Thorners Story and Brotherhood Plans At Pittsburg Hotel
Justice Thorner of Cincinnati discusses Brotherhood player plans and the American Association’s origins. He recalls founding efforts in Pittsburgh at the 87 Clair Hotel and explains proposed salary sacrifices to fund a new league venture amid National League tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice Thorner
Brotherhood Players
American Association
Cincinnati
Mr. Thorner
Mr. Lucas
Old Baseball Union
Thorner
National League
New York
National League Men Jubilant Over Players League News
New York reports the National League men smiling at adjournment as backers of a new scheme seek returns on investments. President Day says many Players may sign contracts soon, while details remain scarce and delegates disperse with little disclosed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National League
Day
Jean
Nick Eagle
Delmars The Greek Punished In Exhibition Bout
In Baltimore a wrestling exhibition ended with George Delmars known as The Greek badly punished by rival Muldoon who offered two dollars for every minute without a fall. After about five minutes Muldoon mounted a fierce series and held the Greek in chancery for over a minute before release.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
MuLdoon
George Delmars
Berzed
Pratts Views Return From New York On Brotherhood
A. G. Pratt returns from New York where private business touched on the Brotherhood gathering. He doubts the new league will succeed and notes fractured deliberations among players. He cites Evarts firm opinion about League contracts and describes players and backers as aiming to launch a new enterprise with capital beyond current estimates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Brotherhood
A. G. Pratt
Jim O'Rourke
Nimick
Dennis
Neeing
Spalding
League
Ses
Evarts
Evarts & Co
Tsay
Businest
Koware
Favorites In Line At Nashville Park Heavy Betting
A large crowd watched a clear sunlit Nashville meet as betting stayed heavy and favorites performed. Fosteral won the first race by a length and a half with John Morris in front of Uens, time not clear. Bonnie King took the second race by three lengths with Meckie H second and Oran third, time 1 29 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
the Park
Fosteral
John Morris Shere
Bonnie & King
Len Meckie
Oran
Lakeriew
Kimini
Aun Rence
Great Shoot Prominent locals plan two day gun contest
Enthusiastic patrons back a two day shoot at Exposition Park on the 13th and 14th with $200 in cash prizes. Eight matches daily include main events of seven and ten live birds, entry ten dollars each. About 950 live birds are readied. notable marksmen listed include Allen of Pa and Seth Cio of Pa among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citn
E. K. Shaner
F. F. Davison
Jim Crow
Charles Richardson
Exposition Park
Allen
Gee Pa
Seth Cio
T. Mack
I Larumer
T. F. Oe
Milter
W. Chain
Phetidal
Nair
HE. Suris
J. Soc Keser Balks Maly
Kent
Brotherhood Scheme Seen Failing Soon Says Inquirer
The Philadelphia Inquirer reports the Brotherhood meeting collapsed without a permanent organization. Cincinnati club president Btern visited to gauge progress as opponents celebrate. Observers note lack of capital and absent backers from Brooklyn and Pittsby, predicting the plan won’t endure past May or September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Philadelphia Inquirer
Btern
Cincinnati Club
Sternauld
Brotherhood
Trenton
Spalding
Nationale
Brooklyn
Pittsby
Benice
Entries for Elizabeth W Morrow horses listed in New York telegram
A fragmented New York telegram lists entry standings for Elizabeth W Morrow in multiple races. Horses named include Belle dur, Grimald, Bradford, Martin Hassell, Hearr Harrisburg, Puzzie, Lela May, aragon, aragan, Macbeth, Danboyne, Oregon, koran, Barkshare, Hadi, Girondes, Lateron, Letretia, Justice, Bill Karnesh, Arab I, Theodosia, Wheeler, Bellwood, and Joe Lee with various weights and odds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacial
New York
Elizabeth W-Morrow
Belle Dur
Grimald
Bradford
Martin Hassell
Pages
Hearr
Harrisburg
Puzzie
Lela May
Aragon
Eodosius
Martin Russell
Danboyne
Macbeth LI
Ioolne
Uregon
Koran
Barkshare
Hadiant
Girondes
Lateron
Ral Wiene Ai
Sa Enre
Letretia
Bill Karnesh
Oregon
di Boy
Wheeler
Bellwood
Ian
Bravo
Joe'Lee
Day's Card at Citron Special Telechat Entries
Tomorrow's entries for Clifton race meeting list purses and entrants across six races. Notable horses include Oliver Golden Wa, Madeline colt, Bonnie Leaf colt, Van im, Count Luna, Goneaway, and Adirondack contenders Maid of Orleans and Banbridge with various ages and sires.
