Robison vows to fight Brotherhood in baseball schedule clash
Cleveland officials led by President Robison state the National League will alter its schedule to counter any Brotherhood changes. He condemns the Brotherhood as waging war while urging unity with the ten club setup and threatening a special meeting if needed. Guerrero and McClelland race long distance Saturday.
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Robison
Cleveland
National League
Players’ League
Brunell
Guerrero
McClelland
Brotherhood League
New York
Brotherhood
Pittsburg
League
Chicago
Aleave
Changing the Schedule Sparks Backdown Talk in League
Philadelphia dispatch reports Al Johnson of Cleveland and Frank Browell of Chicago met with Henry M. Love to discuss Players' League plans. Browell calls rearranging dates a business decision to avoid clashes with the National League. no game today at Recreation Park due to poor field conditions.
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Dispatch
CleveLtaxp
Frank Robison
New York City
Brotherhood
Bardyr
Wetrctal
Philadelphia
al Johnson
Cleveland
Frank Browell
Chicago
Brotherhood League
Henry M. Love
Players’ League
Johnson
Catcher Clements
Clements
Tre Distatch
Harry Wright
Philadelphia Ball Park
Brunell
Bronell
al Johnson Bois
Forepaugh Park
Philadelphia Players’ Club
Joe Mulvey
Philadelphia National Learue
The
Paliies
Wright
the Today
Joneph
James Fogarty
Mcley
Pickett
Joe
John Wann
Ward
Brooklyn
Philadelpha
Beasley and Hecker Run Back From Fist Talk
Beckley visited the Central Hotel to see Hemp and denied reports of plans to smash Hecker's face. The two men shook hands, with Guy noting fists are for use when needed and no ill feeling remains.
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Hecker
Beckley
Central Hotel
Hemp
Heckley
Guy
New League Affairs Secretary Travels for New York Meeting
Secretary John Tener of the local Players League club leaves for New York to attend a pivotal league meeting and considers a schedule change to reduce conflicting dates. Wisner, the new outfielder, arrives and is praised as a strong addition. Manager Hanlon plans him to be prominent in the batting order as talks of road jaunts by Guerrero and other Pedestrians flare.
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Tener
New York
John Tener
Browell
Hanlon
Pittburg
Wisner
Brooklyn
Guerrero
Street Corner Banter Sets Stage For Runners Guerrero and McClelland
The note describes a bet between Guerrero and McClelland over an upcoming race. Guerrero, an inside runner, is favored over McClelland who runs outdoors. Guerrero plans to start in next week's 172 hour race and the editor notes the evening meeting to discuss the articles.
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Thomas F. Huces
Guerrero
Mccllelland
McClelland
Meteorological Bulletin for PrrrsnurG April 1 1899
The United States Signal Service reports local weather observations for PrrrsnurG on April 1 1899. The record shows time 8:00 and 3:20 readings with a minimum temperature of 53 degrees and a likely maximum around 6. The river gauge notes a stage of 9.7 feet with a fall of 1.1 feet.
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Prrrsnurg
United States Signal Service
Insurance voided for unlisted occupations in rate plan
Invited insurance written at the stated rate becomes wholly void for any accidental injury occurring while the insured engages in any occupation not rated or classified as preferred, exposing the insured to loss of coverage under the policy terms.
New York Gunman Pete McCoy to Fight Upham for $1000 Purse
In New Orleans the Young Men's Gymnastic Club offers a $1000 purse for a bout between Pete McCoy of New York and George Upham of Fall River under Molice Gazette rules. McCoy, backed by Warren Lewis, will not enlist until after his long‑stalled match with Johnny Reagan at the Puritan Athletic Club in Long Island City is decided.
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Richard K. Fox
Pete McCoy
New York
George Upham
Fall River
Molice Gazette
Y. M. Gymnastic Club
Warren Lewis
McCoy
Johnny Reagan
Puritan Athletic Club
Long Island City
Baseball rumors and signings mix with league talk
The item notes uncertain Dunlap placement and Wiswenr rising in Pittsburg, with Scandrett and TonAY discussing schedule changes for the Players' League. Deserters may be rehired, and fights and glove contests are set for April and eight weeks hence. Coleman, Coleman’s return, and New York League notes complete the picks.
