Pittsburgh Area to Form Western PA Cricket League Next Season
George Macpherson leads plans to launch a cricket league in Western Pennsylvania and eastern Ohio with seven to eight clubs. Teams from Pittsburgh Jeannette New Castle and nearby towns expected. A trophy and balanced competition are favored with likely leadership by J E Schwarts and Macpherson as secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Macpherson
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Macpherson
Pittsburg
Jeannette
New Castle
Youngstown
East Liverpool
Het Teannet
Wilkinsburg
Southside
J. E. Schwarts
Pittshburg
Johnson Explains Matching The Champion With Slavin
Charles Johnson Sullivan's backer argues in a letter that Lumley has authority only to arrange the disputed bout with Frank Slavin and that he will meet Slavin to finalize terms. He asserts ownership of the $2,000 forfeit and warns against further delays and bluffs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Johnson
Sullivan
Slavin
John L. Sullivan
Jock Barnitt
Arther Lumles
Pion
Frank P. Slavin
W. Tiave
Mr. Lumley
Slavin and
Mitchel
Act Ferome
Bellene
Slep
Br Barnier
Financial Prospects of the New League Magnates
New League magnates project heavy earnings next season as 12 clubs aim to erase a 129000 debt from the recent deal. The National Sensation’s revenues are pegged around 10000, with leaders predicting 5200 next season. Some clubs concede salaries will shrink while the big four cities face heavier expenses under a 39 percent division.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Low York
Ehabs
Senzur
Clibs
Doular
New York
Chicago
Boston
Rennoust
Bester
Philadelphia
Weaey
Milwaukee Club to Field Team Next Year
President Iverson of the Milwaukee Baseball Club returns from Chicago with plans for a Milwaukee team for next season. The league arrangement is not decided but may include Milwaukee, St Paul, Minneapolis, Kansas City and Detroit among others. Players displaced by the Indianapolis venture could be signed at reasonable salaries once debts are cleared. Iverson backs Navillet of Kansas City for home manager and hints at leadership from a business lawyer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minsaram
Dee
Iverson
Milwaukee Baseball Club
Chicaze
Milwaukee
Comree
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Jomba
Gand Rapids
Detroit
Columbus
Kameas City
Kansas City
American Association
Tuzar
Thiladelphia
Joux Clarkson
Harvard
Bactivore
Maxi
Mes
Youn
Phelps
Piteusi Rneti
Mack
Niles
Legicie Ly
County League Affairs Discuss Important Meeting
A County Baseball League meeting this week will consider admitting the East Liverpool club and other questions. debate over extending the league, salaries, and proposed personnel will be addressed with gravity. Mr Barhart of the Kest Kod zymes is mentioned as president and Mr Aiawer may run.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Liverpool
Allerheny County
Barhart
Kest Kod Zymes
League
Hkel
Aiawer
East End Gyms Host Indoorathionec Contests Soon
A patron from East End gyms says germ fighters plan rare indoor boxing events soon. Organizers promise a more exciting and varied program with several expected bouts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East End
Boxing Contest Plans In Western Massachusetts Club
A Western Massachusetts club outlines boxing plans aiming for a points based contest with controlled slugging. A prominent member suggests shifting from exhibitions to formal contests to boost interest and entries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tene'ng Pompeo
Eee
Fmateurs
Massivania
Box Soudeltons
Arrested the Fighters In Ring Near Youngstown
Mike Dugan of New Castle and Mike Farraher, pupil of Jack Bates in Youngstown, fought outside city limits before 200 spectators. Farraher led early, but police arrived in round seven, scene scuffled, fighters trapped by officers. trainer Jack Bates also captured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Dogen
Farraher
Youngstown
Yornestowns
Sperial
Mike Dulan
New Castle
Mike Farraher
