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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1891
Page
6
A New York Club director analyzes batting strategies with Jim Nutrie and Connor. The piece surveys left field bias, center hits, and how players like Anson Stovey and others shape team outcomes through preferred directions.
National League contemplates going alone withdrawing from Western Association and allied groups until minor organizations agree to terms. John T. Bete attends a meeting in New York. Chicago’s $67000 offer cited amid dispute over contracts and protections for minor leagues and relations with national associations.
A Sew Turk baseball club director challenges leadership as tensions rise over attire and contract disputes. He claims Motrie and other signees were pressured and a player paid nothing for a batched transaction amid committee warnings and wartime strain.
A Philadelphia debate on baseball pay unfolds as a manager or owner negotiates a 500 season for three years plus personal security to ensure payment irrespective of participation. The exchange underscores the long standing issue that players are overvalued in negotiations, with concerns about guarantees and market fairness.
It is likely another attempt will be made to sign Jimmy Galvin today as he seeks fair treatment while remaining in Pittsburg. He may discuss with directors Brown Kerr and O'Neil, who leave for New York to attend the Learne meeting with Manager Monningie. The manager is expected to have two or three new signings by then.
Frank P. Slavin sends a letter criticizing John L. Sullivan and detailing threats of a future match for £10,000 and the Gazette championship belt. He names challenges to Corbett, discusses American venues, and asserts Sullivan’s reluctance to fight while vowing to meet any rival disputing his claim.
Jack Barnett Sullivan's manager says Parson Davies is offered 100 per week and expenses to join the new play in Chicago. Sullivan, weighed 239 pounds and in good health, plans to fight Slavin after Morrison contract ends. Davies has not yet accepted.
Reports from Stockton and Palo Alto indicate Osi has lowered his record to 20 percent and strong performances raise expectations for the stallion throne. Weather conditions and training pace in Independence and Iowa influence chances for Allerton and Williams, with observers unsure who will seize the title this season.
Columbus signings include Lenaxt and Crooks joining New York. Mentions of players and managers across leagues, with notes on training, trials, and upcoming games, including details about contracts, dispersals, and potential Sunday games.
A long list of hotel arrivals names numerous guests and locations including Carbondale Toronto New Orleans New York Philadelphia Chicago and Cleveland. The roster includes individuals and couples such as J Sullivan J F Lovr H H Plunk and Eugene Cowles among others with origins from cities across the United States and Canada.
The list shows Pittsburg travelers staying at major New York hotels on November 8. Names include P. Alldred at Astor House H Apfelbaum at Union Square T N Barber at St Denis R H Campe at Hotel Imperial H C Dinian at Westminster E M Edwards at St Cloud J C Haley at Hotel Imperial X A Hemphill at Gilery House W P Keil at Astor House A B Tshkin at Astor House A S Morgan and wife at Imperial J Neale and wife at Imperial Mrs A L Shoemaker at Brunswick L C Scott at Metropolitan T F Snell at St Cloud Mrs W F Wood at Brunswick.
Uniontown lawyer George B Kaine was in the city yesterday. Harry Darlington his wife and daughter left for New York last night. J K Emmett and his company arrived from Columbus. Frank Robinson of Carbon Iron Works went to New York last evening. Frank Lane of Syracuse a leading edge tool trust figure is staying at the Duquesne. T W Phillips and wife of New Castle and several Bostonians are also at the Duquesne. Col W A Stones family went to New York for a few weeks before Congress. M L A McCracken Washington lawyer and politician was at the Monongahela House yesterday. Gow a Canadian kitchen maker from Flanilton breakfasted at the Anderson and is en route home from the East. J Morrow Arnold Monongahela House manager will lead river men for a three weeks hunting trip in Ark. Joseph Wennsbush and Edward Klein two German wine merchants from Banken are stopping at the Schlosser. They say vintage is good but wine prices lower are not predicted. J E H Kelly formerly Monongahela House manager now Kent House Takewood proprietor visits city. He enjoyed Lake Chautauqua slang and will go south before returning to Lakewood.
A board member says an English led syndicate will acquire the Cooper Hewitt iron mills and mines, including New Jersey Steel and Iron, Trenton Iron, and Durham iron works, with Senator Jones of Nevada and Colonel South named among buyers. Sale price stated at 5 million dollars, payable over 30 years. Cooper states no negotiations with English buyers.
A Special Telegram reports Republican revolt against Fassett and Platt allies in New York politics after election night. Miller and Belden factions plotted to boost Fassett then undermine him, with Berleigh era appointments and party rifts fueling the clash between Platt supporters and Miller allies, culminating in Fassett securing the collector post amid intra party strife.
In Johnstown the Iroquois Club calls members to account after Colonel Linton, the Democratic candidate for Judge, was knifed by fellow Democrats over a personal grievance. Mayor Rose, James J. Milligan, William Komas, PS Fisher and others face hearings and possible resignations amid clashes with Linton supporters. Prosecutions against liquor sellers on Sunday are also threatened as the party factions prepare for further conflict.
San Francisco hosts a second citizens meeting to win the 183 conference. The Finance Committee says nearly 12 000 dollars already pledged and more expected as the Transportation Committee notes Southern Pacific guarantees a 50 round trip from Chicago and nearby points during the convention. M H De Young urges paying delegates transport to Washington for the Republican meeting. An executive committee dispatches go to party leaders to mobilize Blaine and McKinley support, with Plumb attendance anticipated.
