Grounded in Brooklyn and the Ball Players' Brotherhood
The piece reports on rival factions among baseball figures led by Al Johnson and the Boston triumvirs in New York, amid debates by players and officials over potential secession from the National League. It cites Muldoon disparaging Sullivan and notes talk of a broad revolt, possible concessions, and legal action.
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Brotherhood
al Johnson
Boston
New York
Muldoon
Sullivan
Weyhing Dying as City Helps Benefit Game
John Weyhing the brother of Gus Weyhing lies dying at his Louisville home from consumption. A benefit game was played for him by local professionals, raising about $100 despite a cold day. The report notes league consolidation talk and Zach Phelps offering to run for Association president if needed, with no campaign effort by him.
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Louisville
John Weyhing
Gus Woyhing
Columbus
Parsons
Associated Press
von der Abe
Abe
St. Louis
Louis
Lerne
Zach Phelps
Association
Well Paid Labor and the League Players Revolt
An Eastern authority opposes labeling the League players revolt as a labor struggle. He notes New York players earned at least $15.4 per game while none exceeded 18 games, arguing calling it labor degrades real workers. He says a two hour game should not be equated with labor.
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League
New York
Alto
Hornyee Ie Sil
Postponed Battle Between Hayes and Gillen
Misunderstanding over railroad transport caused the Hayes vs Gillen fight to be postponed yesterday morning. About 100 people attended at Mansfeld and waited for the event to proceed.
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Hayes
Gillen
Mansfeld
Baseball Brotherhood in New York Plans a New League
National League players meet at the Fifth Avenue Hotel to map a separate league with backers from New York and Brooklyn. Key figures include Ewing Johnson Ward Hanlon and Faats with talks of grounds in Brooklyn and possible managers for New York and Brooklyn clubs. Circuits would span Cleveland Pittsburg Buffalo Chicago in the West and New York Brooklyn Boston Philadelphia in the East.
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Tstectal
Distatoh
New York
National League
Brotherhood
Fifth Avenue
Faatz
Stricker
Rowe
Twitchell
Hanton
New
Dispatch
Johnson
Tatie
Ewing
Ward
Brooklyn
Cleveland
Pittsburg
Buffalo
Chicago
Boston
Philadelphia
Johoson
Eee
Aor
Pers
Managetee
Exchab
Gore
Altho
Sc Sa
Roger
Director Billings
Ted
Cronin Murder Trial Funds Raised at Irish Meetings
Irish crowds in Chicago raised funds for the Cronin trial and opposing side. A public gathering netted 376 dollars to aid defense for Cronin suspects, while Cronin supporters planned further fundraising and debated political links to Ireland and Parnell.
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Cronin
Chicago
Ross and Lee Return from England in Murky Dispatch
Special Telegram from New York reports Wallace Ross and George W. Lee arriving from England. Ross credits O Conor's effort against Searle and doubts Nickalls pace. Piotta’s illness affected his Henley race. Ross favors a governing body for professional rowing and notes potential reform could curb abuses in the sport.
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Wallace
O'Connor
Dispatch
New York
Wallace Ross
George W. Lee
England
Ross
Henley
Piotta
Hoseald
Rass
Nickalls
Oxford
Rowing Association of America
James A. St. John
St. Louis
Ian Ve
Pronto Organ
English couple seeks Mary Taylor in Pittsburg marriage bid
Edith Portwood and William Winter who just arrived from London applied at the Allegheny Mayor's office for the whereabouts of Mrs. Mary Taylor Portwood, the bride's mother, who is living in service in the city. The couple planned to wed after sharing their Adriatic voyage story in yesterday's Dispatch.
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Edith Portwood
William Winter
Allegheny
Mary Taylor
Portwood
London
England
Muldoon Attacks Sullivan as Poor Fighter
William Muldoon, famed trainer of Sullivan, criticizes the boxer as a poor fighter who relies on strength and rushing tactics. He says Sullivan uses head hits and relies on confidence to overwhelm opponents, often underestimating challengers.
McKenna Clears 19 Cases At Ward Station
Magistrate McKenna disposed of 19 cases at the Twelfth ward station house yesterday morning. The key matter involved the raid on the disorderly house of Mrs. Nancy Dalphus of Liberty avenue. Dalphus was fined 10 dollars and costs, six others five dollars and costs each. Additional fines were imposed on the disorderly house defendants from Saturday night raid by Lieutenant Teeters.
