Big purse offered for McAuliffe Burge fight in boxing diplomacy
Dec 21 report from New York notes Crescent Athletic Club will back a 50 000 bid for McAuliffe to face Burge with Coney Island backing 20 000. both sides maneuver to prevent or enable the bout before the next Saturday. McAuliffe trains with Jack McDonald while Burge changes handlers amid shifting rivalries. Lee posts a fortune from a recent bout as talks stall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sew
York
Williams
Crescent Athletic Club
McAuliffe
Burge
Coney Island
Crescent City Club
Dick Burge
England
George McDonald
McDonald
Eue
Jimmy Carroll
Jack McAulife
Hiurge
Corb
Newton
McAuilifie
Couey Island
New York tops bid for McAuliffe Burge fight
Judge Newton accepts a record offer of 45 000 for the McAuliffe Burge bout at Coney Island outbidding New Orleans. The Crescent City Athletic Club and officials from both sides confirm the high stake while preparations proceed for the declared match.
Racing at Guistenberg the Hookmakers Triumph
Dec 31 race day reports a string of favorites beaten by the public in a lively card. Results show Woodedopper Im and Jester among notable horses with odds and times scattered across six races, including a four and one half furlong event and a handicap contested by Little Billy and Blitzen among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gotresnens
Atx
Woedebopper Im
Martin
Grt
Tammany Hall
Beecher
Bob Arthur
Sweeney
Thor
Jester
Ouraies
Topeka
Mares Ireland
Annie W
Teen Charis
Beenies
Wun Rao
Ree
Mohammed
H. Penny
Free Mason
Pavard
Veapasian
T. Ib
Violet S
Aleo Ran
Bete
Moetveinmed
Ree Mason
Violet
Ant
Pipepree
Fiaterio ix
H. Larriseer
Jamin
Penny
Npera
Marmont
Delle Dvaleo
Sity
Bon Voyage
Entamba
Zingara
Magic S
Mari
le Land
Moonstopr
Wtoland
Witsen
Prince Howard
Stewart
Walter Raleigh
Flynn
Meile Davie
Sweegey
Thira
Sitio
Eomit
Larriseey
Oret
Deralyo
N. Hill
Secet
Stevan
van Dyke
Mary M
Der
Marthimetome
van Dyce
Boxing and Harness Racing Tidbits From Lorrerius
The report outlines last night’s sold pools for tomorrow’s Gettenberg event with multiple races and horses including Gloria, Ze a filly, and others. It also notes Billy Plimmer, world champion in beanweight, in fine form for a Coney Island contest against Joe McGrath on December 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorrerius
Gettenberg
Bobby
Ignatare
Adais
Rune H Courtney
Iter
Deen Raaer
Exceller Elly
Guanes
Seale
Fagia
Chevalier
Jerse
Ine
Svet Hewe
Hatte Gay
Anna Oeam
Morlila Buy Io
Vardee
Zanelia
Kerry Gow
Mies Mireio
New York
Billy Plimmer
Joe McGrath
Hon Plon
Coney Island Athletic Club
Coney Island
Pemple
Severink
McGrath
Trainer Hails McGrath Work Ethic Ahead of Title
Martin Murphy says McGrath is a glutton for work and the most willing fighter he has trained. He notes Flimmer must punch harder than before to defend the championship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Murphy
McGrath
Hoe
Flimmer
Selling Good Trotters Very Fair Prices Paid for Some Very Good Young Steppers
The article reports on horse auction action at the Hobart farm stock sale at the American Institute building. Prices reach high values with buyers like Henry Pierce of San Francisco and Bayard Thayer of Boston securing top lots such as Glen View Belle and multiple yearling trotters. Names of horses and bidders include By By, Trousseau, Red Wilkes, Alma Mater, Alma Bowl, Stamboul-Bon Bon, and J. Outhwaite, among others, with totals and consignors from New York, Boston, San Francisco, and Pawtucket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Hobart
American Institute
Henry Pierce
San Francisco
Aay
Glen View
Bayard Thayer
Boston
Trousseanu
Bridal Bells
On. m
Notwood
Molly Trussell
J. 1. Onebwaite
Sierra Matire
Val
Ak Bell
Bell Boy-Troussean
Charles Houlnaon
Poarhkeepsie
la Bonide
Red Wilkes- Troneseau
J. J. Outhwaite
Lockhart
Red Captains
B. m
Nutwood-Rapipen
Noia
Nutwood-Beile Brevon
Alma Mater
Oh. m
Mambrino Patouen-Estella
San Pierce
Alma Bowl
B. c
Stamboul
A. M. Kingsley
Ashurlot
N. HS
Alma Silv
Stamboul-Aluma Mater
J. B. Dutcher and Son
Pawlines
MN. Y
Almeta
Almont-Alma Mater
William Simpson
Alsineda
Ob. F
Baron Wilkes-Almeta
J. A. Schulte
Parkville
Simmons-Bonnie Wilkes
Stamboul-Bon Bon
H. B. Beach
Eridén
Conn
Stambon
B. Ce
D. Platt
la Bon Tony
N. Bers
Milwaukee
Wis
Biacara
Henry Pieres
Cal
Redown
B. F
Red Wilkes
J. Malcolm Forbes
Today's Big Match Between Fulford and Elliott
In Exposition Park this afternoon at 1 o'clock Fulford and Elliott begin the third of five US shooting matches against live pigeons. Both are premier marksmen, promising a keen contest as they aim to win the championship with trusted birds provided for the event. A local reader questioned how many pigeons they could kill out of 25, signaling strong local interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fulford
Elliott
Exposition Park
United States
