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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1889

Page

6

More Than a Bluff Bond and Baseball Club Plans

The Brotherhood Baseball Club of New York posts a $100000 bond with treasurer Ward joiners and Peter Priddy issues a decisive challenge to E C MacClelland. Hanlon and Ward plan to organize a local Brotherhood baseball club as New York prepares for the Players' League meetings.

Brotherhood Baseball Club New York Peter Priddy E. C. MacClelland Hanlon Ward Brotherhood Fepnclal New York Baseball Players’ Club Judge Bacon Broadway O’rourke Ewing Richardson Keete Conperend Crane

Organizing a Brotherhood Club in Pittsburg Next Season

A report says Ed Hanlon is detained on Brotherhood business, with John M. Wari expected to arrive tomorrow to organize a Brotherhood club in Pittsburg. Local supporters urge unity and funding to ensure the club’s formation and the team’s future in the city.

Ed Hanlon Ina Hanlon John M. Wari Tere Cincinnati Pittsburg Brotherhood of Paged Capes Sd Aod Brotherhood Club Aca

Clifton Race Entries Report From New York Dispatch

Entries for tomorrow's Clifton races list Sixth furlongs and one mile events with numerous horses and odds. Names include Silver Star Carrier Melodrama J J nee waie a om Kittie Pease Blan Peril Seataaten Redstone Chitpese Mamie Hay Re Litto Mickey Squandy Rodolph Shot Over Dougan Ivy Reid Store We Consumner Archer Supervisor Raymond G Mattic Filtawar Fatonto Persuader Babel Glens Falcon Adonis Gallus Garier Lancaster Wild Gray and others.

New York Clifton Silver Star Carrier Melodrama J. J. On Nee Wa Aie Om Kittie Pease Blan Peril Seataaten Redstone A Brien Chitpese Mamie Hay Re- Litto Mickey Squandy Ni Rodolph Dougan Ivy WY Reid Fie Store We Consumner Trier An Winkle Archer Raymond G Mattic _ ayee Filtawar Fatonto Persuader Ane de Dechers Babel Glens S Falcon Gallus Sa Garier Russell Ie Seineke Lancaster

Guttenberg Entries Special Telegram to the Dirfatch

New York dispatch lists tomorrow Guttenberg races with horses in each program. First five furlongs include Extra, Boh C, Margery Daw, Mertin, Trojan, Marty B, Benedict, Peachblow, Bonnie Lass and others. Subsequent races feature VieI, Lord, Va Vauluer, Harry Brown, Marie Level, Bradford at Lavinia Belle, Kelwood, Hamiet Blue Hock, Sam, Sulter, Alva, Gloster, Hoodielco, Duff, King Cred, Big Brown Jug, Pomeroy and more.

Guttenberg Boh C Margery Daw Mertin Trojan Marty B Ti Benedict Little Fred Teddingtos Ia Beemeer Eviding Peachblow Bonnie Lassrenee Harry Brown Varnae Marie Level Bradford Lavinia Belle Kelwood Hamiet Blue Hock G. W. Cook Sam Alva Hoodie Duff King Cred Im Méinewan Arizona Pomeroy

Races at Clit of to day in five furlongs and longer

A mistyped New York telegram reports results from today’s races. Five furlongs: Seetick won with Dongar second and Mitte Mickey third in 1:84. Betting favored Beatick and Dongar against Seetick. One and a half furlongs: Per Guader won, Ariel second, Jim Murphy third in 1:27. Wagers favored Guader and Arte! place, with Pericles and Dox! in subsequent positions. The odds and placements for Manhattan and Wanderer events are noted, with Lady Agoes and Geant Lady Agoes also appearing in the card.

New York Clitof Seetick Dongar Mitte Mickey Beatick Alx Per G Uader Ariel Accond Jim Murphy Arte Eleve Taeine Wannhattan Moratelio Fie Post Hetting Wanderer i Det Manhattan Gieay Lady Agoes Agoes Dastos

Races at Elizabeth Runed In Uneven Wagering Mixed Results

New York December 1 Sunlite Grat with Sam Morse won the first race over Bathershy and The Abbess claimed the second with Cortland and King Idle following. The Elizabeth meet featured varied betting and several close finishes amid mixed odds and notably inconsistent wagering patterns.

