Sammy Day Dominates Six Day Race In Pittsburgh
The six day race delivers a brutal test as Sammy Day leads early and long, with rivals Hegelman Noreman Connors Cartwright and Messier in pursuit. Attendance nears four thousand as competitors endure sleepless hours, with Day’s mile-by-mile effort keeping fans guessing who will win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sutle Sammy Day
Hegelman
Sammy
Day
Noreman
Conners
Cartwright
Apise
Noremac
Ae Daeote Eae
Messo Far
Cote Seagt
First Mascoutah Kennel Club Beach Show Opens in Battery LD Armory
The Mascoutah Kennel Club held its first annual beach show at Battery LD Armory this morning with good attendance of fashionable people. Prizes awarded include Mastiffs: Champion Mintino owned by F. H. Moore winning first prize and American Club's challenge cup. Chan C. Cook's dog second prize. Pointers, Class One, first prize awarded to dooce-aob's Robert Le Diable. Bitches First prize to Westminster Club's Loss of How. Class Two, Pointer first prize to F. R Hitchcock's Tony tte.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Mascoutah Kennel Club
Battery LD Armory
F. H. Moore
Mintino
American Club
Chan C. Cook
Areae Ae
Grover Cleveland
Lyman T. Kinney
Aob
Robert le Diable
Bitches
Westminster Club
F. R
Weather and racing wrap from New Orleans meet
April 1 in New Orleans recorded a fine day with a fast track and light crowds. Results note Hopefalon Onsrad Watterson in a three furlong dash, then Stuart led six furlongs with Lacy Banars and Mail close behind, and a confusing third race listing California Peli and others with garbled names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Yale and Columbia Freshmen Face Harvard-Columbia Race
Yale freshman crews proposed a two mile race against Columbia freshmen on the New London course. Columbia declined the direct match but suggested Harvard as an intermediary. Harvard boating authorities have refused, dimming Yale’s hope to run the Harvard-Columbia contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haves
Coss
Yale
Columba
New London
Columbia
Ake Sotmasnen
Harvard
Yale Baste
Bett
Rew Lou, On
Bee
First Craven Day at New Market Fitzwilliam Plate Race
At New Market Craven meeting the Fitzwilliam plate of 500 sovereigns was won by Spann in a six furlong heat atop Brewy Blakes course. Love in Idleness by Boltykoff finished strong but second. The sweepstakes offered five sovereigns to each starter for a two year old race over six furlongs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loxnox
Spann
Boltykoff
Fifth Avenue
Pittsburg Free Dispensary
L. H. Harrie
M. Benham
A. C. Baer
G. F. Smith
George O. Reiter
United States Navy
Norfolk
Reiter
Dr. Reiter
Mrton Weston
A. M. Bowser
Haymaker
Venus
Paris
Washington, Pa
B. P. Clark
Neway
Clark
Telegraphic
Wide Awakeington
Kate Drvess
Second Avenue
Heaver
Hine
Power House
Jerry Harper
Dixmont
Hevewards
Browns Rout Pirates in St Louis Exhibition Tilt
Robinson Chamberlain and McCarthy spark the Browns to a decisive win over Pittsburgh as McCarthy shines with three hits and brisk baserunning. St. Louis breaks through with seven runs in the seventh inning while Pittsburg’s fielding miscues aid the home club.
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Horace
St. Louis
Chamberlain
Robinson
McCarthy
Browns
Pittsburg
Kuehne
Maul
Staley
Daffee
Cudworth
Smith
Nichols
Maulana Laver
As Duffee
Dunlap
Kuenne
Fuller
Beckley
Robino Neil
A Comishey
McUsting
OD Waigc
Eessaiveveae
Rochetee Eeeke
Louis
Pittsburge
St. Louis, & Pi
Daflee
Latham
Ratea Chamberlain
Miller
Laner
Beckiey
Oo c
Becki
Milligan
Milter
Saeewe
Marian
Leo Scrader
Second game between Chicago and All America teams at Washington Park
The Chicago and All America teams played a closer contest at Washington Park with 4740 in attendance. Anson lined up in an off position at first as Crane pitched for the All Americans who struggled after a banquet, while Ward and others misplayed, leading to costly Chicago errors and two Chicago runs. Spalding party heads to Baltimore after midnight for tomorrows game.
