Allegheny Athletic Association Withdraws Football Club
The Allegheny Athletic Association votes to withdraw its football team from the Western Association Football League due to winter costs and poor prospects. The move delays league play by about two months as the club seeks to postpone its schedule, with Secretary Dawson saying postponement may be best to avoid ruinous expenses.
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Allegheny Athletic Association
Western Association Football League
Pennsylvania
Dawson
Sectiot
Weil
Thas
Weere
Schlosser
Fty
Allegheny Athlevee Association
Beeet
Local Rugby Records Show Strong Season for ACedhemy Kickers
The local Athletics, known as the A A A, fielded six rugby matches this season against Western University, Le Verse Hhodvalde, Ad Pillsboro, Princeton, Detroit, and Cleveland. They posted several wins and a tie, with players Louch Tawys-Valehtene Fry Wilkins Toweley Messier Brown contributing points, and a total of ten points from a Western University effort.
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Weeame
Western University
le Verse Hhodvalde
Ad Pillsboro
Princeton
Verens Detroit
Cee & Athletics
Cleveland
Louch
Fry
Thepeo
Wilkins
Hi Toweley
Messier
Brown
Tures
Robinson
Allegheny Athletic Association Plans January General Meeting
The Allegheny Athletic Association members met yesterday and resolved to call a general meeting on January 17 to reorganize the body into a general athletic association. They aim to define purposes and seek to affiliate with the A ALT.
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Allegheny Athletic Association
Englies Team Opens Visit to Harvard and Yale Opponents
Detted Hospital Athletic Club fields a team for a tour of the United States. The squad faces competition from Harvard and Yale College as part of a major athletic exchange.
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Lespos
Dee
Detted Hospital Athletic Club
United States
Harvard
Yale Collge
Young Mitchell Anxious for Pritchard Bout
Undefeated coast middleweight Jonathan L Herret known as Young Mitchell is eager to face Ted Pritchard champion of England. Negotiations mention a 114 pound middleweight limit with a $5.00 purse set by the California Athletic Club as talks proceed for a match to be staged after the Kilrain Goitfrey bout.
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Lan Frasersco
Cal
Jonathan L. Herret
Mitchell
Ted Pritchard
England
Captain Cookee
Boston
Tom O Rourke
George Juxon
Hacker
Fretchard
Tera
Prucharid
Motchell
Prowchard
California
Cinh
Cooke
O'Rourke
Catifornia
Pritchard
Litte Danbdt
Questems Muether T
Delore
Kilrain-Goitfrey
McCabe and McClelland Agree to Fifteen Mile Race
McCabe and McClelland signed articles to race fifteen miles at Ex position Park on Christmas Day for 100 dollars a side. They aimed to start at 2:20 PM and hoped to attract other top pedestrians to form a sweepstakes. Both men are listed as professionals with strong confidence in a likely good race.
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McCabe
McClelland
D. McCabe
E. C. McClelland
Exposition Park
Call to rebuild the league amid slumping baseball salaries
A Cleveland letter urges Dee Dee and players to join a new Players' League as National League reform falters. It details proposed salary cuts, eight clubs, and financial support from backers to launch a first class circuit. It asks for views and figures, urging secrecy and private handling to avoid newspaper exposure.
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Cleveland
Dee
Dean Lin
National League
Gowily
Gaqwor Tess
Dlub
Mercs
Ron
Addres
F. H. Haunell
Frank- UN Avenue
Piavers
Qlarera
Mayers
A. Ll. Jonson
EF. H. Beaux
Y S.—K
Looking Backward Retrospect of Last Trotting Season
A telegraph notice from Lexix rox Kentucky reviews the trotting season of 1890. It notes record-breaking performances across 2:30 2:20 and 2:15 lists and numerous racing milestones. The piece highlights new tracks breeding farms improved stock handling and larger stakes including stallions filled at $1.00 and larger purses.
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Rox
New York Baseball Gossip on Giants and Other Clubs
New York reports detail how the Giants and other clubs will reshuffle rosters. Key players depart and others move to Philadelphia, Brooklyn, Cleveland, Buffalo, and St Louis as leagues plan to strengthen eight strongest teams.
