A Very Quiet Trip John Ward Replies to Day
The Sporting News reports on John Ward's reply to President Day amid Detroit's bid for the National League. Ward defends his position, accuses Day of unfair insinuations, and notes stockholder questions about Players' League ties while detailing ongoing league maneuvering and lease concerns.
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Detroit
Washington
Senators
Detroits
Brotherhood
Cubinal
Brunell
Tere
John
Ward
Ent
J.B. Day
Bold Challenge Shapes Cleveland League Proposals
Al Johnson told the Discontents tonight that Pittsburg would yield to a St Louis club and no season changes were planned. Eight strong clubs remain in the league with contests set among Pittburg Buffalo Cleveland and Chicago to the West and New York Boston Brooklyn Philadelphia to the East. Johnson predicted the strongest club would emerge and a three game series with their team would be played.
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al Jotoson
Pittsburg
St. Louis
Pittburg
Buffalo
Cleveland
Eacena
New York
Boston
Brooklyn
Philadelphia
House Seages
Or. Johnson
Siestuss Sake von En Offee
Atbacs
Cen Santo de Fadenn
Mr. Robison
Brotherhood Clab Announces Spring Exhibition Games Schedule
The New York Brotherhood Clab lists spring exhibitions with dates and opponents including John’s College Fordham Hackett Carhart Acmes Williams’ College Monitors St John’s College and other teams. Financial notes out of Philadelphia and Jamestown report club finances and league talks amid a busy regional circuit.
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New Your
New York Brotherhood Clab
John‘s College
Fordham
Hackett, Carhart & Co
Acmes
New York City
Williams' College
T—Hackett, Carhart & Co
Weehawken
St. John’s College
Smalley Not Sigurd Update From Cleveland Dispatch
Fred Carroll received a Cleveland dispatch via Al Johnson stating that Smaliey the Californian third baseman has with the Cleveland National League Seas shot another Lemnos fielding note.
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Smalley
Sigurd
Fred Carroll
al Johnson
Cleveland
Smaliey
Lemnos
Grant Trunks Advocates Equal Terms for Pacers and Trotters
Buffalo February 1 Judge Grant a famed American horseman says the meeting will be important. He traveled from San Francisco to attend, doubts Vail’s electability as secretary, and weighs whether papers should join standard ranks. He supports admitting pacers on equal terms with trotters but separate classifications remain.
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Buffalo
Grant
Amer
San Francisco
Vail
Farce over Brotherhood leader Day statement sparks clash
A New York telegram reports John Ward ridicules Day’s public claim as Brotherhood president. Ward says Day’s stance is mocked and connects Day to broader conflicts, noting signatures and alleged assaults tied to intra union disputes without graphic detail.
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New York
John M. Ward
John B. Day
Brotherhood
York
Day
Lew Ae Ee
Cormeen Cory
Seninstar
Mr. Day
Hanion and Kelley to Wed at Taftville Tomorrow
Edward Hanion celebrated Pittsburgh League player and Players' City member will wed Miss Sek Kelley tomorrow in Taftville his native place. After the ceremony the couple will tour New York Philadelphia and Chicago and then likely reside in Pittsburgh.
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New Lompox
Conn
Edward Hanlon
Piteburg
Taftville
Sek Kelley
New York
Piphin
Chicago
Pivaburg
Curzon NJ Race Run Amid Muddy Track Attendance Grows
A Curzon New Jersey race day drew a large crowd despite several inches of mud. The first race covered 1 1/4 miles with Gounod favorite at 6 to 1. Ste&Darlington and Elmstone placed strongly in subsequent events as times and placings are listed, including stakes and second-place finishes. The program concluded with a six and a half furlong event where Bt Murphy finished second.
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Curzon
N.J
Ste & Darlington
Lemonstoi
Sandstohe Ore
Stoandi Te
Kosmusko Kav
Telle Doo
Tob
Lakewood
Dim Bt Murphy
Freedom
OConnor Fires Up For New Orleans Challenge
In San Francisco on February 4 O Connor the caveman awaits the Australian steamer due Saturday He plans a race against Stansbury at Emps farm once he adapts to Australian climate and waters If successful he will race all challengers Jim Corbett reportedly goes on leave though match terms include travel expenses from San Francisco to New Orleans not yet paid by the proposer.
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San Francisco
O'Connor
Stansbury
Learie
Jim Corbett
New Orleans
Australian boxer Peter Jackson eyes San Francisco bout
In a Sun interview Frank Stevenson discussed a Kilrain versus colored fighter match. Peter Jackson, seen at Miners Bonary Theater, says he has not challenged anyone and plans to meet a California Athletic Club match. Parson Davies left to arrange Jackson's appearance in San Francisco.
