Not a Land of Gold He Offers to Run Darrin Again
A plan for a fall three mile race between Peter Priddy and Darrin looms as local interest grows. Priddy, freshly back from England, notes scarce prize money there and predicts a potential return match in New York or nearby venues. A backer in town aims to support Priddy against Darrin in a six week timeframe after articles are signed.
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Peter Priddy
England
Peter
Priddy
Hare
New York
Darrin
Barland
Mc Dielland
Clailenve
Oielland
Isis
Foot Race Between Hammond and Morrissey Sets Great Excitement
In McKeesport August 30 backers for Patrick Morrissey plan a sprint versus Thomas Hammond at Homewood Park next Saturday. They will meet Hammond backers Friday afternoon at Tar Distance office for final deposits of 100 each. Morrissey supporters announce a sports delegation, while Morrissey himself says he is in splendid trim and ready for a great race, already considered the favorite.
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MecKirsront
Patrick Morrissey
McKeesport
Thomas Hammond
Homewood Park
Hammond
Tar Distatce
Kingston Van Buren Match Promises Good Sport Today
The Kingston Van Buren race day is set for to day with promises of a strong crowd if weather stays fair. Van Buren trails a record over the track and rum says Vanderbilt’s son weighs in heavily while Birgiston trains hard and Mambtern rides him with odds high against the field.
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Omesca
Kingston
van Buren
Vanderbilt
Birgrston
Mambtern
Ohio State Tennis Championship Ends in Cleveland and Toledo
The Ohio State Tennis Tournament closed with Beckwith of Cleveland retaining the penticran singles title after defeating Worthing. In doubles Surdam and another Toledo partner beat the Coldham brothers of Toledo to claim the championship.
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Penticran
Beckwith
Cleveland
Worthing
Genperoen
Messrs. and
Surdam
Toledo
Coldham Brother
Bates and DaganNear 122-Pound Ring Debut Clash Talked
Yemal telegram reports Jack Bates of this era and Mike Dagan of New Castle met to arrange a 122 pound bout for their mill of 1,000 aeide. Bates weighed 122 pounds and needed weeks to train. Dagan refused to concede. The local feeling is Bates may not get Saxon to agree to a later date.
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Yemal
Udi
Saxtons
Bates
Local Donation Offer Supports Regatta Fund
Mr Denmarek called to offer help for a regatta to be held later. He proposes a starter donation of £0 and estimates about $300 could be raised to buy suitable trophies. He asks to be contacted to arrange the assistance.
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Denmarek
Saturny Oni
Denmarsh
Local challengers issue pitching contest in McKeesport
Harry Briggs of New England challenges John Wagele or John Kelly of this city to a 72 percent side contest for a prize, with a 10 yard throw limit. Kriege and his brother also issue a similar challenge in McKeesport under the same terms.
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McKrnstos
Harry Briggs
New England
John Wagele
John Kelly
A. Kriege
A Present for Fred Carroll
Fred Carroll will leave the city for San Francisco tomorrow after many years with the local team. Players will present a handsome precaution and a diamond transition gift as a token of respect and friendship among teammates.
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Fred Carroll
San Francisco
Fred
Corresponder’s Offer Sparks Confusing Lottery Claim
A correspondent reports a $100 wager sent to the sports editor claiming Chicago will win the league pennant. The note asks for publication and payment options by draft or cash and is dated with unclear handwriting and stray letters.
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Chicago
Tooura
Phillies Visit Exposition Park in Final Series of Year
The Phillies led by Harry Wright arrive at Exposition Park to face local hitters in the last series of the year. Wright seeks a higher standing than fourth, while McGuinness’ strong form may challenge the visitors. King’s neck strain is noted but expected to be ok for today with King to pitch and Miller behind the plate if he is.
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Harry Wright
Exposition Park
Phillies
Wright
McGuanigie
Atany Tate
King
McGuannigie
Miller
Kling
Saturday Ball Games in The League Report
In Cleveland the first game featured Clarkson and Ganrell with a 102 to 76 final. Batteries state Doyle and Philadelphia details not fully clear. The Association matchups included Johns Baltimore against St Louis with scores around six.
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Cleveland
Clarkson
Ganrell
State
Doyle
Hiladelphis
Phapatheosssins
Today’s League Schedule Across Cities
To Days League Schedule lists Philadelphia at Pittsburgh New York at Chicago Boston at Cincinnati Brooklyn at Cleveland Association Schedule features Columbus at Phils St Louis at Baltimore Louisville at Boston Milwaukee at Washington
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Philadelphia
Pitteburg
New York
Chicago
Boston
Cincinnati
Brooklyn
Cleveland
Columbus
Phils
St. Louis
Baltimore
Louieville
Milwaukee
General Sporting Notes From A Dated Chicago Arena
The note highlights various sporting topics in Chicago including baseball with a boast about TMS and the Phillies, horse racing futures at Sheepshead and Saratoga, a boxing purse for George Dixon versus Fred Johnson, and other racing and boxing chatter. It mentions Saint Blaise, Kingston, and other horses, plus a potential Uniontown game and Francis Myer dates.
