Giants Crush Brooklyns As Crane Shines In Win
Crane star led the Giants to an 11 to 3 victory over the Brooklyn nine with sharp control and seven strikeouts. Brown filled in capably behind the plate while Whitney and Richardson supplied power as New York dominated a cold, windy day. The game featured timely hitting and strong fielding despite early-season jitters and a tense atmosphere over series receipts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Yorks
Carethers
Brooklyn Outfelders
Crane
Whitney
Richardson
Caruthers
Turope New Yorker
Garote
Brooklyns
Walters
Ten Moen
Brien
Collins
Lynch
Gaffney
League on side as Brotherhood faces pressure from capital
Chris Von der Ahe the St Louis Club president says the association will back the League in the brewing conflict with the Brotherhood of Baseball Players. He asserts capital must support the League and questions the Brotherhoods leadership and ability to manage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Chris von der Ahe
St. Louis Baseball Club
American Association
Spalding
Chicago Club
Brotherhood of Baseball Players
Vonder Abe
Brotherhood
Palding
Brotherhood plan confirmed by Buffalo baseball leaders
Deacon White and Jack Rowe, owners of the Buffalo Baseball Club, return after months away amid signups with Pittsburg. They acknowledge knowledge of the Brotherhood movement and that Buffalo will be represented by a Brotherhood League team next season. Authorities deny any negotiation promises altering the plan. A New York meeting next month is expected to confirm the Brotherhood’s hold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deacon White
Jack Rowe
Buffalo
Buffalo Westerias
Pittsburg
White
Rowe
Joe
Daffalo
Enn
Brotherhood
Newarly
Lafferty Accepts Challenge to Box Gray
Braddock fighter Jobo Lafferty writes to the paper agreeing to a one round bout with Herry Gray. He will box Gray at a location between Braddock and McKeesport in two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jobo Lafferty
Braddock
Herry Gray
Grahead
McKeesport
Picked Nine Triumph in Benefit Game at Recreation Park
A benefit baseball game at Recreation Park drew about 200 fans for ex-manager Phillips. The Pittsburg club faced a picked nine from local leagues with notable moments from Miller Toole and Hanlon. Weather clear and band music accompanied a shaky defensive contest ending with Pittsburgs ahead 7 to 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tory
Pittsburgs
Phillips
Recreation Park
Pittsburg
International
Michigan
TriState
Allegheny County
Magee
Madeese
Great Western Band
Morris
Conway
Galvin
Staley
Hanlon
Rorylon
Tener
Steve Toole
Miller
Laureate Wins Cambridgeshire at Newmarket Houghton
Laureate, the 54 year old colt owned by J Hammond, wins the Cambridgeshire Stakes at Newmarket Houghton. Gilly Claribelle finishes second with Theophilus third as 21 starters compete in the one mile 240 yard race. Time recorded at 2 34 1 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorper
Newmarket Houghton Meeting
Mr. J. Hammond
Laureate
Captain Mascell
Gilly Claribelle
L. H. Jones
Theophilus
Slosson Challenges Schaefer for Billiard Title
New York reports Jake Schaefer stirring debate over billiard tourney claims. George Slosson cites his 90 1585 Irving Hall win and multiple victories in matches to argue Schaefer cannot be champion without a national emblem. Slosson vows to face Schaefer for 500 points in cushion carroms if required.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Jake Schaefer
George Slosson
Schaefer
Slosson
Bslosson
Irving Hall
Sainte
A. Sexton
Joe Dien
Sexton
Daly
Spalding After the Browns Settlement Hinted
St Louis insiders discuss a possible Brotherhood move and a potential offer to the St Louis club if the Brotherhood fights escalate. President Von der Ahe says he cares only about the conflict, not the Association’s stance. Also a Kentucky track meet notes and upcoming centennial event.
