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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 30, 1889

Page

6

New York Wins World Series Title In Five Games

New York defeated Brooklyn three to two to clinch the world championship, taking five straight games as Ward starred with batting, base running, and fielding. Manager Mutrie celebrated at the club house while fans cheered, and attendance surpassed forty six thousand for the series.

Dispatch New York New Yorks Brooklyn O'Day Terry Ward Bushong Corghill Wisner

End of the World Series Clinched by New Yorks with Narrow Victory

The New Yorks win the World Series in a tense final game. Key moments include Ward advancing on balls, Slattery and Newman (Visner) making plays, and O'Brien drawing walks. O'Day, Terry, and Connor contribute at the plate while Ewing and Lynch shine in the field. Time of game two hours and five minutes. umpires Gaffney and Lynch.

Brooklyns Brien O'Day Collins Hub Hide Burns O’brien Foutz Ward Pinkney Terry Connor New Yorks Statters O'Brien Tiernan Ewing Fouts Johnny Smith Wisner Slattery Boshong Richardson O'Rourke Bell Whitney Busbone Torew Sam Smith Vals Aleo Nies Grooms Gaffney Ges Gla Dalle Visner Giants Burnstrom Ward Hms Critoarke Rae A Conyar Newarks Rery Ck Uy Lynch Nee Bros ‘Vnites Carl Burns Rourke Gaffney and Lynch

Nimick and Hanlon Discuss Brotherhood Baseball Affairs

Manager Hanlon of the local club traveled to New York for a Brotherhood meeting on Monday and held a long conference with President Nimick on Brotherhood and League matters. Hanlon indicated he would not harm the Pittsburgh League club and knew whether the Brotherhood would reject concessions from the League.

Hanlon New York Nimick

Cassatt’s Backers Sell at Public Auction of Race Horses

Colonel S. D. Bruce sold A J Cassatt’s stock at the American Horse Exchange on Upper Broadway drawing 800 spectators. The sale listed six horses including Ene Now or Never Taragon Madstone Marauder Eolo and The Abbess with total proceeds of 45015. Horses brought 30900 and yearlings 14055.

New York S. D. Bruce A.J. Cassatt Chesterbrook American Horse Exchange Upper Broadway Colonel Bruce Ene Severn Times Taragon Madstone Marauder Eolo Equality the Abbess the Tartar Fox Hill Euroclydon Phoenix Evelyn Carter Hughes Bros Bie Duxent Magella J. Exile G. B Morris Stratford O. RK. McStea Tara G. Morris Vanewbilt Nina Turner J. Dahlman Fom Orandina Boyle War Song W. B. Gavil Tag Abbess Egarde Nols Mr. Pickwick Bonnie The Mead W. Lakeland

Nashville Opening Highlights Fall Meeting at Westside Park

The Nashville fall meeting at Westside Park began under a clear sky with over 1000 in attendance. Races proceeded smoothly with winners including Pinkerton, Ophelia, War Peak, Milton, and Miss Blonde, as tomorrow’s entries feature several listed contenders and sellers.

Nashville Westside Park Deer Censor Mo Daniel B Sable Higt Carton Arist Tom Hood Marehma Bertha Oeily Pinkerton Seamane Kitty KL Keena Irish Law Retin Parse Forces Miss Blonde Miaise Maud Cecil Milton Balleee Beck Armil

BracHam's Pills Offered For Bilious and Nervous Ills

Pars Soap Promises Beautiful Complexion While BracHam's Pills claim to cure bilious and nervous ailments. The advertisement presents health tonics and cosmetic soaps as remedies and beauty products, featuring claims of vitality and improved appearance.

Br&cham

Two Drives for To Day Overcoats Sale Hits $5 and $6

A local ad announces a one day sale at P. C. C. on Grant and Diamond streets opposite the new Court House. About 550 men's kersey and chinchilla overcoats in gray blue brown and black are offered at four dollar and six dollar prices to ensure broad appeal.

P. C Cor Grant and Diamond Sts New Court House

Grand Ribbon Sale At The People's Store

Ladies urged to view a large ribbon sale offering all silk ribbons in satin edge and moire at 27 cents per yard. Campbell and Dick promote the bargain as unmatched and genuine.

People’s Store Campbell & Dick

Silverware and holiday sale at E P Roberts & Bona

Five Hundred Club tickets remain unreturned at Elite Gallery, 516 Market Street, before November 1. Meanwhile E P Roberts & Bona advertise silverware sets, water pitchers, waiters, and dolls given away to infants department shoppers. Walker's wax soap promises softer flannels.

