Parade Plans Open Baseball Season in Pittsburg
The district bell club directors met at Hotel Anderson to approve a crowd parade for opening day at Exposition Park. George McLean named official scorer. Al Scandreto leads parade logistics from 1 00 PM route via downtown streets to Allegheny. The royal team returns from the South with solid form. Hanlon to name tomorrow's pitcher with Mack as catcher.
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Bell Club
Anderson
Pittsburg
Exposition Park
Chicago
al Scandreto
The
Boar
Sixth Street
Market
Third Avenue
Wood
Sixth Avenue
Smithfield Street
Second Avenue
Grant Street
Firth Avenue
Market Street
Sixth
Allegheny
Robinson Siree
Crownés
George McLean
le Club
Hema
Hanlon
Alao
James
Harry Staley
St. Augustine
Fred Carroll
Fred
Tommorrow
Mack
Columbus Outlast Cincinnati in Ten Inning Slugfest
In a dramatic April 20 game Columbus defeated Cincinnati 4 to 2 in ten innings. Merrill and Gastright pitched well for Columbus while Wheelock and Cleveland misplayed key plays. Attendance was about 120 as the decisive frame unfolded with late errors and strong defense from both sides.
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Columbods
Columbus
Wheelock
Cleveland
Merrill
Gastriebt
Guchonati
fiMuany
Olumbua
Clockonati
Olumbus
Cincinnati
Gastright
O'Connors
McGill
Vaughn
Cmpire
Keriua
Athletics routs Boston as errors seal win in fifth
The Athletics outbatted and outfielded Boston to win 11 to 0 in five innings. Two costly Joyce errors, three walks and a base hit sparked the decisive inning. Snyder was fined 65 dollars and ejected after a failed call as Duffy protested. Attendance listed as 14.
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Boston
Athletics
Bostons
Joyce
Snyder
Duffy Provestead
Ceeuses Saereeeeed
Athietica
Mattertes -Chamberlain
Murphy
Sarder
Baltimore Takes Early Lead To Win In Washington Game
Washington suffers a loss as Baltimore seizes a first inning edge aided by two misplays. Dunlap breaks the small bone of his left leg stealing third and is replaced by Emalley at second. Final scoring lists Washington 6 Baltimore 8 with four Baltimore errors and two Washington miscues.
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Washington
Baltimore
Davis
Dreecher
Dunlap
Emalley
HaliMory
Baltiore
Wakely
Metoire
McMahon
Rkobvingon
Jonte
Louisville Defeats Browns Behind Neal Wild Pitching
The Louisville association champions easily beat the Browns as Neal struggled with two wild pitches that produced four runs in the fifth and seventh innings. Cahill and Selding starred for Lealeville with strong batting.
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Louisville
Browns
Neal
Louievilles
Bom
Cahill
Selding
Ae ——— Lealeville
St. Louis
Neviloe Ls Sr Macaiy
Te Ville
Liz
A. St. Louis
Batteriee
Daly
Hyan
Bosle
Ball Games Today in Association Standings
Athletics at Boston. Cincinnati at Columbus. St Louis at Louisville. Baltimore at Washington. Schedule lists six games across the circuit with key matchups and venues for the day.
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Association—Athletics
Boston
Cincinnat
League Funds Settlement Clears Way for Cincinnati Payout
President J Palmer ONeil announced that court orders redirect $30,000 from the League funds to be paid into court for distribution. William Albert will receive and disburse the money. Prince Wagner and Johnson may still file claims. If the League fails to satisfy the court by Wednesday, an injunction to block use of the park could be issued.
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J. Palmer O'Neil
Cincinnati
O'Neill
Young
Tts
Cincinnat
Norrow
Messrs
Prince
Wagner
Johnson
League
Associated Press
Nati Cays
William Albert
Second National
Hank
Star
Anson and His Team Return From Joliet Trip
Anson and his Chicago club were en route to Joliet when a Friday night storm toppled fences at the ball park, forcing a quick return to Chicago. The cold travel left players stiff and with sore arms, and reports suggest catching has become a concern as the team regroups after the rough trip.
