Baseball Matters and Conway Arm Sore in Season Talk
The article reports on local baseball issues with Conway nursing a sore arm and Laver injured, while Phillips defends the team against criticism. Players Maul Nicol and Coleman are praised for form, pitching is behind, and selection of the regular lineup remains unsettled.
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Phillips
Horace
S& Man
Henleo
Association
Nicol
Coleman
Conway
Laver
Sereal
Homesteads Open County League With Lopsided Loss
In a season opener on the former grounds, the Homesteads were crushed by the McKeesports. Both teams showed fielding and batting struggles with McKeesports using their hitting to secure a wide margin. Key players listed include Wood, Culpa, Naughton, Torreynon, Youngman, Calla, and Armour with a flurry of misplays and scattered scoring entries.
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Homesteads
McKeesports
Pevenen
Felding
Culpa
Naughton
Torreynon
Vr Youngman
Calla
Youngman
They Draw the Line Buffalo Ball Players Object to the Colored Danlap
Buffalo report says Mascot Grant the ebony second baseman may not join the Buffalos this season. Manager Rowe seeks Grant and Cliff Carroll, but Grant’s asking price and talk of mutiny over pay spark unrest. Previous year the club refused a different player for Grant’s salary.
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Buffalo
Myrcial
Dispatch
Grant
Buffalos
Rowe
Cliff Carroll
Washington
Inqairy
Fred
Milwaukee Beats Columbus 22 to 9 in Cold Game
Milwaukee trounced Columbus 22 to 9 as Columbus pitchers failed to slow the visitors. Daily Weyhing and Widner started for Columbus with Bligh catching. Herr and McVey were the Milwaukee battery. Score by innings shows a decisive Milwaukee offense and weak Columbus defense.
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Milwaukee
Columbus
the Dispatch
Weyhing
Widner
Bligh
Herr
McVey
Milwaukeess
Colum
Ewesiaes
Irrore
Milwaukees
Bos
Alilwaukees
Cincinnati Exhibition Game Weather Favors Scoring
Report from Cincinnati on April 14 notes an exhibition game with favorable weather. Score details are garbled but indicate Cincinnati and Toledo participation with multiple runs and hits totaling around ten to eleven runs for Cincinnati and eleven runs for Toledo.
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Cixcixxati
Cincinnatis
Toledos
Breer Tiacneaae Sein
Lightweight Champ McAuliffe Promises Big Fight Backing
April 4 telegram quotes lightweight champion Jack McAuliffe saying he fights only for money. He mocks opponents Paddy S Smith and Mike Daly and any other lightweight unable to back a $50 purse, boasting he will take 6,000 if a winner is found.
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Sfacial
Jack McAuliffe
Paddy S Smith
Mike Daly
Gomes
California Club Eyes Pane Project Amid Debate
The California Club discusses installing a pane project amid community scrutiny. Officials remain open to challenge as supporters argue for preservation while opponents seek broader input and funding clarity.
Spectator Talk Sparks Pedestrian Contest at Central Rink
Echoes of a pedestrian competition filled Central Rink yesterday as participants eyed a stubborn contest on the track. Heganlman and Noremac drew attention with strong showings while sleep figures for the five winners emerged, and chatter about future matches between Messier and Hoagland heated up.
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Golden
Hegelman
Noremac
Horan
Noreegoliman
Seaataerane
Messier
America
Hoagland
Pann
Peter Hegelman
C McClelland
Arranging a Big Fight Reddy Gallagher vs George Le Blanche
A proposed match in California with Reddy Gallagher and George Le Blanche under Queensberry rules for a 138 pound title is discussed. Negotiations involve President Fulda of the California Athletic Club and Cleveland interests. Timing shifts to June with Gallagher unable to reach California by May 3.
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Cleveland
Fulda
California Athletic Club
Reddy Gallagher
George le Blanch
Queensberry
Ornia Athletic Club
la Blanche
Ifornia
Gallagher
California
Engledram's Challenge to Messier for a Walk Race
J J Engledram the Chicago pedegorian challenges H O Messier of Dener to a heel and toe walking race for stakes of 200 or 550 dollars a side. Engledram says he is ready to walk at any time and intends to prove his claim of being the superior walker.
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J. J. Engledram
Chicago
H. O. Messier
Dener
Givin Peyarfring
Globetrotters Expose Tomorrow as Spalding Teams Tour
Sporting notes report a recent victory by the Torontos and mention the Globe Trotters, Spalding’s teams, slated for an exhibition in Brooklyn tomorrow. The text notes a riderless race plan, a picture of Jake Beckley in Sporting Life, and prize money for a pedestrian contest won by five riders sharing $2,300 with Noremac receiving about $1,000.
