Washington Rumors Put Pop Smith in Play
East and west sports notes report speculation that Washington seeks to acquire Pop Smith. In Kansas City, the Pittsburg Leaguers lost to the Cowboys 4 to 0 as Swartzel dazzled with six hits allowed. Conway struggled, and mistimed hits doomed the visitors in front of about 3,000 fans.
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Cowboys
Kansas City
Pittsburgs
Conway
Swartzel
Pittsburg
Dispatch
Kansan City Association
Pittsburgers
Jobs McCarty
Hewitt Says Johnny Will Live to Regret Loss of Ward
President Hewitt returned from New York and spoke with the World correspondent about failing to obtain Ward. He said the failure would not affect efforts to assemble a creditable team and that funds would be redeployed to recruit better players despite the setback. He praised Ward as a missed chance for national reputation and a potential financial stake, while supporting enterprise and future plans.
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Hewitt
Johnny
New York
World
Ward
Mr. Hewitt
Youne
Setnore Ua
Washington
Pop
Smith
White
Allen
Pittsburg
Ivy City Spring Races Offer Five Days Of Flat And Steeplechases
The National Jockey Club Ivy City meet opens on the 241th inst and runs five days with five races daily. Distances start at five furlongs and include steeplechases. Nominations pour in for major events such as the Congressional handicap and Brentwood stakes.
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National Jockey Club
Ivy City
Anis
Stea F
Three Straight Losses Stir Local Baseball Debate
Local baseball enthusiasts voiced strong, conflicting opinions after the club’s third consecutive defeat. Most observers felt the team showed a lack of form and spirit, while some urged patience as players regather confidence and regain their footing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tha Tonen
Sordespeengonse
Memphis Jockey Club lands betting privilege for spring meet
A contract was signed authorizing the Western Bookmakers Association to handle betting at the Memphis Jockey Club spring meeting. The event runs from April 22 to May 1, with extra days on April 18 and 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texs
Memphis Jockey Club
Western Bookmakers’ Association
Well Engwse Horsemen Charged With Stolen Race Horses
Denver April 4 two well known horsemen Barney McKinney and Andy Larkins were arrested on telephonic orders from Chicago police and detained for extradition to Illinois. They are accused of stealing valuable race horses from Kentucky valued between twenty one thousand and twenty five thousand dollars. The prisoners offer no comment.
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Denver
Con
Hubbard
Chicago
Barney McKinney
Andy Larkins
Illinois
Kentucky
New Orleans Races Winners and Times Report
In New Orleans on April 4 the program produced four races. First race at a eighth of a mile saw Les Webster win with Victress second and Catherine B third in 1 04. Coral captured the six furlongs with Kesvee second and Duhme third. Nefinching led the seven and a half e ees with Valetinto second. Maid of Orleans won the half mile race with Flirt second and Montpelier third. Times listed as 1 04 and eas for the others.
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New Orleans
Tve
Les Webster
Victress
Catherine B
Coral
Kesvee
Duhme
Baseball Club Formed in Lancaster for the Season
A meeting in Lancaster on April 4 decided to organize a city baseball club to join the Middle States league. D. H. Hensel and William Deem were elected as delegates to the league meeting in Philadelphia.
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Graed Raapids
Mica
Michigan State Baseball League
Grand Rapids
Kalnamazoo
Greenville
Jackson
Lansing
Saginaw
Aaiccamel Tae Taminan Byrne
Naveen
Ae Halamazoo
Intel
Lancaster
Middle States
Joe Rtics
Santeeepee
Troy d. H. Hensel
Win. Deem
Philadelphia
Lees and McAauliffe Set for Coast Gloves Clash
San Francisco April 4 ex-champion heavyweights Joe McAuliffe and Tom Lees signed articles for a May bout at the Golden Gate Athletic Club rooms. The prize is 1700 dollars. Jack Ashton of Providence has accepted to meet either McAuliffe or Pigue if necessary.
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San Francisco
Joe McAuliffe
Pacific Coast
Tom Lees
Australia
Golden Gate Athletic Club
Jack Ashton
Providence
Meauliffe
Pigue
Washington Wins Exhibition Game Over City Club
The Washington team defeated the City club in a seven inning exhibition today. The score was Washington 8 City 0.
