Independent league plan for Sunday baseball in cities shut out
Cleveland correspondent reports A L Johnson outlining a strategy to form an independent league of eight to twelve clubs from cities excluded by the National League and American Association. He envisions Sunday games, smaller admission, and a pennant race with modest payrolls to attract crowds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
A. L. Johnson
National League
American Association
Mississippi
Larsen
Magnates Favor New York Grounds for Club's Future
Representatives of the New York Consolidated Baseball Club toured Brotherhood Park and the Polo Grounds in New York to compare facilities for the club’s future. Jono B. Day and J. W. Spalding from the National League, with F. B. Talcott and F. B. Robinson from the Players' League, inspected the sites. They praised the solidity of Brotherhood Park, noted weathering on the grounds, and indicated Brotherhood Park may be selected for the club's home, while the Polo Grounds would be leased to an athletic association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New York Consolidated Baseball Club
Brotherhood Park
Polo Grounds
Jono B. Day
J. W. Spalding
National League Club
F. B. Talcott
F. B. Robinson
Players’ League
Mr. Talcott Seine
Slat
Mr. Day
Eraspine Slattery Graig
Spalding
Boston
N. J
Geome
Palo Grounds
Talcou
Amedaim Tess Seth
Day
Mr. Spalding
Tray
Local Pf Magnates Prepare Organization of New Club
Stockholders of the local P. L. club resolved several quiet matters as they plan to organize a new club today. Manager Hanlon bought Hon. M. B. Lemon’s $799 stock below par, and Lemon expressed willingness to lose stock to remain a sockholder. L. Antoh of Chicago visited. officers to be elected tonight include J. P. O’Neill for President and McCallin for Vice President, with Nimtek Converse Kerr Rea Aaron and others as directors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pf. L
P. L
M. B. Lemon
Hanlon
Lemon
Alt Love
J.P.O' Neill
McCallin
al Seandrets
Messrs
Nimtek
Converse
Kerr
Rea
Aaron
BalTmone Manager Denies Franchising Self Interest
BalTmone manager Barnie rejects any claim he seeks the athletic club franchise for himself or friends. He states he is only a toucher of the Conference Committee and would face scrutiny if acting to benefit himself. He says his Philadelphia visit aimed to learn applicants’ standings for the Association. He disclaims any link to Mr. Hil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BalTmone
Barnie
Athletic Club
Philadelphia
Barnie and I
Hil
Grant and Lyon to fight in 10-round boxing match
A special telegram from Beaver Falls announces an arranged 10-round heavyweight boxing match under Marquis of Queensbury rules. Elmer Grant of Beaver Falls will fight William Lyon of Lectoma, Ohio for a stated purse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaver Falls
Dec
Elmer Grant
William Lyon
Lectoma
Ohio
Forfeit and Training Mark Weekend Match at Local Ground
The report notes a forfeit in a planned 10 round bout with Satan cal ant spall Roan. The event will occur at or near the stated venue next Saturday evening after fighters finish training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Satan Cal Ant Spall Roan
Tha Ran
Goddard the Whirlwind Heavyweight Arrives for Jackson Clash
Article previews Joe Goddard the Barrier champion traveling from LyoNney to America to fight Jackson Kalrain or Corbett. It notes his rapid rushing style, Australian origins at Broken Hill, early bouts against Owen Sullivan Charles Dunne M Buck Jim Fogarty and a recent match with Peter Jackson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan
Charles Dunne
M. Buck
Costello's Hall
Melbourne
Jim Fogarty
Jack Burke
Jack
Peter Jackson
Goddard
New South Wales
John L. Sullivan
Proposed Cricket League Promoters Discuss Plan
An informal Penn Club meeting in Philadelphia debated forming a regional cricket league with teams from Philadelphia New York Boston Pittsburgh Baltimore and possibly Chicago. Opinions favored multiple Philadelphia and New York teams and using gate receipts to fund distant tours, with no action taken yet and a Central Committee meeting planned for Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dispatch
Philadelpima
Penn Club
Philadelphia
New York
Boston
Pitsburg
Baltimore
Chicago
Brooklyn Handicap Worth 20000 in 1891
The Brooklyn Jockey Club announces the 1891 Brooklyn Handicap will offer a 20000 prize. Owner of winner to collect 15000 net, second place 3500, third 1000. Entries close January 1 with Secretary Hugh D McIntyre. weights announced February 1 and declarations due February 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McIntyre
New York
Brooklyn Jockey Club
Hugh D. McIntyre
Brooklyn
McAuliffe Seeks New Match After Financial Woes
New York December reports Jack McAuliffe, light-weight champion, planning a boxing comeback after a string of losses and dwindling funds. He eyes opponents Myer Carroll or Gibbons, aiming for a lucrative purse, with Alf Kennedy backing Myer for 2500 dollars and a possible bout within 24 hours if feasible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack McAuliffe
Jack
Myer
Carroll
Gibbons
McAuliffe
Puritan Athleticlitle
Alf Kennedy
Bdo
McClelland and Nikirk Agree to Upcoming Race Stakes
In a tense exchange at the office E C McClelland and Ed Nikirk clash over a winter and spring race plan. McClelland offers $100 as a forfeit to run Nikirk New Year’s Day and promises a three quarters mile match for $100 aside later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. C. McClelland
Ed. Nikirk
