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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1889

Page

6

New Cincinnati Brotherhood Club Manager Hint

The league club faces a major meeting next Tuesday to choose a manager with two prominent candidates W W Burnham and Robert Leadly plus H T Smith. Conway will stay with Nimick and an old player may take the role not Sun day. Legal action looms as Nimick confirms injunction preparations with Scott Ferguson and disputes over contracts for next year.

W. W. Burnham Exst Burnham Surnham Robert Leadly Detroit Leadly Iast Sensom Sometme Nimick Scott Ferguson Wehade Persix Instaliog Wib Acoee Bomermere New York Scott

Clarkson Hesitates Over Brotherhood Contract Offer

In San Francisco on December 4, John Clarkson the pitcher who arrived from Boston refused the Brotherhood contract after King Kelly offered 6500 from his own funds. Clarkson doubted the scheme’s financial success and asked for more money, remaining noncommittal as Kelly and supporters pressed him.

San Francisco King Kelly Brotherhood Boston John Clarkson Mike Clarkson Keine Sers Hardie Rich

Day with the League signs pitcher Day

Philadelphia League club signs young pitcher Day after trying him late in the season. The move adds four pitchers Gleason Vickery Day Anderton as President Reach aims to sign two more top players from interested clubs within ten days.

Prrlabelmia Iay New York

Day Denies Transfer Rumor and Heesler

President Day of the New York club denies a report that the Indiana transfer to New York is in progress. He notes no December signings this year and predicts efforts to assemble a team during winter, with potential action if a suit proceeds.

Dietarcn New York Indiana Dey John LeSee Helb

Consolidation Discussed for Athletic Brotherhood Clubs

Telegram from Columbus dated December 4 reports a private office meeting among Brotherhood officials led by Zach Chiia V Abe and counsel. John M. Ward confirms broad assent to a plan to consolidate Columbus Louisville and Philadelphia chapters into a single Athletic club.

Columbus Zach Ralph Chiia Abe Orimal Urman Whittaker John M. Ward Ward Brotherhood Baldwin King Chicago Louisville Philadelphia Athlenes Athletic

Cincinnati Capitalists Back Brotherhood Baseball Club

December 4 report from Cincinnati discusses potential Brotherhood team support by local capitalists. A key member promises public details soon, with plans to place a strong executive in charge and secure fan patronage. Ewing pushes for a Brotherhood presence in Cincinnati and control over baseball operations.

Cincinnati Crecreati Baye Erbood Stern Ewing Cincinns

Conway Will Stay With City Club Next Season

Pete Conway arrived with his bride at the Hotel Anderson and signed a two year contract to remain with the local league club. He declined to discuss inventions for next year but said the deal is binding and his stay strengthens his confidence in upcoming work.

Pete Conway Anderson Laacue Hot 8A

George ties to play outfield for Hoosiers

A fragment notes George, previously with the Giants, offered to join the Hoosiers. The report says his arm is off and his fielding is decent, though his status is unsettled.

Wheeling Baseball Club Sells Interest to Laughlin McGinley and Fiel

The Wheeling Baseball Club has been sold again to the firm Laughlin & McGinley and Mr Nate Fiel. The firm takes one half interest while Mr Fiel holds the other half. Mr Fiel arrived in town yesterday to finalize the agreement and sign the new papers.

Wheeling Baseball Club Laughlin & McGinley Nate Fiel Fiel Lavier

Clifton racing notes from the Clifton meet

Special telegram from Clifton describes race results with multiple horses and riders. Notable finishers include Teen and Duke second places, Hilda Young Duke, Jeanie McParland, and Madeline colt among others. The report lists several horse names and parimutuel annotations across six furlongs and shorter legs.

