Players' Side: Zimmer Deserted Johnson in League Clash
Special telegram from New York describes the Players' League defense of John Ward against the National League suit. Judge Howland criticized Counselor Duyster and explained how the reserve clause and contract terms controlled players, noting magnates imposed conditions without players’ consent and the hardship of multi-year holds.
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Howland
Players’ League
Duyster
Zimmer
Brotherhood
National League
President Day
New York
Distatch
John Ward
Equity
Dispatch
Anderson & Howland
Bacon
Counselor Duyster
Zimmer Signs League Contract Amid Desertion Claims
Cleveland reports catcher Charles L. Zimmer signs a 15 year league contract after previously deserting the Brotherhood. Zimmer claims he did not read the document carefully and sent a telegram to John M. Ward of New York seeking his rights under the Brotherhood. He previously received a 2 million advance and now seeks adjustments after discovering disputed clauses.
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Cleveland
Charles L. Zimmer
Zimmer
Hertorney Ewing
Svere
Ward
John M. Ward
New York City
Chas
L. Zimmer
Jocko Fiekis Chooses New League Amid Manager Advance Deal
Dispatches indicate Jocko Fiekis accepts advance money from Manager Hanion and will play for the Pittsburg Brotherhood club in the new league. The report notes local officials and Brotherhood chatter as tensions rise over the move and grounds prep.
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Han Jon
Brotherhood
Jocko" Fiekis
Hanion
Pittsburg
Kerr
Detectives Court Shadowing New York League Leader
News from New York reports President Jonn B. Day of the New York League club faces detective scrutiny at his office amid claims of monitoring players visiting his establishment. Cincinnati newspaper also notes the situation and potential evidence gathering.
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New York
Jonn B. Day
Ae Ee
Interview Reveals Captain Orr Turned Down Big Offer
In a Columbus Club discussion at his Toledo home, Captain I Orr said he was offered a large salary to play first base for the Pittsburgh club but declined the deal. He stated the offer was substantial and he preferred remaining with his current team.
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Backesberger
I Orr
Columbus
Toley
Orr
Piteburg
Salary Altered Mystery Ties Providence to Ed Daly
Fragmentary OCR notes hint at a salary alteration case linking Providence and Ed Daly. The text lacks clear dates, roles, or outcomes, leaving the connection between individuals and the alleged change ambiguous.
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Providence
Ed Daly
Two Contract Signings Draw Strong Words From Thess’ Critics
The Clipper denounces the practice of players signing two contracts and accuses league magnates of underhand dealings. It argues such actions undermine trust, wonders why opponents rushed to act before a ruling, and questions who will believe the men involved in a potential switch to a new league.
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National League
Oine
Seteor
Oates
Pinyers
Chen
Pertabaly
Panunel
Ine Henamstie Perumnen
Hom Eetites
Nogainse New
Stave
New League
Bradford Club Signs Four Players for Next Season
Bradford manager McBride announced New York and Pennsylvania League signings in the city yesterday. Pitcher Jones and catcher Hess from Pittsburgs join second baseman Rowe and outfielder Armour from Homestead. Jones and Hess will be paid 150 dollars monthly.
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McBride
Jones
Hem
Armcor
Rowe
Bradford
New York
Pennsylvania
Hess
Pittsburgs
Hightfielder Armour
Homestead
Jone
Banel
Cation
Abe
Ean
Denkirk
Elmira
Sean Meadville
Ene
Rey
Ord
Lewel Pavers Manes
Dog Fight Indictments Flourish From Wood's Run Incident
Humane Society agent O'Brien filed informations before Alderman Foley accusing John Kane John Daly and others of being principals in a Tuesday night dog fight at Wood's Run Allegheny. Additional names include P Denmarsh and Edward Smith with several others named as present. Prosecutions target the most active participants and aim to add more defendants later.
