Exposition Park 15 Mile Race Ends In Tie Fluke
A cold icy track at Exposition Park hosted a 15 mile race between E. C. McClelland and J. D. McCabe. McClelland led late, then surged to finish ahead by about 25 yards as McCabe faded. Time kept by no official, gate receipts $157 against a $100 purse, race praised for grit. McCabe departed for the South after the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aesalute
E. C. McClelland
J. D. McCabe
Exposition Park
Ed Wikirk
McClelland
Crounds
John Quinn
Stuart
McCrecland
Sohrman
McCabe
Death of champion Harry Johnson on the Pacific coast
An obituary narrative confirms Harry Johnson died at 1:30 PM on August 8 after a struggle with peritonitis and typhoid fever in Grass Valley and Frisco. Schifferstein oversaw the embalming and shipment of the body to Ht tous per Mrs Johnson’s directions. Johnson had few races in California and suffered a rapid decline with enlarged appetite noted by physicians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Johnson
Gratieman
New York
Billy Dailey
San Francisco
Johnson
Harry
Pacific Coast
Nevada
Peritenitix
Iecompanion
Johnny Haugh
Grass Valley
Foot Hills
Tfarry
Freco
Thin City
Sehifferstein
Sehif
California Footracing Association
Mayor Rose Mourns Loss of Beloved Hunting Dog Wash
Johnstown Pa report of Mayor Rose grieving his famed hunting dog Wash. Bred by Ethan Marcerum of Washington Pa, Wash was praised as one of the best all round hunting dogs in the state and known for retrieves in Cambria and Bedford counties. Wash endured through flood and a stable escape incident before dying, leaving many sportsmen saddened.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dispatch
Jouxstown
Rose
Wash
Ethan Marcerum
Washington, Pa
Chas L. Dick
Cambria
Bedford Counties
Pennsylvania
Reid
Bowen and Gibbons to Fight for $2000 Purse in Audubon Match
A telegram from James Mechan of the Audubon Athletic Association New Orleans confirms an Austin Gibbons versus Andy Bowen boxing match. They will weigh 185 pounds and fight to finish with regulation gloves for a $2000 purse before the Audubon in the first week of March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illustrated News Office
James Mechan
Audubon Athletic Association of
New Orleans
Austin Gibbons
Andy Bowen
Jim Gibbons
Austin
New York
Audubon
Bowen
Carson Will Fight Martin Under Queensberry Rules
A challenge was left at this office offering J. H. Carson to fight John Martin under Queensberry rules for £10 or £990 a side. The clash would occur within one month after articles are signed, with Martin meeting Carson at The Deraton office to finalize the match.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Carson
John Martin
Queensberry
Martin
Deraton
Yale and Harvard Settle Into Even Matchups
Stain December 3 Yale College football stars Podge Heffelfinger S Mercis éh and B Morrison arrived for holidays. Heffelfinger joined a ball park practice while noting Yale seeks one final zone with Harvard, which prefers the status quo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yale
Harvard
St.ain
Podge” Heffelfinger
S. Merciséh
B. Morrison
Fudge
Hichfelfinger
Speer Princston
Selene
Theed Grote
National League Chief Sees Quiet After Meetings
National League President Young states business is quiet ahead of mid January talks to reconcile league and Brotherhood. He says no player will be punished for Brotherhood ties, salaries based on merit, and harmony efforts will restore baseball to pre Brotherhood conditions. He notes recruiting progress in 1891 and strong attendance in the Western League amid the ongoing consolidation debates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasuliscton
National League
Young
ISL
League
Brotherhood
The
New York
United States
Pillsbare
Cincinnati
Brooks
Cleveland
Kradkoff
Wilmot Considers Leaving Anson for St Paul
Walter Wilmot, Anson’s left fielder, traveled from St Paul to Chicago for the holidays. He hopes to join the St Paul Western Association club next season, seeking a release from Spalding and Anson to play north. Wilmot’s aim is to advance his career with Ryan and Duffy absent, making a release acceptable to Anson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cacaco
Dec. S
Walter Wilmot
Anson
Chicago
St. Paul
Wilmot
Western Association
Hae
Minnesota
Washington
Spalding
Iimot
Ryan
Duffy
Dempsey Training in Galveston for Fitzsimmons Title Fight
Galveston reports Jack Dempsey the middleweight champion trains there for the 12000 title bout with Bob Fitzsimmons. E T Dodds leads Galveston Athletic Club backing Dempsey while betting heats up. Dempsey eyes weight limits, cites confidence, and worries over referee bias as arrangements unfold ahead of the New Orleans trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galveston
