Pittsburg cash haul highlights Western trip profits
Von der Ahe netted 2300 on a two day Pittsburg visit while the home club earned 500 from the grandstand. The Western trip receipts totaled 146.65 pounds with Cincinnati 935.35, second game 243.52, Louisville 83.25, St Louis first 297.67, second 300.46. Manager Buckenberger praises Pittsburg’s winning team and forecasts stronger play. Exposition Park today features Louisville stars including Brown Kuehne Browning and Jones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruckenberger
Pittsburg
von der Ahe
Grandstand
Reece P
Cincinnati
Louisville
St. Louis
Tuckenberger
Exposition Park
Tom Brown
Billy Kuehne
Pete Browning
Stratton
Record-Setting Attendance Routs Reds in Cincinnati Game
A crowd over 16 000 witnessed a Browns blowout at League Park. Breitenstein pitched superbly as McPhee and Latham paced the offense with key hits and a series of doubles. Burke and O Neill scored late as Cleveland pulled away, while defensive miscues and crowd noise shaped the tense innings.
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Cincinnati
Reds
Iatham
McPlee
Cornell
William Peruvianites
Captain Stricker
Beck
Maclane
Breitenstein
McPhee
Lath
Oltigan
Tenton
Smitty
Stricker
Tewils
Chris
Fincknay
Carroll
Conan
Comiskey Craven
Burke
O'Neill
Holliday
Smith
Glasscock
Comisky
Buckley
Werden
Arrangements Nearly Completed for Three Championship Glove Battles
The Olympic Club bids to stage a major boxing carnival in September with McAuliffe, Meyer, Corbett, Sullivan, Fitzsimmons, Hall, and others. McAuliffe agrees to pay Meyer a $1000 forfeit from negotiations last night. Expected purses total about $4000 for lightweight bout. world title fights also planned with heavyweight and middleweight championships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Noel
Olympic Club
Bantam
Hot Springs
Ark
Jack McAuliffe
Hilly Meyer
McAuliffe
Corbett and Sullivan
Fitzsimmons and Hall
Renee
Meyer
Nutmeg Stake Restored for 3 Year-Old Trotters at Hartford
Charter Oak Park managers vote to repeat the Nutmeg $20,000 stake for 3-year-old trotters for the Hartford grand circuit meeting in August 1895. Nominations due within 30 days of closing with 0.25 percent entrance money payment. Payouts: $10,000 $4,000 $3,000 $2,000 and $1,000 to the nominator of the winner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
Corx
Charter Oak Park
Pittsburg Wheelman Embarks on 2-Year World Tour
Harry Lenz of McKersport leaves on a world tour with 18 MeKe Club members aboard a farewell van. He will ride a safety bicycle and be away for two years writing for the Qufing, a wheel man's journal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKersport
Harry Lenz
Pittsburg
Jacktown
Qufing
Noted trotter Lyle Wilkes dies of blood poisoning
Lexixetox April 4 reported the trotter Lyle Wilkes owned by W. B. Hawkins died today from blood poisoning after a leg fracture. Wilkes was purchased at Woodard's sale in 1290 for 3,300 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyle Wilkes
W. B. Hawkins
Lie Wilkes
Woodard
Local baseball chatter and lineup notes mix in Pa and beyond
Regional baseball notes discuss managers players such as Tom Lortis and Sullivan signings, Swantwo on injury, and Buck and Brien umpire appointments. Mentions East Liverpool Westlake Bettzhoover Hazel wood Records and Penn May contract dates plus Chicago factions and praising Davies Lohr limiting hitters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hetler
Tom Lortis
Dubogue
Bic Mixe Sullivan
Troy
Coxwie Mack
Saverors
Jim Sullivan
Tndianapods
Swantwoon
Baltimores
Shoch
Ertillyy Parle
Westlake
East Liverpool
East End
Hustlers
Bettzhoover
Hazelwood
Pat Powens
Ton Brows
Billy Eveline
Exposition Park
Dexsy Lyers
Arthur Frwix
University of Pennsylvania
Chicago
Miller
Tweity Blues
J.C. Kellys
Dan Carr
Tennavenue
Racing Notes and Horse Movements From Track Circles
The report cites Tarf Texxy's mile in 2 15 and mentions Nevada the race mare. It notes Guttendeng 5 to try a tonic, and Caritas arr. preparing for Nashville. Blue Wing and Davie are discussed among jockeys and suspensions, with Silver Mint and others bought for 62 000. Horses shipped to East St Louis. Jon Dick Essox to lead a large stable.
