washington Infantry Field Day at Salt Works Station

The Washington Infantry held its annual field day at Salt Works Station range. Prizes were awarded to officers and noncommissioned members, with multiple names listed. A baseball match followed the target exercise, Niebaum's nine defeating Bhannon's team by a narrow margin.

Washington Infantry Saltworks Station G. F. E. Wilbarm Soneree Victor Weiss George W AP. Bhannon John H. Niebaum Wim Geilfuss Westerman J.B. McEwett Ccsesesessenseneereen H. Dengel Robt. Speer D. J. Wealing USA Bhannon Niebaum

Louisville Fall Races Result at The State Fair

At Louisville and the State Fair on September 18 the card produced multiple winners. Speedaway took the 2:37 trot purse $500 with nine starters, Chesterfield won the 220 pace, and Kittie Bayard won two heats in the 2:98 trot though unfinished.

Commans Speedaway Chesterfield Kittie Bayard

Tennis Gossip and Sewickley Prize Winners

The Pittsburg Tennis Club hosts a handicapped single tournament for members today and tomorrow with prizes including tennis shoes racquets and club awards. Sewickley results show Christy withdrew from second prize and matches delayed by rain. Moorhead Reed and others swept prizes with college players departing for Princeton and Yale next week.

Pittsburg Cain & Verner Sears J. KR. Weldin & Co A. G. Pratt & Co Sewickley Christy Br. R. Reed Brooks Vail Ewing Princeton College Pittsburg Tennis Club Moorhead Princeton Charles Woods Lawrence Woods Brown Yale

Herron Hill Gun Club Holds All Day Shoot at Brunot Island

The Herron Hill Gun Club plans an all day shoot at Brunot's Island on Tuesday with a listed programme of keystone events and varying entrance fees. Shooting begins at 11 a.m. and lunch will be served on the grounds.

Herron Hill Gun Club Brunot’s Island

Boat Race Set for October 2 at East Liverrook

Telegram from East Liverrook Ohio reports arrangements completed for the Teemer versus Hanlan boat race on October 2 with an old-time fair and other amusements. Governor Campbell promises to attend.

Dispatch East Liverrook Teemer Hanlan Jampbell

Sporting Notes and Early Fall Racing News

Sporting notes summarize upcoming games and bets, racing plans, and boxing chatter. The Kenton Blues beat the Hubs of Allegheny 18 to 17 at Recreation Park, and Was at first feared Huperta is not broken down but unlikely to race again this season. There is talk of Billy Meier fighting Jimmie Carroll for 0 and 8, with Carroll declining.

Breaptin W. Sr. Chate Homewood Kenton Blues Hubs Allegheny Recreation Park New Orleans Billy Meier Jimmie Carroll Carroll Huperta Mis. Walcott Somersetshire Warwickshire Essex Cheshire Recognize Portsmouth United Service Club South England All-England North of England South of England Peckham Oneida Bradford Thomas Ryan Freexham Eee Johnny van Hess Buffalo Peckjam Samaten Cock Robinson W. J. Wilhelm Penn Tapla Ips Washington Baewill Reading Bedygteitial Meda Carnes

American Iron Trade Ties to Cuban Mines Shaped by Spanish Grants

The piece reports Otto E. Reimer’s findings on Cuban mining concessions granted to Juragua Iron Company Limited of Philadelphia. It details a broad system of free entry rights for rail, rolling stock, and port facilities, plus substantial American investment in Cuban ore shipped under the British flag to Bethlehem and Steelton. It notes Spanish authorities seeking to attract more capital and labor, urging American involvement to exploit rich mineral resources in Santiago de Cuba.

Prom 4 Washington Judge Chipman Michigan Secretary of the Navy House of Representatives Bethlehem Iron Company Gon Steel Otto E. Reimer United States Santiago de Cuba Reimer Cuba Jaragua Iron Company Ultramarine Spain Madrid Juragoa Iron Company, Limited Philadelphia Juragua Company la Cruz Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Iron Company Steelton, Pa Bethlehem, Pa Lake Suce Salamanca Centleman Lightser

Ladies Discuss Missions at Mansfield Valley Meeting

The quarterly meeting of the Women's Baptist Foreign Missionary Society convened in the First Baptist Church Mansfield Valley with sessions at 10:30 AM 2 PM and 7 PM. President Mrs Reymer Association Director Mrs Carey and others led discussions on Difficulties and Hindrances to Successful Work in Missions and the Importance of Mission Work.