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Washinotes
Washington
Serach City Club
Washin Os
Eegit ii City
Je Ie
Ervey
Three-Way Pedestrian Contest Opens at Sharpsburg Rink
The Sharpsburg Hace reports a three way pedestrian contest started yesterday at the Sharpsburg skating rink. Scores tabulated at 10 o clock last night show McCaffrey at 5, Lindsay at 8, Keefe and Wise also listed with scores.
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Sharpsburg
Eet McCaffrey
Siars
Lindsay
Keefe i
Two Good Horses Sold in Wheeling Sale
In Wheeling on April 4 W C and Charles W Brockunier reported selling their two Wilkes horses to a buyer for an amount around twenty thousand dollars. The sale involved George Wilkeye and reflected strong demand for quality thoroughbreds.
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Wheeling
W. C
Charles W. Brockunier
Wilkes
George Wilkike
Reds Triumphed Again in Cincinnati Match
Cincinnati reported a decisive 14 to 4 victory as the Reds dominated Springfield in a college style game played today in Cincinnati.
Philadelphias Debut Snowy Start In Season Opener
Slaughtered Harvard as the Philadelphias opened the prettiest season this afternoon by a wide score in a decisive pre season game.
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Harvard
Philadelphia
Philadelphias
Sporting Notes and Boxing Talk From The Era
Sporting notes mention William O'Conmnon the sculler heading east, old Jack Lynch and Becannon arriving by Wednesday, and Pete Browsing tied to Louisville boxing history. It notes fever risks around Jem Smith, bets unsettled with Mitch, and upcoming baseball and boxing events with mentions of New York, Chicago, and Brooklyn management.
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William O’conmnon
Ifean Ae
Jack Lynch
Becannon
Pete
IF Louisville
Shrove
Hoosiers
Jem Smith
Mitch
Elie Tee Mie
Clitone Dr
New Yorks i Newarke
College
Pennsylvania National Guard Mobilized for Washington Centennial
Adjutant General Hastings telegraphs from Philadelphia that the entire Pennsylvania National Guard will be transported to New York via Pennsylvania Railroad and Reading lines to participate in the centennial celebration of George Washington's presidential inauguration. The First and Third Brigades accompany the force.
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Diaratoh
Hastings
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania National Guard
New York
Washington
Hub offers best value coats and suits in the city
Gent customers are urged to visit the Hub for spring overcoats and the best $10 and $12 coats in town. The store proclaims boys suits at $2 to $3.50 and men’s wool dress pants priced to midrange. Each boy shopper receives a hat and bail at the Hub on Boston Clothing House’s 499 Smithfield Street location.
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Boston Clothing House
Smithfield St
Kid Glove Bargains From Rosenbaum Co
Bargains on 2400 dozen kid gloves from our own importation offered at 680 T5o 8c and $1 per pair, with bundles priced at $125, advertised as best for the man. Rosenbaum & Co. promotes the sale with emphasis on value and location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosenbaum & Co
Stylish Tea Gown Visit at the People’s Store
A cosmetic ad-like note references a visit to the People’s Store at Fifth Avenue locations 83 53 87 and 89 for extensive suit and eat ment items. The phrasing hints at a sale or display event with fashion and accessories.
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People’s Store
Fifth Avenue
Edwin Booth Recovering After Paralysis Attack In New York
Edwin Booth traveled from Rochester to New York with partial paralysis on the left side, delaying his stage return. Lawrence Barrett reports Booth will resume his tour in Cleveland on April 15 after rest, with doctors noting improved condition though risks remain.
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Edwin Booth
Rochester
Players’ Club
New York City
Lawrence Barrett
Cleveland
Mr. Booth
Difatch
New York
Lyceum Theater
Barrett
C.R. Sumner
St. Clair Smith
Booth
Mr. Barrett
Frank Lod
Brenie Booth
Lodge
Chicago
Strathmore
Dr. Smith
Gramercy Park
Mr. Eddy
Mithh
Corporal Tanner Sets Pension Office Resignation Record
Corporal Tanner demanded 130 resignations from Pension Office officials within three days, breaking the record. General Joseph B. Coit of Connecticut, chief of the War and Navy division, was invited to resign and wrote to Secretary Noble defending his record and seeking an investigation. Noble then summoned Coit and learned of wholesale actions within the bureau.
