Burnham Arrives to Discuss Pittsburg Club Leadership
Ed Reilly of This City challenges any man in America for a championship weight match while Walter W. Burnham arrives in Pittsburgh to possibly take the manager role for next year. Burnham is escorted by Scandrett and Nimick to the Duquesne Club as directors weigh his fit.
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Walter W. Burnham
Pittsburg
Chicago Limited
Monongahela House
Burnham
Scandrett
New Haven
Conn
Mr. Scandrett
Duquesne
Nimick
Bornham
Prince
The
Himsekt
Hurnham
Mestre
McCall
Baseball Situation in This City Hints at New Franchise Moves
November discussions reveal the Wagner brothers seek to secure the Athletic franchise for a Players League aligned club, while National League officials threaten Cincinnati if Players resist. Philadelphia and other cities loom as potential sites. Chicago Boston and New York may shift to consolidations under Stal dings terms. The Wagner group aims to establish a first class club here with hope they win the franchise.
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Purilatelpha
Wagner Brothers
Players’ League
Caronel John Rogers
Cincinati
Cincininati
Leaene
Cincinnati
Abe
Chicago
Philadelphia
York
Cleveland
Boston
New York
McAlpin
Addison
Spalding
Wagner
Warners
Decker Soon to Leave Pittsburg Club Despite Check Incident
New York reports Decker of the Pittsburg S L club will not return next season after a questioned check drawn on the Second National Bank of Pittsburgh. O Neill cites no funds and notes Decker had been advanced for next season, while bank returns confirm the payment was refused.
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Pecl T
New York
Decker
Pittsburg S. L
Monisy
J. Palmer O'Neil
Ue Cig
Philadelyhia
J. Palmer
Nell
Mirbare
Tetrallrighy
C. W. Haavemever
O'Neil
O'eil
Maremeyer
Peventer
von Nat Erates
Pitteturs Club
Pacihinre Amd
Jeecker
O'Neill
Ube Bank
Beunell Looms Up in Players' League Turmoil Trade Rumors
Western secretary Beunell weighs in amid widespread rumors of disruption within the Players' League. Reports quote him on the league’s fragility and possible move to Cleveland, with hints of a major baseball sensation next season involving key clubs and executives.
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Haunell
Hin
Piincelt
Bronel
Prince
New York
Chicago
Te Kooen
Brapell
Cofeage
Cleveland
Local ball magnates dismiss Prince threats as bluff
The article reports that local baseball leaders dismiss President Prince of the P. L. threats as empty bravado and rank bluff, showing no fear of his statements.
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Prince
P. L
Mr. Prince
Nr Ee
Ex P. L. Officials Claim Honorable Exit From Play ers League
Former officials assert they left the Players League in good standing and with a principled stance. They describe their decision as honorable and note Bacon publicly backed their course.
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P. L
Players’ League
Sunes
Eee Bacon
Still Dickering. Johnson Offers to Sell Club in Cleveland Matter
Al Johnson makes another offer to sell his club to the N L New York November 19 meeting with Spalding Robinson, Byrne and others. Johnson prepared a written offer and will learn if it is approved by Saturday. Figures to be forwarded to Mr King for approval or disapproval.
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al Johnson
The
N. L
New York
Johnson
A. G. Spalding
Frank Robinson
Cleveland
Spalding
Chicago
J. W. Spalding
Robinson
Byrne
Brooklyn
King
Johns
Baldwin Eyes Indoor Baseball Contests For City
Mark Baldwin advocates arranging indoor base ball games in the city. He envisions securing a large rink and gathering 18 players soon, praising indoor baseball as a great addition for nearby cities and signaling a strong push for a local "go."
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Mark Baldwin
Reilly Seeks 133-Pound Lightweight Title Challenge
Pittsburg wrestler Ed Reilly plans to issue a 133 pound catch weight challenge for the lightweight American championship with a forfeit to back his claim. He aims to wrestle any man in America and will accept side bets while he lowers his weight. Reilly has pursued Sammy Taylor and vows to prove himself as a top light weight contender while maintaining a clean, disciplined life and hard work.
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Pittsburg
America
Peter Priddy
Ed Reilly
Penn Avenue
Owever
Nobeady
Chow
Reilly
Sammy Taylor
Taylor
Thetisburger
Slavin the pug buys London pub amid belt dispute
Slavin has purchased a London public house and plans to settle there. Richard K Fox demands a £200 deposit before awarding the champion belt, which Slavin threatens to smash once in his possession. He may deposit to obtain the belt he says he will guard with pride as a symbol of his prowess.