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Peter Jackson
Sun
Frank Stevenson
Jake Kilrain
Miner's Bonary Theater
San Francisco
Ang
California Athletic Club
Boston League official denies Mike Kelly transfer rumors
Director Conant of the Boston League team told The Dispatch there is no truth to New York rumors that Mike Kelly made overtures regarding a return to the league. Conant said Kelly has had no discussions about a contract and that no such plan is imminent.
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New York
Fred Stearns
Washington
Boston
Conant
Mike Kelly
Seumeesie
Kelly
Dave bin
Heston
Pee Eee Billings
Meg Sts
Sam Grant Issues Challenge to Opponents in Indiana boxing scene
Lafayette Indiana February 5 Sam Grant heavy weight champion of Indiana issues a challenge to meet either Peter Jackson or George Godfrey in a Philadelphia edition of the pin place says Grant will fight any challenger including colored fighters Grant forwards a challenge to office Gazette notes.
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Ixp
Sam Grant
Indiana
Peter Jackson
George Godfrey
Orie Ganon
Thle Pin Place
Grant
Ofice Gazette
Sailor Jack’s owner posts forfeit to fight Hob-Nailed Jack
The owner of Sailor Jack offered a $10 forfeit to contest Hob-Nailed Jack for $100 in a stated match. The event is set for tomorrow evening at an hour to be announced, with the owner agreeing to a side accord and to make a match.
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United States Service
Beria
Merson Verers
DMO
Mesces Vere
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McBride Signs Articles for New Orleans Fight
John Quinn signed articles yesterday backing McBride for a bout with Dasforth in New Orleans. The actases fee of $100 was to be paid by McBride, and the documents were sent to the Young Men's Club in New Orleans.
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John Quinn
McBride
Dasforth
New Orleans
New
Bell Brothers Offer Declined for Bow Bell Dam
The Hermitage study of this city declined an offer of 25,000 pounds for Bow 2, a dog described as Bow Bell’s brother and tied to the electioneer, with plans to ship the animal from Palo Alto to Nashville next week.
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Bow 2
Electioneer
Hell Brother
Bell Roy
Palo Alto
Local Dog Fight Sets Boston and South Side Match
A match was arranged yesterday between a Boston dog and a South Side rival for a battle to be held within four weeks. Details on venue and stakes were not disclosed.
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Boston
Southside
Boston club sold as man handles league talks
The article notes a recent sale of the Boston club to Wheeling. It mentions personnel changes, including Ed Ni kirk as trainer and a move to the East Enda. It discusses prospects for Jay Fants and league dynamics with the Players' League and Brotherhood, quoting Charles Bexywatt on his playing plans.
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Manacra
Nelly Kelly
Tafteville
C. McClee
Ed Nikirk
East
Ma Hanley
Oakland
Jay Fants
Buffalo
Carney
Cleveland
Constant Reapen—Sullivan
Paddy Ryan
Mississi
Madison Square Garden
San Francisco
Charles Bexywatt
Detroit
Rasten
Boston Players’ Club
Gerry
Will
Kansas
Pfeffer
Brotherhood
Spaulding Iron Company Denies Misconduct in Steubenville Suit
In Steubenville on February 5, the Spaulding Iron Company and major stockholders filed a detailed denial to the Taylor suit. The answer disputes charges of mismanagement, asserts legal management by directors, and argues losses stem from external causes and a market downturn.
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Steubenville
Thomas B Taylor
Charles Lape Spaulding
Messrs
W. A. Walden
William P. Hayes
Brilliant
Spaldings
Hich
Sim
Nebraska officials seek lower corn freight rates
Secretary of State Cowdry Land Commissioner Steen and State Treasurer Hill of Nebraska, with a majority of the State Board of Transportation, arrived in Curia co to press railroads for permanent freight relief. They met railroad managers but no definite outcome. Governor Thayer was en route to join the effort. The group aims for lasting rate reductions, not temporary cuts.
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Curiaco
Cowdry
Steen
Hill
Nebraska
State Board of Transportation
Thayer
Board of Transportation
Cattle Trade Aims to Ship Live Beef to England
A Chicago movement seeks to export American cattle to England via Montreal. Armour & Co claim no interest as they export dressed meats only. Livestock shippers push the plan with Nelson Morris said to be promoter.
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Curiaco
Chicago
England
Montreal
Armour & Co
Nelson Morris
A Small Yield of Sugar in Cuba
Havana reports sugar production will be lower due to drought and fires. Drought cut cane yields and fires destroyed much of the crop, with some estates producing as little as 30 percent of expected. Plantation fires across the island have destroyed about 5,000,000 sarrobas of cane in the fields.