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McKenna
Twelfth Ward
Nancy Dalphus
Liberty Avenue
Teemer Gaudaur controversy letter revealed in Boston Herald
The Boston Herald prints Al Hamm’s letters to Teemer outlining a plan to fund and stage boat races. He discusses betting money from Saint, potential races at McKeesport and St Louis, and fabricating a bluff to mislead rivals while urging speed before winter. Expects more developments.
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Dispatch
Boston
the Herald
Teemer-Gaudaur
al Hamm
Teemer
Jonx
Saint
Jake
McKeesport
Jake Gete
St. Louis
Mexico and United States Disavow Mizner Remarks
Mexican minister Romero arrives in Washington saying Mizner speech in Costa Rica was unauthorized and Mexico disavows the remarks. A Blaine letter confirms disavowal and no recall sought, noting diplomatic strains over Central America credentials and a past cordial relation with Mexico.
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Washington
M. Romero
Mizner
Mexico
Costa Rica
United States
Guatemala
Romero
Diario
Blaine
Senor Mariscal
Central America
Costa
Knocked Down in Allegheny Robbery on East Street
Three youths witnessed two men beat an elderly man and rob him on East street Allegheny near midnight. Thornberg tackled one robber, knocking him down on O Hara street as Officer Fark arrived. The suspect, identified as John McGonnell, fled toward Spring Garden avenue. The victim lost four dollars.
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East Street
Allegheny
Officer Fark
Thornberg
Fark
O'Hara Street
Officer Blank
John McGonnell
Spring Garden Avenue
Attorney Denies Knowledge of Woman in Hearing Testimony
William A. Golden, the attorney, said he had never heard of Mrs. Mary McMinnon at the hearing of Constable Hugh Daly. He rejected her claim that she paid him money and insisted he does not know her or the man she referred to.
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William A. Golden
Mary McMinnon
Hugh Daly
Connecticut Guard Officers Quit Over Armory Polo Row
Hartford November officers of the First regiment Connecticut National Guard held a late meeting after Governor Bulkley rented the armory for polo. The officers decided to resign, but authorities expect Bulkley to reject the resignations and discharge them. Public sentiment favors the officers while the governor faces an awkward political position.
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Bulkles
Polo
DiePater
Hartford
Cors
Connecticut National Guard
Bulkiey
Bulcourse
Saten Ae Ge
Barnie Opposes Brotherhood Recognition for Baltimore Club
Manager Barnie says no new contracts are being signed with Kerins and Werrick or others for next year. He notes a string of secret Brotherhood meetings has unsettled players on the Orioles amid talks of new routes and facilities, and he doubts the venture will succeed.
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Brotherhood
Comisky
Chicago
St. Louis
Law Court
Caylor
Sporling Times
Sfator
Baltimore
Barnie
Kerins
Werrick
Oriole
Saya
Eestampa
Barolevor
Harnie
Lave
Vote for Johnston in the election
Voters are urged to support Dick Johnston and guard against fraud at the polls. The message warns of Rowand supporters, ward heelers, and dishonest officers who might steal or alter ballots, urging vigilance to ensure Johnston’s honest victory.
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Dick Johnston
Rowand
Johnston campaign fights slander over DA race
Campaign managers accuse city government workers of circulating false stories about the Democratic District Attorney nominee. They have hired agents to investigate, reporting evidence against several policemen involved in the smear and vow to prosecute those degrading the nominee’s character.
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Johnston
Diamonds for sale at Henry Terheyden's on Smithfield Street
Rare beauty diamonds offered by Henry Terheyden at 530 Smithfield Street. A select assortment fits any setting and loose stones from a previous inrowe are available at bargain prices. Come quick for best selection and prices. MWF
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Henry Terheyden
Smithfield St
Naterel Gas Bills Reduced 75 Percent
Gas bills slashed as Naterel cuts charges by about three quarters. O'Keefe Gas Appliance Co. urges customers in M Fifthay to consider savings and updated fuel options.
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Naterel
O'Keefe Gas
Diagonal English Carpeting Priced at Boocs & BuBL
Br described as 56 inches wide English diagonals in solid colors. Carcass price cited as more notable than width with figures $175 and $225. Boocs and BuBL referenced as sellers or brands in the notice.
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Boocs & Bubl
Secretary of Agriculture Seeks Bigger Budget and Reorganization
The first annual report of Secretary Rusk, issued to Congress, urges increased appropriations and a major reorganization of the Department of Agriculture. It stresses protection for wool, expansion of forest and irrigation supervision, and expansion of agricultural education via institutes, colleges, and experiment stations.
