Jackson Wins Light Weight Title Fight in Wilkes-Barre
Dan O'Donnell and James Jackson battled for the Northeastern Pennsylvania light weight crown at Jester's Club in Wilkes-Barre. Jackson won amid claims of a foul when O'Donnell went down after a foul still debated. both combatants earned praise as Jackson asserts the Pennsylvania title and others in the district eye potential matchups.
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Wilkesname
Dan O'Donnell
Scranton
James Jackson
Pennsylvania
Jester
O'Ponnell
Jackson
O'Donnell
McKeesport M’Reestort Club Builds for Home Openers
McKeesport reports eight players in town for the new club with more arrivals expected. Palace Park Rink secured for daily practice as team prepares for April 12 opener against the Athletics and a busy early schedule including Erie and Jamestown opponents. Twenty five workers toil on grounds. roster features Cote, Vous, Keating, Gounard Provins, Leamon, Baker or Patterson, Leamon, Leamon.
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Legram
S McKerstort
Mckeesport
Bere
Baker
Milbee
Leamon
Previns
Patterson
Dancan
Keating
Renninger
Franklin
Walton
Scranton
Plummer
Boston
Johns
Saginaw
Cote
Troy
Miller
Pumpurg
Pitteburgs
Palace Park
Erie
Jamestown
N. Y
Wih
Pitsburg
Tean
Jarh
Billy Zecker
Altoona
Her
Vous
Gounard Provins
Change of Schedule Sparks Debate in Local Club
Manager Hanlon speaks to defend a new schedule amid protests from some directors and fans. Critics shout cowardice and issue warnings while supporters argue the move promises better business and success. John Tower departs to attend Se-7 hie ee wat su we, backing the change despite opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanlon
Fratsicht
Cird
John Tower
Re Ts
Billy Robinson Debuts as New Second Baseman for Local Club
Billy Robinson arrives in the city as the new second baseman from the American Association. Manager Hanlon backs him as a strong addition and potential star, with observers noting his solid reputation. He traveled with Secretary Haunell and Al Johnson, and nearby reports describe rain causing a turnout drop for a St Louis Brotherhood game.
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Billy” Robinson
Billy
Hanlon
American Association
Robinson
Donlap
Haunell
al Johnson
St. Luis
von der Abe
Brotherhood
Johnson
St. Louis
Great Brotherhood
Tener
Wiener
A Association
Palmer O Neil In Town on Baseball Affairs
Local Director J Palmer O Neil of the Local League visited the city en route from New York to Chicago. He remarked that New York baseball sentiment shifted after Day leased the Polo Grounds, praising a strong team and doubting the Players' League's future, noting a revised schedule could help its survival.
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Wilkesbarre
J. Palmer O'Neill
J. Palmer O'Neil
New York
Chicago
Day
Polo Grounds
Opnion
ME O NEILL S PROPHECY FOLLOWING NATIONAL LEAGUE PRESSURE
J Palmer O Neill predicts the players league will fade as strong clubs resist reform. He cites New York as example with two clubs failing to support one, notes Donlap and Conway contracts, arm issues, and advises possibly releasing Conway rather than renewing at high pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Palmer O'Neil
Brother Mandigo
New York Sun
Onell
Brothershood
National League
New York
Hardy
Day
Metropolian
Neil
Pittsburg
Donlap
Rote Ee
Conway
Metroit
Nimick
The Old League Club Prospects Amid Bad Weather
The report notes potential players and infield strength for Sir Guy Meeker Dunlap and Son in a forecast of the season. Youngman is praised as a solid local second baseman and the infield is described as promising. Sonders and Billy Sunday are expected to visit today, with Dunlap likely boosting the infield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sir Guy
Youngman
Meeker
Dunlap
Sir Gov
Sonders
Billy Sunday
Judge Lawrence Awards Victory to John M Ward in Supreme Court
In New York this afternoon Supreme Court Judge Lawrence ruled in favor of John M Ward in a suit brought by the Metropolitan Exhibition Company. The decision, one page long, dismisses the complaint after noting the plaintiff’s counsel will not submit a brief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
March
Lawrence
Supreme Court
John M. Ward
Metropolitan Exhibition Company
Ward
Connors Returns Publicly Challenges World Wrestlers
Local middleweight star James Connors returns from a Western tour and declares readiness to wrestle top names. He praises Carkeek as the best, predicts matchups with Green Lim Lewis and Tom Connors in strong terms, and says Milwaukee offers strong middleweight prospects. He also appeals to the Buffalo Athletic Club for a purse and vows to throw Jess Carke multiple times in an hour.
