Contention Over World Championship and Baseball Reform
The piece argues about baseball consolidation in New York and the World’s Championship label. It critiques valuing players as stock, discusses the Brooklyns and Louisvilles, and notes debates on ending the season amid a rights dispute. It also covers Owen’s 100 yard record controversy and possible bouts between Dempsey and Fitzsimmons, plus upcoming football and outdoor sport interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hfe
Chamsonpehip Ceasop
Fraternal Lodges Report Initiations and Visits Across Charitable Orders
Communications for the department must reach by Saturday morning. Central Lodge No 87 initiated four new members at the last meeting. Union Lodge No 4 Allegheny received two initiates. Secretary Harry Mosba of Crescent Lodge No 79 reports preparations for a big boom. Misses Blanche and Emma McKelvey of Manifold Lodge No 67 Parkers Pa visit friends in the city. Charter Lodge No 1 held a session with eleven applications and three initiates. plans to reach 200 members. Allegheny Lodge No 2 initiated 12 new members at its regular meeting led by D S C Samuel Beatty. the lodge eyes first honors in the race. Supreme Treasurer R J Godfrey spoke on fraternal co operative organizations during the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Lodge No
Union Lodge No
Allegheny
J. R. Banghas
Blairsville
Ps. i
Harry Mosba
Crescent Lodge
Blanche
Emma McKelvey
Manifold Lodge
Parkers
Howard
West Virginia
Davis
Supreme Headquarters
Washingt County
A. A. Hallock
Home Lodge
Massillon
Scion
Allegheny Lodge No. 2
D. 5.C
Samuel Beatty
No. 2
Charter Lodge No. 1
Charter Lodge
Brothers
Fifth Anniversary Noted For Southside Council No 133 Pittsburg
Brother Horace KR Mentier plans a new Pittsburg council while Southside Council No 133 celebrates its fifth anniversary Tuesday. Various councils announce anniversaries and events at halls across the area including McKeesport and Punxsutawney with parades, divine services, and entertainments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace KR. Mentier
Pittsburg
Southside Council
Reliable Council
Ita
Cyclorama Hall
Wikineburg
Mogullians Lodge Movements Across Pennsylvania
W H Hawdon crafts a capital Uncle Sam in the Mogullians as Braddock Meadville lodges seek the degree. Wilkins Conclave No 2244 is formed in Wilkinsburg. Allegheny Lodge No H begins active work with new members. Past Grand Master Workman Dougan returns to Meadville after visiting Industry No 2 and Triumph No 68. Pittsburg Conclave invites leaders to install officers next Tuesday at their hall on Twenty second Street and Penn Avenues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Hawdon
Sam
Johnstown
Braddock
Meadville
Wilkins
Wilkinsburg
Allegheny Loige No. H
Pennsylvania
Dougan
Industry
Triumph
Pittsburg
Twenty-second Street
Penn Avenues
Regions of Ohio and Delaware To Join Pennsylvania
Preparations are under way for a regiment to visit Youngstown as escort to the Grand Commander and staff for the institution of the legions under the new ritual. Youngstown comrades promise an excellent time for all attendees. A correction notes Grand Inside Watch C. L. Hammon’s age was mis-stated. his forty ninth anniversary should have been recorded instead of his fiftieth birthday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Youngstown
Regaea
C. L. Hammon
Hammon
Conclave News Highlights and Anniversary Plans
The Heptasophs in Indiana seek supplies for a pew conclave in the county while Jacob Motz earns a premium badge in Allegheny. Pittsburg Conclave No. 89 reports 21 formed groups, and plans a Past Archon conferment for Ride Shaw for meritorious service. Jeannette Conclave organizer Samuel Buxbaum heads to the Supreme Pro vost, Rising Sun Conclave 121 contributes to the late anniversary, and St. Sewickley notes a busy social scene with members traveling and visiting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Collins
Indiana
Pew
Jacob Motz
Fifth Avenue
Allegheny County
Pittsburg
Supreme Archon
Ride Shaw
Ths
Samuel Buxbaum
Jeannette
Social Hosts Honor Visiting Friends and Award Prizes
Mrs F S Burrows hosted a progressive euchre last Friday from 10 30 p m to 1 00 a m with Miss Black winning first place and Mrs Robert Franks second. Prizes included a cut glass almond dish a Belleek creamer and sugar and a silver coffee spoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James McKenn
BR. J. Dunham
Mra
Miss O'Neill
McMachin
Wheeling
W. Va
Miss McCue
Massillon
Miss McCleery
Burrows
Debates and Meetings in Fraternal Orders and Legion
