Two Important Conferences Aim at Baseball Consolidation
The article reports on key talks among Players' League and N S K L stockholders in Pittsburgh with hopes to merge local clubs into one entity. It notes optimistic lines from Auten and Nimick, outlines conference attendees, and warns that public support hinges on a peaceful consolidation rather than continued quarrel. It also previews today’s major meeting with representatives from New York Cleveland Chicago Philadelphia Brooklyn Cincinnati and others.
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Hermor
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Messilia
Rea
Auten
Kerr
Hanlon
S.L
Messrs
O Neil
Scandrett
Ham
Fr. Naumick
Ae Nevacae
Players’ League
John M. Ward
New York
Brooklyn
Robinson
Ewing
Cleveland
al Johnson
Chierzo
Thee Cafe
Weelock A.m
Brunell
Capitalists Confer on Players' League Talk at Duquesne
A high level meeting among McAlpin and club reps from Philadelphia Chicago and New York discusses future of the Players' League. No definite agreement reached. consolidation possible but contingent on constitutional steps and club participation. Buffalo remains out due to unpaid dues and status.
Smith and Godfrey to Box Tonight at Long Branch
The Poman Athletic Club directors vow no law violation for the Smith Godfrey fight set in Long Island City tonight. Ed Smith and entourage arrived from Providence with Kilrain Ashton and Muldoon. Referee Jere Dunn to start the match at 9 PM with Godfrey backed by Tom O Rourke and Billy Mahoney. betting favors Smith as Denver Tweeds arrive.
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Sheriff Golden
Queens County
Long Island City
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Jack Ashton
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Tom O'Rourke
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Godfrey
Smith
Muldoon
Kilrain
Boston
Denver
Cricket and Athletic Club forms Pittsburgh football team
Special telegrams report the Cricket and Athletic Club of this city forming a football eleven and seeking a Pittsburgh opponent for a game in Dear. William H. Thomas and Secretary Dansen of the Allegheny Athletic Association receive a letter from Chicago about the arrangement.
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Pittsburg
Allegheny Athelicas
Wm. H. Thomas
Sciota Street
Newastie
Dansen
Allegheny Athletic Association
Chicago
Pittsburg Association Seeks Chicago 5 Game Series
A Pittsburg football club requests an all Pittsburg eleven to travel to Chicago for a five game series with an Association team from that city. The Thanksgiving Day match is set for the 2nd instant when the local Association eleven meets the Lawrenceville team at Exposition Park.
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Chicago
Eeero
Ali
Lawrenceville
Exposition Arc
Sam Mason Dead Esteemed Western Pennsylvania Sportsman
Sam Mason a well known Western Pennsylvania sports figure died at Dixmont at 6 30 pm after a battle with cancer. For over a decade he was a leading betting and pool hall operator in Pittsburgh earning respect for honesty and pluck. His sudden death leaves a void among local sportsmen and betting circles.
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Sam Mason
Pennsylvania
Dixmont
Sam
Pittsburg
Indictment Returns Against Slavin and McAuliffe for Prize Fight
A grand jury at Newington and South London sessions returns a true bill against Frank Slavin and Joe McAuliffe for prize fighting. The case is led by Mr. Poland for the Treasury with Sir Charles Russell for the defense.
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Newington
South London
Balin
Grand Pr
Frank
Slavin
Joe McAuliffe
Pugs
Poland
Treasury
Charles Russell
Q. C
Races At West Side Park Feature Fast Plays
In chill weather a good crowd attended the West Side Park races in Nashville. Track was fast and bookmakers were pleased as favorites faltered. Major Hughes led the first race ahead of Clark and Silver Licht, time not given. Jubilee won the second race, with Little Crete and Lida L following. Malaceca trailed Sullross and Frank Shaw in the third. Vex took the fourth, Lucy P and Mea Wap next. Jack of Diamonds won the fifth furlong sprint.
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Tenn
West Side Park
Major Hughes
Clark
Silver Licht
Jubilee
Little Crete
Lida L
Malaceca Ie Sullross
Frank Shaw
Lucy P
Mea Wap
Jack of Diamonds
Fifth Annual New York Horse Show Opens at Madison Square Garden
The fifth annual horse show opened at Madison Square Garden with crowds in attendance and a grander scale. The new amphitheatre showcased its advantages as 1,100 entries competed across many breeds and classes from Percherons to Shetland Ponies.
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New York
Madison Square Garden
Dixiana Stock Farm Sale Under Major Thomas to Auction
The Dixiana stock farm owned by Major Barak G. Thomas, in LextnaTox, was sold to Atol & Coxey for 31.00. Coxey, owner of the trotting stallion Acol, plans to take possession in February and Major Thomas will dispose of his horses by auction at an early date.
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Atol. & Coxey
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Coxey
Acol
Major Thomas
Mercy plea in Oxford murder attempt case at University College
Kate Riordan, charged with attempting to murder Dr. James Bright, appeared ill in court and claimed she fired a revolver only to frighten him. She said she was very sorry and asked mercy as she was committed for trial at the next assizes.
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Oxford
Boyd
Kate Riordan
James Frank Bright
University College
Mr. Mallam
Fuller
Pall Mall
Contagious Lymph Therapy News From Berlin
Dr Koch expects a new lymph stock in two to six weeks and plans to treat surgical consumptives in booking order. Foreign patients should be patient as demand will be high. Bergmann to begin Koch methods lectures within six weeks. Lung tuberculosis remains hard to cure. Government costs may affect lymph inoculation.
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Backers Set Five Mile Run at Exposition Park
Peter Priddy and E C Mc Clelland backers met last night and fixed a five mile course at Exposition Park for Saturday’s foot race. Metterland trains at Lille Washington and is reported in excellent condition after a trial at Canonsburg. Wesley P Balch, noted horseman, committed suicide in his Commonwealth building office amid financial troubles.