Women’s Baptist Society Mansfield Valley Opel Women's Baptist Foreign Missionary Society First Baptist Church Reymer Carey Riddie Stanton East End Pittsburg Cara Reese Treacy India Allegheny Fourth Avenue Baptist Church Pitsburg

Ministers Confer on Preachers and Elders at Sandusky

About 30 ministers arrived at the Sandusky United Brethren Conference where 100 ministers and lay delegates attended. The gathering passed on the characters of preachers including Rev. G W Taylor of Defiance whose marriage to a girl followed a prior scandal, with doubt about his retention. The conference approved reducing presiding elders per district from four to two after hours of debate.

Fispvay Sandusky

Sailor Fatally Wounded as Captain Refuses to Pay in Milwaukee

Captain William H. Landgraff of the steamer Nevada shot and fatally wounded a sailor named Charley after a dispute over payment for a round trip and his departure from the vessel at Milwaukee. Also reported: a bell boy arrested in New York over a hotel safe robbery. railroad conductors discuss secret work. a banquet on an excursion train. and a tornado-like downpour in Vinton Iowa causing roof damage and street debris.

Milwaukee William H. Landgraff Nevada Charley New York Hotel Vendome Doobaaker Aris Toledo International Brotherhood of Railroad Conductors

Mind reader opens safe under blocked senses

Paul A. Johnstone, famed mind reader, blindfolded and with ears nose and hands blocked, opened a Wellington Hotel safe while hotel staff thought of the combination. He claims the feat proves humans possess more than five senses and challenges muscle reading theories.

Curiaco Paul A. Johnstone Grand Pacific Hotel Johnstone Wellington

O'Brien case in Montreal Police Court adjourned

R N O'Brien charged with circulating an untrue story of Prince George's arrest faced further proceedings in Montreal Police Court. Evidence from Hall failed to prove the dispatches were written by O'Brien. O'Brien's lawyers number seven. High Constable Bissonnette denied Monday arrest. Tomorrow action may be taken against the Montreal Gazette for 20000. Prince George reportedly treated the affair as a joke.

Montreal R. N. O'Brien Prince George Desnoyers Hall Telegraph Company O'Brien O’brien Bissonnette Montreal Gazette Lord Stanley

Flood of Money Strains New York Sub Treasuries

Payments at the New York sub Treasury surged with bond purchases totaling 11,688,000. Prepayments on 4s and 6s, silver, pension disbursements, and 35,500,000 paid in cash overwhelmed totals. Call loans at 3 to 4 percent, 90 day money at 6 percent, and a 1,000,000 one year loan at 5 percent.

New York sub-Treasury

Flood waters sweep Poestenkill valley after dam breach

Troy reports at 2 a.m. the Bone steel Pond outlet dam failed six miles northeast of Poestenkill, sending a flood through the narrow valley. Water uprooted trees and washed away structures, destroying six new bridges on the Poestenkill and Columbia highway and wrecking all buildings along the stream.

Troy Poestenkill Columbia Highway

Advice from Ruse at Ohio State Fair

Forty five thousand people attended the Ohio State fair in Columbus. J M Rusk Secretary of Agriculture spoke after being introduced by ex President Hayes and congratulated the farmers on agricultural organization. He warned against expecting sudden results from legislation and urged cautious action to win public opinion.

Columbus J. M. Rusk Hayes

Footpad Strikes Man in Zanesville. Critical Condition

Christopher Coyle 72 was struck on the head with a slungshot by a footpad near his home in Zanesville. He had just received about $20 at his son's livery stable and appeared to be followed. His condition is listed as critical.

Zanesville Christopher Coyle Coyle

Willard F Robinson sues over railroad contractor funds

Willard F. Robinson of Toledo filed suit in the U S Circuit Court against W W McCracken George A Evans and Neil McDonald claiming only 50 000 of 150 000 due for the Toledo Saginaw and Muskegon Railroad construction was paid.

