McLelland's Challenge and Hegelman Lead Local Race
Boxing and prize fighting dominate local sports news as Hegelman leads a 72 hour race while McLelland issues a challenge. Bari Doran, a notable exponents of the sport, returns to Pittsburgh after a career including battles with Colorado champion H. S. Frazier. Doran discusses boxing versus bare knuckle fighting and notes boxing improves discipline, with glove contests growing in Texas and a Dallas club offering purses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hegelman
Texas
Dallas
Dogan
Fists and Gloves Old Style Versus New Methods
Fragmentary fashion piece on boxing history contrasts old and new fighting styles under the headline Fists and Gloves. It sketches a battered fighter regaining use of a damaged arm and notes how spectators and fighters discuss past and present pugilism amid smoky, tense exchanges.
Australian pugilist Slavin replies to Pelican Club challenge
Loxpon December 21 Slavin writes back after the Pelican Club said it would recognize him as champion of England and expel him for the disgraceful Spasies act. He contests the ouster and defends his conduct in a decisive reply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loxpon
Slavin
Pelican Club
England
Fois
Winter meeting opens with cloudy warm weather
New Orleans December 2 reports a winter meeting day with a fast track. In the first race over six furlongs Probus Diol Berlin Mollie Harty and Dulume TH led early and finished with Mollie Harty first by a length. Berlin second two lengths behind. Frobus third and Merths last. Time 1 14. Second race details incomplete with early leaders and placements noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Probus Diol
Berlin
Mollie Harty
Dulume
Dehmeted
Molle Hardy
Frobus
Merths
Stilling
Bow Hive
Hollywood
Geb Bance
Nickle Pinte
Burfen
View Regent
Auckle Plate
Vier Rerent Nance
RaMflen
Golden and Hegelman Duel In Close Race At Track
A tense contest unfolds between Golden and Hegelman with Hegelman tiring as Golden opens a four mile lead before fading. Herty drops back while Connors fights for third with Glick and Siebert nearby as bettors eye New Year’s Day aftermidnight scores show Herty, Hegelman, Golden and Glick in a tight field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pitts
Golden
Hegelman
Fiona
Herty
Connors
Glick
Andy Siebert
Day
Noremac
Daniel J. Herty
Peter Hegelman
Clifton Entries Special Telegram to The Dispatch
New York December entries list at Clifton for tomorrow featuring purses and races. Notable horses include Love Love, Finne, Viola, Fairfield, and Silver Star with weights and entries across six races for 3 year olds and up and one mile events. Names such as Frank Ward, Barrister, Costello, and Tipton appear among entries with weights and conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifton
New York
Gipey
Congenee
Hedon
Groommman
Seatick
J. J. Hosly
Biles Nag
Neo
X Sain Lowrie Ur
Ted
Ee Mits
Wande
Saestenland
Roney Bae
Finne Aetralan
Finne
M & Bee - Pay
Frank Ward
She
Barrister
Philip Mil
Sam Des
Ward
St. John
Blackthorn
McClelland Seeks World Record Pedestrian Challenge
Backers of McClelland, the Pittsburg pedestrian, arrived in New York to issue a challenge to run from three to ten miles for a biup up to Me. Any communication will reach H.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
McCleLland
Pittsburg
Co. C. McCiellang
Philadelphia
Han Christmas
Higgs Defeats Farrell in Brooklyn Lightweight Bout
In Tacoma last night William Higgs of St Pancras defeated Brooklyn lightweight Jack Farrell in a three round fight. Farrell started strong but Higgs landed rapid blows in the final round, sending Farrell to the canvas and needing assistance to leave the room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tacoma
Wasu H
Jack Farrell
Brooklyn
William Higgs
St. Pan
Farrell
Local Team Defeats Doncastie 5 to 3 in Baseball
Special telegram notes a yesterday game where the city team beat Doncastie 5 to 3. Batteries listed Petersburg Swisher and Kub jer for the city and Doncastie pitchers Traynor and Kanease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dispatch
Peerenssure
Doncasties
Petersburg
Swisher
Kubjer
Doncastie
Traynor
Sporting Notes
