Priddy Bids for Courtship Run Run Courtney
Peter Priddy states he is willing to run Courtney. East End Gyms prepare for a local League clash at Exposition Park with Pittsburg, amid high attendance hopes after a heated Saturday. Buckenberger will start Cam, and Gorkhill stays for now. Baldwin and Miller will open the season against Cincinnati Reds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Priddy
Courtney
East End
Exposition Park
Pittsburg
Eilerbeiter
Addy
Buckenberger
Cam
Pittsburgs
Hanlon
Bierpaver
Swartwood
Farrell
Beckley
Short
Smith
Earle
Gorkhill
Cincinnati
Baldwin
Miller
Pittsburg Battery
Mark
Leagne
Corbett Addresses New Haven Ahead of Sullivan Fight
Jim Corbett, in New Haven for a benefit event, discusses the upcoming Sullivan bout. He cites height reach and skill advantages while acknowledging Sullivan’s power and endurance. Corbett says he’ll train in New York’s Ashbury Park starting June 10 with trainers Jim Daley and Billy Delaney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Jim Corbett
Sullivan
New Haven Athletic Club
Corbett
Tehtan
Pandy
Ryan
New York
Asbury Park
Jim Daley
Billy Delaney
Courtney Rivalry Stirs Training for Mile and Three Mile
Peter Priddy, in town yesterday, reports strong form in fleet-class training as he prepares to race Jordan in a mile event. He vows readiness to face Courtney here, should he defeat Jordan, and aims to meet McClelland in a three mile race if successful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Priddy
Jordan
Courtney
McClelland
Racing meet notes with unclear results and times
The report notes fine track conditions with slim attendance and six races. Results list Brown Channelint Easter Day, Lorenzo Servus Loweller, Fenelon Tork, Rancoens Blackiwrn Wheeler Great Narka Colt Firefly Lady Pulsifer and others with winning horses and fractional times, though many names are garbled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown Channelint
Centaur
Yhine
Sond
Lorenzo
Servus Eorend
Loweller
Tork
Fenelon
Rancoens
Blackiwrn
Wheeler
Pisa Colt
Narka
Tune
Firefly
Lady Pulsifer
Imax
Team changes and departures shake early season plans
President Stucky orders Piefer to report to Manager Chapman in the morning and Grown signs the captaincy in his favor with Piefer taking charge tomorrow. Shortstop Jennings has an abscessed foot and may be sidelined weeks as Pieter finalizes factory arrangements. In New York, Frank P. Slavin and Charlie Mitchell end their partnership. each plans to tour solo. Slavin arranges for brother Jack to travel to England. Jack is described as an excellent trainer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisvitle
Stucky
Piefer
Chapman
Grown Willl
Fieffer
New York
Frank P. Slavin
Charlie Mitchell
Mitchell
Excitement at the Academy for Strongmen Duel
Sebastian Miller of Muldoon Athletic challenges Cyclops and Sandowe with Williams & Or's meteors in an anticipated contest Wednesday night Miller seeks a $10 win if he lifts as Cyclops does The event draws excitement from rival powerhouses and local sport fans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Academy
Sebastian Miller
Muldoon Athletic Company
Cyclops
Sandowe
Williams & Or
Miller
Therm
Ops
Dispute Over $1 Side Race Settled by Referee
The stakeholder backed Freeborn while the referee ruled for Freeborn after review. The case hinged on a $1 a side race stake and the referee’s decision directed the transfer of money to Freeborn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeborn
Amaoteh Set For Four-Week Dog Fight At Collier's
A local match pits Sullivan owned in the city against Rowdy owned by a Rochester sporting man in a planned dog fight about four weeks away. The bout is priced at 88 to proceed for 250 dollars per side with 500 dollars total purse. Collier's station is the likely venue and a 100 dollar forfeit per side is posted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan
Rowdy
Rochester
N. Y
Collier's Station
Palmer Finch & Co. Hold Trotters and Pacers Sale
Nasuvruz and partners conduct a trotters and pacers combination sale, opened yesterday. The sale totals reach 915.40 with a high bid for a single animal and strong attendance. The event continues for two more days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palmer, Finch & Co
Sweepstake Shoot Planned by Herron Hill Gun Club
Herron Hill Gun Club announces a sweepstake shoot at Bru not's Island next Friday. Events begin at 1 PM Fr. w. A boat departs the foot of Market Street every half hour for spectators and participants seeking the rare sport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herron Hill
Baseball notes from Louisville and surrounding leagues
The column covers trades and rumors across the Eastern, Anthracite, and National circuits. It mentions Billy Kuebne batting for Louisville, Corkhill not released, and manager Powens aiming to keep Roddy Mack. It notes exhibition crowds, league politics, and issues at the local ball park with a Tarentums game canceled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brewers
Seaeeen
Clevelands
Billy Kuebne
Louisville
Gothamites
Fuller
Lyons
Lions
Boyle
Ewing
Descott
Giants
Por
Corkhill
Jams Fwine
James Shamus
C. D. Richardson
Sewickley
Stratton
Powens
New York
Roddy Mack
J. B. Cat
Story
Messrs
Talbott Byrnes
Eucanea Hi
Lauteville
Tarentums
Po Aters
Milwaukee
Hare
Amherst
National
Desf
Washington
New York Institute For the Deaf
Comiskey
Eaces
Mickey Welch
Richmond
F. FP. V
Racing notes and boxing headlines from Detroit era
Detroit entries close as Alley Trout leads Colonel Thayer mares and Bepp Dowie touts an Axtell 2 year old. Tar races in U S and Canada draw 140 horses. Drivers oppose heat laying rule. Buffalo Driving Park stakes close April 15. Constantine to start in Charter Oak stake and John E Thayer stallion race next fall. Weeks drives Miss Alice and Marie Jansen to pole. Brighton Beach faces 30 days racing with reforms. American stud book volume ready by December. Frank Slavin expected to defeat Jackson. Tommy Kelly praised. Hall starts knocking out in the East. Bocas and Warren bout at Tacoma. public halls revive boxing. Journeys into show business favor pick of opponents. Lee the 15-pound Chinese pug seeks match with 5-pound Italian. Walcot touts possible bout. La Fayette Social Club and BAA boxing events planned. Miscellaneous notes cover trophies, Red Grimes field day, Darton shoot, blue rocks challenge, and ten-tune run wagers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Alley Trout
Colonel Thayer
Bepp Dowie
Axtell
United States
Canada
Buffalo
Charter Oak
John E. Thayer
Weeks
Miss Alice
Marie Jansen
Tite Brighton Beach Association
COLO
Beuce
diMenity
Frank Slavin
Jackson
Tommy Kelly
Dim Hall
Frep Bocas
Tommy Warren
Tacoma
Wash
John Lee
Walcort
J. Mem
Lafayette Social and Athletic Club
J. T. Leahy
Freeborn
Cal
East Red Grimes
TNR Timple-Ohio
Darton
Jhilo Helkes
Chicago
T. M. Manning
Martin Welden
Kalamazoo
Nicholas Cox
Bristol
England
Conrad Marks
Staten Island
A. A
Star Athletic Club
Brooklyn
William Fl. Teeton
New York
Long Island
We Will Store for the Summer All Your Furs and Garments
An 1910 era ad listing moderate storage charges for summer fur and garment care. It promotes garment alterations at lower summer prices, with ready delivery when needed, and mentions Jos Honxe Co. Penn Avenue stores and other local merchants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jos. Honxe & Co
Penn Avenue
Jos. Honan & Co
Peon Avenue
Moonshiners hold posse prisoners near Rockwood
April 5 Somerset report concerns a Moonshine district pursuit by Justice of the Peace Girdner his brother Constable Dupont and Special Revenue Agent Fisher with a mountaineer guide. They aimed to arrest Miller Pritts and allies, but local belief says they were captured and held in a moonshine cave, then to be released outside the district. A photographer later photographed Bill Miller on his porch, describing him with revolvers and a beard. A Trent dispatch notes murderers encamped near the crime scene two miles south of Hochstetler’s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Somerset