Jack Bates
Parraher
Dugan
Pilly Dempsey
Rockaway
Bowen Versus Gibbons in Newark Boxing Clash
Boxing match set between Andy Bowen of New Orleans and Austin Gibbons of Jersey at the Metropolitan Club on December 2. Both fighters come off unsatisfactory recent bouts and enter strong training. purse stands at 325000 with 5000 to the loser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andy Bowen
Austin Gibbons
Metropolitan Club
Gibbons
Bowen
McAnniffe
Mrere
Carroll
Myers
Bay St. Louis
Jimmy Carroll
Billy Myers
Trotting News and Racing Moves from 19th Century Circles
Horses, owners, and racing rumors span this era's circuit. Ken wood driven by Hevons records 2 17 pace on Chicago roads while C Post expands as a racing owner. William Easton purchases mingle with William Astor. Brooklyn and Long Island clubs brace for closing stakes as winter-track controversy sways entries. Latonia and St Louis clash over spring schedules. licensing for professional trotting drivers gains momentum. Long Knight races on with Cicero under Corrigan, his brother aged and alive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hls
Hevons
Kenwood
Chicago
C. Post
William Easton
England
William Astor
Memphie
Huron
Tolla Blackburn
Jruure Lanter
Daly
Buchanan
Kentucky
Sudhan
Brooklyn
New York
Long Island
Jockey Clubs
Board of Control
St.Louis
Latonia
St. Louis
Arder Control
Charlies Marvin
Stanford
Palo Alto
Cal
Marvin
Ariel Laturop
Long Knight
Washington Park
Frank Harper
Ed Corrigan
Cicero
Charles Littlefield
Corrigan
Baseball and league notes from a late nineteenth century piece
The article discusses upcoming meetings and league actions, player contracts, and team leadership. It mentions Tuzar, Delehanty, Mack, Cramson, Nash, Kelly, Von der Ahe, and Captain Comisker, with references to Philadelphia and St. Louis, a looming exchange, and concerns over gate prices and payrolls.
Charley Rhemmie Mcinnn bout cleared for January fifteenth
Report notes athletic events and betting plans across several cities. California Athletic Club ratifies Rhemmie Mcinnn mismatch with planned January 15 date. Turner versus Harris Martin middleweight bout scheduled for January 26 with $1000 stake.
Harvard Students Buzz Over D K E Club Initiation Controversy
Cambridge December reports show Harvard graduates and undergraduates split over the D K E Club initiation rituals and college bar practices. Faculty members express support for Mr. William Lloyd Garrison's protest while debating remedies, including limiting student spending and reining in club customs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge
Mass
Harvard Collegians
Harvard
William Lloyd Garrison
Eliot
Garrison
D. K. E. Society
Dickey
Bangs
Wendell
Giddy Girls in Trouble and Flight to New York
In Curiaco a pair of young women Dora and Alice Parker elude guardians and flee to New York with a staged theater outing. Hawley and George Curtis aided the escape by packing clothing into valises and convincing Mrs. Van Schoick, who later discovered 150 missing, to involve authorities. The men have been arrested awaiting further action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curiaco
William van Schoick
Dora
Alice Parker
New York
A. F. Parker
Alice
George Curtis
Tam
George
Hawley
Curtis
Romantic convict tale ends in hurried marriage and capture
A Cincinnati dispatch recounts J T Howells, once accused as an escaped convict, winning the affection of Mrs M E Bord near Paragould Arkansas, marrying her after a license was secured, then being seized by officers and taken toward Greenville Mississippi as his new wife learns the full evidence against him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Vicksburg
M. E Bord
Crowley Township
Paragould
Ark
J. T. Howells
Howells
Mississippi
Boyd
Greenville
Miss
Notorious horse thief husband spurs divorce filing
The woman reveals her spouse is a notorious horse thief who served three prison terms and escaped six times. He stole about 71,000 of her new wife money and her first husband's revolver, prompting Mrs. Howells to begin divorce proceedings.