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James Connors
McMillan
Connors
Carkeek
Tom
Sten
Green
Lim
Lewis
Milwaukee
Lama
Aed Lama
Buffalo Athletic Club
Jess Carke
Weights set for Great Western and Oakwood handicaps
The Oakwood handicap lists Terra Cotta at 128 pounds as top weight with Spokane a close 124 and Proctor Knott at 121. Three year olds feature in the Oakwood led by Prince Fonso at 105, while the seven year old filly Lady Scoogan also figures among entries. In the Great Western long distance, Spokane is listed at 124 pounds head, with Los Angeles also 124 considering allowances, and last year’s winner Fiston at 114 pounds. Three year olds Huntress and others show strong in both events.
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Chicago
Washington Park
Oakwood
Spokane
Sandene
Los Angeles
Proctor Knott
Prince Fonso
Betton
Lady Scoogan
Estern
Fiston
Oakwooda
Huntress
Aeeeene
Clifton racing weather boosts crowds at dry track meet
Special telegram from Clifton reports cold, dry conditions as crowds flock to a racing program. Favorites struggled with poor rides in races four and six while Raveller, Foxhill, Little Jake, Glen mound, Nellie Booker colt, Khatton and King Volt led early fields with times ranging from 1:00 to 1:48.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Distator
Curtexs
Clifton
Waa
Prince Howard
Wild Cherry
Raveller
Gallus Tan
Rudolph
Foxhill
Norwad
Harry Irvine
Little Jake
Mabel Glenn
Henry George
Stoland
Glenmound
Ronnie S
Specialty
Lays
Nellie Booker
Rafter
Capulin
Khatton
King
Nikirk to Fight Farrell in Ten-Round Winner-Takes-All Bout
Harry Nikirk agreed yesterday to a ten round match with Pat Farrell with winner takes all receipts. If Farrell and Upham are paired, Pittsburger will book Nikirk before his fight with Upham. The bout is a must win all stakes contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Nikirk
Pat Farrell
Farrell
Upham
Pittsburger
Nikirk
Canton Ball Club Names Jimmy Peeples as Manager
Jimmy Peeples appointed manager of the Canton ball club amid talk of schedule disputes and evolving plans for new ball grounds. Mayor McCallin will focus on stadium improvements after leaving office, while Tri-States offered Rachel A. Rosa Braddock a $90 monthly umpire post, which she declined. Bart Doran leaves boxing for a military academy role in Chester. Danny Shields shifts back to the Drummers of Erie as player unrest influences team decisions.
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Preacher
Jimmy Peeples
Canton Ball Club
Donax
Texas
Southwest
McCallin
Tri-States
Rachel A. Rosa
Braddock
Rose
Bart J. Doran
Philadelphia
Chester
Michigan Military Academy
Danny” Shields
Drummers
Erie
Trowm ~Eenrong
Hise Chau Mereantine
Louisville Tornado Aftermath Deepens Daylit Snow Crisis
Louisville surveys reveal four inches of snow and mud adding to tornado wreckage in Ohio County. Mayor Jacobs urges $500,000 in relief while martial law restrains looting. Departments report 63 killed, 150 injured. relief funds reach about $110,000 with substantial corporate pledges and ongoing fundraising.
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Louisville
Board of Trade
Courier Journal
Louisville and Nashville Railroad
Board of Trade Relief Committee
W. T. Horn
Cas. D. Jacon
Commett
John Schell
B. B. Barton
Catlettsburg
Henderson
Webster County
Black Ford
Flood Aftermath Reaches Kentucky with Nine Dead
Report from Papvca Kentucky notes a cyclone that brushed Metropolis Illinois then headed toward Louisville, stopping in Ohio County to cause heavy damage. Nine fatalities announced so far with extensive property loss and numerous homesteads affected.
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Metropolis
Ill
Louisville
Ohio County
THE FLACK CASE GOES SCOTT FREE
In New York Judge Barrett jailed Choate for 30 days and fined 250 dollars. Sheriff Flack and others faced fines and short terms. a stay of execution awaits appeal. Deputy officers were acquitted after a demurrer found bribery charges unsupported.
