Boxing fights barred as New York police halt professional pugilism
Police declare to stamp out professional prize fighting in the city warning fighters and Madison Square Garden management. Mitchell Corbett and Maher Dempsey bouts are cancelled or moved to other venues with authorities ready to arrest any participants. Corbett’s manager says no action until Monday and hints at possible Mardi Gras week bout in New Orleans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teteciay
prevaTens
New York
Sporting World
Madison Square Garden
Murray
Peter Maher
Ireland
Mack Dempsey
Brooklyn
Janwarr
Sam
Ther
Charlie Mitchell
Jersey City
Caritien Ie Nicht
Corbe
W. A. Brody
Coriett
Mordar
Mitchell
Corbett
Olympic Club of
New Orleans
Jere Duan
Regord
Billy Madden
Philadelphia
Charley Mitchell
Frank Slavin
Polay
Slevin
Arthur Lumley
Mathsen Square Garden
Corbett- Mitchell
Ike Plave
City Ball Gossip Sparks Temple Protest Over Lyons Transfer
Local ball gossip reports President Temple planning to contest the Lesage committee decision that assigns Lyons from Piteburg Denny Lyons to New York. The piece notes tensions over distribution of unclaimed players and questions how advisory letters can alter committee rulings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Temple
Lesage Committee
Piteburg
Denny Lyons
New York
Young Rased
Ware River
Aesion
Pre-tiene Temple
Young
Lyons
Boston
Pittsburgs
Pittevurg’s
Lions
Court Date Set to Face Assault and Battery Allegations
A court has scheduled a January 12 hearing to answer for assault and battery. The defendants state they will answer President Noel after the trial and expect he may accept the offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noel
British View on English Scullers in Championship Race
A London reviewer laments England's sculling decline after East defeats Perkins on the Tyne. He notes aging champions, calls for reform, and cheers East for his fitness while criticizing national pride and past era dominance. The piece wonders if British racing can rekindle interest and talent.
Maher Ready to Box Dempsey in January Match
Peter Maher the Irish Champion, visiting Philadelphia for Christmas, says he will teach Jack Dempsey a lesson when they fight in January. He dismisses doubts about meeting the smaller challenger, promising to stay awake and show his skill in the rounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pari
Peter Maher
Philadelphia
New York
Peter
Jack Dempsey
Madden
Tod
Maher
Dempsey
America
Ron
Lim
Mather
Mr. Dempsey
Phelps Denies League Faith Break for Player Assignments
Ex President Phelps defends the League against reports of a signed switch by Tom Brown from Louisville to Philadelphia. He cites binding articles of agreement and says no club can override provisions, while asserting Brown remains assigned to Louisville.
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Louisville
Tom Brown
Boston Association
Philadelphia
Long Association Cubs
Phelps
Associathon
Eventuver
Lenzee
Teade
Tarson Demands Bigger Purse for Hall and Pritchard Bout
Pareon Davies replies to the National Club England offer for Hall versus Pritchard. He says the purse is too small by half and cites the 10,000 pounds already offered for Jackson versus Slavin. He argues Hall should receive higher expenses and a larger purse if he fights in England and questions betting odds fairness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pareon Davies
England
Hall
Pritchard
Ted Pritchard
Jim Hall
Peter Jackson
Frank P. Slavin
North deny impostor claim hits Lon don not in America
William Easton the New York horse dealer arrived in London and learned Colonel North the nitrate king and race horseman was in England. Easton heard that a man claiming to be North had been seen in New York, but Colonel North told The Dispatch he has not been in America for two years.