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Havana
Sagua
Republican Nomination in Fourth District Unopposed
The Fourth Congressional district Republican Convention nominated State Senator John E Reyburn for Congress to fill the seat caused by W D Kelley’s death. The election occurs February 18 and the district is strongly Republican. In Susquehanna Miss Charlotte Brundage, a respected village girl, died by her own hand after a troubled love affair.
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Phitap Elppuin
John E. Reyburn
Congress
W. D. Kelley
Susquehanna
Charlotte Brundage
Sbebatna
Immense Coke Trade Faces Wage Uncertainty and Demand
A dispatch from ScortpaLt reports coke shipments rising since January 1 amid wage dispute anticipation. Ovens run at full capacity with little idle capacity. no furnaces closing. Westbound demand remains heavy, prices unchanged, and talks of wage scale increases are unlikely this month.
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H.C. Frick Company
Mt. Pleasant Township
Pittsburg
Totteborg
River
Buffalo
Mahoning
Shenango Vall
Cleveland
Detroit
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East St. Louis
Standard
Miners Parade in Punxutawney Turned Back by Guards
A miners’ march from Punxsutawney to Walston and Adrian ended when Pinkerton and local guards halted the procession under a trestle. Armed workers faced machine gun style threats but leaders argued for restraint. Cars delivered Pole, Hun and French Canadian workers to Walston and Adrian as the strike stalemate continues.
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Tawwsey
Walston
Adrian
Pinkerton
Quinlisk
Wilson
Pirsberg Plate Glass to Get New Gas Line
Pittsburg Plate Glass Company closes a $100000 contract for a 12 inch main gas line from Butler County to Tarentum works, to be completed by March 10. American Tube and Iron Company secures the project. Captain Ford extends gas supply from Sarver to Ford City with plans to feed Tarentum later. Standard Plate Glass Company of Butler also develops Butler County gas for its works.
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Butier
Pittsburg Plate Glass Company
Butler County
Tarentum
American Tube and Iron Company
Captain Ford
Sarver
State Cog
Armstrong County
Ford City
Standard Plate Glass Company
Butler
One Man Killed and Six Injured in Refinery Gas Leak
A refinery explosion at Standard Solar Refinery occurred around 8 o clock injuring six and killing Patrick Ryan. Others named include Frank Kane Patrick Kane M E Botkins and Doscken with burns to face hands or body. Gas filled the still house from a leaking pipe ignited and blew out the end of the building. Debris scattered and several workers were hurt but no further fatalities reported. Financial loss deemed not large.
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Imepatch
Standard Solar
Patrick Ryan
Frank Kane
Patrick Kane
M. E. Botkins
Se Doscken’ Feemna
Prominent Logan County Citizen Shot by Deputy Sheriff
Thomas Marenm, a leading Logan County figure, was deputized by Sheriff J B Buskirk to seize Lewis Henry. The raid failed. later Brown confronted Marcum with a Winchester and fired, wounding him in the abdomen as bystanders watched.
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Waehima
Thomas Marenm
Logan County
Sherif J.B. Buskirk
Lewis Enry
Marcum
Wif Brown
Brown
Searons Seatees
Marcum Brown
Bale Santiate
Fred
Chaseen Victims Remember Him Regretfully In Caston
A brief telegraphic note recalls Peter J. Classen, president of the Sixth Avenue Bank, New York, linked to a $400000 misuse of funds and a failed scheme. Once in Caston then Brooklyn, his ventures collapsed causing losses to victims and lenders.
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Caston
Cantos
Peter J. Classen
Sixth Avenas Bank
New York
Iite Funda
Mario, Talaro
Brooklyn
Coal Land Purchases Expand Redstone Holdings
A telegram from Asroxrtows Pa reports W G Gauier as attorney for the Reastone Cost and Coke Company closed coal land sales totaling 645 acres on the Pittsburg Virginia and Charleston Railroad. Buyers include J E Colvin Samuel Colvin Mrs Rachel Higgenbotham and others, bringing holdings to about 4000 acres. A test will determine if coke production is viable on the coal near Redstone.
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W. G. Guailer
Reastone Cost and Coke Company
Pittsburg, Virginia and Charleston
J. E
Samuel Colvin
Rachel Higgenbotham
Mra
Naked Lamps in Mine Burn Four Men at Kingston Shaft
Four repair men were severely burned at the Pottebone shaft in Kingston while removing rock from the shaft mouth. Arthur Evans of Wyoming Richard O'Brien of Luzerne John Thomas of Forty Fort and Cornelius Carr of Kingston were taken to the hospital with serious facial burns.