Mr. Elliott
Mr. Fulford
Two Americans Cycling World Tour Arrive on Empress of India
On the Empress of India from Cling last night were T. G. Allen and W. L Sachtleben, two young cyclists who started in New York in June 1999. They traveled through England Europe Asia and Japan and leave tomorrow for Frisco to begin the homeward leg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cling
T. G. Allen
W. L Sachtleben
New York
England
Europe
Asia
Japan
Frisco
Paine says no new boat for America's cup defense
General Paine states in a Boston interview that he will not build another vessel for the cup defense. He built the Volunteer because no other volunteers appeared. He believes no emergency exists now and the cup appears likely to be well defended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Dee
General Paine
Brooklyn boxing scene teased with bets and claims
In Chicago Kyar McCantny bets on runners while Joux L Sullivan vows no more fights. Sullivan says his shows draw bigger crowds than Corbette and Fulford defeats Elliott in today’s shooting match. Brooklyn authority notes 20 000 Ald and Brooklyn residents referenced in a chaotic report from the brooklyn magistrates court recap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pitthburg
Brooklyn Magiates
Fine solid silverware sale from Mappin Bros London
Prices near plated goods as Mappin Bros stock arrives from London after customs delay. A 25 percent Christmas sale excludes duty and freight, showcasing sterling silverware praised by the Queen. Mellory Hoene at 77 Fifth Avenue offers self playing organs and fine furniture, with a wide stock and catalogue available by mail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mappin Bros
London
England
Custom House
Oriia Kaufmann
Pistsa
Scerling
Katraaxrs’ Jenkiny
Avery Sae Agen
Cabineen
Mahny
Manor & Horns
Fifth Avenue
Boots on sale for children at Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company
During Christmas week all stores offer children's leather boots with red tops. Regular price 150 dollars, sale price 750 per pair. The promotion appears under the label Kaur Manye' SHos Derantuest. Good Morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company
Great Atlantic and Paetic Tea Company
Beautiful
Local Ward Demands Better Sidewalks Amid Health Alerts
Residents of the Twenty-seventh ward push for improved sidewalks as health officials report five diphtheria and five scarlet fever cases. A reception is planned at Cyclorama Hall for Ravog Bros. & Co. workers tomorrow evening. Neffettse Knowse dies at Allegheny farm aged unknown. A boy of 13 is reported missing from Shady Avenue after leaving with Christmas gifts. A fire at Ban Avon destroys a weave factory building with 2000 loss. A construction accident on Sixth Street Bridge injures Micnatt Moreyy. Milk dealers urged to stir milk to prevent cream separation. City council to meet next Tuesday due to Christmas holiday. Tomas Gallagher injured in a cable car accident. leg amputated. Perce Liprear dies at West Penn Hospital after a tee in the Let district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau of Health
Ravog Bros. & Co
Cyclorama Hall
Nevettse Knovse
Allegheny Farm
Francers
Shady Avenue
East End
Ban Avon
A. M. Tresse
Micnatt Moreyy
Sixth Street
Duquesne Fire Destroys Several Houses and a Factory
A blaze started yesterday morning in two story frame houses owned by George Oliver, destroying six houses and a further dwelling owned by Fred Stuckenberger. One tenant, John Hendrickson, lost money in his room. Losses include Oliver 6500 insured, Stuckenberger likely over a thousand, and a three story Philadelphia factory building sustaining about 60000 in damage. Additional fires in Leighton Buzzard, Derry township, Hamburg and other sites reported, with varied causes and insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duquesne
George Oliver
Tenaots
Fred Stuckenberg
Oliver
Stuckenberger
John Hendrickson
Philadelphia
E. Hanson
Burger
George Butterworth
Met
George H Muarris
Thomas Buck
Joseph Hanson
Leighton-Buzzard
England
Morgan
F. A. Bachman & Co
Derry Township
Mra
B. Blair
Hamburg
Boit & Philippi
Pure Food Products and Miller Bros Advertise Groceries
Pure Food Products and Miller Bros of 18 Federal Street Allegheny advertise as purists in groceries and fi products. They promise the finest and purest goods and reasonable prices with delivery everywhere and offer to send a price list on request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miller Bros
Federal Street
Allegheny
River News And Notes From Louisville Dispatch
River traffic updates from Louisville with notes on weather and water levels. The Charlie McDonald and tow moved downstream for the South while the Sam Brown passed upstream with empties. The Carrie Hope arrived and departed for Leavenworth and other destinations as river conditions shift.
