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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 21, 1889

Page

6

Brothers and League Contact Fight Looms Over Pittsburgh Club

John M. Ward and Ed Hanlon discuss the Brotherhood threat and league injunctions as Pittsburgh stock is disposed and contracts signed with Banlon Fields Miller Koehne Galvin. Glasscock signs for the old League while Johnson heads to Cincinnati for a club move amid signing and restructuring.

John M. Ward Brotherhood Hanlon Pittsburg Glasscock Ed Hanlon Mr. Ward Pittisburg Banlon League

Williamson's Talk Sparks Brotherhood Meeting Confusion

Ed Williamson of the Brotherhood Chicago club tells a reporter the previous day’s gathering was informal and that next meeting details and new signings are not being disclosed. He denies rumors of men refusing to support the union and cautions against guessing names or intentions.

Chicaeo Ed Williamson Brotherhood Chicago Club Brotherhood Ward Bood

Glasscock Signs Cleveland Shortstop for Forest City League

In Cleveland Jack Ginscock signed E J McKean the Cleveland shortstop to the Forest City League team for next season. Glasscock plans further signings in Boston and Indianapolis and claims two contracts with several offers reportedly on the table. He attached his name to the deal with a $2200 next season figure and was offered additional advances.

Dietatech Cleveland Jack Ginpcock E J. McKean Glanscock Boston McGeachy Indianapolis Denny Coll

McDermith Re-Elected President of Tri-State League

Tri-State League meeting updates include re election of President McDermith and new officers. Directors elected from Mansfield Canton Akron and Youngstown. Championship season runs April 30 to September 16 with salary fixed at a stated figure and scheduling planned among cities for admission and league operations.

Spirin Griziy McDermith Frank Brewer Dayton J. B. Barnes Charles H. Voeghe Mansfield Frank W. Torreyson William A. Willard McKeesport Claude Stewart Harry Uber Youngstown William Cirr Maeee Weeons Alae Bocsrary Ee Lanne J. Eee Brewer Canton S. M. Leichert Bhesting M E Akron A. E. Miller

Od Sport Signs Involve Pittsburg Club Incorporation

Messrs Hanlon Galvin and Ward visited the office and Galvin stated they had just signed Galvin, refuting magnates claims and hopes. The Pittsburg club plans to be duly incorporated before the league’s next meeting, with players eager for a landmark season in baseball.

Messrs Hanlon Galvin Ward Thin Pittsburg Fbe

Rowe's Tram and Bostox Sign Washington Players

Jack Rowe of Bus Brotherhood and Johnna Irwin with Conny Mack join Washington veterans Wise Rowe White making seven signings by the club this season.

Bostox Jack Rowe Bus Brotherhood Club ae Johnna _Irwin Oaper Conny Mack Washington Wise Rowe White Pew Boflaie Club

Pittsberg Players Promulgate Fostering Contracts

President Young issues fostering contracts with Pittsberg club members Charles Gray Jack Kelly Phil Routcliffe Kirby Baker Edward Mulharne Howard Sonn G Berger and Henry Jones in Wastrrotox on November 1.

Wastrrotox Young Pittsberg Club Charles Gray Jack Kelly Phil Routcliffe Kirby Baker Edward Mulharne Howard Sonn G. Berger Henry Jones

Killen Seeks Fight Challenge With Dominick McCaffrey

Pat Killen the Northwest heavyweight arrived in New York and announced a challenge to Dominick McCaffrey. He seeks a match on his terms, with or without gloves, and weighs about 215 pounds. Killen plans to stay only briefly to settle a relative’s estate and will be managed by Arthur Lumley while in the East.

Dom McCaffrey New York Pat Killen Northwest Killen Dominick McCaffrey Kilien Hoffman House Mets Enid Dominick Etul de Sethi Erates Teneipes Sullivan

International Baseball Association endorses unity at Detroit meeting

At the Detroit meeting on November 2 the International Baseball Association clubs from Detroit Toledo Toronto Hamilton London Syracuse Rochester and Buffalo affirmed unity and potential future expansion. Grand and Saginaw sought future action while Columbus O and the American Association could be invited. Descent. Mills of Detroit was expected to be elected president. No major action before adjournment.

Detroit Mis International Baseball Association Toledo Toronto Hamilton London Syracuse Rochester Buffalo Columbue O American Association Grand Saginaw White Buffalo Club International Association International National League OM B Mills F. Is

Back Calls Happy Jack Traitor for Deserting Brotherhood

Indianapolis dispatch reports "Back" Erling arriving to stop desertion of Brotherhood members. Ewing calls Glasscock a traitor before a conference. the piece notes initial support for the League and possible punitive actions against defectors.

