Big Baseball Desertions Shake Brotherhood and League
Miller and Beckley defect to the National League club in Pittsburgh after signing three year contracts worth about 4000 dollars per season. Clarkson Ganzell and Smith also leave the Brotherhood while Carroll and Galvin are reportedly being courted. O'Neill Brown and Nimick confirm signs as Ward Pfeifer Branson react to the shocks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miller
Beckley
Brotherhood
League
Clarkson
Ganzell
Smith
Carroll
Galvin
McClelland
Priddy
Nimick
Messrs
O'Neill
Brown
Hotel Duquesne
Pittsburg
Scarret
Hoe
Ward
Pfeifer
Branson
Hanlon
Staley
Last Appeal Urges Brotherhood to Take St Louis
J Lovie reports that Van der Abe and Wl Johnson left for New York to urge the Brotherhood to admit St Louis. Johnson carries three letters from Captain Charles Comiskey urging action. The letters are said to influence the Brotherhood meeting next week and affect St Louis and the Athletics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Lovie
van der Abe
Wl Johnson
al Johnson
Cleveland
New York
Brotherhood
Sl Louis
Johnson
Charles Comiskey
St. Louis
J Son
Louis
T Louis
Clarkson Credited With Departure After Dispatch
A Cleveland reader finds a California dispatch revealing Clarkson to be among a trio, with others, in connection to a plan tied to a bank or agency. The note implies preparation to move Clarkson away in the nineties or later, details unclear and partially garbled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Telngnam
Cleveland
al Johnon
Weddell House
California
Beckley Signs League Contract Boosts Morale at League HQ
Telegram from Nimick confirms Beckley the hard hitting first baseman has signed with the League for next season in Pittsburgh. President Young greets the move amid hopes of return by other Fold players as Brooklyn chief Byrne adds optimism about the ongoing dispute. Cyclone Miller praised Nimick for his energy and good management amid recent contract changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Nimick
Beckley
Pitteburg
Young
Ennis
Brotherhood
Hanlon
Charles H. Byrne
Brooklyn
League
Byrne
Seana
Mr. Nimick
Miller
Pittsburg
Somerset Wins by Nose in Tight Finish at Somerkee
In a crowded race at Somerkee, Ranateap led the field but Somerset surged to victory after a driving finish. Bertha took second place with a half length ahead of McMilriry, as the order of finish listed the horses in the exact sequence.
Driving Club of New York Selects Officers at Metropole
Hundreds of prominent New Yorkers gathered at the Hotel Metropole for the Driving Club of New York annual meeting. J C De Gavergne was chosen chairman and announced the track at Fleetwood would only be available for one more year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dispatch
New Youk
New York
Hotel Metropole
Driving Club of
J.C. de Gavergne
Fleetwood
Gone Ag
David
Hamd
Henry Hughes
Entries for Elizabeth tomorrow feature mixed purses and odds
Telegram from New York lists six races at Elizabeth with purses of 400 and 225 dollars. Entries include Battersby Grimaldi Ralph Black Fittaway Winova and others with various odds and weights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Elizabeth
Battersby
Grimaldi
Ralph Black
Fittaway
Winova
Sayre
Newburg
Carnot
Village Maldines
Thad Rowe
Bainin
Frederick
Cortlandt
Coun Une
Valentine
Carrie G
Bela
Jim Mulholland
Gallatin
Barrister
Beulwood i
Ois Hassell
Clay Stockton
Atary
Alfred An
Samaria
Old Galvin in Staukch Brotherhood talk ends in bet tension
At Hotel Anderson last evening Old Galvin clashed with J P ONeill over Brotherhood loyalty and Miller contract jumping. A local sportsman bet 1000 dollars there will be a Brotherhood club next year and Pfeffer was offered terms below the salary of the national league.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O'Neill
J.P. O'Neill
Jimmy Galvin
Anderson
Mr. O'Neill
Galvin
Miller
Fred Pfeffer
United Cedent
Pfeffer
Americans win Inter Nations chess tourney by 31 34 to 19
Ottawa December 12 The Inter nations chess tourney with sixty players per side between Canada and the United States, conducted by correspondence, has been won by the Americans with a final score of 31 to 34 to 19. The games are still to be played but cannot affect the result.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Ont
Internations
Canada
United States
Kilrain and Hinton Fined for Failure to Appear
Purvis December 12 report states Kilrain and Sam Hinton, witnesses in the case, swore they were fined $100 each for failing to appear.
