Brotherhood Signings and Rochester Efforts Stir Pact Talk
Edward Hanlon hustles in Rochester to recruit young players as the Brotherhood faces a League push. President Johnson reports telegrams from Mike Kelly vowing to sign Clarkson and Ganzel, with rumors of a $10,000 yearly offer to Hanlon and renewed confidence in a major deal. The New York meeting is planned for next Sunday as leaders vow to make the Brotherhood a strong winner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Kelly
Johnson
Kelly
Clarkson
Brotherhood
Edward Hanlon
Rochester
Cleveland
The
Ganzel
Pacific
Constanti
Pittsburg
Mr. Jolimeon
Hanlon
New York
Salen
Ana
Jim McCormick
Cheeey Beail
League magnates move to fight Players League in injunction
New York December 10. National League officials meet at 52 Wall Street and draft a plan to obtain temporary injunctions against Players League players. John Ward likely to be the test case for New York club action. case could take weeks to reach calendar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dieparer
New York
National League
Players' League
League
Messrs. Day
Rogert Sod Byrne
George F. Duysters
New York Baseball Club
Evarte, Choate & Beaman
Wall Street
John Ward
Feria
Conflicting Rumors Surround Beckley and Hamvlon Cases
The piece reviews rumors about the Beckley and Hamvlon cases with officials from Brotherhood and Letelle factions asserting signings that the players deny. Hanlon is expected in the city to discuss offers and the old club’s terms for remaining next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brotherhood
Letelle
League
Fiat Beckley
Iheruecoee
Nimick
Hanlon
Ohnson
Postponed Local League Club Meeting Announces Tentative Elections
The annual meeting of the local League club was postponed and rescheduled for evening. Mr. Palmer O'Neil could not attend. A pew manager may be elected. opinions split between factions with a bettor inkling toward the seat. The group debated Sam Day's 66 mile row plan and Teemer and O'Connor discuss rowing to settle a championship claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palmer O'Neil
Iines Oan
Ae Hr Crabs
Eemaet Sieetey
Unclear Passage Describes Boat Trip Plans
A fragmentary report outlines a plan involving a pew boat and backer leaving San Prascioes aboard a fret boat in January. It references Pyrli Weiskercher, He Stansbury, and actions across the water, but specifics are unreadable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pew
San Prascioes
Pyrli Weiskercher
Stansbury
Hanlon in Rochester Seeks Brotherhood Players for Prom
Brotherhood chief agent Edward Hanlon arrived in Rochester to oversee baseball matters. He is consulting stockholders of a newly organized club and aims to employ only Brotherhood players, with Joe Wisner Stump Weidman Bob Barr among those present in the discussions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brotherhood
RocuxsTen
Edward Hanlon
Jos Wisner
Stump” Weidman
Bob Barr
Lon
Supreme Court Seats and Court Expansion Debated
Washington reports President Harrison may appoint his law partner William Henry Miller to the Supreme Court. Senators consider a bill to add two more justices to handle new state admissions, with potential additional appointments before term end. Proposals also seek a new rate building for the court and a suitable site near Capitol Hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Harrison
Miller
Supreme Bench
Silcott
Washipton
William Henry Miller
United States Supreme Court
Judiciary Committee
Morrill
Thll
Capitol Hill
World Sculling Title In Doubt After Champion Dies
The sudden death of Henry Searle leaves the world sculling championship open. Earlier case with Renforth saw Sadler claim the title after a challenge was accepted. Now O Con and Stansbury cannot claim the throne, and a challenger may emerge for the world championship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Searle
Renforth
Joseph H. Sadler
Robert
O’connor
Stansbury
Gottenburg Racing Results From Special Telegram
Races at Gottenburg reported with results across six events. Winners include Marty in the first race and Landseer in the sixth, with placements for Bonnie Lass Nikton and Hine Rock among others and varied betting odds listed for each finish.