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New York
Heese
Welch
Rush
Crane
Ewings
Sharrott
Cannon
Richardson
Glasscock
Denny
Tiernan
Gore
Burkett
Clark
Vaughi
Buckley
Bassett
Whistler
Esterbrook
Hornung
O'Day
Whitney
Johnston
O'Rourke
Brooklyn
Bierlaner
Collins
Kinslow
Weyhing
Philadelphia
Wagner Brothers
Latter
Prince
Cannes
Tyers
Quaker City Association
Brotherhood
Sanders and
Fogarty
Milligan
St. Lewis
Spalding
Thurman
Syracuse
Rochester
Toledo
Association
Buffalo
Cleveland
Pittsburg
League
O Neill Secures Cash To Buy Nimick Interest
J Palmer O Neill and Phil Acten meet President Spalding as figures reveal a Pittsburgh club financial solution. Auten yields control and hands O Neill a check to buy Nimick’s stake with Spalding backing any shortfall. O Neill expects a strong Pittsburgh team next year and a new era presidency.
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J. Palmer O'Neill
Phil Acten
Spalamg
O Neill
Pittsburg
Food Authority
Anton
Pilgert’ Club
Pittshare
O'Neill
Nimick
al Spalding
Ned Hanlon
Auten
Mevallin
Charter Move Needed To Formalize New Baseball Club
Attorney Schoyer said stockholders must meet tomorrow to organize and forward the charter to Harrisburg for registration. Henry Brown of the NL club says he’s not out of baseball yet until he receives 270 dollars paid in this year, with O Neill promising to cover. The Mariposa arrived with Peter Jackson onboard noting his planned rest in Byron Springs after canceling scheduled bouts.
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Schoyer
Harrisburg
Henry Brown
N. L
O'Neill
Ene
Sax Francissco
Caal
Australia
Honolulu
Peter Jackson
Jackson
Slavin
Goddard
Byron Springs
J. State
Frazer
Syracuse
W. W. Burnham
New Haven
Burnham
Burfaig
Rochester
Utica
Troy
Albany
Hartford
Worcester
Providence
Bridgeport
Lowell
Pragser
American Association
E. A. Jewell
Saken
Syracuse Eind
Star Park
Killen Defeats Sheehy on Foul in Northwest Heavyweight Fight
Three thousand spectators paid to watch Pat Killen of St. Paul defeat Joe Sheehy of Horley after a foul by Killen earlier in the bout. Referee Dick Moore awarded the victory to Killen amid chaos as police intervened and Sheehy struck the referee.
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St. Paul, Mix
Jackson Street
Pat Killen
St. Paul
Joe Sheehy
Horley
Northwest
Marquis of Queensberry
Killen
Sheehy
Dick Moore
Wisconsin
Moore
Killens
Snehy
Exhibition match favors Rover team under Association rules
In Cambridge on Jarvis Field the Rover and Olympic football teams from Fall River played an exhibition under Association rules. The aim was to showcase Association over Rugby to students. The Rover team won 4 to 1 with Meyer's missed effort followed by a goal, and Hell tallying the final score.
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Cambridge
Mas
Rover
Olympic
Fall River
Jarvis Field
Rovers
Meyer
Hell
Walking match set for Christmas night in New Brighton
A 25 mile walking match with $50 side bets is scheduled for Christmas night at the New Brighton skating rink. Beaver Falls’s Pat McCarthy will race Phillipsburg’s J F Leslie in a notable local event featuring two renowned sprinters.
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P Aatoh
Beaver Fauts
New Brighton
Pat McCarthy
Beaver Falls
J. F. Leslie
Phillipsburg
Sixth game of world championship match ends with Gunsberg resignation
The sixth game of the world championship match between Moesars N Steinitz and J Gunsberg was played today. Gunsberg resigned after 43 moves leaving the score Steinitz 2 Gunsberg 2 drawn 2. Reports note various sports and local events including trotting, wrestling arrangements, and a large sale at Kaufmanns Crockery Department.
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New Youk
Moesars
N. Steinitz
J. Gunsberg
Gunsberg
Steinitz
Bilson Jack Eyes Bout With Bill Bissell
Bilson Jack, known for Pittsburg ring clashes, challenged Bill Bissell to a catchweights bout for a purse or stake. Jack claims he can make 135 pounds while noting Bissell’s greater weight and signaling a possible arranged contest in the near future.
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Bilson Jack
Pittsburg
Jack
Bill Bissell
Bilson
Bissell
Controversy Over Bolivar Accident Continues
In Beaver Falls a three year old girl was injured when a gas pipe repairer bored a hole through the floor unaware of the child above. The auger penetrated the child’s flesh, causing a painful wound. the worker halted upon hearing the screams and withdrew.