Braver Falls to Host Large Sportsmen Shooting Tournament
From preparations it is evident the Sportsman's Association event at Geneva Park, Braver Falls, October 31 and November 1, will be one of the largest ever held in Pennsylvania. Prominent sportsmen from Pittsburgh Cleveland Cincinnati Erie Dayton and Youngstown participate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braver Falls
Sportsman's Association
Geneva Park
Fosylvania
Pittsburg
Cleveland
Cincinnati
Erie
Dayton
Youngs
Local notices span New Castle and nearby towns
Fragmentary text indicates multiple municipalities including New Castle issuing public notices. unreadable segments reference targets labeled as five hundred two or six and live wildlife terms. Further detail is unavailable in readable form.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Town
New Castle
Not Too Crazy to Write Special Telegram to the Dispatch
Aston Kahn seeks to remove Lt Amos Cross from Butler insane asylum in Providence. He quotes a letter from Provi dence dated October 24 1889 denying claims of insanity and recounts prior legal actions and alleged misstatements by Judge Donohue and L R Honey. Cross maintains he was never examined for insanity in New York and challenges the Providence Bulletin report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Aston Kahn
Amos Cross
Butler Insane Asylum
Providence
Provence
R. L
Aaron Kahn
Providence Bulletin
Donohue
New York Supreme Court
L. R. Honey
Newport
Ludlow Street
Augusta Sha W.cross
Duffy
Tombs
E W. Cross
Brown
Shortest Pro Boxing Victory At Parnell Club
Patsey Kerrigan stopped John Wallace of Waltham in about 70 seconds at the Parnell Club in Boston. The crowd saw Kerrigan land a sharp left blow in 45 seconds that floored Wallace, who later was knocked down three times and unable to rise within ten seconds. John L. Sullivan acted as Kerrigan’s second and, briefly, as referee, drawing mixed reactions for his unorthodox conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Patsey Kerrigan
Jack McAuliffe
Parnell Club
John Wallace
Waltham
Wallace
Ken
John L. Sullivan
Kerrigan
John L
Sullivan
Hopper Knocks Out Hanley in Buffalo Gloves Bout
The Buffalo Buffalo Athletic Club hosts a bout between Jack Hanley of Buffalo and Jack Hopper of New York. Hopper wins in the 26th round after a neck blow. the fight lasts 1 hour 49 minutes amid disputed calls and a contested finish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burrano
Jack Hanley
Buffalo
Jack Hopper
New York
Buffalo Athletic Club
Hopper
Buffaloman
E. F. Green
Hanley
Billy Baker
James Wilson
Peneve
Frank Costello
Bunk Howland
Eee
Lorillard to the Fore in New Racetrack Plans
Pierre Lorillard will resume racing next spring with a strong 2 year olds stable led by trainer James McLaughlin. Eric Peril Blazon Khaftan Blush Rizpah and about 40 yearlings are in training while jockeys McLaughlin and Taylor will receive $5000 yearly plus a share of winnings. A new track at Racine is planned with a three quarter mile straight run ending at the stand, the combined tracks spanning just over a mile and a half.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TELEO
New York
Pierre Lorillard
Eric
Peril
Blazon
Khaftan
Blush
Rizpah
James McLaughlin
Taylor
McLaughlin
Rancweas
LinspEN Pank Races At New Jersey Meet
Races held in LinspEN Pank, New Jersey on October 4 featured six events. Manola won the first race over Tipstarf and Mamie with a 1:06 time for five furlongs. Macbeth I captured the second race of one mile, with Annie Blackburn second. Lavinis gd Larchmont led the 1 1/4 mile race as Tristan placed third, time 2:??. Glory won the six furlong sixth race, Village Maid second.