Bold Masked Robbers Loot Ashland Paper Mills Safe
Four masked burglars in West Manayunk blow open the Ashland Paper Mills safe after assaulting Watchman George Day. They remove about $70 in cash and $4,000 in commercial paper, as flames erupt from the blast and doors and windows are shattered. Day was bound and injured but survived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Mansyonk
Philadelphia
Ashland Paper Mills
West Manayunk
George Day
A. Rudolph
Day
Fire Devours Federal Street Block in Boston
Nearly half a million dollars in losses dot the 133 135 and 141 Federal street structure owned by the Revere heirs. Parker Holmes Co and Hosmer Codding Co report heavy insured losses. Fireman N S Houghland suffers two broken legs and internal injuries with prognosis poor. Cause of the blaze remains undetermined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Federal Street
Revere
Parker, Holmes & Co
Hosmer, Codding & Co
N.S. Houghland
San Antonio and Aransas Pass Employees Strike
San Antonio Texas December 27 1930 600 miles of track tied up as all operating department workers strike at 5 30 am over the discharge of Conductor O’Brien by Superintendent Sands The strike follows instructions from the Labor Federation Board chairman and a telegraphic circular from Receiver Yokum stating he doubts the workers acted on their own.
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San Antonio
Tex
San Antonio and
Aransas Pass
O’brien
Sands
Labor Federation Board
Yokum
Aurora and Chicago Interurban Railway Formation
The Aurora and Chicago Interurban Railway is incorporated in Aurora with one million dollars capital. The plan is an electric line from Aurora to Chicago mid way between major routes, with branches to Batavia and Naperville. It aims to operate in time for the World's Fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aurora, Ill
Aurora and Chicago Interurban Railway
Aurora
Chicago
Chicago and Northwestern
Chicago, Burlington and Quincy
Northern Pacific
Batavia
Naperville
San Francisco Cruiser Heads for Acapulco
It was reported the cruiser San Francisco left at 1 o clock yesterday with sealed orders and may skip Monterey for target practice. A dispatch says she has not been sighted and it is believed she went directly to Acapulco.
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San Francisco
Monterey
Cal
Acapulco
Prisoner Refuses Food Delivers Whisky Dosing Request
New York December 97. E. M. Field continues to refuse nourishment. He drank three glasses of whisky today. Warden Duni s alarmed by the prisoner's actions seeks physicians advice. They recommended dosing Field with whisky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
E. M. Field
Dunis
Field
Covington Officer’s Wife Fatally Shoots Self
Mrs. Thomas London, wife of a Covington Kenton County private policeman, shot herself this afternoon in a suicide carried out under duress described as a grip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ciscigatt
Thomas London
Covington
Cent-a-Word Columns Grow in Popularity
The latest comparative exhibit shows strong gains in cent-a-word columns over the past weeks. Figures indicate 1,649 increase in activity and 1,596 rise in engagement, with steady evidence of growing reader use and interest. readers are urged to study and utilize these columns.
Tyrone Bank Debacle Prompts Creditor Meeting
Tyrone, Dec. 27. Creditors of the defunct Tyrone Bank plan a Monday afternoon meeting to scrutinize the bank assets. Depositors seek answers on the Tyrone Gas and Water stock and transfers by stockholders, while Attorney A. A. Stevens may be named assignee amid protests.
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Dirpatcti
Tyrone
Tyrone Bank
Naus Opere
Tyrone Gas and Water
Messrs
Hooper
Guyer
A. A. Stevens
Baltimore
A. B. Hoover
Tirard Sees U S Treaty Aid for Chicago Fair
Paris December 27 M Tirard former French Finance Minister says a commercial treaty with the United States would help trade and aid France's Chicago Fair participation. He rebukes the McKinley bill as harmful and notes a French expedition to Lake Chad. Also mentions election plans for the Bishop Freppel seat and a French Congo march.
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Paris
M. Tirard
France
United States
Chicago
America
Major Brackett
Jamieson
Spain
Portugal
Fdair
de Frazza
Largest Ocean Mail Carried On By 1757 Sacks On Bothnia
The Bothnia sailed from Queenstown to New York carrying 1757 sacks of mails including those from the Germanic the largest mail load ever crossed the Atlantic. The Germanic broke her crank shaft at Queenstown on the 24th and was towed to Liverpool for docking. Belgians oppose a Belgian German commerce treaty with Germany with La Reforme predicting passage despite opposition in the Chamber.
