Nimick rejects Rowe coming to Pittsboro baseball club
President Nimick visited Buffalo and spoke with Jack Rowe and White about Rowe not playing this season. The club will keep their purchase money and assign Kuehne to short and Smith to third while Detroit loses potential gains. Midget Miller trains hard aiming to lead the season and Charles Mitchell seeks an engagement after typhoid recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nimick
Buffalo
Jack Rowe
Pittsboro
Rowe
White
Kuehne
Smith
Detroit
Ee Clieve
Whit
Miller
George
Colonel Pratt
Allegheny
Roddy
Morris and Kuehne
Outfeld
Harrisburg
Charles Mitchell
Trenton
Mitchell
Allegheny Hospital
Pete McShannie
Hamilton
We Tvy A
Nto A
Swartwood
McSbhannie
Tv Us
Asens
Tute
McShannie
Einer
Bostor
Tre Tnsratch
Teeen Dunlap
Carroll
Boston Authority
Pesteraay
Phillips
Boston
Etna Stars Prepare Strong Lineup for County League
The Etna Stars aim for County League admission and have formed a solid roster led by Frank, Metzene, J. Brooks, Tibbs, Sand, McCoy, M. Hallevan, and M. Sarti in field positions with Sand at first base and Tibbs at second.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Etna Stars
Frank Pi
F. Metzene Een
J. Brooks
M. Tibbs
P. Sand
T. McCoy
M. SA Srt
M. Hallevan
Grant Briggs Statement on Syracuse Stare Signing
Grant Briggs called the office last evening with a statement aimed at ending speculation about his new club. He said the matter should be settled and urged an end to rumors regarding the club and its plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant Briggs
Syracuse
Conan Sen Echne
Davidson’s Complaints Over Hecker and Cook Trade
Louisville president Davidson claims Cincinnati blocked a deal to move Hecker and Cook, denying their rights while seeking a young pitcher he valued. He notes Brooklyn also disagreed, and Cincinnati’s stance stalled the sale despite offers. Cook remains unsold, and Davidson plans to keep him unless a stronger offer arrives. Hecker’s future with Louisville appears unlikely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisvville
Devidson
Hecker
Cook
Cincinnati
Louisvilles
Brooklyn
Cincinnati Club
Jteven
Louisville
Davidson
Toole Names Prospects and Toronto Strength in League Talk
Breve Toole, signed with the Rochester International League Club, praises several players and warns that Pittsburg or other National League clubs should scout up and coming talent. He highlights Burke as an elite outfielder, Simon and McKeogh as capable catchers and bases throwers, and credits Atkinson for strong pitching. He predicts Toronto will be strong this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Breve Toole
Rochester International League
Pittsburg
Burke
Torontos
Simon
MccKeoch
Rochester
Association
Philadel McKeogh
Pera Hemor Sacher
Reat
Toronto
Atkinson
Lannon and Godfrey Draw After Fifteen Rounds in Boston
Joe Lannon of South Boston and George Godfrey, a leading heavy weight, fought fifteen rounds for a $1000 purse at the Cribb Club in Boston. Referee John Sullivan oversaw a bout marked by clinching and temper, with Godfrey’s late rally failing to overcome the early lead. The match ended in a draw as neither fighter was knocked out after the scheduled 15 rounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Joe Lannon
South
George Godfrey
Cribb Club
John &. Sullivan
Lannon
Godfrey
Lennon
Local authorities predict two strong race contenders
John Loomis, a noted poolseller, plans a Denver poolroom venture and Westward trials. Donnybrook is favored by Loomis with pounds up, while Pony Glessner backs Bollan at 115 pounds up, noting Garrison may ride and Eolian could win if fit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Loomis
Price & Co
Denver
Entnes
Donnybrook
Glessner
Bollan
Garrison
Eolian
Brooklyn club chief threatens Sunday baseball revolution
President Byrne of the Brooklyn club pledges to enforce a new rule limiting Sunday games to inside his territory on Long Island. He vows to bar or sanction clubs that violate the change, extending control beyond the city line to the county line and curtailing national agreement clubs from playing there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Yor
