Why They’ll Fight A Talk With the Local Club Manager
An extended interview with Manager Hanlon details why players are uniting against the League, cites Rowe and White cases, and hints at a Brotherhood strategy. He criticizes Detroit Stearns and Nimick and contrasts New York management with Boston and Chicago handling of visiting clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanlon
Hewitt
Washington
Zuth Phelps
American Association
Ball Players’ Brotherhood
Rowe
White
Brotherhood
Stearns
Detroit
Pittsburg
Mr. Stearns
Nimick
League
New York
Asbury Park
Esse
Mr. Hanlon
Boston
Day
Mutrie
Clarkson
Wes
Hewitt to Sell Capital Park Assets Next Week
Walter Hewitt announces Capital Park including fencing brick chairs and other material will be sold next week. Rumor suggests he may have sold his League franchise to the Brooklyn club though this is unlikely. League magnates prefer a club at League headquarters due to Hewitt's popularity and finances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Distator
Washington
Walter Hewitt
Capital Park
Brooklyn
Lold
Hewitt
Senatoris
Jessa
Crarinin
Athletics Win As Cold Columbus Holds Brooklyn
In near freezing Columbus the Athletics defeat Brooklyn 1 to 0 in a pitchers battle. O Connor muffed Collins third strike allowing Burns to steal and score in the third inning. Attendance reached about six thousand despite 43 degree winds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Columbus-Brooklyn
Brooklyn
O'Connor
Collins
Burns
Louisville Outmatched by Kansas City Despite Big Effort
Louisvill e failed to hold Kansas City as Vaughn and Ehret hit big late, scoring three runs to break a potential shutout. KC collected key hits off McDermott to save the game after Louisville’s early comeback attempt, final score 6 to 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Kansas City
Bell
Vaughn
Ehret
McDermott
Athletics Again Defeat Barnie's Boys In a Close Game
Philadelphia October 18 Athletics beat Baltimore in a short 36 inning game at Gloucester amid cool weather and small crowd. Foreman struggled at key moments as Athletics edged Baltimore 6 to 5 with Wood and Weyhing pitching and Hy Wild notable. Time of game one hour eleven minutes with Hengle umpiring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Athletic
Baltimore
Gloucester
Baltimores
Sennen Umrwocbane rame—Athletics
Hy Wi
Foreman
Werhite
Bal Inm
Hengle
Phelps Seeks Presidency of American Association
In Louisville on October 1 a movement favors replacing Wheeler Wikoff with Zach Phelps former Louisville club president. The Courier Journal notes the annual meeting may force Wikoff's resignation and suggests creating an Association Secretary post to ease duties for Phelps who cites his law practice but backs national game support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patch
LouIsville
Wheeler Wikoff
Zach Phelps
Louisville Club
CourterJournal
American Association
Wikoff
Clty
Association
National Game
Phelps
von der Ahe
Interesting Statements On Who Got The Money At Eastern Tracks
A Horseman correspondent roams Eastern race tracks to ask who profits from racing. He cites Dwyers and Belmonts as major winners, notes Jerome Park gains of about $35,000 from Crabb Pontia and Aurania, and claims bookmakers, transport routes, and gate receipts excess profits at public expense. The piece paints a picture of widespread public cash flowing to a few winners and profiteers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ber
Horseman
Nores
Dwyers
Belmont
Scot
Sam” Wo
Gravesend
Jerome Park
Michael Dwyer
Crabb
Pontia
Aurania
Rac
Tom Ochiltree
Ivy City
Ae Vn
Sonny
Unclear historical stock assessment and deficit figures
The fragment discusses speculative stock activity and Jerome's position, noting a looming deficit near $40,000 and Morris Park's projected shortfall around $50,000 for the period. It hints at timing and comparisons but lacks complete context or clear event details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerome
Amdena Jerome
Morris Park
Mare’s speed wanes after shoe change and handling
The Banner reports that a trotting mare once fast on Bangor tracks lost speed after new shoes and boots were fitted following a sale to Ellsworth. She won a 2:5 pace in July but, after being shod and drawn in, never trotted three minutes again, despite remaining sound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellsworth
Orrington
Bangor
Mr. Rowe
Bluebill
Sporting Notes and Contract Rumors
Sporting notes report bustling Bridegrooms activity and a national baseball association forming in England. Chicago sources claim league players are under personal contracts with higher pay than league terms next year. Shelby Barnes to ride for Baldwin stable next year with signed articles. expected salary over $5,000 and arrival in February to prepare for the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Baseball Association
England
Chicago
Glasscock
IAM
Shelby Barnes
Baldwin
Barnes
Changes in Circulation and Money Types in 1889
Washington reports changes in the circulating medium over the past year. Silver certificates rose to 325,516,758 while gold certificates declined to 116,675,349. United States notes increased to 325,516,758 with gold coin at 375,947,715 and silver dollars around 57,554,100.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Stanley Safe? Explorer News From Africa Stirring Speculation