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Loxnor
Bothnia
Queenstown
New York
Atlantic
Liverpool
Brussels
Belgium
Germany
la Reforme
Chamber of Representatives
Calamity Strikes Welsh Family in Cardiff Fire
Cardiff watchman Smith returns home to a blazing house where his wife and only child perished. The tragedy, reported from Lespeys on December 27, follows the devastating blaze that consumed the dwelling and claimed two lives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lespeys
Cardiff
Smith
The Queen’s Wounded Son-in-Law
Prince Christian of Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg, son in law of Queen Victoria, is recovering well after an eye injury sustained during a recent shooting outing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loxspaw
Prince Christian
Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg
Queen Victoria
No Tobacco Monopoly for Persia Declared by Shah
TEHERAN Persia Dec 27 The Shah issued a proclamation ratifying the abolition of the tobacco monopoly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Persia
Teheren
Santa Fe Vestibuled Train Derailed Near Newcombe
Thirteen people injured when the Santa Fe vestibuled limited departing Chicago derailed at Bear Creek near Newcombe, 75 miles east of Kansas City, early today. Conductor Woodward badly hurt. several others with scalp wounds and burns. Cause undetermined though a front chair car drawer may have struck the track. the solid vestibule likely limited loss of life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kanas City
Santa Fe Vestibuled Limited
Chicago
Bear Creek
Newcombe
Woodward
William Easton
Charles Dempsey
Mansfeld
Eliza Toomey
Marion
Kan
C. W. Scott
J. R. Whiteford
Topeka
William Decker
Sawtelle Autopsy Refutes Death By Own Action
An autopsy on Isaac B. Sawtelle at the State prison shows a clot from a branch of the middle cerebral artery pressing on the cerebellum covering, with paralysis on both sides. The finding contradicts death by own action and supports apoplexy as the cause of death.
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Concorp
N. H
Isaac B. Sawtelle
Sawtelle
Florida in Turmoil After Train Conductor Slaying
J D Parramore, conductor on the Florida Central and Peninsular, was shot dead on a train near Leesburg by Thomas E Mike, a Black barber. A sheriff’s posse with six bloodhounds leads a large search as white and Black residents mobilize amid threats of lynching and potential state troop involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parramore
Wildwood
Orlando
Mike
Leesburg
Jim
Galloway
Vernor Fleming
Five Lost in the Mountain near Carson
Joseph Klein son of Jake Klein of Bullion Exchange Bank and George Bosworth left Placerville for Carson over the mountains two weeks ago. A guide warned them back but they pressed on toward the next station 11 miles away. A party later found one man dead 12 miles from Lake Tahoe. Searches on snow shoes yielded no others as storms raged. another party plans to resume effort.
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Warren Caurnell
Mike Cushing
Philadelphia
Davis
New York
Chicago
McCreerasnp
California Athletic Club
Charley Rhemmie-Mcinnn
Sporting Life Office
London
Hearne
Hich
Pimlico
Neery
Auditor General’s
Jerome J. Niles
State Senate
Niles
General Niles
Tioge County
York County
Columbia County
Crawford County
Clarion County
Butler County
Cansor
Nev
Joseph Klein
Jake Klein
Bullion Exchange Bank
George Bosworth
Placerville
Carson
Lake Tahoe
Brussels Anti Slavery Trade Convention Ratified
The Belgian Minister in Washington reports that France's Senate has ratified the Brussels Anti Slave Trade Convention with the French Chamber of Deputies having done so earlier. Eighteen powers must join for the act to take effect. the United States is the remaining nation to decide, with ratifications due by February 2, 1892 in Brussels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasniscoos
D. C
le Chait
Brussels
United States Senate
Wounded Hastings wreck survivors improve as brakeman sought
In Yonkers New York on December 27 three Hastings wreck survivors remain in hospital: Mrs Homer Baldwin editor John Bagnall and Miss Annie Ford. Lawyer Dennis Murphy dies. Mr Baldwin sees wife for first time. Brakeman Herrick still missing. warrant with Detective Humphrey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hastings Wrecs
Mrakeman
Yonkers
Hastings
Homer P. Baldwin
John Bagnall
St. John's Hospital
Annie Ford
St. Joseph’s
Dennis Murphy
Herrick
Humphrey
Speaker Crisp Improves After Illness Convalesces at Home
Wasurveros December 27 reports Speaker Crisp was fairly comfortable and slightly improved. Dr. Walsh says he is convalescing from grip and hopes to have him sit up in a few days. He expects the Speaker to resume duties when Congress reconvenes after the holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasurveros
D. C
Crisp
Walsh
Brazilian Rebellion Spreads in Santa Catharina Province
The revolt in Desterro the capital of Santa Catharina's province aims to depose the governor and has already extended to several other parts of the province.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rio JaNerro
Desterro
Santa Catharina
Ocean Steamship Arrivals Stramer From To Ohio
Ocean steamship arrivals list ships from unnamed locales to Ohio destinations. carriers include MaMa IB and Fulda with entries showing origins and final ports.