Tex
Dec. i
Jack Dempsey
Bob Fitzsimmons
E. T. Dodds
Galveston Athletic Club
Dempsey
New Orleans
Pugil
New Zealand
Fitzsimmons
Dempse
Jack McAuliffe
England
Olympic Club
Police Gazette
New York
Epic Club
Jere Duon
Frank Stevenson
Gus Tuthill
Laree
Jere Dunn
Buffalo Fight Fraud Claims Spark Indictment Debate
In Berra on December 22, the German-Unknown prize fight scandal dominates sports talk. Assistant District Attorney Kenepick sees possible indictments for several participants as details of a swindle emerge. Wrestler Faulkner insists the bout was fair while others allege manipulation by Murphy and an opportunistic stake holder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berra
Kenepick
Murphy
James H. Paulkner
Faulkner
Gorman
Buffalo
Ed Gorman
Dispatch
Wright
Detroit
Wants to be Professional. O'Brien seeks rematch after loss
Danny O'Brien ex amateur champion sporter of America, defeated by Tim Murphy in the championship, expresses dissatisfaction with the referee’s verdict. He volunteers to fight Tommygo the Harlem Spower or St Paul Kid, aiming for a finish bout at weights he can handle, backed by New York brokers. He remains employed at the New York Stock Exchange as messenger supervisor and plans another bout to settle scores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Danny O'Brien
Sporrer
America
Tim Murphy
Tommy Go
Harlem Spower
St. Paul Kid
Billy Murray
Danny
New York Stock Exchange
O’brien
Etape
Bavarday
Tow Hamwowp
Nicholas
Monongahela City
Parr
Fat Killen
Frank Glover
Chicago
St. Paul
Jar Faars
Larry Twitchell
Darby O' Brien
al Johnson
Jim McTee
Gants
Elsc
Hradyk
Squire Oe
Neva
Muth'e
Malachy Hogan
New Orleans
peer-Fitzsimmons Mill
Board of Trade
Bostos
M. J. Kelly
Ed Crane
Morgan Murphy
Tom Vu
Harry Stover
Arthur Irwin
Artie Latham
Don Jialley
Tom McCarthy
Paul Radford
John Iewin
Joln
Dar Bas
Madison Square Garden
Kelly
Boston
England
KE. H. Moor
Melrose
Boston Beach
Local clubs seek trophy in slam between two rivals
A lively preview notes two top teams the Manhattans and the New Yorks eyeing a valuable trophy. The piece highlights their sharp form and predicts a decisive battle to fill any arena nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O'Brien
Manhattans
The
New Yorks
Local grid clash ends in 2102 tie at Fairview Park
McKeesport report describes a dramatic football game between local and Shaver teams at Fairview Park. After two and a half hours neither side scored until late. final score listed as 2 to 2 with a large crowd watching and bets placed amid the excitement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKeesport
Dispatch
Fairview Park
Irish Americans Win Gaelic Association Football Match
New York December 2 Irish American club defeated Saas Secnenias at the ser rea ground motion under Gaelic Association rules. The Irish Americans won by ten points to none.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Saas Secnenias Ens Puget
Squirrel Hill gun shoot hampered by weather
Weather spoiled the Squirrel Hill gun shoot with poor conditions. two matches were completed, results show Turner won the first and then again top in the second keystone match, Levis and McKnight placed among others. Additional notes mention umpire GAFFNEY and local sporting chatter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Squirrel Hill
Kees
Turner
Gnyder
Secon
Wid
Levis
J. and Cochran
Keystones
J. McKnight, Jr
Podlewski Mystery Draws NY Vigilant Searches
Special telegram reports Nihilists in New York deny knowledge of Podlewski, the Russian Nihilist accused in Paris. Extradition doubts loom as officials weigh political nature of the crime and potential federal court involvement. Pinkerton and American detectives are said to assist in tracking the fugitive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
New York
Podlewski
Silverstoff
Paris
Russia
Podlewksy
Christmas Wedding in Allegheny Welcomes Harrington and McAfee
Miss Winifred Harrington and Joseph McAfee were married in the home of Councilman Robert McAfee in Allegheny eleventh ward. Rev. Samuel J. Glass performed the ceremony. A wedding supper and reception followed. The couple depart for Baltimore with plans to visit Washington and the South.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert McAfee
Allegheny
Winifred Harrington
Joseph McAfee
Harrington
McAtfee
Samuel J. Glass
Baltimore
Washington
South
Bloody Kansas City Tragedy Ends in Double Murder
