Brooklyns win seventh world series game in tense contest
The Brooklyns beat the New Yorks 6 to 7 in a tightly fought World Series game marked by errors and timely hitting. Rourke homered, Ward and O'Rourke starred for Brooklyn while Welch struggled behind poor New York defense. Attendance neared 6000 as fans packed the elevated cars to witness the late drama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Brooklyns
Welch
New Yorks
O'Day
Gore
Grooms
Rourke
Brooklymites
Brooklyn
President Day
Ward
O'Rourke
Ewing
Ex-President Mills counters Brotherhood League idea in baseball talk
Former NL executive A G Mills argues players cannot back a new league next year. He notes players aim to serve clubs under existing contracts and cautions courts would construe the reserve clause against players if challenged. Mills claims the stress on reserve or preservation clauses reflects fear tactics by magnates.
Van Haltren in Chicago Talks Next Season
In Chicago Van Haltren hints he will play in Chicago next season and mentions California with Spalding. The piece notes teams delay signing until after the League meeting while exploring a potential breakaway league and possible blacklisting questions are deemed absurd by Hart of the Boston club.
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Chicago
van Haltren
Anson
Spalding
California
Brotherhood
Ding
Hart
Bostons
Pacific Coast
Shacaia Woay
Local club players paid off amid talks of releases
Players were paid off yesterday morning and many depart for home before tomorrow's game. White Bowders and Fisids among those leaving. Nimick announced contracts for Kit teridge and La Roque. Secretary Drett disputes Brotherhood threats and explains selling rules while noting potential injunctions and high costs.
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Bowders
Fisids
Phillips
Nimick
Kitteridge
la Roque
League
Brotherhood
Seandrett
cAbe
Rowe and White
President Young Says No Signing Yet for Next Season
Washington dispatch reports there is no league activity on signing players for the next season. President Young says Spalding of Chicago and Nimick of Pittsburg were authorized to negotiate over a week ago, but no information or requests for players have reached league headquarters. Managers and players may stay passive until the league annual meeting and some seek ready young players amid possible Brotherhood tensions.
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Dispatch
Washington
Young
Messrs. Spalding
Chicago
Nimick
Pittsburg
Daily
Oeae 7Ere
Meron
Ward Denounces Brothers Plan in Plain Talk
John M. Ward, president of the Ball Players' Brotherhood, challenges wild rumors of a Brotherhood scheme. He says reports are foolish, notes many Westerners spread the chatter, and emphasizes players should be paid fairly. The report shifts to Spalding contract news in Chicago with a deadline looming.
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John M. Ward
Ball Players’ Brotherhood
Certan Aey
Cork
Brotherhood
Wand
Deeres
Writs of Injunction Placed Over Reserved Players
Spalding on the wire with half a dozen attorneys vows to fight the Brotherhood to the bitter end. The teen section received notices about contract terms enforcing the right to reserve players for the season.
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Spalding
Ssescn
Rainy day track dull but betting high at Lextxcox card
Rainy conditions made the track heavy and attendance light but betting strong as the first race at Lextxcox featured Hoxanns Ten and Katie S with Katie S winning a close finish by a bead. Dilemma won the second race by a length and a half over Clamor while Lizsie D ran third. Dollikins won the fourth race by a length and a half with Lottie S in third. Tomorrow’s entries include several sprinters and longer distance contenders in multiple races and a Wiley stakes event over one and a half miles.
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Lextxcox
Eky
Hoxanns
Katie
Littrell
Walker
Pell Moll
Katie S
Littroll
Moxaumsa
Clamor
Lizsie D
Dilemma
Robinson Sain
Lottie S
Oeaen
Dollikins
Loanoke
Madamon
Marthe Pagary
Caelle l
Lottie § S
Katled Bridgelight
Horse Races Result Card from Elizanera October T
First race one mile Cracksman wins Heporter second Lavinia Belle third time 1 46. Second race one and one sixteenth Gray wins Burnside second Harsleburg third time 1 54. Third race six furlongs Sir John wins Tulla Blackburn second Civil Service third time 1 13. Fourth race one and one sixteenth Cost time IL a King Crab second Defaulter third. Fine race six furlongs Belle d Or wins Meriden second Pearl Set third time Th. Sixth race three quarters of a mile Mute wins Vivid socom Puzzle third time 1 18.