Clifton Heesus Eptros Disraton Kew Yore Iay Clifton Hve Furiongen Secona Wits Eens Hilda Young Duke Secon A. Garrison Ey Becky Knott Oriole Filtaway Redon Eatontown Farr Daleeman Lancaster Felding Alan Archer Equality Prince Carrie G Jeanie McParland Ing of Norfolk Jaock Ward Jeanie Freon Tve Huntoon Soon Crusader Melodram WU Blackthorn Rossrum Tom Kearns

New Or Least December 4 Entries and weights for tomorrow's races

Tomorrow's card lists four nonstandard entries with weights for five eighths, three quarters, and nine-sixteenths of a mile. Early fields show Pal Myra Mi, Lady Rose, and Sallie Hi among others with varied weights and handicaps noted by track officials.

New Orleast Palmyra Mi Bob Nance School Girl Rowland If Colonel Hunt Lady Rose Zeb Ward Ae Puente Inni - Savale Devi A. Srensa Re Nettic Ee Rrima Beth da Kean

Two Boys Die in Shaft Accident at Steubenville Mine

Robert Davis and John Devinney, both about 15, were lowered into the Steubenville Iron and Steel coal shaft at Alikanna when a cable broke. The cage fell 80 feet then into 30 feet of water, drowning the youths. The bodies were recovered. Mine Inspector Haglotton will attend the coroner's inquest tomorrow evening.

Steubenville Robert Davis John Devinney Steubenville Iron and Steel Company Alikanna Haglotton

Explosive Blast Crashes New Castle Hotel Kitchen

An explosion at the St Cloud Hotel in New Castle occurred after natural gas ignited in the kitchen. The two story kitchen wing collapsed, five rooms above were damaged, and debris filled the street. Loss estimated around 3000 dollars. no injuries reported.

New Castles New Castle St Cloud Hotel Iris

Aged incendiary Barbara Guenther jailed by sons

Barbara Guenther 73 was taken to Central station by her sons Daniel and George after she allegedly threatened to burn down the Sisters of the Poor home. Neighbors describe her as flighty but not violent. The elderly woman previously stayed at the Poor and had set a fire risk, with police involvement and a hospital stay.

Barbara Guenther Central Station Daniel George Hooveler’s Court Penn Avenue Niagara Sifter Ublic Riland Indy

Board of Review convenes in New York for trotting case

The National Trotting Association Board of Review meets at the Fifth Avenue Hotel in New York with Judge P P Johnston presiding. Members include Parker from Connecticut Lane from Chillicothe and Sams from Milwaukee. First case on the agenda concerns a gelding named Joe and its exclusion.

New York National Trotting Association Fifth Avenue P. P. Johnston Lexington SF Eee George Parker Necticut G. Lane Ley Chillicothe O. Ana Samswaukee Joe

Guttenberg Races Report From December Meet

New York dispatch details Guttenberg races with results across six races. Winners include Harry Faustus and Manola with multiple place finishes and times listed. tomorrow’s entries feature Waterloo and numerous horse names such as Belle Kennedy and Hammerhead among sets.

New York Guttenberg Harry Faustus Frwt Hemet Fred B Manola Ti Ira Newbar Barnes Wilfred Martin Russell Furl Waterloo Erry Ralph Black Wynwood Landseer Hub S Norris Bie Brown Jim Sulbolland Buiter Bela Autumn Leaf Kin Urb Oedel Green Fenton Samm Morsa Ma Brad Benes Little Bill John Finn Sissher Aneaely Julia Pd Tedisco Lomax Dames C

Contested Ohio Lieutenant Governorship Alleged Voting Fraud

A formal contest challenges E L Lampson’s 22 vote win as Ohio Lieutenant Governor. Marquis charges illegal ballots and paid votes across Adams and numerous counties, citing specific precinct irregularities, non residents, and ballot switching to claim Marquis was elected.