Rockwood
Justice of the Peace
Girdner
Frederick Dupont
Special Revenue
Fisher
Miller
Pritts
Bill Miller
Hochstetler
Bill
Hel
Brady
Trent
Hochaetler
Cumberland Presbyterians Session Opens at McKeesport
The Pittsburg District Cumberland Presbyterian Convention opened in McKeesport with Rev. Philip Axtell delivering the sermon. Tomorrow will feature three sessions focusing on ordaining new ministers and electing a General Assembly delegate, with Rev. George Montgomery as a likely choice and Rev. J. W. McKay also mentioned for Moderator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South
George Montgomery
J. W. McKay
Pittsburg
Ohio passes two laws defining dentistry practice
In Columbus on April 5 the Ohio Legislature enacted a dental bill. It allows a practitioner with three years of experience to skip the exam, sets up a five member State Board of Dentistry paid from fees, and requires new applicants to pay a heavy fee for certification. Existing dentists must obtain a board certificate or avoid the exam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comumbus, CO
House
McMahen
Senate
Ohio
Dick Cooley Sentenced to Two Years in Prison
Fay ette special report notes the last term criminals sentenced today. Dick Cooley of the Cooley gang received two years in the penitentiary for highway robbery. Patrick Hays and James O'Brien drew six years for beating and robbing peddler Joseph Rosenstein. Arthur Seybert and Trick Kearns, guilty of eight whisky theft counts from Baltimore and Ohio cars, were sentenced to 18 months in the workhouse and two months in the penitentiary respectively. Temperance court in Wayne County heard four retail license applications, one wholesale, and two distilleries. Remonstrants outnumber petitioners. decisions expected in several days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tomio Arrows
Dick Cooley
Cooley
Patrick Hays
James O'Brien
Joe Rosenstein
Arthur L. Seybert
Trick Kearns
Baltimore and Ohio
Broadford
Warshsuone
Greene County
Peny
Temperance
Storms Hit St Marys Area As Floods Rise
Unprecedented rainfall drenches the St Marys region causing streams to overflow and valley homes to flood. The two story brick dwelling of William Piper was struck by lightning and destroyed. occupants escaped. St Marys reservoir covering 1700 acres faces potential breach with grave flood risks as wheat crops flood. Weather remains warm with more rain possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary's
St. Mary’s
Minstock
William Piper
Blair County Almshouse Contract Awarded to Local Firm
The contract for the Blair County Almshouse went to Kline, Parker & Co. of Altoona for 15590, exclusive of lighting, plumbing, and heating. Lewis & Goodfellow to build the water works for 95000, with Smith & Robinson of Altoona as architects on a percentage basis. The total almshouse cost approximately 60000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawkparssves
Blair County
Kline, Parker & Co
Altoona
Lewis & Goodfellow
Smith & Robinson
Blood Poisoning From a Scratch in Erie Conductor Family
Mrs. McCoy, wife of Erie conductor James McCoy, was badly burned. He has been dressing her wounds and has since contracted blood poisoning that threatens his life. Physicians are using every effort to save him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Youncsrows
McCoy
James McCoy
Erie
Stole a March on Poker Players at Windsor Hotel
Two commercial travelers, including H Williams of Pittsburg, were arrested at 3 a m after police climbed a ladder to their Windsor Hotel room while playing poker. Each paid a 26 dollar fine. Mrs McKeown, widow of the oil magnate, reports no claims. Waserwortos, Pa April 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnstrows
