All Americas Defeat Chicago in a Lively Pedestrian Race
A crowded Central rink saw 5,000 spectators watch a long day of competition as pedestrians raced to 100 miles. Hegelman led early, with Connors Day and Cartwright close behind. Norman Taylor impressed as an aging but determined contender. Final efforts pushed rivals toward the 24 hour mark with Adams, Messier, and Norneback among notable performers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Rink
Hegelman
Connors
Williams
Day
Cartwright
Canceright Eanes
Messier
Hepelman
Mayers
Adams
Norman Taylor
Cnet
Penn Avenue
Jon
Suish
Accombhey
Noremack
Stebert
Ae Connors Rex
Alatilo
Jerelman
Nolan
The Wizard in Towk Jake Schaefer Ready to Tackle Any Opponent
Billiard champion Jacob Schaefer visited the city to see his wife in Allegheny and spoke of matching stakes with Slosson or any rival. He stated his own value clearly and asserted Sige Garter as the top man in the game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jake Schaefer
Jacob Schaefer
Allegheny
Nerd Watters
Slosson
New York boxing betting ends with Holden target
April and Tommy Holden discuss a proposed featherweight title match. Murphy is seen as unsatisfactory by Holden who plans to shift attention to Tommy Warren. A $1,000 wager is reportedly offered for a match outcome involving Weir Murphy or Warren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Youk
April
Tommy Holden
Murphy
Tommy Warren
Weir
Arren
Pitsburg Tames St Louis In Tight Baseball Tilt
The Pitsburg team returned to the scene showing vigor as Pete Conway pitched fast for victory and Freeman held the Browns to six hits. Smith, Nichols, and Kuehne drove key runs with careful baserunning and a ninth inning Duffee homer sealed the win. Latham and Cudworth misplayed early chances in a game decided by sharp hits and mistakes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dispatch
St. Louis
Pitsburg
Pete Conway
Heins
Dunlap
Pete
Little Freeman
Kuehne
Nichola
Latham
Cudworth
Pitesburg
Miller
Fuller
O'Neill
Jeff
Freeman
Sunday
Baee
Smith
Nichols
Browns
Coleman
Kuhhne
Codworth
Duffee
Taprom
OBA Fuller
Iesere
Secon
Sundar
Beckley Smith
Miller Ballse
Boyle
Jin of Saenbtiee
Roes
Mpire
George McGinness
All Americas Defeat Anson's Team In Exhibition Tilt
The Chicago and All America ball teams end their world circuit with a tame first home game at Brooklyn. 2684 spectators saw a weak contest on shipboard-like fielding, with Anson and Ward applauded as the teams wore old uniforms and white belts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dispatch
Brooxets
Chicago
Polo Grounds
Spalding Party
Brooklyn Grounds
Brooklyn
Chicagos
All Americas
Anson
Ward
Philadelphia
Baldwin
Americas
Scores From Mixed Matches Across Cities
Miscellaneous games report scores: Cincinnati-Cincinnatis 14 Milwaukee s 16 Baltimore-Baltimores 16 Newarks 6 Boston-Bostons 14 Harvards 4 Philadelphia 6 Ath- At Columbus-Columbus 9 Cleveland s 16 Jersey City-Jersey City 8 New York 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Cincinnatis
Milwaukees
Baltimore
Baltimores
Newarks
Boston
Bostons
Harvards
Philadelphias
Columbus
Clevelands
Jersey City
New York
Good Team Organized by T. M. Marshalls Club
The T. M. Marshalls, a top local amateur club, reorganize for the season and list players including Speer and Berger as catchers England Hornich and Smith as pitchers Mitchbell as second base Wills shortstop Blackstock the McKeim left Gilliand middle and Marshall. They invite inquiries from other clubs and provide Diamond Street Pittsburg Pa as contact address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. M. Marshalls
Speer
Berger
England
Hornich
Smith
Mitchbell
Reir Ead
Wills
Blackstock
Chess Tournament Results in New York
Today's games at the New York chess tournament end with Showalter defeating McLeod Bird over D. G. Baird Tuchigorin over Lipechults Bilackburn over Dunsberg Gossip over J. W. Baird Weiss over Burn Burrillo over Mason Han tham over Han Judd defeated by Pollock Taubenhaus over Martinez Techigorin led unfinished game Delmar won the latter game also concluded with victory for Delmar
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Showalter
McLeod
Bird
D. G. Baird
Tuchigorin
Lipechults
Bilackburn
Dunsberg
Gossip
J. W. Baird
Weiss
Burn
Burrillo
Mason
Hantham
Pollock
Judd
Taubenhaus
Martinez
Techigorin
Delmar
Oarsman Stanton Issues Challenge to Row Hell or Month
Joseph Stanton of Toronto arrives with a bold rowing wager. He challenges Hell or Month of Hell aire C and Hite or Matherfield of Wheeling West Virginia to a three mile race. If any shore rower accepts my challenge they will be there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Stanton
Toronto
Canada
Hell
Hellaire
Hite
Matherfield
Wheeling
W. Va
Three-Mile Skating Race Held at Martin's Ferry
In Martin's Ferry on a rink in the Ohio Valley Rick Holly Woods won a three mile skating race for 1.00 dollars. The event drew top skaters with Woods securing the fastest time and victory amid local interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin's Ferry
Besa Am
Rick Holly Woods
Martin
Woods
Ania