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Dunlap
Wiswenr
Pittsburg
AL Scandrett
Tonay
Brune
Boston Irish Setter Kennel Dominates Show Prizes
W L Washington kennel of Irish setters sweeps Boston bench show with Latra B winning America’s championship and top challenge class for the 20th straight year Ruby Glenmore takes open bitch first and aims for champion title Septime wins first prize in bitch puppy class Sarsfield placed third due to condition Patsy O Connor and Blink Benny also win prizes at the Pittsburgh event
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Boston
W. L. Washington
Latra B
Sarsfield
Washington
New York
Caicaro
Pittsburg
Joe Lewis
Patsy O'Connor
Blink Benny
Little Jewel
River Telegrams Readings From Brownsville and Nearby
River reports show varying levels with Brownsville at 8 feet 2 inches and stationary, MorganTown 6 feet 6 inches and stationary, Wannars River at 39 feet 10 inches and falling. Weather clear, thermometers report 46 F, 4p, and mild conditions.
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Brownsville
MorGantowx
A Novel Exhibition Of Paving Wares In Indianapolis
Indianapolis hosts a national paving exhibition invited by the Commercial Club. Exhibitors come from Hartford Waterbury Oswego Aurora Dayton Columbus Lexington Benton Harbor Detroit Omaha Peoria Bloomington Laporte South Bend Rochester Lebanon Sheridan and other Indiana cities. Organizers envision a permanent show to aid city councils with less travel and cost.
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Indianapolis
Commercial Club
Hartford
Waterbury
United States Mutual Accident Association Insurance Claim Example
The text notes that indemnity insurance does not void through any provision and claims the association has paid more than twice per capita annually to its preferred members, while charging $12 per year. The fragment references the organization’s long-standing status and comparative advantage in payouts.
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United States Mutual Accident Association
United States Mutual Accident Association Insurance Offer
The United States Mutual Accident Association offers full indemnity and limited forms. Full indemnity costs 15 per year, cheaper than 12 for limited, and includes a one year receipt for premium calls on a 5000 dollar full indemnity preferred policy.
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United States Mutual Accident Association
Great Stock Prospects At Prospect Hill Stock Farm
The Franklin breeders Miller and Sibbs, owners of Prospect Hill Stock Farm at Feasts Pa, received from New York a batch of high bred young horses nearly all sired by Electioneer. They recently invested £50,000 in gilt edged trotting stock and expect a strong season with Cape Stinson hired at 5000 dollars annually to train the youngsters.
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Messrs. Miller and
Sibbs
Prospect Hill Stock Farm
New York
Eruhilee
The
Turfi
Cape Stinson
Constitutional challenge to tax exemption for brewing firms
A Philadelphia judge's hint to John G. Johnston signals a broader constitutional dispute over a revenue act provision exempting capital stock from taxation for manufacturing firms but not for brewing and distilling companies. The Germania Brewing Company case in Harrisburg may affect 12 appeals involving nearly $5 million in capital. The judge suggested overturning the entire section, though Johnston disagreed on the broader impact.
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Harrisburg
Germania Brewing Company
Philadelphia
Philadelphia syndicate buys Williamsport streetcar lines
A Philadelphia syndicate has purchased all Williamsport street car lines for 120000 dollars. The transfer will occur within a day or two. The charter dating from 186% makes the company one of Williamsport’s oldest and grants virtual control of the streets. It is expected the network will be operated by electricity.
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Williamsport
Dispatch
Philadelphia
Matched at Last La Blanche to Fight Mitchell for Purse
The California Athletic Club matched Young Mitchell John F. Hercet and George La Blanche for a finish fight set for June 7. The purse totals 3000 with 500 to the loser. The 13 pound weight limit applies. Coed bouts include Joe Chornski Billy Willsons late conqueror and Jack Davis of Omaha for 179.
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California Athletic Club
Young Mitchell
John F. Hercet
George la Blanche
Joe Chornski
Billy Willsons
Jack Davis
Omaha
Occidental Club
Billy McCarthy
Jack Dee
Jack
England
Toff Wall
Pelican Club
Portland
Pacific
Tri State Brevities From Pennsylvania Ohio and West Virginia
Brief items from the tri state region note Haypreps of families moving to Johnstown Greensburg bank opening in Greensburg Erie painters strike nine hours in a day Washington man retrieves his 5 year old from wife Canton wife faces possible insanity crisis Lima pastor resigns hospital fund drive forms Zanesville hospital project election. Washington and Meyers note land deals. New Haven fire destroys three houses. Dunkirk girl overdoses on morphine. Chambersburg sees record real estate and money transactions. West Virginia floods damage. Kitanning liquor licenses open after drought.