General notices of upcoming sessions and receptions across fraternal groups in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh. Events include British Americans debate on candidates Delamater and Pattison, Knights of the Golden Eagle admission of Past Chiefs, Pittsburg lodge chartering 20 members, next meeting aiming for 50, and a public reception for American Legion of Honor officers at Curry Institute Chapel with invited grand officers addressing attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delamater
Pattison
Grant and
Second Avenue
Grand Castle of
Bedford Avenue
Morgan Streets
George A. Acker, Jr
American Legion of Honor
Curry Institute Chapel
Pamreny
V. G
Viennese street car strike threats and global briefs
Late news briefs report Viennese street car men threatening a strike, Brown County appeal for fuel and clothing, a diphtheria of the eye case in Boston, and an August international labor congress in Brussels. Other items note Charles N. Trives failure, Henry M. Stanley reception preparations, a wife shooting case, railroad tours, and ferrying wartime relic sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown County
8. D
Boston
Brussels
Charles N. Trives
Chicago
New York
Henry M. Stanley
Daniel HB. Wilson
Building and Loan Problem and Local Ads
A column repeats a building and loan problem about paying 60 cents monthly on a share with 6 percent loan interest and 7 percent annual premium, to be solved for publication Oct 26 in The Dispatch. It lists notices for subscriptions, coat sales at $10, Anderson gas saving burner orders, plumbing, and a Grand Opera House performance, with various bargains and offers in Pittsburgh area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dispatch
L. Hawley
Room
Penn Bldg
Gen. Act
Inter-State Building and Loan Asan
City
Jury Deliberations Continue in Killian Murder Trial
The murder case of Alexander Killian against Mrs. Radert moved to jury deliberations after Judge Magee read Agnew's opinion on murder degrees. The court detailed that murder in the course of a felony can be first degree, regardless of intent. At 10 14 the judge concluded and the jury retired without verdict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander Killian
Radert
Magee
Agnew
Killian
Funeral of Justice Miller Draws Nation's Leaders
The funeral train from Kerorook to Burlington and the solemn rites at Oakland Cemetery drew thousands. Chief Justice Fuller and other high officials attended a simple service at the Unitarian Church with Governor Boles and Secretary Noble telegraphing regrets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kerorook
Miller
Burlington
Federal
Unitarian Church
Fuller
Brewer
State Supreme Court
United States
Boles
Noble
Washington
B. Hassall
Oakland Cemetery
Bee J. N. G
Grand Army
Sons of Veterans
Wants To Be A Borough McKee’s Rocks In Chartiers
A petition filed in Quarter Sessions seeks incorporation of McKee’s Rocks in Chartiers township as a borough. About 135 residents support the move, citing need for police and orderly street oversight amid encroaching manufacturers. A remonstrance is expected, backed by firms opposed to borough taxation and council restraints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quarter Sessions Court
McKee’s Rocks
Chartiers Township
Gossip of the Guard and Army News Notes
Mazror J C Kay plans early return to Philadelphia this week. Major McKee leaves the arsenal for Frankfort Pa. The Hartranft range hosts first brigade rifle matches for Potter and Wanamaker medals. Numerous officers attend services at Oakdale with Colonel Perchement assisting. Brigade band presented a new uniform and baton to Dean Mason Drox. Fortnight plans include Thanksgiving battalion drills. Norristown shaft contract set at 6000. Homestead applicants seek Eighteenth Regiment admission. Colonel Nommwax M Smith injured in a fall from a cable car. Recruiting officer Maginnis appointed for Third Regiment. Wassex commands Company 4B during captain’s Bermuda trip. Company B expands while shedding weak members. Second lieutenant vacancy to be filled by James Bigger. Nineteen men contend for Brown and Hirth medals at Saltworks with modest scores due to high winds. Adjutant Habb wins first prize, Coon second, Thompson third. After contests, sweepstakes award prizes of 200 dollars with Lower, Thompson, and Brown placing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mazror
J.C. Kay
Philadelphia
CarTars KR
W. A. Staxoss
Frarx L Ror Ledge
Ohio
Potter and Wanamaker
Hartranft
McKee
Frankfort
Perchment
Fourteenth Regiment
McGuire
Oakdale
Nesbit
Dean Mason Drrox
Dixon
Fighteenth Regiment
Water Street
Smithfield
Hartranft Monument Commission
Norristown
National Guard
Homestead
