Day in Hard Luck Ward's Club Faces Leased Grounds
The Sporting News reports Day's New York League club faces loss as the New York and New England railroad seeks a 99 year lease on the old league grounds from 155th to 157th streets. Brooklyn Players' Club names John M. Ward captain and manager. Scandrett denies Sawders issues.
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New York League Baseball Club
President Day
Brooklyn Players’ Club
J. M. Ward
Scandrett
Sawders
Chappie Moran
Kelly
Dispatch
New York
New York and New England Railroad
Brotherhood
Lynch
James J. Coogan
John BH
Day
Sage
Brush Aims to Strengthen Club Ahead of League Games
President Brush, returning from New York, said the league will not crowd Indianapolis or Brooklyn from the circuit. He noted Indianapolis and Brooklyn may contend for the pennant, and spoke of signing and testing players. Brush urged early reporting to get in good trim before league games begin.
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Verician
Ispiararenis
Brush
New York
Indianapolis
Washington
Brooklyn
Sieomothet
Paul Hines
Paul
Ing
Judge O'Brien
Aes Brash
Abe
Case of Sowder Rumors Shake Pittsburg League
Secretary Scandrett denies rumors that pitcher Sowders will break his contract. He outlines the payment schedule totaling 500 dollars through January to March, with 90 dollars due before April 1. Local Brotherhood officials deny any offers to Howders and criticize desertion. A new club official asserts resolve to honor obligations despite criticism.
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Sowders
Pittsburg
Scandrett
Runnor
Sowder
Howders
Sener Gage Matter
M. B Lemon
Pirates
Braddock Club Faces Possible County League Exit
Local reports claim a scheme by League magnates to block the Braddock club before the season opens. Ten days prior to start, injunctions may be sought against key players, with Braddock ready to withdraw from the County League if pressure continues.
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Cates
Hood
Braddock Club
Clifton Winners at SPECTAL Telegram to the Disfattom
Weather clear and large crowd at Clifton Race Track as Drumstick draws debate after Saturday’s race. Results across seven and a half furlong events show Monte Cristo and Calera among early winners with times and fractional placements noted for each leg of the program.
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Cliftern
Crirros
Clifton
Entries for Tomorrow’s Races at Gurrzxpure Track
The dispatch lists the forthcoming race card at iEPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DISPATCH Gurrzxpure New Jersey for February 2 with multiple entries. First race features Matt Gibson King Idler Ionamite Litte Mickey II Topeka Bradburn St Clare Bay Archer Frank Warner Miller Fustic Tony Pastor and others. Second race includes Stephanie Harwood Bily Crane Slasher Remember gelding Flash John Jay Mamie Hay. Third race lists Bella Trojan Ji Sterwood Tyrone Hot Scotch Gray Cloud Leander Hawker Mine Kaintte Mine rsin Laeria Fie. Fourth race shows Cariow Base Vidi Fountain Pendennis ape Wand erment Ulatter Shotover Davis Blom George Angus. Fifth race has Arizona Buckstone Lehroveri Melodrama Krishna Equality Jay Garden Souvenir My Own.
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Firet
Matt Gibson
King Idler
Ionamite
Litte Mickey II
Vaulter
Goldfish
Topeka
Bradburn
St. Clare
Bay Archer
Frank Warner
Miller
Fustic
Tony Pastor
Stephanie
Harwood
Bily Crane
Mose EK
Slasher Me Entiee
Remember Gelding
Flash
John Jay
Bella
Trojan Ji
Sterwood
Tyrone
Hot Scotch
Gray Cloud
Leander
Hawker Ws
Side Ik Mine Kaintte Mersin Laeria Fie
Leichesd
Herman
Fatalo
Tom Kearns
Little Barefoot Itith
Dive Farlings
Cariow
Fountain
Pendennis
Ape Wanderment
Chapplie Moran Claims Knockout Blow In Jersey City Club
At the Scottish American Athletic Club in Jersey City Moran says he knocked Kelly with his own punch and that he could whip him again. Witnesses say Kelly will not face Chap pie again and had cried enough in the ring.