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Loxpox
Williams to Fight Unknown Opponent in Youngstown
A green fight to a finish is set for next Sunday morning in Youngstown between Hilly Williams of this city and an unknown opponent. Williams is trained by Jaci Bates. The bout is for a purse with both fighters to weigh under ten pounds.
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Youngstown
Hilly Williams
Williams
Jaci Bates
Gilford Dominates Weekday West Side Park Races
A clear chilly Nashville crowd watched slow track speeds at West Side Park. Gilford led multiple races with Teer Lorenzo and others finishing behind in a meet full of miscues and uncertain times.
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Nashville
West Side Park
Gilford
Omle
Lorenzo
Georgia Howe
Bob McUort
Scold
Frank Cbhan
Hridgelight
Dick Delyrnew
Tim , Tale
Farionge
Homewood Diving Park Directors Consider Next Year
Secretary McCracken of the Homewood Diving Park Association received widespread congratulations after the stockholders meeting Tuesday. He noted the newly elected directors may meet today but are unlikely to decide on meetings purses and stakes for next year, saying there is plenty of time.
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McCracken
Homewood Diving Park Association
New Haven Club Success and Yale Princeton Football Notes
Walter W. Bucnum leads the New Haven club to a victorious season as manager. Anew cinder path may be built at Exposition Park once the ball club is organized. Yale-Princeton football sees ticket disputes denied, Jim Hovin-Son’s emergency care, and plans for an afternoon Thanksgiving game at Eastern Park with strong attendance projections.
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Walter
Bcunham
New Haven
Coker
Exposition Park
Brother Cartor
St Hampden Park
Yale
Harvard
Trafford
Mena
Ramblers
Certail Jockers
Taylor
Little Jim
Kelward
Dundee
Jon Comms
New York
Benett
Lyceum Opera House
Neewons
Jim Hovin- Son
Lr. McDonald
Princeton
Traiper
Poe
McDonald
Jim
Wesleyan
University of Pennsylvania
Brooklyne Limited
Yale-Princeton
Omaka
Paris Murder Mystery Log Book Ends With Major Barttelot Death
In a Paris dispatch from Lowpox dated November 19, the final rear guard log book recounts Major Barttelot's death at the hands of Manyema near Stanley Falls. Benny Bonny describes orders, confrontations, and the moment the Major was shot as chaos broke out, followed by Bonny reporting the death to Sir Walter Barttelot and Jameson, and noting the discovery of the killer and subsequent actions including slave releases and punishments.
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Duslap
Lowpox
Rear Guard
Stanley
Benny
Barttelott
Major Barttelot
Stanley Falla
Tippoo Tib
Mimi
Abdullah
Stanley Falls
Major
Soma
Manyema
Somai
W. Benny
Sardi
Walter Barttelot
William Bonny
Jameson
Falls
Sir Walter Barttelot
Assassin Podelesky Named in Seleverstroff Murder
Paris dispatch reports the assassin of General Seleverstroff as Podelesky a Russian Pole in Benoff firm service. He was invited to the General’s hotel room after delivering a note and was later arrested with two Nihilists. Police found a modest Montmartre lodgings case of cartridges and revolutionary papers.
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Paris
Selevershoff
Hotel de Bade
Podelesky
Benoff
Allen
France
Gallicia
Poland
Rue Simact
Montmatre
Drop in pig iron markets signals fears in London
Glasgow reports a severe drop in the pig iron market from London warnings of financial trouble. A flood of sales left brokers anxious, with warrants nearly unsalable. Prices fell across varieties: Scotch 50s 3d to 48s 10d, Middlesbrough 46s 9d to 41s, Hematite 5s to 55s 9d cash, closing at the day’s low.
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Glascow
London
Middlesbrough
Sis
Quieting the Rumors About the Duchess of Marlborough
A London statement defends the Duke and Duchess of Marlborough against rumors of poor finances. It notes the Duchess has a life interest yielding at least 40,000 pounds yearly, and explains an American judgment claim as misinterpreted by New York reports.
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Duchess of Marlborough
Dunlap
Ylr
Loxwpox
New York
Alanon
Duchess of Marlborough avoids financial impact from court judgment
The text notes a London mansion purchase to insure her life and a United States court judgment taken for the amount advanced, saying the operation was purely legal and does not affect the Duchess of Marlborough's pecuniary position.
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London
Ris
United States
Duchess of Marlboronyn
Balfour Denounces Opponents in Public Address
Associated Press report of Mr. Balfour speaking at Southport on November 18. He laments calumnies from rivals and criticizes Gladstone and others while noting financial rumors and bank liquidity actions amid Irish and continental tensions. A separate note covers a Dublin court convicting William O'Brien and others of conspiracy. Belgrade reports Servia Austria relations improving. A Cork railway meeting outlines £70,000 spending to ease regional distress. A Paris spy arrest closes the items.