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Washington
Corporal Tanner
Pension Office
Joseph B. Coit
Connecticut
War and Navy Division
Pension Bureau
Tanner
Noble
Coit
Dretary
Fire at Sherriff Son & Co Machinery Plant Causes Major Loss
A blaze at the J. B. Sherriff Son & Co machinery shop on First Avenue began on the third floor and spread to adjacent buildings, threatening an oil district. Chief Evans directed multiple alarms as firefighters battled flames from Water Street to Ferry Street, saving nearby stocks and keeping oil from exploding. Loss estimated around $50,000 with extensive insured property.
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Doyle
First Avenue
J. B.sherriff, Son & Co
Box 4
No. 4
Evans
Reine
Sant Chica Steel
McAleese
Water Street
Anchor Paste Company
J. A. McConnell
The
Paste Company
Times Dalzell, Son & Co
Priscilla Scaife
John W. Dunning
Sherriff, Son & Co
Allegheny
William Renton
Ferry Street
Carpet of Diamonds in Baroda Palace Regalia Display
Horological writer W. B. Crane recalls the Baroda regalia valued at £3,000,000 including a diamond parure and a 10 by 6 foot carpet of diamonds. He notes a 200000 dollar carpet intended for Mecca, made over three years, linked to Khanda Rao and a Mohammedan lady, never sent due to scandal.
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Crane
India
Baroda
Khanda Rao
Mecca
Indian Farmer Boys Arrive in Philadelphia for Farm Work
William P. Campbell arrives with sixty five Indian boys from the Carlisle Government Indian Industrial School to be placed with farmers across Bucks Montgomery and Delaware counties for summer labor. The youths come from Apaches Sioux and Arapahoe tribes and many show enthusiasm for farming. Campbell notes many are thrifty and eager to earn money by seasonal work.
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Philadelphia
William P. Campbell
Government Indian Industrial School
Carlisle
Bucks
Montgomery
Delaware
Campbell
Police silent on New York murder confession case
New York officials investigate John Schmidt and William Michalowski tied to a confession accusing a New York woman of poisoning Mrs Lavin. Rescue and medical notes mention an unrelated Beecher family accident with Rev. Dr. Edward Beecher losing a limb, details unclear.
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New York
Good Earth
Beecher
Edward Beecher
Ste
Boulanger Says Abe Would Go To London If Expelled
Report from Brussels on April 4 states General Boulanger told that Abe would flee to London if expelled from Belgium. The dispatch notes confusion over calmer channels and mentions concerns about mortgage loans tied to a big corn harvest.
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Lenden
Brussels
General Boulanger
Abe
London
Belgium
Destructive prairie fires devastate South Dakota towns
A sweeping prairie fire blitz across Southeastern South Dakota leaves Mt. Vernon and Leola nearly wiped out. 45 buildings burn in Mt. Vernon, 100 families homeless, losses near 30 000 dollars, Leola's 30 businesses erased and 150 000 dollars in damage. In all, South Dakota fire losses near 2 million with ongoing casualty reports and farmhouse destructions.
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Mrrenell
Dax
Sikcotn
Yankton
Mt. Vernon
Mitchell
Mt Vernon
South Dakota
Through Gates of Death of Unitarian Minister
The Rev Charles Sumner Hard formerly of Palmerston Unitarian Chapel Boston killed himself in London by taking opium at the Euston Hotel on Sunday last. A letter to Rev Stopford Brooke dated Saturday asks for help and ends with the plea to die and give his body to dissection. The inquest finds insanity and Brooke will not allow the body to be …
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Charles Sumner Hard
Palmerston Unitarian Chapel
Boston
Euston Hotel
London
Hard
Stopford Brooke
Brooke
Hurd
Breckinridge Pledges Funds to Nab Clayton Murderers
Breckinridge congressman elect from the Second district visited Little Rock to discuss the Clayton murder case with the Governor. He provided funds previously and again today, vowing to supply all needed money to exhaust every effort to capture the killers and deliver justice.
