Marathon Pace and Crowds Mark Local Pedestrian Meet
Immense crowds gathered at the Grand Central Rink for the 142 hour pedestrian race as 23 contestants started. Favorites Guerrero Cartwright Herty Moore and Noremac led early action with fast pacing, while attendants and grandstands buzzed with anticipation for the grueling event.
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Grand Central Rink
Henty
Moore
Guerrero
Herty
Noremac
Reddy" Mason
Jimmy Taylor
Hegelman
Connors
Cartwright
John Hurbes
Davis
Tenny and the Brooklyn Stakes Feud in Winter Book Plans
D. T. Pulsifer debates starting Tenny in Brooklyn Handicaps and Suburban events, proposing a $2,000 to $5,000 stakes sweepstakes with Salwater Longstreet Spokane and Proctor Knott as possible rivals. He predicts a mile and a quarter race weight for age would draw New York spectators, while noting Tenny’s health, condition, and willingness for another campaign amid Monmouth track summer prospects. Local baseball fans preview Syracuse Stars vs the Colts, with changes in the Colts lineup and a two-game series planned. Ed Nikirk and another runner are targeted for the Sheffield half mile handicap, with Tottenham logic showing potential inclusion for a one-mile event if conditions permit.
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Litte Tenny
Brooklyn
D. T. Pulsifer
Salwater
Longstreet
Spokane
Proctor Knott
New York
Brook
New Monmouth
Little O
An International Shooting Match
An international shooting match is arranged between American and German rifle teams with a focus on skill and precision amid April events. Officials anticipate a spirited competition with strong marksmen from both nations sharing a platform for rifle expertise.
Huge Crowd Sees Brotherhood Exhibition Game in St Louis
In St Louis on April 6 a record crowd of over 20,000 watched the Chicago and Cleveland Brotherhood Clubs at Brotherhood Park. About half climbed fences seeking admission as ticket sellers struggled. 10,000 paid admissions were reported, contrasting with a Sportsman's Park attendance of around 500 for the Omahas defeat. The Browns beat the Omahas 19 to 13, but Chicago and Cleveland won their game 7 to 5. The Brotherhood teams plan private engagements at the Grand Opera House and other venues for the week.
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St. Louis
Chicago
Cleveland
Brotherhood
Brotherhood Park
Tex
Sportsman's Park
Pfeffer
Sunol and Axtell Prospects in Possible Race
Turf writers speculate on a possible race or series of races this year between Sunol 2 103 and Axtell 2 15. Statements attributed to Mr Doble hint at potential trotting if advisable, but he cautions against rash promises while noting a colt after stud duty remains unlikely to campaign. The exchange occurs amid cautious interest and public wagering speculation.
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Sunol
Axtell
Mr. Doble
Marvin
Stanford
Doble
Svortzman
Farrell Upham to Fight in New Orleans for 2500
Arrangements near completion for a 168 pound bout between Pat Farrell of this city and Arthur Upham in New Orleans. Backer John Quinn says the New Orleans Young Men's Gymnastic Club will add 1500, with the winner receiving 1200 and the loser 250. Upham will bet Farrell 1000 on the result. training planned in Philadelphia under Fogarty.
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Pat Farrell
Arthur Upham
John Quinn
Farrell
New Orleans
Upham
Philadelphia
Fogarty
New Grounds in Sight as Club Prepares for Debut
Manager Hanlon anticipates completion of the new club grounds within days with Mayor McCallin focusing on final completion. Grounds are to be top tier, the grandstand praised as a daisy, while players toil on East Liberty mud. Corcoran, the young shortstop, impresses. Galvin’s form sharpens and Staley hits weight. The team edges toward peak condition when ready.
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Hanlon
McCallin
East Liberty
Shortston
Corcoran
Galvin
Staley
Local Amateur Oarsmen Plan Deco ration Day Regatta
The Columbia boathouse hosted the Amateur Oarsmen's Association with a spring regatta set for Decoration Day. Races include two four car events for seniors and juniors, a double and single scull, plus a Snyder and Zetwald match on a Sixth Street bridge to Point course in the Allegheny River. Open to all amateurs. new members admitted. growth aims to 600. The group affiliates with the National Association of Amateur Oarsmen.
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Columbia Boathouse
Sixth Street Brides
Allegheny River
Eeeres
National Association of Amateur Oarsmen
Bought a Fast Yacht
Commodore Boswell of the Royal Canadian Yacht Club bought the Scotch steel cutter Vreda, 46 feet, 20 water, built in 1888 as the fastest in British waters. The Vreda has won 26 firsts and seconds in her first season, 16 races last year defeating the Valkyrie and Deerhound. She will sail over under her own canvass, arriving mid June.
