Consolidation of Baseball League History and Farewell
The article recounts the absorption of the old association by a merged league, detailing ownership shifts, financial settlements, and new rules. Nick Young is slated as president and Yack Phelps as attorney. Farewell remarks frame the dissolution and hints at salary changes, upcoming schedules, and 50 cent admission in some towns.
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John Brush
Nick Young
Yack Phelps
Old Association
League
Phelps
Louisville
Sesa Gane
St. Louis
Indianapolis
Godbye
Comiskey
John Brash
Cincinnatti
Pfeffer
Chicago
Anson
Sinking of a Kusstan Bark Claims Twenty Six Lives
Captain Dexter of the Kentigern recounts the night gale near the Thames mouth that borked two ships the Kusstan and the Russian bark. The Russian vessel broke loose from anchor and sank with heavy seas and panic on board. Despite efforts by Captain Dexter and his crew to aid the Russians the storm prevented rescue and twenty six persons are believed to have drowned.
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New York
Dexter
Kentigern
London
Thames
Barksa
Fire at Porter & Donaldson’s wholesale millinery
A Friday noon blaze started on the fourth floor of Porter and Donaldson’s five story wholesale millinery building in Pittsburgh. Clerks reportedly lit waste paper with a match, and by 2 pm the fire engulfed the entire structure threatening nearby Academy of Music. Stock valued around 38000,000 and building worth 150000 additional.
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Pittsbars
Pitrssurg
Porter & Donaldson
Academy of Minsic
Nobody's in jail and other local happenings
A lively local column reports on court actions with arrests for petit larceny and obstructing sidewalks, a judge freeing a suspect on own recognizance, a road company tour for state fairgrounds interest, church school plans, and a lecture on U.S. diplomacy. Also notes on road openings, street-improvement finances, and a list of marriages and births.
Wreck of Tahiti and Towline Failure Tragedy Near Manzaniana
Hundreds aboard the Tahiti were believed lost after the Roseville failed to tow the wrecked brig to port at Manzaniana Mexico. The Tahiti lies bottom up and may yield many bodies in the hold when righted. The Roseville will attempt another tow soon. Also noted a new Parnellite Daily Independent appearing in Dup ri with its radical platform and a dynamite package found in a Dublin post office.
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Tahiti
Dupri
Independent
Parnellite
Tts
Eeif
Trish Pena
Ireland
Lord Lisusanant
Dublin
Maila
Dublin Castle
Deboucherville Likely Quebec Premier in New Cabinet
Report confirms a new Quebec cabinet with Deboucherville as premier amid changes. Names linked include G A Mantel Charles Fitzpatrick J Hall Thomas Chase Casgrain J I McIntosh and Flynn. Pelletier and Murphy not listed. Observers doubt the ministry’s long survival.
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Dee
L. P. Pelletier
Owen Murphy
Merciern
Hames
G. A. Mantel
L. ©. Tallon
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J. Hall
Thomas Chase Casgrain
J. I. Mcintosh
Fitzpatrick
KH. J. Flynn
Fie
Trains Collide In Tunnel Kill Four In Pa
A Reading railroad collision in a tunnel on the Catawissa branch in Pennsylvania killed four passengers and injured several others. In Washington, Captain Bates advances a new marine load line bill to simplify measurements and align with international tests. Bishop Browne of Winchester dies at age 180.
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Catawissa
Washington
Bates
Dipglay
Maine
New York
Liss
Congress
Terre Haute Police Pay Debacle Sparks Local Banquet Echoes
Gov Chase returns from Loyal Legion banquet as Terre Haute debates police pay delays and a costly street cleaning bill. Citizens warn of state property upkeep costs with a $365 bill and specific city blocks priced for cleaning from June to November. Special train visits and potential rail tracks for state fair access are hinted amid budget strains.
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Terre Haute
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Tim Griffin
Washington St
State House
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Washington
Ohio
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Tim
Blind Asylum
University Park
Flying Dutchman Crowd Rumors and Reactions At City Ride
A Sun reporter visits a popular open air ride nicknamed the Flying Dutchman near the Big Four tracks. The crowded room hosts a volatile mix of patrons, with fights, advances, and crude behavior reported amid dangerous boiler concerns and police warnings of possible riots.
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Mephisto
Faus
Balaam
Jim
Wilson
Sun
Gambling arrest leads to disputed trials in West Indirapolis
An arrest in West Indirapolis involved Garman Brannan Thomas Donauee and Pat dle Cambridge on gambling charges. The trial before Judge Buskirk featured disputed venue and humor from the judge and attorney, ending with the defendants released while others including Seth Miller Frank Meyers and Charles McDaniels were bound over on theft charges related to a coroner’s office door fixtures.
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Pat Dle
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Hiim
Divry
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Wright
Fred Kurtz
Seth Miller
Frank Meyers
Charles McDaniels
Grand Jury
Isaac Dunn
Dunn
Murder on rail line shocks Shamokin
John Leckie land dealer from Shenandoah was found dead on the Philadelphia and Reading track near Frackville. The body was mutilated and foul play is suspected after $1500 believed to be on him vanished. Authorities think the crime was staged to hide the murder.
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John Leckie
Shenandoah
Philadelphia & Reading
Frackville
Three named insiders guard the Indiana political pact
In Indianapolis three figures Vic Backus Kev Kuhne and assistant prosecutor Bell know the details of a forced agreement that would make George Kuhns Abrams deputy. They refuse to talk, while Abrams seeks to run his own department. Rumors say Tom Helliar is Abrams choice for the post. Will Smith faces resignation and Will Phipps laments broken faith as public works shifts near a water contract.