The Brooklyn Navy Yard shows rare wartime bustle as Miantonomah and Atlanta undergo daily work to ready for sea. Officials deny Baltimore sinking reports at Valparaiso while heightened U S Chile tensions keep government alert and vessels prepared for any contingency.
Vallejo California November 8 great activity in the navy yard machinists at work all day Sunday on the Mohican and to work again tonight telegrams urging readiness for sea at once. All available workmen on the lists have been sent for and 1000 men will be at work in a few days.
Valparaiso reports the Chilean government aims for a friendly resolution with the United States concerning the Baltimore sailor incident. The note signals diplomatic effort to ease tensions and restore cordial relations between the two nations.
A Chesapeake and Ohio wreck 31 miles north of Cattlets Ky causes chaos as a whisky-tank car bursts open. Locals, including boys, fill buckets with spilling bourbon and become intoxicated. Two trains collide, car damage, and oil tank and wheel cars damaged.
Governor Pattison will issue a proclamation urging all citizens of the Commonwealth to strive for the success of the Chicago World’s Fair. The appeal targets railroad and transportation firms, manufacturers, commercial corporations, and religious educational historical scientific and other associations of every class.
Fragmentary notices announce the death of Axprew McElwain at 38 in Lozan's Ferry and Franel Frayl at Tyocows with funeral details to follow. Readers are directed to evening papers for service information.
The village of Nayang near Scranton was shaken by the discovery of Eric Anderson's body in his home. Neighbors suspect foul play tied to hidden wealth as Coroner Gardener delays investigation until morning to determine if the Swede was killed for his hoardings.
Special report from Alexander Frank and Andy Campbell, three brothers, visited a Hun Efrian wedding in Pardes mines. They drank heavily at Flynn's Hotel in Mor risdale mines. after doors were locked they forced entry and abused staff. Landlord Pat Flynn fired a revolver wounding Frank on the scalp and Andy in the neck with a bullet lodged at the base of the brain. Flynn evades arrest.
El Rey Reynolds of Hackers Row filed a contract for record stating that a future marriage would require the widow to remain unmarried for life. After recording, Reynolds obtained a license and was married today amid talk of anti remarry terms and local officials. Hannisnune, Nov 8. The State Council of the Farmers Alliance of Pennsylvania will convene in the House hall to plan stronger organization with delegates and a National Alliance Convention foreseen in Indianapolis next week. Colonel L L Polk is expected to address a public meeting Tuesday evening.
Clarence F. Packard prominent railroad contractor Caldwell West Virginia was arrested in Parkerburg on a warrant charging embezzlement of property valued at 3500 He allegedly misappropriated machinery and funds while working on Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad projects Detective Bran Cincinnati helped ensure the arrest Packard faces trial as investigations continue into the embezzlement claim
The Clinton Coal and Coke Company plans a six foot coal bed in Be town ship, New Castle county. The high quality bed spans a broad area into Beaver county with Pittsburg and local capitalists backing the venture. Nearly 200 miners to be hired early in spring.
A peculiar illness sweeps Waranoreta causing blindness swelling in the wattles, and deaths within hours. Dozens of fine birds have died over the last 10 days, puzzling local chicken fanciers.
Lewinsune West Virginia November 8 report that Sperial Hontright McClung W A McClung Water McClung Joseph O Odell and Charles Mansfield five members of the mob accused of tar and feathering Miss Floyd Martin last week are in custody. Several other suspects have fled the county.
Last night alarms from box 18 on Canton street and from station 1 on Southside Diamond reported small blazes causing negligible damage. A still alarm at 6 PM hit 415 Penn avenue from an explosion. a Dayton mill fire damaged machinery but cost was limited. A four story Mooring mill near Beaver Dam was totally destroyed with heavy losses. Beacons Falls forest fires threaten farms. a Mississippi depot fire destroyed a cotton shed and town losses.
Fire swept the inside of the J H W McLain Machine Works store room and warehouse on Sunday noon. The plant produced hot water heaters and mills and most output was sent to Staver and Abbott Manufacturing. Losses include stock, stock materials, and the Harvard Surgical and Dental Chair Company lumber yards. Insurance about half, total about 10000 dollars. Cause under investigation with suspicions of spontaneous combustion. The firm plans immediate rebuilding and full production to replenish stock.
A thunderstorm caused a fire at the Board of Trade building in Louisville around 5 o clock this morning. The flame damaged the fifth and sixth floors, with water damage to the third and fourth. losses are estimated from 25 000 to 35 600 dollars, the Western Union not insured locally and plans to rebuild immediately.
In the excavation for a dam near Ottawa, the remains of a stone roadway were uncovered. The exposed section is about fifty feet long, with slabs roughly twelve feet long, one to three feet wide, and about two inches thick. The breaks were filled with cobble stones laid in regular courses.
Mangantown river four feet and stationary with clear conditions and thermometer at 59. Brownsville river four feet four inches and stationary with clear conditions and thermometer reading Monday. Wannex river four tenths of a foot below low water mark noted with warning and sun.
The report lists river levels with CisclewaTt River at six feet and steady and WHZELixe-Hiver at two feet one inch and stationary. Mexrvis-No baatt Hiver shows one foot one inch and stationary with cloudy conditions and warm rain today.
A government decree orders a lease of the state railways for thirty three years at a gold rental with half of the payment due in advance.
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