Ruffian Lords and a 6 Day Pedestrian Daily
In a Sporting News roundup, Philadelphia club comments on baseball matters, E. C. Mc Clelland defeats Miller in a 10 mile race, and Hecelman still leads the local pedestrian contest. Cable dispatch from Loxpor reports the Smith Slavin fight ended by private malice with Abingdon leading the ring, supporters praising Slavin while questioning Smith and crowd discipline.
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Philadelphia
E. C. McClelland
Pittsburger
Miller
Hecelman
Loxpor
Smith-Slavin
Slavin
Viscount Mandeville
Bessie
Belwood
Baird
Ilias Abingdon
Slavin Champion Named by Pelican Club for English Title
The Pelican Club resolves to salute Frank P Slavin the Australian boxer as England's champion and plan a presentation after his Belgian bout against Jem Smith near Bruges His courage amid rough treatment at ringside is praised and a symbolic award is to be given while Smith's umpire role is noted
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Loxpox
Pelican Club
Frank P. Slavin
Roughs
Jem Smith
Bruges
Belgium
Slavin
England
Es Eer
Smith
Wtoins
Sachik
Sumith
Beach Talks with Phillies Highlight Prospects
President Beach visits New York on December 24 to discuss the Philadelphia club. He meets with Keefe and Benson and comments on Ward and the players movement, noting the Phillies possess strong talent and potential for a league knockout. He signals readiness to share war information and weighs the impact of recent market shifts on the roster.
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Phillies
Youk
President Beach
Philadelphia
Gotham
Keefe & Becanpoon
Snd
Thz Distarcn
Ward
Phils
Delphia
Geny Rees
Dispatch
Thompson
Hegelman Still Leads After Close Race on Track
Hegelman maintains first place as Noremac and Spicer push contenders yesterday. Noremac fell ill with vomiting and stomach troubles, leaving the track several times while Herty struggled with form. Final midnight scores show Hegelman leading with teammates and rivals tight behind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herty
Noremac
SD Stesevnds
Gilek
Hegelman
Midaigh
Milea
Daniel J. Hearty
Peter Hegelmas
George Noremac
Peter Golden
John Spicer
Andy Selbert
Dohn Glick
Teemer Discusses World Championship Sculling Plan and Gandaur Critique
December 4 MecKierzpert John Teemer states confidence in Thayer purse world championship plan with Kemp Stansberry and possibly other professionals joining. He says he will enter regardless of others and disputes Gandaur’s criticisms, recalling past races to compare prowess and claim he defeated Gandaur in several contests.
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McKxresfort
Tharer
John Teemer
Thayer
Kemp
Stansberry
America
Jake Gandaur
Gandaur
Bia
New Orleans
Wood
Tench
Entries at Clifton for tomorrow race card
The Clifton track presents a New Year program with three races. First race five furlongs features Royal Garter Guardsman Moonstone Squandre Kittie Pease Gounod Highland Mary Prospect Peril Mollie Thomas Hed Leaf Little Mickey Lorris Isis and others. Second race six and a half furlongs lists Poratello Manhattan King Arthur Brown Charlie Fannie Theora Hadiant Gregory Michiana and more. Third race includes Hover tae Falcon Bedligat Mutmar Spectrabe Vian King Norfolk Zangbar Banbridge Charlie Russah Healey Hoag and others.
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Istecial
Clifton
Royal Garter I
Guardsman
Moonstone
Squandre
Kittie Pease
Gounod
Highland Mary
Prospect If
Peril
Mollie Thomas
Hed Leaf
Little Mickey
Lorris
Marshall Luke
Isis
Poratello
Manhattan
Ieeeee King Arthur
Brown Charlie
Mitchell's Opinions on the Sisrin Smith Battle
Charley Mitchell, who supported Frank P. Sisrin in the Australian champion's bout with Jem Smith, is indignant at the foul play during the match. The dispute centers on alleged interference by Ingham, who robbed Smith of a decisive advantage, with the fight lasting 12 rounds.
