Letters 10 Players Bine Next Season Pressing Brotherhood Compromise
A Sporting Times piece argues the Brotherhood plans to absorb the Association with treachery. Letters from Von der Abe to Boyle and Captain Taylor are cited as proof, allegedly written to lure players back and cloak collusion. Both sides reportedly seek a quiet settlement to avoid harming baseball profits.
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The
Sporting Times
American Association
Brotherhood
Times
New York World
von der Abe
Jack Boyle
Captain Taylor
Eee
St. Louis
Tederic
Boyle
Browning
Association
Louisville
Athletic
Buffalo
Saturday Players' League Games Report
Disjointed score notes show teams like Cleveland and Chicago with scattered player lines and partial stats. Entries list Hafield Gumbert Cunningham and others with inconsistent figures across venues including Boston and New York.
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Ballox
Leacote
Pittspurg
Chicago
New York
Boston
Philadelphia
Brooklyn
Cleveland
Cincinnati
Leacue
Pittsburg
Buffalo
Unclear Sports Snippet From Mixed Ledger
Fragmentary OCR text references multiple teams and players including St Louis Athletics and Rochester Louisville, with scattered names such as Hart Sed Weiler Hughes Baldwin OConnor Mare Burke and Ryan. Details are incomplete and offset, suggesting a table or score summary from a sports page.
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Sewmany— iii
St. Touts
Athletien
Erfora
St. Louis
Athletics
Batteria
Hart
Henfraews Defeat Times Club in Pitburg Exhibition
The Henfraews beat the Times club of Pitburg easily in Buruxn yesterday before a large crowd. Brady dominated the game scoring heavily as Pittburg showed little resistance. The event appears in a local aggregation with scoring totals noted as Brady 4 and Pitburg 4.
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Buruxn
Henfrews
Times Club
Pitwburg
Tors
Cteam
Brady
Geore
Eniseen
Pitenirewa
Ees
Trotting Meet Opens at Washington Park This Week
Chicago August 17 The annual trotting meeting at Washington Park opens tomorrow under the Northwestern Association of Trotting and Pacing Horse Breeders. Prominent winners such as Dewoit, Cleveland, Buffalo, and Rochester are entered to compete for the large stakes and purses, with the purse for the final event listed at 800 dollars.
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Washington Park
Chicago
Northwestern Association of Rotting and Pacing
Dewoit
Cleveland
Buffalo
Rochester
Daily exhibitions by top trowers and pacers nationwide
Exhibitions by leading trowers and pacers from Hanel and Jounetown will display their prowess with demonstrations across Palo Alto and other venues.
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Hanel
Andh
Jounetown
Palo Alto
Caledonian Games Planned at Recreation Park Sep 1
The Tabor Day Caledonian Games under Kathe Kerr will be held at Recreation Park on September 1. The program lists amateur and professional events with prizes including silver cups, medals, and various items from local businesses. George Smith the piper and dancers from Hamilton, Ont. are among anticipated attendees.
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Recreation Park
Kathe Kerr
Allegheny County
W. E. Stieren
Chessminan & Mannion
Mayer Art Store
Pittsburg
Fred Bouebler
Campbell & Piping
Union Art Company
Ruben
Star Sand Company
E McGee
Majone
A. Lock
A. Edlis & Co
Bain & Verner
Hamilton
E. C. Nikirk
George Smith
Piper
Ont
Peculiar Poolroom Closure Hits Chicago Track
Chicago August 17 The West Side track pool selling operation owned by Edward Corrigan shuts down after gamblers unite against Joseph Ulman who leased the setup Ulman receives wire reports from two correspondents and a telegraph company warning of higher rates and urging closure The dispute moves to court as Ulman awaits a courier report on Gardner and the situation.
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Chicago
Westside
Edward Corrgan
Joseph Ulman
Corrigan
West Side
Ulman
Dorian Chicago
Gardner
Sonteen
Billy Hissel to Fight Unknown Opponent for 500 Side
Billy Hissel's representative called last night to arrange a ten round bout with an unknown challenger for 500 dollars per side or to a finish. The fight would use four ounce gloves and take place at McK rt or Braddock. Ready to fight in two weeks. The representative set a meeting for next Saturday at 8 o'clock.
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Billy Hissel
McK Rt
Braddock
Bissel
Representatioe
Sporting Notes and Club News From Local and National Groups
The notices report signings and forthcoming events across bicycle clubs and athletic groups. Details include Loris signing with Cincinnati for 18a, Friday games at Brice Higbee Ball Club of Homestead, Kansas City players on bases, and a Bicycle Tournament at Thiago on September 19. Additional items mention Sir names and clubs, road racing efforts, and upcoming championships with various venues and personnel.