Hubert Ward, linked to the Emin Pacha expedition and Stanley's command, arrives in New York after sailing from Southampton. Ward cautions against believing Africa reports and notes Stanley's perilous, unmatched journey with his staff uncertain of plans while Emin Pacha allies may push a new caravan route via Uganda to connect the Emin Pacha country with the Albert Nyanga and Mombaassi ports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hubert Ward
Henry M. Stanley
Southampton
England
Everett House
Stanley
Africa
Bonalys
Barttelot
Jameson
Bengala
Victoria Nyanza Lake
Central Africa
Ablic
Emin Pacha
Uganda
Mewanga
Mtesa
Albert Nyanga Lake
Mombaassi
Imperial East African Company
Wrecked In The Storm Off Long Island
A fierce storm off Long Island causes three wrecks on southern beaches. The Jesse Carll pilot boat lies stranded near Zach’s Beach, a two masted schooner laden with molasses sits ashore at Jones Beach, and a third craft is reported further east with details uncertain. Life-saving crews made several trips without securing a rescue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dispatch New York
Long Island
Jesse Carll
Zach's Beach
Deville
Jones’ Beach
Omehe
Phelps Presented to German Imperial Court in Berlin
Berlin October 13 Mr Phelps United States Minister was presented to the Empress by Count Kulenberg after a performance at the O House last Friday night. Tomorrow Mr Phelps will be presented to ex Empress Frederick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Mr. Phelps
United States
Count Kulenberg
O House
Anccet
Phelps
Frederick
Assassin Slain’s Slayer Transferred for Safe Keeping
Major C. F. McGregor, the man who killed Cody, was moved early this morning from Avevasta Georgia to Augusta for protective custody. local authorities arrange secure confinement following the killing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avevasta
C. F. McGregor
Cody
Augusta
Seladla
Wires in New York face removal if courts fail
Courts heard temporary injunctions sought by four electric light firms as inspectors report about half of examined wires lack proper insulation. If injunctions end, city workers may remove unsafe lines from Battery to Yonkers, cutting power and risking dark streets. A fund collected $1 001 46 for the Lineman Feeks pole disaster box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Diafatct
Andrews
Board of Electrical Control
Wheeler
Western Union
Board
Gibbons
Yonkers
Fourteenth Street
Inspector Reilly
Reade
Chambers Streets
Daft Electric Motor Company
Bull Rampage On Broadway Ends With Police Kill
A large red hornless bull roamed Madison Square and Broadway streets causing chaos. Police fired many shots, killing the animal after it roamed from West Fortieth Street to Twenty Street and back toward Ninth Avenue. One man was slightly shot in the leg amid the chase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Madison Square
Worth Monument
Stern Bros
West Fortieth Street
Broadway
Madison Are
Eighth Avenue
Nane
Twentieth Street
Thousand Brakemen Gather for Grand Lodge Session
Delegates of the Brotherhood of Railroad Brakemen arrive by chartered train from Chicago to St Paul for a week long Grand Lodge gathering. About 1,000 are expected to attend with meetings in the Capitol and a grand parade. Speeches anticipated from F. W. Debs and Hon. L. S. Coffin among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
Grand Lodge of the Brotherhood of Railway Brakemen
Kansas City Road
Chicago
Order
Grand Lodge
Chamber of the House of Representatives
Capitol
Appointee Gilmore Faces Charges in Chilliothe Case
Edward S. Gilmore, secretary of the Board of Elections in Chilliothe, is accused of lying and aiding in procuring an abortion. A trial at Quinn Chapel concluded with both charges sustained by the committee, and the case moves to the next Quarterly Conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chillicothe
Foraker
Edward S. Gilmore
Board of Elections
Gilmore
A. M. E. Church
Quinn Chapel
General H D Clayton Dies in Alabama Capture
Montgomery October 13 General H D Clayton president of the University died at Tuscaloosa He was a Major General in the Confederate army during the war and later led academic affairs in Alabama translating to a notable public figure obituary with a military background.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery, Ala
H. D. Clayton
University of
Tuscaloces
Barbed wire fence topic dominates a Canadian Banquet speech
NiaGara Favus reports an international tour group visiting Niagara Falls and Clifton House. Erastus Wiman hosts a banquet praising Latin American delegates and urging a unified tariff line across the North American continent to boost free trade and protect industries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erastus Wiman
Canada
NiaGaRa Favus
Clifton House
Central America
Gortment
United States
North American
Congress
Short Visit of Czar and William II to Berlin
The Czar and Emperor William II visit Charlottenburg and the Russian embassy events. They tour the Alexander Regiment quarters, attend services, toast troops, and bid farewell at the railway station amid a cordial but restrained reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Czar
Charlottenburg
Emperor William
Alexander Regiment
William
Herik
Kaluga
Bar-Sur- Aube
Sebastopol
Plevna
Alexander
Albrecht
Leopold
Citizens movement shapes up to unite county Dems and Republicans
