League reshaping with Pittsburg franchise in focus
A young pitcher signs for the local club and more signings are expected this week. Nimick and Scandrett discuss league actions amid tensions with players. Hanlon and Johnson plan talks with local capitalists about future investments and the Brotherhood. Hanlon may stay. Hanson to invest 10 in the club.
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Mesrs
Scandrett
Nimick
Merrs
Hanlon
Johnson
Brotherhood Club
Jackson
Smith
Pittsburg
Mr. Nimick
National League
Pfeffer Explains Lies About Brotherhood in Baseball
Chicago base man N F Pfeffer returned from New York where he attended the Players National League section on forming an independent Brotherhood City league. He blistered reports as malicious misrepresentations promoted by managers to undermine the Brotherhood. Pfeffer said twenty players signed an agreement, and Boston and St Louis teams planned travel routes amid the controversy.
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N. F. Pfeffer
Cocona
Chicago
New York
National League
Brotherhood City
Lee Pfeffer
Se Chen
Boston
Denver
Louis
New York Authority Denounces Payers Scheme in Baseball Controversy
The New York Sporting Timer reports that a faction of high salaried baseball figures has attempted to wreck the national game. The piece asserts the plan was never serious and claims leaders eventually submitted to a contract pledge regarding an $80,000 promissory figure amid internal strife.
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New York
New York Sporting Timer
Players’ League
Save
Sporting Tynes
John Montgomery
Meeting of Arbitration Board Shapes Minor Leagues
At the Fifth Avenue Hotel in New York on November 10 the Board of Arbitration prepared for a lively session with minor associations invited to consult. Officers and managers including White Landley Powers and Sullivan discuss potential article changes, transfers, and the fate of Detroit’s International status amid possible shifts toward American or Western affiliations.
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New Yor
Fifth Avenue
Board of Arbitration
Spalding
Isis
Sup
League
Mr. Day
Brotherhood
Bsecretary White
Bob Landley
Detroit
White
Leadley
Internationa Association
American Association
Western Association
Detroits
International
Came
Rochester
Manager Powers
Ted Sullivan
Saii
Harrington
Rhines
Davenport
Cincinnati
Pittsburg
Mgr R Ve
Daniels
Cerena
Roque
West
Clarkson
Han
Gren
Ay Rees
le Sesveeville
Hunt
George McGinnis
Local Club Signs Hoosier Pitcher Charles Gray
Larry T. Smith leads a push to recruit standout talent for the club. He travels to Indianapolis and the West for new players. Charles Gray, a pitcher from Indianapolis, has been signed after demonstrating a strong strikeout record and high potential.
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Charles Gray
Larry T. Smith
Indianapolis
Gray
Wieemin Ee Lavers
Beatie - Ng Daly
Venens Iy Gray
Tamley
Mene
Nati Em
Keane
Santaet
Baturda
Reoat
Wilson
Denny
Danville
Springfeld
Jackson Defeats Smith in Controversial Boxing Bout
In Larpoxs on November 10 Peter Jackson, the colored Australian, defeated Jem Smith, the English champion, after Smith foully struck Jackson. A crowd of prominent spectators witnessed the two round bout for £1000 purse. The fight ended when the referee awarded victory to Jackson after Smith was restrained for a bare knuckle return.
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Larpoxs
Peter Jackson
Jem Smith
Pelican Club
Jackson
Smith
Nis
Aes
Philadelphia Civil Club Contract Signals Secretary Candidacy
Harry Wright signed a contract today with the Philadelphia National Civil Club amid reports he may seek the secretaryship. The club also expects Thompson Jers Mulvey Farrar Sanders and possibly Clements to play next season, keeping the roster near current levels.