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Texxy
Nevada
Ella
Bay District
Francisca
Aprilad
Caritas Arr
Nashville
Bronx
Blue Wing
Pn South
Jocky Pave
Davie
East St. Louis
Co. E. MaLoxe
Maxell
Louis
Bly R
Iceland
Patr
St. Louis
Jon
Dick Essox
Almont
Denver
Col
Pacing notes on Red Fe and racing prospects
The report discusses Red Fe a chestnut mare from Camp Bros. of Greeley and Somer to race in Detroit and other venues on the Grand Circuit. It mentions the Nashville bred colt by Reaper and sire Rake and Lida C as promising, with 8. G. Greener of Nashville owning Reaper.
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Camp Bros
Greeeley
Detroit
Memphis
Nashville
Lida C
8. G. Greener
May shoot to feature strong fields in diverse events
The piece notes Frank Ives resuming billiard practice after illness and highlights a string of athletic happenings. It mentions Butcher defeating Connecticut, Joker, and Connecticut in Waterbury, a reorganization of the Chicago Cricket Club as Phenix Club with Alexander MacPherson as captain, and Maryland Bicycle Club declaring a 3 percent dividend. It also discusses Apollo the French strongman arriving in America, PerTen Bogardus’s son losing sight in an accident, an upcoming hammer event at Harvard under intercollegiate rules, Zimmerman's Herne Hill track training, Wilkinsburg Bicycle Club expanding membership, a postponed relay race between Nashville and Columbia, a three-lap bicycle track at RufWato, and a London one-mile scratch race featuring Zimmerman and other top riders.
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Frank Ives
Connecticut
Butcher
Joker
Waterbury
Conn
Chicago Cricket Club
Phenix Club
Alexander Macpherson
Ciy
Maryland Bicycle Club
Baltimore
Mad
CreLors
Sandow
Louis Cyr
Apollo
France
America
PerTen
Bogardus
Lincoln
Biercuist
Zimmerman
Herne Hill
Wilkinsburg
London
Osmond
Edge
du Cros
Meeredy
Bates
Seltch
Parsons
Mow
Scheltema-Pedain
Atlistey
Sansom
Harris
Jones
Archer
Wood
Pentiman
World’s Fair Financing Explained by Chicago Director
Lyman J. Gage outlines two Durbar bill options for supporting the Columbian Exposition. He argues the first plan aligns with 1890 act, with the government advancing 5 million and reimbursement via the Exposition Company’s net earnings. The second favors a loan and prioritizes repayment from company revenues, shifting burden away from Chicago and toward a state corporation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyman J. Gage
Chicago Directory of the
Gage
Columbian Exposition Company
City of
Chicago
Gare
Exposition
Negroes Stage Raid on Hollidaysburg Pool Hall
At Hottmarssons in Hollidaysburg April 24 a mob of Black men led by Dave Keith broke into John Bentley's pool hall after being barred entry. Bentley fired, Keith was shot in the head but not seriously hurt. Bentley was arrested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hottmarssons
John Bentley
Ganz
Dave Keith
Bentley
Keith
Strange Drowning In Monongan City Two Boys Thrown From Horse
In Mononganesia City on April 24 a 5 year old boy John, son of Ellison John, fell into Pigeon Creek when a horse reared and threw him and his 13 year old brother into deep water. The elder was rescued but John drowned, his body later recovered.
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Mononganesia City
John
Ellison Johnson
Pigeon Creek
Lackawanna Workers Threaten Strike After Grievances
A Lackawanna employe committee from the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen met General Manager Hallistead and presented grievances including a demand for higher wages. They believe an advance is likely, but say a strike will be considered if not granted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lackawanna
Scraxtos
Brotherhood of Railroad
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western System
Hallistead Yesterdy
Fire and Losses Strike Multiple Pittsburgh Areas and Texas Towns
A report lists several fires: Ken Orleans Bernard Klotz Co. store room with loss of 9000, partly insured. chimney fires on Preble and Superior Furnace areas on Preble avenue. box 18 blaze on 220 Second avenue affecting Patrick Comiey's house. a Woods' Run chestnut near the Superior Blast Furnace alarmed. In San Antonio nightly patrols by 300 volunteers follow recent incendiaries, with Sunday fires at Alamo Paint Works and Mrs. Hacra’s residence causing 6000 and 1200 losses. Henrietta Texas endures widespread destruction as a boarding house near the square burns, leaving the south side obliterated and losses around 200000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ken Orleans
Bernard Klotz & Co
Preble Avenue
Superior Furnace
Second Avenue
Patrick Comiey
Prebie Avenue
Allegheny
Woods’ Run
San Antonio
Tex
Alamo
Hacra
Henrietta
Texas
Western Pennsylvania and Ohio Weather Outlook
Western Pennsylvania remains fair and colder with southeast winds. Ohio trends to fair conditions then showers at night in the south with cooler temperatures and northeast winds. West Virginia turns mostly fair then showers, with cooler air and northeast winds.