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Elizanera
N. J
Cracksman
Heporter
Lavinia Belle
Gray
Burnside
Harsleburg
Sir John
Tulla Blackburn
Civil Service
IL A King Crab
Defaulter
Belle d'Or
Meriden
Pearl Set
Mute
Vivid Socom
Puzzle
Bookmakers Buy 106 Acres for Chicago Race Track
The Western Association of Bookmakers purchased 106 acres south of Washington Park in Chicago. Plans call for a first class track with contracted work already let. A bookmaker stated races will begin next season after Washington Park closes and run while attendance remains profitable.
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Chicago
Western Association of Bookmakers
Washington Park
Wton Park
Blue Green Wins Criterion Stakes at Newmarket
At the Newmarket Houghton meeting the Criterion stakes for two-year-olds over six furlongs was won by Blue Green owned by the Duke of Westminster. Filibuster owned by Baron B Rothschild finished second and Royal Robe II, belonging to Lord Dudley, took third place.
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London
Newmarket
Duke of Westminster
Baron B. Rothschild
Lord Dudley
Chicago October 22 Trotting Star Axtell Sent to Washington Pale
The famous trotter ChicaGo Axtell arrived this morning and was moved to Washington Pale where he will remain about a month before traveling to Mr. W. P. Jams farm in Terre Haute Indiana.
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ChicaGo
Axtell
Washington
W. P. Jams
Terre Haute
Ind
Squirrel Hill Gun Club Hosts Exciting Shooting Day
A lively Squirrel Hill shoot unfolds today at 10:30 PM on the grounds of the Squirrel Hill Gun Club. Prizes are practical, the clubhouse provides shelter, and refreshments run 12 to 2. Non residents join the event with local shooters, four contests promise variety and a sweep.
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Squirrel Hill
Sharp
Squirrel Hill Gun Club
Local football season opener slated for Thanksgiving
Arrangements are under way for the opening game of the season on Thanksgiving Day. Shadyside Academy has challenged Pittsburgh Cricket Club, and an acceptance is expected. Efforts to form a team in Allegheny led by Mr C D Thompson continue, with talk of a small league of four to six clubs and a meeting of club representatives to organize a season series.
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Shadyside Academy
Pittsburg Cricket Club
C. D. Thompson
Allegheny
Smithfield barber buys two fine fox terrier pups
George Will, a popular Smithfield Street barber and noted dog fancier, has purchased two handsome fox terrier pups bred in New York. The dogs are a male named Ben Trap, sired by Dusty Trap-Daze, and a female from Splanger-Blémton Lily, with the name yet to be announced.
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George Will
Smithfield Street
Y. N.Y
Ben Trap
Dusty Trap-Daze
Os Splanger-Blémton Lily
Phillies Beat Athletics by 6 Tol Yesterday
Sports notes report the Phillies defeated the Athletics by six runs. Mentions Brooklyns two and Giants one, plus various names, trades, and rumored signings including Burke and Rickery related to Philadelphia. References to Polo Grounds ban and Galvin catching Stal in a benefit game, with scattered historical notes.
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Phillies
Athletics
Brooklyns
Giants
Frank J. Boyd
Cudworth
Polo Grounds
Mixe Lemon
Galvin
Jeems
W . Wanren
Williaam HuntTen
Cumberland
Westmoreland
England
George Seward
Seward
Oe McRaus
Aontron
Pooner
Mutrie
Tuer Phillies
Burke
Rickery
Toronto
Armen
Gor
Philadelphia
Germany raises military budget by 200 million marks
Bern reports the Reichstag was presented with a budget increasing military funding by 200 million marks. The army portion totals 146 million marks, including 61 million for artillery, while fog estimates rise by 36 million marks.
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Germany
Bern
Reichstag
Man Convicted of Manslaughter in Gweedore Officer Killing
Dublin reports William Coll, charged in the murder of Police Inspector Martin at Gweedore in February, was convicted of manslaughter after a trial at Margooro. The verdict follows lengthy proceedings as the case centers on alleged complicity.
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Dublin
William Coll
Martin
Gweedore
Margooro
Archduke John Will Fight as Private if War Breaks Out
From Virrsa October 22 Archduke John signals he would serve as a private soldier should war erupt. He intends to contribute personally to the defense, not seek high rank or special privileges amidst conflict.