Byrne
Brooklyn
Long Island
Dira
Ae Bote National Agreement Club Aftereast
Pittsburg
Allegheny County Baseball League to Elect Officers Tonight
The Allegheny County Baseball League holds its first meeting of the year this evening in a law office at Fourth Avenue and Grant Street to reorganize and elect officers. Daniel McCarthy of Braddocks and W. J. of the East End are current officers likely to be re elected, with discussion on membership rules and admittance. A schedule for next season is expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny County Baseball League
Fourth Avenue
Grant Street
Daniel McCarthy
The
Braddocks
W. J
East End
Open discussion cures club rifts and wins pennant
Day convened daily meetings in the New York club room to have players critique each other’s plays. He urged open dialogue so members could hear flaws they themselves overlooked. After repeated sessions, back-biting faded and teamwork emerged, helping the club clinch the pennant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Day
O'Rourke
Ward
Weather Shifts as Races Draw Crowds at New On Leafs Meet
Cloudy and wild conditions dull track but strong turnout for races. Pritchett wins five furlongs in 1:03.3 with Florine second and Kensington third. Jin Hawley takes three-fourths mile in 1:20.8 Alb an second. Joyful wins nine-sixteenths, Jimmy B second, Vattell third. Fourth race unfinished in report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leafs
Pritchett
Kensington
Florine
Playful
Mary T
Cleo Martin
Rollinee Alban
Iris
Gabe C
Greg Fox
Jin Hawley
Alban
Jimmy BE
Exernky
Vattell
Joyful
Jimmy B
Challenge Between Schaffer and Sheehan Sparks Odd Feud
David R. Sheehan replies to Jacob Schaffer of Bellaire promising a 10 foot race if Schaffer forwards articles and a forfeit to Tit DisraTch. He insists the standoff proves whether Schaffer truly means bus nose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Schaffer
David R. Sheehan
Bellaire
Horses Signes With Baltimore
Horses sign with Baltimore in a February report noting Jos Hornung from Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Batimore
Jos Hornung
Bos
Ton's Crack Fielder Accepts Baltimore Club Offer
The noted batter readily accepted the Baltimore Baseball Club's bid and was sent a contract to play for the team. The move marks a major acquisition for Baltimore as negotiations concluded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ton
Baltimore Baseball Club
Ouenen
Ironwood’s Owner Talks About Offspring and Plans
James McAffer, owner of the young trotter Ironwood, says the horse is progressing well under Sam Keys. He notes last winter the animal got too fat and was not put into condition. This year they will avoid stake races but may race somewhere in the circuit. Charley Friel is reportedly in good form.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunlap
Smith
Carroll
Fred
Nimick
Samme
Gate Lee Phillips
Association
Ason
Tastenon
M. Pig
Hannon
Hanlon
Puaitos
Carroll and Hanson
James McAffer
Ironwood
Sam Keys
Charley Friel
New Castle Gun Shooters Challenge Pittsburgers
The New Castle group sent a challenge to Herron Hill Gun Club proposing a five on five trap shoot with side bets of 80 dollars per side. Herron Hill members say the rules are unfair as they do not cover a trap and die match.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Castle
Sporting Notes and Rumors From the League Circuit
DEMPrsry travels to Buffalo to meet all rivals while Jm Cannons earns praise as East End gym instructor. Sullivan is labeled a drunken bully by Lon don Referee's Harry Sampson. Pittsburg Phil writes from the bullfight circuit. Pete McRh an TMIC is released by the Pittsburg club. McAnniffe admirers plan a special car for Billy M. Briogn Werte vs Frank Murphy featherweight bout set for 1000 purse. Tom Conners and Thomas McMahon agree to 200 a side mixed wrestling match in Detroit, while Deacon White laments Detroit losses and ongoing releases talks with Buffalo club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Demprsry