Obio Valley
Lightweight boxing clash ends in second round KO
Ontongo and Billy Piper of Chicago face Jimmy Connors of New York in a colored lightweight bout. The match ends with a second round knockout as Connors incapacitates Piper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ontongo
April
Billy Piper
Chicago
Jimmy Connors
New York
Stanley’s Troubles Ex Explorer Details Dark Continent Dangers
Henry M. Stanley readers new letter to the Royal Geographical Society describes native pits and skewers injuring expedition members and alleged famine frauds. He disputes claims of marching on Zanzibar as an Arab rumor. General Boulanger says he was not ordered to quit Belgium as trial nears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry M. Stanley
Zanzibar
General Boulanger
Belgium
Senate
Loxpor
Royal Geographical Society
Stanley
Mr. Stanley
Como
Emin Pasha
Boulanger to stand trial as Senate court opens
Paris reports a sensational rumor that General Boulanger was forced to leave Belgium. He denied the claim from Brussels. In the Senate M Buffet proposed delaying the court's procedure until trial, but Thevenet said it could not delay court formation. The Senate will begin as a tribunal on Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Boulanger
Belgium
England
Brussels
Senate
M. Buffet
General Boulanger
Home Rule for Scotland Bill Introduced in Commons
Lord Advocate introduces a Scottish local government bill creating county councils elected by householders. Smaller boroughs under 7,000 population merge into counties. larger boroughs lawfully self-governing with private bill powers. Comparable to English councils, marking a move toward home rule. Pilgrims in Jerusalem: American Catholic party arrives from Ismailia at Jaffa and proceeds to Jerusalem for a stay until April 23 before returning to port.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Commons
Lord Advocate
Scotland
Jerusalem
Jaffa
Ismailia
Seer
Ome
Body of boy found with brutal mutilation near Hamastere
Early morning discovery on a road near the city reveals the murdered boy Steinfatt with his throat cut and entrails removed. The attack left the body mutilated and lying exposed through the night. The report notes shock and tragedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamastere
Steinfatt
Vigorous Christian Methods Reported In Texas Section
A Texas section minister reported violent incidents as Christians pursue strict discipline. Rev J Bres es a oir taprom 0 a killed a thief who stole from him. At Yarborough station Rev Hall Miller shot and killed an intoxicated intruder after a disturbance during Sunday school. The President granted a pardon to William Wood for murder in Arkansas and a respite for Henry W Miller amid same case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navasota
Trex
McLeod
Yarborough Station
Liev
Hall Miller
Richards
Rev. Miller
Wasshington
William Wood
Arkansas
Henry W. Miler
Fire Destroys Most of Smithfield Town
A major blaze yesterday afternoon razed nearly all of Smithfield Johnston County leaving only the county Court House, jail, and a handful of homes standing. The fire caused extensive damage to residences and businesses with authorities reporting heavy losses. Fire crews fought the flames through the afternoon but containment was incomplete with investigations underway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raveseu
N. C
Smithfield
Johnston County
Court Docket Listings for Common Pleas and Commonwealth
Docket entries list cases including Hollern Hart versus Frick Coke Company Garrison Co versus Baltimore and Ohio Railway Commonwealth versus H Wilson and Bees Albert McGranmy with joined and referenced arguments in Common Pleas No 1 and No 2. The record aggregmet notes multiple party names and case identifiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Pleas No
Common Pleas
Dinkers, Hollern
Hart
Frick Coke Company
Garrison & Co Ve
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Court—Commonwealth
H. Wilson
Bees Albert Ae A¢L McGranmy
Mrs Church Wins Divorce in Cruelty Case
Judge Pugh grants Mrs Church a divorce on cruelty grounds with custody of three children and 400 dollars yearly alimony. Court cites deliberate extreme cruelty including demeaning insults and threats, noting animosity and domineering conduct by the husband. Children to be sent to Mr Church’s residence after dinner on Saturdays and Sundays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CoLtumsus
Pugh
Church
Weather outlook links to Appalachia with scattered rain
The forecast covers Western Pennsylvania Ohio and West Virginia with fair conditions. Light rains follow in Ohio and Northern Kentucky, temperatures mostly warm with some steadiness in western Tennessee and Kentucky. Winds shift to easterly as the system wanes with tides showing a 1.5 foot rise during certain hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Kentucky
Tennessee
Telegram Weather and River Reports
Tepectal telegrams report river stages with heights and trends at EbRows SvVILLE River and Warren River. Weather is clear with temperatures around four o clock.