The article notes several boxing and sport topics including Weitinkoen signed by the Achiotic club stockholders meeting today. Brook lyn’s Lopett and Wisner remain unsigned for next season. Jack Hickey the Ireland middleweight champion heads to America. John B. Day and Mutrie stay quiet but active. Laxton Sullivan’s partner and Reddy Gallagher of Cleveland set a Boston winter fight for 1250 dollars. MACE and Alf Stee’ stage exhibitions in London drawing crowds. F. C. Bancroft and D. A. Sullivan consider New England promotions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Hickee
Ireland
America
Scandrett
Miller
Washington
Boston
Jor Laxton
Sullivan
Reddy Gallagher
Cleveland
Jim Mace
Alf Stee
London
Toterans
Prresipertt
Players’ League
Het
Dems
Totebiek
F. C. Bancroft
D. A. Sullivan
New England
Ecitee
Altree Pugiliet
Dave O'Laary
Eddie Sweeney
Ahuas
Anaieae Baron Te Stoun OrLaeryene
Paddy McBride
Phils
Jessup riot follows Brewer arrest attempt and killings
Savannah dispatch reports a December 25 confrontation in Jessup when outlaw Bob Brewer killed Assistant Marshal Barnhill and wounded Chief Marshal Leggett during a police attempt to arrest him. A large armed mob pursued Brewer into McMillan swamp, with multiple deaths and injuries among officers, civilians, and guards. authorities and military were deployed to restore order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savannah
Jessup
Leggett
Bob Brewer
Brewer
Barnhill
McMillan Swamp
William Wood
Ridgeland
8. C
Marshal Barshill
Marshal Leggett
Marshal
Desperado
Rascal
Mr. Reddish
Era
Unrest in Jessup Flares Amid Turpentine Region
In Brunswick reports say a white man accused of instigating trouble in Jessup has aroused citywide excitement. The mayor delays action against Ryan and the unrest appears tied to the turpentine distillery and sawmill region where thousands of Black workers are employed. The turmoil is expected to ease in days but labor organization may persist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brunswick
Ryan
Jessup
Turpentine
Break for Liberty Ends in Jail House Shootout
Two young inmates De Voire and Nicholson at a Willsstedt jail tried to saw their cells and called for water. The jailer entered, De Voire struck him with a shovel, a revolver shot fired and De Voire fell. Nicholson was stopped by two shots. both men were returned to their cells.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welissted
W. Va
de Volfe
Nicholson
de Voire
Searching for his parents in December telegram
Yournestown report says Charles A. Dailey aged 22 from McKeesport Pennsylvania came to the city in search of his parents. He was bound out to a farmer near Picburg as a child after being taken to his mother in Mineral Ridge. He ran away at ten and has since supported himself. Dailey states he is missing an 05 money claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manhattan Cricket Club
Doris
Acore
Herold
Kansas City
Philadelpha
Boston
Yournestown
Charles A. Daley
McKeesport
Starke & Bros
Dailey
Mineral Ridge
Picburg
Daiiey Save
Unity township hunter dies from gunshot wound in accident
Herman Fry of Unity township was shot during a hunting accident this morning. He remained unconscious at the scene with severe head injury after his firearm reportedly discharged while crossing a fence. Authorities pursue details as Fry lies in hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenseine
Herman Fry
Unity Township
Swedes and Hungarians Involved At Crabtree Mines
Unclear telegram describes Swedes and Hungarians at the Crabtree mines on Christmas. It mentions a Hungarian named Givakyeer Scanbed and a murderer's escape, with cryptic references to bees and other details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pisparon
Greenssuns
Crabtree
Enat
Pronk
Indal
Ogwi
Givakyeer
Paradise co operative store manager attacked by cow
Greeneburg reports J Q Truxall manager of Paradise cooperative store was attacked by a cow this morning. One horn struck his skull and he was injured. Local medical aid was summoned. Authorities investigated the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greeneburg
J. Q. Truxall
Co-Operative
Paradise
Ponty
Too Much of a Good Thing Telegraph Item
Mary Crouse aged 2 years drank an entire bottle of patent medicines while her mother was in the room. Doctors treated her and she is expected to recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Serronta
Mary Crouse
Desperate Battle Ends With Caldwell Victory in Prize Fight