Happy Jack Indianapolis Erling Brotherhood Arthur Pong Aries Ewing Sava Ewing GI “Glasscock Andeonns League Tnt

St John Resigns From Professional Rowing Over Teemer Incident

In bitter terms J A St John denounces professional oarsmen and withdraws from rowing. He declares he will not assist the Boston inaugural meeting of a new professional association to be held on the 6th of next month, citing the Teemer race trouble.

St. Louis J. A. St. John Gandaur Boston

Southern Trip Dates Planned for Local Baseball Club

Harry Smith outlines spring itineraries for the Florida based club with games in Pensacola and New Orleans and other cities. He plans to post contracts after the holidays as the team tours before the championship season opens. A pitcher and several veterans are expected to rejoin, though no signings have been made yet.

Florida Harry Smith Pensacola New Orleans Otek Wece Nicalek Oer Aes

Slavin Ready to Fight Sullivan in America

Archie Sinclair in London reports Slavin the Australian champion challenged John L. Sullivan to a public match under London prize ring rules. A fight to a finish is proposed with stakes of 100 to 10,000 and articles to be drawn up promptly for immediate arrangement.

Slavin Telegnam New Yorke Arthur T. Lumley Archie Sinclair London John L. Sullivan America

Entries at Clifton for tomorrows races in New York

Telegram from Clifton lists entries for tomorrow’s races with multiple horses under selling and weight terms. Thoroughbreds named include Owen Golden Middlestone Lemoine HY Siree Becky Knott Mabel Gienn Laure ee Carlowlin Sliver Star Woodstock Glen Al mond Beahyne Ten ir Grid Jennie McFarland Lan caster Lancaster Van lid Ra Asn't Teli Fannie H Lakewood Sho oe nF ai welter Handicap.

New Yor Clifton Owen Golden Middlestone Lemoine HY Becky Knott Mabel Gienn Laure Ee Carlowlin War Sliver Star Glen Almond Beaheyne Jennie McFarland Fee Cenlary Lancaster van Lid Ra Teli Fannie H Seatick Vivid Lakewood Furlonariusa Paleon Mplire Giron Zangbar Il Fieve

Glassware price uniformity talks stall over scheme houses

The table glass trade seeks uniform prices as negotiations stall with scheme houses that sell goods with glassware gifts. Manufacturers want direct buys from jobbers, while scheme houses buy from factories. The dispute centers on cheaper, large‑lot purchases undermining jobbers and prices. Indiana and Ohio makers resist due to advantageous costs.

Indiana Ohio

Cronin trial alternates with Beggs defense move

The Cronin trial featured the defense calling State's Attorney Longenecker to testify as Beggs seeks an alibi for Martin Burke. Witnesses traced Clan na Gael activities, examined inner circles, and detailed letters between Spelman and Beggs as prosecutors press lines of inquiry.

Cronin Beggs Clan-na-Gael Burke Pcaco Longenecker O'Sullivan Martin Burke Matt Danahy Clark Street Chicago Avenue Jin Burke P. H. Nolan Camp 20 Patrick Cooney William Coughlin John O'Malley John F. Finerty John F Finerty Clan-ne-Gael Doctor Cronin Matthew P. Brady Francis P. Gleason Republican Club Grand Pacific John Dwyer Clan-na- Gael National Assembly John 8 Mullin Order Foster Beare Aiece John F. Benge Spelman Hubbard Pelman Reyes

Not a White Horse at All in Cronin Trial

In Cronin trial notes, defense plans to show the horse that carried Dr. Cronin from his office on May 4 was not white, potentially exonerating Pat Dinan’s livery. Louis Budenhilder of Hoboken is expected to testify that a black horse pulled the buggy and that the doctor could drive away.

Beggs John F. O'Mally Northtown Matt Danahy William Coughlin O’malley Danshy Burke James L Buffalo Lyman N.J Cronin

Back to Private Life Exposes Stage Hustle

Detective John McTighe attended a rehearsal at the Academy yesterday and posed as Old Sleuth to lure 15 year old Mand Glannock toward a staged meeting with a Cincinnati man. The ruse ends with the girl returning home, illustrating the lure of fame over a dull home life.

John McTighe Academy Mand Glannock Theater Mand Orr Cincinnati J. B. Glannock East Third Street

Bedillion Release Mixup Corrected in Court News

Yesterday's court note misidentified Frank L. Bedillion as released on habeas corpus. Those familiar with jeweler Thomas P. Bedillion know the correct subject was different, and the error was clarified.