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Lexington
Tommile
Fred Woolley
Katie 8
Apare
Cone Anione
Ee Jones
Vest
Aes
Spoman
Vna
Ing Secon
Clark
Mr. Letman
Breneck
Rosemont
Mora
Morris Onisht
Maud
Ee Farion
Emily Maud
Lyon
Mell
Rece
Ion Fort
Shin Anc
Hockety
Martha Page
Fiyer
Mary H
Feinmasy
Clanton
Ronoun
Linspen
Fiftwe
Glendale
Glory
Village Maid
Eepartee
Two Brilliant Weddings In New York and New Jersey
Robert B Kerr son of Thomas B Kerr married Grace Nichols at West Presbyterian Church New York ceremony led by Dr Paxton and a reception followed. Louise Herrick daughter of Mrs Sophia Bludsoe Herrick wed Lt Francis Wall US Army at Trinity Church Point New Jersey with a reception at Herrick home before departing for Aberdeen Washington where Wall is stationed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Robert B. Kerr
Thomas B. Kerr
West Presbyterian Church
Grace Nichols
Edward A. Nichols
Paxton
Louise Herrick
Sophia Bludsoe Herrick
Francis Wall
United States Army
Trinity Episcopal Church
Point
N. J
Alderman Mancese Remains in Jail After Bail Surrender
Mayor McCallin and Alderman Mancese remain jailed after bail surrender. A man tried to post bond for Mancese’s appearance, but visiting hours had ended. Mancese expects to meet the required ball by noon today. F and Vs Iron City beer praised by connoisseurs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mancese
Peculiar Alliance Double Wedding Draws 60,000
Henry W Grady officiated a double wedding at the Piedmont Exposition in Atlanta audience of about 60,000. The couples were Walker Downs with Mamie Winburn and Henry E Wells with Alice Jeannette Whaley both married in cotton bagging outfits amid Alliance Day celebrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers’ Alliance
Atlanta
Henry W. Grady
Alliance
Livingstone
Georgia Alliance
L. L. Polk
North Carolina
Evans Jones
Texas
Walker Downs
Newton County
Misa Mamie Winburn
Rockdale
Barnett
Miss Winburn
Yellow Fever Spreads in Brazil Warns Rear Admiral
A letter from Rear Admiral J. H. Gillis, dated Montevideo September 11, 1889, reports yellow fever breaking out in Brazil beyond Rio de Janeiro. He urges not sending US vessels to infected ports this year and directs that supplies from the United States go directly to the port.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasurington
J. H. Gillis
United States Naval Force
South Atlantic
United States
Richmond
Montevideo
Uruguay
Navy Department
Rio de Janeiro
Brazil
Post Office Awards Stamp Contract to A B N Co
Postmaster General Wanamaker awarded a four year contract starting January to the American Bank Note Company of New York for adhesive stamps. Stamps will be reduced by about one eighth and redesigned with new engravings and color changes. The 1 cent stamp remains blue while the other denomination colors will shift, with some stamps printed in bright carmine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wanamaker
American Bank Note Company
New York
Improving the Army through targeted recruitment reforms
Washington reports outline plans in Secretary Proctor's forthcoming review to boost enlistments. Proposals include expanding recruiting staff, relocating stations to attract applicants, and deploying officers to National Guard encampments to enlist Guardsmen. The aim is statewide units and reduced desertion.
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Washington
Proctor
Kelton
National Guards
Ordin
Regular Army
Secre
Pennsylvania
Williams Assault: Williams in critical condition after beating
Thomas Williams found unconscious on P and L E tracks at McKee's Rocks last week worsened at West Penn Hospital. He regained only partial consciousness, then sank again. Constable Chisholm arrested John Borland, P&LE brakeman, after Williams alleged a grudge attack with a sand bag. Williams was a night shifter for the railroad at Chartiers.
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Thomas Williams
McKee’s Rocks
West Penn Hospital
Chisholm
Chartiers
John Borland
Pittsburg and
Lake Erie
Flint Glass Works Burned in Beaver Falls Fire
Fire discovered at 10 45 tonight destroyed the Co operative Flint Glass Association plant in Beaver Falls. Within 30 minutes the entire frame structure was a mass of ruins, with losses estimated at 60 000 to 70 000 dollars and insurance of 52 000. The blaze, started in the boiler area, gutted the factory though efforts to save the buildings continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dispatch
Beaver Falls
Co-operative Flint Glass Association
Feud Sparks Gun Battle Between Anderson and Chastain Families
News from Clay county extreme western North Carolina reports a violent feud between the Anderson and Chastain families. Anderson and followers stormed the Chastain home with Winchester rifles. Chastains defended with portholes and rifles. Leaders were indicted, tried, and imprisoned. Further trouble is anticipated as factions mobilize.
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Raleigh
N. C
Clay County
Andersons
Chastains
Anderson
Broadway to glow with electric lights tonight
New York reports a plan for electric lights along Broadway and near subways. Companies said they would illuminate wires feeding private customers rather than city lights, leaving Tenderloin precinct without public illumination while indoor lamps revived and Sixth Avenue lit.