A color man Silas Mickel killed his step daughter Emma McLeod and wounded his wife at 72 West Tenth Street St Paul before shooting himself with two six shott ers. The scene left Mrs Mickel gravely wounded and Mickel dead in a kitchen pool of blood. no witnesses were heard and the incident follows two other killings in the city within two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
Silas Mickel
Emma McLeod
West Tenth Street
St. Peter
Mickel
Michel
A Bad Politician Killed in Carrollton Mississippi
On December 25 Carrollton Mississippi postmaster John Prentiss Matthews a Republican and local political figure was killed on the principal street by P B McBride a druggist. Matthews earlier cursed threatened and armed with a Winchester while McBride fired as Matthews advanced toward his store. The incident followed a dispute at the post office and Matthews had terrorized the town with profane outbursts and threats before the fatal shooting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrollton
Miss
John Prentiss Matthews
P. &. McBride
Matthews
McBride & Co
McBride
Young McBride
Ee Matthews
McBride &O
A Private Watchman Murdered in Norrose
Early today J F Brady a fireman with the Cotton Compress Association asked watchman C J Colcutt to arrest a man. Colcutt refused. Brady returned and shot Colcutt in the head while he ate dinner with his wife and two grandchildren present. Brady was arrested as a crowd nearly lynched him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colcutt
Brady
Prison death by inmate in Prescott Utah after killing guard
John M. Stoop admitted fatally shooting Grant Le Barr at Peck mine Sunday night. He slashed his own throat with a razor in his jail cell, collapsed in the corridor and died within five minutes. Preliminary examination set for December 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prescott, Urit
John M. Stoop
Grant le Barr
Peck Mine
Stoop
Holiday profits vanish as store robbed in Manson
William Bartlett, proprietor of a Dakotas drug store, was knocked senseless by two strangers before midnight. They escaped with 3000 dollars from the safe. Word later came that the men had been captured and Bartlett planned to travel to Winnifred to identify them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manson
Dak
William Bartlett
Bartlett
Winnifred
Barnlett
Son Kills Wife in Dispute and Escapes
A son fatally shot his wife after a domestic dispute then fled the scene. Police search is underway for the suspect as details remain scarce and no arrest has been reported.
Four Christmas crime sprees shock Kansas City readers
Christmas night in Kansas City saw four violent clashes. William Barnes was fatally wounded by George Taylor after a hatchet attack. William Rockwell fired on his former sweetheart, injuring her and her daughter. Oliver White gravely wounded Alice Lawson. Vinegar Tom and Charles Morton clashed as a revolver discharged injuring John C. A. in the thigh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
William Barnes
George Taylor
Taylor
Barnes
William Rockwell
Rockwell
Oliver White
Alice Lawson
Vinegar
Tom
Charles Morton
John C. A
Young Mourerress in Jersey City Party Tragedy
A 15 year old girl Maggie Murphy struck Edward McDermott with an ox weapon during a Morgan street party in Jersey City. McDermott suffered a crushed skull and was admitted to City Hospital. Murphy was arrested following the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jersey Crry
N. J
Maggie Murphy
Edward McDermott
Morgan Street
Miss Murphy
McDermott
Drunken shootout kills John Parton in Kentucky
In Chilesburg, Kentucky a drunken fracas ended in a fatal shooting. John Parton from Jack's Creek was killed and two or three others were injured as a fusillade of over 100 shots erupted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Chilesburg
This County
John Parton
Jack's Creek
Ghostly Visitant Haunts Twentieth Ward Residents
A white robed ghost appears near Liberty and Winebiddle avenues near Ben Venue. Officer Peter Schultz pursues the specter, but the chase ends when he sprains his ankle. He vows vengeance and aims to trap the apparition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twentieth Ward
Ben
Liberty
Winebiddle Avenues
Brophy
Peter Schultz
Seventeenth Ward
Seventeenth Ward Polices
Liberty Avenue
Ben Venue
Buffalo considers tariff on imported Canadian natural gas
The Buffalo customs chief asked if gas imported from Canada is dutiable. Assistant Secretary Spaulding agrees illuminating gas is a merchantable movable commodity, measurable by meter, and should be taxed at 10 percent ad valorem as an unenumerated unmanufactured article.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
