Secretary Brunell Sends a Spicy Letter to League Magnates
The Sporting News reports a rift between Manager Hanlon and Fred Dunlap over Dunlap status in the new League. Dunlap seeks clarity on his standing and potential fit with Brotherhood or Players' League, while Hanlon defends his managerial position and notes Dunlap’s release history.
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Brunell
League
Hanlon
Fred Dunlap
Dunlap
Cleveland
Young
Imeelf
Fred
Players' League
Hunde
Secretaries clash over Players and National Leagues plan
A sensational communication from Players' League Secretary Brunell suggests the two baseball leagues are effectively united in revenue strategy. He outlines a seasonal schedule mixing clubs across regions and hints at cooperation to maximize gate receipts, provoking National League resistance over competitive integrity.
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Cmiaco
Brunell
Players’ League
National League
Browell
Cutcago
BN. F. Young, Esq
National League of Baseball Clubs
Washington
Drax Steel
Boston
New York
Brooklyn
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
Cleveland
Chicago
Mari Aleo
F. H. Beoxen
Bruenell
Young
Weddell
Sane Ae
League
Brotherhood
League Magnates Arrive for National League Meeting
Delegates from New York Boston Pittsburgh and Chicago gather at the Weddell House in Cleveland for the National League meeting set to begin tomorrow. Soden Spalding Nimick report schedules while uncertainty remains on club totals and potential ten or eight club formats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Cleveland
Weddell House
National League of Baseball Clubs
John B. Day
C. T. Dillingham
New York
A. H. Soden
W. m. Conant
Boston
W. M. Nimick
J. Palmer
Neth
A. K. Scandrett
Pittsburg
John
Soden
Messrs. Spalding
Nimick
Anson Yesternday
Spalding
Brunell
Young
Schmeltz
Clevelands
Columbus
Brotherhood
Hawley
Howe
League
Ward's Case Set for Trial This Term in Court
New York March 3 The case of the Metropolitan Exhibition Company against John M Ward began in the Special Term of the Supreme Court this morning. Counsel for the Metropolitan Exhibition Company asked for trial in the present month citing Judge OBriens past injunction order and urging calendar placement. Judges debated advancement noting private nature of the case and deferring to Judge OBrian for guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Metropolitan Exhibition Company
John M. Ward
Supreme Court
George F. Daysters
O'Brien
Ward
Howland
Lawrence
Eerie
Udge
O Brien
Duysters
Hisself
Eays
Will Barr Joins England Baseball Tour
Will Barr, noted local amateur baseball player, received a letter from A G Spalding naming him among youths selected to go to England to play balithers. He must sail from New York on Saturday and his Pennsylvania Railroad job will be held until his return next fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Barr
A. G. Spalding
Barr
England
New York
Pennsylvania Railroad
Allegheny County League
New York Teams Leave for South on Steamers
On March 3 John Ward and his baseball players sailed on the Steamer Chattahoochee to Savannah amid a large crowd. A Philadelphia Brotherhood team also departed on the same vessel. The Brooklyn Bridegrooms followed on the Clyde steamer Iroquois bound for Jacksonville, Florida.
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New York
John Ward
Chattahooche
Savannah
Philadelphia Brotherhood
Chattahoochee
Philadelphia
Brooklyn
Jacksonville
Fla
Lawyers urge injunction against Fred Carroll to curb play
Legal counsel for the local League club advises directors to file for an injunction stopping Fred Carroll from playing with the era. The report says each National League club will pursue court action when a Brotherhood club operates in the same city.
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Fred Carroll
Chicago at Philadelphia battery lines unclear in St Augustine item
Fragmentary report from St Augustine dated March 3 notes a fragmentary baseball or sports item involving Chicago and Philadelphia teams with several surnames including Sullivan, Eittridge, Vidkucs, Schriver, Day and Decker appearing in the garbled text.
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St. Augustine
Fla
Chicagos
Eee
Ee Leon
Philadelphia
Sulliva Eittridge
Vidkucs
Schriver, Day, Decker
Hanson County Crinixe Park Entries For Tomorrow
The telegram lists entries for a horse racing program at Hanson County Crinixe Park New Jersey for tomorrow. Morning cards show races at three quarters, seven furlongs and longer with horses Blessed Billy Crane Tom Kearns Littl Mickey and Border Minstrel among others and odds noted.