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Chicago
Anson
Joliet
Ball Park
Kittridge Catcher Absence Forces Quick Team Move
Anson plans to wake a Dablen catcher and may attempt a workaround but seeks a ready replacement as Kil risks injury. A new addition arrives and joins the club in good condition to reinforce the squad.
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See
Kittridge
Anson
Dablen
Killets
King matter unresolved as youth delays contract
President O Neil said the silver haired young man would likely be here before week end though no contract was signed yesterday. He reportedly softened his demands, and the situation remains unsettled as negotiations continue.
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O'Neil
Poisoned by arsenic sparks strife among Canton friends
In Canton Washington Pa April 20 the Fleming family fell mysteriously ill with arsenical symptoms. Sister Alice Williams of East Liverpool Ohio was gravely ill and unconscious most of yesterday. The servant girl who dined with them fell ill but recovered, while Bev Fleming ate with the family but remained unaffected. All now out of danger and the cause unknown.
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Washincton
W. S. Fleming
Alice Williams
East Liverpool
Bev
Fleming
M. P
Owner of the Trotting Register Reviews Controversy
In Cmiaco on April 2 John H Wallace stated his price for the turf register at 200000 dollars and claimed the register is five years older than the National Breeders Association. He noted earnings of 17797 dollars in six months and warned he would sue if a competing register started. He also claimed 7 percent stock ownership and blamed Kentucky influence for opposition.
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Cmiaco
John H. Walllace
National Breeders' Association
Kentucky
Traction Company Directors Prepare for Field Visit
The article notes chief stockholders including James E. Lane Pittsburg M D Wyman A C Bailey Ford City Tyson Hoflman Charles J Jessop M D Kittanning E Grier and Charles E Bostwick D The directors will hold a meeting soon and engineers are expected on site late next week.
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James E. Lane
Pittsburg
M. D. Wyman
A.C. Bailey
Ford City
Tyson Hoflman
Charles J. Jessop
M. D
Kittanning
E Grier
Charles E. Bostwick
D. Is
Traction Company
Butler County Committee Declines to Censure Senator
Butler April 20 The Republican County Committee met and set May 33 as primaries date. A resolution aimed at censuring Senator Cameron failed, while another urged the Senator and Representatives to back tax bill No 21. A jury commissioner will be nominated and delegates chosen for the State Convention.
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Difpatch
Butler
Republican County Committee
Cameron
Memphis Races At Spring Meeting Second Day
Memphis reports the sixth day of the spring meeting with good weather and large attendance. John Sherman rode due to Blarney Stone Jr. being scratched, winning easily as favorites kept bookmakers on alert. Races featured times around 1:15 for the three quarter mile and 1:54 for the mile, with Madeline and Gifford among noted finishers.
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Memphis
Blarneystone, Jr
John Sherman
Helen
Kinney
Sewanee
Thine
Aberland
McCart
Sonoma
Jonas Musthe
Doe Carter
Alphonse
Line
Ane
Madeline
Eagente
Filan
van Ene Bret
Miss
Gifford
Monita
Heirs push Alcatraz title claim with new evidence
In Pittsburgh and Greensburg based efforts the supposed heirs of General Fremont press for Alcatraz title. They cite a 1946 letter from Don Pio Pico to Temple claiming a clear chain from Mexican to Temple. Attorneys Porter and Spiege McGeary to file papers.
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Temple
Fremont
San Francisco
Don Pio Pico
L. K. Porter
Pittaberg
Spiege
McGeary
Greensburg
Yale Freshmen crew captain ill with scarlet fever
New Haven April 2 Captain Van Huyck of the Yale Freshmen crew is seriously ill with scarlet fever. Cases are said to be numerous at the university though malignant fever has not yet been reported. Navy managers fear exposure among Varsity men could jeopardize next June's races.