E. P. Roberts & Bona Vsa Elite Gallery Market Street Flemhmax & Co

Johnsons Big Story On Brotherhood Plot In Baseball

Albert L. Johnson discloses a plan for a Baseball Brotherhood to reform the game. He cites Hanlon as a chief promoter and details meetings with Cleveland and New York players, pledges to support the organization, and proposed early franchise sites in Boston Philadelphia Brooklyn New York Cleveland Pittsburgh Buffalo and Chicago with Ewing and other stars involved.

Clevetaxp Albert L. Johnson Baseball Brotherhood Ed Hanlon Ward Pfeffer Fogarty Clevelands League New York Cleveland Ewing Degas Welch Keefe Boston Philadelphia Brooklyn Pittsburg Buffalo Chier Johnson Ees St. Louis Chicago

Local ball player pushes League reform amid Brotherhood talks

A Pittabargs veteran speaks on Monday about union and league changes. He urges abolishing or altering rules on reservation, classification, and selling to ensure players receive fair compensation and release after four years if not up to standard. The stance reflects broad reform aims.

Pittabargs Brotherhood League Oveemrane Mane Club Morte Hanlon

Loftus Offered Manager Post for Cleveland Brotherhood

Cleveland, Oct 9. Tom Loftus, manager of the Cleveland League club, left for St Louis today and will go to Cincinnati next year as manager of the American Association team at a salary of 3500 dollars. Cleveland directors would have kept him but the Brotherhood movement caused confusion.

Cleveland Tom Loftus St. Louis Cincinnati Brotherhood

CATTLE KINGS MUST GO

Secretary Noble writes General Fairchild warning cattlemen leasing Cherokee Outlet lands to vacate by June first. He details 6,574,496 acres West of the Arkansas River, notes 551,732 acres assigned to Pawnee, Otoe and Missouri tribes, and cites potential U S payment to Cherokees of about 7.1 million after deductions. The letter argues leases are unlawful and authorized removal of unauthorized persons and property from the reservation.

Arkansas River Pawnee Otoe Missouri Powess United States Unitates Shields Ifairs Secretary of the Interior

All American Product Warmly Commend It Visit to St Louis

The All Americans delegation, exhausted after a 500 mile journey, toured St Louis sights including the Anheuser Busch brewery and Switzer cheese. Mayor Noonan and Governor Francis welcomed them. Senor Romero spoke of improved U S Mexico relations. They later enjoyed a Marquette Club reception before departing for Kansas City.

St. Louis Fire Department Uis Jockey Club Anheuser-Busch Brewery Busch Noonan Francis Senor Romero Mexico Go’clock Marquette Club Kansas City

English Syndicate Rumored to Buy New England Stone Quarries

Rumor from Corcorn New Hampshire on October 29 reports an English syndicate considering purchasing all stone quarries on Rattlesnake Hill in the city and expanding into Vermont and New England. The deal would follow Sullivan and Sargent quarries purchase by New England Granite Company led by James G Bat ters on Hartford. The motive cited is to control supply for large scale building projects with vast capital.

New Englan

Republicans fail in Montana mandamus bid in Silver Bow case

In Helena Montana October 29 the court overruled the Republicans motion to issue a mandamus writ in the Silver Bow contest. Objections to Judge DeWolf a Democrat candidate as biased were rejected. Writ amended to cover only county count. Republicans demurred and were overruled. Board of Canvassers ordered to answer why Tunnel precinct votes were not counted. Court adjourned.

Hertexa Mont Uesh Dewolf Cera

Dupes for a Time in a Philadelphia Religious Case

The master in equity reports in favor of the complainants in the case of Anna Meister known as J Elimar Mira Mitta. He recommends a decree transferring the Philadelphia property at 1128 South Eleventh Street to the members who contributed funds for its purchase. The suit, filed April 28 1887, names Philip and Christine Becker and others against Anna Meister and her heirs.