New York Elizabeth Sunshine Grat Sam Mors Bathershy Sunshine Fam Morse Cortland King Idle the Abbess Jones Gapta Ti i Bow Or & Tolle Searnet Glen Feyeens

Jackson Will Not Fight Sullivan But Seeks Reasonable Purse

California Athletic Club president reports Peter Jackson intends to fight Sullivan for a fair purse once articles are signed. Jackson seeks five months from signing before meeting in the ring and will not leave for Amesion prior to engagements, while Seagee plans two months in the Mass. The note notes public reception of Jackson abroad amid war context.

Hele Sullivan San Francisco L. BR. Fulda California Athletic Club Parson Davies Peter Jackson Jackson California Peter Amesion Seagee Ivan Seaibean Danes Sulllivan

Future of Jerome Park Debated at Stockholders Meeting

A special Jerome Park Villa Site and Improvement Company meeting at the American Jockey Club discussed next year’s plans for Jerome Park. Unresolved issues included whether to reopen or discontinue at Jerome Park, with no financial plan or final decision made and another meeting scheduled.

New York Jerome Park Villa American Jockey Club Jerome Park Cluk

Remarkable live bird contest at Brunot's Island grounds

An exceptional live bird shooting event occurred at Herron Hill Gun Club on Brunot's Island. Scores show BL Samuel with top marks and Charlies Richardson among contenders. birds were noted as fine and the competition heated though details are partially garbled.

Viicinity Herron Hill Gan Club Brunot's Island Samuel Elmer E.shamer Pati Charlies Richarson Eeeseu

Priddy’s Challenge Draws Ready Rivalry

Sam Day, trainer for Peter Priddy, publishes a challenge to McClelland and his backers after Priddy’s defeat. A $1000 side bet and a race over any distance up to one mile and one half is proposed, with three weeks to post stakes.

Plitsburgers Sam Day Peter Priddy McClelland Wil Tae Distatce

Statement by heavyweight puzilist Jack Jennings

Jack Jennings claims a McDonald's station fighter named Ryan forfeited to him and argues Ryan sought an outside state receipt fight with unsafe venue. Jennings says Pennsylvanian contest aims for cash prizes from 3500 to 1000 in local currency and warns of a potential 5 square contest condition if Ryan posts cash.

Jack Jennings Ryan McDonald's Pennsylvania Enema

McKeeport Sports Duel and 166 Mile Challenge

Charles Carman the Suter quoit ace claims national status though twice beaten by Jinks. A local backer offers 20 to Sam Day to run 166 miles in 30 hours next Saturday before the 72 hour race. Day hopes to complete the feat and will meet Day’s backers to confirm the wager, which totals 100 dollars each side.

Mckeesport Charles Carman Suter Quoit Jinks Sam Day Day Oet Noremac

Rogers to visit New York for Nations League committee meeting

Col John I Rogers arrives in New York for a Nations League committee meeting at 2:30 PM in the Wall Street office to prepare papers in the Ward suit. A challenge letter from Baldy requests a dog race at any time or place, signed A. K. Baldy.

Ffeclal Pispaton New York Col John I Rogers Nations Leagne Committee Messrs. Day Byrne Office of Counsel At & Wall Street Baldy A. K

McClelland Leaves City to Train for Race

E. C. McClelland and trainer Chris Roselip depart the city to train for a race. The dispute notes a $300 ride fee as part of the arrangements.

E. C. McClelland Chris Roselip

Dogs to Fight for Five Hundred Dollars A Side

Sullivan and Jack the tot will clash for 500 dollars a side on irhebastis. Both dogs are hailed champions. The Ripper beat Sullivan in their last bout, while Sceric the Famous Sculler is reported dead. Dispatch notes H Searle as the champion.

Sullivan Jack the Irhebastis the Ripper Sceric Loxipox H Searle Cham- Stoauugeeoaiien Whenke

Office Beckers in New Bethlehem Demand Oficial Documents

New Bethlehem residents seek official post office documents as five applicants compete for the position. A meeting called by the borough committee was adjourned abruptly amid confusion and ceremonial distractions.

