Local Brotherhood club forms as Mayor McCallin chairs
The city sees a new Brotherhood baseball club organized with Mayor McCallin as chairman. John M Ward speaks on Clarkson as members Ward Pfeffer and Hanlon attend alongside J P O Neill. O Neill teases two top players yet declines to name them amid behind the scenes talks and contracts with Carroll Beckley and Staley. Re-elected officers include Nimick as President O Neill as Vice President Scandrett as Secretary Treasurer. A hotel meeting set the charter filing for this week while officials deny stock limits and confirm ongoing manager talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O'Neill
Brotherhood Club
McCallin
John M. Ward
Clarkson
Memrs. Ward
Pfeffer
Hanlon
J. P. O'Neill
Mr. O Neill
Seandrett
Beckley
Soi Carroll
Beandrett
Messrs. Ward
Carroll
Staley
Pitsburg
Ranson
Nimick
Mesere O'Neill
Brown
Converse
New York
W. A. Nimick
J. Palmer O'Neill
A. K. Scandrett
Messrs EC. Converse
H. Brown
W. W. Bornham
Hotel
Anderson
Mayor McCallin
H. B. Rae
W. P. Potter
W. W. Kerr
Ed Hanson
John M. W
Fred Pfeffer
Nets
P. Potter
W. Kerr
Nakkabe
Ea Hanson
Wan
Palmer O Neill predicts Brotherhood collapse and league shift
J Palmer O Neill a Brotherhood director declares the Brotherhood doomed and urges joining the American Association if possible. He warns Cleveland and Pittsburgh will not host a Brotherhood club, criticizes star players as risky assets, and calls for honest foundations to support any new league.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Palmer O'Neill
Club
Cleveland
Elas
League
Aseets
Brotherhood Tactics in Labor Contracts Across Leagues
The piece critiques Brotherhood attempts to secure reserve clauses and labor class parity, accusing capitalists led by Spalding and associates of trying to displace rivals like Conant and Soden. It notes star players valued from twenty thousand dollars and cites figures in Philadelphia and Boston involving Lore Dixwell and Reach.
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Brotherhood
Erfus
Ing
Spalding
Ates
Philadelphia
Lore
Ss Core
Boston
HY Dixwell
Conant
Soden
Billings
Brotherhood Capitalista
Ward Replies to O Neill on Brotherhood Clubs Plans
John M. Ward arrives in the city to assist in forming Brotherhood clubs in Pittsburg and Cleveland. He asserts clubs will form by Monday and vows decisive action if Clarkson resists, while mentioning a New York meeting to discuss organization. Ward returns to New York worn by heavy work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Ward
Brotherhood Forces
Ward
Pittsburg
Cleveland
Star
Clarkson
Brotherhood
Sania
Arachion
Ae Santes
Boston
New York
The New League President Candidate Names
The Times reports Chicago Players' League president Charles A. Weidenfeller declined the office. The Players' League meeting set in New York Monday will choose among Medlin of New York Corey of Boston or other private interest nominees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crrcaco
the Times
Charles A. Weidenfeller
Chicago Players’ League
Players’ League of Amoerics
New York
Weidene
Weidenfuller
Mrr. Medlin
York
Mr. Corey
Boston
Against Sunday Ball Playing in Wheeling Club Case
Wheeling West Virginia December 11 The State versus members of the Wheeling Baseball Club indicted for playing ball on Sunday was heard before Judge Paull A Hebrecht was chosen as a test witness and evidence presented A verdict was rendered and a new trial was immediately sought by the defense counsel
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Wheeling
W. Va
Wheeling Baseball Club
Paull
Hebrecht
Elizabeth Races Highlight Poorly Read Entries and Fading Odds
New York reports from Elizabeth list multiple race results with finish orders and times. Bets favored Oregon and Gloster in several events, while Now or Never and Golden Tice secured wins in other stakes. Racing continues tomorrow with an eight race card featuring a mix of purses and entrants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Elizabeth
Pyres Gecesses
Bill Barnes
Campee
Eames
Cei Panel Spi
Bento Arab
Aloha
Oregon
Gloster
King Idle Fret
Hainbow
Bettina
Rainbow
Sam Morse
Meriden
Ser Marinen
Éto
Billy Moore Manager Publishes World Lightweight Challenge
Bloomington Illinois promoter Lee Cheney issues a public challenge to prove the lightweight champion claim. He names Billy Myers as the true titleholder and invites Al Smith of Newport News to dispute the claim in a drawn bout if the world doubts, mentioning a winter venue and no-law setting. A separate note reports a December meeting of the Nations Association of Trotting Horses Breeders at the Fifth Avenue Hotel with H.W. Mall of New York present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Cheney
Billy Moore
Bloomington
Dispatch
Pugilist
Myers
al Smith
Newportheth
Mr. Smith
Pee- Pew
New
Mesting of the Nations
Fifth Avenue
Dent
H.W. Mall
New York
Piss Vico
Beogud Vigo President 1. Baker of New Tittne for Es Pepater
Fragmentary text notes Beogud Vigo as president and Baker of New Tittne for Es Pepater with a listed treasurer Segre ba York. The prompt text is incomplete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beogud Vigo
Baker
New Tittne
Pepater
Segre
York
Oes
Amalgamation Proposal Between Ohio Clubs Reported