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Hamese
O'Brien
Wil
The
Humane Society
Alderman Foley
Wood
Allegheny
John Kane
John Daly
P. Denmarsh
Edward Smith
Patrick Rowbitzier
Owen Sweeney
Peter Gillan
William Crohan
Benjamin Welker
John Bailey
Thomas McNulty
John Golden
Joseph Sullivan
William Brown
Charlie Yost
Jack Brown
Jack Kane
James Neelan
Brown
James Daley
Morris Yoek
Robert Io Alding
Pe Agent Eee
Maryland Jockey Club to dissolve amid financial troubles
Special telegram from Baltimore reports Governor Bowls informing members that the Maryland Jockey Club will dissolve. He cites frauds and conflicts in the East and Midwest, the shift of horses to Pimlico, and losses exceeding $17,000 as reasons for surrendering its Pimlico lease to cut expenses.
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Baltimone
Bowls
Maryland Jockey Club
Entgerhmurchanta
Middle Tetas
American Jockey Club
Jerome Park
Saratoga Association
Stema Pimlios
Great Central
We Washington
Pimlico Club
Pimlico
Conneff Ill With Typhoid at Balloyne Hospital
Thomas P. Conneff, famed long distance runner, is seriously ill with typhoid fever at Balloyne Hospital. Doctors say his recovery chances are even. An Irish athlete who arrived with the Gaelic team, he later joined the Minchoomean and has set records across multiple distances.
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Epacual
New Yor
Thomas P. Coneff
Balloyne Hospital
Conneff
Irish Athletic Organization
Amateur Athletic Union
Manhattan A. C
America
She Minchoomean
Elizabeth racing results report from December 1 special telegram
New York dispatch records race results at Elizabeth with placements in five events. King Crab won the first mile and a sixteenth, Wilfred second, Clay Stockton third. betting odds noted. Second race for three-year-olds saw Kenny Gret win, Folsom second, Sophist third. Third race details Bedkstone Bul Barnes finished third in a tight field with Huckstone favored. Hodds listed. Fourth race one mile Gallatin fra t placed second Letretia third. time shown plus betting odds. Fifth race five furlongs Rainbow won, Halobow second, Meriden third. betting and time details incomplete. Garland reported with wager: $10.30, no place betting listed.
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Tice Dispatch
New York
Elizabeth
King Crab
Wilfred
Clay Stockton
Tima
Hiogared
Wilfred Il Toéand
Mw Land
Kenny Gret
Folsom
Sophist
Ite
Letretia
Ve Furiongs
Rainbow
Stariden
Halobow
Meriden
Uleiees
Thoeiong
Pelican Club Leaders Rally Over Boxing Match Practices
Influential members of the Pelican Club denounce how prize fights are arranged in recent years. A Gerrard Street Circle figure condemns matches made for money, urging reform and cleaner management of boxing events.
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Loxpon
Pelican Club
Prise
Gerrard Street
Australian pugilists Jem Swilth and Frank Slavin in Bal
December report notes Jem Swilth and Frank Slavin, Australian boxers, touring or sparring in Bal. The Brassils express Sunday night.
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Lowpox
Jem Swilth
Frank Slavin
Pugilis
Sen Lille
Bal
Menos Oriand
Brassils Express
Curren Knocks Out Marguis in Terre Haute Upset
In Terre Haute, Steve Curren scored a knockout victory over Jack Marguis in a boxing bout. The two round or two count described ended just over the line as spectators from the Wabash alley witnessed the event.
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Indianapolis
Terre Haute
Ind
Steve Curren
Jack Ieee
Wabash Alley
Sailor Jack Sold After Tuesday Fight by Woods Row Butcher
A famed Woods Row butcher and local sportsman purchased Sailor Jack the dog that fought Tuesday night for five pounds. The animal arrived smeared with blood and dirt, yet the buyer removed its RO overcoat as he took possession.
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Woods' Row
Sailor Jack
Butcher Claims Ready Match for Weighty Dog
A butcher recalls a mangled dog and mentions preparing a crude petroleum soaked card. He notes the other dog remains untested and demands a weight match, implying a challenge to compare against any competitor.
Thater offers big purse claim in sculling title fight
Thater presses Teemer to settle the sculling championship with a $6,000 purse and a public verdict. Teemer reaffirms his intent to contest the title against all professionals, insisting no rival holds undisputed claim. St. John, O’Conner, and Searle are named in the controversy over title ownership.