Beckers New Bethlehem G. L. Thomas Iime Thas Oteer

Convict John Reilly Raises Grievance Over Hearings

During an inquiry at Western Penitentiary last year witness John Reilly claimed money paid for securing a hearing before the Pardon Board. Warden Wright said Reilly was recently released and that his charge appeared groundless, with George A. Kelly also noting no prior memory of the incident.

John Reilly McPhillamy McPhillamy-Mabarneke Board of Directors Western Penitentiary Bailly George A. Kelly Prison Board Wright Reilly Aie Airge Oe Wright Siiesionb Mahameke

Penn Avenue Affray Ends With Shooting Incident

Anton Bigel was shot following a dispute on Penn Avenue last night. He and three men, Eoman Niggel Peter Massey and Conrad Deminger, met in Lafayette alley and clashed. Massey resisted arrest, leading to a police struggle and Massey being badly beaten.

Anton Bigel Penn Avenue Bigel Eoman Niggel Peter Massey Conrad Deminger Lafayette Alley Massey Wentsel Ortha

Ursuline Convent Faces Debt After Refusing Offer

An authority reports five French Ursuline nuns were offered 30000 dollars to leave the convent, refused, and now the 200000 dollar debt rises. A new superior is due in three years, but Mother Alphonse is removed for noncompliance. Sisters Burns, including Gertrude the superior, have helped with donations.

Ursuline Alphonse Burns London Gertrude

Winter Garments Slaughter Sale At P.CcCC Corner

Local shop ad announces an immediate eight o clock sale of overcoats, winter suits, underwear, fur caps, and children's clothing. All goods priced to move with no reserve and sold as is until exhausted. Corner Grant and Diamond streets near the new courthouse.

P.cccc Grant and Diamond Sts New Court House

Japanese Ware Bazaar Opens for Holidays in Pittsburg

The Select Family Grocers Wm. Hasiace & Sox announce a holiday bazaar featuring Japanese ware. Store hours extend to 8 PM daily until Christmas at 18 Diamond Square Pittsburg with special discounts on large pieces and urging early calls.

Hasiace & Sox Select Family Grocers Diamond Square Pittsburg

Bargain Holiday Sales Across Pittsburgh Stores

Local ads promote cash or credit options and deep discounts ahead of Christmas. Dealers such as OPPER Bros. & Co at 307 Wood Street and Jos. Erceopaum & Co. on Fifth Avenue highlight low prices, stock clearances, and extended hours. Diamond pendants, musical instruments, dolls, and mohair fabrics are pitched with slogans promising value and quick sales.

Opper Bros. & Co Wood Street Horror Bros. & Co

Reed appoints leaders and committees in Congress

Speaker Reed announced committee assignments to speed Ways and Means and Appropriations work. Kelley yields chair to Manufactures, Carlisle leads the minority, and McKinley becomes ex officio majority leader. The move aims to secure swift action and test McKinley's leadership.

Messrs. McKinley Ohio Carlisle New York Reed Kelley Pennsylvania W.C. P. Breckenridge Kentucky Eans Peaker Nimeelt House Mills Texas Ways and Means Inst House Eoereereelus Bayne Ways On Means Belden 8Er Reed J. Wilson West Inia Dalzell Dalzel Marsh York Townsend New Brighton Bilcott McKinley

Lawmaker Hopes to Undermine Civil Service System

Washington dispatch reports Representative Houk of Tennessee promotes a three member department board to replace the civil service commission. He predicts passage would erode the civil service law and lead to its repeal, citing Ohio election results and anticipated support from President Harrison.

Washington Houk Tennessee Congress Civil Service Commission Gres Harrison Ohio Sonia Tt Aga All. Taylor Tomes

No Geach Need Repealed Amid Chaos and Offices

Fragmentary text notes a repeal or reversal tied to a phrase about no Geach and four chaos and offices. Remaining readable items show an unclear policy shift and stalled actions affecting governance.

Congressmen Seek Full Salaries Amid Silcott Scandal

Washington dispatch reports a congressional committee probing Silcott defalcation plans to issue a report by Wednesday. They reportedly will not rule on whether the Sergeant at Arms is a disbursing officer but may urge full member salaries be paid by the government. House member Payne introduces a bill defining the duties of the House Sergeant at Arms, requiring a bond and Treasury oversight.