Nikirk
McClelland
Nikitk
Schedule Set for Proposed League Drawn in East End
Committers of Football Players formed a schedule for the proposed league and agreed it should be submitted at the general meeting tomorrow night at Hotel Schlosser. The RecKeesport Association team will face the Athletics on Saturday at Exposition Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East End
Hotel Schlosser
RecKeesport Association
Exposition Park
Connors to Meet Fat Reilly in $150 Catch Match
Arrangements are set for a catch as catch can bout between James Connors and Fat Reilly. Connors aims to throw Reilly twice in an hour with the second fall deciding the win if Reilly yields. The match pays $150 to each side and the receipts. Ratification may occur today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Connors
Fat Reilly
Reilly
Enire
Gildstone Club posts 4000 to back boxing bout
The Gildstone Club offers 4000 to George Godfrey and Jake Kilrain for a heavyweight boxing science contest. Amateurs at East End Gymnasium hold an athletic tournament next Tuesday evening. Suburban handicap prize money rises to 15000, with Brooklyn and Norfolk racing interests noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gildstone Club
George Godfrey
Jake Kilrain
al. Jounscon
East End
Jack McAtliffe
Europe
Pau Daven
Argyle
Inspector B
Tuer
Brooklyn
Norfolk
Marion
Newturg
Mander
Kixma
Holland
Hamar
Norway
Doe
Jani
New York
Kemp's Balsam and silk fabrics sale at local cafe
Kemp's Balsam offered as free sample cough cure with bottle prices listed. India silks advertised at 75c to $1 a yard, while cafe Augustin at 546 Wood street promotes open service with meals from noon to 9 p.m. Holiday shoppers urged to consider this store for dinners and lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wood Street
Miners Hurt in Boiler Accident Near Millerstown
George Ransell, a pamper on the McElwee farm three miles southeast of Millerstown, was fatally scorched by steam when a safety valve rope broke. He crawled to raise the alarm but collapsed. Dr De Wolfe treated severe burns. prognosis grim as he remains critical.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Ransell
McElwee
Millerstown
Young Ransell
Kansell
Samuel Blair Dead One of Blair County's Leading Figures
Samuel Steels Blair a prominent Blair County lawyer and longtime public figure died this afternoon at age about g? He served in the Thirty-sixth and thirty-seventh Congresses chaired the Private Land Claim Committee and was a Pacific Rail road Commissioner. He held roles with First National Bank Juniata Iron Co Hollidaysburg Female Seminary and founded Blair County Bar Association. Funeral set for 3 o'clock Wednesday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Blair
Indiana
John Blair
Robert E. Pettit
Pennsylvania Railroad
Woman Charged With Murder of Infant in Norwich Case
Mrs Elizabeth Hownold a Norwich widow faced murder charges in Buckinghams court for strangling her infant. The case follows three previous local murders in five years. She alleges insanity as defense as witnesses testify and the trial is expected to last several days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newaneg
Buckingham
Elizabeth Hownold
Norwich
C. Osborns
Jacksontown
Baltimore and Ohio
Licking River
Irwin Coal Miners Strike Still Pressing
A dispatch reports the Irwin coal district strike continues with most mines running by inexperienced new hands. Operators suffer heavy losses as strikers gain support from coke region workers. Italian laborers are boisterous but peaceable deputies guard the mines after seven months out. Labor leader Peter Wise predicts triumph. a trespass suit against UMW Vice President Turner is likely to go to trial soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ScoTrspaLe
Irwin Col
Coke
Peter Wise
Turner
United Mine Workers
New Castle Court Opens with Major Trials This Week
Laurence County court convened with Judge Hazen on the bench for a week of trials. W D Wallace Edwin Shaffer Thomas Dewaive and John Tate face bribery charges over delegates. Charles Fullerton, ex principal, stands trial for assault. Mrs. McGinty remains jailed awaiting sentencing for conspiracy to murder Banker Foltz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Caste
Dec
Judge Hazen
Butler
W. TD. Wallace
Edwin Shaffer
Thomas Dewaive
John Tate
Beaver County
Charles Fullerton
New Castle
Cox
McGinty
Foltz
Locomotive Explosion Kills Engineer Two Brakemen Injured
At Dale station Wyoming county the Lehigh Valley freight engine exploded after the crew boarded for orders. Engineer Thomas Mahoney was killed when hurled from the boiler. fireman James Leary and brakemen Charlies Bran and M. McDonald were seriously hurt. telegraph operator and two switchmen sustained minor injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkesbaree
SIL
Lehigh Valley
Dale Station
Wyoming County
Thomas Mahoney
James Leary
Charlies Bran
M. McDonald
Diphtheria Fatalities Strike McKeesport Family
Diphtheria sweeps McKeesport with several infant deaths in recent weeks. Last night James L. Horst, the fourth child of Frank and Sarah Horst, died, leaving the couple bereaved as they have lost all their children in a short period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tite Dirpatcti
McKeesport
James L. Horst
Frank
Sarah Horst
Bereal
Gas Shortage Disrupts Business Operations
A brief AP dispatch reports a gas supply shortage impacting local business activity as industries slow production and face higher costs. Officials acknowledge the strain on fuel lines amid winter demands and rising prices.
