Phelps and Connor Push a Bitter Baseball Rift
In a candid interview President Zach Phelps of the American Association rejects any peace with the National League. He foresees a ten club circuit with Brooklyn likely joining and Chicago hosting talks. The schedule faces hurdles but a two week decision window is eyed. Chapman plans a Brooklyn departure, staying away from Louisville until spring.
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Phelps
League
Whit
Association
Chicago
Ahs
Iate
Columbus
Tielis
Extraordinary Demands Alter New York Club Negotiations
Richardson and Connor refused 3000 a year for three years and pressed additional conditions. They sought stock transfer, full salary insurance, and a personal guarantor, then left for Philadelphia after the directors adjourned sine die. Directors deem the players unreasonable and have withdrawn any further talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richardson
Connor
New York
Riichardson
Tretherry Lane
Messrs
John T. Das
Talcott
J. W. Spalding
Day
New York Waeecall Inh
Philadelphia
Local Baseball Gossip and Manager Contract Talks
Local baseball chatter centers on Manager McGinnnigle and secretary Scandrett debating Ed Mansons signing. McGonnigle plans to sign his own contract then the club and Hanlon, with talks moving to noon today. Alverd the third baseman may join Pittsburg next year as the East trip looms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McGinnnigle
Scandrett
McGonnigle
Ed Manson
Hanlon
Mctiinnigle
Captain Proctor Predicts Hard Battle for East End9
Captain Proctor of East End Gym forecasts a tough Saturday clash with Washington and Jefferson College. He notes strong defense and a spirited offense from both sides as the teams prepare for kickoff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Proctor
East End
Washington and Jefferson Callege
Team Defends Sportsmanship After Rough-Play Claims
A team denies any rough play, stating visitors initiated rough work and quit the field while outplayed. Theaters that witnessed the game concur there was no unduly rough conduct and defend the team’s conduct.
Australian Delighted by Slavin Sullivan Challenge News
London cabled updates that Slavin eagerly awaits a fight with John L Sullivan in the United States with small gloves and a finish. Slavin plans to travel late November and seek a purse fight, while Sullivan denies a meeting in St Louis prompting a dispute over terms and backers. English bookmakers rate Sullivan unlikely to step into the ring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Slavin
Sullivan
London
America
United States
New Orleans
Mitchell
Crescent City
St. Louis
John L
Glote- Diacerat
Melbourne Athletic Club
New York
Australia
Athletic War Looms Over Amateur Clubs in U S
Frederick William Janssen of the Staten Island Athletic Club plans a new United States League of Athletic Clubs limited to ten wealthy members. The project aims to freeze out smaller clubs, align with Canadian organizers, and includes a life insurance scheme for members. The move, framed as a revolt against the Amateur Athletic Union, faces uncertain support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Amateur Athletic Union
National Association of Amateur Athletes of America
Frederick William Janssen
Staten Island Athletic Club
United States League of Athletic Clubs
Janssen
Canada
Bessixes Race Track Meets Fog and Fast Track
Weather clear and track dry at Bessixes Race Track Wasnrsa November 2. First race purse 900 five furlongs Waterson won Hex second Bellevue third Time 1 12 0. Second race selling one mile Prather won Peries second Bally Hoo third Time 149. Third race for two year olds ve and a half Saintinopoleaotnae won Rock Hill second Stantinople third Time 12094. Fourth race handicap purse 9500 mile and a sixteenth Senoritn won Strathmeath second Larchmont third Time 149. Fifth race handicap sweepstakes purse S TM fall course Gray Gown won Repartea second Hercules third Time 3
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessixes
Wasnrsa-Ington
Watterson
Hex
Bellevue
Sells
Prather
Peries
Bally Hoo
Rock Hill
Stantinople
Strathmeath
Larchmont
Gray Gown
Repartea
Hercules
Swimmers Fox and McEwan Figure In Canal Rowing News
The report notes Bilty Atvorp’s claim that pall players fear competition as Fox and McEwan are highlighted. Dax Govuto beats John Sullivan by a length on the Monongahela in yesterday’s boat race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fox
McEwan
Bilty Atvorp
Parsceros
Dax Govuto
John Sullivan
Monongahela
Jace Guiasscoce
Pomenor
Meredith
Leo
Das Lalig
Pernine
Wesistan
Rinceton
Parnell’s Green Fear and Salt Taboo Revealed