H. Williams
Pittsburg
Windsor Hotel
McKeown
Waserwortos
John McKeown
Mrs McKeown Calls Claimants Impostors After Return
In a brief statement Mrs McKeown and her son Arthur have returned from Ireland. She says the claims against her late husband’s estate are far from valid and asserts she fears no claimant will be successful, describing them as impostors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aire
Arthur
Ireland
McKeown
Senator Osbourns Efforts At Huntingdon Reformatory Probe
Philadelphia March 5 The State Board of Charities continues its investigation into cruelty at Huntingdon Reformatory The morning features Senator Osbourn presenting alleges of prolonged solitary confinement and ball and chain for inmates with testimony from inmates including Henry Albertus and William Dickerson Also cited is the death of inmates Philip Evans John McGinnis and others and Deputy Superintendent Smith’s rebuttal remarks plus Dr Miller's note on inmate diets
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntingdon
Philadelphia
State Board of Charities
Huntingdon Reformatory
Henry Albertus
Osbourn
Albertus
Senator Osbourn
Philip BR. Evans
John McGinnis
Thomas Clark
McGinnis
Smith
Edward Conlon
Harry Anderson
W. F. Chick
Senator Ourn
Superintendent Patton
Thomas Dickerson
William
Thomas
Miller
Reformatory
Sintendent
Madison Penitentiary
Untingdon
Ward
Local Backers Dominate Canton in Ballot Results
Democrats carried Canton as voters supported measures here. Monperee Cleary faces execution at Lock Haven on June 9 while Panhandle worker Micnart Fianenty died after being struck by a freight train near Wheeling Junction. Isaac Strena, farmer from Ligonier township, was knocked down and trampled by a horse Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton
Stev Benville
Monperee Cleary
Lock Haven
Micnart Fianenty
Panhandle
Wheeling Junction
Isaac Strena
Ligonier Township
Two Cities Briefs Open With Labor Talks And Accidents
A joint conference between a Master Bricklayers' Association committee and strikers is expected today. Humane Society meets to place two healthy colored children aged 3 and 5 in a home. A 45 year old colored woman, Mrs Potty Cottway, died on a neighbor porch on Yew street. A 16 year old, Bexest Kavreep, burned arms at Morris and Bailey's lime bed. James Shriver fell from a haymow at Grove's livery, broke two ribs, hospitalized. A worker at Monongahela Glass Furnace died from injuries after a wall collapse. Semi annual Charities report shows outdoor relief to 1,189 persons, 644 children. Pane Bros. & Co. build a new tire mill at Black Diamond Steel Works with a 10 inch mill planned. John Conproy found near Clinton mill taken to Southside Hospital. Brooklyns street car syndicate contracts GE for 600 cars and Westinghouse for 300. local firms receive 450,000. Warper McAtersor appoints James O Neil night keeper at the jail. A charter granted to Brownsville Pinte Glass Works. capital stock 75,000. incorporators listed. Unknown man struck by a Pennsylvania train at Hawkins station dies at West Penn Hospital. Body sent to morgue for ID.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bexest Kavreep
Morris & Bailey
Liberty Avenue
Jamees Shriver
Grove
Penn Avenue
West Penn Hospital
Jolly Pastwoxasek
Monongahela
McKeesport
Mercy Hospital
Department of Charities
Allegheny
Pane Bros. & Co
Black Diamond Steel Works
John Conproy
Brooklyn
Clinton Mill
Southside Hospital
Brooktry
N. Y
General Electric Company
Westinghouse Company
Warper McAtersor
James O'Neil
James Flinn
Brownsville
Pinte Glass Works
James A. Swearer
Ed R. Schmertz
E. €.Schmertz
Z. H. Resse
William E. Schmertz, Jr
William D. Phelan
People Coming and Going at Local Hotels
