Stern Agrees to Allow Spalding Earle's Services
The program by President Spalding to bring two Australian teams to the United States proceeds with Cincinnati granting Earle the Vitile catcher permission to remain with Spalding until April 20 under conditions. Walter Spalding seeks his release through April with pay to be provided, enabling the tour. The Reds will supply uniforms matching Giants styles, with new white jackets and black attire for the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spalding
United States
Cincinnati
Earle
Stern
Drs- Patch
Walter Spalding
Beern
Chicago
Hitacos
Reds
Giants
Indianapolis Wins Franchise Surrender for Old Club
The National League unanimously elects the Indianapolis ballclub to fill the vacancy created by the surrendered franchise. President Young issues bulletin confirming the action and states the new club will use the players held in reserve by the Indianapolis Association. Proposals by Dickson and Talbott were circulated to League members as part of the bid process.
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Brutvh
Hee
Indianapolis Association
Young Pay
eSeianapolis
Voral
Young
Indianapolis Ballclub
Indianapolis
Ind
National League of Professional Baseball Clubs
Lenewe
Base! Association
Minister Otis censured for training horses in New England Circuit
The Horseman notes a New England circuit censoring congregational minister Otis of Otis, Mass, for training trotting and driving horses. The piece contrasts perceived merit in breeding cattle and poultry with what the author views as moral wrong in racing horses for speed and prize winnings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otis
Mass
New England
Oakland Athletic Club Aims for Strong Season
Oakland Athletic Club pursues growth and organization with a new base near downtown Oakland. Under supervision of Prat Wolf, Ventral Turn and others conduct biweekly lessons in the nascent facility. Members Jam Bes Deon and Lass seek support for a campus at Scenty on Fifth Avenue, planning a sight foot fence and summer athletic use. The Oakland baseball team remains a club member, promising good sport ahead.
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Oakland Athletic Club
Oakland
Nasium
Prat
Wolf
Lass
Jam Bes Deon
Fth Avenue
F Bolledeta
Captain Brown Praises Weights for Suburban and Brooklyn Handicaps
Captain Sam Brown, a popular city horseman, says he is pleased with the weights for the Suburban and Brooklyn handicaps though he thinks Defaulter at 112 pounds is high in the Suburban. He notes Bells B George Opster and Corpemara carry lighter weights and expresses general satisfaction with how his horses have been treated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Brown
Brooklyn
Defautter
Bells B
George ‘Opster
Corpemara
Louisa Derben
High Priced Trainer Weeks Attracts Paris Offer
Considerable comment arises over the salary offer to trainer and driver William E. Weeks to manage an American trotting stable in Paris. Weeks, veteran horseman from William E. Van Cott’s stable, is praised for his experience and style, with claims his services surpass average bank president pay.
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William E. Weeks
Paris
Weeks
William E. van Cott
Thie City
Bookis
Beneoes
Arranging Another Ebace Pedestrian Contest in City
Manager Davis plans a six day coar you please pedestrian contest in the city to be held at the Grand Central Rink. Promoter Harry Davis of the London Theater seeks local and international entrants with big prizes and a 15 laps to the mile format. Negotiations include securing notable pedestrians and possible 72 hour or three day formats if plans lag. Several professional female pedestrians in the East show interest in entering Davis promoted races.
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Davis
Harry Davis
London Theater
Moork
Albert
Herty
Colverets
M Guerrero
Gol
Leach
Grand Central Rink
Fe Lo
I. Sena
Frank Ali
Er Davis
Daviso
Sean
London
Washington
Peveneny
East
Exhibition Games Planned by Major Leagues in Philadelphia
Association heads meet in Philadelphia with A J Reach Marty Wright and W H Whitaker present. They discuss scheduling three clubs along with Boston and New York, decide on a Boston series for April 8 and 9, possibly Philadelphia games early April, and seek limited exhibitions with the Athletics without overexposure.