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Torontos
Globe Trotters
Spalding
Brooklyn
Treakspan
Haweree
Jake Beckley
Sporting Life
Pha Athletics
Lep Nrerekoe
Oi City
Anti-discrimination bill support linked to Carnegie letter
Representative Wherry receives Andrew Carnegie letters pledging backing in the fight over anti-discrimination measures. Discussion notes the railroad commission bill by Williams of Luzerne, detailing its powers to inspect railroad finances and enforce findings, with limited enforcement and possible use as a base for stronger legislation.
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Carnegie
Wherry
Harkersnung
Andrew Carnegie
Mr. Wherry
Republ
Knights of Labor
Railroad Commission
Williams
Luzerne
Railroad Committee
Railroad Ae
Aon
Easter Opening Bonnets and Hats at Campbell Dick
Easter opening bonnets and hats advertised with Campbell and Dick at 83 85 87 and 89 Fifth Avenue. The copy emphasizes fashion items and location for shoppers in the week ahead.
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Campbell & Dick
Fifth Avenue
Easter Opening Sale Menu From Harpy Jewelers
Our Candle Shades have hit the popular market rapidly. Call soon for any desired item at Harpy and Jewelers Ithfield Street New designs and colorings in American challies with assortments priced at 5c 8c 20c and 30c per yard Hucus and Hacke Easter opening Ladies suit parlor Wednesday Thursday Friday Parcris and Foxes 29 Fifth Ave over King’s Shoe Store The Beat Elder Down Quilts Made Booth and Fox’s Of Cork Ireland restock sale today French satin and silk covered all new fresh goods prices
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Hucus & Hacke
Mwfsu
Parcris & Foxes
Fifth Ave
King’s Shoe Store
McAllister to resign as manager of Washington ball
Ward McAllister, once in charge of the grand inaugural ball, will resign after the Centennial Committee pressed for his removal. He says the committee claims age, but he asserts jealousy and a clash over plans for the Republican show and guest lists drove the dispute.
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Ward McAllister
Washington
Ward
Committee seizes on McAllister dismissal victory
Stuyvesant Fish reveals that a committee has long sought to remove Mr. McAllister from his secretary post and celebrates as the subcommittee completes the duty. He notes the relief felt by the group as they claim success in ousting him.
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McAllister
New York
Stuyvesant Fish
Penn Avenue
John H. King
Allegheny County
Tarentum
Patriarchs Ball Plans Spark Rivalry and Costs
The text recounts disputes over large ball preparations with rival factions led by McAllister and Delmonico. It notes contracts, box tickets, 800 guests, and a projected $100,000 expense. Differences center on ballroom capacity and branding choices for the event.
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McAllister
Monica
Johnson
Delmonico
Charles Delmonico
McAlister
I Belon
Sherman on Halstead and Ohio governorship rumors
Senators Spooner and Sawyer at Union depot discuss Ohio governor prospects and Halstead. Sherman says Halstead does not want the office, while editorials and diplomacy shifts are debated. Sawyer notes Harrison’s swift changes. Spooner cites Democratic concerns about Blaine and circulating rumors.
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United States Senate
Union Depot
Spooner
Philetus Sawyer
John Sherman
Washington
Ohio
Sherman
Pittsburg
Halstead
Senate
Germany
Ee Ay
Arti Ae Oe
Eibont
Sal
Fox
South America
United States
Brazil
Sawyer
Cleveland
Harrison
Blaine
Clearing House Exchanges Show Weekly Rates Across Cities
Recovered lost ground as managers in Bostox and other cities report gross exchanges for the week ending April 13 with per cent changes and amounts from the prior year. The table, compiled from special dispatches to the Post, presents rates of increase or decrease and compares current figures with last year’s corresponding week.
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Bostox
Mass
Ku Kluxing Suit Settled In Kentucky Jail
John Green colored, former resident of Fest county Kentucky, sued a white man for ku kluxing him two years ago in Federal Court. Defendants paid Green 700 dollars and costs to compromise. In St Louis, carpenters’ strike remains at status quo as master builders refuse union recognition and offer 35 cents per hour for eight hours.
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Louisville
John Green
Jeffersonville
Fest County
Kentucky
St. Louis
Carpenters
City Assessor Seeks Internal Revenue Collector Post
HarrispurG April 14 Frank City Assessor of Pittsburg arrived to press his candidacy for Collector of Internal Revenue. He expects the appointment to be made at the end of the current fiscal year in June.
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Harrispurg
Frank
Pittsburg
Harrisburg
Internal Revenue
Steamship Strikes Pilot Boat Sinking It In Fog
The New York ship from Hamburg reports arriving April 13 in dense fog that struck the pilot boat Commander Bateman midships, sinking her and causing the drownings of Pilot John Handrin and colored cook Harry Halford. The rest is advertising chatter and unrelated notices.
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New York
Hamburg
Tl .A. M
Bateman
John Handrin
Harry Halford
Senator Tests Office Seeker Loyalty With Mail Aid Plan
A U S Senator proposes applicants help answer correspondence while awaiting office. The plan filters dedicated workers, trims idle lobbyists, and leaves one faithful constituent unpaid since March 4 amid pending courts martial gossip and Foreign Mails Superintendent Bell’s possible exit.