Gas Shortage Prompts Local Ovens and Rail Blockade
Dany banked a large number of ovens today amid a gas shortage. The Southwest, Hostetter, Hevla and others will follow suit. The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad blockade caused by the Glenwood yardmen strike threatens the coke trade with possible suspensions as 3 000 to 4 000 workers may be laid off this week despite companies likely sharing the workload.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dany
Southwest
Hostetter
Hevla
Baltimore and Ohio
Glenwood
Mahoning County Farmers Set to Enter Politics
The Mahoning County Farmers Alliance met in Canfield on Saturday and appointed a committee to select a political ticket for 1801. Resolutions favored free coinage, withdrawal of the National currency, legal tender notes, reduced official salaries, a revenue tariff, and controls on monopolies and trusts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yourestown, Dee
Mahoning County
Aged Groom Wins Marriage License In Ohio
An 80 year old John Steigers sought a marriage license in Newark Ohio to wed 34 year old Mary Ellen Weakley. He struggled to navigate the clerk’s office as the couple prepared for a life together. Special telegram reports also note a fire at D Barnett’s store and nearby buildings in Tysonesta causing about 8000 dollars loss, partly insured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newark
Dec
John Steigers
Mary Ellen Weakley
Sean iv
Tioxesta
Fragmentary Schedule Fragment from The Uni thy elty f Time
Unclear timetable fragment shows scattered times such as 9 00 A M 10 100 A M 11 A M 2 00 P M and 6 MM suggesting a daily or event schedule with missing context and entities.
Reading Clerk Candidate Named by Linwood Man
Joserh H. Honpext of Linwood Chester county seeks appointment as Reading Clerk of the State Senate. Other items note a mine explosion injuring FrAAxK Shim tey and John Tapper in Crab Tree and various local incidents across Ohio and Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joserh H. Honpext
Linwood
Chester County
Reading
Senate
Fraaxk Shim~tey
John Tapper
Crab Tree
Geneva College
Beaver Falls
J. F. Cutter
Ravenna
Geronde Piss, Jr
Newark
Paul F. Karpes
Gettysburg
Burglans
John Des- Singer
Youngstown
Henry Scwwxeuth
Scott Township
Late News In Brief From Across The Nation
A string of brief items reports damage from a Montpelier fire. the Crawfordsville man Anson Albes dies after a 40 foot fall. jewelry thieves abscond with about 10000 in Waxshade Texas. Butterworth may head the Columbian Exposition Bureau. skating deaths at Cameron Missouri. Paris politics and Samoa justice appointments. False ship rumor from Brussels. Lehigh Valley wreck in Wyoming County kills engineer Thomas Malone. Frank Scully arrested in Chicago and sent South. cattle and hog declines in Kansas due to sheep. Buttons inventors plan Birmingham plant. James A Henderson dies at 69. Oklahoma reports widespread snow suffering and relief. Lamp explosion injures two in Chicago. silver market woes threaten Colorado smelters. Adin Thayer dies at 74 in Akron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron
Oscar Myers
Maud Graham
Wesleyan Institute
Ville d’ Anvers
Brussels
Dale
Wyoming
Thomas Malone
Frank Scully
Mississippi
James Campbell
Chicago
J. G. McCoy
Kansas
L & M. Griffin
Newtown
Conn
Birmingham
Als
James A. Henderson
Q. C
D. C
Sovereign Great Priory
Canada
Ontario
Oklahoma
Local court docket records multiple theft and peace cases
Levy Fisher reports robbery on Fulton Street court appearance. Sabie Doyle sues for peace against husband William. H C Encares charged with desertion. Jamers McClintock accused of robbing Mazie Bracken of 8 and amethyst ring. William Sellers charged with larceny from Penn Avenue grocer. Joan Locketart sues John Sopp for peace. Loeonts Dimfset taken to Central station after fight at Carpenter alley. Ernest Weexter accused by wife of beating. Jacob Davis facing larceny by bailee. Whitehouse testifies theft of brass from B and C yards. all incidents heard by local aldermen and in Central station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Levy Fisher
Keefe
Fulton Street
Sabie Doyle
William
Cour
H. C. Encares
Alderman McKenna
Jamers McClintock
Mazie Bracken
Second Avenue
Loeents Dimfset
Allecheny
Carpenter Alley
E. WeExrrs
Ernest
Butler Street
Twelfth Ward
Jacobn Davis
Hyndham
I Whitehouse
Glenwood
Moderate Storm Drives Sharp Temperature Drop Across Region
A storm crossing the lower Mississippi valley to the Atlantic produced northerly winds that lowered temperatures as far south as Charlotte North Carolina. Light rain along the South Atlantic coast and light snow from Washington northward accompanied fair conditions behind the system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi Valley
