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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 12, 1889

Page

6

Brotherhood Meetings Shake Minor Leagues at Exposition Park

Report on the Brotherhood gathered in New York notes a key meeting of baseball officials at the Fifth Avenue Hotel. Discussions cover classification schemes, arbitration matters, and minor association protections. Leases of Exposition Park to the Brotherhood and stock in Sunol trotting horse are mentioned alongside remarks from Spalding and other magnates.

Mr. Spalding Messrs. Houlon Johnson Exposition Park Brotherhood Club Mr. Bonner Wonder Sunol Brotherhood League and American Association Thea Fifth Avenue Board of Arbitration

Ground conditions force postponement of Exposition event

Flooding at Exposition venues prompts rescheduling to tomorrow and Thursday in Erewade. Squirrel il Gun Cinch Quinn Wil manages the event. Mike Quinn, veteran first baseman, is also involved with Tri-State Lasrve in a guided session and jabs.

Mike Quinn

Pittsburg to form Brotherhood club with Hanlon drive

Messrs Hanlon and Johnson pushed stock sales for a proposed Players club in Pittsburg. They sold about 11000 dollars worth and leased Exposition Park for five years to house the venture. Mayor MecCallin said plenty of money exists in the city and Pittsburg capital should own the club.

Hanlon Johnson MecCallin Pittsburg Itteborg John M. Ward Messia Hanlon and Johnson Exposition Park Arbuckis & Co Nésand Chase Wi Ebay Ward Messrs Hanlon and Denny and Glasscock Messrs. Hanlon and Pittburg

Sunol the Greatest Trotting Wonder Sold to Bonner

New York November 11 Robert Bonner purchased Sunol from Governor Stanford California Sunol trotted a mile in a paralleled time for a three year old of 200 g considering her age the performance is regarded as the greatest ever by a trotting horse. Bonner would not disclose the price but said he had paid more for Sunol than for any horse before.

Brotherhood Mir. Spalding Chicago Ward Sutcliffe Cleveland Forest City Anson Tim Brash Indianapolis Club Hooster Rae Cam Orn Glasscock Denny Indiananelis Brooklyn Cincinnati Athletics Columbus St. Louis Louisville Howl Stratford In Robert Bonner Sunol Stanford California Bunol Bonner Mane Jay Eye Robert Honner United States New York Vanderbit

Clarke Defeats Nangle in Sprint at Homewood Park

P Clarke of Cambria City beats Fred Nangie in a 200 a side sprint at Homewood Park yesterday morning. Nangle conceded seven yards after penalties as spectators watched a heavy track race won by Clarke. Herman Smith fired the pistol and spectators noted Nangle’s early faults before the finish.

P. Clarke Cambria City Fred Nangie Tana Homewood Park Nangle Herman Smith Clarke Ludges

Clifton race card listing for New York events

Tomorrow's entries at Clifton outline five races with purses and entrants. Madeline colt and Hemet appear in the first, Sierra Nevada handicap features Honaliza and J McFarland ton, and several others like Peril Manor and Manhattan are shown in the lineups. The card includes six furlongs to three quarters of a mile events and a one mile race with noted horses such as Young Lake Swifterin Ocean Vivid and Wild Cherry.

New York Clifton Madeline Colt Hemet Lady Agnes Maggie K Wander West Millie Honaliza J. McFarland Troy van D van IM Peg Young Lake Swifterin Ocean Vivid Ware Wild Cherry

New Year racing entries listed for Elisabeth track

Telegram from Tepelial to the Dispatch outlines today’s entries at Elisabeth for two races. First race features added weights and a one mile distance with horses such as Winona Zephyrus and pilots like Baile Sonwena, while the second event includes a six furlong sweepstakes with Bohemian Arab Pelham Giroudes and St Valentine among the listed runners.

Elisabeth Eridentin Baile Sonwena MG Euceall Ae Winona Zephyrus Eotea Reece Tulla Black- Siam Pilgrim Cortland Veronica Lil Serermetaes Oregon Sam Shoree Aix Forlones Bohemian Giroudes Sir Evans St. Valentine

Local Racing Results at Elizabethtown New Jersey

At Elizabethtown New Jersey on November 11 a series of five races was run. Forham won the opening five furlongs with Blor rock second and esc third in 1:63. The six furlong second race and a six furlong third race saw Benit Ta and Hisiiabarg win respectively, with Dunboyne and Glendale taking places. The final six furlongs produced Golden Reet Gienmoor finishing second and Bradford third in a close race with no explicit time recorded.