New York dispatch reports a citizens’ movement forming to unite county Democrats and Republicans against Tammany. A Wednesday meeting sets the plan, with Tammany already looming large on potential nominees like Judge George M. Vanboesen and Judge Henry A. Gildersleeve. Tammany aims to nominate Tuesday night, seeking to blunt citizen pressure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Citizens’ Movement
Tammany
George M. Vanboesen
Court of Common Pleas
Henry A. Gildersleeve
Court of General Sessions
James J. Slevin
Death of Walter Dempsey at Walls station
The 14 year old Walter Dempsey son of James Dempsey was fatally injured at Walls station when he missed his hold and fell under a freight train. He was cut to pieces and the coroner ordered an inquest for 11 o clock this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Railroad
Walter Dempsey
James Dempsey
Walls Station
Cretan Rebellion Repels Turkish Force at Kallicrates Defile
Reports from Athens say Cretans repulsed a Turkish force advancing through the Kallicrates defile. One Turkish officer and three soldiers were killed in the clash. The details come from local dispatches dated October 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Hannah and Hannah Wedding Story in California
A note about H. D. Hannah marrying Miss Hannah Leslie in California. The ceremony was performed by D. W. Hanna. The item adds a light remark about the name Hannah and current events in California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hannah
New York Tribune
California
H. D. Hannah
Hannah Leslie
D. W. Hanna
No Chance For Him in Mississippi Campaign Fallout
Senator Manderson returns a pension certificate from Commissioner Tanner and defends his stance. Mississippi Republican Ralph Ballin voices outrage over Chalmers withdrawal amid bulldozing fears, noting a white ticket and GOP decline. He argues Mississippi methods and race tensions shaped the race and GOP prospects nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chalmers
Mississippi
Manderson
Noble
Tanner
Government pension policy critique quoted passage
A skeptical discussion questions pension criteria and adequacy for civil servants. It argues that government pen sellers are not paupers and indigence should not be a required qualification, challenging the notion that pensions depend on poverty status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thas
Two Buckeye Ghosts Haunting a Hamilton Tragedy
In Hamilton a city of about 20 000, rumors tell of a haunting from a love tragedy near a reservoir. A man is said to have shot his sweetheart then killed himself after their boat drifted toward the club house, leaving moans heard near the bridge and a crimson wake on the water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HaMilton
Alpac
Iscapen
Seapenntele
Fatal Derrick Fall at Lake Shore and Transit Railway Wreck
At Lansmyn October 13 two freight trains collided on the Lake Shore and Transit Railway. While raising a disabled engine, the wrecking crane failed and collapsed, killing two workers and fatally injuring a third. Names given include Gaseneuby aged 50 Peter Quinn and John inebiewicions. Families were sent home by special trains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lansmyn
Mrcx
Lake Shore and Transit Railway
Lake Shore
Ees Ballteed
Gaseneuby
Peter Quinn
John "Eabiecions
Manderson Responds Over Pension Reassessment Details
Senator Manderson writes Secretary Noble objecting to an unsolicited pension rerating. He cites lack of medical examination and procedural irregularities, seeks return of the pension certificate for cancellation, and defends his duty and injury while stressing lawful propriety. He notes in an interview he stripped from the letter certain pension laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasninetos
Manderson
Noble
Pen
Commissioner of Pensions
Uni
Innes
Courant
Charles F. Manderson
Stabil
Tin Roof pamphlet from Merchant & Co offered to builders
The 24 page trade pamphlet titled A Tin Roof from Merchant and Co describes tin plate types, roofing formats, standing seam advantages, and installation details. It covers gutters, fire walls, soldering, painting, and builder specifications. Now in its fourth edition the tract is mailed from head offices or branches.
Also Mentioned on This Page
ED Hanlon
Exid
Anton
Staley
Caret Cox
Bostons
Brooklyns
Cowboys
Brook'ns
Foutz
Pincky
Acey
Col Brooklyna
Dowie Piance
We Smith
Col- Fi
Apie Bewesen
THE
Louisvilles
Louisyi'es
Ekan
Shannon
Bamit
Weaver
Stearna
Walvord
Louiarilles
Kansas Citys
Joahducaencee
Louterilles
Kansas
Stanning
Long
Mitten
Alvord
Bett
Mot
Carat
Alvarne
Wale de Mellermot
Zroff Bell
Pier Baty el
cDermott
Balleen
New Sienna
Gaffney
Barnie
Athletice
Griffs
Oes
Association Record
Uncle Sam
Mir
Ward
Deven
Metropolitana
Chilileothe
Gene
Republicans
County Democracy
Crete
Senator Manderson
Corporal Tanner
Wasai
Ralph Ballin
Disparch
Mississi
Repu
Kansas City Evening News
Marshall
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Ohio
SD A
Csessnesee
Csus Pave
Digpanch
Warrexn
MorGantows
Buowlsville
Ayer
J., Ayer & Co
Lowell
Mass
Bottia
Cain
Scott
Prysrdams
Aroostook
North Star
Jacobs O
Mark
Remperepain
Washington, Tex
Giana
Rogers Royal
Seattle
Rogers’ Royal Remedies Co
Lowell Street
Larimer Avenue
Han Ae
Penn Avenue
Owen Ee Avenue
Fifth
Crown
Wilkina Avenue
Varia
Court of Common
Dae
Department of Public Works
Sachem
Scmallman
Comnoth
Common Counsit Allon Oe
Booth
Ee Vest
Ananio Mista
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!