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Lexpos
William Easton
New York
London
Colonel North
England
Easton
Tennessee
Disrate
America
Rain Keeps Waterlogged Track From Helping Guttenberg Races
Rain soaked the Guttenberg course turning it into a water filled track with only sporadic land visible. Five furlongs saw Ballar at first Lillian evoud Lele third with a 1 04 time. Howard led six furlongs in the second race with Gravtuste second and Glenmannd third finishing 1 10. War Duke captured the mile in 1 18 with Gloster avon Duke John third. Porovian led five furlongs in race four with Kanroca second and Badge chins. Carter Master won six furlongs in 1 19 with Merry Deke second and Brookton third. Flommer won one mile in 1 50 with Mabel Pomeror second and John Hickey third.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guttessene
N. Y
Hirsh Piaces
Fiet
Chappie Moran Challenges World 3-Pound Champion
A garbled letter from Chappie Moran appears challenging a 3‑pound world champion for a finish fight. Moran declares readiness to defend his claim against all comers and requests club management to support his reputational stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chappie” Moran
I Tereby
Suy Reputasle Clul
Tela
Au Lam
Bar Nou
Murphy Declines Fight With McCarthy in New Orleans
Boston December 26 Johnny Murphy of Boston declined to carry out the agreement to meet Cal McCarthy of New York at the Olympic Club in New Orleans for 2 pounds. He says he does not want to fight McCarthy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Bolice Gazette
Boston
Johnny Murphy
Cal McCarthy
Olympic Club
New Orleans
McCarthy
Baseball Notes Reflect League Changes and City Ties
The column discusses potential league shifts if iL does not play in Pittsburg next season and notes a Louisville dislike. It mentions nine states and Columbia territory in the new league, ex manager Hanlon predicting a strong team, Charley Fannient opposing playing with Pittsburg, and concern over a players distribution committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Tom Baowsle
Louisville
Columbia
Hanlon
Charley Fannient
Vaclan
Lyons
Unclear Plan Involving Local Figures Mentioned
Fragmentary passage references Pat Powsas smuggling Jack Boyie in a Chinese like manner and a plan to mail Dan Brouthers. John BR Day allegedly warned to stay away from the Mayor of Wappinger Falls. No clear event or outcome provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat Powsas
Jack Boyie
Dan Brouthers
John BR. Day
Wappinger Falls
General Sporting News Roundup Highlights Boxing and Football
The report notes Tommy Hogan and Tommy White to box eight rounds in Chicago within three weeks. It mentions Ellsworth Athletic Club secretary C Schmitt of Allegheny, Austin Gibbons versus Anity Bowen slated for Newricans before the Metropolitan Club on Torotov night with Bowen the favorite. It cites Princeton football records, and plans for European boxing and gymnastics events with cash prizes and a March series of tournaments in New York and other cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Sporting News
New York
Tommy Hogan
Tommy White
Chicago
T. W
Ellsworth Athletic Club
C. Schmitt
Allegheny
Austin Gibbons
Anity Bowen
Newricans
Bowen
Nitchte Goldfs
Phaeton
Billy Mrex
He Cave
Fone
Moenids
Aticre Ropson
Ran Agee Harve
California
Tantins
Callaghan
Willie Renay
Jersey
Joe Early
Effern
Early
Hilly Macey
Princeton
Warren
Vincent
Bergen
Wood T. Warren
Stromes
Venerut
Maurice Day
Narchet
Europe
Danasry
Terk
Piet
Gitin
Garnier
Bean
Heston
Cluicinmattl
New Ileans
Propeon
Eight Hours in a Well Newborn Child Resuscitated
A newborn boy survived after lying in a Dickinson street well for more than eight hours. Passersby heard a cry from the bundle, patrolmen retrieved the child, and hospital care restored him. Annie Harmon, 22, confessed to placing the infant in the well after birth near Lewiston Del and traveling to Philadelphia.