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Philadelphia
A. J. Reach
Marty Wright
Philadelphia Club
W. H. Whitaker
William Sharsig
Athletic Club
Charles H. Byrne
Brooklyn Club
Boston
New York
Athletics
New Yorks
Byrne
Brooklyn
Amerit
Elphias
Reach
Ny Rae Alah
Connor Accepts Defy to Bow Scar ie After Defeat
William O'Connor, champion rower, replies to H. E. Searle of Sydney offering $5,000 to row for the world single scull title. He states he will challenge for £2,500 or £5,000 a side on Nepean or Parramatta rivers and will not row for the world title unless conditions are met.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Police Gazette Office
William O'Connor
Caraman
H. E. Searle
Ron O'Connor
Richard K
Sydney
N.S. W
Paramatta
Geneve
Marc
Police Gazette
America
Noy
Nepean
Lee
John Teemer
William O'Coxxon
Reducing a Stable to Five or Six Quality Horses
Mr Philip Dwyer discusses trimming his racing stable to about five or six good horses. He aims to avoid heavy yearling purchases this year, preferring developed horses, but sees risk in yearlings as some buyers refuse sales. He notes racing stakes and forfeits reduce profits and cites examples of gentlemen who can afford to refuse offers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip Dwyer
Belmont
Cassatt
Galway
Senator Hearst
W. ¥. Sporteman
SoHo Reds Seek Allegheny County League Membership
The SoHo Reds apply for league inclusion as Allegheny County League expands. Manager Hobin notes broad interest in joining, with entries alongside players Harry Butler and Jerry Dougherty. Tom Delehanty anchors the left field as Reds have organized for several seasons and achieved success against top Western Pennsylvania and Eastern Ohio teams.
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Soho Reds
Hobin
Ee Ee
Harry Butler
Erry Dougherty
Tom Delehanty
Reds
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Manager Phillips Signals Roster Cuts for West Trip
Phillips indicated not all signed players will join the Western exhibition trip. Miller and Carroll rotate in left field while Paine emphasizes the need for practice time. About 15 players are expected to go West, with Maul and Coleman likely left behind.
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Phillips
Maul
Coleman
Paine
Miller
Carroll Ma
Robbery trio held in Louisville forfeiting bond
Judge Thompson ordered Ben Ross Charles Bell and George Richardson held in 300 each after they robbed John Stoval the other night at a craps game. They grabbed choked and relieved him of money in the incident.
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Louisville
Judge Thompson
Ben Ross
Charles Bell
George Richardson
John Stoval
Boxer Tom Delehanty Proposes Last Minute Fight Offer
Tom Delehanty phoned in willingness to box Bl Barry under any rules for a purse. He stated he is ready to fight on a day’s notice and cannot find a stake. The remark was made to the office, showing flexibility on arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Delehanty
Barry
Delehanty
Local Bellaire Runner Sets 100 Yard Race Challenge
David Shafer of Bellaire signs to run against David Shehan of Pittsburg in a 100 yard foot race for 8 to 1 odds. Race to be contested over wider terrain with Shef as the promoter.
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David Shafer
Bellaire
David Shehan
Pittsburg
Extraordinary pressure on Stinehi and ete irda coe news page
Fragments mention unusual pressure affecting the Stinehi and related news review on the thirteenth page. Details are unclear in the readable text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stinehi
Ete Irda Coe
Sporting Notes and Matches Across Boxing and Wrestling
A scattered sports digest reports challenges and wagers including Jack Ashton challenging Joe Lannon for 2.50 a side, Geeek George risking a wrestling forfeit against any American, Ep. MXTRE set to row John McNally 125 yards, and Fry of St Joe Club regretting his signing. Other items note a dispatch from Laxingwe about Pontiac, and plans for Frankurphy the feather champion to box John Griffin for 1000 to 1500 a side under small gloves.
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Tree
Dispatch
Indianapolis
Jack Ashton
Joe Lannon
Geeek George
America
Mxtre
John McNally
Fry
St Joe
Hometree
JaMes Carroll
Boston Globe
Wannop
London
Milton
Laxingwe
Pontiac
McGrath
N. Berrer
Damages Suit Against Pennsylvania Company Filed
A $10,000 suit for damages was entered against the Pennsylvania Company yesterday by Thomas Sasivel alleging injury from a shifting engine on Price Street last October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Thomas
Price Street
Prison hospital plot described in explosive testimony
Testimony details a plan to break from Riverside Penitentiary with doctor Maharneke backing the escape. Witnesses describe bribes, alleged poisonings and cronyism as wardens and nurses repeat accusations of brutality and illicit payments amid an ongoing investigation by the State Board of Charities and prison inspectors.
The Warden Speaks On Investigation In Progress
The warden Wright declined to talk, the investigation ran until 2 a m, with McCutcheon presiding and Reed secretary. Witnesses included McPhillamy Fanning and a lady sworn by the Board of Inspectors. The doctor Mahameke is accused of bribery related to hospital delicacies, but no receipt was produced. The inquiry will continue at the next Board of Inspectors meeting.