At a recent meeting of the American Association a committee led by President Phelpe and Hon. Allen W Thurman prepared a proposal to unite the God and American Associations. The plan outlines a guaranteed fund for career support and a governing board with full powers, but leaves the new organization’s name unresolved and specifies only the merger of the two associations and their players.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Association
Phelpe
Allen W. Thurman
Columbus Club
God and the American Association
Trotting Horse Breeders Postpone Meeting to January
The Pennsylvania Trotting Horse Breeders delayed their annual gathering planned at the Seventh Avenue Hotel yesterday. The group expects to hold a meeting during one week in January at Franklin. Secretary Harbison said the association desires to amalgamate with the Ohio and Michigan groups, a consolidation seen as beneficial to all involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Seventh Avenue
Franklin
Harbison
Ohio
Michigan
Wheeling Fair Showcases About 150 Sports
A Wheeling event held December 11 showcased roughly 150 sports with a fair highlighting varied competitions and community participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheeling
Letter for Pat Farrell Pugilist Found at Office
The notice reports a letter addressed to Pat Far rell the pugilist found at an office. It mentions Guy Hecker and Baetekape. Brotherhood leaders are described as ex harsh Sunday for leaving the er.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat Farrell
Guy Hecker
Baetekape Ok Te Brotherhood
Demented woman found on Liberty Street identified by officials
Department of Charities officials think they have identified the demented woman found on Liberty street last Monday. A letter bearing the name Mary McGinnis and addressed to Aggie Organ from Jamestown, Dakota was found, with the plan to dispose of her at a previously named location. Meanwhile a stabbing case involving Hugh Doyle and James Lane was postponed, with Lane likely dying and the case to be moved to the Coroner if that occurs. Witnesses were bailed to appear Monday as Doyle remained jailed. Other items note car repairs, a letter about a $150000 inheritance, and local corporate and civic matters such as railroad couplers, a 6% cash dividend, and street extension claims.
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Department of Charities
Liberty Street
Mary McGinnis
Aggie Organ
O. Allecheny Svanu
Jamestown
Dakores
Hugh Doyle
James Lane
Soho
Gripp
Lane
Exira McCaw
Garers
Columbiana County
McCallin
Westisg Horse Machine Company
Ie Mont
Annie Erets
Lisegporns
Dinmont Hospital
Allegheny Bessemer Steel Company
naGs Board of Viewers
Open for the Holidays Only at local shoppe ads
Store opens late for Christmas shopping witheo discounts and cash or credit terms. Advertisements praiseWm Hasiace & Son and Hopper Bros 307 Wood Street and 529 Smithfield Street for fabrics furniture and gifts. Mentions French dress goods and Diamond Trimming with special prices and undercutting rivals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Hasiace & Sor
Pitteburg
Funeral of Jefferson Davis Draws Immense Southern Procession
Bishop Galleher delivers a lengthy eulogy as thousands fill Metairie cemetery for Jefferson Davis’s funeral in New Orleans. Simultaneous services echo across the South from Atlantic to Norfolk, with a grand military procession and flags honoring the Confederate leader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galleher
Areclaal
Metairie
Jefferson Davis
Confederacy
Avis
Confederate States
South
Mr. Davis
New Orleans
Eony Gray
Grand Army of the Republic
Union
Sheash
Bocas
Catafalque
St. Charles
Calliope
Chartres
St. Louis
Royal
Atlants
Winchester
Lynchburg
Senator Sawyer Projects Pension Bill Prospects in Congress
Senator Philetus Sawyer of Wisconsin traveled through Pittsburgh en route to Chicago to pursue Senate inquiries. He predicts passage of a dependent pension bill benefiting veterans with three months of service who are in need. He notes private pension bills may fade if dependent pensions pass, and praises Me as Ways and Means Chairman. Rankin resigns as Bank of McKeesport cashier to lead Watson Co coal venture. D G mas to succeed. Miss Bessie Holmes heads to New York for Kristal holidays, plans return New Year’s Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philetus Sawyer
Wisconsin
Pittsburg
Chicago
Senate
Organization of Congress
Ways and Means Cottee
Thomas M. Bayne
Ways and Means
E. G. Rankin
Bank of McKeesport
Watson & Co
Monongahela City
Mas D. G. T
Nonp Bank
Conductor Sued Over Alleged Cruelty to Dog
Richard Laffee filed suit before Alderman Porter against Charles Babbitt, a Citizens' Transit line conductor, alleging cruelty to a dog carried by Laffee on a cable car. The incident, described as the dog being thrown from the car, prompted the legal action, with the case set for a Saturday evening hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porter
Richard Laffee
Charles Babbitt
Citizens’ Traction Line
Laffee
Babitt
Ad Laffee
Teese
Weather fragment reports heat with a high near date unclear
Partial OCR notes show a temperature reference and time markers but lack concrete data for a full forecast. No definitive location or date is accessible, leaving the record with uncertain high temperature and period details.