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Dispatch
Toronto
Ont
Boswell
Clinb
Lord Dunraven
Cork
Vereda
Desperate Fight Looms Between Quinn McBride Lynch
John Quinn received Paddy McBride's letter predicting a desperate clash with Lynch, who holds a five to six pound advantage and is described as the toughest man in the country. The victor faces Jimmy Larkins, then likely meets McCarthy in succession bouts.
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John Quinn
Paddy McBride
Lynch
McBride
Jimmy Larkins
McCarthy
Fogarty Says Dempsey May Fight East Again
Jack Fogarty writes that Dempsey is coming East but declines to a long finish fight except with The Marine. Dempsey agrees to a limited rounds purse and a possible contest between the two old foes. If ten rounds, Fogarty’s chances against Dempsey are slim.
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Jack Fogarty
Dempsey
Fogarty
Local boxing bout talks target Nikirk as challenger
Jim McCoy phoned in Saturday night offering to fight Harry Nikirk for a $100 purse with a finish and hard gloves. negotiations also continue for a Sixth ward fighter Carney to meet Nikirk, outlining possible bout plans and purse arrangements.
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Jim McCoy
Harry Nikirk
Carney
Sporting Notes from the Local P L Club Circles
Breuy Ronrsson of the P L club shines in practice while observers will watch Houtcliffe today. Wisner is tipped as Pittsburg’s likely favorite in local circles. Buffalo P L hints at a surprise season, and prospects look promising.
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P. L
Osie
Houtcliffe
Maaxy
Wisner
Selder
Pittsburg
Jack Rowe
Buffalo P. L
Alliance Mayors Race in Three-Way Local Protest
Special telegram from Alliance Ohio reports a three way mayoral contest tomorrow among Democratic and Republican nominees plus incumbent Chap man running on Prohibition ticket. Prohibitionists united after primaries to back Chapman, backed by Morgan and local papers, with fate of local prohibition enforcement riding on the vote and city exhibits.
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Alliance
Chapman
Morgan
Tramps Shoot Conductor In Pittsburg Rail Incident
Conductor Gardner J. Tuckey of freight No S on the Pittsburg Fort Wayne and Chicago Railroad was fatally wounded after attempting to eject six tramps from a box car near town. Four suspects named Lewis Duehret Charles Sagerman William Meek and William Thomas were captured after a mile chase. the last identified assailant hails from Springfield Ohio.
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Seamar
Main Street
Lewis Duehret
Charles Sagerman
William Meek
Wiliam Thomas
Springfield
Stubborn Fight On in Punxsutawney Miners Battle
The Punxsutawney strike hardens as miners vow to win. Quicksylisk reports 200+ non union deserters, coal cars returned for poor quality. Agent Quinlisk secured $300 at Howarddale to aid loyal workers, while support at Walston and Adrian remains strong.
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Pounxsutawney
Clearfield
Quintisk H
Punxsutawney
Prophecy of Great Earthquake Sparks West Coast Alarm
Excitement rises as Erickson followers in Oakland fear a doom prophecy linking earthquakes to Oakland San Francisco Chicago and Milwaukee. Public meetings shut down by police, cranks meet privately, and many sell property for cash while some head toward St Helena Napa County. Dozens camp in foothills with plan for faith gatherings as San Francisco residents grow anxious and a San Francisco woman raves on Washington Street, taken to the station.
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Oakland
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Milwaukee
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Santa Rosa
Woodworth
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Ran
Federation of Train Men Forms United Federation
Three hundred delegates from the Locomotive Engineers Firemen Brakemen and Switchmen unions met at Ecurma New York in April to form a federation of trainmen. Delegates came from Buffalo Jersey City New York Hoboken and various Pennsylvania and Ohio towns. Public and secret meetings featured Grand Master Sargent Grand Conductor Howard Grand Master Wilkinson and others who urged unity noting the death of strikes and the plan to retain each group under one head.
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Jersey City
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Pennsylvania
Ohio
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Shandy Maguire
Italian's Misfortune at Ward's Island Hospital
Vincenzo Paternoster, an Italian railroad laborer in New York, sought hospital permission after two weeks in the country. Dr. Vinton suspected trichinosis. a muscle sample was found alive with trichinae. His condition is critical. he contracted the disease from improperly cooked pork while laboring on Long Island. He is about 40 years old.
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Vincenzo Paternoster
Vinton
Castle Garden
Island Hospital
Paternoster
Marple
Long Island
Slave marriages illegal case reaches Supreme Court
In Washington a case decided Saturday declares slave marriages illegal. Andrew Thomas, a Georgia slave, wed a fellow slave in the fifties and fathered three children. After escaping, he prospered in Indiana and married again. Mrs. Thomas No 1 sought inheritance rights, but the court ruled the slave marriage invalid, sending the case to the Supreme Court.