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Loris
Cincionat
Brice Higbee
Homestead
Hoover
Kansas Citys
Ladies’ Bicycle Club
Naciaeas
Boston Herald
Kinsion
Hrooklyn
Ross’ Grove
Kathe Kerr
Engilah
Beaver Falls Man Sues Railroad for 30000 Damages
Miller Mantz of Beaver Falls has filed suit against the railroad company alleging a collision injured his right leg and left him crippled for life. The action seeks thirty thousand dollars in damages for loss and injury.
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Yourestons
Slate in the Berks ON Field Sparks Oil Area Interest
In Berks County excitement rises over coal slate strikes at the oil held region. The discovery effects are praised as favorable for both coal and oil prospects, drawing attention to the northern oil and coal potential.
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Berks
Ner
Rattlesnake Farm Near Tampa Claims Large Vipers
A Tampa area farmer reports abundant rattlesnakes around his neighborhood and says he has killed several large specimens in recent months as locals note a rise in venomous reptiles near the city.
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Florida
Tampa
Sealy
Paper Magnate George West Sees Equal Opportunity for Labor
Ex congressman and major paper maker George West argues that the United States offers vast chances for workers to succeed. He cites his own success since 1849, explains wage differences versus England, and condemns strikes as harmful to both capital and labor while defending employe welfare and freedom of contract.
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George West
United States
England
America
Europe
Saratoga County
Sunday Morning Police Station Hearings Summary
The Central station processed 31 cases with fines including George Duvster fined 5 dollars or 30 days for assaulting S Delp and wife and threatening to kill the former. Peter Constable fined 50 dollars for flourished revolver at a Preble avenue store. Magi Hyodmnson fined five local residents 55 dollars for keeping disorderly houses. McKenna handled 47 cases with no notable details.
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Central Station
George Duvster
S. Delp
Louis Martinst
France
E. C. Michaels
Gayton’s Alley
Sabasi
William Goegel
Blut Street
Peter Constable
Preble Avenue
John Banks
Pittsburg and Western
John Devine
Harry Dailey
Succop
Storey
South Eighth Street
Magi Hyodmnson
Thomas Barry
Mary Lynch
Catherine Burns
Elizabeth Cox
Mary Liney
Soho
McKenna
Sub-policeman Lingenfelter Dies. Funeral Set
Allegheny force member es Lingenfelter died yesterday afternoon from consumption. He served with Robinson and was favored by Mayor Wyman and colleagues. Funeral arrangements are planned with the squad.
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Es Lingenfelter
Allegheny Force
Robinson
Wyman
Seer Set
Edmunds Aims to Remove Grant's Body and Blocks Tariff
Senator Edmunds voices strong opposition to current Senate actions citing excessive river and harbor spending and a rushed McKinley tariff. He plans travel to Vermont and pairs with Senator Pugh to cover his absence while urging fuller debate on the elections and tariff bills.
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Edmunds
Pugh
Vermont
Alabama
Senate
Quay
Committee On Rules
Committee On
Grant Widow Weighs Burial of General Grant in Arlington
Washington August 17 A. S. Grant Jr. replies for Mrs. Grant to Congressman Quinn stating she would favor removal of General Grant’s remains to Arlington if her family can rest beside him. She may oppose only if no provision is made for relatives.
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Washington
John Quinn
Grant, Jr
General Grant
Arlington National Cemetery
Salem Center
West Chester County
Grant
Cona
Peoa
Congress
Washin
Hoosier Criminals Busy In Indianapolis Crime Wave
In Indianapolis a 24 hour crime spree ends with George Mack fatally stabbed by Jove Collins after a beer gathering. Colored bartender William J. Roberta is shot and killed by John Coleman in a debt dispute. Coleman is recaptured after a fight at Lebanon. John Robinson, colored, may die from a razor wound inflicted by an unknown assailant.
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Indianapolis
George Mack
Jove Collins
William J. Roberta
John Coleman
Coleman
Lebanon
John Robinson
Harry Kokemiller
Gus Dupare
Robbery on Stage Route Near Lakeview
In Liveville Oregon on August 17 two masked men held up the stagecoach traveling toward Lakeview. They robbed the express car of a small sum of money after threatening the guards with a sap hoe. No injuries reported. Authorities launched an investigation.