A British article recounts Charles Parnell’s superstitions including a fear of the color green and a dread of passing salt at table. It notes colleagues’ tales from Kilmainham to Parliament and a final breakfast vision of Biggar before his death, illustrating his unusual beliefs amid a strong political career.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kilmainham
Parnell
House of Commons
Mr. Parnell
Biggar
Clarion Gas War Spurs Civic Action Change Likely
A new gas monopoly in Clarion and nearby towns prompts protests after a 33 1 4 percent rate hike. Citizens organize, meet stockholders, and plan a coal switch while county bids seek courthouse coal. Local demand may force rate reductions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarion
Clarion and
Tylersburg Gas Company
Old Light and Heat Company
Lucinda Gas Company
Orphans Benefit for Johnstown Flood Victims
In Johnstown on November 2 the Philadelphia Trust Company distributed $22,650 to 302 flood orphans, each receiving $75. The fund’s changes left 41 beneficiaries from last year, with five deaths this year and Little Johnnie Hughes receiving $300 from the Flood Memorial. In Steubenville Navy a widow, Mrs. John Hanlon, died after a Paris green and whisky overdose, following prior suicide attempts and her husband’s arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnstown
Philadelphia Trust Company
Johnnie Hughes
Flood Commission
Steubenville
Navy
John Hanlon
Honest thief lands in penitentiary for oxen theft
CharlesmunG Nov 2 social column reports Wesley Jenkins of Monongalia County jailed for stealing a yoke of oxen from farmer Giles, selling to Harmer, then reclaiming them to Giles. He pleaded guilty to save costs, claiming regret over funds to repay Harmer as judge upholds a year in prison. Also, Verre reports Rochester Mickie Powell captured after a hold up on a Lake Shore freight. conductor Jack Burns beaten while Powell faces Ohio requisition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlesmung
Wesley Jenkins
Monongalia
Jenkins
Giles
Harmer
Verre
William Powell
Erie
State of
Ohio
Powell
Rochester Mickie
Ashtabula
Lake Shore
Jack Burns
Lake Shore Railroad Company
Weather Report for Western Pennsylvania and Nearby
For Western Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Ohio fair conditions expected with variable winds and slight temperature changes. Warmer and generally fair Wednesday. Comparative temperature noted. Prrrsacre, Nov. 2 The United States Weather Bureau officer in this city furnishes the following.
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United States Weather Bureau
Voting by School Children in New York Schools
In 21 Children’s Aid Society schools in New York City a special election was held for five thousand one hundred forty two pupils aged five. Balch proposed the ballot to foster patriotism with a flag salute vote. Two thousand eighty three voters were foreign-born. Results to be announced in each school on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Children’s Aid Society
George T. Balch
Board of Education
Electricity cures and limits of electrotherapy in medicine
The article argues electricity has solid scientific roots in electro physics for medical use, warns against overuse and generic applications, and notes proven benefits for rheumatism, paralysis, sciatica and similar conditions. It cites Mr Thomas F Robinson of Hazelwood sharing his postinjection suffering as context.
New Castle Concern Embarrassed Works at Idle Expect Receiver
In New Castle on November 2 a likely court action in Lawrence county seeks the appointment of a receiver for J. P. Witherow's large local works. Employees have been unpaid for over six weeks causing unrest. Capitalists plan to support Mr Witherow if a receiver is named, as funds exist but are inaccessible in current form.
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Dave Jones Bes
Hiimself
Jem Eardley
William Foxx
Thomas Lane
Ohio
Fonk
McKinley
O'Nem
Ths
Brown
Grance Dixon
America
Cal McCarthy
Dixon
Miner's Bowery Theater
Eugene Hornbacker
Nick Collins
Howanp
Sid Howard
Fellows
Yale
Princeton
Ames
Sport
Donnelly
Cash
Cowan
Janeway
George
Poe
Channing
Black
Warren
The
Corbin
Bull
Eee
Terry
Gill
Rhodes
Yule
New Castle
Lawrence County
J. P. Withberow
Witherow
Mr. Witherow
Sts
California Fig Syrup CO
San Francisco
Cal
Clouisville
New York
W.y
River News and Notes Louisville River Departures
Louisville reports dull business with cold, cloudy weather. The river shows 4 feet 4 inches on the canal 1 inch on the falls and 4 feet 3 inches at the lock foot. Departures include Madison Lee Brooks Cincinnati City of Carrollton Evansville J. Odinl Carrollton Big Kanowa.