Eighteenth
Adjutanteneral
Coloyel Nommwax
M. Smith
Fifth Avenue
Suirs
Maginnis
W. H. Wassex
Holmes
Bermuda
James Bigger
Brown & Hirth
Adjutant Habb
Coon
McKeesport
Kimory Thompson
Robb
Thompson
Templeton
Lower
Lynch
Boglag
Cable
Pearson
Turner
Private Brown
Rossing
Ross
McCheaney
Rising
Trials Listed for Next Week in Common Pleas Court
Tomorrow’s docket shows a full trial list for Common Pleas and Criminal Court. Named parties include Kroegher versus McConway, Torley and Co, Henz Bros versus Mauch, and several garnishee actions along with City of Pittsburg versus Van Voorhis and other civil suits. The Commonwealth faces multiple defendants in the Criminal Court including Freseman Scrader Sticks Moore Steple Griffin Fenton Brown Irwin Matthews Campbell Kreps Mucell Campbell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Pleas No
Kroegher
McConway
Torley & Co
Henz Bros
Mauch
Same
Barr
Neely
Wraase
Citizens’ Traction Company
Beilstein
Moora Et al
Kemp
Moyle
Simpson
Orr
Creamer
Gilmore
Helty
Use
Mall
O’shea
Friday
Garnishee
Garracher
Ebock
McAfea
Mitchell
City of Pittsburg
van Voorhis
Sanitenoy
Morsanii
Geis
Saunders
Alling Bros. Et al
Rose
Criminal Court—Commonwealth
A Fresh
H. Freseman
Annie Scrader
Kate Sticks
John Moore
Alexander Steple
Dennis Griffin
Dennis Fenton
W. A. Brown
George Irwin
Patrick Matthews
Angell
Henry Campbell
Andrew Kreps
William Mucell
George Er
Laura Myers Sentenced to Twelve Years for Murder
In Criminal Court Judge Magee sentenced Laura Myers for second degree murder in the March shooting of Charles Ransome to 12 years in the penitentiary. Other sentences include James Quinn three months to the workhouse for larceny and Don Driscoll nine months, A Sopkowski 500 fine and six months for illegal liquor selling, several others received workhouse time and fines for assault and battery and larceny ор.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Magee
Laura Myers
Charles Ransome
James Quinn
Don Driscoll
A. Sopkowski
Nosinsky
Soo
Owen Farman
Barney Boyle
Louis Johnston
Henry Brown
Morganza
Edge Collough
Joseph Goldstein
Penitentiary convict cited in divorce action
A petitioner claims her husband is serving four years in the penitentiary, committed July 1857 for being an accessory before and after the fact of murder. Subpoenas in divorce were awarded yesterday in cases: John Drape vs Elizabeth Drape desertion. Mary Schmidt vs Joseph Schmidt indignities to person. Mary Quinn vs John Quinn allegation. Amy Wilson vs Hubert Wilson desertion. Annie Bier vs William Bier cruelty and abuse. Dora Baumboff vs Peter Baumboff desertion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Drape
Elizabeth Drape
Mary Schmidt
Joseph Schmidt
Mary Quinn
John Quinn
Amy Wilson
Hubert Wilson
Annie Bier
William Bier
Dora Baumboff
Peter Baumboff
Well Known Amusement Man Sues for Libel
William H. Walker known as H W Williams proprietor of the Academy of Music sues United Presbyterian for 50 000 damages alleging libel. Defendants Murdock Kerr and Rev Dr W J Reid published an article accusing performances at the theater of corrupting the young by obscene attractions. The suit claims the charges are false and injurious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buit
William H. Walker
H. W. Williams
Academy of Music
United Presbyterian
A.J. Murdock
W. M. Kerr
W. J. Reid
John Rogers Files Assignee Account in M M B Q Association
The Rogers assignee account lists total receipts of 25200 8 and shows 920 05351 distributed by the M and M B and Q Association of Allegheny. After fees and expenses, a balance of 2450 01 remains for further distribution per court orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Rogers
M. & M. B&q. Association
Allegheny
Estate of varied names cites court actions and filings
An array of probate and court notices lists individuals including Sidney Omohundro Mary Kelley and Josiah Cornelius along with claims of malpractice libel and will matters. Headlines reference an application for a Wesley M E Church lease suit outcomes and a will partition request amid a flood of docket items and filings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney Omohundro
Lingle FE
Omohundro
Mary Kelley
Jdohn
Brandes
Shandeurchlid
Je ‘Hundensehih
A. N. MoWrezor
D. B. Mecann
Young
F. J. Young
Enim ‘Orkma
Guediefinger
Best Heavy
Callins
Francis Heminna
Jacob Schweitzer
Art Department Brims With Novelty and Popularity
The store touts its Art Department as a bustling, artistic success with a vast stock to please every taste. Customers are invited to visit counters to observe the busy scene, original ideas in art goods, and careful price quotes reflecting current value.