Brotherhood Advances Money to Player George Miller
George Miller stated he received 120 from Brotherhood representatives and plans to return it tomorrow. He claimed he accepted the advance believing safety, but now fears league trouble and wants to be on the safe side.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Ward
Miller En Nee
Piefer
Pfeffer
Miller
Vance
George Miller
Brotherhood
Cagechel Niewaen
League
The Great Ewing Married
Savannah December 12 William Ewing captain of the New York Baseball team and Miss Annie Lawson McCaig were married tonight. The bride and groom are prominent figures in local society and the ceremony was held in Savannah with friends and family in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savannah
William Ewing
New York Baseball Om
Annie Lawson McCaig
McCaig
McCLELLAND Ready to Ren Priddy Five Miles for $1000
In a lengthy letter E C McClelland answers Peter Priddy s challenge from these columns. He notes Priddy challenged after McClelland had just started training for another race and cites uncertainty of a suitable Pittsburg track for months. McClelland s backer will match Priddy in a five mile race for $1000 side with a $500 forfeit option and he offers to back Priddy for $1000 or £2.00 a side to race McClelland over a mile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. C. McClelland
Peter Priddy
McClelland
Priddy
Pittsburg
Ron McClelland
Thrilling accident leaves cars suspended over canyon
A Canadian Pacific through express in the mountains above the Columbia river derailed with two coaches hanging perilously on a steep bank. The engine remained secure while passengers endured a dreadful suspense before rescue as the cars balanced between heaven and earth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wissrere
Pacific Coast
Canadian Pacific
Express
Columbia River
Missing man George W. Taylor Sends Postal Update
George W. Taylor, long missing, has sent a postal card to Mr. Max Schamberg saying he is safe in Essen Pennsylvania and will write to his family soon. He indicated he is well and will correspond shortly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Taylor
Max Schamberg
Essen
Holiday Table Delicacies and Housekeeper’s Guide Offer
Holiday table line and housekeeper guides advertised by Wu Hastace & Son at 18 Diamond Square, Pittsburg, with a promise of extensive housekeeper information and Christmas hours. Product assortment includes inkstands, card racks, magazine racks, liquor sets, and porcelain items, claimed unique in the city. An ad for Jos Erconavm & Co at 48 Fifth Avenue promotes five Breozes and related wares.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hastace & Son
Diamond Square
Pittsburg
Jos, Erconavm & Co
Fifth Avenue
Jos. Eicunacm & Co
Ex champion oarsman adrift off Sandy Hook in gale
David Dillon once champion oarsman of Australia sailed with Transgood toward the Maine in a small boat. The line parted and Dillon, left in the boat, was swept to sea as a gale roared offshore. The incident occurred near Sandy Hook while boarding a vessel in New York Harbor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
David Dillon
Faench, Edge & Co
Champion Oarsman
Australia
Atlantic Ocean
Dillon
Transgood
Maine
Sandy Hook
Sensible Holiday Presents For Men And Boys
A holiday gift guide notes overcoats and suits as substantial presents. It lists boy option cape overcoats at 250 or 3, and men in stylish cutaway and sack suits at 10 and 12. Also offers chinchilla overcoats at 10 with closing sale at Cor Grant and Diamond streets near the new Court House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cor. Grant and
Diamond Sts
New Court House
Elizabeth Races End in Mixed Results at Meeting
Today's Elizabeth program produced a win for Kenwood in the first race, with Elkton and Frederick the First dead heating for second. Second race saw Gloster win with Not Guilty at 30 to 1 for a place. the fourth race featured odds and contenders including Bradford and others in a muddled finish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Elizabeth
Kenwood
Elkton
Frederick
Dukie
Village Mind
Erie
San Alen
King
Sioland
Dale Eeooes
G. x
Bradford
Tod
New Orleans Winter Meet Opens With Five Furlong Race
Sixth day of the meet at New Orleans shows clear warm weather and good attendance. First race, five furlongs selling for beaten horses, drew seven starters led by Balace and Tom Eari with Winnie Davis and Bootjack among contenders. results listed with weights and order of finish unclear due to fragmented text.