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Citron
Dispatch
New York
Clifton
Oliver Golden Wa
Madeline Colt
Flambeau
Maggie Kit
Lady Agnes
Mabel Glen
Bonnie Leaf Coltie
Ube Eli
Lilly
Rays
van Im
Count Luna
Lous
Harry Wo
Willie Palmer
Corcorans Reply On Business Talks At The Distance Office
Billy Corcoran replies to a challenge saying he is tied up with other engagements west of town and cannot break them but will meet the unknown this Saturday evening at The Distance office to discuss and perhaps make a deal. Also advertised are a 25 cent oil price and a new lot of 50 cent Jap silk handkerchiefs from Jos. Honnz & Co. Penn Avenue stores with Freneckwesar new shapes and patterns from James H. Atkes & Co. 100 Fifth Ave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Corcoran
Corcoran
Jos
Honnz & Co
Penn Avenue
Freneckwesar
James H. AtkEes & Co
Fifth Ave
Pennsylvania
Johnstown
Gee Eae
Johnatown
Cabelle
Sacred Mission of Charity
Con
Association
Pittsburg Relief Committee audit praises Johnstown flood aid
The Johnstown flood relief audits praise Treasurer Thompson and the Pittsburg Citizens Association for accurate accounts and large timely distributions. The report outlines receipts and expenditures, notes aid delivered by state and local committees, and highlights the committee’s prompt action after the disaster.
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Pittsburg
Johnstown
Thompson
Ohio
Mich
Chicago
K. Thompson
State of
Pennsylvania
Citizen's Relief Association
Pitsburg Association
Allegheny
Notable Politicians and City Figures Visit the City
Senator John Sherman arrives by Fort Wayne express and searches the Tieton station news stand for papers. General J F Temple discusses rail line exits with officials. Congressman Bayne travels to Washington while noting electric road progress. Grand President Fox appoints Shelley to oversee Pennsylvania branches for the Catholic Congress. William W. Fitler and bride halt wedding trip in the city. Major Moreland plans a Baltimore visit. George W. Childs and Mrs Childs return to Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Sherman
Obie
Fort Wayne Express
Tieton Station
Steht
Dispatch
Cdmp
Ohie
Foraker
Oyman
Rome
Cape Dana Bayne
Gus Harts
Cleveland
Jackman
Penn Avenue
J. F. Temple
Waynesburg
Waynesburg and Washington Railroad
Senaencre
Waynes
Blackeville
Ott
Mount Morris Ofields
Bayne
Washington
Bellevue
Fox
The
Jim A. Shelley
Pennsylvania
Baltimore
William W. Fitler
E. A. Fitler
Philadelphia
Major W
Incidents in Bellevue and Nearby Cities Leave Several Injured or Dead
A Bellevue resident, BexsamMix EBnows, driving with a horse and buggy, plunged over an embankment and was instantly killed. Dorsey BAR, a brakeman, died after injuries from coupling cars. William Gestner lost a foot in machinery. Inquests to be held by officials as Humane Agent O'Brien prosecutes cruelty cases involving Henry Shafer and a 16 year old boy. Other injuries include skull fracture to Samuel Martin, hand crushed to Andrew Bell, and a leg fracture to James Shannahan. Two drunken women caused a disturbance at Union station.