Two Army Courts Martial Reported Near Verdict
Word from Washington ship from Wasmerton notes Lydecker and Armes courts martial nearing conclusions. Lydecker faces possible two year suspension for neglect of duty over oversight of the water works tunnel for the Capitol. Armes may receive a light sentence, likely censure and brief suspension, amid claims of personal war-time bravery and a looming sensational defense. Governor Beaver reportedly wary of escalating punishment.
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Wasmerton
Lydecker and Armes
Lydecker
Capitol
Schofield
Armes
Beaver
Army
Erratc
Major Omohundro Dies After Illness in Oakland
Major Sidney Omohundro, a veteran journalist and union veteran, died at his Oakland home after a two week illness of typhoid pneumonia. Born in Cincinnati in 1842, he served with the Fourth Ohio Cavalry and rode with Sherman. He held key roles at THE Dispatch, led G A R activities, and guided Sunday school work, leaving mourners and funeral arrangements to be announced.
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Pennsylvania
Meyran Avenue
Oakland
Major Cinchentos
Sidney Omohundro
Cincinnati
Fourth
Ohio Volunteer Cavalry
Queen City
West
Ge Sherman
Omohundro
St. Louis
Columbus
M. E. Church
Hamilton County
Ohio
Liberty Street
Smithfield
M. E
Erie
Omobundro
Edmet Es Ee
A Man Who Will Be Missed Superintendent Bell Succeeds
A dispatch from Washington notes Nicholas M. Bell, superintendent of Foreign Mails at the General Post Office, plans to resign but a successor has not been named. He led efforts to extend foreign parcel post to South America, but pending negotiations and office reorganization delay changes. The curb on mail between the U S and South America raises costs for small parcels, including cigars from Ecuador.
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Washington
United States
Bell
Foreign Mail Service
Wasutroton
Nicholas M. Bell
General Post Office
St. Louis
Wanamaker Slimost
Ecuador
Quito
South America
Grand Easter Millinery Opening at The People's Store
No lady should forget the grand Easter millinery opening this Friday and Saturday at The People's Store. A choice line of colorings of 48 in wide all wool serges offered at 75c a yard. Campbuel & Dicr 83 85 87 89 Fifth Avenue provides the location.
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Paris
Campbuel & Dicr
Ueus & Mwpsa
Wisconsin in trouble reported near Queenstown
The Cunard steamer Etruria reports passing the Guion liner Wisconsin on her voyage from Liverpool to New York. The Wisconsin sailed from Liverpool last Saturday and has not arrived at Queenstown nor is there confirmation she has put back to Liverpool.
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Queenstown
Cunard
Etruria
Liverpool
New York
Wisconsin
Liver
Sailor printer John F. Walker dies in hospital
John F. Walker an old time printer known as Sailor died yesterday morning at West Penn Hospital from consumption. His burial is planned from Flannery's wiring establishment this afternoon at 2 o'clock.
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John F. Walker
West Penn Hospital
Flannery
O'Brien Sues Lord Salisbury for Libel
The Weekly Dispatch reports William O'Brien has filed a libel suit against Lord Salisbury over remarks in a Watford speech. The action centers on alleged defaming statements quoted in the dispatch.
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O’brien
Lord Salisbury
the Weekly Dispatch
William O’brien
Watford
Obituary: Sidney Omohundro Dies at 47 in Oakland
Sidney Omohundro died at his residence in Oakland on Monday January 20 1989 at 1 A M aged 47. Funeral arrangements to be announced.
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Ohundro
Meyranene
Oakland
Sidney Omohundro
River Telegrams Weather Summary
PAPECTAL TELEGRAMS TO THE DISPATCH. Brownsville River 18 feet 6 inches and falling. Weather clear. Thermometer 0 at Pr. Warren River 29 10 feet and stationary. Weather clear and pleasant. Monaax Town River 12 feet and salting. Weather clear. Thermometer 62 at ir M.
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Dispatch
Brownsville
Warren
Monaax
Ir. M
Capitalists Buy 63000 Acres Near Chattanooga
Syndicate from New York New Orleans Memphis and Atlanta completed a purchase of 63000 acres in Sequaches valley about nine miles from Chattanooga adjoining South Pittsburg Tennessee. The price was 540000 and the land is to be developed on a grand scale. A rabid dog in First Avenue bit Officer Michael Barry despite a muzzle. The annual Ladies Bible Society sermon in Allegheny featured Rev Professor R D Wilson of Western Thedeal Seminary speaking on The Bible as an Educator.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
New York
New Orleans
Memphis
Atlanta
Sequaches Valley
Chattaga
South Pittsburg
No. 197
First Avenue
Michael Barry
Ladies’ Bible Society
Allegheny
R. D. Wilson
Western Thedeal Seminary
Arch Allegheny
Austin Flint
Bellevue
J. M. Cornwall
Emane Duffy
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