Marquis Ohio E L. Lampson Adams County Lampson Coutumbus General Assembly Adama Adams Ashtabula Athens Darke Delaware Erie Franklin Gen Green Hardin Jackson Lorain Tromb Belmont Fayette Knox Morrow Paulding Fourth Ward Clinton County Darke County Harquis Erie County Cincinnati Weed Pson Wellston Jackson County Toledo Leroy Township Lake County Youngstown Williams County Pee Township van Wert County Ridge Township George L. Converse Thomas E. Powell James E. Ness

Messier resumes duties after illness and travel

Thomas D. Messier vice president and controller of the Pennsylvania Company returned to work after a illness in July and travels to Cresson and New Jersey. He plans limited hours as he regains full health while colleagues discuss Chicago World’s Fair prospects. Other city notes include Samuel W. King’s Washington trip, A B Smyth heading to the Marble Cutters’ Convention in Boston, and local visits by Dr. C B King and other executives.

Thomas D. Messier Pennsylvania Company Cresson New Jersey Poughkespsie Hudson River United States Samuel W. King Chicago Washington Congress A. B. Smyth Marble, State and Tile Workers’ Union Marble Cutters Boston Smyth Philadelphia New York Brooklyn C. B. King Arch Street Allegheny M. E. Fogle Mra. Cheny

Home Orchestras Offer At-Cost House Ensemble

Advertisement invites readers to buy an at home orchestra package for 25 dollars for four players including first violin Celilo second violin flute with option to substitute cornet for cello. Details provided for Hamilton and C C corner Grant and Diamond streets near the new Court House.

Hamiltor Amu Fifth Avenue

Ribbons for Fancy Work at The People's Store

Camret and Dick advertise ribbons for fancy work at The People's Store promising large stock and savings for shoppers seeking affordable decor and craft supplies.

People’s Store Camret & Dick

Sale of Chin Us and Beavers at Special Lot

A special lot of items including fine chin us and beavers is offered at 12 dollars. The sale begins in the morning with viewing and a call to arrange. Location is P G C C at the corner of Grant and Diamond.

Cor. Grant Diamond Sir Court House

Booes and Bum Display Ad Inserts Department

A brief display advertisement notes the insertion of the department for Booes and Bum. The ad highlights product placement and placement details for the department within the publication.

Booes Bum

O'Keefe Gas Appliance Co promotes ribbons and appliances

Local ad notes economical fires stoves and ranges from O'Keefe Gas Appliance Co with fast selling ribbons and related car accessories. The fragmented copy mentions Filthay and Dior brands and a brisk demand for 28 and 25 cent ribbons.

D&c. O'Keefe Gas Appliance Co Oammpbett & Dior S. O’keerr

Fragments Reflect Local Commerce And Goods Listings

Readable fragments mention products like gas items, silver novelty pieces, toilet and manicure goods, and various addresses. The text lists brands and locations such as Fifthay and Federal streets, with references to stores or sales. The overall content appears as partial trade notes or classified inventory without a single cohesive event.

Telegram Reports Death of James Baker in Chicago

A telegram received by police claims James Baker, described as an octoroon, is dead in Chicago. Authorities have no confirmation and will pursue the matter with relatives of Baker as more details emerge.

James Baker Chicago Moins Telatecs

All Fine Fellows. Story of a St Louis industrial pioneer.

The article chronicles the life of a German immigrant who arrived in St Louis in 1855 at age 18, rising from crate wages to founder of the St. Louis Stamping Company. It notes his partnership with a brother, invention of granite ironware, and the 1,200 workers employed by their mills and factories by the 1880s, along with a large family of ten children.

Johnnie O'Neill Chamber Misizieghase Wat Tinoer Seh Ocala St. Louis Wm. F

Tariff for Revenue Dominates Wool Growers’ Convention

December 4 Washington report on Hon. Columbus Delano’s address to the National Wool Growers Association endorsing protection to preserve the wool industry. He argues against free wool and urges a clear tariff policy, noting a brief discussion with the President and Secretary of Agriculture after the speech.

