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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1889

Page

9

Hopeful talk on new local baseball team and court cases

Ed Hanlon talks up a new local baseball squad with plans for pitchers Galvin Staley Morris and others while confirming roster uncertainties and a pending securing of catchers and infielders. Colionel Rogers says Miller case will go to court next week. Scandrett reports Beckley's signing process and delays in advance payments amid Brotherhood tensions. Chicago era notes include possible New York league admission and St. Louis joining questions.

Hanlon Brotherhood Club Brotherhood Dunlap Kuebno Mani Miller Galvin Staley Morris Paul St. Louis Dext Works Louis New York Day

Seery on the Pexce and Hoosier Fielder Tension

Indianapolis December 11 Seery of the League team hints at weariness with his role and doubts the Brotherhood. He joined the Brotherhood weeks ago and says the club may slip apart though he has not ruled out returning. He has spoken with President Brash and Thompon, seeking clarity on his future with the club.

Brash Indianapolis Walt Eouate

Those League Suits Reach Court Action Next Week

John J. Rogers walked Independence Square with a bag of legal papers as the Philadelphia club Colonel Janeult contemplates action against Buffington Fogarty Sanders Meyers and Hallman. The Pittsburg dispute near Lemont yielded reports of a brutal clash with unconfirmed names.

John J. Rogers Independence Square Janeult Philadelphia Janet Weeshail Buffington Fogarty Sanders Meyers Hallman Pega Lex Ineter Chowne Dal Wns

Guttenberg Winners

ISPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DISPATCH. New York, December 14 Today s races at Guttenberg resulted an follows: anra, Firm race, porse HO, beaten boreca of all atx forlongs-Vilmer Mald fret, Grimald! second, Tin rong.

Guttenberg New York Anra Porse HO Boreca

Unclear racing report fragment with jumbled names

Fragmentary horse racing note lists several riders and horses with garbled results. Mentions Janet Murray with a 2 to 1 odds and a fifth race going five furlongs. Names and times are partially unreadable, making a precise summary difficult.

Seaet Dane Sted Teemyes Carris Gatel Ettings Ockisn Biol Stot Samaria Criadon Janet Murray Cee

Poor Dillon's Fate: Friends Uncertain If He Lives

New York, December 13. The seas around New York harbor have been searched within miles of the port for Dave Dillon and his boat after he was blown out to sea yesterday. Steam tugs scoured the bay all day with no sighting and none of the incoming ships reported him. Dillon, a famed Battery boatman and former Australian racing champion known as Australian Davo, is 65 and left a wife and four children in Clifton.

New York New York Harbor Dave Dillon Dillon Sandy Hook Clifton Australia Battery Whitehall Caveman Davo

Sullivan to Meet Jackson for Fifteen Thousand Dollars

A tentative agreement is reached for a five month training period and a $15,000 purse for a boxing match between Sullivan and Jackson at the California Athletic Club. Captain Cook reports telegrams from club president Fulda indicating Jackson’s willingness to fight provided preparation time is five months. Sullivan is said to be in good condition and may depart for New York to fulfill engagements.

Sullivan New York

Notable Sports Tangles and Signings Across United Clubs

A乱 mix of sports notes, signings, and events. Jack Guasscock, brother of Jack, signs with St Paul team while discussions swirl over world best scullers and upcoming seasons. Sam Day plans a ten hour, sixty six mile attempt at Wood’s track as others weigh boxing match prospects and legal contests.

G. Rees J. B. Guasscock Jack Ina St. Paul Weatrm Association W.c. SeeRre Eee Eam Ene American Sons Aera Brotherhood Sam Day Wood's Ase Eversons Aastrals Petengen Sporting Department Peead D. FF Ohm Crothers Senikeeutee E. Scott Tom Ben Die

Thirty Fourth Ward School Directors Try Again to End Deadlock

The Thirty Fourth Ward school directors plan another meeting to decide which teacher to remove from the corps. Past efforts failed as the board could not agree who should go. Parochial school opening reduced public attendance, leaving a need for three teachers instead of four, but the board remains divided on who shall depart.

Thirty-fourth Ward

Professor McKee Accused of Assault on Student

Alderman Reilly heard H B Rentzel’s information against Prof. David F McKee principal of Colfax school for assaulting his 9 year old son John Renteel on November 25 The prosecutor says he grabbed the boy and threw him in the air struck his head with a book and slammed him against a desk causing bruises

H. BR. Rentzel Reilly David F. McKee McKee Colfax John Renteel

Horse valued at 400 dollars dies on Federal Street

George Schmidt, agent for the St. Louis Brewing Company, owned a horse that dropped dead on Federal Street yesterday. The horse reportedly stepped on an electrified streetcar track, which caused the fatal incident.

