Conflicting Baseball League Talk Reaches St Louis
A flurry of conflicting reports from New York and St Louis stirs Pittsburg and Boston fans as the Brotherhood and League issues swirl. Chris Von der Ahe voices doubt about admission to the new League while New York Dispatch notes pressure and possible Western options.
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St. Louis
Pittsburg
Hanlon
The
Humane Society
Robert Bonner
Gilly Sund
Brotherhood
of McGintr
New York
Mimi
Stami
National League
American Association
Players’ League
Chris von der Abe
Ees
Stax
Thas
Sia
Ett
Ak Geenene
Swartwood Returns from Trip with Detroit Talks
Brotherhood star Ed Swartwood arrived in the city after a trip related to an offered Detroit club contract. He says manager Leadley may visit soon to present terms, with Swartwood noting willingness to sign if terms cover five months, but not seven.
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Ed Swartwood
City
Leadley
Detroit
Wings
Lesdley
Cyclone Jim Durbo and Players Discuss Money Offers
Fragmentary telegrams recount Cyclone Jim Durbo and Wilmot from the Chicago League discussing payments for games. A host of offers surface including a $4 000 advance to play at Cine and Ward SLSM and a $4 90 Brotherhood sum, with timing noted around December 18.
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Jim Durbo
Wilmot
Ind
Cine
Local Clubs Chase Two Players In Ongoing Talks
Officials from the local National League club indicated confidence in securing two key players named Fields and Carroll. The talks, described as promising by representatives including Secretary Scandrett, center on offers and potential transfers despite uncertain timing.
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Fields
Carroll
Reene
Dproseoeet
Toa Poadance Coreen
Eal Ferrer
Brod
Ana ¢ Feuyelped
Serdape
Players League Circular Names Withdrawals From National League
The Players League issues a circular declaring mutual withdrawal from the National League. It lists members such as Danes Hoerk Kew Ashete Brouthers O'Rourke and Wood, among others, and notes contracts have been assigned to other employers.
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New York
New
Players League
Wweeneas
National League
Bull
Saree
Danes
Aoe Hoerk
Kew
I. Cy
Berle
Enta
Schiver
Sommers
Mulvey
Delea
T. A. Keefe
Endrows
Ashete Tred Piewer
Daniel Brouthers
James H. O'Rourke
George Wood
Hecker Signs to Pitch for Pittsburgh League Foe
OO Crly reports Guy Hecker, longtime Louisville pitcher, has signed to pitch for Pittsburgh in the League. He received several offers from both intercon Brotherhood but favors the League for money and influence. Leaders Johnson and Ward urged confidence while others grew boisterous amid news.
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OO Crly
Guy Hecker
Louisville
Pitsburg
Intercon
Johnson
Ward
al Johnson
Gotham
Steen
After the Dog Fighters at McKee's Rocks Stir Trouble
Warrants issued by Humane Society agent for about a dozen men engaged in a dog fight at McKee's Rocks Tuesday night. Names known include J T Daly Ed Smith M Roach Swinney Paddy Rossiter and John Callan as authorities pursue arrests. Sailor Jack versus Yellow Jack drew $100 purse and heated betting. The fight ended amid chaos as spectators jumped in to separate the dogs. The next match between Sullivan and Jack is planned for outside the state on March 17.
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McKee’s Rocks
O'Brien
The
Humane Society
J.T. Daly
Ed Smith
M. Roach
Sailor Jack
Jack
Yellow Jack
Sailor
Daly
Aquor
Sullivan
Mareh 17
O'Connors Views on Sculling Championship Accifed
William O'Connor argues for a world sculling title race after the death of Ernest Learle. He notes James Stansbury plans to challenge America while John Teemer may race Australia, and declares he will row either to settle the championship once and for all. He invites a race to decide the claim and hopes all contenders meet on the water.
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William O'Connor
Mezirr
Ernest Learle
James Stansbury
Australis
America
John Tee
Stansbury
Cass
Teempee
Ny O'Corvon
Mike Cushing Defeats Austin Gibbins In Rough 23rd Round
In a late 19th century style bout near Stanford Connecticut Mike Cushing defeated Austin Gibbins after a foul ridden twenty third round. Referee Dominick McCaffrey disallowed fouls but Gibbins was unable to continue, giving Cushing the win.
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New York
Mike Cushing
Austin Gibbins
Stanford
Conn
Sullivan
Gibbons
Cushing
Pedaia T
King
Dominick McCaffrey
Seere
Senmumeek Ao Wen
Untitled fragment hints at training unknowns and doubt
A garbled excerpt suggests a discussion of a person named Mr. Mencer and a trainee. The text implies uncertainty about the trainee’s abilities and potential, with phrases indicating disbelief or doubt about what can be accomplished today. The fragment offers little verifiable detail.
Elizabeth Race Day Results Highlight Turbulent Finish
New York dispatch reports Elizabeth races with six furlongs winner Liliie Kinney and Autumn Leaf second in the first race. Two year olds take the half mile with Emstone fret defeating Sophist as Kilkenny places. Subsequent selling races list Arab Harry and Faustus among the contenders with Village Maid and Willied Sisk also placing in the line of finish.