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Até FM
Warren — River
Morcaxstown
Change to terra cotta cornices bids for Pittsburg building
Supervising Architect Windrim ordered readvertisement of roof bids for the Pittsburg Government building after reviewing specs and finding wooden cornices objectionable. The change to terra cotta cornices will be reflected in new bids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Windrim
Pittsburg
Tragic Death at Tube Works Inquest Conducted
William Halliday, an employee of the National Tube Works, was crushed while attempting a running coupling between two cars. He died instantly and Coroner McDowell presided over an inquest into the accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Halliday
National Tube Works
McDowell
Crusade marks fifteenth anniversary in Moorhead Hall
The Crusade celebrated its fifteenth anniversary yesterday in Moorhead Hall with several former temperance advocates present. Speakers included Mrs Sterritt, Mother Miller, Mrs. Foster, Mrs. Torrens, and Grimm who gave brief addresses.
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Crusade
Moorhead
Sterritt
Mother Miller
Foster
Lace curtains and furniture sale notice at Hottzmay & Sons
Advertises a store closing sale with a “Entire stock must be sold in next 15 days” notice. Mentions lace curtains and furniture with patterns and colors. Provides address at 35 Sixth Street. Call soon to secure choice patterns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madras
Hottzmay & Sons
Sixth Street
Onyx Clocks Discount at Harpy & Hares Jewelers
Onyx clocks reduced by 10 to 25 percent before removal. All goods new and fresh. Harpy & Hares Jewelers and Silversmiths at 583 Smithfield Street between Fifth and Sixth Avenues. Gloves fitted to the hand and guaranteed. Grand sale today and tomorrow. F Schoenthal at 612 Penn Ave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harpy & Hares
Smithfield Street
Fifth
Sixth Avenues
T's
Grand Pig
F. Schoenthal
Penn Ave
Grand opening sale on Ladies wear and furnishings
In the middle aisle by the embroidery section 1200 fine French embroidered aprons priced 49 and 50 cents. Dain Daschbach at 111 Smithfield Street offers parlor bedroom and kitchen furniture. Piteca guarantees lowest city prices for corsets gloves hosiery underwear and more. SCHOENTHAL at 612 Penn Avenue promotes the grand opening tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boces & Bunn
Dain Daschbach
Smithfield Street
Piteca
Schoenthal
Penn Avenue
Teenie ad promotes patented capital one offer
An OCR snippet advertises two patent protected capital one offers tied to a teabie prompts. The fragment mentions two valuable patents and a boxed claim, but lacks clear details or a readable context.