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New York
Chappie” Moran
Kelly
Pra
Chapple
Eer
Paddy McBride Backer Proposes Forfeit to Fight Dugan
A backer says if Mike Dugan posts a $100 forfeit at the office, McBride can be matched to fight Dugan regardless of whether McBride defeats O. The McBride camp is ready to notice challenges only with a posted forfeit.
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Paddy McBride
Mike Dugan
McBride
Dugan
Supreme Court upholds Idaho test oath on polygamy crime
The Supreme Court denies habeas relief to Samuel D. Davis, ruling polygamy remains a crime under U S and Idaho laws and that religious freedom does not shield criminal acts. The opinion admonishes that tolerating such acts in the name of religion would shock public morality and undermine marriage and society.
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Washington
Supreme Court of the United States Today
Idaho
Samuel D. Davis
Bigaimr
United Sam
Hons Out Into the Country
Supreme Court decision confirms a street remains from Federal Street head to Nunnery Hill and two miles beyond. George Cochran asks repealing 1886 ordinance opening Federal Street extension, arguing the act of Assembly then laid out a street and blocks further extension. The area now has private homes and fences, and opening the street could cause complications. Cochran believes no one will be oppressed if the road can be proven.
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Supreme Court
Federal Street
Nunnery Hill
George Cochran
Sixth Ward
Allegheny
Cochran
Apts Street
Carnegie in town not here on library business
Andrew Carnegie arrived in the city last night with W L Abbott of Carnegie Phipps Co and told a Dispatch reporter he had no time to discuss libraries. He said he was not here on library business and did not know how long he would stay.
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Allegheny Library
Andrew Carnegie
W. L. Abbott
Carnegie, Phipps & Co
Carnegie
DisPaTch
City
Sairy
Miss Tracy
Tees
District of Columbis
Entwiale
Porters Organized at Pullman Palace Car Company
A Pullman porters group at Union Station discussed their yearlong organization to resist petty wrongs by the company. They claim established plans to address abuses on each car and prepared remedies, including targeted actions and measures.
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Pullman Palace Car Company
Union Station
Arrests in Fayette County murder case tied to Cramer
Five men were arrested at Uniontown charged with the July murder of Samuel Cramer. The Beaver W C T U reports a mass withdrawal of officers over partisan disputes, with 30 nonpartisan members leaving and speculation that others may follow in neighboring unions. The split centers on coercion concerns and calls for broader local voice in the movement.
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Fayette County
Cramer
Beaver W. C. T. U
Uniontown
Samuel Cramer
Dispatch Beaver
Joseph L. Anderson
W.C.T. U
State Committee
Philadelphia
Cne
Tet
Ing
Goff May Be Governor Special Telegram to The Dispatch
Charleston February 4 The Investigating Committee’s evidence on Delegate Harr bribery allegations shows little substance. Stallings denied the charge, testified of a walk with Harr, and said no money talks or governor contests occurred. Harr's meeting with Ford and a vote plan for Goff are noted but not proven. If a vote is held tomorrow Goff will be elected with Merrill and Ford pledging support.
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Charleston
W. Va
Harr
Marion County
Stallings
Ruffoer
Opera House
Ruffner
Azel Ford
Eigh
Ford
Goff
Gof
Merrill
Coke Men's Conference Likely to Reach Peaceful Scale
A Sub Scale Committee met in BookpaLE to discuss a potential scale for miners and operators amid Coke market tensions. Despite preliminary work, leaders doubt a quick amicable adjustment, with a probable settlement around 165 dollars per ton as coke sells at 1.50. Delegates from Division No. 4 and the National Trades Assembly attended.
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Dirpatct
Bookpale
Thomas Lynch
Frick Cokes Company
John P. Brenner
McClure Coke Company
J.C. van Doser
M. P. Kane
John de Haven
James Keeran
Knights of Labor
General Watchorn
National Trades’ Assembly
Kerfoot
Oil Region Business Amid Rough Roads Delays Hit Area
Impassable roads in Washington and Beaver counties slow oil and gas activity. A firm paid $75 to move a drilling stem 12 miles, while timber offers drop to $23 delivered. Yet several contracts for well sinking and rig construction exist as firms plan in the Murrysville district and other rig towns.