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Brrooklys
Chicago
All America
Washington Park
Anson
Tener
Daly
All Americas
Ward
Earle
Crane
Spalding
Baltimore
Holy Ghost College baseball clash ends in close race
A keen match last evening at Exposition Park pitted Holy Ghost College classical and business teams in a two hour contest. Under captain Jas cinn and aided by Zan Gilten gad, Cutate iy and the Johnston brothers, the students fought hard to secure a lead but the final score left both sides tied in spirit as the contest showed their resolve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holy Ghost College
Exposition Park
Ca McEy
Jascinn
Zan Gilten
Johnston
Lauer
Geo. McCarthy
Cincinnati Cleveland clash ends with bat threat incident
In a dramatic game at the ball park, Gilks accused Mullane of striking him with a bat after a ninth inning dispute. The referee intervened as Gilks attacked Mullane, then slipped and was restrained. later, Mullane took the bat away. Other scores included Brooklyn 7 Philadelphia 5 and Washington 7 Newarka 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dispatch
Cincinnati
Ball Park
Cleveland
Jonah
Gilks
Mullane
Nimick Critiques Local Club and Praises Wheeling Youth
President Nimick spoke negatively about the local club yesterday while expressing pride in Wheeling youth Nichols and the club’s work. His ex disputed actions regarding Smith and Ward, stating Ward has not been approached.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nimick
Smith
Ward
pJs
Nichols
Settlement Reached With Von der Ahe Kicking Crew
Telegram from St Louis reports all kickers except high kicker King settled with Von der Ahe for the season. A prior year dispute was arbitrated and resolved leaving McCarthy, Robinson and Chamber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dispatch
St. Louis
High Kicker
King
von der Ahe
McCarthy
Robinson
Chamber
Financial figures show players' salary talks and settled demands
The text notes various salary figures for players with Robinson at 2700 after 2600, Chamberlain at 2120 last year with a rise, McCarthy at 1000 now near 2000, and Comiskey steering a compromise while FE absent. It also mentions a player last year at 2600 seeking 1500 this season.
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Lain
Robinson
Chamberlain
McCarthy
Comiskey
Australian oarsman Searle plans Thames challenge for world title
Henry Searle of Australia will leave Sydney May 4 for England to issue $2,500 world title challenges to American Join Teemer and Canadian William J. OConnor. The piece notes champions may not be bound to row abroad and lists other forthcoming races and possible engagements through June.
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Syrpner
Henry Searle
Sydney
England
Teemer
Wm. J. O'Connor
Thames
Searle
O'Connor
United States
McKeesport
Tegner
Gaudaur
Crit Davis in Town Touts Surprising Pacer Claim
Crit Davis, famed trotting horseman, visited the city after returning from New York where he saw the renowned trotter Said Crit. He mentions a pacer his string could produce and notes Prince Wilkes sold for $30,000 with strong Kentucky stock pride after its departure from Harrodsburg.
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Crit Davis
Crit
Maine
California
Prince Wilkes
New York
Harrodsburg
Kentucky
Edward Barry Dies in Mercy Hospital Mapped as Boxer and Worker
Edward Barry a prominent local pugilist died at Mercy Hospital from pneumonia. Known as a cheerful, industrious figure in boxing and as a test department employee, he once vied for the middleweight crown with hy Holm. He was an admired schoolmate of Jim Keenan in Cincinnati.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Barry
Mercy Hospital
Harry
Hye Holm
Jim Donnelly Barry
Jim Keenan
Cincinnati Cut
Wheeling Beaten by Springfield in Illinois Match
Wheeling West Virginia hosts Springfield of Illinois in a rough game with Sower leading. Springfield defeats Wheeling 18 to 10 as the locals fail to mount a strong offense in the early season clash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheeling
W. Va
Springfields
West Virginia
Colonel Moore Speaks at West End Prohibition Meeting
Colonel W. D. Moore addressed a West End Prohibition Amendment meeting at the West End Rink presided by Joseph Hays Esq. He criticized the Brooks law and related measures noting a past brewer meeting claiming liquor interests could buy votes. He denounced the statement as a “Dutch” and said the English version was broken English.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West End
Joseph Hays
W. D. Moore
Moore
Germany's New Minister of War Succeeds Schellendorf
The Reichsanzfiger states Count von Schellendorf resigns from the Ministry of War at his own request. General Verdy du Vernois, a General of Infantry and Governor of Strasburg, will succeed him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertr
The
Reichsanzfiger
Count von Schellendorf
Ministry of War
Verdy du Vernois
Strasburg
Freight houses of Boston and Maine burn, $500000 loss
The freight houses of the Boston and Maine Railroad's Boston and Lowell division were destroyed by fire early today. Only portions of the walls remain, and officials estimate the loss at $500,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Boston and Lowell
Boston and Maine Railroad
No Circus at the P C C C
A Pittsburg retailer denounces circus style advertising and promotes low prices with a range of 10 and 12 suits, 100 styles, and 500 ladies jerseys. The ad mentions P C C C at Grant and Diamond, Harpy and Hayes jewelers, and Campnet Dick Fifth Avenue stores with cash cable car novelty and a Printemps import jersey sale at Kanimanns Cloak Department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C
Cor. Grant and
Diamond Sts
New Court House
People's Store
Pittsburg
Campnet & Dick
Opp
Kaufmanns Cloak Dept Sells Jerseys at 98c Week Sale
Lixey department offers an elegant assortment of damasks napkins towels luncheon sets and more at low prices. Our import smocked Printemps jerseys drop from 2 to 98c for the week at Kaufmanns Cloak Department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lixey Department
Mwfso Hvers & Hace
Kaufmanns
Miners Face Conference on Pay Scale in Pittsburg
Ohio and Western Pennsylvania miners consider a joint proposition from operators to fix the scale for the next year. John McBride fronts support for accepting the operators plan to maintain peaceful relations and avoid strikes amid a threatened inter state dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Knights of Labor
Progressive Union
McBride
Pittsburg
TEE Dispatch. Co.vsrBus
Coal Miners
District 135
Dempster
Miners’ Progressive Union
John McBride
Miners’ Union Executive
Otto
Howking Valley
Hocking Valley
Hancer
Bargain Suit Sale At Kaufmanns Closk Department
A lively ad touts $10 and $12 suits cutaway and sack styles with 100 options at the store corner Grant and Diamond. It highlights new lace drapery nets, Chantilly and Spanish guipure, and a special offer on 200 broadcloth jackets at a reduced price, signaling dramatic savings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chantilly
Mwfsu
Huevus & Hacker
Kaufmanns
Notes and Notions Terse Treated.
A miscellany of brief items and snippets from city life includes remarks on a jeweler nickname, local meetings, and various short notices. Mentions range from club anniversaries, a lecture, a theater anecdote, to patrols and city happenings with scattered names and places across Pittsburgh.
Direct Dodge Contested by Jenkins Over Carnegie View
T. C. Jenkins disputes remarks attributed to him in yesterday's Dispatch. He says the reporter misunderstood him and that he did not fully endorse Mr Carnegie's views. He agrees with the inter State law criticism but denies broader endorsement.
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Pennsylvania
T. C. Jenkins
Carnegie
Jenkins
Discrimination Claimed by Paper Makers against Rail Freight
Godfrey and Clark of Liberty Street rail against unjust freight discrimination by major lines. C E Godfrey cites higher Pennsylvania rates to Cleveland Akron and Cincinnati on heavy goods, while affiliates to New York Central and Erie offer lower costs. He notes 250 tons of stock delayed by rate wars, with alternatives from West Shore to Pittsburgh at lower distance-based charges. He argues Pennsylvanias charges hurt New York to Buffalo and Pittsburgh routes, costing thousands and harming Cleveland Chicago and Cincinnati commerce.
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Godfrey & Clark
C. E. Godfrey
Liberty Street
Tos DisPatch
Carnegie
P. RK. B
Pennsylvania
Cleveland
Akron
Cincinnati
Erie
New York Central
New York
West Shore
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania Railroad
Lake Shore
Miami Valley
Buffalo
Chicago
Chambers Opposes Carnegie In Jeannette Rail Dispute
James A. Chambers and wife left for New York City to comment on Andrew Carnegie's charges against the Pennsylvania Railroad. He said the firm acted fairly when Jeannette received city investment and denied any discrimination by the railroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A. Chambers
New York City
Andrew Carnegie
Pennsylvania Railroad
Chambers
Jeannette
Mesars
Roberta
Thomson and Cassatt
Buckley Visits City Over Carnegie Railroad Discrimination Debate
L J Buckley acting purchasing agent for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad arrived in the city to place orders for iron work and track supplies for summer use. He criticized Andrew Carnegie over railroad discrimination and noted Carnegie's South Penn stock move. A telegraph update from Harrisburg reports Knights of Labor petitions supporting Wherry's anti discrimination bill.