J. Elimar Mira Mitta Philadelphia Pisrarca William C. Mayne Mitchell Equity Anna Meister J. Elimar Mira Mitts Bill In Equity Philip Becker Christine Becker Jacob Endress Lissette Muozert August Woroer Caroline Lang Julia Rubman Meta Meister Salome Blattman Lissette Betzinger Catherine Meister Albert Meister Charles Meister Edward Meister Ross Kennedy Lens Meister Emily Grat Bertha Bonine Jacob Betsinger David J. Kennedy William Grant Lizzie Meister Adelle Meister Ella Meister George D. Brown South Eleventh Street August Werner Lissette Munzert Meca Rs. Meister

Locomotive boiler blast kills three near Archibald

SPECIAL TELEGRAM REPORT: At about 1 PM a boiler explosion on a locomotive used to haul cars from the tunnel to the coal breaker at Pieres Celery Archibald inflicted fatal injuries on engineer Simon Honig and fireman John Bevin. A boy named Dougher was severely burned. final condition unknown. Explosion shattered the locomotive, with the cause not determinable. All three men resided in Archibald. Moyles also listed with Archibald ties.

Carbondale Pieres Celery Archibald Simon Honig John Bevin Dougher Erse Moyles Archi

College contest pits Girard and Geneva classes

A delegation from Geneva Papile will travel to Girard for a February essay and oration contest between Girard College Philadelphia class of ’68 and Geneva College class of ’83. The Geneva class accepted the challenge this afternoon and will pay expenses for contestants to and from the venue.

Geneva Papile Girard Braver Falls Girard College Philadelphia Geneva College Beaver Anne

Ladies sue railroad over injuries from train near Humes station

Louisa Kirchner Mary Kirchner and Elizabeth Fisher filed a suit against the Lake Erie and Western Railroad Company for 15000 dollars claiming their horses were frightened by a train while crossing the tracks near Humes station causing all three to be thrown down an embankment and seriously injured.

Louisa Kirchner Mary Kirchner Elizabeth Fisher Lake Erie and Western Railroad Company Humes Station

Beaver Fans Telegram Reports Disease Survey

Special telegram from Beaver notes Dr. Mercer investigated local cane counts and diphtheria data. Findings prompt next meeting of the Saeed loss to advise measures against contagious diseases until further guidance.

Beaver Mercer Saeed

Miner John Carney Killed in Railroad Strike Incident

Caxton October 3. John Carney a 72 year old coal miner from MaPa was struck and killed by the express on the Fort Wayne road this morning while sleeping in a drunken slump on the track.

Caxton John Carney Ma . Pa Red Express Fort Wayne Road

Wool firm Heston and Erben assign for creditors

Philadelphia firm of wool dealers Heston and Erben assigns to George W. Fisa and Samuel Lesa for creditors. Liabilities estimated around 300000 to 400000 with assets unknown. They blame dull wool market and high money rates for the failure. A detailed statement and creditors meeting are planned in a few days.

Philadelphia Heston & Erben Chestnut Street George W. Fisa Samuel Lesa

Westinghouse plans charter to smelt copper in Arizona

Westinghouse officials will apply to the Governor on Wednesday, November 20, for a charter to form the Duquesne Mining and Reduction Company to smelt copper in Washington Territory. The move aims to support a copper seed project for electrical machinery production. Charles R. Ashburne, Westinghouse geologist, will depart for Arizona to supervise mine work as the syndicate shifts to in-house smelting for cost efficiency.

Westinghouse Company Duquesne Mining and Reduction Company Aew Watlaghone Electric Company Charles R. Ashburne Arizona

Death of Lineman Feekes Prompts Wire Condemnation

Coroner's Jury in New York finds Lineman Feekes died from electric shock after contact with a telephone line likely crossed by a high tension feed. They fault poor insulation and dangerous overhead wiring, urge subway extension and burial of wires, and advise linemen to use rubber gloves and insulations.

New York Lineman Feekes Feekes Western Union Brush United States

Judge Train declines interview with experts in lunacy case

Boston reads that Probate Court Judge McKim refused a NY Court record copy. Lawyer E A Snow sent Train a consent request for expert interviews in his cell. Train replies No, I know my mind better than any expert. Lunatics do not empact Bymsescese nor lawyers.

Boston McKim Court of General Sessions New York Noah Davis George Francis Train E. A. Snow Train

Subscriptions Slow Over World Fair Park Site

The World's Fair guarantee fund stands at 1 053 146 dollars as the Committee on Site delays decision on using Central Park for the site. Subscriptions lag due to unresolved park questions with the drug trade delaying as they wait for a settlement.

Central Park

Navy Yards Policy Push From Secretary Tracey

Secretary Tracey is expected to urge Congress for a positive navy yard policy. Public supporters want open yards and active operations. Portsmouth yard carries a 150000 dollar estimate while Boston yard requests total 300000 dollars for construction or repair and other improvements.