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Philadelphia
LeCompt
Twenty
Dickinson Street
Annie Harmon
Lewiston
Del
Divorce in Five Minutes Shocks St Louis Readers
The divorce of Mrs Annie J Swart editor of Chaperones and Time was granted December 10 by Judge Valliant after August filing. News surfaced when she wed her business manager Frank Orff and left for the East. Court records showed name miswritings aimed at keeping the matter quiet and the five minute trial went largely unreported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Annie J. Swart
Chaperones
Time
Valliant
Cupid Fooled By Tintypes In Matrimonial Scheme
Thomas Maxwell of Austin Texas and Belle Taylor of Green Bay Wisconsin were drawn by a Chicago advertisement to marry a supposed young brunette. Maxwell sent an old portrait and learned the bride was actually much older. Both parties left disgruntled and seek legal remedy for false pretenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curiaco
Thomas Maxwell
Austin
Tex
Chicago
Belle Taylor
Green Bay
Wis
Maxwell
Goose
Gander
Dried Hay Pond Yields Bounty of Dead Fish in May's Laxprise
A large pond near Bee Harbor City, Hay Pond, dried due to months of dryness. Walker Martin Hand of Caryentown found bushels of dead pickerel carp and catfish, some twelve inches long and weighing one to three pounds, in the dried bed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
May
N.J
Bee Harbor City
Martin Hand
Caryentown
Detectives from Perkins Agency Sentenced for Sunday Liquor
New Castle wires report three Pittsburg based Perkins Agency detectives E Booth Todd T J Work and James Carey were fined ten dollars and jailed for 60 days for furnishing liquor on Sunday and Carey for furnishing to minors. The men claimed they acted to expose criminals. Judges and police officials criticized private detectives and called for tighter licensing and oversight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Castle
Messie
E Booth Todd
T. J. Work
James Carey
Perkins Detective Agency
Pittsburg
Allegheny
Carey
Hazen
McKeesport Boy Fatally Injured In Gun Accident
Archie Altman a 14-year-old of Lincoln township near Boston was fatally hurt when he fired a loaded gun that struck his mouth and jaw. Tobe City Choral Union of McKeesport plans to appeal a second prize ruling at the Pittsburg Eisteddfod claiming they deserved first prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKeesport
Archie
Wesley Altman
Lincoln Township
Boston
Tobe City Choral Union
Pittsburg
Confession of fault leads to detective pursuit of sharpers
A Lutheran church member confesses fault and places the case with Detective Norris, who is promised half of the amount if he locates the supposed sharpers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lutheran Church
Norris
Tragic Christmas Death of Mollie Ritchey in Rochester
Miss Mollie Ritchey an 18 year old domestic in Freedom died Christmas morning after ingesting rough on rats in a tin cup. A note blames William Neubig for causing despair though he denies threats. The death follows a spat over a party incident.
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Rochester
Mollie Ritchey
Portland
Freedom
William Neubig
Neubig
Not Silver but Coal Found Near Chandlersville
New York and Zanesville capitalists secured options on about 2000 acres of coal lands near Chandlersville Ohio. The 1829 discovery yielded traces of silver in borings but a seven foot coal vein was found at 125 feet. Recent shafting confirms an excellent coal vein and a company to mine it has been formed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wright
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania Company
Supreme Court
Wright Boy
Perkins Agency
New Lisbon
Young Canfield
Ohio
Zanesville
Dee
New York
Chandlersville
Conant
James H. Winger Killed at Victor Elevator Mill
In MorGaxtown at 11 o clock, James H. Winger, once a noted cigar maker and leading cornet player in the state, was killed when his clothing caught in an elevator shaft. He will be buried by the Masons on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MorGaxtown
James H. Winger
Victor
Millis
Masons Sonday
Dewitt Jewelry Store Seized Over Large Debts
Wilkes Barre, Der 26 The store of W H Dewitt jeweler was closed by the Sheriff this evening on eight thousand pounds preferred judgments in favor of H M Dewitt a relative. It is said Dewitt is heavily in debt to New York and Philadelphia creditors. Assets not known.