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Mormon Conference Adjourned with Faithful Call
The Mormon Conference adjourned today with officials sustained. Apostles George F. Cannon and Herbert Grant urged saints to be prudent with property, warning against foolish speculation and advising entrusting wealth to church leaders to advance the kingdom.
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George F. Cannon
Herbert Grant
Last Sunday Before Execution of Alfred Andrews in Bellefonte
Bellefonte April 6 Alfred Andrews the man convicted of murdering Clara Price faces hanging on Wednesday. A solemn YMCA service was held in his cell as he prayed and confessed his sins. He expressed belief in God’s forgiveness and moved several attendees to tears.
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Alfred Andrews
Clara Price
Andrews
Miners Return After Iron Man Dispute Arbitrated
At Gallitzin Coal and Coke mines the workers resume shift on condition that the "iron man" be removed until Mr Mitchell can oversee arbitration. Mitchell remains confined to his room following recent injuries.
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Promal
Gallitzzin
Gallitain
Escaped in Dishabbille Fire Destroys East Liverpool Shops
A disastrous fire early today between midnight and 1 am swept Fifth street in East Liverpool destroying two business rooms. One shop, a tailor named Minehart formerly of Brown, was gutted, the other a meat market. Goods were saved in part and residents had little time to escape in their night attire.
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Fifth Street
Minehart
Siaats
Siane
Sunday School Superintendent Stricken In Church Death
Mansfield April James H Emmeyer superintendent of St Luke s Lutheran Sunday School collapsed in the church during Easter services from apoplexy dying at about eight thirty five He was 55 a prominent local businessman The item also notes local death rates and assorted stray business notices from the era including a Phi Kappa Sigma chapter at Bellefonte and a tile company citation from Zanesville.
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James H. Emmeyer
St. Luke's Lutheran Sunday School
Youxnes
Phi-Kappa Sigma
Bellefonte
Pennsylvania University
Zanesville
Mn Henpeerson
Finch & Henderson
Captured at the Border Thirteen Chinamen Arrested
Thirteen Chinese were arrested last night at Tiajuana while attempting to cross from Mexico into the United States. They had traveled overland from Ensenada and are believed to be part of a group of 87 tied to the steamer Newbern from San Francisco. All had tickets to Mazatlan and Guayamas but disembarked at Ensenada with plans to enter the U S.
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United States
Tiajuana
Ensenada
California
San Francisco
China
Mazatlan
Guayamas
Judge Thurman Report Denied. In Excellent Health
Columbus dispatch declares rumors of Judge Allen G. Thurman’s serious illness without foundation. A late-evening call confirms he is in excellent health and in high spirits after a day of entertaining company.
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Columbus
Allen G. Thurman
Sance Thurman
Glucose and Starch Trust Purchases Voorhees Works
Danville reports the Glucose and Starch Trust has bought the Voorhees Starch Company works. D. W. Voorhees Jr and associates depart for New York to finalize the transfer this week.
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Voorhees Company
Danville
Sun
Glucose and Starch
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D. W. Voorhees, Jr
New York
Man Kills Landlady Then Die In Jealous Fit
In Bushnell Illinois on April 6 at 5 pm Ramey Akerman shot Mrs Hess, landlady of the National Hotel, then killed himself. Mrs Hess died instantly. Mr Hess is expected to recover. The deed appears to be the result of jealousy.
Pasha considers postponing expedition as Portugal seeks cruiser bids
In ZANZIBAR April 6 Pasha Emin 15 Nut Eager shows reluctance to start another expedition. He may cancel plans and return to Europe. PortugaI invites American and other firms to tender for four new cruisers, but no tenders from Fiested firms are posted.
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Smin Pasha
Europe
Portuga
America
Lisson
Fru
Fiestfet Firme
A Convenient Twin Conflicting Tales From Chicago Poison Case
Mamie Starr, jailed for poisoning a Chicago family, offers shifting stories including a twin sister who resembles her. Police doubt her insanity or truth, noting contradictions about the drug store purchase, the Anchorage Mission, and the Newland family, while Dr. Rogers casts doubt on her being the poison purchaser.
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Carson Street Residents List and Souvenir Offer
A long listing of residents on Carson and nearby streets includes Bernhart Barth M Wagner Mrs R Schoffer Rossiter Bros George Barbier Mrs J Walker M Wilson John Nelson L Guth W A Ross John Stange Mrs Gabriel W McGarey ane Ladies A Somers John Wolf John Weber D Jach J Enderlin W Barkley Jane Roney A Homemier Sirs Noull with an offer titled A BEAUTIFUL SOUVENIR suggesting fifty Teene Tags or a plush photo cabinet album for returning 30 Tickler Tags.
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Sarah St. Ane
Sarah St. A. Somers
Sarah St. John Wolf
Sarah St John Weber
Sarah
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Jane Et. J. Enderlin
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Tvesape
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