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Teemer
Fis
Mr. Thaitwill
London
James A. St. Joho
O'Conner
America
Searle
Comnear
Staneberg
Western Association to Invite St Louis and Louisville Cubs
A December report notes a planned post holiday meeting of Western Association managers to invite St Louis and Louisville Cubs to join. Discussions hint at reorganizing the American and expediting admission if Louisville seeks entry, with a ten club goal and votes from St Paul and Minneapolis.
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Afactal Paton
Pavon
Mixx
Western Association
St. Louis
Louisville Cubs
Toori
von der Ahe
New York
Lowsville
Atf
Sioux City
Des Moines
St. Paul
Minneapolis
New Jersey Jockey Club Probable Starters and Weights
The Daily Telegram lists probable starters and weights for Tomorrows races from the New Jersey Jockey Club. First race features Amos Glendale Luna Smee Gent and others with weights around 112 to 109 pounds. Fourth race includes Theo dosiun King Idle and Barrister with weights near 112 to 109 pounds.
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Jeteclal
New York
New Jersey Jockey Club Ee
Glendale
Luna
Marcon
Stanley Nee Oon
Vae
Vinei Lofton
Lorris
Thad Rowe
Wil
Matey
Balas
Fernas
Polson
Theodosiun
King
Cambyien
Oan Ae
Reac
Bonnie Ladiz
Mabel Bel Iso
Sita
Wooalana Fae
Hoboken ii
Eee ii Vigan Banker
Boston League club signs Hardie for star lineup
Telegram reports Boston sports circle confirms Hardie, famed Pacific slope pitcher and hitter, joins the nine contracted players in Boston. The note cites player salaries and league tensions, plus local retailers promoting Christmas fashions and jewelry bargains in Pittsburgh storefronts.
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DoraTon
Boston
Soden
Hardie
Pacific Slope
Boden
Busy Day for Pan American Delegates in New York
Visiting members of the International American Congress toured major sites in Manhattan. They rode over the Brooklyn Bridge, visited the Equitable Building and Lawyers Club, and heard brief remarks from Vice President Alexander and Mexican Minister Romero. General Sherman was introduced at the Chamber of Commerce, and delegates observed Wall Street activity and a bustling stock exchange scene.
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Metropolis
Pan-American Congress
General Sherman
Chamber of Commeroe
Mapeclal
Dispatch
New York
International American Congress
Brooklyn Bridge
Equitable
Lawyers’ Club
Alexander
Romero
Mexico
Senor Castellanos
Salvador
Eve Teber
Wall Street
Erxcena
Ornartad
Dec Sare Aragon
Vosta Rica
Ma Pery
Hughes
Mmn
Missouri Pacific Pole
Renee Raseeat
Bull
Cppenita Eee
Enone
Ory
Sf Focose
Chamber of Commerce
Aburg
Sherman Éy
de 5. Smith
Aragon
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Smith
Faith Curists in Trial Over Refusal to Treat Fever Patients
Three members of the Faith Care Society in Brookers New York faced trial in Butler Street Pol Court for refusing to treat scarlet fever and diphtheria patients. John Janzen stood first arraigned as testimony described orders not to leave the house and a curist member reportedly in prison as others were sent to the penitentiary.
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Brookirs, N
Faith Care Society
Butler Street
John Janzen
Blerworth
Jansen
Kalen Noe
PBS
Prisoner Escapes During Train Ride to Workhouse
Constable Daily and prisoner Frank Smith, serving eight days for disorderly conduct, traveled by train toward Pine Creek and Isabella furnaces. At Isabella furnaces Smith seized a moment to flee the car while officers were distracted. the escapee remains at large at last report.
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Frank Smith
Helpricts
Pine Creek Station
Smith
Isabella Furnaces
Tos
Dally
Bere Eeepomay
Dber
Tyes Grteerane
Wheeling and Lake Erie Rail Road Votes New Route and Par Value
Stockholders approve issuing 2,600,000 dollars in common to finance construction and alter the line from Bonarscon to Martins Ferry. The route now crosses the Ohio River via the Union Bridge near Wheeling, extending toward Bellaire while avoiding the Union Bridge Company crossing issues.