In Newark and Trenton a rough fourteen round bout matched Shorty Caldwell of Philadelphia against Bly Jensen of Newark for a $200 purse with $25 to the loser. Caldwell wore down Jensen, scoring multiple knockdowns, and Jensen faded after the fourteenth round when he struck his head on the floor and fell unconscious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shorty Caldwell
Jenaen
New York
Newark
Trenton
London
Bly Jensen
Woahe le Pe Ol
Uae
Philadelphia
Caldwell
Hardee Street
Sieeen
Jensen
Hhis
Track results and betting odds from Guttenberg races
First race results Arizona Hearst Bordelaise lead the finish with Arizona listed 5 to 1 and Hearst 4 to 1. Second race Oregon Gloster Lemon Blossom finish with Oregon 7 to 1. Third race Glendale Nick Giallatin place with Nick 6 to 5 and Glendale 5 to 1. Fourth race Helie Kennedy Lomax Cupid finish with Lomax 4 to 3. Fifth race Drametick List Glenmound Bing Grab Hetting. Sixth race Elkton Ketaan Bam Mora with odds 5 to 6 and 6 to 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ken Yours
Guttenberg Track
Arizona
Hearst
Bordelaise
Oregon
Gloster
Lemon Blossom
Glendale
Giallatin
Helie Kennedy
Lomax
Cupid
Belle Kennedy
Drametick List
Glenmound
Bing Grab
Hetting
Ee Ton
King Crab
Elkton Ketaan OL
Semeeee Bam Mora
Tug-of-War Challenge Seeks Indoor Match
Captain Fisher of the Bouthside tug-of-war team says his squad remains open for a contest after a long wait. He notes the men are light and prefer indoor competition and that arrangements are needed to secure an opponent for a suitable event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fisher
Bouthside
Case for today 75 men s Ulsters at low price
Advertises 75 men s Scotch cassimere ulsters storm conta with mid flame lining offered at $5. Claims original value $15 and promotes a Mountain Dew rye sold by D Casey Co at 971 Liberty St. Provides Grant and Diamond Sts address near new Court House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C
Cor
Grant
Diamond
New Court House
D. Casey & Co
Liberty St
New Wall Street? Crumline stores offer dress goods this week
Crumline Bane and SS Wood at 506 Renmanie list latest dress goods on sale this week. Jos Hours and Co. advertise Penn Avenue outlets with assorted fabrics and patterns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crumline, Bane & Se
Jos. Hours & Co
Penn Avenues
Tonnage of a Town One Industry Without Much Tonnage
Beaver Falls industries are surveyed for ship canal prospects from Pittsburg to the lake. Carnegie Phipps works and others show significant outgoing and incoming freight, with steel, nails, gas meters, and wire belts forming major activity. Local figures urge state or federal support, while some skeptical voices doubt canal feasibility and funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaver Falls
Pittsburg
Beaver Fall
Carnegie, Phipps & Co
F.G. Tollman
Apont
Beaver Valley
Carnegie
Charles Merrick
Hoyts Nail Company
New Brighton
Slack
Lima
Osmegie, Phipps, & Co
Anay
Midgely Steel Wire Belt Company
Oheopertilor
J. Th —— Win
Sharpsville
Canal Commission
Midgely
Forbes
Goodwin
Erie Canal
New York
Atlantic
Rohrkaste &Co
Petere
Carecet
Caghe
J. F. Kurtz
Emerson, Smith & Co
Kurtz
Beaver
J. M. Goodwin
Champion Works
Lake
Regi
Hubbard Ax Company
Wilkinson
H. M. Myers & Son
H. M. Cobbie
Sam
MF. Myvers
J. M. ‘Nay
Metric Metal Company
J. H. Logan
the & Strobridge Iron Company
New B Con
Logan
Penn Bridge Company
I. 8S. White
Union Drawn Steel Company
H. W. Hartman
Mr. Hartman
Whitis Glass Works
J. P. Sions
Femn
Tressover
Whitls
Giaes
Hartman
John Reeves
Economite Society
Wurtemburg
Duesburg
Fetterman
Goulds
Cc. T. Dawson
Local items report arrests injuries and accidents in McKeesport and Pittsburgh
Frank Sloma a Bohemian carpenter collapsed from exhaustion at Shoenberger mill and was taken to Central station then Homeopathic Hospital with illness due to exposure. Dugan jailed on charges bail set at 1000 by Magistrate Gripp. George Corbett injured at Phillips mill when a casting fell. taken home. Oscar Wiper age 12 and James Sullivan age 15 detained at Central station. William Richardson implicated in attempted burglary of Mrs Sowers home and Mrs Donnelly store. James Cunningham jailed on assault charges after commitment for court. Mrs Hophinger fell injuring thigh. Dr Werder assisted. Eight men jailed in McKeesport for camping in a quarry. Sam Meet Tak planning machinery works in McKeesport.