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Penanylvania
West Virginia
Ohio
Temperature and Rainfall Summary
Incomplete OCR reports maximum temperatures around 42 with unclear units and a minimum near 20. Mean temperature listed as 55 with rain mentioned but no specifics on amounts or dates.
Commanderies Plan June Trip to Atlantic City
A meeting of the United American Mechanica commanderies at 531 Wood Street laid plans for a June trip to Atlantic City to attend the National Council of the Jr. O U A M. A large delegation is expected with members from Chicago Mansfield and Lancaster and ten local commanderies joining in. Lanoline soap advertised as skin care in the text.
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the United American Mechanica
Wood Street
Atlantic City
National Council of the Jr. O. U. A. M
Chicago
Mansfield
Lancaster
River News And Notes From Louisville April River Conditions
River reports from Louisville and Morgan Town describe a falling water level with 18 feet 5 inches at the falls and 0 inches in the canal. Vessels Diamond tow Buckeye State New South and others are moving upstream or downstream, with captains and boats named. Weather remains clear, temperatures range from 30 to 54 degrees, and several towns log river readings and departures.
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Louiseville
Buckeye
Memphis
S. L. Wood
Pittsburg
New South
3D. P. Jackson
New Orleans
John A. Wood
Cincinnati
Big Sandy
Morgan Town
Rownsville
Weather and River News for the Ohio Valley
The report notes Parkerburg and Little Kanawha conditions with rising river levels and resumed navigation after weeks. Cincinnati river at 43 feet and rising with arrivals and departures listed. Weather described as fair and pleasant with mild to cooler tones and scattered rain forecast later.
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Parker
Kanawha
Cincinnati
Scott Pittsburg
Kerstone
Pittsburg
Lizzie Bay
Congo
Ben Hur
Courier
Parkersburg
S. B. Williams
Louisville
Ohio
St. Louis
New Orleans
Cairo
Fist Fight to Finish Set Between Scranton Mayor and City Editor
In Scranton, April 4, reports say Mayor John H. Follows and P A Barrett, city editor of the Scranton Times, may meet for a bare knuckles duel. Barrett accuses maladministration while Barrett's reporters teased the mayor. Barrett plans to meet outside city limits without weapons, with details to be arranged by Morris, Times editor. The Mayor sent a reply accepted by Barrett, delivered by Police Sergeants Spellman and Edwards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scrantoyx
John H. Follows
P. A. Barrett
Scranton Times
Barret
Times
Barrett
Morris
the Times
Spellman
Edwards
Duluth’s Big Terminal Plan Proposed by City Council
William C. Sargent has submitted a proposal to the Duluth Common Council for a vast rail terminal scheme spanning Minnesota points to Superior and Allouez. Backed by English capital and rumored Canadian Pacific funding, the plan includes tunnels under the ship canal and bridges to Old Superior, with incorporation of the Duluth and Northeastern Railway and Terminal Company anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canadian Pacific Road
Duluth and Northeastern Railway and Terminal Company
Indiana girl exposed in mock marriage ruse
Miss Mollie Zigler of Southwort claims she was duped into a fake wedding with William R. Cashion after he returned with a supposed license and minister. Investigators found no license was issued and Zigler had no legal wife status. Coursetox, Ky., reports George Stevenson chosen as a delegate to the Amalgamated Association of Iron and Steel Workers National Convention.
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Inpranarois
Isp
Moliie Zigier
Southwort
William R. Cashion
Cashion
Coursetox
George Stevenson
Amalgamated Association of Iron and Steel Workers
Reds
Steamer Routes and Destinations Across Atlantic Transit
A list of steamship routes and endpoints includes Nasumth to Rio Janeiro to New York, Kinloch to Rio Janeiro, La Touraine to Columbus, Gascania to Arizona, Aurania from Rio d Janeiro to New York, and multiple Rio Janeiro to New York itineraries with Vigilancia noted in Rio Janeiro and New York.
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Nasumth
Rio Janeiro
New York
Kinloch
Rilo Janeiro
la Touraine
Columbus
Gascania
Arizona
Aurania
Rio d Janeiro
Alaska
Vigilancia
Pittsburg Girl’s Dress Makeover With Diamond Dyes
A Pittsburg high school girl describes how she transformed an old spring dress into a new look using Diamond Dyes. She can dye ribbons and feathers in any shade and even make inks from the dyes, while her mother dyes dresses cloaks and suits for the family.
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Old American Association
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McCann
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W. M. Laird
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Market Street
Scranton
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Court House
Penn Avenue
Hotel Anderson Block
Sixth Street
Keech
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