George Schmidt St. Louis Brewing Company Federal Street

Ella Wheeler Wilcox Advice for Aspiring Authors

Tomorrow's Dispatch offers pertinent guidance from Ella Wheeler Wilcox to aspiring authors. The column emphasizes discipline, clear purpose, and consistent practice as keys to success in writing and storytelling.

Ella Wheeler Wilcox Tomorrow’s Dispatch

Nine to join Harmony Economite Society in February

A Beaver Falls telegram reports that nine residents of Economy Pennsylvania will be admitted to the Harmony or Economite Society next February. Admittance requires celibacy, with married members separating from families to live by the society's rules, a practice previously observed in such enrollments.

Economite Society Beaver Falls Harmony Or Economite Society Economy

Westinghouse Lands First Denver Lamp Order

River telegrams report Brownsville and Mercantons rivers clear with small depths. Warren river shows rising levels and cold, cloudy weather as Westinghouse Electric Co wins a Denver contract for 3,000 incandescent lamps, the first order from that city, with plans to operate 6,500 lights and the plant increasing to 16,800 lamps.

Dispatch Brownsville Mercantons U. Warren Westinghouse Electric Company Denver Col Ite

Indignant at Acquittal Sparks Community Protest

A special telegram from Esnora reports an indignation meeting at Carmichaels after the acquittal of James Neff in the William McCausland murder case. Citizens vow to pressure Neff to leave the area, with a determined group planning further action and urging the community to stand against the verdict and influence. Neff resides with Emma, a woman of bad character, and the meeting criticized Washington for the acquittal. The gathering was held at night and signaled local unrest.

Carmichaels James Neff William McCausland Washington Lynchin Wren Welles Sepeseas Shane Emmanae Neff Wits Sronet

A Collection Of Rings At Hardy & Hayes Jewelers

A treasure filled display at Hardy & Hayes on 529 Smithfield street features the prettiest ring collection yet, with The Marquise as centerpiece in colored gems and diamonds along with varied solitaire options. Also mentions US Royal Worcester and decor items, store hours, and other ads including Jos. Ercopaum & Co. and Hopper Bros. promotions.

Hardy & Hayes E Marquise Harpy & Hares Smithfield Street

Narrow escape from gas at Reading house

December 15 at Reading, seven residents of Mrs Wenrich's home on Walnut street narrowly escaped suffocation from illuminating gas. Neighbors found the house still and Peetoene climbed to alert others, breaking doors and freeing occupants as gas filled a first floor room. Miss Wenrich is bedridden and ill.

Beapine

Gang of tramps attempt to murder conductor in transit

A raid in the upper Baltimore and Ohio yards at Cornelliville ends with nine tramps captured after they attacked Conductor John Wortman and a brakeman. Wortman was forced down on the tracks and his lamp plundered as the mob signaled the engine to run him over before help arrived. Also, Meadville notes a severe injury when an emery wheel burst, wounding J. C. Barrett in the face and jaws.

Distatch Cornellivilue Baltimore and Ohio John Wortman Wortman Meadville J. C. Barrett Meadville Wise Company Barrett

Remains of Charles Richards Returned for Funeral

The remains of Charles Richards who died last Saturday in Denver are brought to 340 Taylor Street Bloomfield. The funeral is set for this afternoon at 2 o clock. He belonged to Lawrence Council No 61 Jr C U A M and members are urged to attend in a body.

Charles Richards Denver Col Taylor Street Bloomfield Lawrence Council No. 61, Jr. C. U. A. M

Gentlemen Accessories Range in Classic Wardrobe

A list of gentleman apparel and accessories is presented including Mackintoshes smoking jackets umbrellas shirts ties suspenders collars socks cuffs studs mufflers handkerchiefs hair brushes toilet sets pocketbooks cuff buttons neckwear woolen underwear smoking sets cardigans. The items reflect traditional gentlemanly attire and related grooming goods.

Classifieds Packed With Odd Lot Goods and Familiars

A long listing enumerates a wide range of items including clothes accessories toys and hardware. The inventory reads like a general sale note with categories from garments and jewelry to tools and vehicles suggesting a broad auction or shop stock.

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