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Wiilkesbarre
Der
W. H. Dewitt
H. M. Dewitt
Dewitt
New York
Philadelphia
Child Dies After Poisoned Cough Syrup In Opium Case
The year-old son of John Moeglin drank large quantities of cough syrup containing opium and died despite medical aid. The incident occurred in December.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Moeglin
Louisville Man Vanishes After Note On Mother's Death
Henry Hargrave a middle aged man of means disappeared after leaving a note saying he had killed himself to join his mother who died two weeks earlier. He and his mother Mrs Quigley aged 81 lived alone on Guthrie Street and were fond of a hermit life. Hargrave had battled pneumonia recently and a watcher accompanied him before he left, later found missing with river drowning suspected. He left directions for his property in the note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Henry Hargrave
Trargrave
Quigley
Guthrie Street
Weather forecast for Western PA and nearby states
The United States Weather Bureau issues a forecast for Western Pennsylvania West Virginia and Ohio. Fair weather with light lake snow, colder in most areas except extreme western Ohio, stationary temperatures and wet winds. Monday remains generally fair with temperature and rainfall details provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Ohio
Friarsneare
United States Weather Bureau
Embezzled One Cent Refunded by Postmaster
In Penfield Pennsylvania a postmaster Allen H Rosenkrans under Cleveland miscounted commissions by half a cent in two quarters. Audits demanded one cent, he promptly remitted the amount to Pittsburgh and sent the 1 cent draft to Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penfield
Ohio
Post Office Department
Allen H. Rosenkrans
Cleveland
Treasury Department
Pittsburg
Washington
River News and Notes from Louisv ille Dec
River reports from Louisville Nashville Wheeling Cairo and St Louis note rising waters with gauges and arrivals departures at various ports. The funeral of Captain Gilmore drew crowds. Weather cold clear and varying river levels. Seasonal advice from Chicago Inter Ocean urges not to grumble at the weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Gilmore
Percy Kelsey
Cairo
Pittsburg
Sherley
Kanawha
Mariner
Guard
Sunlight
Big Seudy
Cincinnati
Sterley
Carrollton
James Guthrie
Evansville
Nashville
Wheeling
Courier
Scotia
Memphis
Olio
Coal City
New Orseans
Joseph Henry
New Orleans
Osceola
Greenville
Plumb Point
St. Louis
Noarrivala
Savannah
Kansas
Grip Epidemic Tempers Across Cities During Cold Snap
Nine Boston deaths from the grip this week, with 100 plus deaths below the grip high mark two years ago. Montreal reports 1,000 cases, with pains and weakness lasting four days to two weeks. Philadelphia death rate soars to 725 in six days, foreign dispatches note westward cold with subzero lows and a biting wind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal
Boston
the Dispatch
Board of Health
Street Railway Company
Fire Brigade
Philadelphia
Huron
Ocean Steamship Arrivals From Antwerp to New York Wisconsin
Arrivals list shows vessels with origins in Antwerp and destinations including New York and Wisconsin. Port entries are incomplete with unclear vessel names and cargo indicators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antwerp
New York
Wisconsin
Ccere
Portland
Fragmented Classified Notices from Old Local Paper
A jumble of notices urges Masons, a trust group, and local residents to attend a December meeting and promotes home remedies and beauty products. Includes advertising from Mrs. Mary K. Buell of South Bend and matrimonial agency pitches from Chicago with references to Barden patent bang and hair styling devices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Addreas
Mary K. Buell
South Bend
Ind
Mrs. Drake
Chicago
Til
Wanted Agents and Sales Help Advertised Across City
Classified notices seek ENTS or general agents with salary or commission to sell cashheine and panos for cold rooms and related items. Also inquiries for write up homewriting and room addresses. Inquiries include W.S. Dispatch office, and Burtt & Sweeny listing at 110 Fourth av. Also real estate ads for Quburban Farm with dwelling and outbuildings near transit.
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Smithfeld St
Quburban
R. RB
P. O
Castle Shannon KR. R
Burtt & Sweeny
Household goods auction at residence December 3
Furniture carpets piano and household goods to be sold at the residence Boquet near Oakland square. Sale Wednesday December 3 at 10 o clock. Items include oak and walnut chamber suites lounge piano tables chairs rockers parlor furniture beds lace curtains clocks silverware Brussels carpets kitchen and yard furniture. House open after 9 o'clock morning of sale. Henry Auction Co. Auctioneers.
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Boquet
Imling’s Row
Oakland Square
Fifth Ave
Atwood St
Henry Auction CO
The
Ninth Street
Fale Po
Last Chance for $5 Medicines Offer from Doctors Cope Hell and Byers
The notice declares five more days remain to receive medicines and treatment at five dollars a month. Doctors Cope Hell and Byers emphasize this is the final extension and that patients starting before January 1 will be cured at the rate of five dollars per month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cope
Hell
Byers
Five Day Rate For Health Cure Advert
J Z O Donnell of Kansas Street relates his health decline from overwork affecting stomach liver and headaches. After medical consultation with Doctors Copeland Hall and Byers his symptoms vanished and vigor returned following the treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. O'Donnell
Dru. Copeland, Hart and Beers
Drs.Copeland
Hall
Byers
Symptoms of a Worn Patient From a Bygone Medical Text
The excerpt lists chest pains headaches fevers and digestive distress. It notes morning bad taste dry cough yellowed eyes cold clammy extremities and fatigue. It mentions nervous irritability headaches dizziness constipation dry skin and thick stagnant blood with scanty dark urine and nighttime spit ups of food with palpitations and asthma-like symptoms.