Elizabeth Entries Special Telegram to the Dirpaton
The list of entries for tomorrow at N J includes multiple horses across races with names such as Jim Mulholland Shot over Cambyses Janet Murray Mabel Winona Mala of Woodland Bill Barnes Jim Gates Samaria Sophist Casper Denver Newb Prelote Sucktatone Loulee Arab Little Bare Took Is Heme Fast Ti Rod Fi Mamie H Me Carnot I Mamie H Me iney Fourth race features six and a half furlongs with Cook King idle Dan Cloche Cupid Hattersby Sam Morse Rainbow One mile Owarsman Santalene Theodosius Russell Sixth race one mile Wilfred Glenmound Meriden Amos Barrister Gulden Heel Letion Guy Gray and others listed for a busy card.
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Elizabeth
N. J
Jim Mulholland
Shotover
Cambyses
St. Valentime
Richelieu
Janet Murray
al Reed
Not Guilty
Mabel
Winona
Mala
Woodland
Bill Barnes
Jim Gates
Samaria
Ing
Sophist
Casper i
Ghoat Freedom
Denver
Newb
Loulee Ba
Taragon
Carnot
Mamie H
Ney
Farlon W Cook
King Idle
Dan Cloche
Cupid
Hattersby
Sam Morse
Rainbow
Owarsman
Santalene
Loi
Theodosius A Russell
Wilfred
Glenmound
Meriden
Amos
Barrister
Gulden Heel
Letion
Guy Gray
Races At Clifton From December Meet Report
New York December 10 notes report of Clifton races with six and a half furlongs events and several straight bets. Shotover wins in a 1:00 time, Bellwood and Raymond G place, Saluda and Saccharine noted. Also details on a welter and a mile race, with McFarland and Jennie Parland placing, plus betting odds and other results.
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New York
Clifton
Acre
Thard
Gribe
Firth
McFarland
Jennie ePariand
Wweller
Threequarters
Young Duke
Alvreds
Japanese Ware Bazaar Opens for Holidays at Select Stores
Holiday shoppers find large discounts on furniture and home goods at multiple Pittsburgh outlets. Stores promote cut prices on chairs, rockers, couches, tables, dressing stands, chests, and accessories with extended hours until 9 PM through Christmas. Local grocers and jewelry buyers advertise specials and silver offers.
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Wm. Hasiace & Son
Select Family Grocers
Diamond Square
Pittsburg
Congress to Foot Bill for Misspent Payroll Funds
Washington December 10 Congress likely must pay the $70 000 taken from the Ser geant at Arms safe amid a payroll scandal. Leedom acted as disbursing agent for salaries and may be liable for unpaid salaries drawn from the Treasury. Bonds on Leedom may be invalid. Pa ge has hired lawyer Davidge to assess signatures. Uncle Sam will have to pay the fiddler.
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Washington
Congress
Silcott
Leedom
Paige
York
Davidge
Sam
Delegation Seeks McKeesport Post Office Support
A McKeesport delegation led by E. W. Harrison urged Congressman Ray to back Harrison in the post office fight. The group met Postmaster General Wanamaker and pressed Bayne and Dalzell for influence, while Ray remained uncommitted to any candidate.
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Wasumeter
Ray
McKeesport
Messre
E. W. Harrison
W. C. Soles
A. Inskeep
Richard G. Wood
Pittsburg
E. Stewart
Verona
Harrison
Congressman Ray
Wanamaker
Bayne and
Dalzell
Con. Ray
Railroad official denies West Penn shakeup reports
General Manager Charles E. Pugh of the Pennsylvania Railroad says rumors of Superintendent Kirtland and other West Penn changes are false and that any moves are business decisions. Kirtland may resign effective January 1 or be reassigned. Hutchinson and Cummins are named for other positions with Weirman’s post to be filled.
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Charles E. Pugh
Pennsylvania Railroad
Kirtland
West Penn Division
J. B. Hutchinson
Altoona
Pittsburg
Hutchinson
G. L. Cummins
Monon
Weirman
River Coal Supply and Market Outlook in Monongahela Valley
Mining in the Monongahela Valley remains mainly inactive with few operators shipping coal locally. A leading operator notes many diggers favor resuming at old rates but fear self serving leaders. some call for a new convention and more temperate delegates to negotiate with owners. Southern markets are well supplied with 10.8 million bushels stored in the South as of November, sufficient to May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mivere Sil Iondtlye
Olocionatl
Bouthers
Monongahela Valley
Cincinnati
Memphis
Billy Riddle Funeral Plans and Arab Street Parade
The body of W. N. Riddle ex President of Penn Bank will arrive in the city from New York this morning for burial. Funeral services will be from his mother's home near Canonsburg in Washington county tomorrow with Knights Templar participation. Three newsies asked about the funeral, quoting a boy saying Billy was their best friend and they would attend the burial, a striking display of local sentiment.