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TMS
Chicago
Phillies
Pitteburg
Cuads
Sheepshead
Saratoga Fort
Granite Club
George Dixon
Fred Johnson
England
Prroger Nico
Omaha
Thcket
Uprro Dietimnd
Uniontown
Samray
Saint Blaise
Silom
Themeerlves
Sam Bryant
Preesar Maott
AX Association
Milwanker
American Association
Aassocia
Neal
Rae Club
Yestersateen
Sge
Marion
Alpha
Vars
Leremno
Ed Kell
Prince Formnarna
Whitury
Tniret
California
Trotter
Edora
Oeeres Jewett
Peter Maher
Ireland
Hee
Ted Pritchard
Mater
Gus Lambert
Pritchard
America
Dinbila
Mets
Raids target city speak-easies and dens
Police raids yesterday on a Pat Connors speak-easy, a Johnson Friendship property, Mrs. Drevore house, and several other gambling dens arrested multiple occupants. Prosecutions included fines for Johnson and others, with a notable crowd presence and a professional Gambler from Pittsburg raiding The Homesteadre den. several young men of prominent families were among the captives.
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Pat Connors
No. 22 Point Alley
Sirius
Lewis
Centralsition
Orly
John Johnson
Friendship
Mr. Johnson
Walter Willams
Charles Ross
Alice White
Lillie Smith
Mary Richardson
Johnson
Charlotte Drevore
Fifty-first
Butler Streets
Seventeenth Ward
Thornton
Dixon
Twelfth Alley
Alveg Cooper
Blind Charley
William R Robinson
Fourth Ward
William Crawford
Frank Stoup
Long Alley
Chestnut Street
Es Ramer
Tony Rer
Geo
Pittsburg
New Hiuck Jackets S10 to 830 at Keefers and Co.
Keefers and skirt coats and ou cheviots feature in latest styles with Bedford cards and worsteds. House & Co. announces availability at its Penn Avenue stores.
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House & Co
Penn Avenue
Private safe deposit box offered at Farmers' Deposit vault
Short message urges readers to rent private boxes in the safe deposit vault at Farmers' Deposit, National Bank, 66 Fourth Avenue, noting benefits for administrators executors guardians and others and warning about leaving valuables in accessible safes. Also mentions a dress goods and silks ad from Jos Honxe Co Penn Avenue Stores with a prompt to read it.
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Farmers’ Deposit
National Bank
Fourth Avenue
MWR
Jos. Honxe & Co
Penn Avenue
Iron City Brewing Promotes Pure Pilsner
The Iron City Brewing Company proclaims its Pilsner beer is pure wholesome and refreshing with contact via telephone number 1188 for inquiries or orders.
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Iron City Brewing Company
Telephone
The $5,000,000 Bank Syndicate and Its Folly
Matthew Marshall argues the proposed 5 million dollar National Bank syndicate to purchase government bonds and extend them for currency risks inflating prices. He warns it postpones real debt relief and could lead to repeated, temporary fixes while undermining monetary stability.
Codicil Cut from Will Alters Legacy Dispute
Judge Furst to rule in Pennsylvania will case where a codicil torn from the body of the document changed legacies. The 1883 will left real estate to executor Cunningham, but the missing section reportedly granted a limestone farm valued at 8000 to 10000 dollars to James S Dean.
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Furst
David Stewart
David
Cunningham
Stewart
Samuel Insett
James S. Dean
Regster
James Can
Burglars Rob Helmer House in Scranxtown At Night
Special Telegram reports three burglars entered Dr Helmer's residence in Scranxton at 2 am. They chloroformed the inmates Dr and Mrs Helmer and Mrs Willard Charles, then searched the house for a large sum of money the doctor had hidden. The effort lasted about two hours without success. Mrs Helmer stayed fully awake yet unable to open her eyes due to the intruder in the room.
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ScranxTon
Helmer
Willard Charles
Glass Factories Idle As Labor Row Delays Fires
In August 30 dispatch from Fer ecaal Tel O Aug 30 all window glass plants in the city delayed starting their annual fires due to unsettled disputes over a new wage scale. More than 600 workers will remain idle until an agreement is reached with manufacturers claiming they can better endure idleness than the workers.