Painful Catarrh Patient Praises Doctor’s Cure in Letter
A patient from Franktix Pennsylvania writes to Dr Copeland Hall at 66 Sixth Avenue Pittsburg Pa praising a treatment for chronic catarrh described as incipient consumption. He details long suffering with coughing headaches dizziness and dream disruption before treatment and reports marked improvement and renewed energy and appetite. He expresses gratitude and urges others with chronic catarrh to seek the doctor’s care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franktix
Copeland Hall
Sixth Avenue
Pittsburg
Sime
Hoorrastons
Copeland
Hall & Evers
Von
Cian Thoursox
Copeland and Hall Doctors Cited for Cure
Walter Kea of Copeland Station Pennsylvania credits Doctors Copeland and Hall with relief from severe illness. He describes grave suffering and steam hammer as a fear before treatment and reports complete symptom relief and regained life.
New Year's Day Office Hours for Doctors Copeland Hall and Byers
Drs Copeland Hall and Byers announce New Year’s Day hours from 9 to 11 A M and 2 to 4 P M to accommodate patients visiting the city during holidays. The reduced hours apply to all public holidays hereafter with usual hours on other days.
Five Day Offer Helps Patient Claim Cure Claims
Alfred Nickolds edge tool maker on Thirty-second Street near Brereton Avenue recounts years of throat and head trouble. After visiting Drs Copeland Hull and Byers, he reports complete recovery and urges others to seek relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CoaTsvittr
Copeland
Hal
Sras
Emume Laawnenr
Alfred Nickolds
Mr. Nickolds
Emde
Tron City Tools
Irty-Second Street
Brereton Avenue
West Penn Hospital
Mncus
Mo Sleo
Catarrh Cured Only With Regular Systematic Treatment
Doctors Copeland Hall and Byers warn that catarrh cure is not miraculous and depends on patient regularity. They cite cases improved through sustained, faithful treatment and invite patients to visit at 14S Sixth Avenue Pittsburg. Mail options and stamps offered for information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ouroffice
Dra
Copeland
Hall
Byers
Bisbesith
Pitraburg
F. Wu
Drs
Catarrera Nose and Throat Treatment Offer Ends Year End
A promotional notice offers five dollars per month for nasal and throat care by Catarera for all patients who apply before the end of the year. The program extends to the remainder of the year and covers all patients meeting the case eligibility.
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New York Baseball Club
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Whelps
Association—General Sporting News of the Cay
Will Areret
Triehard Mar
East
Perkins
Spropos
Thames
Trne
Tyne
William East
Geore Perkins
Tanit
Bie
Britannia
Jero
Dempher
Leseon
Tarson
Hall and Pritchard
Guttenberg
Murphy
Cupid
Tintyp
Durance
Weir
Wier
Ents
Serastos
Frank Geise
George Thurber
Church
Canton
Herman Schriver
River News and Notes
Ganges
Pittsboro
STONE
MASONS' +L International Culon No
Pennerivacia
Hibernian Hall
Jerson
Ant Iwir
Bainisten
Hamilton
J. ¥. Borden
M. Hass
Carson
W.S. P. Dispatch Office
F. de Dispatch Office
Percival
Gaston
Grant St
Cor. Wood St
Dickson
Das. Coreland, Hant & Sivens
J. Z. O'Donnell
Kansas Street
J. F. Donnell
Mayor Dunn
BR. W. Dunn
Franklin, Pa
Trestm
Mixco Jrxcttox
Daniel Traby
Anys
la Grippe
Catareh
Fleming
Freming
Rterio
Gibson
JOS. Fleming & Son
Market St. Jor. Diamond
Pittsburg, Pa
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