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Dispatot
New York
Broadway
Brosh
United States
Tenderloin
Fourteenth Street
Sixth Avenue
Johnston Parkhurst scandal deepens in Manchester
October 24. Johnston the Parkhurst family hired man turned Spiritualist and medium. He claimed spirits made him kiss Mrs Parkhurst in scandalous fashion. Authorities arrested them after public outcry. found guilty of immoral conduct and fined, paid by Professor Parkhurst at spirits' request. The pair eloped today, with the professor insisting the spirits will fix it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manchester
Johnston-Parkhurst
Johnston
Parkhurst
Mra. Parkhurst
Parkhurat
McCormick Firm Faces Knights of Labor Pressure
McCormick the Southside installment house has been pressured by the Knights of Labor for remaining open after hours. The worker group demanded a 6 PM closing for three months, threatening nationwide publication. McCormick says he lets employees leave at 6 and does not want overtime.
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McCormick
Southside
K. of L
Cormick
Meick
Knights
Spiral Disease and Remedies Advertised
Spotty ad copy mentions Dr Flints Remedy for back pain and premonitory symptoms. It references Croton and motion as congestion indicators. Mentions Mack Drag Co New York and a jewelry house Henry Terheyden 550 Smithfield Street. Also notes WFSn and Hanohs 295 Fifth Ave for old gold and silver buyback.
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Casa
Hanoh's
Fifth Ave
Wfsn
Is 15 a Lucky Number in This Store Sale
We think it is and prove it with a two day sale featuring 2000 overcoats and 2000 tailor made suits at 13 dollars. Garments previously priced 22 to 30 dollars are now 13 dollars today and tomorrow at the corner of Grant and Diamond streets opposite the new Court House.
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P. C
Grant and Diamond Sts
The
New Court House
Rashed but Still Comptete in Local Trade S
A fragment notes the seller SCHOENTHAL at 612 Penn Avenue advertising remaining stock and sizes despite recent heavy business. The garbled text hints at ongoing sales activity and stock status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schoenthal
Penn Avenue
Pay of a Preacher to Be Chaplain of the House
A vivid tale from Hixeton about Rev John Kester D D of the Metropolitan Presbyterian Church being boosted for Chaplain of the House. The scheme links Chester with tariff tracts, Senator Quay, Mr Elliott Shepard, and Republican leagues in a bid to win broad support.
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Hixeton
John Kester
Metropolitan Presbyterian Church
Chester
Christian At Work
Great
Elliott F. Shepard
Air and Express
Mail and Express
Shepard
Senator Quay
House
Dispattch
New York Republican Association
Music in the Air at Pension Bureau Sparks Controversy
Colonel W. W. Thompson of Albany a pension examiner alleged in a bitter letter that the President and Interior Secretary are tools of claim agents. He resigns, criticizes administration and wages, and vows to publish his full remarks. Acting Commissioner Smith hurried to the Interior Department, then recovered from the shock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washiveton
Pension Bureau
W. W. Thompson
Albany
N. Y
Thompson
Smith
Interior Department
Washington
Secre
Cooley Illness Shapes Supreme Court Prospects
The illness of Judge Cooley, chairman of the Inter State Commerce Commission, worries colleagues and politics as Harrison weighs him for the Supreme Court seat. Friends note Cooley’s ambition to join the Court, while reports from Ann Arbor say he is improving and may be back soon.
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WashinGrTon
Cooley
Inter State Commerce Commission
Supreme Court
Harrison
Judge Cooley
Stanley Matthew
Sun Court
Supreme Bench
Ann Arbor
Mich
Golden Eagle Banquet to Aid Supreme Castle Meeting
A Knights of the Golden Eagle committee in Allegheny county met at Post 5 G A R hall to raise funds for the Supreme Castle gathering planned for next spring. D G C Patterson was elected chairman and Dr W L White secretary. Thirty castles from Allegheny and two from Beaver were represented. Sub committees were formed to organize a musical and literary entertainment banquet and hop, with details to be fixed at the next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Feot
Knights of the Golden Eagle
Allegheny County
Fourth Avenue
Supreme Castle of the Order
G. C. Patterson
W. L. White
Beaver
Wanted A Father A Prospect Telegram From TheAP
Minnie Dominick a 23 year old Jersey City governess seeks her long lost father believed to be in Philadelphia or Newark. Adopted by Colonel H M Baker after her mother died and later told of her adoption. A man from Philadelphia visited Newark seeking Minnie Baker, prompting ads for information on Mr Dominick.
