Tables Turned as Iron City Defeats Cleveland in Poor Play
Cleveland batted poorly and Pittsburgh capitalized as Gar and the Iron City nine won behind weak hitting from both clubs. Reilly homered, crowds of 700 to 800 applauded the faintest sign of decent play. McAleer and Davis contributed for Cleveland. McKean and Howton sparkled for Pittsburgh in a tense Albany Park style game.
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PECL
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Jacksonville
Clevelands
Pittsburge
Gar
Iron City Boys
Clute
Died While Visiting His Home in April Alert
Henry M. Stanley named governor of the Kongo Free State amid unrest. The article details a mortality surge from an influenza-like disease striking elderly residents in Nove mberg with chills and fever. John Schmidt of California, visiting family, lost his parents who died over the weekend. City Council orders precautions as Yorksh ire towns report an epidemic with multiple deaths.
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Schmidts
John Schmidt
California
Chicago
Schwidt
London
Yorkshire
Driffield
East Riding
Association Games. Louisville Beats Cincinnati in Wild Match
Louisville defeats Cincinnati 8 to 3 as Ebret dominates early, Maiis wild on the mound. Shin nick shows sharp defense at third and McGill exits after seventh. Also notes Washington tops Boston 10 to 7 in a rain-affected game with strong defense and base running. Columbus edges St Louis 6 to 4 in ten innings, and Baltimore shuts out Philadelphia 9 to 0 behind solid fielding and pitching.
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Lovervillee
Mike Kelly
Cincinnati
Lousville
Ebret
McGill
Kelly
Maiis
Shinnick
Birr
Lowtevilhe
Wastixeros
Washington
Hoston
Durknom
Boston
Brown
Brouthers
O'Brien
Parrell
Stricker
Umpine
Jones
Spalding Retires From Baseball Leadership
Chicago magnate A G Spalding retires from active baseball roles after declining re election as Chicago club president. A G Hart elected successor. Captain Arsen to continue control of on field play. Spalding cites desire to retire after world tour and disputes within the game, but says the league and club remain stable under new leadership.
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Uicaco
Cheago
A. G. Spalding
A. Hart
Hart
Spalding
Arsen
N. 2 Young
Muire
Tee
Mimick Resigns From Pittsburg Baseball Board
Mr Mimick resigns from the Pittsburg Baseball Lab board of directors. A K Scandrett elected to fill the vacancy. Scandrett has long been identified with the Pittsburg club and is praised for enterprise and fair dealing. A telegram from President Kramer notes the Columbus Cincinnati series will open in Cincinnati next Saturday with Kelly's team replacing the Didinat and the St Louis Browns.
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W. A. Mimick
Pittsburg Baseball Lab
A. K. Scandrett
Scandrett
Pittsburg
Nimtok
Samickuch
Bia
Columbus
Cincinnati
Coll Sis
Kramer
American Association
Trent Cercon
Pendleton
Kelly
New Secretary Appointed for Allegheny Athletic Association
At a meeting of the Allegheny Athletic Association Mr Stanson resigned as secretary, with his departure noted as a strong loss for the city. W. Patten of 18 Fourth Avenue is appointed secretary elect, bringing a solid record. The baseball club aims to remain in A A competition, while a possible game with a Detroit team is hinted. Also noted, the first American Whist Congress opened in Milwaukee on April 4.
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Allegheny Athletic Assoria
Stanson
Iat
Lorate
New York
Comerie W
Reece
Detroit
Eugene and Elliott Elected Permanent Chairman
Eugene and Elliott of the city were elected permanent chairman and a committee was appointed to report roles to oversee games of the tournament. The effort aims to bring whist players from all parts of the community together for the event.
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Eugene & Elliott
Upsee
Fitzsimmons Talks Highly Of Ed Smith In Fight Talks
Champion middleweight Bob Fitzsimmons discusses a possible match with Ed Smith. He proposes 156 pounds under Queensberry rules for a large purse, with Smith's backers showing interest and clubs split on accepting. Smith aims to force a bout and says he will win and then fight again.