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New Haven
Cory
van Huyck
Yale
Navy
Wrestling Match Backers Set Aside Deposit for Ed Reilly vs Rube Collenge
Backers met last evening and set aside $100 for the Ed Reilly and Rube Collenge wrestling bout. Each side now has $150, with final deposit due in two weeks. The match carries $25 per side.
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Ed. Reilly
Rube Collenge
Sentenced to be hanged for assault in Charleston
Sim Johnson colored man was sentenced by Judge Snyder to die on June 19 for assaulting Alice Bailey. The trial caused a dramatic courtroom scene as Johnson, with his young sister on his knee, threatened the judge and officers before being restrained and jailed.
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Charleston
Snyder
Sim Johnson
Alice Bailey
Johnson
Foley
Mare Minnie Bell Sold for 1000 to J C Fay in Seattle
El E B Rea of this city sold his mare Minnie Bell record 2244 to J C Fay of Seattle Washington for 1000 dollars. The mare is described as in excellent condition and Fay believes the purchase is sound.
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EL EB. Rea
Minnie Bell
J. C. Fay
Seattle
Wash
Sporting Notes previews and player updates across leagues
Anssex and his men are not expected in the city tomorrow morning. A large number of reserved seats have been sold for tomorrow's game. Mixus’s fielding last week was a feature. the Baltimores struggle with bunts compared to the Bostons. President Neil expects a crowd if the weather holds. Fitzsimmons and Ulackson rumors unclear. Bennett of the Bostons considered in good shape. Detroit Cricket Association forming with Detroit Chatham Windsor clubs. England heavyweight match Jim Carney favored at 4 to 1, Kurge’s backers confident. HiLyY Mains, Kelly’s pitcher, came from the Western League. tall and sharp. Manager McGunnigle signs seven Providence players of national repute. Princeton tennis association doubles tourney for members. prizes to winners. Pittsburg’s pitching talent prized with Baldwin, Stratton, Galvin. team cohesion at question. The Alert Baseball Club of Pittsburg formed with Crouse, Sweeney, Striver, Haxier, and others aged over MH. challenges to be sent to FP boxes.
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Anssex
Mixus
Felding
Baltimores
Bostons
Neil
Inquirer
Fitzsimmons and
Hilyy Mains
Kelly
St. Paul Iet
Long John Heilly
McGunnigle
Wen
Providence
Louis Guinnasse
Harry Esterday
Mike Jianeell
Charley Jones
Tom Karris
J. J. Murphy
Aneis
Hartford
Tennts
Frinceton
University
Association
Will On Mars
Pittsburg
Sliver’ Kine
Mark Baldwin
Scott Stratton
Stalet
Tub
Galvin
Pirate King
Cincinnati Commercial Gazette
Alert Baseball Club
Caleher
Joan Crouse
J. Sweeney
al. Striver
J. Haxier
J. Motarr
John Sweeney
Pb. Munigic
H. McGarr
Clas
Tellowunigh
U. Boxes
Minnesota Legislature Adjourns Without Major Radical Bills
The Minnesota Legislature adjourned sine die April 20 without passing radical measures on mortgage taxation usury penalties interest rates or hostile railroad policy. A near passage for S 76, elevating rail right of way control, failed when journal corrections left it killed. Some bills like Australian election reform congressional reapportionment and anti Pinkerton measures passed in Senate but died in House committees.
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Hompe
Setate
Senate
House
Suit Over Photos Began by Sarony Against Barrett
Sarony the Union Square photographer sues Wilson Barrett for about 200 dollars for nonpayment of a photo bill. The dispute centers on delivery of advertising photographs and Barrett demand for free copies. Barrett is in London. his manager may appear this spring for settlement in a New York city court.
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Sarony
Wilson Barrett
DIL
New York
Union Square
Barrett
London
Traveling salesman executes a practical joke arrest
A Canton Canton April 2 report says J H Sharp a traveling salesman for a Philadelphia wallpaper house posed as a deputy sheriff from Cleveland and faked an execution against A J Griswold s saloon. The hoax led creditors to close the saloon and Sharp fled promising compensation but never paying. An officer pursues Sharp in Hanover town Columbiana County.