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Louisville
Madison
Lee Brooks
Cincinnati
Carrollton
Evansville
Odinl
Big Kanowa
Electro pathic Institute Offers Low Cost Treatments
The Electro pathic Institute advertises treatment charges that are affordable for all, with medicines provided to patients at no extra cost. The notice emphasizes accessibility and comprehensive care within financial reach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Electropathic Institute
Institute
Upper Gauges Show River Conditions in Various Locales
Multisite river readings list current levels and trends for towns including Allegheny Junction Morganstown Wow. Warren Evansville Wheeling Cincinnati St Louis New Orleans with notes on cloudiness, coolness, and falling or steady water. Names such as Adams Camp, Cherokee, Herold appear in arrivals and departures sections.
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Allegheny
Morgantown
Weville
Warren
Evansville
Iver
Wheeling
Allen
Parkersburg
Memous
S. 1
I. Clark
New Oreleans
Kate Adams
Arkansas City
Maas
Catnp
bed—Adams
South
St. Louie
Cherokee
Fred Herold
Memphis
White Eagle
Tennesse River
New Orleans
Valley Queen
Lakeport
Brannon Bros Win Case Over Jockey Club in Volk Badgett Race
Judge Barr in Covington rules the Latenia Jockey Club must reinstate the Brannon Bros to all rights in the Association after the Volk Badgett race controversy. The suit charged the Brannons won by substituting a fast horse under Polk Badgett’s name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Barr
United States Court
Covington
Louisville
Brannon Bros
Latenia Jockey Club
Jockey Club
Volk
Their Heads Got Tangled Two Belles In Ride On L Train
A New York letter describes two women on a Sixth Avenue L train clashing over space and hair. Miss Snappy-eyes and a blonde share a seat, their necks stiff, heads back, and hair intertwined. A passerby untangles the tangle as the ride nears Fourteenth Street.
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Sixth Avenue
Miss Snappy-eyes
Fourteenth Street
Snappy-eyes
Maher Seen As Promising American Boxing Contender
Local boxing enthusiasts discuss Peter Maher as a rising figure in American pugilism. A prominent authority notes Maher has dominated opponents with ease and suggests a top challenger should be arranged to test him, praising his rapid rise over lesser fighters.
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Peter Maher
America
Maher
Parnassus Club Sees Prosperity With New Grounds
Parnassus PA November 2 special report notes a thriving 1892 for the Parnassus Athletic Association formed in July. Many applications for active and honorary members received. Business Committee seeks better grounds and plans additional tennis courts. Membership limited to 100.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parnassus
Parnassus Athletic Association
Local foot race challenge posted at Dispatch with stakes
The note from Sharpsburg resident Ed Beck and McKeesport runner Long pledges to run 100 yards for 100 pounds a side. Beck deposits 25 with the Dispatch sporting editor to show seriousness. They plan to meet at the Dispatch office Thursday at 8 p.m. to sign the match.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Beck
Sharpsburg
McKeesport
Beck
Distatch
THE
Dispatch
Sleeping Passengers Frightened on Lake Shore Train
Eve Nov 2 Special reports sleepers on a Lake Shore passenger train shaken in the Erie yard. Three freight cars left on the main track by rainmen blocked the line as the late train approached at 30 miles per hour. The engine was stripped but no one was injured. passengers were thrown from berths and badly scared.
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Lake Shore
Erie Yard
Haskins
Prohibition Showdown Promised at Monongahela Polls
In Monongahela City on November 2, the Women’s Christian Temperance Union plans to confront parties’ liquor shipments into the prohibition county. They pledge to appear at the polls or by attorney to block distribution, while politicians warn of a warm reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monongahela City
Sperial
Women’s Christian Temperance Union
Good Indies
Desperate shooting near farm ends in death at Hubbs farm
Albert Weaver is shot and killed near St. Marys as Newton Hubbs claims self defense after a quarrel over a trifling matter. Weaver was described as a desperate character. The incident prompted varied accounts of the shooting through a window versus close range.