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W. N. Riddle
Penn Bank
New York
Canonsburg
Washington County
Knighis Templar
A. L. Pearson
de Genral
Billy
President Young a Poor Man in Bank Failure Notes
A friend says Lawrence Bank president W W Young is financially ruined by a bank failure. He sold his home for 50 000 and a East Liberty lot for 9 000 totaling 59 000 invested to save the bank. Directors meeting postponed while assignee McKelvey’s status questioned and deposits urged for balance sheet.
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W. W. Young
Lawrence Bank
East Liberty
Love Manufacturing Company
Long & Co
Allison
Enk
McKelvey
Banda
Fidelity Title and Trust Company
Hoerr
Balan
Bethesda Home Seeks Site and Matron for New Shelter
The Bethesda Home managers met in the Hamilton building reception room. Rev. J. T. McGrory chaired, Rev. J. H. Progh elected Permanent Chairman. A Site Committee reported several proposals but no selection yet. A Matron Committee reported contacts with candidates but no choice. Samuel Hamilton chaired, Brice and Mrs. Wood on finance, officers to solicit funds. First donation noted from H. Samon. Weekly meetings ordered until establishment. Site and Matron committees urged speed.
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Bethesda
Hamilton Building
J. T. McGrory
J. H. Progh
B. M. Such
aNcrest Samuel Hamilton
W. P. Brice
Wood
H. Samaon
Bite
Accident on Penn avenue car injures collector and others
A severe but non fatal incident occurred Monday night on a Penn avenue streetcar near the East End power house. Collector D. Warmcastle suffered a deep facial cut after the grip wheel struck the edge of a window while passengers were jolted onto the car floor. The gripman was struck on the leg, and around a dozen riders were shaken but mostly unhurt. Funeral notice appears for Tikotny Dualary, aged 8, to be held at 3 PM Thursday.
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D. Warmcastle
Penn Avenue
Salata
Gstore
Forrest presses Cronin trial with closing defense case
The Cronin case nears verdict as Forrest outlines defense arguments across witnesses and evidence. He cites alleged false testimony, bogus blood stains, and perjury claims about knives found in Coughlin's pocket, with trial adjourned to tomorrow and possible Friday conclusion.
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Mr. Forrest
Cronin
Conklin
Coughlin
Forrest
Mertes
Hoertel
Clan-na- Gael
Fakse
Kunze
O'Sullivan
Burke
Dr. Cronin
Mills
Collins Denies Opposition to O U A M Consolidation
State Vice Councillor Stephen Collins of the Jr. O U A M denies opposing consolidation. He says he attended to hear benefits, found none, and favors independent action by both orders until a national decision next summer. He notes a higher state position aims to be filled next July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen Collins
Collins
Dispatch
New York
Lack of Audience Fails Plan for African Rev Taylor Lecture
An African American lecturer Cesar A A Taylor planned a 8 PM talk at Avery Mission Allegheny but found an empty church. He blamed poor advertising after recent legal troubles and vowed to rise above his persecutors, while a church official called him minor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cesar A. A. Taylor
Avery Mission
Allegheny
Greene County Meeting Tackles Cattle Company Woes
Stockholders from Greene county and two companies met in Dennison's office to discuss selling lands cattle and hay to pay debts. A farmer said his net worth dropped from 50 000 to ruin after operations. capital rose from 80 000 to 200 000 with 110 000 in assessments. Lawsuits were threatened and concerns of crooked dealings emerged as the Dowlin Rush Cattle Company faced a rough future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greene County
Devlin & Rush Cattle Company
Laramie Plains Land and Cattle Company
William H. Dennison
Dowlin & Rush Cattle Company
Exposition Society Plans For 1890 Exhibition
The Exposition Society held a conference in the Hamilton Building to wrap up 1889 affairs. Members discussed informal ideas for 1890 and vowed a more successful show with new ideas, noting that routine business and the annual election are complete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Exposition Society
Hamilton Building
Handy with his knife
Three Italians named John Doyze Joseph Poytz and David Sharen armed themselves with knives and pistols and entered a boarding house on Tustin Street Monday night about 11 o clock and attempted to run things to suit themselves. A boarder John Swaxen was cut on the head by David Shazen. The police captured Doyze and Poytz and the prisoners were fined 10 and costs at the hearing yesterday morning. An information was made against Shazen for felonious cutting but he has not yet been arrested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Doyze
Joseph Poytz
David Sharen
Hissoes
Tustin Street
John Swaxen
David Shazen
Soe
Poytz
Shazen
McKeesport and Duquesne Bridge Firm Announces Land Condemnation
The McKeesport and Duquesne Bridge Company begins Court of Quarter Sessions proceedings to condemn Melbany heirs land in Mifflin township for a western bridge approach. Ground has been purchased at Riverton street foot for the McKeesport approach. In a separate incident, Thomas McDermott, 28, drowned in the Monongahela river near dam No. 1 after a skiff overturn. companion Patrick Smith escaped.