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Eeevane Telew
Canonsburg
Washington
Beaver Counties
Murrysville
Te Srsceaia Genan Devine
Beoiie
Callaghan Conspiracy Case Likely to Be Dropped
District Attorney Lauffer reports telegram from Powderly seeking Grand Jury info on Callaghan conspiracy. Justice Moran of Scranton refuses to release details until costs are paid. Moran claims Callaghan owes $4350 and will not pay, suggesting case may fail.
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Powderly
GreissEune
Lauffer
Jeer Allied Transactions Involving German Buyer In Pittsburgh Area
Felix Holker, a German from Pittsburg and resident of Spring Garden street, registered at a Youngstown hotel and negotiated to buy several local businesses. He finally agreed to purchase B. E. Hoefinger's meat market for an unspecified amount, but arranging payment required selling checks to a Pittsburgh party for cash. The record ends with unclear fragments about his departure and remaining details.
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Youngstown
Felix Holker
Pittsburg
Spring Garden Street
B. E. Hoeffinger
Pitta
Holver
Sai Pete Naar
Wealthy Man Samuel Morgan Hangs Self in Riley Home
Samuel Morgan aged 73 hanged himself at his brother in law Br. 8 Riley residence in Bellaire on a date in February. Authorities report a suicide at the family home with no further details available.
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Bangs Aisell
Sproul
Bellaire
Samuuel Morgan
Riley
Wealthy Morgans and Rileys Face Murder Charges
The Morgans and Rileys, described as very wealthy, are charged with the murder of Gaermal Cremer, a Salt Lick Township farmer, in July. Samuel Coffman, William Coffman, James Coffman, James Young, and Wm Record were brought to the scene by Officers Duncan and Pegg. two were arrested in Scottdale. All claim alibis.
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Usitonrows
Samuuel Coffman
William Coffman
James Coffman
James Young
Duncan
Dunbar
Pegg
Scottdale
Balt Township
Gaermal Cremer
Salt Lick Township
New Coal Company Formed in Clearfield County
Leonard Keck of Greenesvere and J M Keck of Kecksburg have bought a large land tract in Clearfield county. Woodland Semi-Bituminous Coal Company will be formed with J M Keck as president. Development plans start soon to employ many miners. Rev Frazier Seriously Ill in Youngstown residence.
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Greenesvere
Leonard Keck
J. M. Keck
Kecksburg
Clearfield County
Woodland Semi-Bituminous Coal Company
A Nation Shudders After Calamity at Night
The article describes a devastating fire that began when a gas ignited and spread from a room to a morning blaze. It rejects blame on servants, noting the unknown cause and the likely limited alarm response. The catastrophe is deemed historically tragic, rivaling Washington’s notable official episodes.
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Washington
Lightner
Tragic Fire at Secretary Tracy Home Kills Three
Washington February 3 A devastating blaze at the three story brick residence of Secretary Tracy on I Street between Connecticut Avenue and Seventeenth killed three people and injured three others. Mrs Tracy and Miss Mary Tracy died in the stairs and hallways while the secretary and others were rescued. The house was gutted with interiors ruined and the fire blamed on heated pipes and water damage.
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Younastow
F. Frazier
Pittsburg
First United Presbyterian Church
Bryson's Terrace
Mecca
Grippe
Tracy
Washington
I Street
Connecticut Avenue
Seventeenth Street
Miller
Massachusetts Avenue
Mary
Ting
Josephine Morell
Chief Parish
Miss Tracy
W. 8. Cox
District Supreme Court
James Welch
Closing Arguments in Andrews Murder Trial Begin
BelLevence February 3 The Andrews murder trial opened this morning before a crowded room and the prosecution rested late afternoon with Kate Seen still arguing. The case will go to the jury tomorrow.
Accident Fatality When Brother Shot by Sibling
February 2 report from near the city describes a tragedy as Clinton Lease while hunting hogs accidentally shot his brother Lewis. The rifle ball entered the groin and caused a fatal wound.