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Associated Press
Balfour
Southport
Treland
Mitchellstown
Mr. Gladstone
Ireland
Gladstone
Dillon
O’brien
America
Clonmel
William O’brien
John Dillon
Patrick O' Brien
John Cullinane
Thomas Walsh
Patrick Mockler
Mr. Bolton
Smith-Barry
Dublix
Cork
Eager for Gore Over Schoolyard Code Fight at Hopkins
A Baltimorean and a Johns Hopkins student plan a duel after an insulting remark about the other’s sister. Seconds, weapons, and a private car ride to a secluded spot north of Druid Hill Park are arranged, with a club man supervising the weapon purchase.
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Druid Hill Park
Baltimore
Southernera
Richmond Club
Richmond
Youths Prefer Verne to Defoe in Reading Habits
A Boston Courer note discusses youth taste shifting from Daniel Defoe to Jules Verne, blaming excessive description and reflection in older novels. It recalls Walter Scott abridgment drama and jokes about editors like Doolittle praising scissors over pen for quick writing.
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M. Jules Simon
Robinson Crusoe
Jules Verne
Defoe
Walter Scott
Hal
Jack
Miller Obituary notice for Emma M Miller Allegheny
Emma M Miller daughter of John and Margaret Miller died November 19 1800 in her 20th year. Funeral from the parents residence 26 Main Street Allegheny on Friday afternoon at 1 o'clock. Interment private.
Resolutions Trigger Clash Over London Bureau Plans
National World’s Fair Commission session grows tense as Massey defends Foreign Affairs against an Executive Committee resolution to deny London bureau funding. Waller and Allen press for clearing misunderstandings, while grounds and buildings discuss Lake Front site plans for the fair with Jackson Park as main venue.
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CuicaGo
National World's Fair Commission
Ar. Massey
Delaware
Chicago
Executive Committee
London
Foreign Affairs Committee
Massey
Congressional Commission
Waller
Commissioner Waller
Foreign Affairs Commission
de Young
Allen
New York
Wueerers
Committee On Foreign Affairs
Martindale
Lake Front
Jackson Park
Midway
Washington Park
Lady Managers Organize As Government Grants Aid
Curiaco November 19 The Board of Lady Managers of the World's Columbian Exposition met to participate in the work. President Palmer announced the historic step of women being fully recognized by the Government in a great public trust. A temporary organization was formed naming Mrs. William H. Felton of Georgia asTemporary President and Miss Cora Payne of Kentucky as Temporary Secretary.
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Curiaco
Palmer
National Commission
Congress
William H. Felton
Georgia
Cora Payne
Kentucky
Congressional peacemakers adjourn after world fair inquiry
The Congressional committee overseeing the World’s Fair progress concluded its inquiry and adjourned sine die. Potter Palmer and Otto Young, members of the Board of Directors, were examined at length about methods to advance the project and its overall supervision.
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Curcaco
Messrs
Potter Palmer
Otto Young
Tooul Board of Directors
Ceny Aieere Ong
Soames
The People’s Store Jackets and Wraps Rush Pittsburg
The People’s Store on Fifth Avenue Pittsburg reports record jacket sales last week despite rain. Shoppers find the store’s large stock daily replenished with plain one price figures and money savings noted. Dress goods silk departments brim with fabrics for dresses and costumes. Millinery offers stylish headgear at modest prices.
Weather brief for Western Pennsylvania region
Fragmented OCR weather note shows temperatures around 45 degrees with a possible maximum and minimum entry. Mentions Western Pennsylvania region and a time indication likely 10100 A M. Content is incomplete and non-specific.
Weather Bulletin Describes Broad Storm Movements
Special weather bulletin reports the Maine storm dissipating across the ocean and a Lake Superior center moving toward Montreal. High pressure spans from Atlantic to Pacific with Denver as its center. unsettled conditions remain near the lake region and North Atlantic coast. Light rain in lake regions and Key West. overall country mostly fair.
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Maine
Lake Superior
Montreal
St. Lawrence Valley
Atlantic
Pacific
Mexico
Canada
Denver
Lake
North Atlantic Coast
Key West
South Atlantic
Special Telegrams From The Dispatch Rivers Rise And Fall
Morgantown reports the River at six feet and falling with cloudy weather and a 47 degree thermometer at 4 PM. Browneville notes two feet three inches and falling, cloudy and cool. Warren River five feet nine inches and stationary with cold rain. Allegheny Junction river fourteen feet six inches and stationary, cloudy and cool. Carma River nineteen and a half feet and steady. Louisville river rising with canal treet at falls ten point four feet and locks twenty two point five feet. business good, weather clear and pleasant but windy. river rose four inches. Cincinnati river three feet six inches and stationary, clear and cool. Heeling river seventeen feet and rising, cloudy and cold. Departed Allen for Pittsburgh at 1 AM.