Washington Wool Growers’ Convention Columbus Delano Ohio National Wool Growers’ Association Onan Wanda Joan Natiies

Mercantile Tax Report Shows Moderately Good City Collection

City Treasurer Denniston sent Harrisburg the yearly mercantile license tax statement. Uncollectable claims were low, with only $2.14 returned by Aldermen. The tax scales range through 17 classes with notable firms like Joseph Horne & Co facing large totals.

Denniston Harrisburg Joseph Horne & Co

Orchestral String Quartet and Brass Instrument Offer

Hamilton’s fine specialties at 91 and 93 Fifth Avenue offer mail orders with personal attention. Prices begin at $50 for a six piece orchestra including first violins second violin viola cello and B flat cornet with optional add ons at low rates.

Hamilton Fifth Avenue

Real Estate Savings Bank Ad Lists Deposits and Rates

An odd real estate bank ad lists deposits of a dollar and weed received with 4 percent interest. It mentions surplus figures and various items about men’s overcoats and drivers, with an address at Grant and Diamond streets and a contact at P.G. cor.

Smithfield Street Fourth Avenue

Odd Cups Tea Shop Ad in Allegheny

An advertisement offers 500 styles of tea coffee chocolate and bonillions at popular prices in single dozen harlequin sets. Located at 156 Federal street Allegheny with a Stein brand mention.

Federal St Allegheny Trsaa

McGaw Denounces EK of L Leaders in Atlanta Hearing

Homer L. McGaw delivers a counter-blast against charges in Atlanta, disputing official records of the EK of L proceedings. He claims lack of notice and formal charges, cites documentary proof linking L A 300 members to English glass workers, and defends his insurance secretary years with favorable records and remittances question.

Homer L. McGaw Atlanta EK. of L Space Window Glass Workers’ Convention L. A General Assembly of the U. of L Joseph L. Evans McGaw Evans Campbell Jeannette Havin L. A. 300 Powderly Charles Litchman The Litchman Cincinnati Committee On Insurance

Regular Love Feast At Farmers and Laborers Meeting

In Saint Louis December 4 delegates gathered for a mass meeting described as a regular love feast. State Labor Commissioner Lee Merriwether spoke on labor issues while Ralph discussed the Knights of Labor and public land matters. Powderly and Streeter addressed the gathering.

T. W. Powderly Knights of Labor Streeter Illinois

Local items report consular dispute and police notices

Max Scuamente Austrian Consul says Maleritsch can work and should be compelled to remain abroad, via a letter to New York authorities. Magistrats Hyndman issues arrest warrant for Harry Steel, tied to a $40 transfer misdelivery. Alderman Richards sends Lanor Travis to jail after liquor sales to minors and gambling charges. A Chicago telegram about James Baker prompts inquiries. Wister injured stepping off a Baltimore and Ohio train near Glenwood. Duquesne incorporation plans face opposition. McKeesport Versailles Cemetery plans $30,000 to $50,000 improvements.

Max Scuamente John Maleritsch Maleritsch Department of Charities New York Malcritsch Magistrats Hyndman Harry Steel George Oliver Arches Oliver Beal Troutman Charles Rose Travis Chicago James Baker Pittsburg Fred Klaner Thomas Wister Baltimore and Ohio Railroad West Newton Glenwood Station Duquesne Georges Jones el Tux McKeesport and Versailles Cemetery Company McKeesport

Mysterious vault case eyed as Reilly sought

Mrs Mary Reilly wife of Hob Nial Reilly reported to Fourteenth ward station that her husband hid in the Soho Vaults on Second Avenue near Canton Street a raid occurred in October officers searched the vaults found a barroom but could not locate him and plan to arrest when found.

Mary Reilly Fourteenth Ward Ice Muegle O’brien

Nun of Kenmare Lecture at Lafayette Hall Next Tuesday

The Rev. J. W. Riddle will preside at a lecture by Miss M. F. Cusack the Nun of Kenmare at Lafayette Hall next Tuesday evening. Tickets will be sold at religious book stores this afternoon.

J. W. Riddle D. D Union Baptist Church M. F. Cusack Kenmare Lafayette Hall Vsc

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