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New Orleans
Palmyra H
Rous Pear
Crispino
Tom Karl
Bootjack
Winnie Davis
Balance
Tom Eari
Duhme
Hest
Open for the Holidays Only at Local Stores
Holiday sales ad invites shoppers to visit multiple city stores for discounts on domes and gifts. Offers include fans, porcelain, inkwells, card racks, shawls, band music, watches, silk fabrics, and gift trunks with prices and locations on Penn and Fifth avenues.
Shortage found in House Sergeant at Arms office
December 12 report from the Silcott Investigating Committee cites a 70 798 deficit in the Sergeant at Arms office. It notes forged notes, large discounts, and mismanaged cash with Leedom, Silcott, and bank entries. steps were taken to arrange mileage payments and adjournment followed as J Gay of Louisiana died.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sergeant At Arms Leedom
WasHincGrox
Silcott
House
J. D. Leedom
Leedomrambo
le Capenrede
Trenton Wathsich Company
National Metropolitan Bank
F. Eee
Tae
Arma
C. F. Reier
National Metropolitan
Leedom
Eilcott Wisleo
Areedom
C. F. Silcott
Henry L. Ballentine
J. H. Telzer
Arms Holmes
Treasury
Department
Holmes
Wilkinson
Louisiana
J. Gay
Senate
Elopement Near Dennison Sparks Historic Pursuit
A southern New Mexico elopement near Dennison involves a poor young man and the daughter of a wealthy merchant. They fled on two fast horses minutes before the planned ceremony while the father and suitor chased them, crossing the Red River before abandoning pursuit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeNver
New Mexico
Dennison
Red River
Prominent Temperance Leader Foresees WTU Local Withdrawals
A prominent temperance figure said yesterday that when a break comes in the Woman's Christian Temperance Union the local members will stop paying dues and withdraw quietly from the organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tsdy
Labor Federation debates eight hour move and Knights rift
December sessions of the Federation of Labor Convention feature Gustav Adama of Pittsburg as a nonvoting delegate, talk of forming a special eight hour committee, and calls for stricter Chinese exclusion and ballot reform. A sharp clash with the Knights of Labor dominates proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dibfatch
BosTax
Federation of Labor
Gustav Adama
Trades Assembly of
Pittsburg
Committee On Organization
Knights of Labor
Allegheny Council Passes Loafing Ordinance And Library Law
Allegheny Councils meet detailing measures including a loafing ban in public buildings with fines from one to five dollars and a Carmelite Library management plan. They appoint a library committee, seek Carnegie’s friendship, and propose street cleaning actions while debating tracks on Rebecca street and a garbage removal ordinance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny
Hunter
Curry
Ammon
Carmel Library
Andrew Carnegie
Rudolph
Pittsary, Allegheny and Manchester
Rebecca Street
Parke
Eobmeon
Health Committee
Ober
St. Philomenia’s Cemetery
Committee On Ordinances
Cumberland Island Suit Sparks Family Tale and Old Island Rivalries
A New York suit by the Engels claim Cumberland Island, off Georgia, once owned by Mrs. Carnegie, raises a web of legends. Mrs. Briggs of Brunswick presents a story tracing island deeds to Thomas Spaulding and Robert Stafford, detailing marriages, mixed families, and transfers shaping the 400,000 acre claim and the island’s pedigree.
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Engels
New York
Cumberland Island
Georgia
Thomas Carnegie
Island
Dispatch
Atlanta
Atlantic
Robert Stafford
Carnegie
Eden
Briggs
Brunswick
Thomas Spaulding
Spain
Isom Spaulding
Thomas Oaulding
Stafford
England
Robert
Spaulding
Popeenee
Jane
Herome
Ace
Tsou | Podin Notion Tang After We Learn: Ber Gor
Robert Brafford
Miss Clubb
Miss Nightingale
Misa
Robert Staffor
Jane Bernardle
Cumberland
Bernardie
End of Dudley Arrest Bid Clears Federal Ground
Federal authorities took Colonel Dudley under their protection and Dudley moved freely in Indianapolis with United States District Attorney Chambers. Judge Woods left the bench to greet him as District Attorney Beemstadt filed an affidavit by Beemstat about alleged election law violations. Dudley later traveled to Winchester.