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Cantox
J. H. Sharp
Philadelphia
A. J. Griswold
Sharp
Griswold
Aherif
Cleveland
Canton
Hanovertown
Columbiana County
Hogarth Held at Quarantine Over Yellow Fever Death
The British steamship Hogarth, arriving from Brazilian and West Indian ports, is quarantined for disinfection after its Chief Engineer John Atkinson died of yellow fever at sea before burial. No illness aboard at St Lucia departure. cargo discharge planned to aid fumigation. Other Brazilian ships Dryden and Garrick detained as fever rages in Brazil.
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New York
Hogarth
John Atkinson
St. Lucia
Stinner
Rio
Dryden
Garrick
Verdict for Hurlburt in breach of promise case ends trial
Gladys Evelyn losses the breach of promise suit against William Hurlburt as Justice Cave's special jury finds no marriage promise. Evelyn signals she will press another prosecution, while Hurlburt’s friends celebrate. Evelyn vows she will defend and pursue further action.
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Dunlap's Cable Company
Loxney
Gladys Evelyn
William Henry Hurlburt
Justice Cave
Miss Evelyn
Count Zichy to Wed Adelheid Griska in Catholic Ceremony
Counts Zichy and Adelheid Griska plan a marriage after a stormy courtship and long pursuit. Adelheid, a wealthy Hebrew widow, converted to Catholicism and obtained her divorce from her husband. The union follows consent from Adelheid’s father and the late Herr Steinfeld and secures final obstacles through her Catholic entry.
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Bupa Pestu
Count Zichy
Imperial Opera
Adelheid Griska
Steinfeld
Adelheid
Countess Palfry
Herr Steinfeld
Mme. Girska
Zichy
Youngstown City Council Organized with GOP Majority
The new Youngstown city council, with Republicans holding a four vote edge, elected N B Acheson president and Patsy H McEvoy vice president. City Clerk Gelithman, a Democrat, retained office. The Mayor and Judge Wilson appointed the Board of City Commissioners: James H Nut and A J McCartney Republicans J W Dickey and C M Heilley Democrats, to begin duties immediately.
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YounestTews
N. B. Acheson
Patsy HL McEvoy
Beinz Republicane
Gelithman
Montgomery
Wilson
Board of
James H. Nutt
A.J. McCartney
J. W. Dickey
C. M. Heilley
Nutt
Amalgamated Association
McCartney
Dickey
Reilley
Farmers Do Not Agree Dumbauld Denies McGrath Claim
Levi Dumbauld chairman of the Farmers Alliance State Central Committee rebuts Frank McGrath and affirms the People's Party stays in the field. He says delegates will attend the Cincinnati Convention on May 19 to organize the Third Party national campaign for 1902 and urges unwavering support.
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Torena
Levi Dumbauld
Farmers’ Alliance State Central Committee
Frank McGrath
State Farmers’ Alliance
Democratic Party
Republican Party
Dumbauld
McGrath
People’s Party
Kansas
Cincinnati
People's
Erie Builders Fight Nine Hour Day and Wage Increase
Erie builders and contractors organize in response to a planned nine hour workday and 1 percent raise demanded for May 1. Some manufacturers have already adopted the nine hour day with full pay. Local unions and civic groups push city councils to restrict work on contracts to citizens or those declaring intent, amid Italian laborers entering the job market.
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DSP
ATCR
Exré
Erie Labor Organizations
Knights of Labor
Erie Council
Last Iron Works in Maine Sold to Nova Scotia Syndicate
Bancor Maine April 20 The Katahdin Charcoal Iron Company sells its Katahdin Iron Works at Piscataquis county to a Nova Scotia syndicate. The buyers will relocate the machinery to East River Pitou county Nova Scotia to exploit a similar iron coal blend. The move ends Maine iron production, famed for Katahdin wheels.