Buffalo
Jm Cannons
East End
Harry Sampson
Pendragon
London
Sullivan
Pittsburg
Sinshe
Sack McAnniffe
Billy M
Pete McRhan
Yestrway
Pete
Briogn Werte
Frank Murphy
Aminent
al Smith
New York
N. FY. Sun
Tom Conners
Thomas McMahon
Detroit
America
Conners
Dennis Gallagher
Deacon White
Buffalo Club
League
Brotherhood of Ball-players
The
Brotherhood
Howe
Senate Debates Trust Control Bill Inadequate and Unconstitutional
Senator George argues against the measure to declare unlawful trusts and combinations, warning it would overstep constitutional power and harm farmers and temperance groups. He opposes suspending import duties and says the bill is inefficient and misdirected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Jones
Arkansas
George
Congress
Sherman
Mr. George
Senge
Big Money Woes Hit Johnston Drygoods House in New York
Robert Johnston doing business as J. & C. Johnston assigned assets to creditors for 17013 rentPreferences to estate of Richard Mortimer. Salaries of employees preferred. Johnston, once worth about 1.5 million, faced 360000 liabilities after claiming 1.5 million assets. He sought a port to relieve debts but failed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Robert Johnston
Johnston
Robert
John
U S Senate approves Pago Pago coaling station
Berlin reports comment from National Zeitung and North German Gazette on the U S Senate credit for a Pago Pago station. The papers note delays in acting on Malietoa’s privilege and speculate on forthcoming U S diplomacy as Pendleton’s health and lack of messages influence German relations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pendleton
Bamoa
Harrison
America
Ds O Keefe s Barrens purify th blood
A brief notice lists Ds O Keefe s Barrens at 34 Fifth Avenue offering blood purification services with unclear snatches of address. The readable text is fragmentary and lacks verifiable details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O'Keefe
Pittsburg Siblings Battle Tax Plan as City Devotion Grows
Allegheny businessmen resist a revenue bill taxing manufacturing capital stock while veterans push for soldiers orphans schools funding. Delegates flood Harrisburg to press an inter municipal bill, with C L Magee lobbying for local manufacturers and Governor Beaver reportedly ready to veto if the capital stock tax remains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alleghenians
Harrisburg
Veterans’ Committee
Soldiers Orphan Schools Face Action Plan
Tomorrow a special committee of veteran soldiers will meet to map a plan of action on soldiers' orphan schools. The agenda includes municipal bills and a revenue bill hearing, with visits to several schools. The panel favors continuing the schools for current scholars but opposes new admissions, and considers a syndicate restriction. A bill to place the schools under a Governor headed commission is planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hargiserre
Ways and Means Committee
House
Soldiers Orphans’ Committee
Tnste
Pension bill urged to Congress by Skinner in House
A Cincinnati telegram reports Harrisburg February 4. Representative Skinner of Fulton offered a resolution urging passage of a three-tier service pension plan for Union soldiers from the late war. The proposal aims to curb perjury by tying pension rates to service length and strengthening proof requirements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Skinner
Fulton
United States
Senate
Congress
Electric bill proposes exclusive privileges for district power
The bill introduced by a Philadelphia representative on Friday aims to grant one company exclusive rights to provide heat light and power in the district by any means. It is expected to fail in committee due to several objections including its conservatively broad scope and special favors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haneissere
Philadelphia
Marriage Bill Reform Aimed at Simpler Licenses