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Indianapolis
Colonel Dudley
United States District Attorney Chambers
Federal
Woods
Dudley
Vanburen Beemstat
Bailey
Daley
Iam
Lang
Winchester
Man Charged With Stealing Farmer's Horse and Wagon
John Johnson is charged by Henry Godfrey, a farmer near Sharpsburg, with taking Godfrey's horse and wagon loaded with produce and selling it for his own benefit. He is jailed and will have a hearing Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Johnson
Henry Godfrey
Sharpsburg
Godfrey
Robinson Ren and Co Repair Engines at Hainesworth Plant
Robinson Ren and Co state their engines at the Hainesworth Steel Casting plant are not superseded by rival makes. Repairs are carried out by Robinson Ren and Co themselves.
Ohio Grangers Favor Prohibition Policy
The Ohio State Grange voted in its December meeting to support prohibition and the immediate cessation of liquor traffic. The telegram from Strinchmap notes the resolution was adopted with emphasis on nationwide temperance goals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Distator
Strinchmap
State Grange
Special Telegrams From the Dispatch Browns ville Weather Update
River remains one foot 11 inches and stationary with clear weather. Thermometer reads four atady um which appears garbled but indicates mild conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dispatch
Brownsville
Morgantown
Missionary societies convene in McKeesport
The quarterly meeting of the home and foreign missionary societies of the Baptist churches of Pittsburg was held yesterday at McKeesport. About 100 delegates were present and three sessions were held. Mrs. J. B. Lippincott of Bensyl (Be sly) was elected chairman and Mrs. M. B. Ian of Allegheny was secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Typographical Union No. T
U. W. L. Hall
William F. Wetzel
Atlanta
The
Home and Foreign Missionary Societies of the Baptist Churches of Pittsburg
McKeesport
J. B. Lippincott
Be Sily
M. B. Ian
Allegheny
Embezzlement charge against Eureka worker Frank McBride
Frank McBride of the Eureka Copying Company faces embezzlement charges from William March. It is alleged he collected money without authority and did not return it. He was arrested and brought before Alderman Cansidy, who ordered him held for shearing on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank McBride
Eureka Copying Company
William March
Alderman Cansidy
Oddities in Prices and the Wanamaker Promise
A persuasive critique of misleading advertising on clothing prices. The narrator contrasts wholesale costs, inflated retail claims, and exaggerated discounts with Wanamaker and Brown's offering. They pledge no part in such practices and promise genuine value with lower prices for best quality garments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wanamaker & Brown's
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Clarkson, Ganzell and Smith
Tar Dispatch
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J. Palmer O'Neill
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al Jobeson
Angen Ane Clu
Beckley and
OLD Galvin
Staukch
Kilrain
Ewing
McLelland
Heaven
Earth
Jos
Jos. Horse & Co
Hays
B. Tartan
GoLp
Handh's
Fifth Ave
Hauch’s Jewelry Store
F Ave
Reington
Joseph Dorrington
Eilcott
Sllesti
Senat
Labor Federation
Knights
Federation
Knights of T
Massachusetts
Thos. Carnegie
Cincinnati
Foster
Scotia
Rachel Poling
Burrsville
Une Sesben
Rogers’ Royal
Espex
Boston
Steen
Rogers
Royale Mass
Nyleania
Indiana
West
Virginia
Peseuessessee
Baptist Missionary Societies
John ¥. Hartman
Main Street
Flem
Casarenan
Penn Avenue
John V. Hartman
Irene Pieanors
Tom
Pete Sen Y. Meas
Dinesses
P.u
Liberty Sab Star Corner
Ayer
J. G. Ayer & Co
Lowell, Mass
Wanamaker
Sixth Street and
J.G. Bennett & CO
Alaska
Wood Street
Ieee Enon
Bacques
Capea
Bennett
Pittshurg
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