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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1889

Page

6

Bright Prospects as Bullivan Leads Warpath for Peter Jackson

Albert L. Johnson, president of the Ball Players' League, returns from the East with plans to solidify support and court players. He vows the Brotherhood will be challenged, details club makeups for Cleveland Ward and others, and discusses guarantees for players amid moves to form a rival league.

Ted Diepatch Cleveland Albert L. Johnson Ball Players’ League Johnson Brotherhood Mr. Johnson de Wolf Hopper New York Mr. Johson Ward Bastian Boorbaner Murph Boston Albert Pacific Si Kelly Atlantic Buffalo Club Sam Wise Beecher

Philadelphia Signs E. J. Delehanty to Brotherhood Contract

The National League club Philadelphia announced the signing of left fielder E. J. Delehanty to a contract, expanding the Brotherhood roster. The telegram notes Delehanty joined the Brotherhood as part of the league’s latest player moves.

Dignatoe National League Te Isy Philadelphia E. J. Delehanty Delehanty Brotherhood

Cleveland Lawyer Sheds Light in Lengthy Conference

A Cleveland attorney spoke at a lengthy conference today, detailing expenses and proposed fees. The discussion referenced a patio tent and advance payment concerns, with emphasis on a possible wage or alary figure and a W500 amount.

Cleveland All Son Samael

New League Formed Amid Uncertainty In State Baseball

A fragment discusses a new league organization and doubts about its permanence. It mentions a team from Utah and a Tennessee area, references a state championship, and notes local ties within the Susquehanna region. The text hints at large fan interest but lacks clear dates or full names.

San Ak Utah Ich

Reform in the Laws Problems in English Politics

Mr Gladstone spoke in Manchester on his eightyeth birthday eve and urged liberal reforms including county taxation powers police liquor control poor relief ground rents and parish government. He warned of Turkish cruelties and predicted Liberal victory, calling for one person one vote and broader enfranchisement.

Gladstone Manchester Lonnon Free Trade Hall Crete Armenia Turkey

Ewing's Notion Puts St Louis Club in Cincinnati

A dispatch from Cincinnati reports Captain Ewing favors moving the St Louis team to Cincinnati and dropping St Louis from baseball. President Stern comments he does not fear a fight and hints at a falsifier within the Brotherhood while discussing consolidation and possible association splits.

al. Jobson Ewing St. Louis Cincinnati Delehanty Brotherhood Dispatch Stern Hilidar

Me Bhith Returns and Local Club Signing Efforts

Me Bhith returns with mixed results as H T Smith reports efforts to sign players for the local League club. He did not secure Staley or Beckley, suggesting Braley may join the Players' club. Smith signs others and expects more established names from Cincinnati Brooklyn Baltimore or similar cities.

H. T. Smith Cincinnati Evan & Mixtene Baltimore

Van Haltren and Latham Sign Cubs Like Contracts

Chicago reports Van Haltren has signed a Brotherhood contract for a five man league team. The announcement from President Welter at a White Stockings meeting sparked enthusiasm. A Latham contract, received from Denver, followed soon after.

Chicago van Haltren Senn Morrill Othe Bostons Van Welter White Stockings A Latham Denver

Canton baseball signee joins Evansville team next season

Charles Miller of Canton has signed to play center field for the Evansville, Indiana team after being released by the Baltimores. The headline notes Miller will compete as center field for the Indiana squad in the upcoming season.

Dispatch Canton Charles Miller Baltimores SiSex Cen Evansville Ind

Jumpee Peynaud Dead After Fatal Jump Attempt

Baptiste Peynaud known as the great jumper died in New Orleans from injuries after a Friday jump at a danger height. He was born in Marseille and had toured Europe with circus acts before later performing in New York resorts.

New Orleans Baptiste Peypaud Peynaud Mar Mar Boud Dedi Isor Ts Amorics America New York

Balfour Outlines Ireland College Plan With Restrictions

In Glasgow on December 2 Mr Balfour the Chief Secretary for Ireland set forth government ideas for an Irish College offering regular studies including classics and mathematics. The government would not endow theology and requires that the boon not be used politically and be open to English Scotch and Irish participation. He doubts acceptance and argues against a full university as it would reduce Catholic Protestant educational competition.

Pittsburg Mr. Tohneon Rowe White McKean Johinson Brotherhood Ireland

Sullivan seeks Nod on Jackson Fight Status

John L. Sullivan urges club approval to meet Jack Jackson in a championship bout. He demands fair terms and a liberal purse, says he will fight where offered the best payoff, and asks club president to confer with Jackson and California officials for a favorable arrangement.