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BexsamMix Ebnows
Bellevue
Brown
Eveexe M. Ineona
Hazelwood
Rob Satords
Dorsey Bar
Pennsylvania Railroad
Twenty-eighth Street
West Peon
McDowall
William Gestner
Weatinghouse Eee
Twenty-fifth Street
River Avenue
Albany
O'Brien
Henry Shafer
William Marsh
Squire Creelman
Wilkinsburg
Samuel Martin
Allegheny Valley Railroad
Andrew Bell
Allegheny Valley Railroad Company
Thirty-third Street
James Shannahan
Park Bros
Black Diamond Stee Works
Works
Union Station
Harrigon
Allegheny Finance Committee Reaches Compromise in Injury Case
The Allegheny Finance Committee met last night with Controller Brown reporting receipts of 23834.41 dollars and expenditures of 82117.75, balance on hand 216238.42 dollars. On solicitor guidance, a compromise of 195 dollars was agreed in the Dumont case where a girl was hurt by a Robinson Street grate fall. Several ordinances were deferred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny Finance Committee
Brown
Dumont
Robinson Street
Vicious assault and liquor charge in McKeesport area
Lorenzo Lazagua, 32, allegedly tried to murder his 62 year old wife at their Diamond alley home. He faced a hearing for alleged liquor sales without license and keeping a disorderly house, with Alderman Bell setting bail at $500 per charge. McKeesport capitalists plan a ten mile electric street road costing $150000 linking Dravesburg Reynoldstown and the borough.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorenzo Lazagua
Diamond Alley
Ateer
Sion
Beis
Central Station
Coulson
Deserva Collins
High Street
Bell
Moses Caplin
Wylie Avenue
Collins
McKeesport
Dravesburg
Reynoldstown
Pittsburg Firm Wins Paris Medal for Pickled Condiments
H. J. Henrg Company receives official notice of a medal for pickled condiments at the Paris exposition. The firm, invited by the Department of Agriculture, sent a few cases to Washington. Previously, at the 1884 85 World’s Exposition in New Orleans, they also earned top honors over rivals. The firm’s long display history is noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pitsburg
H. J. Henrg
Paris
Department of Agriculture
Washington
Department
New Orleans
Pittsburg and Western Railroad advances to St Louis route
The Pittsburg and Western Railroad plans major improvements including a roundhouse and yard at Allegheny and new double track to shorten the line toward St Louis. The system orders 38 locomotives and hundreds of gondolas, with yards planned at Willow Grove New Castle and New Castle Junction.
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Pittsburg
Allegheny River
Willow Grove
Millvale
Pittsburg and Western Railroad Company
Allegheny
Junction Railroad
Ohio
Baltimore and Ohio
Junction Bridge
Pennsylvania Railroad
Twenty-eighth Street
Lerday
Rome
N. Y
St. Paul and
Duluth
Baldwin Locomotive Company
Philadelphia
Pittsburg Locomotive Company
Indianapolis
Minerva
Painesville
New Castle
New Castle Junction
Zelienople and Downeyville
Verdict of One Cent in Duluth Real Estate Suit
In the United States Circuit Court Judge Nelson presided over the Lyon versus Seip trial. The jury awarded the plaintiff George M Lyon one cent after finding Seip liable for failing to follow purchasing instructions for real estate near Duluth. Lyon, a cage reman, sought recovery of a small sum representing his alleged loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Pav
George M. Lyon
Albert Seip
United States Circuit Court
Nelson
Lyon
Cage remaAn
Seip
Duluth
Frankstown Youth Held After Alleged Assault Case
A Frankstown young man named McCosley was arrested by Officer Welsh for assaulting the 12 year old daughter of Mary McNalley. The girl’s condition is critical per Dr. O’Brien request to Magistrate Hyndman. Bail denied for McCosley before hearing. Court Tailor to Pittsburg visit announced for mid month with designer gowns and wraps.