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Eee
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Inis
Will Phipps
Mansfield
Allen
le Board of Public Works
Scherrer
Judge rules for Wasson after clay worker exhibit appeal
An appeal in the city versus H. P. Wasson was heard Friday. A clay worker displayed a bust of Judge Buskirk at Wasson’s Washington Street store, drawing crowds and sidewalk obstructions. The judge ruled for Wasson, and the prosecutor appealed.
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Cincinnati Taxpayers Riot Over Tax Window
A small riot broke out at the Cincinnati courthouse when 2,010 to 5,000 taxpayers rushed to the tax windows to pay taxes and avoid penalties. Stones shattered windows as the police were called, clerks fled, and business paused until order returned.
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Cincinnati
Court House
Express on Southern Kansas road crashes in Cherryvale
An express train on the Southern Kansas route derailed after an embankment collapse at Cherryvale. Five killed and 23 injured as cars tumbled down the slope. Investigators say ties were rotten and foul play is not yet suspected. In a separate incident, Joseph Ensor of Savannah shot his wife in the hand and then attempted suicide with a shotgun. he is believed to be insane. A note mentions new bookcases at Wnt L Elder's.
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Kan
Joseph Ensor
Savannah
SNAKES FOR FOOD. American Negro Emigrants Suffer in Liberia
A group of 68 U.S. emigrants sailed to Liberia with high hopes but only four months after arrival most returned to New York in ragged condition. They faced brush-covered land, scant crops, meager wages, and limited food as they struggled to establish homes.
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Liberia
United States
New York
Electrical Locomotive Trial Seen As Success
Electric locomotive tested in Boston on a seven car pig iron train impressed observers. An overhead power system and a single motor delivered strong pulling power though noise upset nearby residents. Officials noted favorable results and potential for commercial railroad use.
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Street Car Company
Boston
Lyon
the Sun
Tn Company
Lynp
Massachusetts
Difficulties in Settling Fletcher & Sharpe Depositors
Creditors of the Fletcher & Sharpe bank press for the 7 percent dividend. About $105000 on hand at start of week, down to $90000 by Friday morning amid nearly 10000 claims. Deputy Duekirk struggles to verify heirs and proper claimants as many original depositors have died and heirs seek payments, causing disputes with women who must prove their identity and rights.
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Fletcher & Sharpe Bank
Duekirk
Wilson
Fletcher & Sharps
Man Arrested for Assault After Threats Against Wife
Stephen Sanders was arrested Friday on a charge of assault and battery with intent to kill his wife after firing through a window to frighten her. The couple, living at 41 N Missouri St, are described as colored. Sanders, a cook at Taggart's restaurant, claimed he aimed to scare her into leaving him. The wife was not seriously hurt. A separate item notes W Hauser, former chief of the military department, elected president of the Swiss confederation in ByeRsk on Dec 15.
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Missouri-st
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Taggart
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Military Department
Boxing and sports news from New York and beyond
The article lists upcoming boxing plans and match results. Yale plans a Walter Camp banquet in New York next month. Fitzsimmons and Hall prepare as seconds at the Myer Carroll bout in New Orleans. Hughes defeats Davie in Wilkes Barre. Choynski stops Woods after a brutal eight round walk and knockouts in Frisco.
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Walter Camp
New York
Guba
Brazil
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Bailiff-Sullivan
Muncie
Hailitt
Grippe
Myer-Carroll
New Orleans
Fitzsimmons
Hall
Jack Crooke
Columbus
Hughes
Walter Davie
Wilkesbarre
Joe Choynski
Billy Woods
Denver
Frieco
Woods
Choynski
Controversy and Committees Mark Senate Agenda
Senators debate Dallas appointment to Pennsylvania circuit bench with Quay Cameron and Higging resisting confirmation while hints of Weeda opposition fade. Rules committee plans reforms including 15 member standard for major committees and possible standing status for irrigation panel. In Indianapolis, William Teal faces seven years for counterfeiting after a brief trial. Judge Woolson issues leniency for subsequent offenses. Charles Farley’s counterfeiting trial follows.
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Poss
Indianapolis
William Teal
Arsenal
Charles Farley
Prohibition National Convention Plans Set for 1892
The National committee adopted a plan to hold the next Prohibition Party convention in St. Louis on June 18, 1892. Chicago reported the session, noting St. Louis won the bid by a narrow margin amid competition from Lincoln, Harriman, Tena, Atlanta, Cleveland, Cincinnati, Indianapolis, and New York.
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The
Prohibition Party
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Lincoln
Harriman
Tena
Atlanta
Cleveland
Cincinnati
Indianapolia
New York
Mob Overpowers Sheriff in Florida Jail Break Killing Two Suspects
Late Thursday night a mob of about 100 men seized the jail keys at Live Oak Florida and shot to death two Black men tied to a tree after abducting them as suspects in Young Parramore’s Bradford murder. In New York James J. Blaine seeks protection from private detectives in his divorce case amid reported surveillance and hotel spying.
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Live Oak
Fina
Potsdamer
Young Parramore
Bradford Lastriday
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Dee
Mia
James J. Blaine
Byrnes
Weather Outlook for Indiana and Indiana Politics Note
Indiana forecast calls for warmer and fair skies through Saturday. Indianapolis region predicts two hours ending 8 a.m. Friday of warmer, fair weather and continued cool conditions for several days. In national politics, Chicago Herald notes President Harrison’s appointment of Judge Woods to the U.S. circuit bench as a strong jab at Judge Gresham, reflecting long standing Indiana Republican rivalries and past courtroom reversals.
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Indianapolis
Gresham
Woods
Chicago Herald
Harrison
W. W. Dudley
Watches and Diamonds at Americar Watch Club Co
The Americar Watch Club Co located at 11 N Pennsylvania Ave offers a range of watches and diamonds with patterns and designs advertised as the latest at low prices.
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Americar Watch Club Co
Pennsylvaniast
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