Court News Frank L. Bedillion Thomas P. Bedillion

The Gut tend Tomorrow Horse Entries and Thursday Coat Sale

The telegram lists horse race names and odds for upcoming events including Lomax Gloster and Athenian fig Tid, plus a Thursday sale advertising men's overcoats and suits at sharply reduced prices. The promotion notes special Thursday bargains at Fy a G. C. on Grant and Diamond streets opposite the new Court House.

Gutenberg Guttend Lomax Gloster Bonnie Lass Ronald Harold Lagge Fire Furlon Pat Dacor Ranning Bordelaise Lane Carnot % Hornside N Fe Bisch Tech Tuasher Nikk Festus Eptane Mickey Dim Yantes Joe Heineman Pome Rae Brows Fargo G. C Cor Grant and Diamond Sts New Court House

Selection of fur shoulder capes at Aniakrstilite Gallery

A sale of shoulder capes in fur including bisck astrachan black Persian lamb seal mink martin Bomian sable and other varieties offered by Aniakrstilite Gallery located at 516 Markarg chee im Pittaburg with a wide range of styles and prices.

Aniakrstilite Gallery Markarg Chee Im Pittaburg

Wanamaker Souvenirs for Pan American delegates stir debate

A Washington dispatch reports John Wanamaker and other Philadelphia merchants seek free advertising via the Pan American Congress. Delegates receive costly souvenirs detailing Wanamaker’s store with 14 page illustrated address and 23 drawings, linking retail wonders to official reports.

Washington John Wanamaker Philadelphia Pan-American Congress Dispatcn New York Sun Wanamaker Mr. Wanamaker U.S.A John Wanamakers Thes Rcological International American Congress Iteas Pan-Americana General Catal John Wan Bolin Jon International Congress Wallack Mansion American Congress

Alderman Cassidy aims to close Firat ward disorderly houses

Protests greet Alderman Cassidy’s pledge to shut disorderly houses in the Firat ward last night. Proprietors stayed open as the ‘Squire promised morning actions while Miss Maggie Basendorf reiterated plans to establish a home for unfortunate women amid unresolved political tensions.

Cassidy Firat Squire Maggie Basendorf Poe Het

Xmas Crayon Orders Deposit Promise at Gallery

A fragmentary note from a 7 gallery listing mentions a deposit on Christmas crayon orders and a promise about color fade resistance. Names and legible details are unclear, leaving uncertainty about parties and commitments.

Gas Mains Expansion and Pressure Challenges in Philadelphia

A historical notice discusses enlarged gas mains to cope with rising demand, noting low pressure fears and consumer impact. It mentions eight inch lines and a six inch line, with plans for larger mains to improve supply and security of service amid current high pressure levels.

Securi Philadelphia

Central Presbyterian Church seeks funds amid pastor resignation

A congregational meeting of Central Presbyterian Church Allegheny last night aimed to raise funds to cover debt and mortgage. Members approved a subscription drive with pledges including $1000 from two donors, and a committee was formed to approach Presbytery for a dissolution of Rev Hays’s pastoral relations.

Central Presbyterian Church Allegheny L . Hays Ogden Id Tik John Ogden Anderson Charles Whiston Hays Nortan Snes Redue George Irwin

Kilrain Aims for Sullivan Rematch After California Offer

Kilrain, living quietly in Toronto, says he plans to pursue another fight with Sullivan after settling his Mississippi legal matter. He seeks a $5 a side bout and aims to dispute the July result, warning he has a wife and family to support but will not abandon the ring without a decisive rematch.

Toronto Kilrain Bohole Sullivan Bostonian el Et Paar Pesan Governants Souey Besink California Athletic Club McAuliffe

Fight to Finish for 10,000 Purse in San Francisco

Report of a boxing match in San Francisco on November 2 featuring Billy McCarthy likely from Boston in a world championship bout. The event drew strong excitement as the club discussed a purse and rules limiting bets to 10,000. Kelleher suffered a cut lip after a hard exchange and was knocked out in the twenty first round.

San Francisco Billy McCarthy Ber Boston Toons California Fulda Ginee L. Sullivan Peter Jackson Andrews Kelleher

Local football arrangements tease a Thanksgiving clash

Messrs. C. D. Thompson and A plan a football trip to Detroit on Thanksgiving Day. The strongest possible teams from both cities are discussed with plans for a decisive game. Detroit club will have home advantage and choices of players. Several candidates for positions are named including James McCord McCance Fry Ewing Preston and Tepresated their schools seek meaningful contests.

Messrs C. D. Thompson Detroit Detrorenieaie Pires Remmeee James 5. McCord McCance Fry Eran Ewing Preston

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