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Ed. Smith
Smith
Fitzsimmons
Fitzammons
Queensberry
Finsimmons
Fitzsimmers
Hilly Woods
Ed Smith
Wooda
West Versus East in Proposed United States Cricket Series
A Cricketers Association meeting in Philadelphia approved a plan for a West vs East national championship series. East matches: Boston vs New York May 2 and 30. Philadelphia vs Baltimore June 12 and 1. winners to meet July 6 and 7. West matches: Detroit vs Chicago May 29 and 30. winner to face Pittsburgh July 8 and 9. Eastern and Western winners meet September 12. Groundsites to be decided.
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Cricketers’ Association of the United
Boston
New York
Baltimore
Detroit
Chicago
Pittburg
Huston
Tennessee Derby Highlights Opening Memphis Jockey Club Meet
The Memphis Jockey Club opened with five races on April 1. Valley Vallera, a chestnut colt, won the Tennessee Derby with a purse between 2500 and the winner, and Silverado finished second in the one and one-eighth mile race. Helen II won the 2-year-old half-mile event, with Maggie second and Bonnie Bird third.
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Bankrupt
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Zinig
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Helen II
Tippe
Maggie Aevus
Tim Finn
Imi de Urse Sa Hee Tae
Gilly Dearest Wins Crawford Plate at Newmarket
At Newmarket Craven meeting on April 14 Gilly Dearest owned by Warren De La Rue won the Crawford plate for year-olds and upwards over six furlongs. Cordelier and Imogene, both four-year-olds, finished second and third. Also notes on pugilists en route to America, trapshooting results, and various sporting items and ads.
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Gilly Dearest
E. W. Haird
Cordelier
Mr. R. H. Combes
Imogene
Lox Box
Frank P. Slavin
Charley Mitchell
Pony Moore
Euston Station
Liverpool
American
Mitchell
America
Bradford Riots Threaten Capital but Mill Directors Refuse Arbitration
April 14 Bradford York shire sees ongoing unrest as striking weavers clash with police near Town Hall square. Troops stand by ready for instant action while arrests mount for intimidation. rioting resumes with a mob of about 20 000, lamps extinguished and forces charging the crowd. Directors refuse arbitration, claiming labor agitators terrorize workers though weavers wish to return to work.
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Town Hall
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Moderate Socialists. Their Leader in the Reichstag Not in Favor of Wholesale Strikes
In Berlin April 4 Herr Bebel the Socialist leader in the Reichstag said in an interview that German Socialists do not plan an international strike citing funding and cross country cooperation issues. He warned a general national strike is nearly impossible and noted Belgian delegates may abandon wholesale aims after the Paris miners congress. German Socialists seek moderate gains not yet calling for an eight hour law if a ten hour concession can be secured. The push includes press freedom and right to open air meetings to satisfy demands.
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Herr Bebel
Reichstag
Belgium
Paris
Germany
McCarthyites Reject Arbitration in Home Rule Clash
Dublin dispatch reports McCarthy party papers oppose arbitration on Home Rule split and insist negotiations are over. National Press says fight will continue harshly, while Freeman's Journal welcomes arbitration and Parnell’s party shows readiness to entertain mediation.
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National Press
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National Irish Party
Executive League of America Esterday
America
Freeman's Journal
Parnell
Parrty
McCarthey
Welsh Tin Plate Makers To Close For A Month
Swansea reports tin plate makers to close their works for a month from June to restrict output under the McKinley bill. The note also mentions Staffordshire china manufacturers uniting against the bone ring, which has driven bone dust prices up and limits sales to large lots. Fresh cargoes of bone will arrive in September.
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Swansea
German Major Wissmann Granted a Leave of Absence
Bex April 14 The Reichsanzeiger announces the Emperor relieves Major Wissmann from his post as German Commissioner for East Africa with satisfaction at services rendered. Wissmann will return to Africa after a three months absence to serve under the Governor of East Africa.