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Maine
Nova Scotia
Bancor
Katahdin Charcoal Iron Company
Katshdin
Piscataquis County
East River
Pitou County
N.S
Pembroke
Burning Tenement Fire Destroys Henry Street Building
Fire at 194 Henry Street in a six story tenement drives occupants to the roof. A four year old girl is rescued and a two year old boy is badly burned. Rosa Kampischa, 19, falls from the fire escape suffering a concussion but likely to recover as total losses reach about 5000 dollars.
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Patch
New York
Henry Street
Morris Dietz
Rosa Kampischa
Anti Hebrew Plot Unfolds In Vienna Engraving Case
A Vienna engraving firm is suspected of selling a thousand copies showing the head Rabbi Abrams Palacci of Smyrna killing a Christian boy. The Greek buyer circulated the image to incite anti Jewish rioting. police uncovered the plot and the firm’s head is under arrest awaiting prosecution if facts are proven.
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Vienna
Smyrna
Abrams Palacci
Peculiar Find of Walnuts in Center of Log Near New Wilmington
A sawyer at a sawmill near New Wilmington uncovered a large stash of walnuts inside a log, likely placed long ago by a squirrel for winter provisions. In Alliance, J. K. Nicaz and wife resigned after long service as superintendent and matron at Fairmount Children’s Home due to the wife's declining health, with new officials elected to replace them.
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New Wilmington
Anderson Pidce
General John Gibbon Retires From Pacific Command
Brigadier General John Gibbon retires as head of the Pacific division at noon. A second order assigns Brigadier General Thomas H. Ruger to command, with Ruger en route and due to reach the city via Portland next Thursday morning accompanied by Captain Andrus of the Fifth Infantry.
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San Francisco
John Gibbon
Gibbon
Thomas H. Ruger
Portland
Andrus
Fifth Infantry
Disguised as Girls, Niles Boys Found in Michigan
Sheriff Baker reported a telegram from Howell Michigan stating the two boys stolen from Springfield were found there. They had been disguised as girls.
Rabies Claims Pioneer Sergeant and Girl After Bites
A Pioneer Battalion sergeant dies of rabies after a mad dog bite in Kegenigsberg on January 18. Thirteen bitten persons were reported, with a 14 year old girl also delirious and near death after hearing of the death.
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Danxtzic
Pioneer Battalion
Kegenigsberg
Murder charge hearings held for Skeel Peelman and Hives
At the Meadville hearings Edward Skeel Jr Bert Peelman and J L Hives faced murder charges in the death of N J Hotchkiss. The prosecution introduced a damaging ante mortem statement from the deceased.
DuBois Traction Wins Street Occupation Right
In DuBois on April 22 after a year of negotiation the DuBois Traction Passenger Railway Company has secured the right to occupy the streets for its line. The development marks a major step for the city tramway project and local transportation plans.
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DuBois
DuBois Traction Passenger Railway Company
Supreme Court delays Sayward case and lottery ads appeal
The Supreme Court postponed for one week the argument in the Sayward schooner case over Bering seal fisheries jurisdiction and in the New Orleans States and Mobile Register appeals on the anti lottery act penalizing mailing lottery advertisements. The Solicitor General noted the Attorney General’s illness while British representative Caln Mey said he would not oppose the delay and that his side was prepared.
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Washinator
United States Supreme Court
Taft
Sayward
New Oriesns States
Mobile Register
Caln Mey
American heirs face loss of share in German estate
Heirs of the late German American Loriuz Braun receive their $400000 portion, while three American heirs have their share held by the court as German relatives argue Braun lived 16 years in Germany, claiming American heirs have no right to part of the estate.
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Germany
Dumnlap
Bex.is
Loriuz Braun
Hersfeld
Hesse-Nassau
America
Braun
Striking Cabbies Rally Amid London Dispute
John Barns, labor agitator, addressed Hyde Park cabmen praising their resolve as three weeks of strikes continue. Masters reportedly face losses over 3009 pounds. horses’ appetites seen as tipping the balance. Federation members largely accept half pay and rations as strikes proceed.
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John Barns
Hyde Park
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Pittsburg, Pa
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