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Matthew Marshall
Sun
Fixpay
Miner Inspector Reports Fatal Accidents and Record Coal Output
Hazelton Pa August 30 Mine Inspector Lewis releases annual figures noting 53 fatal mine accidents producing 24 widows and 52 orphans. Non fatal accidents total 14, coal mined 5 777669 tons, the district’s largest. He cautions many fatalities could have been avoided by ordinary precautions.
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Hazelton
Lewis
Gamblers and thieves in Fayette County fair theft and police probe
The Law and Order Society seeks prosecution of the Fayette County association for lax security at a county fair. Meanwhile thieves broke into Michael Johnson's house and stole 215 pounds, a $50 check, and papers later recovered. Suspects are linked to the Cooley gang. The Opera House in the town reopened after remodeling and was shown to newspaper men and friends by Manager E D Wilt.
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AsiorTows
Law and Order Society
Fayette
E. D. Wilt
Opera House
Fight at Hannah Molloys House Ends With Arrest
James Clinton threw a brick during a fight at Hannah Molloys house on Old avenue yesterday afternoon striking Mrs Molloy on the head. She was taken to the Homeopathic Hospital while Clinton was arrested and sent to Central station. Charley Lake claims Lee Foy intends to stab him after reporting Foys gambling last week and seeks police protection.
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Hannah Molloy
Old Avenue
James Clinton
Charley Lake
Gripp
Lee Foy
Foy
Sire
New Black Jackets at Sain OnNE Co
Catalog note lists reefers and skirt coats Berges cheviots Bedford cards worsteds and art nouveau pieces available at Sain OnNE Co. in varied prices from 10 to 30 dollars.
Inward Seizure Attempt on City of Panama by Ezeta
A Panama steamer report outlines Salvadoran President Ezeta attempting to seize five Salvadoran refugees aboard the City of Panama in La Union. General Letona led the refugees, and Ezeta’s anger stems from Letona's prior defiance. The incident ended with the ship leaving after officers demanded surrender and Ezeta’s troops reportedly approaching, prompting calls for a stronger American patrol presence in Central American waters.
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Dispatch
San Francisco
Aug. W
Panama
Ezeta
Salvador
Pacific Mail
la Union
Barrundia
General Letona
Corinto
Nicaragua
San Jose del Guatemala
Letona
Hernandex
Ayala
Rivas
Ayaly
Hives
Brannan
Desperado
Melendez
Neevy
Punch
White
Eveta
Acautta
Exeda
San Jose de Guatemala
Captain White
Norristown Epidemic Called Italian Itch Spreads by Hands
Aug 30 Norristown report notes an itching epidemic among locals with several physicians treating prominent patients. The illness, labeled Italian itch or scabies, is blamed on parasitic infestation and possible money transmission along the Trenton branch of the Pennsylvania Railroad.
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NorristTows
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Trenton
L. W. Read
Prominent McKeesport Figures Nabbed in Gambling Raid
A midnight raid on a Market Street gambling hall led by Lt Wheatley resulted in the proprietor Andrew Hall and ten well known residents being fined $426 in compliance with a new city ordinance. The names used at the hearing were fictitious and the operation is said to mark the first raid under the ordinance and the beginning of a push to curb gambling activity.
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McKeesport
Wheatley
Market Street
Andrew Hall
Pacific attitude urged as Servia faces Bulgarian troop move
Paris reports M. Ribot advised Servia to maintain pacific stance amid massing on the frontier. The Servian government discussed the Porte's mediation and the Bulgarian maneuvers, with diplomacy pressed to avoid offensive displays toward Bulgaria.
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Bulgaria
Servia
Paris
M. Ribot
Porte
Servi
Frain
Arrest in Wheeling for Attempted Poisoning Case
In Wheeling West Virginia on August 50 William Jane and Lizzie Burdette Sallie Ayers and William Burdette Sr and wife are named in connection with an alleged poisoning plot. Authorities say the group faced charges and ongoing investigations determine their exact roles and potential penalties.
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Wheeninc
W. Va
William
Jane
Lizzie Burdette
Sallie Ayers
William Burdette
Charge of attempting to pass at ison the men gue 1 Reepery 3
A court reports a charge of attempting to pass counterfeit coins at a prison without leaving the scene. The incident involved a man whose actions led to an immediate arrest and a subsequent arraignment this spring.
Desperate Wedding Switch Stuns Providence Town
In Providence Annie Barrett chose John Cadden as intended groom over rival John Leary of Kingston. Leary arrived with a wedding party to find Cadden in the bridal role. Leary protested, but the ceremony proceeded with Cadden as groom amid public astonishment. Barrett denies Leary’s claims, calling it a joke.