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Reichsansciger
Major Wissmann
East Africa
Germany
Wissmann
Africa
Herr von
Liberals and antisemitic winners in Vienna election
In Vicsia on April 14 liberals and antisemitic candidates swept municipal ballots. Clerical party contenders were excluded from influence over Vienna public schools and city administration.
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Vicsia
Italian Teaching in New Orleans Noted in Chamber
Rome April 11 Signor Marinuzzi announced in the Chamber of Deputies he will ask the government what satisfaction has been asked for or obtained in the Italian teaching case in New Orleans. Luchini said he would call attention to the government’s action in this matter.
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Chamber of Deputies
Signor
Marinuzzi
New Orleans
Luchini
American Curio Collector Fails to Purchase Napoleon Bed
An American collector of curiosities in Rome failed to buy the Napoleonic bed once offered for 500 by Prince ete ten val Tichuereen, with the offer politely refused. The report continues with a change in Ocean Malls and a London note on a Post Office contract with the Allan line of steamers.
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Rome
Prince Ete Ten Val Tichuereen
Dunlaf’s Cable Company
London
Post Office
Allan Line
British protests over Chilean blockade and double duties
The Marquis of Salisbury cables to London officials and the Pacific Station commander declaring Chilean port closures by Balmaceda as ultra vires. He says the blockade is not officially declared, that the British admiral will protect shipping interests, and that England does not recognize dual duties, though he advises merchants to pay both duties under protest to avoid trouble.
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Pacific
Chile
Balmaceda
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Chilean
England
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Balmacedi
Bismarck urges full German exhibit at Chicago fair
Ereim April 14 Hamburger Nach richten publishes an interview with Prince Bismarck. He says it would be a great pity if German manufacturers eschewed the Chicago World's Fair due to dislike of the McKinley act. He notes Germany and the United States have long been friends and urges full German representation at the exhibition.
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Chicago
Ereim
Hamburger Nachrichten Today
Prince Bismarck
Prince of Wales to Attend Baccarat Trial This Week
London April 14 The baccarat case conference decides no session before Saturday. It is stated the Prince of Wales will attend daily throughout the trial.
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London
Prince of Wales
Stanley Named Governor of Kongo State
BRUSSELS April 14 The Toile Belge reports Henry M. Stanley has been appointed governor of the Kongo State.
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Brussels
Toile Belge
Henry M. Stanley
Governor Clemency Pardons Steubenville Murderer John Harter
Governor Campbell pardoned John C. Harter who was convicted in 1882 by Jefferson county courts for second degree murder and sentenced to life. Harter killed Edward Harter in a Steubenville dive while both were intoxicated. Pardons board had recommended commutation under parole law. attorney general argued ineligibility for parole.
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Jefferson County
Harter
Edward Harter
Steubenville
Board of Pardons
Executive Ark
Carnegie testifies in suit over back salary at opera company
Andrew Carnegie testified as a witness in New York City Court, in a suit by Janvie Woods, a chorus singer with the American Opera Company, against Parke Godwin, a director, to recover 642 dollars. Carnegie said he signed the guarantee and paid 15,000 dollars in cash and 6,000 dollars in stock.
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Andrew Carnegie
Janvie Woods
American Opera Company
Parke Godwin
Newburger
Late News In Brief From Across The Nation
A Romanian style digest lists items: gas strike at Pleasanton California, potential dissolution of the Western Traffic Association, falling German exports to the United States, and large Texas cattle movements into Indian Territory. Other notes include immigration figures, whist convention opened in Milwaukee, and various political and criminal items across the United States.
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Western Traffic Association
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United States
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Tesa
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Switzerland
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General Roca
Argentine Republic
Bas Re
Fire destroys Breegie house and Shellar residence
In Stonerville on Monday night G M Breegie's double frame house half occupied by W J Cunningham burned with a total loss of 4000 Amourance one half. Cause was an overpressure of gas. Breegie family escaped through the roof. In Greensburg Dr Shellar's residence burned Monday night with a loss of 2000 dollars, partly insured.
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G. M. Breegie
W. J. Cunningham
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