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McKeesport and
Thomas McDermott
Mint Alley
South Fifth and Sixth Streets
Monongahela River
Dam No. 1
Patrick Smith
McDermott
Pittsburg Library Association Elects Officers and Directors
The annual election of officers and directors was held yesterday. The ticket named by the two committees was elected: President T Brent Swearingen, Treasurer 8 1 Fleishman, Directors WRB Thompson Rees Auditors J D Lyon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg Library Association
T. Brent Swearingen
Fleishman
WRB
Thompsons Rees
J. D. Lyon
McKeesport School Bonds Refund Plan Outline
The McKeesport School Board moves to refinance bonded debt, reporting a reduction of 43 000 in bond drawings and a 6 percent interest rate. Details on structure and future savings remain limited in the current filing.
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McKeesport
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Banlon
Beckley
Hamvleon
Sam Day
Teemer
John Teemer
Searle
O'Connor
Flociae
Indianapolis
Uncle Sam
Fiddler
Guttenburg
Gottenburg
Tve
Marty
Bonnie Lass
Topeka
Marty B
Nikton Ores
Herman Eccent
Kapine
Eikton
Herman
Tod
Hine Rock
Marie Lovell
HettingBine Hock
Pradford
Lemon
Tai Beta
Wendie Socal Asker
Crab Boodle
Gloster
King Crab
Boodle
Landseer
Uizona
Samet
Tol
Arizona
Sporting Notes
Dante Beard
Cincinnati Club
McGinty
Killain
Pennsylvania
Bangor
Guerrero
Comage
Sceotty
Stevens
Withey
Rosenbaum & Co
Hauch’s
Fifth Ave
Iwfsa
James H. Arkes & Co
Mr. Silcott
Bard
C. B. Pugh
West Penn
E. G. Hors & Co
Billy Riddle
Washington Country
Newales
Young
Dr. Gripman
Seren Iomenai
Sre
Fisa
St Hauob’s
Delany
L A. m
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Forbes Strest
PF. W
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CureAce
Lorch
Carlon
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Cesar
Rogers’ Royal
Rogers’ Royal Remedies CO
Boston
Mass
Western
Pennsyleania
West Virginia
Senne Eensee
F. Ma
Beowssville
MornGanrTrows
Warre
Shoe Wolff & Randolph
Ber and
Beecham
Ove
Wood Street
Fourth Ave
Pittsburg, Pa
Guy Wa
Gun WA
Lawscape
Penn Ave
McKeesport Bridge
D, & Depot
KKER
Oer Bt, H
Liberty ST
Wwes
R. P. Wallace & CO
St. Charles Hotel
Third Ave
Nolowers
Excuesi
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Dublin
Liverpool
Eampes
Baldwin & CO
Broadway
McCormick
Smithfield St
Pitteberg
Pe. Pa
STAE
Queenstown
Haval
Teutonic
Dee
Soren Dee Dee
Krom
Gee General Agent
United States Mail
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Morrocco
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Fayal
Gibraltar
Naples
Venice
Trieste
Ireland
Auaintek Terem
Henderson
Ny Y
J. Pmockmick
Ald Semple. Jr
Allagheor
Hopper Bros. & CO
Furnishers
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