HostTox John L. Sullivan Jackson Clay Eende Layne Ba California

Plot to murder Hungarian PM uncovered

Police reveal four conspirators planned to place dynamite under pavements to strike Tisa as he passed. An opposition insider warned authorities, leading to the abandonment of the plan and the minister’s life being saved.

Virsxa Tisa

Too Good For Golden Race Promoter Davis Receives Doubtful Letters

Davis promoting a 72 hour local race received letters from Peter Golden and George Noremac. Golden says the event will be too severe for him and others training hard, while Noremac asks for a track survey after recent record claims. Several entries may drop out due to conditions and fatigue.

Davis Peter Golden George Noremac Noremac

Riot at Paseo bull ring ends without bloodshed

In Orry or Mexico on December 2 a riot broke out at the Paseo bull ring as crowds booed tame bulls. Spectators hooted bull fighters and nearly toppled the amphitheater while police failed to quell the mob and were aided by the military with several arrests.

Orry Mexico Paseo

Judge Cracknell sails to meet Stanley in Africa

Lorpor December 2 Judge Cracknell of the Consular Court at Zanzibar will sail for Bagamoyo tomorrow on the Turquoise to meet Stanley and Emin Bey in official capacity and accompany them to England. Railroad builders start for Africa with Congo railway officers and a crew of engineers and workers.

Lorpor Cracknell Zanzibar Bagamoyo Stanley Emin Bey England Africa Antwerp Congo

Missing McCaw Brothers Sought Over Irish Estate Heiress

A Louisville, Kentucky businessman asks Mayor McCallin to locate Hugh McCaw, one of two Belfast descended brothers separated 14 years ago after moving to New York and Toronto. The family believes an estate of 200000 to 500000 dollars exists in Ireland or Canada, prompting a broad search across North America.

Troy Hili Ireland P Mayer Department of Public Safety Wensete Retter John McCaw Troysus Belfast West Teather Hugh Robe New York Robert Louisville Celginates McCaws North America

Costly Interment: Telegraph and Light Pole Costs Considered

Chief Bigelow of the Public Works department outlines council interest in the cost of an underground telegraphy and light system. He cites total street wires within Water to Eleventh streets and lists numerous pole suppliers and utilities, noting high initial costs but low ongoing replacement needs.

Bigelow Department of Public Works Grant Wey Beer Hight Pennsylvania Railroad and Kent Company Central District Postal Telegraph B. & Teleeree Company Rachiledelphia Natural Gas Company Eagney Avenue Electric Railway Company Pleasant Valley Elsearie Ball Ace Company de Bigelow Thare

McKeesport Post Office Candidates Narrow to Thompson and Stone

The McKeesport post office race narrows to W. E. Thompson and Joseph A. Stone with whispers that dark horse Robert Smiley could win. Stone and allies are in Washington while Thompson Harrison and Smiley push influence via Magee Dalzell Ba and Wanamaker. Old Republicans claim Stone aided the party financially in home and county.

McKeesport Wanamaker Stone Thompson

They Took Leave of These Senses at Wilmerding Riot Threat

A near riot occurred yesterday morning at Wilmerding after Hungarian workers protested a contractor shift to Ridge and Stewart. They feared the change would defraud them of wages and threatened trouble until Braddock sent protection. calm returned once it was explained no injustice was intended.

Wilmerding Ridge Stewart Psec Trage Crietelsa

Library Hall sale postponed to next Friday bid at 125000

The Library Hall property went up for sale again with bidders John M. Kennedy and A. D. Thompson acting for John G. Holmes, trustee. The sale was postponed on a bid of 125000 until next Friday, tied to a mortgage protection by a savings association.

Library Hall John M. Kennedy A. D. Thompson John G. Holmes Save Life Association

Pianos and Organs Displayed at Hoffmann Co Store

SOCOHMER & O. PIANOS and Pelcabet Reed Pipe Organs showcased as best in the world at J. M. Hoffmann & Co. 587 Smithfield Street. Also offering 1,250 Royal Standard kersey overcoats at 10 dollars, tailor made and lined with satin, in blue, black, and other colors, originally valued 25 to 30 dollars. Cor. Grant and Diamond streets opposite the new Court House.

J. M. Hoffmann & Co Smithfield Street Kerney Grant and Diamond Sts New Court House

Kilrain Heads South for Mississippi Bout

Jake Kilrain, accompanied by manager Doc Adler, left Baltimore this afternoon at 2 o'clock for Mississippi where his next bout is set to take place.

Baltimore Jake Kiliain Doc Adler Mississippi

Baltimore and Ohio plans branch road to Hyndman park site

Civil engineers from the Baltimore and Ohio road began surveying from Bedford and McKeesport to Hyndman to locate a branch line. The company intends to convert the McKeesport area into a park and build a new 300 foot wide avenue near the freight depot with offices involved in the project.