Dr W T English and his young son head for Fortress Monroe as the doctor recovers from a severe pneumonia. Antonio Rivas and Alberto Malo of Mexico register at the Anderson. Balto officials Hazlehurst Von Sill stay at Monongahela House. J P Witherow leaves for New York. Weeks to Washington on census and tariff work. General A W Jones and J P H were at the Duquesne. Govt inspector Zinpel at Schlosser observing Monterey warship plates. W H Kinna of Canton at Seventh Avenue Hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antonio Rivas
Alberto Malo
Mexico
Anderson
Saal
United States
A.J. Cromwell
Baltimore and Ohio Road
G. BR. Hazlehurst
J. von Sill
Baltimore
Oho
Monongahela House
J. P. Witherow
New York
Joseph D. Weeks
Washington
Senate Tariff Committee
A. W. Jones
Youngstown
Grand Rapids and
Indiana Road
Duquesne
R. Zinpel
Schlosser
Monterey
W. H. Kinna
Canton, O
Seventh Avenue Hotel
Pittsburgers Registered In New York Names List April
Special from Pittsburg reports a list of residents registered in New York on April 6. The names include Mrs. J. S. Brown, W. C. Frick, J. S. Leishman, J. T. Denniston, J. S. Hambird, Gai, J. Adams, T. H. Bakewell, BG. Bakewell, G. W. Ferris, S. Harding, J. Kennedy, T. Y. Frank, B. B. Kerr, F. Phillips, E. J. Richards, and others at various hotels and addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Everett House
Harding
Astor House
J. Kennedy
T. Y. Frank
Glenham
B. B. Kerr
Gerlach Hotel
F. Phillips
International
E. J. Richards
St. Joan
Metropolison
Silverman
Imperial
Wein
River News and Notes Louisville Items
River updates from Louisville dated April 5 report falling water levels with readings on the falls and canal. The ferry City of Jeffersonville suffered bow damage after a collision but the pilot landed it. Steamers and coal tow names are listed. departures include Cincinnati Fleetwood Carrolton and Falls City among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lovrevil Ie
Henry Debus
Jeffersonville
Joseph B. Williams
Bill Devan Jefli
Dick Fulton
Samuel Clark
Joe Nixon
Enny
Owensboro
Wkely
Asaptain
Pink Warbie
Cincinnati
Fleetwood
Carrolton
Evansville
Kentucky River
Falls City
Allegheny River Flood Forecast From Raftsmen
Salamanca New York April 5 Old raftsmen predict the spring will bring the greatest floods ever known along the Allegheny River from President below here to its headwaters on both sides. They warn that warm spells could cause waters to rise and sweep dwellings and mills from the river banks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salamanca
N. Y
Allegheny
Upper Gauges and Local Observations Report
River 14 feet 6 inches at Allegheny Junction with a stationary reading. Cloudy and warm. Organtowns Hiver 6 feet stationary with cloudy conditions. Brownsville River 7 feet with finches and station. clear. Thermometer 4 atd P. M. Arren Hiver 7.7 feet described as fair and mild.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegieny Junction
Organtowns
P. Brownsville
Weather and river reports mixed with travel notes
The report lists river levels rising and falling at multiple locations including Wheeling Cincinnati and Parker sburg with ships arriving and departing. Conditions described as cloudy warm mild or clear and cooler accompany river readings and city weather notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ceara
Mouis
New South
Cincinnati
Guiding Star
Parkersburg
Ohio
Little Kanawha
Keystone State
Sam Clark
Maggie
Enterprise Crasier
Vicksaveg
City of St. Louis
Glarkead
New Orleans
Caught in the Police Station on Liquor Charge
Several arrests reported in the Twenty-eighth ward and surrounding areas. Fred Envote faces a liquor license charge after an informant from Inspector Kelly. Jenny Cantixs was arrested on Twenty sixth street amid a dispute. the suspect resisted and was taken to the Twelfth ward station. Hazen appeared before Squire Taylor on cattle horn-cutting charges with plaintiffs Dr. Carter Duncan and McPherson testifying. Granam jailed for surety of the peace following jealousy threats cited by Vir ginis Graham. Louis Hucken, an Allegheny letter carrier, held for hearing. Robert J. Caldwell claims Hucken struck him with a sword during a parade incident. Miles Creaux arrested for mayhem after a Brownsville saloon disturbance. Cregan allegedly bit a man’s thumb during eviction attempt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Envote