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New York
Barrett
Choate
Flack
Joseph Meeks
William L. Flack
van Brunt
Martin, Walsh and Young
Charles G. Franecklyn
Bache Cunard
Scott
Francklyn
Southside chase ends when suspect escapes in alley
About 10 o clock on South Fifteenth street a crowd chased a man after a woman was seen with another man. William Lyons of Breed street seized the companion and tried to take him to the Twenty-eighth ward station, but the man named Davis broke away and fled.
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South Fifteenth Street
William Lyons
Breed Street
Twenty-eighth Ward
Davis
Multiple 1900s Dispatches Record Drownings Strikes and Political Moves
Two white men and one black man drowned when a boat overturned at Greenville Mississippi. A $2 to $3 fare cut applies on Kansas City to St Louis and Chicago routes. U S Consul Fraser at Grand Manan New Brunswick ill with peritonitis. Plymouth dock strike ends with employers agreeing to union wages. W D Prentice shot dead at a Nevada ranch by owner John Taylor. One thousand Italian migrants in Brazil to return home due to lack of work. Massachusetts committee opposes wool duty removal by one vote. Dr Cronin memorial meeting planned in Chicago May 2. Mount Vernon brewery Ellenville destroyed by fire loss $50,000. Lulu Gardiner death manslaughter case over to examination. Canadian bill seeks to bar new permanent residents after five years. Plans for visits between Emperor William and King Humbert. Vienna and Rome meetings in Sept Oct. Caprivi to accompany.
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Greenville
Miss
Kansas City
St. Louis
Chicago
W. A. Fraser
United States
Grandman
N. B
Plymouth
England
W.D. Prentice
Virginia
Nev
John Taylor
Brazil
Rio Janeiro
Massachusetts Legislative Committee On Federal Relations
Congress
Dr. Cronin
Central Pacific Hall
Mount Vernon
Ellenville
Ulster County
N. Y
Ready for Remarks on Leather Tariff Classifications
The article lists tariff rates for various leather goods and related items, including ground hides, unbleached hides, calfskin, morocco leather, gloves, and skins in different stages of manufacture. It specifies percentages and values per dozen or per cent for duties and duties on pianos in the new class.
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Morocco
Internal Revenue Provisions on Tobacco Tax Reduction
The measure abolishes special taxes on tobacco dealers and growers and lowers the tax on smoking tobacco to four cents per pound. A rebate is provided to manufacturers and dealers for original factory packs as of the law’s effective date. Distillation and wine fortification rules are revised with seasonal restrictions for wine spirits use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Internal Revenue
Doors Open to Public at Carnegie Building Hours Set
The City Property Committee of Allegheny ordered the building opened to the public on weekdays from 8 am to 5 pm and 7 pm to 1 am. An amendment by Mr Kennedy set 8 am to 4 pm. Leonard Wales was authorized to give a free organ recital next Saturday afternoon as an experiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Property Committee
Allegheny
Carnegie
Lare
Arthur Kennedy
Kennedy
Leonard Wales
Postmaster Change Ends Standoff at Alleheny Office
Washington ordered the Alleheny postmaster swap with Gilleland taking over at midnight. A crowd gathered outside City Hall expecting a disturbance but dispersed after the transfer. Swan handed over the office as the team presented white canes and chairs to the retiring Postmaster and Myler. The new assistant postmaster Clarke aided in the handover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swan
Alleheny
Washington
Gilleland
Myler
Squire M. J. Clarke
Miss Swan
Old Marine Hospital Site Sells to W. J. Friday
Government property on Ellsworth Avenue in Twentieth ward, intended for a marine hospital, but never built, sold by U S Marshal Harrah after noon. Bid started at 30 000 with two bidders W J Friday and T M McDonough. Friday purchased the property for 30 125 with 5 percent costs and balance on deed delivery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellsworth Avenue
Twentieth Ward
United States
Harrah
Congress
W. J. Friday
T. M. McDonough
What People Are Doing In City Circles
Notes from the Americas Club banquet preparations. H. Paul will be in Washington with a promised speaker lineup while Postmaster Mc Kean plans to join. C H Miller travels to Philadelphia to see his ailing 87 year old father a coal pioneer. G T Rafferty denies McClure Coke sale plans to Frick. Senator M L Quay delays Beaver trip and heads toward Pittsburgh. Superintendent Cole remains home due to illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul
Washington
Americas Club
Postmaster McKean
C. H. Miller
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
G. T. Rafferty
McClure Coke Company
Frick Company
M.L. Quay
Beaver
Pittsburg
Cole
River Telegrama Reported Weather Observations
River entries show Moncas Town River at 66 inches and stationary with snowy weather. WannES River at 4510 feet and stationary with cloudy mild conditions. BrownsyVILLE River at 6 inches and falling with cloudy skies. Thermometer readings noted.