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Philadelphia
Harry Wright
Ae Eee Lice
Phildelphia National Civie Club
Philadelphia Ment
Thompson, Jers
Mulvey
Farrar
Sanders
Possibiy Clements
Mipeepee
Oe Brotherhood
Entries at Elizabeth track featured multiple sweepstakes events
MAPECIAL telegram from New York reports Elizabeth entries for four races. First race offers a $10 stake with $90 added across all ages. notable runners include Fordham, Blue Rock, Arab and Express among others. Second race is a maiden event for six-year-olds at seven furlongs with added money and several named entrants. Third race lists a $10 purse for three-year-olds and mares with several runners named. Fourth race presents a mile and a quarter event with entries and added money. details but few clear results.
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Ferlonge
Fordham
Blue Rock
Kenartee
Chrondes
Mamie B
Todites Ie
Morrentee
Benes x & Das
Aids and
Ward
Joe Helies
Faunusion
Padtal
Macbeth
Winona
Horneide
Acta i
Hieristaeg
Allegheny Handicap and 72 hour pedestrian contest teased
Special telegram from New York lists entries for Clifton races with purses and horses such as Vivid Kasson and Wildcherrs for a mile and a sixteenth, plus maidens and other runners. London Theater manager Harry Davis plans a 72 hour pedestrian race for Christmas week with stakes from Noremac and Sam Day totaling $120. Chilly reports in Brookies say baseball stories abound and reporters chase systematized accounts amid odd signs and Brotherhood club doubts.
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New York
Clifton
Fire
Silver Star
Clatter
Gonned
Mattle Looram
Groomeman
Zacatuccas
J. J. Healy
Solona
Woodstock
Bradburn
King Arthur
Helen McGregor
Frankie W
Eugene Peatteas
Selallowan
Lillie
Adiemr van
Useols
Waheoo II
Jennie Mead
Hathraby
She
Gardner
Vivid
Kasson
Seadlok
Bonanza
Mary
Wildcherrs
Specialty
Alan Archer
Aix
Falcon
Exingsford
Frank Warner
Ster Eleve
Some A Bally Jaelon
Frankie E Wi
Goneaway King Idler
Lilly M
Harry Davis
London
Davis
E. ©. Moore
Guerrero
Dan Burns
John H Herty
Noremac
Sam Day
Brotherhood influence and baseball rumors ripple through clubs
Fragmentary notes describe alleged Brotherhood involvement in player signings at a Brooklyn club, with Tom Daly reportedly signed as catcher. Mentions of a Homewood Park race and a local checker match, plus Edward Keating’s past hitting record, surface amid discussion of year contracts and Brotherhood influence on the season.
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Brrr
Brooklyn
Tom Daly
Mangle and Clark
Homewood Park
Harrison
Ferguson
F. E. ColLine
Edward Keating
Southside
Keating
Vis Eevee
Brotherhood
Lm Gan
Clevtland
Chetane Couto
Sermon on Failure and Success by Dr Holland at Bellefield
Dr Holland at Bellefield Presbyterian preached on failure and success from Luke nine. He warned that ambition often centers on money and status, urging humility and service to the lowly in Christ’s name. He praised rich men who give and cautioned against letting wealth rule virtue.
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W. J. Holland
D. D
Bellefield Presbyterian Church
Christ
Ines
God
Queen Victoria's throne a medieval oak chair of stone seat
An old oak chair with a sandstone seat has served for English coronations for centuries. Though covered in silks and gold for state events, the chair's seat is a rough stone block, 26 inches long, and dates to pre eleventh century origins tied to Scottish kings.
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Great Britain
Centenary Ceremony Marks Catholic Growth in America
Baltimore observes the national centennial with a pontifical Mass led by Archbishop Ryan. Cardinal Gibbons and other prelates attend a grand procession as Archbishop Satolli and the Cardinals preside, while Ryan extols church unity and the church’s role in American political history and education.