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New York
Minnie Dominick
Linden Avenue
Jersey City Heights
Dominick
Snake Hill
H. M. Baker
Minnie
Baker
Colonel Baker
Bates
Misa Dominick
Smething
Miss Dominick
Philadelphia
Jackson
Ogden Street
Newark
Pastoral Letter Read By Bishop Gallaher In New York
The triennial Protestant Episcopal Pastoral Letter was read at St. George's Church by Bishop John Nicholas Gallaher of Louisiana. It praises education reform and inexpensive schools, urges civil service integrity, condemns vulgar political bartering, and calls for church unity and loyalty while addressing industrial and social issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Protestant Episcopal Church
St. George's Church
John Nicholas Gallaher
Louisiana
Pittsburg Guests Present at Whittemore Taylor Wedding
Miss Catherine Leigh Taylor daughter of William Taylor of the St Denis Hotel married Charles E Whittemore in the hotel drawing room ceremony performed by Rev Dr William L Taylor. Bride wore white silk duchesse lace veil and diamond ornaments. The bridesmaids maid of honor and ushers are named. Reception followed and couple left for Washington in the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Yor
Catherine Leigh Taylor
William Taylor
St. Denis
Charles E. Whittemore
William L. Taylor
Broadway Tabernacle
Fannie Gilson
May Everett
Brooklyn
Fannie Collier
Pittsburg
Fannie Whittemore
Grace Taylor
William Whittemore
Irving Taylor
William Gibson
Charles A.taylor
Ezra Cornell
Ithaca
John R. Paxton
John H. Washburn
James McCutcheon
Washington
Back to Their Native Land A Party of Chinese Leaves Boston
A group of 30 Chinese men depart Boston for China at 7 PM. They travel via Canadian Pacific Railway to Vancouver and board the ship on November 1 to Hong Kong. The party includes 18 merchants and 12 locals. most will settle in China while a few may return later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
China
Canadian Pacific Railway
Vancouver
Hong Kong
Arrest in hotel case lands man in jail for hearing
John Lobskinski was arrested last night by Alderman Schafer's constable on a warrant sworn out by Bertha Tarkarpolsky, a hotel employee. The defendant was committed to jail in a $1,000 bond for a hearing tomorrow afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Lobskinski
Alderman Schafer
Bertha Tarkarpolsky
Anderson
Building Permits Filed for Stone Dwellings on Thomas Street
Yesterday D P Black and Samuel Wood obtained permits for a two story stone residence on Thomas Street between Fifth and Linden Aves costing 11000. Black and Baird secured a permit for a second two story stone dwelling on the same block valued at 10000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. P. Black
Samuel Wood
Thomas Street
Fifth Avenue
Linden Avenue
Black & Baird
River Telegrams Weather Reports and River Readings
River telegrams report monotone river levels with towns Mangotows River Brownsville and Wamben. Readings show 4 feet 6 inches at Brownsville Stationary and 21 of one foot and falling at Wamben with clear weather. Thermometer readings noted as 2 at 4 Pa and 4 at P.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MonGanTows
Wamben
Brownsville
Allegheny High School Dedication Exercises Slated
The dedicatory program for Allegheny High School is scheduled for Friday afternoon November 1. The Allegheny Concert Orchestra and a 16 voice chorus will provide music with remarks by James S Young president of the board. Secretary Scandrett will recount the school’s history. Principal address to be given on higher education by Wns lag rank Jeter Ga Col ashington abe. Deputy Sta Sepalinonauns Schools will speak. A reception and more music follow in the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny High School
Allegheny Concert
James S. Young
Board of Controllers
Scandrett
Jeter Ga Colashington Abe “Higher Education
Sta Sepalinonauns Schools
Evenim
Allegheny
Perhats Fatally Injured After Railroad Tragedy
George Ollie a 19 year old Pittsburg Bridge Works worker was fatally injured after slipping on a rail while crossing the Allegheny Valley Railroad track at Thirty sixth street. He was found with a fractured skull and severe internal injuries and died at his home after being taken there for treatment.
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George Olie
Pittsburg
Allegheny Valley Railroad
Thirty-sixth Street
Ollie
Bom
Gee and
Duisiiien Streets
Clark
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