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Liveville
Orb
Here
Lakeview
Bridge Tragedy Leaves Mother Dead and Children Bruised
At Hyndman a freight train struck a car carrying William Barthalow, his wife, two children, and Mrs. Mitchell and her four children on a 200 foot bridge. Mrs. Mitchell and her children plunged into the water, while Barthalow saved his kids by holding them over the ties as the train passed. Mrs. Barthalow was killed. Dr. Gump and Dr. Calhoun treated the injured at Bedford.
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Bedford
Hyndman
Bridgeport
Gump
Calhoun
William Barthalow
Railroad Wins Right of Way Dispute in Blair County
In Altoona on August 17, the Altoona and Maspononock Railroad faced protests from landowners C Jaggard Carl Olmes and F L Sheppard over a disputed right of way. A bond offer was refused, a hearing before Judge Tess Dean directed the bond to be filed, and the right of way was granted to the railroad company.
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Altoona
Altoona and Mapsononock Railroad Company
New Road
C. Jaggard
Carl Olmes
F. L. Sheppard
Penzanese
Logan Township
Railread
Tess Dean
Chambers
Sgns
H. Herand
H. M. Balaridge
T. Reevy
McKeesport Firm Seeks Charter After Rival Found
Spectal Telegram reports McKeesport and Circleville Pike Company denied charter due to existing one. The old charter from 1858 appears perpetual and once in the hands of Squire Finnachran of Butler. The company plans to pursue Harrisburg for a copy to begin work on the line.
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McKeesport
Harrisburg
Slaughter of 49 Slithering Snakes Endangers Fulton Girls
Three Fulton county girls hunted huckleberries on Sliding Hill mountain and were surrounded by snakes. Using clubs they killed as many as they could, returning home where they fainted. David Johnson and Lewis Ensley inspected the area and found 49 snakes beaten to death, mostly venomous vipers and copperheads.
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Dispatch
Everett
Fulton County
Sliding Hill Mountain
David Johnson
Lewis
William Ensley
Veung
Murder at a social ends in fatal gunfight in Fayette county
A Fayette county murder report states James Hulen and William Freeman quarrelled at a church Hill box social near McClellandtown. Hulen fired three shots, two hitting Freeman and causing instant death. Hulen, heavily intoxicated, is jailed awaiting grand jury action at the September term. Separately in Youngstown Ohio machinists molders and boiler makers push a nine hour workday with no wage cuts.
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Asiontows
Fayette County
Church Hill
McClellandtown
James Hulen
William Freeman
Huhn
Freeman
Tae
Srrctal
Younestows
Evenes in Three States Law and Order Report Shuts Wheeling Saloons
Law and Order League reports every saloon in Wheeling closed yesterday. Josefa Smith, an aged Raleigh County farmer, gored to death by a bull. A barn at Barnesville buried after a lightning strike, loss listed. William Coz sentenced to life for murder in Webster Court House. Massillon banker William McClymones dies in Herman Minnesota. Ex Governor Fostex refuses Congressional bid in Eighth District. Locomotive fire damages Hercules Company magazine. Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church of Johnstown regains flood lost bell. Next Sunday church school planned at Baltimore and 610 engineers begin new survey Weston to Clarksburg.
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Evenes
Law and Order League
Wheeling
Josefa Smith
Raleigh County
W. Va
E. M. Barker
M. G. Reed
Barnesviire
William Coz
Melvin Roder
Oes
Webster Court House
William McClymones
Mass
Od Baltiimons
Weston
Clarksiba
Prohibition State Convention Eyes Record Turnout in Harrisburg
The Outlook predicts an unusually large Prohibition State Convention in Harrisburg with about 8000 delegates, led by Chairman A. A. Stevens though he may decline reelection. Counties across Pennsylvania organize to send delegates, except Pike and Forest, while Monroe shows limited presence. The meeting includes talks by Samuel Dickie and a preconvention executive gathering to plan costs and program.
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Telegham
Pike
Forest
Monroe
Harrisburg
Cold Water
Stevens
Prohibition State Committee
Samuel Dickie
National Prohibition Committee
State Executive Committee
Young Men’s Christian Association
State Central Committee
A. A. Stevens
Prohibition Party of
Pennsylvania
Farmers and Laborers Union Adopts Radical Resolution Plan
In Sedalia on August 17 the Farmers' and Laborers' Union adjourned after a long debate over the Committee on Resolutions. The adopted resolution demands taxing lands held for speculation, free coinage of silver, abolition of the national banking system, an income tax above 1000 dollars, and end to option dealing. It seeks government ownership of railroads and telegraph lines, voiding excess railroad stock, and expansion of Australian voting. The tariff stance aligns with Democratic policy.