Tracey Congress Washington Navy Portsmouth Bureau of Boston

Wealthy ice dealer charged with larceny in New York

New York October 29 Hansom Parker an ice dealer with an alleged annual income of 100000 was charged with larceny by Edward J Adams cashier of the White Star Steamship line. He is accused of charging for 42 tons of ice while only supplying 26 tons. Parker claims the charge stems from a conspiracy among recently discharged workers. He was held in 2000 bail.

New York Hansom Parker Edward J. Adams White Star Steamship Line

A Festive Young Swindler Accused in Forged Deeds

St. Joseph Mo October 29 police seek Harry H Cooper on a warrant for procuring forged deeds to property in Wichita Kan Cooper alleged to have entered society here last June and married Captain Day's daughter a wealthy St Joseph merchant He claimed ownership of property in Wichita and traded it for 7000 dollars in value

St. Josefu Harry H. Cooper Wichita Han Cooper The Beast Social Captain Day St. Joseph's

Children Reported Found Near Soho Protestant School

A Homestead constable telephoned police headquarters to report three boys named Charles Lewis Griffin William Griffin Henry Stone aged 9 and 7, claiming to be fugitives or lost from the Protestant school at Soho. No action was taken due to late hour.

Charleses Lewis William Griffin Henry Stone Soho

Excursion to Baltimore via the B and C railways

The B and C railroads offer Baltimore excursion tickets at eight dollars round trip, valid from May 12 to 18, for the Catholic Congress. Trains depart Pittsburgh at 8:00 am and 9:20 pm. James H Argew & Co. advertise Anderson Gas-Seving Burne men’s neckwear at 100 Fifth Ave.

Baltimore Tito Atholic Congress Pittsburg James H. Argew & Co Fifth Ave

Morgan Tows-Rivar L1 fest and stationery

Weather cloudy with a 44 degree reading at 4 PM. WaARBEN River area reports a second fest and stationary event, cloudy and cold conditions persist.

Local Legal Briefs and Fire Notes From Allegheny City

The report lists a suit for surety of the peace by Elmia Mansfield against Elien McAlsesa, with cross suit for disorderly conduct by Ellen M. A murder from Rock Point is noted as arriving with the victim’s survivors. A chimney fire claim and a court hearing before Alderman Porter are mentioned. The city board discusses claims on N avenue and a shoe store incident with no damage. A mill worker, John Palaseki, suffers severe leg injuries in an accident. A joint committee recommends purchasing a 652106 foot lot for a new Allegheny City electric light plant at $6,762.50.

Elmia Mansfield Elien McAlsesa Alderman Porter Ellen M Marky Taarror Pat Nera Dalin Wat Biahat Felaa Abe Rock Point Alegneny Board of Viewers N Avenue Sion Anc Naan Wieland Booth Fourth Carson Streets John Palaseki Shoenberger’s Meridaning Porter Iife Hoe Allegheny Councils Irwin’ Sypnue Banton Alley Taylor Svoue Allegheny City Electric Light Plant

Rogers Royal Nervine: a soothing tonic claims pure composition

An advertisement touts Rogers Royal Nervine as free from mineral substances and stimulants. It promises relief from anxiety and head pain, claiming a calm, exhilaration-free effect and safe circulation without narcotics or additives.

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Mutrie Mr. Nimick Arthur Dixwell Busbong Buck Sistary Nimick and Hanlon Mineager Cassatt’s Leo Brigel Colonel Hont Kitty Nevada Osborne LE Eagh Smithfield Shiiel Geise Anderson Ned Walker Walker Johnson’s al. Johnson Twitchell Loftus Cleveland Brotherhood Club Giike Gann Noble St. Louis Beer Montana Dupes Limited Jacobs O Marx Pontafn Bottis Charles A. Voseles C Vallinora, A BR. R Anderson Gas- Seving Pennsylvania West Virginia Ohio Winda United States Service Brownsville Irwin Avenue Rogers ROYAL Djutty Milla LL. D M.D Matt Whitkey Henry Mott Duffy BAKER Arg Bom Brock Liebig Company Wolff &Randolph, Philadeipnie Ney Remedy Comp'ny Liberty Street Wliuer J. P. Smith Glass & China Ga Penn Avenue GM WA America Penn Ave Pia John Flocker & GO 2K Sa
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