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Pennsylvania
Ohio
West Virginia
Johnstown
Citizens’ National Bank of
Greensburg
Erie
Grorce Brapice
Washington
Youngstown
John Allen
Canton
Oswald
Kittanning
James Herpman
Hattie Taylor
Zanesville
Messrs
Wrights
Stirling
O. Meyers
New Haven
Allice Leoxarp
Dunkirk
Lima
Chambersburg
Guttenburg Track Hosts April Myers Hotel Stakes Preview
Guttenburg/April 1 The track was muddy after last night’s snow but the day promises good racing if weather holds. Garrison to ride Guard Hamilton Dallyran Taxier Flambeau. Bergen to ride Kenwood. Six races listed with odds and times, Glendale winning by a nose ahead of Arsm an.
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Fedrcial
Hrnsax County
Drivine Park
Gutterburg
Garrison
Hamilton
Dallyran
Taxier
Flambeau
Bergen
Kenwood
Eix Ferlones
Sierra Nevada Firet
Troland
Ty Sas Foreigner
Scould
Tom Kearns
Band
Sgypsy Dilly
Seatick
Sir William
Jim Gates
Frejols
Duke Fret
Banlassie
Fitgror
Glendale
Shay
Arsman
Wahoo
Mamie Hay
King Idie
Festun
Netting
Uareman
Turbulent Early Entries Spark Teletype Dispatch
April entries announced for tomorrow’s races including Freedom 114 Romance Silleck Dalestwian 11 and multiple other horses listing odd names and weights across distances from furlongs to six. The listing shows numerous runners such as Golden Hod 1% Tears Uscevla 106 James McCor nick Carlow 1 Woodstock America 1% and more across first to sixth races.
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Tstecial Telecham
Dispatch
Clifrox
Freedom
Romance
Silleck
Dalestwian
Chapman
Elgin
Josh Billings
Savage
Iilet
Ocean
Rogermary-Murray
Linguist
Ariel Ntaird
Sic
Madr Furiongs
Spark Monsoon
St. Paris
Mauaulig Cole Veuny
Romy
Avery
Brilliant
Vindex
Mairspring
Lemon _oee
Vier
Grimaldi
Poicoa
Bonnie
Teste
Charoet
Hon
Enota MG
Goodly Faux
Sinner
Thad Howe
Courtier
Fordham
Hafter
Nenna Filio
Brber Si
May Queen
Harrison
St. Mary
Miner union calls delegate meeting in Columbus
C R Rae president of the United Mine Workers issues a delegate meeting call for miners in Indiana Illinois Western Pennsylvania and West Virginia to gather in Columbus on April 15.
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Cotrmecs
L—J. B. Rae
United Mine Workers
Indiana
Illinois
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Columbus
Residents listed for Carson Street properties
A compilation of names and street numbers shows residents and property owners along Carson Street including Bernhart Barth 275 Carson st. M Wagner 217 Carson st. Mrs RS Sohoffer 1006 Carson st. Rossiter Bros 237 Carson st. George Barbier 11 Carson st. Mrs J Walker 4 27 Carson st. M Wilson 815 Carson st. John Nelson 1607 Carson st. E L Guth 21 Carson st. W A Rives 1706 Carson st. H Rattelman 1800 Carson st. M Hirsch 260 Carann st. John Stange 200 Saral st. Mrs Gabriel 425 Sarah st.
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Bernhart Barth
Carson St
M. Wagner
RS Sohoffer
Washington Jockey Club opens spring meeting results
The Washington Jockey Club began its spring meeting with fine weather and solid attendance. Race results include Gre farion first in the first race, Manhattan second, Cornelia third in the second. Captain Wagner first, Cor Cullanas second, Elston third in the third. Prather firer first, Vandegrift second, Bess third in the fourth. Jim Murphy first, Passanto second, Ephin third in the fifth. In London news, a possible featherweight world title fight between Dixon and Wallace may be arranged with a purse and expenses. Also Gus Guerrero and E C McClelland set to race ten miles for $100 a side at Keecre ation Park next Saturday.
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Dispatch
Washington
Washington Jockey Club
Gre Farion
Beck
Seovevar
Anhat
Gus Guerrero
E. C. McClelland
Hkecreation Park
Merchant Tailoring for Spring by Wanamaker
Wanamaker promotes spring tailoring options, promising high quality merchant tailoring at cash prices. They tout savings, low prices, and quick service, with ready-made lines offering strong value. They argue they can avoid high prices and still provide superior workmanship by employing top talent.
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Wanamaker
Atlantic
Pacific
Brown Debuts 1,000 Styles for Spring Collection
A fashion feature notes Brown introduces a vast selection of 1,000 styles for the new season. The spread highlights diverse silhouettes, fabrics, and color options aimed at broad consumer appeal.
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Second Ave
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Bedford Ave
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