N. Y
Treasury Department
Canada
Buffalo Natural Gas and Fuel Company
Niagara River
Spaulding
Department
Fire Destroys Large Factory in Cincinnati
A large blaze at the American Faucet and Bung Manufacturing Company in Cincinnati started at 8:30 AM in a volatile area of combustible buildings. Firefighters confined the flames to the basement and first three stories, saving much stock but ruinous water damage and ruined machinery. Loss estimated over $20,000 with insurance coverage. incendiary origin suspected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faucet and Bung Manufacturing Company
Indians Surrender as War Ends and Forced Marches Reported
Major Carroll leads 55 cavalry on a 65 mile night march to aid Captain Fountain surrounded by 500 Indians at Cave Hills. Dispatches from Pierre announce the Indian war there is over with arms stacked at the agency and captives surrendered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dickeysox
N. Car
Major Carroll
New England City
Fort Yates
Fountain
Eighth Cavalry
Cave Hills
Carroll
Norville
Pierre
Fort Bennett
Bennett
Miles
Agent Palmer
Aptain Hearst
Fort Sully
Slitting Bull
Sitting Bull
Cheyenne
Standing Rock
Duprees
Ottawa
Ont
Mounted Police Department
Herchmer
The Mysterious Giver Receives Secret Christmas Gifts
Coroner Mc Dowell received a gold headed cane and a silver set for his wife and family from an unknown friend. Bayley Bros. were given two silver pitchers and an eel punch bowl, all elaborately engraved. The givers chose to remain anonymous, adding to the festive mystery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McDowell
Bayley Bros
Pardon Grants to Arsonist and Prisoner Returns
James McKenna of Westmoreland county secured a pardon after his wife remitted two years of a five year arson sentence, without an attorney, presenting substantiation to the Pardons Board. Jacob Bobbs of Scottdale was released after a five year term linked to the May Sullivan case. Other items include Knapp Brothers staff gifts to Patrick Way’s bed-slat clash and minor fines for insults to officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James McKenna
Westmoreland County
Jacob Bobbs
Scottdale
May Sullivan
Patrick Way
Beers and
Liston
Succop
Way
Liberty
Dredge Device Aids Oyster Star Fish Harvest In Conn
In Bridgeport Connecticut oyster men praise a new star fish dredge devised by Thomas Thomas of New Haven. A map like device runs on runners over beds with mop threads that attract star fish which cling and are lifted to the surface in hot water releasing them. The method is said to increase star catch tenfold and protect beds for the market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
Conn
Thomas Thomas
New Haven
Wanderers From the Southside Seek Warmth on Christmas Eve
A Welch couple from the Southside entered Mc Clurg's cigar store on Fifth Avenue with a baby and a 23 year old child crying bitterly. Tom Wallace sheltered them in his restaurant, as the two wandered city streets seeking warmth after a snowbound Christmas. The report notes the contrasting lives of city dwellers and comments on social awareness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McClurg
Fifth Avenue
Tom Wallace
Southside
Monongahela
Self-solemnized marriage in Johnstown shocks Cambria county
In Johnstown Cambria county, Amos Solea and Kate K Layton entered a self united marriage on December first. They obtained a declaration from the Orphans Court Clerk that there was no impediment and witnessed the event with A H Henles and Morais Natha S signing. This is the first known case of its kind in Cambria county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnstown
Cambria
Orphans’ Court
Boles
Kate K. Layton
A. H. Henles
Morais Natha ® S
Cambria County
Fire-Laddies Not Forgotten Big Cake and Christmas Tree
Baker F Haller on Fifth Avenue near Pride Street presented Engine Company No 4 with a large fruitcake for Christmas. He has given treats for 13 years. James Buros received a decorated Christmas tree from the company. Police Magistrate Leslie of station 5 gave each officer gloves as a Christmas gift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Haller
Fifth Avenue
Pride Street
Haller
James Buros
Leslie
John Miller Fined for Unlicensed Orange Sale on Carson Street
John Miller was fined three dollars plus costs for selling oranges on Carson street without a license. The fruit was described as good quality but the violation led to the penalties. he paid the fine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Miller
Carson Street
John
Trio Freed After Counterfeit Charge Lack of Evidence