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Tal
Fanning
Mahameke
McPhillamy
Fox
McCutcheon
Reid
Henry
Mahamneke
Maharnecke
Wright
George S. Reid
Arden Wright
Mr. Reid
J. Kk. Reed
E. D.C. Mair
State Board of Charities
Thomas Noonan
Dr. Maharneske
James Fear
Reed
Dr. Maharneke
Maharaekee
John Smith
Western Penitentiary
Mabarneke
Granree
J.B. Nopes
Een
James W. Miller
Jackson Sullivan
Mair
Mr. Reed
Warden Wright
James McPhillamy
Rotunda
John Robinson
Offenbach
Jim
Dr. Maharaeke
Ascoeen
Maharaeke
Robinson
B. B. Mahameke
Toto
den Wright
George A. Kelly
Board of Inspectors
Board of Inspec
Little Tommy
Inspector Reed Comments On Maharneke Case Amid Trial Talk
J R Reed of Reed & Co and Board of Inspectors says Maharneke may be innocent or guilty and vows to stand by him if innocent. He defends the reform experiment while noting a next board meeting will reveal the other side. He questions prison rules about money and bribes, claiming smuggling by visitors.
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Moborneke
Somary Proichment
J. R. Reed
J. R. Reed & Co
Reed
Dr. Mabarneke
Teas
Dr. Maharneke
Mahameke Ban
Maharneke
Thas
Emsit
Fragmentary prison narrative hints at concealment and punishment
A damaged excerpt describes prisoners and concealment amid confinement. The text references believing or not believing a Mrs Mair and an alleged receiver, with vague mentions of a warden, ex convict, and potential discharge, leaving unclear who acts and what outcome follows. The fragment hints at mistrust and attempted control within a prison context.
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Armet
Mabarneke
Mabar
Inspector Warns Of Decapitation If Mahameke Is Guilty
Inspector Trimble of the Board of Prison Inspectors expresses no opinion until both sides are heard. He suggests Mahameke may be innocent until proven guilty, while noting potential penalties if bribery and escape attempts are proven.
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Trimble
Mahameke
The Doctor's History A Checkered Career of Dr Maharneke
Maharneke the German born physician migrates to America in 1877, studies at the State University of Michigan, and tours a life of romance and scandal. He is briefly married to Inez Loxton, later convicted of sorcery in Pittsburg, sentenced to five years, released to become hospital steward. His second marriage to Miss Faukner of Allegheny followed a sensational prior separation, and the couple resides near the prison wall, seemingly content.
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Maharneke
B. B. Maharseke
Germany
America
Ann Arbor
Mich
State University
Inez Loxton
Grand Rapids
Dr. Maharneke
Poe
Wright
Mahameke
San Francisco
Misa Faukner
Allegheny
New York World
Mrs. Mahameke
Walla
Sons of Temperance Meet in Allegheny Led by Reitzsman
The Sons of Temperance held an open meeting in Allegheny last evening with F. Reitzsman delivering on The Triple Emblem the Red White and Blue. Good singing was a feature. Reports from Coal Valley Pa say a big oil strike at the Seckman well near that place is being kept quiet to allow interested parties to secure territory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sons of Temperance
Allegheny
Coal Valley
Seckman
Keechs Palatial Penn avenue Emporium Bargains Sale
Keechs on Penn avenue hosts a week long sale offering a vast selection for home furnishing clothing and accessories at unprecedented prices. The advertisement touts thousands of bargains including $5,000 worth of Ladies Plush Coats to be sacrificed at sea on the dollar urging men of families on limited incomes to attend and profit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keech
Penn Avenue
Keech Installment Plan Offers Fair Credit Prices
Keech advertises a flexible sale method selling for cash or on credit. The piece stresses affordability and accessibility for all financial backgrounds and claims unlike other dealers Keech does not charge extortionate prices for credit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keech
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Mr. McPhillamy
Reeden Wright
Mr. Slagle
Mrs. Mair
Jimmy Elliott
West Pens
Hosrir
Pirtsnuna
B. B. Mabarneke
Riverside
Rankin
George L Reid
Dr. Mahameke
McPhhillam
Mery
Mc- Phillamy
Mc-Phillamy
O. K
Frank Shay
In Spectors
Mabaroeke
James
Erne
Inspector Reed
Cen
W. F. Trimble
Board of Prison Inspectors
Vermont Street
Neke
Mra
Mahanneke
Doctor
TODA
Pyeneat
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Sylvania and
West Virginia
Una
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Sons of Temperance Meeting
Brooklyn Eagle
New York City
Thos. C. Jenkins
W. Pa
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Guckenheimer
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Medard
Mercer
C. O. LD
Joseph Fleming & Son
Joseph Fleming, Deruggists
Market St
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Asove Nintu Street
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