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The
Agricultural Department
Secretary of Agriculture
Congress
Department
Washington
Department of Agriculture
Rocky Mountain
Great American Desert
Arlington Estate
Descriptive remedies and whisky promotions in a 19th century ad
The fragment promotes heart disease remedies with a Mack Drug Co address and cautions about heart symptoms. It includes whisky advertisements for Klein's Silver A rye at 150 per full quart and delivery offers from Eheewe fen-ee lein's brewing. The tone mirrors period commercial notices urging purchase and health cautions.
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Mack Drug Co
Klein
Indians Kill Sheriff and Deputy in Pinal County Escape
Details from Fuonesco November 3 describe six prisoners strapped with leg shackles marched by Sheriff Reynolds Deputy Holmes and a Mexican prisoner. At a signal two Indians seized the Sheriff and killed him after disarming the deputy. The driver Middleton was shot, the body of Reynolds mutilated, and the Indians fled toward the hills. Middleton warned Riverside then Florence. Troops ordered from Apache San Carlos Fort McDowell and Lowell to intercept them.
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Fuonesco
Axizz
Reynolds
Holmes
Middleton
Riverside
Florence
Pinal County
Apache
San Carlos
Fort McDowell
Lowell
Weather brief for Western Pennsylvania and nearby towns
Special telegrams report rivers Brownsville 4 feet 9 inches rising with clear weather. Warren river at 19 10 feet rising, clear and cold. Monongahela river at 9 feet 3 inches rising, cloudy with a 4 PM thermometer reading.
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Dispatch
Brownsville
Atea Warren
Moneastows
Jetties Weekly Exchange Table From Boston Dispatches
Still in seventh place Boston November 3 report shows weekly gross exchanges for the week ended November 2 1888 with rates per cent of increase or decrease compared with the same period last year based on dispatches from the jetties.
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Boston
Flag Presentation Honors Clark Post 162 Allegheny
Last Saturday night committees announced Clark Post No. 162 of Allegheny won the handsome silk flag for the largest post membership percentage paraded on Grand Army Day. Captain W. E B Jones of Braddock attended as well. Grand Army representatives from across the county attended the ceremony with short addresses and impromptu speeches praising the post.
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Grand Army
Clark Post No. 162
Allegheny
Clark Post
W. E B. Jones
Braddock
Germania Singing Society Plans New Hall on Josephine
The Germania Singing Society of the Southside completed arrangements for a private hall. A lot on Josephine between South Seventeenth and Eighteenth streets was purchased for 1300 dollars. The group, 11 years old with 75 members, aims to build a 5000 dollar hall for rehearsals and concerts led by Phillip Rothleder.
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Germania Singing Society
Southside
Josephine
Seventeenth
Phillip Rothleder
Guatemala President Denies Rumors of Revolution
A Guatemalan cable from the President to Dr. Rus states there is no trouble, that the situation is quiet, and that revolutions in Central America are only rumors. The message arrives as speculation swirls over regional stability.
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Guatemala
Wasatrror Tor
Guate
Rus
Ameri
Ramer Revolu
Hotel Boss Fails to Lure Nobility Amid Rain at Stratford
Proprieter George C. Boldt and staff at the Bellevue and Stratford hotel prepared lavish luncheon for Mrs Harrison and Postmaster General Wanamaker with Bridegroom Wanamaker but the party canceled due to rain. Crews assembled, chefs summoned, and a White House motif was staged before the last minute telegram canceled the visit.
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Philadelphia
Sfactal
Disratch
Boldt
Stratford
Bellevue
Bullitt Building
United States
George C. Boldt
Bellevue Hotel
Harrison
Wanamaker
Bethany
Trice
Council of War
Graham
Sach Pier
Sabbath Association to Convene in December
The National Sabbath Association will hold a convention in Pittsburg or Allegheny on December 3 and 4 to secure an undisturbed day of rest for man and beast. Dr. Crafts, the secretary, will attend and may form auxiliary societies in the two cities.
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National Sabbath Association
Pittsburg
Allegheny
Dr. Crafts
Burglary at Fifth Avenue Home in Shadyside
Burglars forced entry by raising a front porch window at B M Ferguson’s residence on Fifth avenue near Barton street. They stole three valuable overcoats from the hall rack while the family was away and fled before police arrived. Descriptions of the coats were noted by officers. A separate incident reports Patrick Carroll, seven, wounded by a cut to the head while near St James Catholic School on Mieuben street in the West End.
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B. M. Ferguson
Fifth Avenue
Barton Street
Shadyside
Patrick Carroll
Mieuben Street
West End
St. James Catholic
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