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Sedalia
Farmers’ and Laborers’ Union
Committee On
Congress
Quay Stays Out of Philadelphia Municipal Fight
Philadelphia August 17 Senator Quay announces he will not back any candidate for city officers. He met with William H. Kemble head of the Philadelphia Traction Company as a 400000 syndicate seeks his influence for Sheriff candidate Thomas M Hammitt. Resisting pressure risks social strife among 15000 to 20000 supporters.
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St. Paul
Ernest Secon
Wack Carkeck
Nationa ‘Thearer
York
Ha Daley O' Brien
Pearts
Igh
Rem Toe
A. Eee
Pitchen Oe
Pe L
Woria
A S
Caninaks
Philadelphia
Quay
William H. Kemble
Philadelphia Traction Company
Kemble
Harrison
Thomas M. Hammitt
Soldier Recovers Long-Lost War Portrait in Town
In Youngstown James Kelly a barber and member of the Fifty- seventh Massachusetts lost a portrait of a lady friend during the war. The portrait lay hidden for years until Kelly, visiting a post, located it with soldiers believed to be rebels now tom. The recovered keepsake carries deep personal value after a long separation.
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YouNesTows
James Kelly
Fifty-t
Massachusetts
Aja Fla
Solitier
Kelly
Visitag Post
Five Men Cleared in Lynching Case Verdict
Ai led by Jobs Allen and Charles Morgan five men were acquitted of murdering Green McCoy and Milton Haley. The trial wrapped after lengthy proceedings in HaMlí with jury finding the defendants not guilty.
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FECAL
Hamli
Jobs Allen
Charles Morgan
Frank Blumford
Howard Fry
Burwell Farler
Green McCoy
Milton Haley
Allen Meena
Creck
McCoy
Haley
Uwe
Apple crop prospects across regions cited
Pittsburg stands seventh as reports say only half a crop of apples will be harvested in the Annapolis Valley and less than half in the lake region. Western New York promises almost no crop, while Missouri and Kansas look for a fair yield.
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Annapolis Valley
Nova Scotia
Lake
New York
Missouri
Kansas
Tone Soo
Oman
India
Lbs
Omen Washington
New Haven
SEBUM
Cavcivisee
Schrreveres
Portland
Halifax
Montreal
Nastville
Perry
Salt Lake City
Secon
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Saterday
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Parse
Haces
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East Hartford
Joe
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Fosdukasen
Pillsburg and
Lake Erie
Disfattca
Principal Hurlbert
Lake Chautauqua
Lake Coautauqua
C. L
Chautangus Literary and Scientific Circle
J. L. Hurlbert
Saul
Jesus of Nazareth
John
Wesley of
Sacke
Columbus
Blue Atlantic
Stephenson
Edison
Jesus
Christ
Apostle Paus
Paul
Jesus Christ
Lincoln
Seward
Jacob Miller
Chautauqua Association
Edward Oleon
Dakota University
Chautauqua College of Liberal Arts
Minneapolis
Clinton B. Fisk
Miller
Canton
Lewis Stuart
College of Liberal Arts
Vail
Chautauqua
Richard T. Ely
Christiaan Church
Hall of Philosophy
A. M. Martin
M. G. Kennedy
Kelloge Hall
W. A. Duncan
Temple
J. W. Buread
Athens
Lakewood
West
Anyonoe
Frank G. Carpenter
Allegheny
Kicker
Finance Committee
Hoar
Spooner
Aldrich
Allison
House
Committee On Education
Asek
Committee On Agriculture
Labor Committee
Elections Committee
Hoosier
Catting
Montour County
Tri Biate News
Danville
John Minines
Mininies
Frank Schurdski
Patrick Monahan
Minimes
Monahan
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Bisseett
Hyndman Bridge
Dispatcce
Pew
Farmers’ Union of Missouri
ATOR
Yania
Ohio
West Virginia
United States Signal Service
Time
RAO A. Mis
WADA
Mac
Miccsootecceee
SHOP
Ossissen
Brownsville
Morgantown
Wannen
Lociesville
Ecanal
Falla
Honng
Cincinnatti
Elver
Csr
Louis -Oliver
Clearing House
Rogers’ Royal
Max Kierm
D. F. Molwross
M. D
Sharpsburg, Pa
Uwr
Liberty ST
Egypt
Becent Cigars
L.goldsmit & Bro
Ticklee Plug
Bacco, and
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