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TonEpo
Wheeling and Lake Erie Railroad
Bonarscon
Martin's Ferry
Ohio
Wheeling
Union Bridge
Bellaire
Baltimore and Dons Bridge
Cus
Union Bridge Company
Labor Conflicts and Accusations Recounted in Knights of Labor Dispute
A set of letters from March to June reveals Mr Callaghan accusing Powderly and others in a Knights of Labor dispute. Powderly defends himself, noting no knowledge beyond newspaper reports while denouncing alleged conspiracies and rival claims. The dispute centers on political ambitions and leadership within the district.
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Callagha
Powterty
Pee Be
Frara
Utprise
Powdert Pesmeen
Knights of Labor
Powderly
Callaghan
Fonteny Callaghan
Inet Bimnal
En Pets
Costumes Burst Into Flames In School Cantata
A December incident at Tilden public school during a rehearsal for a Christmas cantata left 16 girls wounded as gauze costumes ignited by a candle wand burned several, with Jennie Lancashire dying from the blaze and others hurt but not fatally.
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Dernorr
Tilden
Jennie Lancashire
Creme
Senate completes organisation with party quorum in Helena
The Montana Senate held its reorganizational session in Helena December 19 electing officers. Four Republican members formed a quorum as a majority of Democrats left the chamber. A three member committee was appointed to inform the Republican House that the Senate was ready for business. A Republican from Silver Bow county opened a call suit in District Court amid the disputes over the conclusive contest.
Reception to Brewer at the Kansas City Bar gathering
The Supreme Bench reception for Judge David J L Brewer, recently U S Justice, was held at the Midland Hotel in Kansas City. Governors Francis and Baveridge spoke among local figures, with toasts including “The Federal Judicial.”
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Supreme Bench
Kansas City
Kansas City Bar Association
David JL. Brewer
the Supreme of the United States
Midland Hotel
Francis
Baveridge
Haineis
Brewer
Fire Sweeps Through Barroll Comstock Furniture Plant
Early morning fire at the Barroll Comstock Furniture Company building at Third and Locust in St. Louis drives residents from nearby tenements. Flames shoot from the corner, as firemen combat the blaze with streams of water lighting up the district.
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St. Louis
Baurrall- Comstock Furniture Company
Printers Demand Higher Pay Ahead of Christmas
Philadelphia December 1 Under a union resolution Typographical Union No 2 officials sent notices to morning newspaper owners stating a price rise from 40 to 50 cents per 600 ems will take effect after Christmas Eve About 360 men are directly involved and will refuse to work on Christmas Eve and afterward unless the increase is granted
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Pittsburg
Grant
Diamond Sts
New Court House
Philadelphia
Harvard Brings Record Student Increase Under President Eliot
Boston December 18 The Harvard University catalogue shows a net gain of 180 students this year the largest annual increase since Dr. Eliot became president.
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Dr. Eliot
Y. Bostos
Harvard University
Minors' Progressive Union to Join Knights of Labor
In Indianapolis on December 1 a meeting of the Minors' Progressive Union adopted a resolution favoring consolidation with the Knights of Labor. Committees were appointed to attend the Columbus convention and report details.
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the Minors’ Progressive Union
Indianapoles
Maeteendenvsaen Stad Progreamva
Kaleh
Apepee
Columbus
Rogers' Royal Cure Ad Claims Nervous Debility
An old Boston medicinal advertisement touts Rogers' Royal as a remedy for nervousness dyspepsia general debility neuralgia sleeplessness headache and exhaustion. It promises new life and strength when the body is tired or weak and lists Essex Street Boston as the address.
Malietoa Named King of Bamoa in Varisos Recognition
The article reports Malietoa being formally recognized as king of Bamoa by Varisos authorities on December 12. Bas Bean is noted in connection with the ceremony, with Malinton described as organizing the monarchy and serving as a guiding figure for the new reign.
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Wrpter
Malinton
Ts Ganon
Ben
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