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Morgantown
Browneville
Warren
Allegheny Junction
Louisville
Cincinnati
Allen
Pittaberg
Ocean Steamship Movements
Steamship movements reported with reference to London port and shipping lines, noting irregular timing and terse status updates. Details are scarce, but indicate routine transit activity and possible delays affecting vessels.
Drowning in Arkansas Mountain Stream Near Mt Olive
A report from Izard county states Jack Branchcomb and two daughters of Dr. Hamilton aged 15 and 17 drowned while crossing a small mountain stream near Mt. Olive. The pair clung to Branchcomb as the水 filled the river and all three disappeared. No bodies have been recovered.
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Little Rock
Izard County
Jack Branchcomb
Hamilton
Mt. Olive
Swallowing Grape Seeds Cited By New York Doctor
A New York physician warned of danger from swallowing grape seeds after observing a colleague avoid seeds at lunch. He said post mortems on grape seed cases show serious interior complications can arise, prompting caution when eating grapes.
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California
New York
Rival land grant claimants in Minnesota suit
In St Paul on November 19 a Supreme Court suit over ownership of about 40 acres of swamp land along the Duluth and Winnipeg Railroad began. The Governor granted the lands to Duluth and Winnipeg this year, while Minneapolis and St. Cloud Railroad claims the land was deeded to them in 1882 and seeks cancellation of the other deed and an injunction against further swamp land selections.
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St. Paul
Supreme Court
Duluth and Winnipeg
Minnesota
Duluth and
Winnipeg
Minneapolis and St. Cloud Railroad
Duluth
J G Bennett Co Leading Hatters and Farriers
J G Bennett & Co unveils new seal and Persian jackets with queen style collars and Perssianer details. Also features seal sacques in various lengths, capes, and tailored fit offerings. Store promotes silver trunks and sterling tableware selections.
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Bexwert & Co
Wood Street
Fifth Avenue
Ordinance Authorizes Opening Larimer Avenue Pittsburgh
No. 16L N ordinance authorizes the chief of public works to survey and open Larimer avenue from Shetland Street to Orphan Street within 60 days. Damage and benefits will be assessed under Pennsylvania law. Enacted October 27 1890 with mayoral approval and city officials signing.
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Larimer Avenue
Shetland Street
Orphan Street
Pittsburg
Department of Public Works
Department of Public War
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
H. P. Ford
Select Council
Geo. Booth
Geo. L. Holliday
Common Council
Marte
L Gourley
Black Street
Clearview Street
Negley Avenue
Department of Potkie
Pittsbarg
Clear View Street
Assembly
A. D. Loon
A. D. Ish
GE Booth
G. L. Holliday
E. J. Martin
H. L Gourley
Robt, Ostermaier
Wwe
Mellon and
Beatty Street
Hays Street
Pilsbury
Mellon
Black Streets
Beatty and
Mellon Street
H. PB. Ford
Geu. Booth
G. Iz Holliday
Eagar Sag Sester
R Gourbaley
Hodere Ostermaier
A. D
Municipal Hall
General Office
Department of Awards
EL M. Bigelow
Pursncac
Novaimber
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John K. Rogers
Beunell
P.L
West
BT Doxlap’s Cable Company
Will
Sporting Notes
Frank Flint
Aingly
Bonny
Major Parttelot
Bartellot
Sandi
Awaris
Samai
William Borsit
Sanza
William Horny
Unarin
William Boxy
Emin Pasha
W. Bonny
Glasgow
Panlaf
Stock Exchange
Bank of England
Rothschilds
Servia
Austria
Belgrade
Belfort
Johns Hopkins
Mighier
Boston Courter
Doolittle
Congressional Committee
Commission
Chauncey Depew
Windom
Depew
Legislative
Ac Ee
People's Store
Fifth Ave
Vania
West Virginia
United States Signal Services
Bath
Ocean Steamship Movements
Campbell & Dick
Arkansas
Tutt
Burdock
Sieele
Lizzie Roberts
Sandy Hook
New York Star
Ovef
JOS. Fleming & Son
Market ST
Pittsburg, PA
wolf-Ussu
Smithfield ST
Rosa
J.G. Bennett & CO
Harpy & Hares
Smithfield Street
MW. Patterson's
Sixth Avenue
Trinity Church
J. G. Bennett & Co
Jas. McKez
N. Patterson’s
J. A. Burgoon
Burgoon
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Ohio ST
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