Oliver Denies Candidacy For Railroad Presidency
Telegram to our office reports Harry Oliver Jr as a potential president candidate for the Pittsburg and Western Railroad, vacant after James Callert's death. Oliver says he is not a candidate and will not discuss the matter for publication. He notes he would comment only if he is prepared to do so.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Oliver
Baltimore
Harry Oliver, Jr
Pittsburg and Western Railroad
James Callert
Tar Diseatch
Oliver
Pennsylvania
Pittshute
Carnegie
Shippers Split on Pennsylvania Rail Road Discrimination
An array of grain and produce dealers from Pittsburgh discussing their experiences with the Pennsylvania Railroad. Some praise service and cordial relations, while others condemn high rates, demurrage charges, and perceived favoritism toward other cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Aiken
Aiken & Henry
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Here
St. Louis
Pittsburg
Renton
Baxter & Renton
Carnegie
Pennsylvania Railway Company
South Pennsylvania Railway Project
Wm. Boehmer
Boehmer & Co
Boehmer
Frank Wilbert
Wilbert Bros
Pittsburg and Lake Erie Railway Company
F. J. McCracken & Co
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
New York
Henry B. Rea
Somera Arena
St. Meyers & Tate
Pennsylvannia
McGowan
Pennsylvania Road
Caracgie
B. McCracken
Chauncy F. Black Piergos
Black Sea
Hood
Tice & Hackett
Schumaker & Co
Pennsylvanias
Marshall, Kennedy & Co
Pennsylvania Railroad
Bocan
Harrisburg
Chicago
Pitt
Thisworth
Dispute Over Freight Discrimination By Drygoods Merchants
Large drygoods dealers express varied views on freight discrimination. William Semple cites Carnegie letters alleging past Pennsylvania Railroad rebates and questions renewed favors, while asserting he pays current rates and sees no extortion. W. E. Schimerts and William Huston speak for their firms about rate differentials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drygoods
T. C. Jenkins
William Semple
Carnegie
Andy
Pennsylvania Railroad
Pennsylvania Hailroad
Pittsburg
W. E. Schimerts
Wiliam Huston
Pittsburg Freight Rates Stir Public Protest Against Pennsylvania Railroad
Local business leaders and brokers from Pittssburg condemn high freight charges by the Pennsylvania Railroad. They cite losses across a 100 mile radius, urge alternative routes, and back Carnegie's remedy to stop discriminatory rates. Figures include H P Dilworth and Joseph Horne & Co with support from George Preston and Max Klein among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. C. Jeakins
Pitsburg
Carnegie
Inter-State
Benes
H. P. Dilworth
H. F. Dilworth & Co
Penn- Pandt
Baltimore and
Pennsylvania Railroad
Peavey
Joseph Horne & Co
Hart
George Preston
St. Clair Coal and Coke Company
Pittsburg
cClintock
Oliver McClintock & Co
New York Rr
Philadelphia
Viave
Ceauaieonen
Boggs & Budgering
South Penn
Bes
Ieee
Pennsylvania
Max Klein
Ligt
Suythia
Mr. Wilson
Cat
Ming Gue
Iain Th Ean
Railroads and Coal Rates Stir Pittsburgh Merchants
Friction between railroads and coal operators over freight charges bands Pittsburgh merchants and shippers against preferential lake routes. Inter-State Commission ruling favored railroads, sparking protests that far from lake towns pay lower rates. Shippers recount excessive rates, threats of diversion to competing lines, and attempts to pressure railroads for fairer treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Road
Pittsburg
Inter-State Commission
Imperial Coal Company
Cleveland
Pemnbckey Road
Chamlers
Wircioias
Charleston Rand
Bisbee
Enxaler
Jefferson County
Flecord
Leta
Philadelphia
Philadelphia and Erie
Philipsburg Protest Records Rail Discrimination Concerns
A meeting of coal operators, employees, and business leaders in Philipsburg protested railroad discrimination affecting local business. They discussed a bill in the Legislature, backed Powderly’s suggestion, and a memorial is being circulated to urge senators and representatives to pass the measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Powderly
Eighteenth Infantry Circular Orders New York Move
Headquarters Eighteenth Infantry issues a circular directing units to prepare to move to New York City for the centennial inauguration events. Colonel Norman M. Smith notes instructions to ensure uniforms gear and equipment are ready. Adjutant Charles Reese signs the document with orders for forthcoming details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Gotham
Washington
Norman M. Smith
Eighteenth Infantry
Sfantry
Pirissune
Seana
United States
Iggy Ae
City of
Cever
Swloxel
Norman M. Satth
Charles Reese
Death of James Whipple Shoemaker in Allegheny Ward
James Whipple a shoemaker of Clay alley Eleventh ward dropped dead at his home on Sunday from apoplexy. He was years old and well known in a lower part of Allegheny. The sudden death shocked the neighborhood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Whipple
Clay Alley
Sunight
Allegheny
The People’s Store Lace and Ladies Wear Sale
A full page of lace fabrics including Oriental Torchon Smyrna and Escurial varieties. Also parasol covers curtains bed sets and embroideries. Ladies and childrens wear includes undergarments waists aprons cloaks and dresses. gents furnishings offer shirts hosiery gloves gloves and neckwear. Special carpet and lace curtain room ready to fill.
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Malacca
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USA
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Onyx
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Wirth Avenue
Philipsburg
Tutt
Orfice
Mumeay Strest, New York
the People's Store
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J. Gugeert
Fiona Facury
Polypathic Surgical Institute
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