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Moncas
Wannes
Brownsyville
Brickmakers Keep Wages Steady Despite Talks of Increase
Knights of Labor brickmakers in two cities decide to keep the current pay scale with no 25 cent raise. Daily rates for strikers, wheels, molders, setters, bankmen, dumpers, and sanders remain as at present, taking effect today. Trade conditions prevented any rise, though two wards are organized and no objections are expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Labor
Aumpers
Sanders
Union settlement ends Chicago dispute at Glassworks
President W J Smith of the American Flint Glassworkers' Union returns from Chicago where the factory agreed to run on a union basis. The troubled plant had pressed for non union production but will now adopt union rules and boost output. An error in a previous labor column misstated pay for rollers who now earn around five to six cents per ton, with production estimates adjusted to 300 pounds per day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
W J. Smith
American Flint Glassworkers’ Union
Chicago Glass Company
Carnegie
Homestead Works
Alfred E. Hunt
Pittsburg
Thompson-Houston Plant Contracted For Tarentum Glass Works
Hughes and Gawthrop close a deal with Pittsburg Plate Glass at Tarentum Pa for 2900 incandescent electric light units. The Thompson-Houston plant will be completed in about a year. A carload of English miners and families from California departed last evening up the Monongahela to visit England and return to America.
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Thompson-Houston
Hughes & Gawthrop
Pittsburg Plate Glass Company
Tarentum
California
Monongahela River
England
America
Nervous Dyspepsia and Digestive Health Claims
The piece argues digestion drives health saying nine-tenths of diseases originate in the stomach. It notes daily complaints of illnesses caused by indigestion and urges readers to test a remedy or approach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nature
Dr. Tutt
Tutt
Rogers’ Royal Nervoine
Local Items From Pittsburgh Area Mixed News Briefs
A reporter defends wording after quoting a police official charge in a gambling case. Amelia Schumacher, in town seeking her husband, was held for mental health inquiry after police found her on the street. A man was killed when struck by a train near Braddock. Allegheny Bessemer Steel Works resumed operations with a new cupola in the converting mill. Allegheny Parks Committee passes bills totaling 1.04758. Health Committee approves payrolls. Grover Cleveland Democratic Society to meet in Lawrenceville. James E. O'Donnell to speak at a St eakmont home addition project for mothers and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amelia Schumacher
New York
Pittsburg
McKeesport
Youghingheny
Braddock
Russell
Allegheny Bessemer Steel Works
Cotton and Satin Back Velvet Ribbon Catalog Note
A newspaper blurb highlights a wide ribbon selection featuring cotton and satin back velvet ribbons in multiple colors appealing to shoppers and crafters alike.
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Rough Creek
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Hiram Summers
Red Oak
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Dgwna
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Ball
Lulu Gardiner
A. H. Coox
M. P
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Humbert
Rome
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Berlin
Chancellor von Caprivi
Carnegie Library
Mr. Swan
Alleeheny
Marine Hospital
West Virginia
Ohio
United States Signal Service
Oricerin
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Drepatar
Smith
the People's Store
Fifth Ave
Campbell & Dick
Munkadsy
Wes Bell
Buffalo
Jos. Fleming & Son
Pittsburg, Pa
Maron Pearsons
Rogers’ Royal
Rogers’ Royal Remedies CO
Boston and
Hyde Park, Mass
Apl Shere
Aarees
Teferdé
Liberty ST. Star Corner
Winchester
ChestEn Waite
William St
Fis
King OF Cocoas
Royal Cocoa Factory
Holland
van Houren
Rosenbaum & CO
Sarah
Rosenbaumyg
Tissa
Willimantic
All's
Union Square
New York City
Elisabethport
Singer Machines
Singer Manufacturing Company
Smithfield
Dia
Diamond
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