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LittLtn Rock
C. BR. Breckinridge
Clayton
Breckinridge
Catholics to Participate in Washington Centennial Parade
Representatives of Catholic societies in New York met at Catholic Hall to decide Catholic participation in the Washington Centennial celebration parade Judge Daly presided and urged honoring Washington with Catholic involvement He noted St Patrick’s Day signals and Catholic support in the revolution A committee was formed to arrange participation
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New Yor
Atholic Hall
Washington
Judge Daly
Daly
Boston
St. Patrick
Germany Orders Kiel Cruisers to Samoa Front
German naval authorities order the cruiser Habicht and the gunboat Wolf to Samoa with urgency. An imperial order expresses lament for Navy officers and sailors lost in the Apia hurricane and praises their faithful duty. The Emperor calls for continued confidence in the navy and devotion as a model for the Fatherland.
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Kiel
Habicht
Wolf
Samoa
Apia
Russell Will Retract
Russell B. Harrison, son of the President, halts at the Gilsey House in New York in response to a rumor of a suit over an April 1887 Montana Live Stock Journal article alleging defamation of ex Governor Schuyler Crosby. Crosby seeks a personal and published retraction. Harrison’s attorney William A. Sweetser says the Journal will publish a proper retraction satisfactory to Crosby.
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New York
Russell B. Harrison
Gilsey
Montana Live Stock Journal
Schuyler Crosby
Crosby
Harrison
Live Stock Journal
William A. Sweetser
Sweetser
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Horace
MR. Conway
Pop” Smith
General Sporting News
Aise
Stearns
Beck Smith
Sawlves
McGarr
Davila
Washington Meeting
Pitsberg Team
van Ness
Fisher
Frank van Ness
Bob Fisher
Ee Brown
Sharppeck
Carmichael
Green County
Enmore
Bey Pop Smith
Turfites
Lancaster All
Lees and McAauliffe
Reds
Cincinnati
Cincinnatis
Springfields
Vet Seine Deswees Caicago
All America
Washington Park
Brooklyn
Little Casino
American Association
C. A. Leimgruber
N. Y
Eclipse Baseball Club
East Liver
1. O
Hee
George Tin Sixth
Richard K. Fox
Weir
Murphy
Br. Fox
Jmoy Carroll
Barney McGuire
Carroll
California
CamPrBet. & Dick
Pittsburg Dispatch
Ork
Utica
Downx
Scaife
Shortil, Son & Co
Police
MUM
Dakota
Leola
Conney
McPherson County
C. W. Old
Thomas Wardell
Westport
Lee
Old
Wardell
Here
Volin
Oliver
Hutchinson County
Pokwanna
Yankton County
M. M. Joanson
B. Anderson
F. Ott
Mrs. Stockwell
R. Pringle
J. F. Olson
David Perley
James Hoaxing
John Hundershot
Mas Jencks
M. Holbrook
F.S. Volin
A. Volin
Roberts
Pennsylvania Railroad
Pennsylvania
Pennsyand
Finn
Oete
Penance Railroad Company
Pexeiee
Carnegie
Monongahela House
Mr. Roberts
Disratch
Cain
Pen Vania
Bruegie
Braddock
Germany
Russell
Aloop
Pareecll
Webster
Mr. Russell
Hannen
Davitt
Menon
Panrman
Thars- J
Aes
Hucus & Hacks
MWFSU
Western Penn
Sylvania
West Virginia
U. States Service
City
Sore River
Ther
MonGantows
Wolff &Randolph
Mwfso
Mr. Lincoln
Wasuisotos
Robert T. Lincoln
Painl
England
Ayer
John V. Craven
Salem
N. J
E. L
Manhattan
Kansas
Dr. J. C. Ayer & Co
Lowell
Mase
Halford
Mark B Woodbury
Mark HE
Dools &Smith
Tremont St
Boston Mass
Geo
A. Kellyate
Pittaburg
Gibson
Jreek
Lollepte
Atlantic City
Ocean House
Islesworth
Sea End
Virginia
Electric
Belle
Buck & McClellan
Chalfonte
Tlantic City
Ocean View
Sis
Cash and Credit House
Penn Avenue
Ninth Street
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