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Loroox
Charley Mitchell
Frank P. Sisrin
Jem Smith
Rae — Ingham
eLoon
A Promising Pitcher and Local Signings Rise
A young local pitcher shows promise amid rain delays and growing signings among amateur teams. If his past record holds, he could become a valuable asset for any minor league club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lon P of
Tof
Ampateur
Baltimore Baseball Manager Files Libel Suit over Insane Claim
Philadelphia December 24 Wm Barnie manager of the Baltimore team yesterday began a libel suit against Mrs Gostys W Cullits and a suit for slander alleging an earlier Ledger story published December 6 stated Barnie was insane and confined in an asylum.
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Philadelphia
Wm. Barnie
Baltimore Baseball
Eeseterday
Uae
Gostys
Ee Pa Barvie
Agner
Ledger
Barnie
Man Wins Wager After Eating Quail in Eight Days
Baltimore Maryland December Carroll McGill completed his challenge by eating a quail in eight days, winning the wager and claiming the prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
M—Carroll
McGill
Boston League Club Manager Declines Signing Dinner Guest
In HouTone Massachusetts on December 24 manager Belee of the Boston League Club hosted Balibi at a dinner but Balibi declined to sign.
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HouTone
Mass
Belee
Boston
Yas Balibi
Bess
Pugilist Dond LovINVILLE Returns to Bosmeat Scene
A faded report recalls old fighter Dond LovINVILLE once known in Bosmeat, noting his veteran status and travel to the area this December as part of a local boxing reminiscence.
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Dond. Lovinville
Jack Sanders
Bosmeat
Hughes Signe Wit the Brooktrun
Mickeay Hughes signs a document in New York on December 24 as part of a telegraph to the Dib Atch.
McClelland Beats Miller In Ten Mile Toe-Toe Race
In a sparsely attended match at Pittaburg, McClelland defeats Miller over ten miles after Miller falters near the end. Wagers around 61,000 and a busy crowd follow the event as Miller collapses and is helped to his dressing room. Barney Crossin serves as referee.
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Miller
Mefecual
Birfatch
Priladeif Sia
Alexander Miller
McClelland
Pittaburg
McAlelland
Elmnod
Kacen
Lolland
Injunction Discussed In New York Baseball Case
New York officials discuss a restraining action against John Ward by the New York League club to stop him from playing with the Brotherhood. The suit, filed in Supreme Court, sets January 6 for argument and cites Ward’s contract and reserve clause as grounds. Affidavits from President Day and Superintendent Bell accompany the complaint along with Ward’s two contracts.
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New York
John Ward
Brotherhood
Supreme Court
Ward
Ee Ane Cans
President Day
Bell
Brutal Prize Fight Near Plymouth Ends With Fatal Injuries
In Wilkes Barre Pa four miles from Plymouth a brutal prize fight between James Burns and James Farrell lasted four rounds. Barna, unable to respond in the final round, collapsed and died later from internal injuries. medical staff rushed him to a facility, but death was reported as imminent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilk
sBakre
Plymouth
James Burns
James Farrell
Tous
Sores Beck
Barna
Manager Barris Returns From Northern Trip
Barris arrived home last night from a northern trip and says the mission to organize an Atlantic club is successful. He is pleased with the progress and expects active support for the project.
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Legram
Dgfatch
Baltimons
Barris
Winter meeting opens with brisk pace and big crowd
New Orleans reports the eleventh day of winter meeting with pleasant weather, track fast, and strong attendance. Colonel R W Simmons officiated in the judge’s stand for the first time this season as horses Starters in the races produced close finishes and competitive times. Ireland led early in the first race with Hardy second and Puente third, while Remersel and Cashier showed strong efforts in subsequent events. Racing resumes Thursday with more action expected.
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New Orleans
R. W. Simmons
New York
Sree Coceurbantie
Puente Hi Bary
Twas
Ireland
Hardy
Po Se Reer Clarke
Pwentes
Charen Hardy
Rie Jones
Dea
Vinnie Davia
Jeep Rata Prise
Aimoet
Roe
Gora
Guttenburg Meet Results Reported In Racing Cards
Local Guttenburg meet results list multiple races with winners and places. Jim Gates wins the first leg over Miner and Thad Rowe with betting odds noted, followed by a seven furlong selling won by HKerman King, and other placings including Boodle and Bradford in subsequent heats.