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Ocean Steamship
Stramer
Ohio
Tees
Asec
Sustow Ni
Baltimore i Hr
Fulda
Marriage by capture across ancient cultures halted
Fragmentary report notes the ancient custom of marriage by capture among varied peoples including Himdoos Kalmocks Cir cassians and primitive races of Australia New Zealand and America. It contrasts how civilized societies view abduction versus acceptance of mild violence in such unions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
New Zealand
America
River News and Notes Louisville December Weather and Tides
Weather clear and cold in Louisville with the river falling. The canal stage recorded 6 feet 1 inch and 11 feet 1 inch below the falls. The Tellity arrived from Evansville with a good trip, Grace Morris from the Lower Ohio, Rockeye State due Cincinnati, Johan K. from Memphis to Cincinnati, Fleetwood departed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tspectial Telegeral Newsraatch
Louisville
Evansville
Grace Morris
Ohio
Rockeye
Cincinnati
Memphis
Fleetwood
Monongahela River Coal Trade Poised for Revival
The Monongahela River rising gradually signals a potential coal boat season after a mild freeze risk. Prospects look bright for large coal plants along the river, with several able to resume operation soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mckeescont
Monongahels
Bowen
What Upper Gonzes Show
The fragment notes weather conditions and a river measurement of forty inches. It mentions a thermometer reading and a forecast of fair and cold conditions with clear skies. Local references include Moneaxtowsx River and WAEKEN-Riversfeet.
River Conditions and Departures Across Cities
River reports show varying levels: 18 feet and rising at times, 10 feet and at Paneee, and Cincinnati at 1 foot 4 inches with falling trend. Departures include C W Batchellor from Pittsburg and other entries noting arrivals in New Orleans and St Louis amid fair to cold skies.
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Wrerenxe
Kerstone
Pittsburg
Ben Hur
Pittswarg
Lizzie Bay
Piststara
Congo
Clucin
Nail
Courier
Ture
Catmo
W. P. Schenck
New Orleans
Guiding Star
Cincinnati
Ry M. Schenck
Jo Long
Memrits
Tarnis
Arkanene City
Ceepesem
Paluak
Pierson
Om Herald
Naichesz
Cairo
C. W. Batchellor
ST. Loris
H. G
o'Cieas
Fires Rage Across Cities Damaging Property and Costly Losses
The report details multiple fires from Observatory Hill to Long Island City and St. Louis, with ferried losses from $50,000 to $100,000, some insured. Incendiary origin cited for a kitchen blaze, and the immense Carpenter Steel Works fire near Reading jeopardized government ordnance contracts. In Erie malt house kilns burned, harm to workers noted, and Chattanooga's large fire left a square block in ruins with two presumed deaths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Island City
John McMahon
Liberty Street
Reading
Carpenter Steel Works
Erie
Jacob Weschler & Sons
Joseph Weschler
Chattanooga
Loveman
Mrs. Hurst
Washington county bar backs Crumrine for U S District Judge
The Washington county bar plans a strong push for Hon. Boyd Crumrine as United States District Judge. A signed letter to President Harrison will be prepared with every bar member set to sign. A five member committee will travel to Washington to present the appeal to the President and Attorney General.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Washington
Washington
Boyd Crumrine
United States
Harrison
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