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Parkersburg
Albert Weaver
St. Mary’s
Newton Hubbs
Weaver
Hubbs
Beatty and Jones Seek Rematch in 200 Yard Run
Monongahela city paper reports Beatty and Jones who dueled for 100 dollars a side in a 200 yard race here have agreed to another 200 yard contest for double the stakes in the near future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monongahela Ciry
Beatty
Jones
Sporting Notes Hint at League Signings and Players
General notes suggest Billy Atrono believes Comisky will join a League team next season while McGUNNIGLe expects to sign Hannah and Galvin with ease. The fragment mentions a one mile distance margin in a vague context.
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Billy Atrono
Comisky
McGunnigle
Hannah
Galvin
The Instinct of Home in Foxes and Domestic Animals
An article notes the strong homing instinct in dogs and cats and adds that foxes share this power. Mr Harting cites a fox that returned three times to its earth from about 70 miles away, identified by ear mark after a Yorkshire hunt and Lancashire pursuit.
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Harting
Zoology
Yorkshire
Lancashire
Fires devastate multiple towns across states
Fire reports from New Portland Missouri to Martin's Ferry Ohio area recount 17 houses burned in New Portland leaving 90 families homeless with losses around 50000 dollars and 16000 dollars insured. Additional blazes damaged Wyeth Hardware in St Joseph, a Pemberton railroad depot burned, and a Louis area malt house fire caused 36000 dollars loss. Fire origin in several cases unknown with varying insurance coverage and job losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Portland
St. Joseph
Wyeth Hardware and Manufacturing Company
Allegheny
Beaver Avenue
Pemberton
N. J
Pemberton and Slighstown Railroad
St. Louis
Henry Kunz
Ann and Russell Avenues
Dolman
Thirteenth Streets
Jersey City
Lorillard
Martin's Ferry
Ohio Valley
Cleveland
Lorraine
Wheeling
Origin
Swindle Promises Free Age-Defying Recipe
A fraudulent firm offered a $3 age delaying recipe and urged buyers to follow it, but after payment sent a chilling reply advising self harm at age 25. The incident highlights early 20th century confidence schemes targeting gullible readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pharmaceutical Era
Dill’s Property Sold by Sheriff in Clearfield
In Clearfield on November 2 the sheriff sold the personal property of W H Dill under a writ issued by Mrs Dill. The sale drew few spectators and her attorney bid in the property at a total valuation of 14200 dollars, removing it from other creditors’ reach. In Parkersburg on November 2 Charles Roach, a Baltimore and Ohio brakeman, was bound over after arrest on suspicion connected to the Rexford murder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Electropathic
Sar Penn Avenne
Dill
Clearfield
W. H. Dill
Mra Dill
Rexford
Parkersburg
Charles Roach
Baltimore and Ohio
A New Way of Putting It Joke Exchange
A pair of clerks joke about a boss refusing extra pay. The second clerk says the boss ignited him by provoking anger, then implies he tired him, hinting at a laughable miscommunication over five dollars per month. The brief exchange showcases workplace humor.
Ocean Steamship Arrivals and Destinations Listed
Maritime timetable records arrivals and ships bound for Boston New York Queenstown Champagne Liverpool Baltimore and other ports. Entries include vessel names and routes such as Jaawre Cart tau from Liverpool to New York and Bon Gage Pa ban with references to GWW and works. The list appears as a brief port and voyage summary from the era.
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Boston
New York
Queenstown
Liverpool
Baltimore
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Slavin ‘and Sullivan
Washington
Joois
Farnell
Philadelphia Fund
Nia
West Virginia
Trent
Germany
Thomas F. Robinson
Scien Street
Hazelwood
Twenty-third
Mr. Thomas Robinson
River News and Notes
New York Letter
Electropathig
Penn Ave
Pittsburg
G. Davis
Tod P
Polla
William Richards
William Lewis
Alikamna
Richards
Major McKinley
Allegheny County
Allegheny County Sunday School Association
Will
JAS
Mneill& Bro
Bollees
Ninth Street and
Allegheny Valley Railroad
H. & C. F. Ahlers
Merchant Tailors
Smithfield Street
Jogb cPsdu
the People's Store
Fifth Avenue
Bedford
Campbell & Dick
W. L. Douglas
Workingmans
Ieee
Gnu
M. Lam
Siicth
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