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Hanson County
Crinixe Park
N. J
Blessed
Billy Crane
Tom Kearns
Border Minstrel
Peachblow
Queen of Bearts
Easterbok
Jim Irwin
Citter
Carlow
Brynwood
Duff Si
Alreda
Pericles
Harwood
Bothwell
Tyrone
Horse Racing Summary From Special Telegram
A New Jersey track report notes a thawed track still muddy. Races listed include six furlongs with Blackthorn first and Falcon second. times show 12234. Subsequent results mention Seven and a half furlongs with God first and Volt second. Lakewood and Cans placed in later legs. Details are partial and some odds are garbled.
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Cuirrrox
N. J
Falcon
Lady Acher
Howerson
Lakewood
Cans
Snand
Golden Hod
Fitzroy
Navel Gieun
Vandeee Moonstone
Land
Boxing forfeit and challenge echoed in telegram
Special telegram from Youngstown reports Jack Bates has not covered a $5 forfeit for a bout against Mike Dugan of Pittsburgh. Bates calls Dugan a talker but weak and says he will challenge any man in the United States to a 140 pound fight under Marquis of Queensberry rules if Dugan dodges the match.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelhia Club
Cive bin
Philadelphia
Dispatch
Younsstown
Jack Bates
Mike Dugan
Pittsburg
Roctet Bates
Sentence Confirmed in Jake Case by Supreme Court
A Jackson Miss dispatch to the Associated Press reports the Supreme Court affirmed the lower court's sentence in the Jake case. The ruling came today in New Orleans with details not disclosed in the brief summary.
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New Orleans
Jackson
Miss
Associated Press
Supreme Court
Jake
Forty-third Day at New Orleans Jockey Club Meets
Clear cool weather favors a lively program on the forty third day of the New Orleans winter meeting. Early results show Harney Lee winning the opening dash, Lilly Lochiel taking the second, Monn P63 prevailing in the third, and Bonnie winning the fourth in a close finish. Gover nor bled on the turn and was withdrawn.
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New Orleans
New Louisiana Jockey Club
Semaphore
John Morris
Governor
Lottie F
Colonel Cox
Barney Lee
Lee
Harney Lee
Cox
Storris
Etrnne Ee
Lochiel
Dudley Oaks
Lilly Lochiel
Armie
Heely John
Jordan
Voici
Clara Moore
Welling
Monn
Fremont
Specie
Little Joe
Lazareth
Monn PF
Lucille
van Heussaler
Little Jor Nest
Marchburn
Ireland
Retrieve
Dudley Oaski
Dog Fight Bust in McKee's Rocks Cited
Humane Society agents led by Sam O'Brien raided a McKee's Rocks barn watching a dog fight between Sullivan and Jack the Ripper. Demnarst lost the first joint of a finger during the bout. Demnarst and Daly were arrested with bail posted. O'Brien collected names for suits against about 40 people. crowd expected to pay substantial fines.
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O'Brien
Berriman
The
Humane Society
McKee's Rocks
John Sullivan
Jack the Ripper
P. Demnarst
Sullivan
O'rien
Squire Mills Bryan
J. Daly
Demnarst
Sullivan Defeats Jack the Ripper in One-Sided Dog Fight
A large West End crowd watched Sullivan defeat Jack the Ripper in a $250 aside dog fight. Both dogs weighed about five pounds, with Sullivan taking the win after Ripper refused to continue following numerous scratches. The bout lasted roughly an hour.
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West End
Sullivan
Jack the Ripper
Ripper
Ted
Misunderstanding Delays McClelland Priddy Challenge
Backers of McClelland and Priddy failed to meet last night over a challenge. They plan to reconvene this evening at eight o clock. It is rumored Priddy will not run again until spring.
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McClelland
Priddy
Challen
Pittsburg Sporting Gossips and Boxing News
National League clubs seek Fred Dunlap at any price while bets on Kilrain and Corbett spark talk of a big glove contest. Frank Borp faces a benefit due to illness as others plan races and belt fittings. Pittsburgh sports chatter notes Pfeffer injunctions and heavyweights challenging Red Smith. Local ads showcase seats, fabrics, and photo deals as spring promotions begin.