Baltimore and Ohio Road Hyndman Ager and Ohio Ford H On McKeesport Frente Mc

Cyclist Tom Roo Completes Santae Run By Wheel

The Beat Record from CarcaGo reports cyclist Tom Roo arrived today after completing a full wheel journey from Santae. He navigated the route solo, ending the long ride amid local attention and a noted breakthrough on this press beat.

CarcaGo Tom Roo Santae Sinlinr

Digestive Biscuits Save Failing Husband Says Suse

A wife recounts her ailing husband nearly given up by doctors before Marvin's digestive biscuits cured him. Now he is reportedly happy and contented and the couple praises the product's restorative effect.

Marvin

Odd Cups and Gifts Near Allegheny Stores

Fragmentary ad notes 500 tea coffee chocolate bouillon styles at popular prices. Mentions 152 154 186 Federal Street Allegheny and Penn Avenue Stores. References holiday handkerchiefs and Christmas gifts. Partial product lineup and store hints follow.

Federal St Allegheny

Judge Wing Defends Conspiracy Claim in Cronin Trial

Judge Wing methods to dismiss Cronin conspiracy theory and insists knife evidence against Coughlin shows not Cronin's. Defense testimony notes April 27 purchase of pants and two knives, one possibly Cronin's, while Camp 2 faction tensions are argued to be insufficient proof of a broad conspiracy.

Wing Cronin Coughlin Cutcaco Mr. Forrest August Loewenstein Dan Coughlin Jake Loewenstein Loewen SS Sery Dante Daniel E Wing Camp 20 Jihad Te Sibyaota

Debate Over Cronin Case Sees Defence Question Guilt

The discussion centers on whether Cronin’s death was caused by guilt or innocence. The speaker challenges conclusions from the grand jury stating unknown perpetrators and argues that alleged remarks by Coughlin do not prove involvement. He notes doubts about the white horse link and suggests much hinges on unresolved circumstances and possible innocence.

Pagean Grand Jury Coughlin Cronin Michigan Dan

Letter from Beggs in Cronin trial hints at acquittal

Boston dispatch reports John F. Beggs a Cronin suspect writes to an uncle from CarcaGo on November 2. He says the Clan na Gael camp stands before the jury and he fears no direct evidence ties him to Dr Cronin siezure. He asserts innocence and expects his name to be cleared.

Prclal DNF Boston John F. Beges Cronin CarcaGo Clanna Gael Dr. Cronin

Officers Elected at Fourteenth Annual Meeting of the Society

The fourteenth annual meeting at the Y M C A elected officers led by President Mrs W A Herron and Vice Presidents Mrs L M Harding and Mrs Thomas Ewing. David Robinson named to audit committees. thanks given to Rev W E Mackay and St Peter's church for Sunday kindness. debt and finances to be improved.

The Society For the Improvement of the W. A. Herron L. M. Harding Thomas Ewing William R. Thompson E. Lippincott William Thaw I. M. Harding E. Lippincot Annie Duff J. T. McIlroy A. W. Rook William H. Ewing Archibald McBride William P Samuel Mo John Richard 8. Warring William Frank John Arthurs H.W. Williams Dunlavy Mra . Cohen Mra Lone Zug D. A. Erowart W. H. MA —_ Marythor Frank Swit Sires David’ Hood Jane W. Speck Meeda Ages J. Med W Sohn Bones W. Pash Charlies L Wade W. Advisory En

Armstrong Monument Committee Disbands After Final Meeting

The Armstrong Monument Committee met at Mrs. Armstrong’s home in Allegheny. Speeches honored the man’s memory, funds covered expenses, and $563 77 remained. Receipts were to be copied and framed for the family, with papers turned over as the association adjourned sine die.

Armstrong Monument Committee Jones Armstrong Score Martin Shields A. E. Windsor & Co Armstrong Monumental Association

Thirteenth Ward Man Loses Horse After City Hall Visit

George Acre of the Thirteenth ward went to City Hall to see Chief Bigelow and found his horse and buggy missing after returning to the street. Edward Singleton was later found driving the horse and was jailed at Central station awaiting a charge for larceny this morning.

George Acre Thirteenth Ward City Hall Chief Bigelow Edward Singleton Lameny

Symptoms of Torpid Liver and Tutt’s Pills Claim

Symptoms include loss of appetite nausea dull head pain in back and right side after meals and irritability. Constipation alternates with diarrhea and fatigue memory loss and a sense of duty followed by weariness. The ad claims Tutt’s Pills provide rapid relief from these liver symptoms.

Tutt

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