Patrick Butler Harry Kernele and Philip Goodboy were arrested on a counterfeit money charge but all were discharged when no evidence showed any counterfeit notes had entered circulation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick Butler
Harry Kernele
Philip Goodboy
Knights Templars Christmas Honors Grand Master Gobin
A nationwide Knights Templar demonstration honors Grand Master J. P. Gobin of Lebanon Pennsylvania with five hundred Erie participants joining eighty thousand others in a noon testimonial on December 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gobin
Lebanon, Pa
Ente
Erie Knights Templar
Knights Templar
United States
J. P. 5. Gobin
Lebanon
Shot by His Hired Man on Ohio Farm
Newcomerstown Ohio December 25 James Booth a farmer was shot at his breakfast table by Henry Worley one of his hands after a quarrel following drinking the day before Worley fled as citizens search the area The incident occurred four miles from Newcomerstown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newcomerstown
James Booth
Henry Worley
Worley
Pierce In Lead In North Dakota Senate Vote
McKenzie supporters and Senator McCormack align on early Senate race estimates. Pierce leads with 21 votes to Ball 20 and Hansbrough 15, with 65 Republican votes tally and 28 Democrats and independents likely to back McCormack. Republicans aim for 69 votes, Pierce claiming 30 with Ball at 18 as labor members side with McCormack bloc.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bismarce
N. D
McKenzie
McCormack
United States
Pierce
Ball
Hansbrough
Lemour
Laborer Injured as Iron Ore Falls at Jones and Laughlins Plant
Steven Small, a laborer at Jones and Laughlins forge at Frankstown, was taken to Mercy Hospital yesterday after a large mass of iron ore fell and broke his ankle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steven Small
Jones & Laughlins
Frankstown
Mercy Hospital
People Who Come and Go In Early Atlantic City Trip
M H Danziger and wife Jeff travel to Atlantic City where Danziger hopes to regain health in coming weeks. John A Murray, former local news writer now at Princeton class of 94, returns for holidays. Mrs F Roby and Mrs Otto Weigand of Alamota California registered at the Duquesne. Captain W W O'Neill leaves for Cincinnati.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. H. Danziger
Jeff
Atlantic City
John A. Murray
Princeton
F. Roby
Otto Weigand
Alamota
Cal
Duquesne
W. W. O'Neill
Cincinnati
Pictures The deepest price cut in this department
Big sale at Bennett & Co Ledinn Hatters Farm Corner Wood Street Fifth Avenue. 500 pictures at 200, 400 pictures at 135, 250 pictures at 100, 200 pictures at Th. J. G. Bennett & Co. Fine potteries piano lamps and pictures offered at slaughter prices to move stock. Limited one day sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ledinn
Wood Street
Fifth Avenue
Weather Telegrams Report River Levels and Conditions
MoncaxTows Fiver seven feet inches and falling with cloudy weather. Knownstille River eight feet six inches and falling, cloudy and cool. Warren River two point three feet and stationary with cloudy cold. Wheeling River thirteen feet six inches and falling with snow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren—River
Wheeling
Snowin
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McClellan
Trian
Baseball
Genea
Bprintier Johnson
Champion Banner
Gibbons
Carson
University of Minnesota
Morrison
ME. Young
Dempsey and Fitzsimmons
Jimmy Faulkner
Sporting
Gaffney
Sn Gur Hecker
Tommy Warnex
Tommy Miller
Indianapello
Mark Baldwin
Syoxer
McLean
Stanory
Paramatta
Kemp
Crete Enery
Stanbury
Aldean
Tanyson Stanbury
Siliverskoff
Hymen
Santa Claus
Winchester
Woolly West
Another
Redskins
Laurence A. Knapp
Knapp Brothers
Diamond Market Fish Dealers
John A. Schaffer
Mr. Knapp
Officer Young
John Murphy
P.C.C.C
Pittsburg
Pittsburg Combination Clothing Company
Grant and Diamond
the Court House
Wanderers
Jounstown
Amos Solea
Kate K. Larrox
Company No. 4
Knights Templars
Ohio
Baton Roves
William John
North Dakota
J. G. Bennett & Co
Boees & But
Wisters Pexxsytra- Sia
West Virginia
Pittseueg
United States Signal Service
Special Weather Report
Louisana
Manitoba
Lake Region
Atlantic
Mississippi River
New England
Maine
Gulf and
South Atlantic States
Mark
Charles A. Vogeler CO
Galtiners
Liberty ST
L. Goldsmit & Bro
Pittsburg, PA
Degatl
State OF Pennsylvania
Sn Couty
Alleghery
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
John T. Moss
Westmorelan County
Deaneytvania
Klein
Alleheny
T. Moss
Narshall H. Reno
Gore
Max Hlein
Federal Street
Allerheny
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