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Fred Dunlap
Sam Day
Braddock
Muldoon
Kirain
Corbett
Kilrain
Dunlap
Erekiean 7
Brunell
Airion
Srowell
Measre
Rodgers
Young
Freep Dundap
Hanlon
Philadelphia
Meisses
Mimtcke
Scandrett
Cleveland
Pittsburg
Joe
Paddy McBride
Sim
Ridge
Frank Borp
Ixe Harris
Cycle
Harris
Richard K. Fox
Police Gazette
Chicago
Fred Pfeffer
Brotherhood
Red” Smith
Caine
Jack Fallon
Brooklyn
Fallon
Murder Trial Details From Fragmented 19th Century Report
Fragmentary account recounts a murder case with alleged slayings and a key suspect. It notes a young woman’s fatal encounter and a brother’s alleged involvement, with references to court proceedings, custody, and possible transfer to Morgans sleep. The piece also mentions local water company arrangements and service changes in Freeport.
Grapeville Glass Works Strike Settled
The Grapeville glass works strike ends with 125 workers returning to work. Dispute centered on classification of ware articles and the plant operated by Specialty Glass Company of East Liverpool, Ohio. The plant’s location near Jeannette influenced the labor dispute resolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grapeville
Grapeville Glass Works
Grapeville Works
Specialty Glass Company
East Liverpool
Jeannette
School Boy Murderer at Cuyahoga Falls
At Cuyahoga Falls Ohio on March 3 George Patterson aged 17 threw a stone at a companion in a fit of rage. The stone hit bystander Eddie Trout an 8 year old, who fell unconscious and died after being removed to his home. Patterson is in custody.
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the Dispatch
AKEON
Cuyahoga Falls
George Patterson
Eddie Trout
Patterson
Overcoat and Hat Presented to Retiring Burgess
Burgess James H. McLure received a costly overcoat, gold headed umbrella, and silk hat from the water, fire, and police departments as his term ended. Tilbrook accepted office and gave the presentation speech as a telegram dispatch reports from Grapeville and Zanesville.
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Sator
McKeesport
Burgess
Gas drilling expands as wells push forward near Grapeville
In Scottdale on March 3, the Southwest Natural Gas Company leased more land in Grapeville district and plans several new wells half a mile from Grapeville. Company officials warn gas is depleting like oil, though current supply meets local demand. Westmoreland and Fayette Gas Company continues work on third test near Reagan town with encouraging results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scottdale
Southwest Natural Gas Company
Grapeville
Westmoreland and Fayette Gas Company
Reagantown
Great Smith gas well roars to miles distant draw
A special dispatch from Washington Pennsylvania reports the Smith gasser owned by John Hallam superintendent of Verner Gas Company creating roar so loud hunters miles away can hear no hounds. The well’s pressure cannot be fully gauged as running over 700 pounds is deemed dangerous.
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Dispatch
Washington
John Hallam
Verner Gas Company
Coke Scale Signed as Knights of Labor Organizes Cokeville
SPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DISPATCH. ScortpaLE March 3. E L Martin signs the cokers scale. W J Rainey will not recognize labor unions but pays wages. Cokeville district formed into the Knights of Labor. Division 4 officers depart soon to set wage scale.
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Scortpale
E. L. Martin
W. J. Rainey
Cokeville
Knights of Labor
Division 4
New Town Council Sworn In Braddock March 3
Braddock reports the new Town Council sworn in. Chief of Police fight ends with Donovan defeated as Benjamin F. Spangler gains five first ballot votes. Newark docket begins with Crevurrr Court. Wheeling stonemasons seek 25 cent daily wage rise. Baltimore and Ohio aims at Newark shop improvements. Grafton businessmen form ice plant venture. Evcexe W. Johason escapes penitentiary after killing Thatcher. Mrs Elizabeth Houtmes turns 100 on March 18. Washington Pa house fire injures none. St George WV has dual mayors causing chaos. A pistol misfire injures Martha Ball. Wagon with fine horses rolls. stallion killed.