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Pottebone
Kingston
Arthur Evans
Wyoming
Richard O'Brien
Luxerne
John Thomas
Superintendent of Cincinnati Crematory Fired Over Grave Theft
February 6 report states Valentine Hetman, superintendent of Cincinnati Cremationty, was discharged and jailed on grand larceny charges for stealing coffins from the crematory. Bodies were removed from caskets and coffins broken up, with coffins allegedly sold to village undertakers for as little as one dollar.
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Cincinnati
Cincinnati Cremationty
Valentine Hetman
Nebraska Protests Sugar Duty Reduction to McKinley
Governor Thayer sent a letter to Congressman McKinley on behalf of Nebraskans protesting any cut in sugar duties. He cites sugar beet farming as a major Nebraskan interest. The same report notes Indiana demands repeal of the Interstate Commerce Law by a nearly unanimous Board of Trade vote.
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Thayer
McKinley
Nebraska
Board of Trage
Wampum Coal Lands Sold to Senator Mohen of Wampum
A large coal land transfer near Wampum, Lawrence County, totaling about 150 rich acres, was sold to Senator Mohen of Wampum for 45000 dollars. The parcel lies three miles from Wampum, underlays coal, and connects to the Ft Wayne railroad. Development is to begin at once.
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Wampum
Lawrence Coe Ee
Coma Acres
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el Grihaod
Pittsburg Syndicate Tests Windsor Stone Quarries
A telegram from East Convenor, Ohio, notes that Windsor Stone Quarries tests are nearly finished with one hole remaining. Six cores show stone quality equal or superior to prior samples, with some holes yielding finer finish. The Pittsburg syndicate, seeking a short line to the Pennsylvania Railway, has not finalized a contract.
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Windsor
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania Railway Company
Dr Tutt's Liver Pills Promised Health Renewal
A midcentury advert promises pardon from disease by following the guidance of Dr Tutt's Liver Pills. It describes common ailments from disordered livers and nerves to stomach issues and urges readers to Mend their ways and obtain restoration to healthy ranks.
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Baines
Bau
Feather Weights Back Down In Akron Visit
February 1 report: Jack Bates the featherweight sought a bout with a rival who failed to appear. Bates returned to Akron tonight after a brief interval with the planned opponent. February 6 dispatch notes 80 prospective state senate candidates stirring politics during court week. Morgan Engineering builds an enormous Canhammer pie for Philadelphia, destined for U S Government use. A Lincoln township dispute with Mr Caughrey ends, compensation set at 4500 dollars after appeal.
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Bates
Akron
Brepronn
E K Bibley and John Greener Elected Directors
New York on February 5 reports the election of E K Bibley of H G Marquand and Co and John Greener as directors of the Wheeling and Lake Erie road.
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E. K. Bibley
H. G. Marquand& Co
John Greener
Wheeling and Lake Erie Road
Sylvania Snowy Lake Outlook With Cold North Winds
A brief weather notice describes snow on the lake area in Sylvania with colder conditions to the north. Frigid air suggests ongoing winter weather with shifting winds and possible lake effect flurries. Local residents should plan for slick surfaces and reduced visibility.
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Sylvania
Morgantown Weather Report and Brownsville River Readings
Morgantown reports the river at six inches and falling with cloudy skies and a 52 degree temperature. Brownsville notes the river at 17 feet 9 inches and dropping with cloudy weather and a 74 degree reading at 7 PM.
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Tice Prep
Morgantown
P. x
Brownsville
Naval Delaine Merino Sheep Breeders Meet Held in Shamrock
Special telegram from CanNonsburg, Pa, reports the Naval Delaine Merino Sheep Breeders Association meeting at Sherman Case with full attendance and keen interest. Delegates joined a magnificent dinner after sessions.
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Cannonsburg
Naal Delaine Merino
Sherman
Cadwallader Leapar Co Finishes Drill at Laciods Well
A Cadwallader Leapar Co well at Laciods has finished drilling and, based on owner statements, may become a better producer than current wells. The unit flows occasionally and is reported to be capable of about 75 barrels a day as of now.
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Op Aes
Forger Sentenced in Prompt Telegram Report
A garbled telegram from Ponty Patectal to the Dispatch records a forger named Paul Mitchell facing an indictment. The message indicates a February 1 sentencing outcome and notes the defendant’s early arraignment and intensified imprisonment conditions.
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Paul Mitchell
Weilown Young
Pelagon
Condi
Faith Band Brings Relief to Crippled Man
In Youngstown on February 6 the Faith Band of 30 members played a prayer hymn that relieved Mrs J from pain and enabled Emerson Brown, a confirmed cripple, to throw away his crutches.
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J. Inters
Emerson Brown
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