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Carnegie
L. J. Buckley
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Hotel Duquesne
Mr. Buckley
Andrew Carnegie
Pennlvania Railroad
Baltimore and Hio
Harrissvung
Senate
Assemblies of Knights of Labor
Philadelphia
Huntingdon
Blair
Cambria
Susquehanna
Erie
Washin
Northumberland
Lawrence
Berestmoreland
Indiana
Wherry
Bargain Cloak and Dress Sale Advertisements
A fragmented 19th century style advertises low prices on ladies cloaks beaded wraps and lace sleeves. It mentions P C C C at Grant and Diamond streets near the courthouse, Kaufmanns cloak department, and Hayes removal sale at 533 Smithfield Street. Prices noted include $10 and $5 items with discounts up to 25 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harpy & Hayes
Smithfield St
Gonds
Kaufmanns
Hayes
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Brooklyn
St. Louis Browns
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Almos
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Little Sammy
Siebert
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Csyonr and Mackey
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Pennsylvania Universitys
Weehawken
New Yorks
Meta
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Searle’s
Ed Barry
Brewers’ Association
Germany
Salvation Oil
Wfrsu
Kanimanns
Hauch's Jewelry
Fifth Ave
Wfsu
Sam Small
Smithfield St. M. E. Church
Rosenbaum & Co
G. W. Schmidt
City
Pitcairn’s
Davis & Daschbach
Smithfield Street
Conservative
Joan McBride
National Progressive Union Miners and Mine Laborers
G. W. Scumier
Rosenbaum & 'Es
James H. Arcer & Co
Hauch’s
Rev
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Committee On
Corporations
Viona Barnes
Waynesburg
Matt Mawhinney
Bellefield
Lulu
Freddy
Exposition Machinery Hall
Harrison
Small
Coloonel James Andrews
Tebau
G. B
Great Fur Company
Humane Eee
Rade
R. Mustany
Phelps
Edward Forsythe
Henry Friesman
Board of Viewers
Summerlen
Ellsworth Avenue
Walnut Street
Braore Hannwax
Piedmont
Etta Russell
En Mid
Oakland
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Alexander Hoerr
Roegister
Hoerr
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Michael McGuire
William Green
Weldon
Green
Phillip Hereice
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Jane Street
Darling
Wiggins
Messas
George Wilson
Joshua Rhoads
George Rice
A. UO. McCallum, Jr
F. C. Hutchinson
James A. McDavitt
Peman’s Tobacco
Womer Svoid
Ada
Perker
Hucvus & Mwfsu
Baltimore and Ohio
Andrew
Pitcairn's Tailoring Emporium
Wood Street
Imingtes
Ben Nene
Bon Fn
Mellon Beus
Pennsylvania Salt Company
Natrona
Pennsylvania Salt Manufacturing Company
Allegheny River
Arnold Coal Company, Limited
William Metcalf
Jack's Island
Gulf of Mexico
Arnold Coalee, Limited
Gian
Cence
Et. A. Woodward
J. EB. Blekaley
Pennsylvania Salt Manufacturiing Company
Price
Western Penn
Sylvania, West
Ginia
Hiver Ab SP. Uy & A
Warners
Brownsville
Common Pleas No
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Hallern
Hart Va Frick Coke Company
Garrison &Co
Ralph
Sutton Vrs BL AC. R. BR. Co. Criminal Court—Commonwealth
James McBratney
Alias Green
Athbert Moorhead
Sling
George McClelland
Michael MccGraen
Winden
Mary Ridge
Patterson
Washinetor
Thomas H. Patterson
Wolf
Alwaya
Wolff & Randolph
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Mwysa
DR. Crossley
Penn Avenue
John H. King
Allegheny County
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Tod P. W
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Rige
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Halford
No. 4
Polypathic Surgical Institute
Scheuve
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