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Braddock
Donovan
Benjamin F. Spangler
Newark
Wheeling
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Grafton
Rce
Evcexe W. Johason
T. M. Thatcher
Moundsville
W. Va
Heeling
Elizabeth Houtmes
Norristown
Washington
St. George
Miller
D. 5
Minear
Henry Brooks
Ronceverte
Martha Ball
W. F. Howser
Walter Crash
Harrison County
Ohio
Cadiz Branch
Howser
Mercy Hospital Suffers Surge Of Critical Injuries
Yesterday Mercy Hospital admitted fifteen patients including eight medical and seven surgical cases. Among the surgical cases are Margaret Tortueilli and her two children Annie and Michael burned in a benzine explosion on Bognet Street Oakland. Also treated were Paul Downey with a crushed foot, George Freeland with a leg fracture, and Michael Ever with a broken arm. Robert Sherman remains in extremely critical condition after being hatcheted by John Rodgers, with death possible at any moment.
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Sherman
Mercy Hospital
Margaret Tortueilli
Annie
Michael
Bognet Street
Oakland
Paul Downey
Edgar Thomson Works
George Freeland
Michael Ever
Edgar Thompson St Works
Braddock
Robert Sherman
John Rodgers
American Patriots League No 5 Organized on Southside
American Patriotic League No 5 was instituted on the Southside last night as a branch of a New York based movement for American citizens. The platform calls for emigration restriction educational voter qualifications a non sectarian school system and lands for American settlers. Leagues aim to form a State league with a charter application planned immediately.
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American Patriotic League No. 5
Southside
New York
Contractor John Drake predicts 12000 miles of railroad in U S this year
New York contractor John Drake, who built the Bellevuennon road, expects 12000 miles of railroad to be built in the United States this year, with 5800 miles in 1889, mostly in the far West and Northwest, and eyes Vanderbilts extending the Bellevennon road into West Virginia if right of way is granted.
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John Drake
New York
Bellevuennon
Chicago
Wallis Station
Conemaugh
United States
Bellevennon
West Virginia
Railroad suit over railroad injuries at Erie
Mr Caldwell of North East sues the Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railroad for personal damages claiming injury while boarding a through train at Erie and an accident to the extent of several dollars. The complainant alleges negligence and seeks compensation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railroad Company
Caldwell
North East
Erie
Sur
Tom
Worth
Evillones
Unlewell
New Spring Stock Delivers Carpets to Pittsburg Store
The People’s Store Fifth Avenue Pittsburg announces a expanded carpet department for March 3 1890 with a vast stock of carpets lace curtains and upholstery goods. One price and cash terms promise 10 to 25 cent savings per yard and no back numbers as all stock is new. Curtains range from 50 cents to 80 dollars per pair with direct importation through the Pittsburg Custom House. Buy now to avoid rush and have installations ready.
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Pittsburg
Brussels
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Klraio
Ety
Purvis
Chartiers Dog Fighters
Sam O'Brien
Sporting Notes
Urilog
Will « Est Atonk
E Ablanbring
Cuto & Son, Cash Tailors
Sixth Ave
Kleber Bros
Seata
Otto Hegner
KwaBie & Shuster
Fifth Ave
Aufrecht
Market St
Jos. Horne & Co
Penn Avenue
Buiack Goops
Hueus & Hacxre
Ussu
Spectra Sale
Kwable & Suustes
Broviers
Ving
Peville
Tilo
Jerful
Washington Gas
Jonnbach
Kk Volver
Baw Ci
Edward
Sik
C&sh
Morgans
D Man
Patecial
Thomas Twist
Greensburg Coal Company
Ella Willams
Zanesville
Bession
Greensburg
Board of County Commissioners
Allegheny
Robert
American Patriots
League No. 5
Drake
the People’s Store
Fifth Avenue
Campbell & Dick
Zerand Prize
Cari SY
Munnacsy
Christ
Te Bell
Sylvania
Morcanst
Warrens
Brownsville
Keeling Row
South Twelfth Street
Samuel Kady
Kady
Mike Pasko
Pasko
Conan
Succop
Tutt
Nazareth
E. J. Gray
Augusta
Frank Coates
Pennick & Sons
Butler
Thirty-sixth Street
Squire Richards
T. Richards
Seventh Ward
Wilson Street
Jos. Fleming & Son
Pittsburg, PA
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