Elizzantra N. J Forham Blorrock Esc Hisiiabarg Dunboyne Glendale Golden Reet

Lawrenceville Brotherhood club eyed for Thirty sixth street grounds

A Lawrenceville baseball patron said yesterday there is strong support for a Brotherhood club if it locates in the vicinity of Thirty sixth street near the A V RR. Prominent local businessmen including street car interests and a brewing firm will supply capital if grounds are chosen there.

Lawrenceville Thirty-sixth Street A. V. RR Crounds

Swindler Lobley Brought to Justice by Inspector Byrnes

New York reports Samuel Lobley, a 25 year old famed jewelers swindler, captured by Inspector Byrnes after years of crimes. He forged bank certification in 1881, fled to England, was jailed in Canada, and faces indictments in New York with possible 100 additional complaints.

New York Byrnes Samuel Lobley Alfred Smith Broadway Lobley England America Canadas Kingston John Clark Philadelphia Lobler

McCaffrey Seeks Sullivan Fight in San Francisco Tentative Conference Promised

Dominick McCaffrey plans to meet John L. Sullivan in San Francisco as a California Athletic Club purse of at least 7500 dollars is discussed. McCaffrey sold his Union Square saloon to fund the venture and hopes arrangements are completed by Wednesday night if Sullivan arrives from Boston.

Dominick McCaffrey New York John L. Sullivan San Francisco Dispatch Sullivan Boston Kilrain California Athletic Club McCaffrey Union Square Dominick Harry Alden Mike Kelly Boston Baseball Club Barkis Willin Pittsburg McAuliffe Mr. Sullivan Cincinnati John L California Rember Gee McCaffrey

Field Against Reed Dominates Speakership Race In Congress

Within a week a majority of the House is expected to convene with Speakership contenders Cannon Henderson and Burrows already in town. Reed leads the race with a current pole position but needs solid support on ballot one and a gain on ballot two. Some foresee consolidation among other candidates to block Reed.

Wasmineron Congress Messrs Cannon Henderson Burrows Ohio McKinley Reed

Governor Foraker Reflects on No Hope for a Third Term

In an interview with CrscIsNATI on November 11 Governor Foraker cites liquor interests as the main cause of his defeat, noting hostility across the state and nation. He says he bears no ill will toward opponents and that third term talks had little impact outside Cincinnati.

Crscisnati Foraker Comey Suspbell Cincinnati

Contractor Martin Joyes in Court Watch for Knockdown

Martin Joyes, a contractor, faced legal trouble after knocking down Patrick Fitzsimmons at the Point. An information was filed before Alderman McDlasters, and Joyes is set for a hearing on Wednesday.

Martin Joyes Patrick Fitzsimmons Alderman McDlasters Joyce

Notice of funeral for John Munhall in 1538

Brief funeral notice for John Munhall aged 1 year 10 months, with residence details garbled in OCR. States a funeral to be announced hereafter.

Avitata Hises John Munhall

Allegheny Water Plan Moves To Secure River Power

The Allegheny Water Committee reviews bids for Troy Hill pumping engines with Gordon Steam Pump Co. favored at 2125 dollars while Hughes Steam Pump Co. and Wilson Snyder & Co. submit other bids. A separate resolution expands plans for pure water supply including extending a main to Nine Mile Island and building a reservoir and filter plant.

Allegheny Water Committee Troy Hill Wilson, Snyder & Co Hughes Steam Pump Company Cleveland Gordon Steam Pump Company Hamilton Gordon Company Adobe Reserve Township East Street Armstrong Howard Street Messrs Lowe Emrick Buente Cochran Corps of Engineers Nine-Mile Island Huling’s Eddy Logan's Eddy Messrs. Speer, Lowe and Henricka

Chambers Denies Window Glass Pool-Order Conspiracy

James A. Chambers of Chambers and McKee Window Glass Company rejected reports of a national pool among United States window glass manufacturers. He called the idea absurd, said his firm would not join any consolidation, and noted they price glass higher than the Pittsburg association to prove quality. Other manufacturers doubted the feasibility and practicality of a national pool.