Harrisburg February 4 Hon Henry Hall of Mercer introduced a bill amending the marriage law. The measure would require only one party to appear for license application, allow a declaration on oath of legal age, and permit marriage outside the license county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Henry Hall
Mercer
No Drinking on Decoration Day Bill Introduced
A bill by Mr. Biges of Butler seeks to ban liquor sales on Decoration Day. The proposal mirrors a prior Senate measure by Showalter in the same county and awaits endorsement at the upcoming event in Erie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hmarrishueg
Biges
Butler
Senate
Showalter
Erie
Petroleum statistics to be collected by state department
Harrisburg February 4 The Department of Internal Affairs will start collecting petroleum statistics for the first time following a suggestion by Representative Burdick Mec Kean County. The move aims to track a crucial national product and compile regular reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Department of Internal Affairs
Burdick
MecKean County
Somerset County Transfer to Western Judicial District
Mr Pugh of Somerset announced the Supreme Court granted his petition to move Somerset county to the Western district. The county’s first return day at Pittsburg will be October 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haphissurg
Pugh
Somerset
Supreme Court
Somerset County
Western Judicial District
Pittsburg
Free Men Again Prison Releases Rush In
Harrisburg February 4 reports the State Department preparing papers for the release of Eastern Penitentiary prisoners due to expire within 50 days. Lieutenant Brown announced as First Lieutenant of B. Pittsburgh according to staff correspondence from Harrisburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
State Department
Eastern Penitentiary
Harribburg
Lewis T. Brown
B. Pittsburg
Recommittal Battle Over Insurance Measure In House
Franklin county delegate Krops stirs House by moving recommittal of a pivotal insurance bill citing a $100000 impact. Debates focus on courtesy to absent Wood and rights of insurers as bill is sent back to committee with a close vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagerispunc
Krops
Franklin County
Wood
Lycoming
Insurance Committee
Kreps
Brooks
Philadelphia
Wherry
Bernebure
May Defeat the Grangers Dressed Meat Bill in House
Harrisburg February 4 Mr of Montgomery the champion of the grangers meat bill presented a resolution to place the bill on the calendar. Under House rules the measure will be reached Friday and supporters doubt they can muster 103 votes but remain hopeful to hold lawmakers in place until then.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
of Montgomery
House
Judiciary General Committee
New Plate Glass Works Chartered in Duquesne
The Howard Plate Glass Works of Duquesne were chartered with capital of 500000 dollars. Directors include A A Howard B J Wainwright William H Nimick John S Morrison and James M Howard. Howard holds 7000 shares and pays by fee 26 acres of land in Mifflin township with buildings machinery furnaces reservoirs and appurtenances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Howard Plate Glass Works
Duquesne
Capital
A. A. Howard
J. Wainwright
William H. Nimick
Pittsburg
John 8. Morrison
Tyrone
James M. Howard
Mifflin Township
Allegheny County
Cabinet speculation swirls as Harrison picks Windom for Treasury
A wire dispatch from Indianapolis reports Cabinet rumors surrounding General Harrison. John C New remains in Indiana amid delays over travel to New York for business. Windom emerges as a likely Treasury choice, with Blaine for State and Wanamaker for Navy amid uncertain offers for Indiana figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dispatch
Indianapolis
John
New
New York
Harrison
Treasury
J. W. Farwell
Chicago
John C. New
William Windom
Rusk
War
Wanamaker
Navy
Evarts
Allison
Cenes
Oee
Bison
Windom
Indiana
Rosenthal Stuns Pittsburgh with Virtuoso Evening
Moriz Rosenthal and Fritz Kreisler headlined a packed Old City Hall concert. Rosenthal offered Weber Chopin Liszt and Schubert with masterful technique and poetic touch, while Kreisler showed strong but uneven tone with standout encore.