Atlantic
Georgia
Charlotte
N.C
Washington
Minnesota
Lake Superior
Mississippi River
New England
New York
River Gauge Telegrams With Cloudy, Cold Weather
Report lists river heights at multiple stations including Mrowneville Moncantows Warren Allegheny Junction Louisville and Cincinnati. Conditions are mostly cloudy and cold with thermometer readings noted. several rivers show rising or falling trends and one indicates snow threat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrowneville
Moncantows
Warren
Allegheny Junction
Louisville
Carno
Evansville
Cincinsati
On the Go Personalities and Bargain Fur Goods
Notable figures and officials from Canal Dover Titusville Kittanning Washington and Niles visit Pittsburgh venues including the Schlosser Duquesne Monongahela House and arsenal. Freight agents attend the Central Traffic Association meeting as city police tighten downtown patrols after holidays. Seal jackets and fine jewelry promotions headline the shopping section with Alaska seals and Martin's Furriers offerings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Finley B. Hallam
Washington
T. E. Thomas
Niles
Monongahela House
J. 8. Wicher
United States Army
Arsenal
C. 5S. Wight
T. W. Galloper
Baltimore and Ohio Road
Chicago
Central Traffic Association
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Mr. Johnson
National League of Cricket Clubs
Eilesin
Godfrey
General Sporting News
New York Brotherhood Park
Billy Baroie
Will
Goddard IS
Jackson
Nikirk and Mcclelland
Kilrain
Sporting
Hecreati
Bae
India
Tissa Hucvs
Hacckke
Cafe Augustin
Minera
Irwin District
Samuel Blair
Blair County
Deuth
Irwin
Laurence County Court
Hazen
Dirfatch
Boorrtpalz
Frick Coke Com
Ferncrate Telegral
Dionesta
Penish- Vania
West Virginia
Pitrsacra
Sicnal Services
Ishes
Neepenenall
Butler County
Dre
David P. Maxwell
Canton
Lillian Bordoer
Jacon L. Lower
Coshoedten
Jack West
Beaver
Dunlap Moore
New Brighton
William Buuve
Common Pleas Court
Findlay
Johnson
Oman
New York Central Railroad
Walter A. Wood Mower and Reaper Company
Akron
Aceid
J. E. Reeves
Canal Dover
Schlosser
R. H. Lee
Titusville
Rev
F. X. Kettl
Kittanning
Duquesne
Brown
Police Bureau
Alaska
Martin
J. G. Be
Harpy & Hayes
Smithfield Street
Durbin & Watry
Vcwwcers
Fifth Avenue
J. G. Bennett & Co
Wool Street
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Bcisso
Dussis & McWarry’'s
soTa
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Wood St
Merchant Tailors
Tutt’s
Beer OF Eongowerven
Liberty St. Soto
JOS. Fleming & Son
Pittsburg, PA
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Railroads
Jputssuke
Erie Railroad Company
Central Time
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Dennsylvania Railroad
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Philadelphia Express
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Setielar
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Hatier
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J. KH. Wood
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Renee
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Camberela
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Sibby Hwand Sa
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Cincinnati
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Dally
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Pittsburg Transfer Company
BL & O
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Swifthield
J.T. Odell
Chas. & Scull, Wen
H. McSitehael
A.D
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Buffalo
Pittsburg Aston Station
Ennsylvania
Ines
Panhanule Kuutr
St. Louis
Jciba
Dennison
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M. Dennison
M. Steu
Bob Pe
Hurgettstown
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Web
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P. m. Bulger
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Silex
Vite
Erie
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Jamestown
Alliance
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Ailes
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Arlington
John Jahn
Llegheny Valley Ratlroad
East Brady
Hulton
Ye Eeeeernts
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Stanton
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Braeburm
Huston Ac
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Huston
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Tolmlo
Hutler
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Pullman
Raam
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