James A. Chambers Chambers & McKee Window Glass Company United States Chambers Pittsburg Association

Chamber of Commerce Honors Pan American Delegates

At a regular directors meeting President Schmertz thanked members for entertaining Pan American delegates in the city and said the visitors requested thanks for the courteous treatment. The finance chair noted entertainment costs were modest. Anderson offered a resolution to ask the Navy Secretary to name a new steel war vessel in Pittsburgh. New members elected include D. M. Anderson Shaw Brothers William Schuette Sigismund Loew Thomas Evans and Frank Rham.

Chamber of Commerce Schmertz Chamber Batchellor Finance Committee Anderson

Man Injured After Train Grabs Drover on Bridge

Yesterday Jacob Reiber a 77 year old drover of Butler was crossing the railroad bridge at Herr's Island with his son when a locomotive struck them. The son escaped unhurt but the father was lodged on the cowcatcher and carried about 100 yards before the train stopped. He suffered a broken arm and was taken home by neighbors.

Jacob Reiber Butler Herr’s Island

Mozart Club Opens Season with Cinderella at Old City Hall

The Mozart Club presents its first concert of the season at Old City Hall featuring Heinrich Hofmann's cantata Cinderella for soprano Mr W B Wolfe mezzo soprano Mrs Mathilde Henkler and bass Mr E H Der oe with chorus and orchestra. The program includes Mendelssohn Fingal's Welcome overture.

Mozart Club Old City Hall Heinrich Hofmann Cinderella Mrr W. B. Wolfe Mathilde Henkler E. H. Deroe Harpoin John Cheshire Reid Motroi New York Deans Mendelssohn Fingal N. G. Wilcox Bellevue Borough Loftus Daniel Madden Alderman Jones Michael Iseneil

Willard Reelected WCTU Leader at National Convention

Miss Willard wins election as president of the National WCTU with 430 votes from 463 delegates amid an upstairs brawl over Morton's saloon license. She pledges to keep peace while upholding temperance. Mrs. Willard donates remaining book proceeds to the union, and college temperance efforts gain emphasis.

Crrcaco Miss Willard Foster New H. Hunt Boston Uth Sweet Home Morton Del Hiffman Z. G. Wallace Mary A. Woodbridge L. M. N. Stevens Esther Pugh Willard Woman’s Christian Temperance Union Miss Pugh Dickey Path Tpike DeaRy Sheet Iin Blestotn Wensers Women’s Christian Temperance Union Mesdeames Carhart Potter Home Missionary Society M. E. Church Cowhead Laura Haviland

Drunk dispute over Molasses Case Ends at South Side Station

A case described as Adam versus Eve arises from a South side arrest. Adam, a grocer on South Nineteenth street, and widow Mrs. Mary Sheehan of South Twenty seventh street were taken to the Twenty-sixth board station after molasses from the grocer stock spilled, both intoxicated and unable to explain how it happened. They were cleansed and held for Magistrate Brokaw's investigations.

Adam South Nineteenth Street Mary Sheehan South Twentyseventh Street Twenty-sighthoard Brokaw

Assistant Postmaster General Clarkson at local depot meeting leaders

Assistant Postmaster General Clarkson traveled from Washington on the Limited last night en route to Lexingto n Kentucky for Colonel Cassius funeral. McKean and District Attorney Lyon greeted him at the barrier then discussed the matter with McKnight and the arbitration panel weighing the Johnstown contractor claim.

McKean Walter Lyon Clarkson Washington Lexin Ky Cassius M. Faneral Pain Lyon Limited Mr. Wanamaker United States

New Orleans Report Quack Cure Promoted

G A Pickett claims a cosmetic remedy by Speer and Tatts Fille will cure any case of chronic constipation, urging those troubled by the dreadful ailment to try the treatment.

G.A Pickett Speer

Children’s Suits Sale Across All Sizes From 2 to 18

A department store promotes a wide range of children’s suits with discounts from 20 down to 3. The offer features wool and silk combinations, cashmere and cloth styles, many colors and patterns, and includes ages from 2 years to 18 years with affordable down payments.

van Dyke and Directoire Esa Point Duchesss

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