Washincrox Payne New York House of Representatives Sonner Treasury Ellison the Treasury Special Investigating Committee Washington Rachel Cation

Reed Names Five Committees in Installment Plan

Speaker Reed announced committee appointments listing members across Ways and Means, Manufacturing, and Elections. Individuals named include McKinley, Borrows, Bayne, Dingley, McKenna, Payne, Lafay ette, Carlisle, Milla, McMillan, Breckin-off ane Ee cie, Butter, Sera McComas, Peters, Cogswell, Beiden, Morrow, Breckinridge, Randall, Forney, Sayres, Resiicky, Dock, Kelley, Burrows, Taylor, Arnold, Sanford, Wilson, Grimes, Fowler, and Wike with others in several panels.

Reed WasHinetos Meters McKinley Borrows Bayne Dingley McKenna Payne Lafayette Aes Carlisle Milla McMillan Breckin Sera McComas Menee Iowa Peters Cogswell Beiden Morrow Wer Michi- Breckinridge Randall Forney Sayres Dock Manufi Facture Mesars Kelley Burrows E. B. Taylor Ohio Arnold M Sanford Wilson Weat Vague Bynum Winois Grimes Fowler Ouk Cooper Hangen Sherman Dalzell Igen Greenhalge Crisp Crisp, Otf Guthwaite A Moore Texas Wike Iinois Clunie

Charity for All in a Nation’s Mourning Prayer

The House chaplain’s December 9 prayer called for charity for all and forgiveness as the nation grieved many losses. He cited the saintly example of a renowned leader and urged softened hearts and reconciliation among citizens.

Holiday Store Hours From Dec 14 To Dec 24

The Peoples Store announces extended hours from Saturday December 14 to Tuesday December 24, open every evening until 9 oclock.

New York Tribune Ad Invites Soldier Story Submissions

The New York Tribune advertises 25 soldier story prizes of 250 150 and 75 dollars for the best three with rewards and premiums. Veterans are invited to write and circulars describe the 40 brilliant contributions. Lists prominent editors and figures and notes farming papers on the agricultural page. Sample copies free and subscription options available at 98 Fifth Avenue.

G W. Cabin Chauncey M. Depew Ae Gail Hamilton J. R. Paxton T. V._Powderly Albert Griffin T. Dodd Josiah Allen Rii Ernest

Christmas and Holiday Attractiveness at Local Store

The store touts a grand Christmas display across all departments with a vast selection for young and old. It highlights new styles and durable garments for boys from 2 to 18 years, including kilt suits short and long pants suits and boys overcoats with prices noted for full dress patterns up to $50.

Wra Bor Bantu Bet Fiok Agian Mieten Eakat SAS Reed

Plush Fabrics and Trimmings at Discount Prices

For dresses and trimmings widths and qualities see Plushes 45e 60e 75e and upward offered at bargain rates.

Holiday Trade Brims with Glorias and Silks

Nearly a thousand items available for the holiday trade. The largest assortment and value offered include Ladies' and Gents' Glorias from 125 to 4, and Silk pieces ranging from 250 to 750. Also listed are silver oxydized and natural wood options.

Joora Arcs

Perfect encyclopedia in steel of kind kinds and qualities

The fragment lists goods for men women and children including handkerchiefs and steel items, suggesting a broad catalog in a shop or advert. It reflects a period tone with emphasis on durable goods and household items.

Gentlemen's Silk Mufflers and Dress Patterns on Sale

Readable items include silk mufflers and dress pattern lengths with a range of prices from $4 to $275. Store offers various cuff and stud sets and black canes, appealing to different tastes and ages.

Variety Linen Goods and Patterns at Bargain Prices

A catalog shows table cloths and napkins priced from 30 to 325 dollars, stitched items 10 to 20 dollars, tea sets 12 to 350 dollars, white fringed sets 3 to 25 dollars. Victoria cloths 3.25 to 6 dollars, comforts 1 to 205 dollars per pair, satin covered eider down 40 dollars, patterns and ginghams 75 cents, calicoes by pattern.

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