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Trrrim
Clinton Lease
Lewis
Johnstown and Cambria County Ledger Items
A sweep of items from Johnstown and nearby counties notes stockholder meetings and parade plans for Washington's Birthday. Deaths and injuries include a Cincinnati painter killed on the Johnstown railroad and a Wilkes-Barre miner entombed and badly burned. Indiana County and Wooster claims progress on burial cleanup costs. Post office fixtures in Waynesburg go to sale amid an execution.
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Grand Army of the Republic
Johnstown
Washington
Cambria County
Pittsburg
William Grant
Cincinnati
Johnstown and
Stony Creek
Nottingham
Joseph Jones
Wooster
Albert Imgard
Boon
Germany
Lima
Richards & Co
Columbus, Lima and Milwaukee Railroad
Continental
Cambria
Westmoreland
Indiana
J. P. Elkins
Harrisburg
Indiana County
Dougine
Presbyterian Church
Beaver
Patterson
E. McGinnis
Rock Point
Alex. Anderson
McGinnis
Zandel
Greane County
Waynesburg
Farmers and Drovers' Bank
James
Charles Jennings
Iron Brokers Head to Washington to Press Claims
H. E. Collins, a prominent iron broker, departed for Washington to press a government claim of 370,000 for excess duties on imported steel blooms from 1881 and 1882. The 30 percent tariff and 40 percent charge under Judge French’s interpretation affected other importers, with total claims on this issue reaching 2,000,000. The Senate will hear the cases today and tomorrow, with iron brokers from across the country attending.
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H. E. Collins
Washington
United States
French
Senate
McKean Farm Sale Prompts Glass Factory Plan
Sale of the McKean farm in Fallow Field township Washington county to the Eon Company for 200 acres at 750 per acre totaling 50000 is reported The plan includes a plate glass factory expected to employ 3000 workers and boost local industry.
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McKean
Fallowfield Township
Washington County
Eon Company
Couniny
Lying In State At White House For Mrs Tracy
Remains of Mrs Tracy and Miss Tracy lie in the East Room of the White House in caskets beneath chandeliers. The president has ordered arrangements for the funeral and secretary Tracy's son and General Catlin are due tonight. The president and Cabinet received condolences from Governor Ladd and various preacher associations as mourners gather.
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Mrs. Tracy
Miss Tracy
White House
Washington
Gawler
Atto General
Tracy
Catlin
Ladd
Rhode Island
Brooklyn and
Long Island Preachers’ Association
Methodist Preachers of
Baltimore
General Catlin Learns of Disaster in Office Teary Arrival
New York telegram reports General Tease 8. Catlin, brother of Mrs. Tracy, learning of the disaster at about 9:30 PM. He was almost stunned and wept bitterly. His wife heard the news and followed him to his office. General Catlin departed for Washington on the 3 0 P. M. express.
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New York
Catlin
Tracy
Washington
Tracy Family Leaving Montague Street Home after Cabinet Service
The Tracy family of Brooklyn sold their five story brownstone at 148 Montague Street when General Tracy joined the Cabinet and moved to Washington. Surviving relatives include Mrs. Tracy and siblings General Catlin Avery B. Kites Superintendent of Barge Office, George L. Catlin merchant of Appleachin and Mrs. Maria Olmstead living in Oregon.
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Tracy
Brooklyn
Montague Street
General Tracy
Washington
General Catlin
Avery B. Kites
Barge
George L. Catlin
Appelachin
Maria Olmstead
Larne
Oregon
London Shocked by Tracy Tragedy Across Cabinet
London officials and Premier Salisbury react with grief after the death of Secretary Tracy in the calamity. Dunlap's Cable Company notes the shock and sympathy from the press and President Harrison's cabinet, recalling recent losses in Blake's family.
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Pauncefote
Tracy
Dunlap
Loxroon
London
Salisbury
Harrison
Blake
Ughter
Secretaries Son Rushes to Washington After Fire Tragedy
Frank B. Tracy, son of Secretary Tracy, hurries from New York State to Washington after a deadly house fire that killed his mother and a sister and left his father and another sister seriously ill. The Pennsylvania Railroad provides a special train for his swift travel.
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Philadelphia
Frank B. Tracy
Tracy
New York State
Washington
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
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