Weather Telegrams From Maffectal and Nearby Towns
Moxicant Town River level rising with clear weather and 50 at 4 P.M. Brownsville River rising to 1d feet with 48 at midafternoon. Warren River at 6 1-10 feet with mild weather and light rain reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dispatch
Moxicant
Brownsville
Warren
Hustling for the Hospitals Plan Fund Drive
The Southside Hospital board and medical staff approved a Finance Committee plan to raise funds. William Lewis chairs a committee of Southside manufacturers to visit industries for subscriptions. Subcommittees will canvass manufacturers merchants and professionals to begin immediate solicitations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southside Hospital
Southside
William Lewis
Lewis Foundry and Machine Company
Christmas Shopping Gala at Our Large Store
The store presents a magnificent array of attractions for Christmas and the holiday season. Every department is filled with the choicest goods, aimed at pleasing thousands of customers. It promises something for the young and old, useful and ornamental, with no effort spared to attract shoppers.
New Styles Durable Clothing for All Sizes
All new styles and durable material offered in sizes 2 to 18. Includes Kilt Suits Short Pants Suits and Suits with Odd Pants and Boys Overcoats. Save money by buying Boys' Clothing here. Silk Dress Pattern available with varied weaves. Full dress patterns priced from 16 to 50 dollars.
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Prine
Plushes and Fabrics Sale Ad Highlights Plushes at 45c
Dress goods include all colors and widths with trims and accessories. Plush fabrics advertised at 45 cents, 60 cents, 75 cents and higher, inviting shoppers to view the selection.
Holiday shoes offer widest assortment and values
Nearly one thousand items arrive for the holiday trade. The largest assortment and value offered include Ladies' and Gents' Glorias from $125 to $4 and Silk shoes from $23 to $750. Featured are handsomely mounted handles in gold, silver, oxidized, and natural woods.
Santa Klaus Catalogue Adverts A Treasury Of Goods
Wide saleroom of gloves in many sizes and shades priced 75c to 10. Ladies and children’s gloves and kid gloves offered with numerous sizes and colors. Garments include cloaks from 100 to 225 and plush jackets with other wardrobes and toys. a Christmas exhibit with glassware, engines, wagons, and dolls. Large stock in city with thousands of items in ranks. Hosiery, shawls, jerseys, and suits in multiple styles and prices. A final note on blankets and other home goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miner
Shear
Santa Klaus
Tylee
Magee Senkety
Lea Cowesa
Hedanuiek
Silk Mufflers and Household Linens On Sale
Advertises Gentlemen Silk Mufflers in many styles and sizes from $2.75 to $15. Ladies table cloths and a dozen napkins priced to suit gifts. Also stitched linens, tea sets, colored border sets, Victoria table cloths and dress patterns with china, ginghams and calico fabrics at various prices.
Handkerchiefs for Men Women and Children On Sale
Local shop advertises a range of handkerchiefs for men women and children available now. Large selection promises quality fabrics and affordable prices for all ages.
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Palmer O’neill
Mayor Mcallin
John Ward
Palmer O'Neill
Business Philosophy
Mr. O'Neill
C. A. Weidenfeller
Gasper
Elkton
Civil Service
Kenwood
Belle Ken
Battersby I
Dreik Herbarg
Net Guilty
Jim Malmanent
Edward F Frejols
Buckstone
Oferra
Oxvillse
Usite Association and Brotherhood
Sporting Notes
Pennsylvania Railroad
Opper Bros. & Co
Wood Street
Saleamen
Boocs & BuHu
Smithfield St
Booes & Bun
Vis
Svebpenbe Inn
Smithfield Street
New Building
Peter Suite
M. Strmeet
Rosvenbsom & Co
Holj- Gay
Amma H. Armes & Co
Wantus
Lost Cause
Chapultepec
Monterey
Francis T. Nicholls
Louisiana
Robert Lowrie
Mississippi
B. Buckner
Kentucky
John B. Gordon
Eee Coverport
Sind
Ion de
Chesapeake
Briafield
Markham
Martin
Bakewell
Thompson
Caiston
the Stars and Stripes
Bessie Holmes
Mrs. Taylor
Miss Holmes
Citizens’ Line
Western Penn
Sylvania
Lake Ontario
West Virginia
Prrissone
United States
Signal Services
Offceria
Ieee
Eee
Bowen
Southside Institution
DR. Cuttle
DR Cuttle
Rogers Royal Nervine
People
Pocketbooks
Campbell & Dick
JOS. Fleming & Son
de Brrasn Draggista
Pittaburg
Liberty ST. Star Corner
Ern.stein’s
Tokay Wines
Hungary
Bobs Wolwes
Pirsberg
Racine Eee
Allegheny
Harris
FURS
Victoria
Eloliday
Baskotn
EK. Smitlt
Liberty St
Col. Smithfield
W. L. Dougiss
Pena
Ponal Douglas
Ms Grost
Shewe-Wat
Han Wand
Afl Hs Douglas
Fis Om
Americas
Kia Proces
Laos
W. L. Goublas
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