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Forty Hours Devotion Begins At St James Church
The observance began in St James RC Church Wilkinsburg on Sunday and continues tomorrow with a continuous cycle of prayer as it moves from parish to parish throughout the year.
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Storm battered steamer Bawnmore reaches port after gale
The Bawnmore from Montevideo arrived in Queenstown in a terribly battered condition after a ferocious gale on November 5. Seas six hours high swept 49 horses overboard, water flooded the engine room, and the crew jettisoned part of the cargo to reach safety. The ship later ran short of coal, making the voyage a near miracle.
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Montevideo
Earthquake Felt in Monmouth Shire and Local Oddities
A slight earthquake was felt in Monmouth shire on Saturday lasting nine seconds. Two boys in Kappa Illinois found about 40 pearls along the Mackinaw River and were offered $22 for the pair in Peoria. Signor Antonell plans to visit Abyssinia to soothe King Menelik against Italian domination. Higgins and Smalley’s stable at Geneva New York burned. John Hall perished while attempting to save the horses. Fourteen horses and two mules perished. Fourteen citizens of Dodge County Georgia were arrested by U.S. deputy marshals for conspiracy in the murder of J Forsyth of Normandale on October 7. James H. Stark of the Boston British American Association reports Northern Ireland is Srnaperene and cites Dillon and Parnell’s campaign as the cause of suffering in the south. Traveling men in Seattle protest Victoria licensing under the McKinley law, with drummers facing a $50 license.
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Dodge County
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Normandale
James H. Stark
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Parnell
Windfall for Barking man from American will
A Londoner named Freake, keeper of horses for a Barking mineral water firm, learns he inherits £20,000 from an American uncle. The estate totals £60,000 and will be divided equally among Freake and two others. He plans to travel to America to prove his title.
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America
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Barking
Lucky Man
Kate Churchill Held on $1000 Bond for Court
Kate Churchill of 72 Pike Street was held for court in $1000 bond by Alderman McKenna yesterday for Ken Seene. This is her second offense. the first time she escaped with a fine, but now the case will be pushed.
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No. 72
Pike Street
Alderman McKenna
Ken Seene
Critics protest appointment of American wine cellar manager
Reports in various papers condemn the appointment of H. A. Curiel of New York as general manager of the Imperial Hungarian wine cellars. A decree by the Minister of Commerce and Agriculture confirms the move and notes anticipated actions against unnamed American importers.
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Bupa Pestu
H. A. Curiel
New York
Sicilian rep goods for wrappers advertised in Sunday's issue
The ad notes Sicilian rep items for wrappers sold Sunday at 10c, described as a three-counter price comparison by merchants. It claims a single counter with one price offers a safe purchase, and states items were secured from a recent New York auction sale. Thurston Bros. of Allegheny are cited.
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Thurston Bros
Allegheny
Summer Hat and Bonnet Sale At Horne & Warp
Unused bonnets and hats slashed to five dollars each on Tuesday and Wednesday after a clearance from the prior sale. Lapres jackets advertised as vast assortment from top makers with varied fits. Horne & Co. Penn Avenue and Fifth Avenue stores offer new seasonal imports from Paris London and New York via Pascers Jones at 29 Fifth Avenue.
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Severe cold delays tour plans after Donegal exposure
The subject suffered severe cold from exposure during a late Donegal tour. His illness will likely prolong his Southwest activities and delay his departure for London.
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London
Echo of Tycino Case Before High Court in London
Angelo Castioni, wanted by Switzerland for the murder of Councillor Rossi during Tycino unrest, faced a hearing in the Queen's Bench division. Sir Charles Russell argued Castioni acted during wartime as wealthy citizens sought to end the intolerable state. further proceedings were adjourned.
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Rossi
Tycino
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Q. C
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General King's Ascension Honored in Paris Banquet
A banquet at the Grand Hotel celebrated General King's appointment as American consul with 140 guests. Dr. Thomas Evans led a committee of American residents. Minister Whitelaw Reid attended as a guest and toasts were exchanged to President Carnot and to Franco American friendship.
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Harbinger of Peace and Czarowitz Visit Notes
Lord Salisbury calls the Czarowitz visit to India a good omen for peace and entente among nations as Italy France and Germany discuss treaties. A Brussels radical suffrage petition sparks alert. a Paris court may hear the Stanley matter amid European questions.
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India
Irish Leaders At New York Benefit Meeting At Met Opera
Large crowd fills the Metropolitan Opera House as Irish societies in New York host OConnor OBrien Dillon Sullivan Harrington and Gill for Erin’s benefit. Governors Hill and Abbott, plus many dignitaries attend as Dillon and OBrien address the audience and a fighting fund is announced totaling 37000 dollars.
State Line Route Feasible Says Resident Engineer
P H Irwin of the B and C road has reviewed the Uniontown to Morgantown line and reports the proposed route feasible. He will finalize plans for about ten miles of the projected State line before competition.
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B, & C. Road
Uniontown
Morgantown
Weather Telegrams and River Readings
Special wires report river levels from Warren River to Cinciamari River with feet and inches, conditions cloudy and cool. Observers note drizzle, rain, and stationary stages at several locations, including Evansville and Wheeling, with departures listed and temperatures around 47 to 49 degrees.
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Opening Days Winter Millinery Sale at The Cash Store
Jos Homve Co. advertises a New York Auction Silk sale at 21 to 94 inch lengths in black surah sarah durabri gros grain and drapery silks with prices from 45 to 89 cents. Thornton Bros at 128 Federal St Allegheny announces sale days November 11 and 13.
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Peon Avenue
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Federal St
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Penn Avenue
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