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Beaver Fallis
T A
George Duff
Braddock furnace plans huge rebuild at Edgar Thomson
Special telegram reports at Braddock that Edgar Thomson Steel Works will tear down older sections to create a new converting mill and larger blooming mill. A 48 inch rolling setup will handle ingots up to 25 by 25 inches. The project includes four new cupolas and other extensive, valuable additions.
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Brappocx
Edgar Thomson Steel Works
United States
W. R. Jones
Unknown Victim Identified in Bolivar Wreck Dispute
The Wheeling and Lake Erie wreck at Bolivar is under review as officials debate the cause. Betsey Lindsay of Fremont, Ohio, is identified as the deceased. Superintendent Woodford denies claims of rotten ties. Civil Engineer Wiseman notes ties north of the trestle were better than expected. Coroner Schafer will finish testimony next Monday to determine if factors include rotten ties spread rails excessive speed or unknown circumstances.
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Dispatch
Massillon
Wheeling & Lake Erie
Bolivar
Betsey Lindsay
Fremont, O
W. R. Woodford
E. D. Wiseman
Canton
Schafer
Rev H MacQuery Faces Heresy Trial in Cleveland
In Cleveland on January 7, Rev Howard MacQuery an Episcopalian minister charged with heresy says overtures for settlement have failed. He will defend himself with a Cleveland attorney and two senior clergymen, insisting his views are consistent and that he will not surrender his conscience regardless of the outcome. He foresees possible backlash but hopes for a favorable result.
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Pectal Telegham
Ut.patow
CaxTor
Howard MacQuery
Cleveland
Furnace Operators Demand Rail Freight Cuts From Coke Regions
Four demands issued by Mahoning and Shenango valley furnace operators press for a 2 cent per ton freight cut from Connellsville coke region to the valleys and 11 cent per ton on pie iron to Pittsburgh, 2 cent per ton on limetown, and 40 cents per ton in coke purchase price. Operators threaten a shutdown starting January 1 if unmet.
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Yornestows
Mahoning
Shenango
Coke Combine
Connellsville
Pittsburg
Limestown
Sha
Miners Return to Work as Strikes Ease
Forty striking miners began work today and officials expect the mines to run normally by year end. The article notes battles over eviction and displays the impact on housing, with the community ready to return to regular operations.
Two Canton Sisters In Law Claim Scottish Fortune
Mrs. Phoebe Stansberry and Mrs. Nita Duffy sisters of Canton have learned of a fortune of 200000 dollars left to them by a Scottish grandfather and will pursue the claim at once.
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Caxton
Phoebe Stansberry
Nita Duffy
Scotland
Multiple Disturbing Incidents Reported In McKeesport Area
A series of notices describe test wells planned for McKeesport, a plasterer Harrington dying after leaping from a third story window, a con spiracy alleged to defraud six thousand dollars from Jamestown territory additions, Anthony Lloyd found frozen to death after a fall, Fred Bojack near burn from a hot stove, Joux Kinney shooting his sweetheart Ells Levick, and contractor McDorain the sole bidder on a Charleston lock project with readvertising likely. Snow blockade on the W and W railroad near Washington and Waynesburg persists with transport by sleighs.
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Harrington
Fisdlay
Fred Bojack
National Tube Works
Joux Kinney
Washington D.H
Ells Levick
Kinney
McDoraxn
Pittsburg
Charleston
W. Va
Washington, Pa
Waynesburg
Canadian Churches Push for Nationwide Prohibition
In Toroxtoo on December 2, Presbyterian churches and the General Conference of the Methodist Church of Canada urged Parliament to enact a law banning manufacture importation and sale of all alcoholic liquors for beverage use. Over 30,000 petitions will be sent to denominations, marking the broadest move yet to gauge public sentiment on the issue.
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Toroxtoo
Presbyterian Churches of Canada
General Conference of the
Methodist Church of Canada
House of Commons
Senate
Canada
River Telegrams Special Dispatch Weather Summary
River readings and conditions for multiple cities noted as of this telegram. Allegheny Junction reports 3 feet 3 inches and rising. Wheeling 5 feet 7 inches and falling. Cincinnati 13 feet and on stand with cool, Huining and cool. McMihis stationary and cloudy. New Orleans partly cloudy and pleasant. Louisville canal levels 6 feet 1 inch, 4.7 feet falls, 10.5 feet canal with fair business and mixed weather, snow appearance noted.