Twenty-eighth Ward
Inspector Kelly
Jenny Cantixs
Twenty Sixth Street
Boeing
Twelfth Ward
E. BE. Hazen
Squire Taylor
Rochester
Humans Society
E. L Carter
A. Duncan
McPherson
Hazen
Horace Granam
Alderman Donnelly
Virginis Graham
Louis Hucken
Robert J. Caldwell
Citizens’ Line
Hucken
Washington
Miles Creaux
Cregan
Michael Murray
Brownsville Avenue
A Ina
Chief Brown Defends Police Amid Criticism and Theaters
Chief Brown responds to criticisms of the Pittsburgh Police saying order reduces arrests and boosts city welfare. He defends officers attending theaters, notes front desk staff end duties by evening, and vows to close speak-easies without favoritism. He asserts Pittsburg as the best guarded city and expects calls at any time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown
Pittsburg
Businessmen depart for Sylacauga inspection trip
On Thursday April 13 at 8 am, 50 to 76 Pittsburg merchants travel by Baltimore and Ohio Railroad to Sylacauga Alabama to inspect resources. They stop in Washington for hours and are hosted by Hon. W H Forney and Alabama Congressmen, then welcomed in Atlanta by prominent citizens and business groups. Worsted suit ordered for 23 dollars at Saller Co Corner Smithfield and Diamond streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Sylacauga, Als
Washington
W. H. Forney
Alabama
Atlanta
South
Riverside
Saller & Co
Smithfield
Diamond Streets
We Are Making a Spread With Our Home Made Light Suits
An advertisement invites customers to view a window display of home made light spring suits and urges readers to order tailored garments. It promises ready made suits from 20 to 70 dollars, and tailor made options including cheviot serge and cassimeres with trousers from five dollars.
Dress Goods Offerings Show Spring 1892 Fabrics and Prices
A ledger-like catalog lists serge cashmere and crepe grounds in blue old rose cream black and gray with dots and self embroidery. 38 inch all wool crepes 75c yard 38 inch chevrons 75c yard serpentine crepons 1.00 yard new French Charlies 50c and printed French Challies 35c. Novelty ginghams and Edinboro cords plus Bedford dimities and chal l ies priced from 5c to 75c. Silk options highlight pointille and over trotted designs with prices 1.25 to 2.25.
Lace Wrap Garment Offered At 17 Dollars
On the second floor among hundreds of Capes, a hand run Black Chan tilly Lace model offers comfortable coolness with a tight-fitting front and back, high shoulders, graceful drapery, lace-quilled Stuart collar, and soft finish. The lightweight elegant lace wrap is priced at 17 dollars, a bargain given its quality and style.
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Will
Priddy
Guttenburg
Pfeffer
Slavin
Guoverston
N. J
Joseph Maddon
Loroox
Bromwich Albion
Football Association of America
Callahan
Sullivan and
Dave
Mike
Kells
Boston
Om.—. Herald
Arsheim
Worthy of Notre
Max Klein
Mr . K. Tinpessey
Hosenbaum & Co
Arnheim
Baller & Co
And
Ween
An Street
Alleghen
Clenor Dunkin & Charters
THE
Cumberland Presbyterians
Fayette
Wayne County
Blair County Almshouse
Master Bricklayers’ Association
Humane Society
Potty Cottway
Yew Street
Pennsylvania
Hawkins Station
Pittsburgers
Nia
West Virginia
River News and Notes
Chief Brown
Hood
Postmaster Foster
Lubec
Jacksons
Nature
Dingle
Jean
Allen Wing & Sons
Lisbig
Uruguay
Liebig Company
Justus von Liebig
Fidelity Title and Trust CO
Fourth Avenue
Charter Perpetual
John B. Jackson
James J. Donnell
CB. McVay
Sec’y and
Treas
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