Variety of Silks and Yarns Offered in Wide Range
A catalog notes 22 inch Japan Silk in all shades priced at 450 and 62c, 32 inch Florentine 099g shades black and cream at 75c, and 32 inch Figured Silks at 75s. It promotes a large assortment including plain serims, hand made linen crashes, fancy serims, Hemingways embroidery silks, yarns from Spain and Germany, and Zephyrs in many shades and high quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Florentine
Hemingway
Angers
Germantown
Saxony
Local Notices and Advertisements Highlight Pittsburg Listings
Pittsburg notices list Henry Aiken and others with patent interests. promotions include 10 000 fine overcoats at 10 dollars each by P. G. C. C. Clothing Company and a life size crayon portrait offer at Aufrecht's Elite Gallery. Retail promos feature 40 and 46 inch Henriettas at bargain 50c and 75c respectively. Grand Opera House advertises The Woman Haver show with local names noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittssorne Comfprmation Clothing Company
Cor. Grant and
Diamond Streets
the Court House
2Gara
Pursnure ComsprvatTrox Clothing Company
Corner Grant and
Diamond Sts
Contributions for the Zoo Add an Opossum and a Chicken Hawk
Two new animals joined the Schenley Park Zoo. An opossum, shipped from Beaver County and labeled Rocky Mountain polecat, arrived yesterday. A chicken hawk from Freeport was also added. Curiosities entrusted to Superintendent McKnight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chiof Bigelow
Schenley Park Zoo
Beaver County
Freeport
McKnight
Castoria Advertising Echoes Through Generations
A nostalgic ad reads like a family history, tracing a mother’s care from infancy to grandchildren. The refrain ties health, comfort, and tradition to Castoria, illustrating enduring brand familiarity across generations.
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Brooklyn
Louisville
Jack Dempsey and
Fitzsimmons
Owen
New York Capitaliste
New Yorklubs
P. L
Owever
Rosa Dartte
P.L
Tulnk
Asteta
Brunell
McCallin
Rae
Thema
Sikves
Jane Speott
Hydra
Staley
Beckler
N. I
National League
Mark Ibis
Leoureville
Louisville Cab
Npg
Looo
Sanaaviens Toe Pakenenea Ayers
Boston P. L
Bostons
Brooklyne
England
America
Pittsbro
University of Pennsylvania
Detroit
L. E. Myers
Myers
Carey
Johnson
KetUeman
Johnson and Bethune
W. C. Wilmer
A. Waldron
Champio
W. P. Phillips
J. M. Cowie
Wharton
Pugilists
Jack McAuliffe
Billy Myer
New Orleans
Myer
McAuliffe
Streator
Carroll
Bowen
Dempsey and Fitzsimmons
Jack Dempsey
Dempsey
I. Ishbe
Morthers
Ens Bhiloh
Jon
Fleming
Order of
Solon
Ohio Street
William Thaw
Ninth Street
West End Avenue
Een
Americus Connell
Homewood
FE. E
Theresbyterian Chapel
Homewood Avenue
Select Knights of America
Delaware
Sewickley Society
Joe White
Miss Blair
Erie
Edward Seaton
Miss O'Neil
Albany
General Lodge
Mayer
Montreal
Canada
Balkan
Mozambique
Lisbon
Priarly
Tranton
Samuel & Wickham
Middletown
N. Y
Hospadar
London
Ioldays
Milwaukee, Lake Shore and Western Railroad
Chicago and Northwestern Company
Ban
Delago Bay
Leavenworth
Charles Benson
Rautzalen
Frank Ritchie
Mssachusetts State Prison
Brown-Bonnell Iron and Steel Company
Lakeside Nail Works
Hammond
Ind
Chenowith
Harry Theapoen
Banffs
Eleot
Zanzibar
Vivi
Cornelus V. Miller
Offic
Charles J. Stewart
Quebec
Parliament Building
Chicago Brewing and Malting Company
South Carolina Supreme Court
J.S. Young
Western Union Telegraph Company
Anderson
Fea
Rence Standard Plumbing Co
Peno Avenue
Midfield Street
Usic Hoovs & Hacks
Bouaxp Reed
Grand Opera House
Capes
Rownbeam
M’kees Rocks
General News OF the Justice Mill
Earth TO
Earth
Justice Miller
McKee's Rocks
Rogers
Court News
Wesley M. E
Mansend
Sarah Jane Corbett
BR. H. Fleming
Honora Clark
W. B. Moore
Robert Lidell
William Scott
John Scott
John Dalzell
Is A. Ss, Esi
Higdon
Fourth Avenue
Washington, D. C
Henry Aiken
Samuel Diescher
J. W. Ells
Jarboe
H. Stuaff
W. F. McCready
John Ratz
Aufrecht
Alt-Wood
Hueys & Hacks
Tissi
Haver
Astrakhan
Rosenbaum & Co
Haver & Keenas
St. EU
Castoria
Misa
Rosenbaumy
Blaze OF Glory
Hopper Bros. & CO
Wood Street
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