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Dispatch
Louisville
Eky
Charlie McDonald
Sam Brown
Carrie Hope
Leavenworth
Inein
Upper Gauges Show River Conditions and Readings
Reading notes list several river gauges with measurements such as 6 feet 10 inches and falling at one location while others show 6 feet and falling. Weather terms indicate cloudy and cold conditions and a stationary reading at another site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny
Weather and river reports from Wheeling and Cincinnati
The bulletin notes a cold snowy crisis with river levels at Wheeling 18.7 feet and dropping, Cincinnati 17 feet and falling, and clouded, chilly conditions. It lists arrivals and movements from Buckeye state, Memphis, and St. Louis with references to Pittsburg Andes Cincinnati and Parkersburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheeling—Hiver
C. W. Batchetor
Pittsburg
Andes
Cincinnati
Hen Hur
Parkersburg
Lixle Bay
Charleston
Buckeye State
Southside councilman faces hearing after nosmiting wife
Notors, charged before Magistrate Succop, to have a hearing this morning after a postponed session due to the prosecutor’s illness. Other local cases include Grono Easton discharged after larceny allegations at Westinghouse Electric on Garrison alley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southside
Nolden
Grono« Easton
Westinghouse Electric Company
Garrison Alley
Mas
Mionast
McNacty
Beaver Avenue
Grover Rowasp
San Joan
Weather map notes indicate temperature and precipitation
Arrow files show wind and temperature cues with Ogures marking current and changing temps. Qeare beneath notes rain or melted snow in hundreds of an inch over past 12 hours. T denotes trace precipitation and lines indicate pressure and temperature. Storms move west to east in atmospheric waves with cloud crests.
Weather and shopping notes amid cold wave conditions
A Southeastern forecast notes high pressure over the Northwest and a low center east of a region bringing southerly winds and colder temperatures. The report lists temperatures and wind directions, mentions prevailing cold across the country with light snow flurries in the Lower Lake region, and spotlights local store ads for jewelry and groceries in Pittsburgh area outlets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Werather
Lower
Lake
Canadian Northwest
Montana
United States
San Antonio
Corpus Christi
Tex
Fresno
Cal
Silk table sparks Christmas dress interest at $2 a yard
Women anticipate quick purchases as dresses can be made after Christmas. Crystals offer colorings suited for long wraps to pair with evening gowns. The silk table expects lively buying despite holiday timing.
Children’s Kingdom of Dolls and Toys Exhibition
A vivid description of a doll and toy display titled Children’s Kingdom of Dolls and Toys. It promises joy and imagination with regions of toys and dolls, celebrating happiness and worldwide contributions, including fairies and regal costumes.
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Jack McAuliffe
Guttenberg
To-Pay
New Orleans
Lew Tons
Frig
Tek Burge
Coney Island Athletic
Ich
Captain Williams
Crescent City Athletic Club
St. Jermes
McAnnide Stoddard
Judro Richard Ewton
Bill Dwyer
Frank Williams
Eacing
Guitenberg
Plimmer All Right
Messrs
Fulford and Elliott
Procky Wheelmen
Waxcorver, RC
General Sporting Notes
Sterling
Mellory Hoene
Hardman, Krakauer, Voue & Sons
Khimbull
Chicago
Aecolians
Apollans
Patms Lee
J. J. Manlon & Co
H. L. Hunt & Co
Milton Christmaas
Connells
Transner
Tomas Gallagher
Miner
South Haven
Mercy Hospital
Ron
Perce Liprear
West Penn Hospital
Am Tafnee
Jones & Laughlin’s
Jane Street
River News and Notes
Jon, House & Co
Penn Avenue
Pen
Haney & Hares
Grant and
Diamond Streets
P.M
Payre Veal
Abilene
Cloudt
Dra Om
Alveston
Wain
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Weather Bureau
Banowerza
A. W
Ir. U
Vine
Ss. W
Henry Terden
Smithfield Street
Max Klein
Boggs & Buhl
Lewis
Atents
Pistehurg
China
Eric-a-Brac
Nana
Ask
Euy
Gexerte
Will Fey
Malia
Dresser
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