The Murder of Inspector Martin in Gweedore
Police at Gweedore seize bloodstained paling posts as evidence in the investigation of Inspector Martin's murder. The attack left him unconscious and mangled. seven constables were injured, and Father McFadden was wounded and later captured along with other assailants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dusirx
Gweedore
Inspector Martin
Martin
Father McFadden
A Palace of Ice Opens in Mentreal Carnival
The ice palace in Mentreal, opened by His Excellency the Governor General, drew large crowds as electric lights illuminated the structure. Joseph Hickson welcomed the Governor General on behalf of the carnival executive, who declared the palace officially open.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montexas
Joseph Hickson
Carnival Executive
Unhappy Lovers Die After Poison Pact on West Seventy Fourth
In New York on February 4 a policeman found 17 year old Carrie Nolan and 20 year old James Consadine on West Seventy Fourth Street. Both had poisoned themselves. Consadine died shortly after hospital arrival. The girl claimed they took poison to end their lives. family troubles were cited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
West Seventy-fourth Street
Carrie Nolan
James Consadine
Consadine
Quebec Assembly Discusses Annexation Resolutions
In Quebec on February 4 the Assembly debated annexation proposals attributed to Representative Butterworth. Premier Mercier said he was not officially aware any such resolutions had been presented, and the matter was questioned by Mr. Canche de St. Maurice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quebec
Canche de St. Maurice
Representative Butterworth
United States
Con
Mercier
Butter
Ivory Soap Promoted for Office Use as Pure and Affordable
An advertising notice extols Ivory Soap as 99 74% pure and affordable for office use. It warns against counterfeit white soaps claiming to match the Ivory and urges readers to ask for the genuine product, noting copyright by Procter & Gamble in 1885.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Procter & Gamble
Weather notes for Western Pennsylvania and Ohio on February 4 1559
Heavy snow in Western Pennsylvania followed by clearing and much colder air with high northwest winds. Ohio experiences rain turning to snow with cooler conditions and strong northwest winds. The report lists a February 4 date, maximum and minimum temperatures and notes precipitation measurements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sylvania
Ohio
Uf Toop. Messanesse
River Telegrams Special Telegram to The Dispatch
MorGantows River shows 5 feet 8 inches and falling with clear weather and a 48 degree evening reading. Brownsville River at 6 feet 3 inches and steady. weather cloudy with a 4 degree thermometer reading. Warren River at 1 foot of 1 inches and falling. weather cloudy and mild.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgantows
Brownsville
Warren
DANGER IN WARM WEATHER ON MISSOURI RIVER
In Bismarck on February 4 a warm spell honeycombed the Missouri river ice making travel dangerous. A wagon crossing 15 miles north of the city failed as the ice broke. A family of five, Mr and Mrs Olston and three children, drowned when the wagon fell through and the current swept them away before help could reach them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bismarck
Dax
Missouri River
John Olston
Opportunists Plot Ouster of Floquet Ministry
A dispatch reports that the Opportunists seek to overthrow the Floquet Ministry. M. De Freycinet held a conference with General Bouer and reportedly offered him a future Cabinet seat.
Trousers to Order Highlighted in Budget Focus
The article notes a shift in business rule aiming to deliver the best value for the least money. It emphasizes a current focus on producing trousers to order as a cost efficient, customer oriented service.
Wanamaker's Cuts Price On Made To Measure Trousers
Wanamaker's announces made to measure trousers at 8 dollars a pair as part of a price push to expand the trouser trade. The offer targets superior fit with full tailoring and impeccable finish, priced well above typical values.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wanamaker
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Steve Toole
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Oficera
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Ironwood All
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Man and George
Berlin
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Arthur Kennedy
Common Council
Nelson P. Reed
Commercial Gazette
Messrs. McCullough
Shiras
Kennedy
Hunter
Common Connell
Elphinstone
Bayne
C. L. Magee
Beaver
Scsreom
PROM
Brown
Grangers
Corres
NEW Plate Glass Works
Treasury Department
Blaine
Wannamaker
Ewarta
Moriz Rosenthal
Hans Guido von Buelow
Seaboard
Old City Hall
Fritz Kreisler
Ran Weber Herr Moriz Rosenthal
Awe Maria
Frans Schubert Valse Capriccio
Henri Wieniawski
Sdeed Tees
Renee Eeeen Ee
Noetarn
Aes
Rosenthal
Henri Wieniawak
Modern Music
Weber
Liszt
Vulcan
Davidoff
Frits Kreisler
Paris
Wieniawski
Faust
Ancnenpaaier
Charles E. Pratt
Mentreal
People’s Store
Wood St
Dress Goods Department
Arlington
Western Penn
Mai
Tutt’s
Youx
Orrick
Murray Street
Sixth Street and
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Cey
Gibson
California
C.F
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