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Archduke
Archduke John
Widow waits for Bowman's fortune after unsettled divorce
The Chicago case centers on Mrs Ida Clement Bowman claim to Bowman's estate after his death in St Louis follows a contested common law divorce ruling. The attorney notes the decree was not entered and suggests letters of administration will be sought in St Louis.
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Bowman
Chicaco
Frank J. Bowman
Chambers
St. Louis
Court House
Chicago
Ida M. Clement
Estelle Platt
New York
Case
Ida Clement
Telle Wlatt
Mrs. Bowman
Not 80 bad as painted at Jefferson Barracks
Report of the Army Court of Inquiry on treatment of recruits at Jefferson Barracks submitted to Secretary Proctor by Captain Ebstein. Testimony found some exaggerations but some foundation. claims of thumb吊 suspensions disproved. prisoners sometimes restrained with handcuffs for safety, not extreme cruelty. investigation deemed potentially beneficial.
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Hiseton
Army Court of Inquiry
Jefferson Barracks
Proctor
Osfagtin Ebstein
Ebstein
Bigamist Crenshaw jailed after Detroit and Cleveland marriage
Albert B Crenshaw and Alice Grace Wilson eloped from Tawas City Michigan in September and wed in Detroit. They then lived at the Hollenden in Cleveland at ten dollars daily. Crenshaw had earlier married Jennie Evans in Chattanooga and deserted her, prompting a divorce filing before his later marriage. Mrs Crenshaw secured a warrant and Crenshaw was jailed.
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Cleveland
Albert B. Crenshaw
Alice Grace Wilson
Tawas City
Mich
Detroit
Hollenden
Flint's Remedy Advised For Common Ailments
Fragmentary ad copy suggests using Dr. Flint's Remedy for assorted symptoms and recommends addressing Mack Drug Co. to obtain bottles. The readable text mentions iodine and various vague preventive or treatment guidance amid damaged wording.
Hill Addresses New York Democratic League Convention
Governor Hill spoke to the State League of Democratic Clubs at the Hoffman House urging victory in the state race, praising Grover Cleveland and tariff reform. Ex president Cleveland sent a message endorsing the league’s permanence and principles, while resolutions backed the state ticket and criticized Republican moves on ballot laws and administration. John Boyd Thatcher of Albany was elected president for the coming year.
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New York
State League of Democratic Clubs
Hoffman House
Hill
Democratic Party
Grover Cleveland
South
Montana
Cleveland
New York League of Democratic Clubs
St. Louis
Republican Party
John Boyd Thatcher
Albany
Pro Ecclesiastical Convention Debates Liturgical Revisions
The Protestant Episcopal convention in New York undertakes liturgical revisions with votes on burial at sea amendments and the Lord's Prayer addition. Debates address divorce language, Roman Catholic overtones, and changes to the Litany and Holy Supper, with bishops concurring on several points.
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New York
Protestant Episcopal Convention
Baltimore
Hart
Hale
Lowa
Huntington Immediatel
Huntington
Taylor
Pine
House of Bishops
Wanamaker & Brown Promise Dependable Clothing
The firm declares its plan to sell reliable clothing at fair prices, rejecting shoddy goods and puffed-up quality. It invites customers to trust their own experience, asserts readiness to face any reckoning over wear and price, and signals a push for large business by offering top-tier garments.
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Wanamaker & Brown
German Protectorate Proclaimed on East Africa Coast
Brewis reports a German protectorate has been proclaimed along the east coast of Africa from Vitu to Kismaya with native chiefs’ consent. Foreigners’ rights are preserved.
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Brewis
Africa
Vitu
Kismaya
Rogers Royal Nervine Tonic Promises Purity and Relaxation
A vintage sales blurb extols Rogers Royal Nervine Tonic as palatable and wine like yet free from stimulants. It claims to revive overworked brains, ease headaches and nausea, and strengthen nerves, asserting mineral-free composition and manufacturer guarantees.
Fragmented OCR Note on Fees and Sequences
A poorly legible OCR fragment discusses S77 fees and sequences. Details are unclear but reference to fees and patterning hints at a legal or financial note. Entities and precise facts cannot be determined from the readable text.
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Remedy Comp'ny
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