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Ryan
America
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Isber
Cardinal Gibbens
Whelan
Reardon
Satolli
Howlett
Cardinal Gibbons
Catholic Church of
Inal Gibbons
Taschereau
Archbishop Williams
Boston
Magnien
St. Mary's Seminary
Fathers Bartlett
St. Ann’s Church
Dunfly
Brooklyn
Republic
Isader
George Washington
Simon
Carene
John Carroll
United States
Carroll
Sieatt Sania Cathodn
Sermon at Cathedral Reflects on Past Wrongs and Redemption
The bishop urges repentance for past misdeeds toward African Americans and Indian tribes, calls for renewed acts of contrition, and emphasizes liberty and church unity. After services laymen filled seats. vesper services followed with Bishop Ireland delivering the sermon.
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Tolingn
Ion
Ireland
The Signs of the Times Sermon by Rev C E Locke
The Smithfield Street Church overflowed as Rev. C. E. Locke preached on The Signs of the Times. He urged Christianity as the transforming force of scripture and noted the spread of Protestant faiths, rising church construction, and growing Bible reverence, citing global religious shifts and Bible distribution milestones.
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Mr. Locke
Smithfield Street Church
C. E. Locke
Smithfield Street
Times
United
Foss
Rome
Eternal
Geneva
Clearing House List Shows Weekly Exchange Totals
Boston dispatches publish the weekly Clearing House table for the week ended November 9 1889. It compares gross exchanges and shows percentage changes against the prior year and against the corresponding week in 1886. The report aggregates cities named and outlines rate increases or decreases.
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Boston
Charlottenburg Mausoleum to House Germanys Royal Dead
London Standard reports progress on Charlottenburg mausoleum reconstruction. Four corner keystone blocks weigh two and a half tons each. Foundations face underground water and cementing walls over a meter thick. The ceiling weighs 4914 tons with sandstone flags and iron girders marble clad. Interior walls use marble and the roof is tiled with concave stone. Consecration is set for November on a Sunday in Prussia.
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Charlottenburg
Prussia
New Pennsylvan ia Limited Schedule Changes and Delay Report
East bound train on Ft Wayne road delayed about two hours last night after engine derailed near West Penn junction. Pennsylvania Railroad cuts the New York to Chicago limited departure by one hour and adds thirty minutes travel to Cleveland route, with the limited on time but light passenger count. Nearby lake shore hole yields $50000 buried over 50 years by Indians, a widely believed find near Oscoda, confirmed by location.
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Ft. Wayne Road
Union Depot
West Penn Junction
Pennsylvania Railroad
New York
Chicago
Oscoda
Anarchist Memorial Rally Quietly Observed in Chicago
A subdued crowd under 2,000 gathers at Waldheim Cemetery for an anarchist memorial. Mrs Lucy Parsons waves a red flag until a patrolman removes it, speeches by Paul Grottkan and others emphasize anti-government themes while stressing ongoing conflict with existing conditions.
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Chicago
Aid
Enthusiastic but Peaceful Anarchist Remembrance in St Louis
In St Louis on November 10 crowds commemorated Chicago five anarchists execution with tame celebration. The Third and Elm corner bore crepe and red bunting while speakers praised anarchist ideals and condemned government actions. No major disturbances occurred and crowds listened to addresses from local organizers.
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Johnstown
White Avery
Jacob Mikanda
Bohemian
G. Oliver
St. Lous
Chicago
Third
Elm Streets
Gani Kurgan
August Kresting
Spes
Anarchists Hold Peaceful Demonstration in Kansas City
On November 10 Kansas City anarchists marked the Chicago executions anniversary at Turner Hall. Speakers attacked authorities in bitter denunciations but did not urge immediate violence. The crowd was heated and enthusiastic about the anti-government protest.
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Kansas City
Chicago
Turner Hall
Nature's kind provision Animals changing coats for seasons
The London Standard notes how many animals gain camouflage by changing coats with the seasons. Arctic species shed summer russet for winter white, while Alpine animals show similar shifts. Ermine hare and polar fox listed as examples as other northern creatures adapt for survival.
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London Standard
Arctic
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