New York Willard F. Robinson Toledo United States Circuit Court W. W. McCracken George A. Evans Neil McDonald Toledo, Saginaw and Muskegno

Rockafeller Pledges Million for University of Chicago

John D. Rockefeller sent a letter pledging 1 million dollars to aid the new University of Chicago. The gift follows an earlier 600000 contributed by Rockefeller and was promptly accepted by the trustees.

Chicago University of Chicago John D. Rockafeller

Death of Benjamin Franklin Peixotto in New York

Benjamin Franklin Peixotto died this morning in New York after a long illness of consumption. Born in New York in 1834, he served as United States Consul at Bucharest and Lyons.

New York Benjamin Franklin Peixotto Mr. Piexotto United States Bucharest Lyons

Boycott Ordered Against Times Over Labor Comments

In Chattanooga on September 18 the Federation of Trades called for a boycott of the Times citing the paper’s unfriendly remarks about working men amid the New York Central strike and laboring class concerns.

Chattanooga The Times Federation of Trades New York Central

Gold Beaters Strike Settled In Boston And Other Cities

The strike of gold beaters in Boston Philadelphia New York and Chicago has ended in the workers winning. They secured their demands allowing earnings from 23 50 to 25 dollars a week.

Boston Philadelphia New York Chicago

Rainy Storm Narrows Northeast Coast

A coastal storm moved northeast off Marine with heavy rain from Portland north into Canada and Nova Scotia. Winds were strong offshore except along Nova Scotia and Northern Maine where onshore with light fog. Overall fair weather elsewhere with a Dakotas Minnesota storm brewing and temperatures edging warmer west of the Mississippi.

Marine Portland Canada Nova Scotia Mane Dakotas Minnesota Mississippi Atlantic

River Fluctuations Mark Slow River Traffic

River levels moved within a foot up and down as unsettled weather and past rain clouds break up. Levee business lagged with no Cincinnati boats and night travel slowing progress while coal shipments and empty barges drift along the shore and three score barges head to mines.

Monongahela Cincinnati

River reports and riverboat movements amid clear weather

Multiple river gauges show rising or falling levels across the Ohio and Mississippi regions with clear, mild conditions. Towboats and steamers, including the Keystone State, Belle McGowan, W. B. Gale, James G. Blaine, Mercy Kelsey, and others, operate between Cincinnati, Louisville, Parkersburg, and St. Louis. Repairs, launches, and new boats are noted along with a destroyed Harvey D sawmill fire and snags cleared by the H. G. Wright toward St. Louis.

Moncantown Brownsville Warren Allegheny Junction Cincinnati Rlver Keystone State Burg Datso—Hiver Evansville Elver St. Louis Louisville Falla Memphis Samuel Watson Rep Clocknast Belle McGowan Enterprise Tor M. F. Allan Parkersburg Jos, Walton Fred Wilson Jos W. Gould Pomeroy Iron Age Annie Hoberts New Orleans Crescent Nellie Walton Curtain J. H. Homyze Hudson Jim Wood Cairo Mound City Sam Brown C. W Tux Louise Charleston Liztle Bay Voluneer Destorges Marine Wars Cas Bee Madison Pittsburg Henry M. Stanley Harvey D Bethlehem Madison Cacu Wheeler & Lawlor H. G. Wright Calico Island Hennett Asstle Mudd's Point Ste. Genevieve Island Genevieve Bend Kawa Chote Mary's River Liberty Island Hig Eddy Levil’s Island Thompson Liberty

Strikers Press Albany School Officials for Reinstatement

Superintendent Bissell and Assistant Superintendent Harrington faced ex strikers all day seeking reinstatement. Few workers are promised, as room is limited this season, though freight traffic will rise next month and many men will be rehired. Misses jackets advertised as new and stylish in cloak room at Boces & Bux.

Albany Bissell Harrington Boces & Bux

Death Pact of New Year Lovers Ends in Double Suicide

Gustave G. Koch a 26 year old crayon artist born in Vienna and Emilie Rossie a 19 year old Berlin born actress with Amberg's troupe shot themselves after Koch called to Emilie from a Bowery window. Emilie left a letter to her aunt detailing a quarrel with her mother and a plan to die together. Both were said to seek sensation and a newspaper story.

Gustave G. Koch Vienna Emilie Rossie Amberg Berlin Koch Bowery Canal Street Emilie Mary Knoon

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