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Guttenburg
New York
Jim Gates
Miner
Thad Rowe
Dim Gates
Toland
Miller
Land &To
Thad
Land
Hkerman
King Idie
Boodle
Jerman
Sporting Nees and Contract Rumors Circulate
Mickey Welch has requested a National League contract while Arthur Upham asserts readiness to challenge any middleweight. The report mentions Upham signing with a New York backer and a diamond ring awarded if he wins. Sam Thompson expresses doubt about the Brotherhood’s future and his own position.
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Sporting Nees
Mickey Welch
Arthur Upham
Arthur
New York
Benbabet Gan AX
Hegelman
Sam Thompsor
Brotherhood
Pope receives Sacred College as church faces crisis
The Pope addressed the newly assembled Sacred College of Cardinals in Rome. He spoke of the church’s persecution and faith, promising to shortly address duties in this crisis and reaffirming the Holy See’s resolve.
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College of A
Moeie
Savas
Windom invites bids for 20 year Alaska fur seal monopoly
Secretary Windom advertises sealed proposals for the exclusive right to take fur seals on St Paul and St George islands for 20 years from May 1 1890. The Alaska Commercial Company holds the prior monopoly and may bid again. Expected profits run into millions with required island schools and labor payments. Captain Kohl defends the monopoly amid claims of reduced catch.
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Windom
United States
Purnape
Pxia
St. Paul
St. George
Alanka
Alaska Commercial Company
Alaska Commercial Com
Agit
Pico Ag
Asherien
Ae Tae
Ork Nak
Poollatle Snak
Captain Kohl
Continental Hotel
Receetary Windom
Victoria
Kohl
Preble & Co assigns assets to Bassford in New York
Jacob Q Preble and Walter B Preble of J Q Preble & Co wholesale stationers at 10 and 12 Thomas St assign to Thomas Bassford without preference. Notes held by local banks total about 350000 spread across 20 banks. Sheffield heirs win 30000 against Sheffield & Son filed at Kingston. Company creditors include Saugerties Blank Book and Wabash Manufacturing. Debt estimates vary, with bank official skeptical of higher totals.
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New York
Jacob Q. Preble
Walter EB. Preble
B. Sheffield & Son
Kingston
Preble & Co
Saugerties
Eld & Co
Savanah
Vet
Popsideronie Eipenseen
Woman's Pickle Fancy. A Kentucky Bride Changes Her Mind
A sensational marriage from Maysville Kentucky reports Miss Emma Mays weds Robert Chewning on wedding eve at the Maysville Hotel. The match, opposed by her family and tied to a planned engagement to Kelly, ends with a bridal vow and local shock as the couple marry despite objections.
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Maysville
Emma Mays
Robert Chewning
Maya
Betawe
Kelly
Brownot
Maya Ty Ke
Belog Wade
Chewin
Mayaville
Dr. Ashburner Dead in West Virginia Family Notices
Dr. Ashburner, a noted author of scientific works and statistics pamphlets, died recently. He leaves a widow Miss Roberta John of Pottsville and four children from an English family. Remains to be interred in Philadelphia. burial location undecided. He had ties to Duquenne and Soo clubs and carried life insurance.
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Episcopal
Newark
Uf Trinity Church
Chi
Tucker
Charleston
W. Va
Roberta John
Potteville
Tero Bright
Philadel
Ashburner
Duquenne
Soo
Windoms Compromise Bill on silver policy outlined in telegram
Washington December 24 A telegram reports the Secretary of the Treasury is drafting a bill to issue treasury notes on silver bullion in the mints. The Coinage Committee is favored to handle it with a bi metal policy view. Members Bartina Bland favor radical free coinage while Carter of Montana may back the compromise. The panel is divided, described as neither gold nor silver but bi metallic.
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Monsere
Wasninotox
Secretary of the Treasury
Congress
Treasury
Conger
Iowa
Bartina
Bland
Carter
Montana
Suit rules celluloid term trademark against rival
Justice Bradley rules that the term celluloid is a noun of creation and grants a perpetual injunction against the use of the word by the Wilmington Cellonite Company in any form. The case, begun a year ago by Celluloid Manufacturing of New York and Newark, cites dictionary evidence and trademark defense.