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Harry McCosley
Welsh
Hazelwood
Mary McNalley
Frankstown
O’brien
Hyndman
McCosley
Pittsburg
Redfern
New York Indies
Dlemon
Queen Victoria
Ben Press
Eassis
Children’s Suits Offer Styles for Little Girls
A department advertises a wide range of children’s suits from 18 months to 12 years with prices from 15 down to 3 dollars. It emphasizes value, mentions all-silk and wool combinations, and notes ample sizes and a variety of colors and designs for school wear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rene Little Peewee
Sarah
Murder in the Woods near Lake Johanus
In St Paul on November 8 Theodore Delaney reported a mutilated body found near Lake Johanus. The coroner’s inquiry described a tall man, skull damage, fractured arm and ribs, and a hatchet nearby. The body was buried under tar barrel debris with a barrel cleat inscribed A Traitor, suggesting a staged burial and possible murder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
Theodore Delaney
Lake Johanus
Quinn
Bass Lake
Andrew Johnson
Braddock Sewer Bonds Compromise Finalized by Treasurer
The Braddock sewer bonds totaling 63000 dollars were resolved today when the Borough Treasurer signed them. The Finance Committee sent the bonds to Dollar Savings Bank and a draft against them was sent to Braddock. Also tomorrow's Dispatch features R W Shoppel on building a 3500 cottage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braddock
Dollar Savings Bank
R. W. Shoppel
Ivory Soap Ad Says Counterfeits Lack Genuine Qualities
An advertisement warns that many white soaps claim to be as good as Ivory Soap but are counterfeit and lack the distinctive qualities of the genuine product. It urges buyers to request Ivory Soap and assures it is sold everywhere.
Plucky man uses brick to subdue armed attacker
Gross, returning home, was attacked by a knife-wielding man who leaped from a doorway. he picked up a brick and threw it, bringing the assailant to earth. In another report, a man choked a stranger on Walnut Street. Three weeks earlier Mrs. Frisbee, wife of T. Frisbee of the Superior mills, eloped with William Morrisey. she was found in Cincinnati with her lover's family. Action will be taken against Mrs Frisbie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National League
Washington
Horace
Clair
Pittsburg
Broughton
O. P. Davies
Cincinnati
Wricht
Gross
Santee Eee
Walnut Street
Gamiah
Frisbes
T. 5. Frisbee
Superior Mills
Allegheny
William Morrisey
Peace in the Hearts of the Sane Community
Fragmentary text notes a visit and a message of peace, suggesting a focus on unity among a local group described as sane. No clear names, places, or dates are legible to specify details.
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Brotherbooa
Horace Phillips
J. B. Day
Jamon Mutrie
Jerry Scanion
Appleton
Tere
America
Tourner
Old Union
Tony Mullane
Toledo
Lucas
Mullane
Connor
Supreme Court of Ohio
Piapatcts
Delmars
AL Pratts
Steen
Elizabeth
Jennie M Farias Saton
Maid of
Dover
Vivid
Wild Cherry
Lon
Pittsburg Relief Committee
Dakota
Illinois
Diana
South Pre
Stessesaasay Se
James A. Ekin
Tom Beotlaney
Id. Clog
Renwick
Sproul
Thomas Sproul
D. D. Wilson
Kenady Ronding
Ilias
P. & W. Prosperity
St. Louis
W. C. Mabley
Cleveland and Western
Delphos, O
City
Delphos
Carey
Chicago Junction
Orrville
Kansas City
Akron
Wabash
Fort Wayne
Tos
Pittsburg and Western
McDonald
Gerald ER. Flanagan
Imorrow’'S
Eo Tista
the People's Store
Omoe
SIG
Certonse
N. B
People's Store
Erin
Freemasons’ Hall
Fifth Avenue
Misterious
Braddock Sewer
Tutt
N.Y. Murray St
Guckenlever
Fleming & IO
Deuggists
FALLA
McA Speotna
Oman
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