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Frank Sloma
Shoenberger's
Central Station
Moyer
Pfior Dugan
Gripp
Inspector Ee Nee Ree Cuter
Informacis
George Corbett
Dawn & Phillips
Wood
Warner Station
Pittsburg
Fe Wayne
Chicago
Oscar Wiper
James Sullivan
Union Dows
Pennsylvania Railroad
William Richardson
Officer Cross
Sarah Sowers
Fifth Avenue
Donnelly
James Cunningham
Barbara J
Hophinger
Church Hill
Werder
McKeesport
Aera
SamMeet Tak
Excellent shootlag at Baldwin Gan Club Christmas tournament
The Baldwin Gan Club held a Christmas Day event with blue rocks rifle shooting and a live-bird con test. Results list F P Slicker Dan Jackson J Lowry and others across four matches with prizes, followed by a turkey shoot winner and announcement of a New Year’s Day shoot. The gathering occurred near Suburban Mapidaoa Halfway from the club green on Southern Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baldwin Gan Club
Blue Rocks
Blue Rocker
F. P. Flicker
Dan Jackson
J. Lowry
J. Riley
W. Hopper
J. A. Brown
F. P. Slicker
J. M. Philpe
D. Jackson
W. Hops
P. Slicker
J. M. Phillips
A. Hedell
H. M. Hisher
Stz
G. F. P. Slicker
Os Z.ente
Brenneman and Moore
Mapidaoa
Club Green
Forgotten eight hour law applied to city departments
Philadelphia December 26 City Solicitor Warwick rules the eight hour law from 1868 now applies to all city government departments. The statute had sat unused for 21 years until a United Labor League inquiry led to an official opinion confirming enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Warwick
United Labor League
George Chance
Chance
Barrett
River Telegrams Special Telegraphs To Dinpator Rise In River
River 6 feet 9 inches and rising. Weather clear. Thermometer 43 at ?.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brownsville
Warner
Tariff Hearings Hear Debate On Coal Iron Duties
A House Ways and Means subcommittee heard diverse positions on tariff reforms for coal and iron ore. Advocates urged retention or modification of duties, citing wage levels, regional impacts, and national steel interests, while others favored reduced rates or free imports. Witnesses from Western Pennsylvania to New England argued effects on industry, labor and coastwise trade as the session continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Ways and Means Committee
Wasninetoy
Anne Sore
House Committee On Ways and
Ely
Gogebic
Minnesota
Ely Caid
Lake Superior
Spain
Ot George
Massachusetts
Atlantic
Pennsylvania
Toby
New England
Eocland
R. Bayne
Gear
New York
Eastern Association
Tate
W. K. Moore
Powell Stackhouse
Michigan
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Pititeburg
Mos
Franklin Street
Doran
H. S. Frazier
Colorado
Taxx Divetation
Memphis Gymnasium
University of Michigan
Wells
Pate
M'Clelland
Zimmer
Higgs
Sporting Notes
Seach
Sr Ie
Lopett
Wisner
Next Leon
Rae
Georgia
Arma
Soe
Chaleson
Hopps
Rayford
Reddish
J. W. Ryan
Aescone
Ske
Colo
Henry Anderson
Gordon
Eadquarters
Shneee
Anderson
Central Railroad
Peter Johnson
Billi Hopps
Vernor
Brunswick Company
Jeseup
Parther Tequele
Hobbs
Jin
Eaeas
Brunewith Rifles
Hays
Glattenberg
Renmanie
Thomas
Sani Pein
Prverplly
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Terra Ak
Headley
Spe
Gan Clat
Western Penn
Sylvania
West Virginia
Prrrapuna
United States Signal Service
Itere Ae. i. Sil Sdeadsoost Hoop
Mr. Flower
J. J. Domisies
Galusha A. Grow
United States
Canada
Charles F. Mayer
Consolidated Scene Ae
Imprac
Read & Paper
Joseph P. Butler
Ohio
Morris
Joseph Wharten
Rogers’ Royal
Ogers Royal Neon
Mass
Knights of Labor
Oft
Funcral
Charlie A. Ashburner
Wolffs
Shee Storms
Grooem
Diragriste
Wolff & Randolph
Puilanelpua
Mwwrsv
China
Wood Street
St. Charles
Third Ave
Fleming
California
Jos. Fleming & Son
Markst Street
Cass-34
Fitishuag, PA
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