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New York
Celluloid Manufacturing Company
Newark
Cellonite Manufacturing Company
Wilmington
Del
Justice Bradley
United States Circuit Court of New Jersey
Celllonite
Solemn Funeral Arrangements for Hon H W Grady
Funeral plans for Hon H W Grady are finalized in Atlanta. The private ceremony will begin tomorrow at 10 o clock with a procession from the residence to First Methodist Church and on to the cemetery. Committees from the Council Chamber of Commerce and other orders will escort the body. Enduring solemnity marks the event with no uniforms or regalia permitted. Prominent state figures will attend the services.
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Atlanta
H. W. Grady
First Methodist Church
Council
Chamber of Commerce
Petrolia Council Appeals for Public Aid After Fire
The Petrolia Town Council asks liberal people to aid afflicted families left homeless by a recent fire. Resolutions authorize a relief fund and direct distribution through a council committee, with newspaper acknowledgment of contributions.
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Feprcial
Petrolia
God Petra
Eby
Orien al Geveronus
AK Council
Coroner's Verdict On Death Of Meggie McQuaid At Jail
Inquest finds Maggie McQuaid died from exhaustion while confined in jail. Jury states jail staff bears no blame and recommends reforms. Coroner reports misstatements in original account and notes lapses in care.
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Maggie McQuaid
Money in Politics Urges Businessmen to Back Campaigns
At the New England Society festival in Philadelphia, John Wanamaker urged business leaders to invest in campaigns. He fought for moving Harrisburg to Philadelphia, funding schools, and improving elections, while stressing reconciliation between North and South and aid for the colored race.
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Philadelphia
New England Society of Pennsylvania
John Wanamaker
Lymsa Abbott
P. Breckenridge
Kentucky
Benjamin Butterworth
Ohio
Horace Porter
New York
W. M
Ben Franklin
Harrisburg
Ark
Wanamaker
Canandsigua Firebugs Strike Seven Buildings
Canandaigua New York December 4 A gang of fire bugs set seven buildings ablaze in Garvnd path of the village hill destroying two barns and a summer residence of F. F. Thompson of New York City. Fire alarms followed rapidly as firefighters pursued the vandals amid a renewed reign of terror once feared in the village.
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Cananparoua
N. Y
Canandsigua Fire Department
Sefa
Garvnd
Sonneberg
F. F. Thompson
New York City
oKeohnie Mercy
William Adams
Useless Love Charms End in Fraud and Arrest
A separated wife describes how she paid a fortune teller Mme. Marie for love charms and powders to win back her husband. After a failed ritual at midnight and another purchase of powders, the charm seller took more money and then her pictures and furniture. Authorities arrested Mme. Marie, and the woman posted bail.
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Ried
Grep
Keane
Mme
Marie
A Brash Talk on Oil Stock Prices and Market Fears
An old operator and trader discuss the stock of oil, noting bets on margins and speculation by bears and longs. He predicts a radical change as the industry shifts with refineries, futures, and the outlook for crude, while field news remains light and a Mull well near Morris is reported to have come in at about 76 barrels per day.
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Bolls
Bears
Longs
Shorts
Fourth Avenue
McGinty
Ibe Mousaly Pany
Lima
Pennsylvania
Asia
Seeam
Jett
Morris
River Telegrams Weather Summary
Brownsville river 1 inch and falling with cloudy weather. Moncawstown river 4 feet and rising then clear with thermometer reading 0. Waxnan river 2 310 feet and falling with mild weather and light rain.
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Brownsville
Waxnan
A Cluster of Rosebuds Debutantes at McLean Dinner
A Washington dispatch reports a formal season opening dinner at John G. McLean's residence. Debutantes at the table wore rose bud decorations and included Hattie Blaine Louise Bainbridge Myer Laura Jackson Rachel Cameron and others with Secretary Blaine as host guest.
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Falr
John BR. McLean
Wasuixeton
John RE. McLean
Mr. McLean
Blaine
Misa Hattie Blaine
Misa’ Louise Bainbridge
Miss Myer
Laura Jackson
Rachel Cameron
Adams
Pauncefote
Daugh
Nervine Restorative to Brain and Nervous System
Remedy touts Nervine Restorative as a pure wholesome cure for brain and nervous system ailments. Claims no substitute exists and promises new life and vitality.
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