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Elizabeth
New York
Liliie Kinney
Anton Leaf
Amos
Toland
Sophist
Kilkennr
Bettine—Emstone
Hilkenny
Sellin Ae
Fenenee
Evie Fi
Harry Faustus
Secont
Litie
Ysilie Barefoot
Seto
Id Gregor Ted
Maid
Hetting
Ay Ioand
Urey
Eto
Salle Willied Sisk
Isibie
Martin Russell
Ai Tit Meeeling
Wikfred
Ieeberg
Dispatch
Vigilant
Hingrab
Wilfred D. City
Stockton
Oregon
Tipstad
Martin Rossell
Barrientos
Soplist
Kilkenny
Index
Felix
Folsom
Tigress
Freedom
Alva
Centipede
Sioaise Chaerik Mace
Syrar Cies
Word
Atx Furioans
St. Valentin Carnot
Lotion
Carrie
Repartes
Theous
Young Doke
Racing entries and holiday ads from New York to Pittsburgh
The dispatch lists tomorrow's Elizabeth races with entries for two year olds and up including Vigilant and Wilfred D among others, then a half mile event featuring various fillies and colts. The column also promotes holiday goods from Hardy & Hayes, A Smithy & Co, and W H Hotwins & Sox with jewelry, gloves, seals, furniture, and Onyx tables, plus river telegraphs and Beecham's Pills advertisements.
Juror Culver in volatile clash with State's Attorney
Chicago dispatch reports on December 18 as juror John Culver confronts State's Attorney Longenecker in his office. The exchange includes insults and a firm rebuke from the prosecutor who accuses Culver of dishonesty or folly.
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Longenecker
Culver
Lougenécker
Chicago
John Culver
Coughlin
O'Sullivan
Burke
Brother Joel
Forrest
Hawker
eRorough
Labor committee seeks conference on strike amid Westinghouse absence
General Manager Blatter informs the Committee of Labor Organizations that no action can be taken until Mr. Westinghouse returns, though a conference may be arranged. Thirty six workers are on strike with no further action until leadership is back. A separate note mentions Post 8 of the G A R hosting a Masonic Hall event to benefit the post, featuring The Fall of Atlanta.
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Blatter
Committee of Labor Organizations
H. Westinghouse
Ame Nase
McGonat
Ptics
Tacestari
Tos
New York
Braxter
Westincoe
Westinghonee
United States
Masonic Hall
Allegheny
Atlanta
California
Dearia
Boone
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Sim
Nimick
Dog Pit
O'Connor
Gibbons Deperts
Me Caffrey
Sunol
Mr. Bonner Thivuke
Staclal Teleghax
Callifornia
Bonner
Kontu
Mencer
Pat Baad
Trainor
Elizabeth Eseries
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Harpy & Hayes
Smi Street
OC. A. Smitty &Co
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Holmes’ Best
W. H. Hotwins & Sox
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First Avenue
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Fine Seal Muffs, Co. A. Sulley & Co
Horrex Bros. & Co
Wood St
C. A. Summer & Co
Thiseld Street
Newee
Jos, Howe & Co
Penn Avenue
Frauenheim & Vilsack
Son's
Federal At
C. A. Surry & Co
M. Sxtunnut & Co
Nthe
James H. Aiken & Co
Fifth Ave
Jos
Ercepaum & Co
Fifth Avenue
Fine Seal Jacques. C. A. Smrrer & Co
Horror Bros. & Co
C. A. Suiney & Co
Hastage & Son
Select Family Grocers
Diamond Square
Smithfield Street
UTS
Hedmen’ Bent
W. HH. Homwes & Sox
Flrst Avenue
Tissa
Horrkce Bros. & Co
A. Bruey & Co
Brownsville
Mongax
Wankee
Liebtrina
Geo. Hoppel
Eappel
Hastace & Sox
Herome Bros. & Co
Christman Morsing
A. Surrey & Co
Holmes’ Brat
W. H. Houmas & Son
Water St
First Ave
Howmay
James H. Aiken &Co
C.A. Sumer & Co
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Bassett
S&. Stewart
Fairbanks & Cole
Washburn
H. Klebert Bro
Wood Street
Geo. W. Biggs & Co
Sixth Avenue
Jos. Eichbaum & Co
A, Smruey & Co
Davis & Co
Brockway
Harrison’s
Federal St
C. A. Smiley & Co.'a
M. Seibert & Co
F. Schoenthal
Penn
Ladies’ Seal Hoods
Marvin
X & Hayes
Tyrs
A. Smiley & Co
Axe
Franenheim & Vilsack
Nh & BR
Boces & Bun
C. A. Surney & Co
Hourmar Silk and Linen
James H. Arker & Co
Fin Seal Sacques
C. A. Surner & Co
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Committee of Organized Labor
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Pittsprea
United States Signal Service
Eisel
Sean Wee
ERN. Stein’s
Tokay Wines
Tokay
Hungary
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Tutt
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Guckenhemer
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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Perenne
Ford
Geo
Sheppard
Select Council
Ll. Hollid
Snee
Common Council
Teas EO
Booth
Connell
MOFEM
WM. McCallix
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Braddock Rota
Toa
Department of
Sable
Lock Avenue
A. ST
Corneile
Nacegee
Ats Caan
Nope
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Pitwsvarg
Department of Public Works
Commonwealth of One
Carey Alley
Bureau of Fire
Bietiaen
der Reese
Gumsste Thow
GEO. J
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Bite
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Samantites
Buttes
Aline
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L. Douglas
Brocktes
Mass
H. J
M. Lang
Forty-fifth
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Dr. Carter
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Carson Street
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