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Miss Barrett
Leary
Providence
Votes Coats
Cadden
Half Married Marriage Certificate Sparks Chattanooga Scandal
In Chattanooga a marriage between Captain A G Renaud and Miss Claudia Boyles prompted a certificate replay after Rev Willingham refused to sign the initial record due to Renaud’s prior divorce. Squire Jesse A Holtzclaw then certified the union, prompting controversy over the legality of remarriage before a divorce is finalized.
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Chattanooga
A. G. Renaud
Claudia Boyles
Jesse A. Holtzclaw
H. J. Willingham
Nan
Squire Holtzclaw
Mr. Willingham
Captain Renaud
Foster
M. Willingham
Lake Erie and Western Adds Wages for Conductors Brakemen
Indianapolis Aug 30 The Lake Erie and Western Railway issued a new wage schedule. Local freight conductors gain 40 cents per trip in three crew districts and 25 cents in two crew districts. Brakemen receive 15 to 10 cents raises. Overtime rates apply beyond 12 to 16 hours. Through freights receive 10 cent overtime. Work and wreck trains gain 10 cent per trip for conductors and brakemen. Overtime limits mirror other roads and strikers had sought more overtime.
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Lake Erie and Western
Indianapolis
Girls Stung by Hornets at Saratoga Camp Meeting
Five Reading girls suffered a painful hornet attack at the Saratoga camp meeting. They waded a brook barefoot, disturbed a hornet nest, and were severely stung on feet and legs. Some fainted and could not walk. a search party found them at dusk still by the brook.
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Reading
Saratoga
Brookside
Venezuela Repeats Modifications Sought On Reciprocity
Negotiations continue as Venezuela returns the reciprocity treaty with proposed amendments. Caracas argues concessions would cut national revenue by at least 30 percent, and is willing to accept about half the reduction while negotiations restart. In Cincinnati, James Anderson the burglar arrested in Cleveland, and in Arkansas City, Kan over 500 Cherokees stake claims and tent on a land strip while offering land sales among themselves.
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Washington
Venezuela
United States
Cleveland
James Anderson
Cincinnati
Kelly
Columbus
Anderson
Arkansas City
Kan
Eneh
Paymaster vanishes with Beaver Creek Lumber cash
Frank Cox a paymaster and purchasing agent for Beaver Creek Lumber Company fled Davis in Tucker county with 22 500 dollars of company funds. He drew the money Saturday to pay men and disappeared.
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Wreenixg
W. VA
Frank Cox
Beaver Creek Loamber Company
Davis
Tucker County
Fire Alarm From Roof Of House On Hanlon Street
An alarm at about 11 50 yesterday morning reported a small fire on the roof of a two story frame house on Hanlon Street owned by Thomas Hanlon at 64. Firemen responded and contained the blaze without injuries.
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Thomas Hanlon
River News and Notes Special Telegrams Detail River Levels
Weather clear. River rising at 7 o clock with 6 feet 2 inches on the falls, feet 6 inches on the canal and 15 feet 5 inches below. The New South from Cincinnati in fame to Nell to The Joe Nisan from Pittsburg got in with atoms this morning and returned. The wu afters low of empties.
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Tite Dispatch
Louisville
New South
Cincinnati
Nell
Joe Nisan
Pitte
Weather Digest Notes From Upper Ganges Area
Clear and cool with a 73 degree reading at 4 PM. BRON SAVIDGE River level 5 feet 1 inch and falling. AMMEN River 1 foot 5 inches and falling. Cloudy skies expected.
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Bron Savidge
Ammen
Rivers and weather report across Mississippi Valley and wharf gossip
The report notes the Crincinnati River at 19 feet 9 inches rising and Louisville River levels with canal, falls, and lock measurements. Vicksburg and Memphis routes show clear, warm weather, with ships passing upriver toward St Louis and New Orleans. The Wharf gossip mentions falling river levels, obstructions at Wheeling bridge being removed, and the Mayflower excursions winding down with a possible next season challenger.
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Louisville
Calso
Buckeye State
Memphis
Cherokee
Arkansas City
St. Louis
John Gilmore
New Orleans
Mae State
Cincinnati
Orleans
Josie
Vicksburg
Eae
Puture City
Res
M. Nereer
St. Laouis
Keystone State Fe
Cincinnati Packet
Wheeling Bridge
Clearing House Report shows declines in Pittsburg and others
Boston Aug 30. A table from Jet dispatches lists Clearing House gross exchanges for the week and percent changes against the same week in 1890. The report notes Pittsburg and several other cities show decreases in exchanges.
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Pittsburg
Bostos
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