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Allegheny Junction
Wheeling
Cincinnati
Huining
Leo Eaves
Mcmihis
Louisville
Notable visitors and business figures in the city
Messrs Edgar and Frank Watts of Cumberland Gap Tenn brothers of a man killed in the mountains recently. John M Beach principal of Lindsey Institute and Austin Beach publisher in Wheeling. W J C Arter of Paris registered at the Schlosser returning to study in France. M L Baer Seattle a prominent businessman with land interests. R K R Smith New York ranch interests en route west. W A Campbell Nashville tubprivene producer in city for machinery contracts. Frank Smith and D K Jones Wellsville pottery makers on Pittsburg trip. E E Wood New York guest at the Duquesne representing Journal of Railway Appliances. A B Richmond and James Barrett Meadville visitors on business. T R E Morgan Jr Morgan Machine Works Alliance Ohio. Henry G Morse Edgemore Bridge Works at Hotel Duquesne. J M Vance president Exchange Bank Wheeling at Monongahela. John A McLain Claysville guest at Schlosser. Judge John J Wickham Beaver Falls also in city.
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Frank Watts
Cumberland Gap
Tenn
Moountains
John M
Austin Beach
Wheeling
Monongahela
Lindsey Institute
Japan
Cleveland
W.J. C. Arter
Paris
France
Schlosser
Mr. Arter
M. L. Baer
Seattle
Wash
Seventh Avenue
Mr. Baer
R. KR. Smith
New York
Central
Duquesne
A. B. Richmond
James Barrett
Meadville
T. RE. Morgan, Jr
Morgan Machine Works
Alliance, C
Henry G. Morse
Edgemore
Perfection meat cutter advertised by Demmler Bros
In a garbled ad the Demmler Bros offer a range of kitchen goods including brass fenders fire irons andirons umbrella stands trays novelties kettles nickel ware carpet sweepers and more. The highlight is the perfection meat cutter touted as the most useful and desirable kitchen utensil of the day with Demmler Bros at 626 and 528 Smithfield Street.
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Vienna
Demmler Bros
Smithfield Street
Vestibule Train Wreck Near Huntington
A Chesapeake and Ohio vestibule train derailed 100 miles east of Huntington West Virginia. The train was slow when it left the track near Hin ton and two sleepers plus the dining car were damaged. Only one passenger was injured and only slightly while others were shaken up.
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W. Va
Chesapeake and Ohio Railway
Here
Hinton
Breach of Promise Suit Stuns Biglick Township Residents
Anna EB Greer, daughter of a farmer, sues Burt P Struble in the Court of Common Pleas for 20110 dollars claiming breach of promise. The case, heard this afternoon, involves two prominent local families and drew great local attention.
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Sulis
Findlay
Anna EB. Greer
Biglick
Thegan
Court of Common Pleas
Burt P. Struble
A University Receives Dying Man’s Entire Fortune
In Cincinnati on December 20 the will of the late Matthew Thomas was probated. He left his entire $150,000 estate to the city of Cincinnati in trust for the benefit of McMicken University. Thomas was unmarried.
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Ciscresxatt
City of Cincinnati
Matthew Thomas
McMicken University
Thowass
Injunction dissolves in case over Old Woman canal site
Reading reports the Pennsylvania and Reading Railroads fought over the Old Woman canal opposite the city for a railroad track. After a year, the Pennsylvania Company won an injunction, which was dissolved today after argument.
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Pennsylvania
Reading
Old Woman Canal
Pennsylvania Company
Ing
Gusky’s Offers Free Can Vases With Boys’ Clothing Purchases
Four views ready to throw on the can vas now being given away at Gusky's with every sale of 15 and up i boys' clothing. This is no toy, but a tiseful and elegant present for boys, we are all the presents we give to young America. GOSEY's.
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Gusky’s
America
Gosey’s
Coal Company Drops Suits Over Miners Election
Special Telegram from Farnmont West Virginia reports Mononga Coal and Coke Company attorney Lee P. Watson dismissed 27 suits tied to the election of miners. The action ends ongoing litigation stemming from labor participation and union-related ballots.
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Coal Company
Dimratee
Farnmont
W. VA
Lee P. Watson
Monongah Coal and Coke Company
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