Declining Sports in Pittsburg Discussed by Local Writer
A Pittsburgh feature laments a broad decline in amateur sport across foot racing rowing boxing and other branches. It blames dishonest gambling law enforcement and shifting public interest while noting a recent rise in professional ballplayers and a string of former athletes planning to turn pro.
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Pittsburg
Wether
Cena
Frand Bes
Apd
Samme
Lintae
Amdabout
Sporting Peor
Rieke
Pitteburg
Squirrel Hill Gun Club Hosts Noted Trap Tournament
The Squirrel Hill Gun Club stages a major trap shooting tournament today with entries from Johmstown Scottdale Greensburg Beaver and local clubs. Five contests run all day starting at 10:59 with two prize events and three sweepstakes under a newly built clubhouse.
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Squirrel Hill
Johmstown
Scottdale
Gréensburg
Beaver
Oakland
Berdock's Venture to Form Atlantic League Team
John J. Burdock, former Boston and Brooklyn player, plans to move to Hartford to organize a new Atlantic League club. He believes strong backing will fund a competitive team and may enlist Governor Bunney, J Harbor, Mr. Berr, and Senator Hawley. Billy Holbert may join to form a Metropolitan-looking lineup.
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New Yor
John J. Burdock
Laerran
Boston
Brooklyn
Hartford
Berdock
Bunney
J Harbor
Berr
Hawley
Three Day Female Pedestrian Contest Set in Allegheny County
Manager Davis of the London Theater schedules a three day female championship race beginning on the 11th. It features nine starters including past champions and promises fast, exciting action similar to prior events.
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Davis
London Theater
Alleghenyy County
Davia
Canadian defeats American in quiet prize fight
Guthrie Wen reports a discreet bout at Mote St. Antoine between a Canadian named Guthrie and an American named Bosh. After several hard rounds the Canadian was declared the victor with admission price details undisclosed.
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Maxtreal
Mote St. Antoine
Guthrie and
Bosh
Lextsotros Kentucky Auction Record Tops Prices
A six year old horse named Lextsotros sold for record high price at a Kentucky auction, described as the highest priced young horse ever sold in America. The animal fetched a premium prior to next week’s sale along with W. T. Woodward's combination.
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Lextsotros
Bell Boy
America
California Sound
W. T. Woodward
Toe Fight in April Prompts Annual Australia Event
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate an April event titled Toe Fight in April linked to Richard K. Fox and an Australian context with a winner and prize money. Details are unclear due to damaged text.
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Richard K. Fox
California
Patey Car
Australia
Campat Victorious In Detroit Driving Club Power Struggle
The Detroit Driving Club endured a public row over its presidency as factions clashed in an outside meeting. Campau led the boardroom victory after a tense session that saw claims of autocratic control and profits plunging from 10 000 to 1 30 in the years leading to the vote.
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Detroit Driving Park Association
Detroit
Detroit Driving Club
F. A. Baker
Byclawe
Baker
Mr. Campan
Campan
Mr. Baker
Association
D. J. Campau
R. W. Gillett
D. J. Campan
Fiy
PD. J. Campau
Van Ness Buys Bob Fisher From Captain Brown
Frank Van Ness purchased the horse Bob Fisher from Captain Sam Brown in Brownsville after evaluating the animal’s feet. Van Ness plans to take the horse to Kentucky for stakes and handicaps, with an eye toward eventual stud duties. he hinted a price around eight thousand dollars.
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Frank van Ness
Capt. Brown
Frank van
Harry Wilkes
Fisher
Kentucky
Jez
Younster
Brownsville
Captain Brown
van Ness
Kilrain Says Smith Bout Possible With Any Rules
Jake Kilrain replies to Jem Smith challenge via the Police Gazette, stating he will fight Smith under any rules or gloves after a prior bout with Charley Mitchell. He aims to secure the Potier belt and world title, prefers Sullivan first, and notes readiness to meet Smith anytime if money is staked and no interference with a Sullivan match.
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New York
Jem Smith
England
Jake Kilrain
London
Baltimore
Charley Mitchell
Smith
Sullivan
John L. Sullivan
Jom Smith
The
Felice Gazette
Sporting Life
Johm L
Squire
John Las
Jaxer Kileary
Allen Named as New Shortstop for Mansfield Club
A new shortstop, R. G. Allen of last year’s Mansfield club, joins and could replace Rowe if he stays. Allen, recovering from a prior injury, is praised by experts as promising and eager to learn ball play, with Dunlap to coach and Pittsburg possibly to develop his career. His season contract is arranged with manager Phillipa.
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R.G. Allen
Mansfield, C
Mansfeld
Pete Kannie
Phillipa
Dunlap
Pittsburg
Barnum
Prize Dog Awards Distribute Honors at Beach Show
The February 6 beach show awarded prizes across breeds with winners including Lady Babcock from Chestnut Hills kennels in collies and Dublin Beatt in challenge collies. Other top honors went to Guelph, Chicago for collies and Coral, Chestnut Hills kennels for bitches.
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Flist
Lady Babcock
Columbus
Chestnut Hills Kennels
Guelph
Chicago
Coral
Chestnut Hills
Rabagas
Sheffield
Imperial Prince, &Pring- Fasa
Marguerite
Hampfox Terriers
Firet
Baby
Blesioton
Garone
Lewis
Wallace Pirisburg
Clnelapath
Pryaus Oh
West Jefferson
Fi Murs
Bradford
Piret
Lady Bird
Philadelysia
Galore Arrives on Egypt with Easton Buyer
The steamship Egypt brought a year old thoroughbred colt named Galore by Galo pin from Lady Maura. Galore, out of Nobleseo by Stockton, was purchased by Mr. Horace Theobald for Mr. Easton & Co. in New York, dated February.
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York
Egypt
Galore
Galopin
Lady Maura
Macaroni
Nobleseo
Stockton
Horace Theobald
Easton & Co
Uncertain Derby Trials Hint at Newmarket Contenders
In December at Newmarket the Ae guineas is hinted as a target. Speculation assigns Afr. 4 to a Kentuckian, possibly Mr. William Astor, or Mr. E. D. Morgan of Hempstead. Galore appears for the Suburban with a 115 pound handicap.
Sullivan Kilrain Fight Expected to End in a Mock
It is stated by reliable authority that the Sullivan Kilrain arranged fight will end in a mock. Kilrain is expected by month’s end to settle the encroachment with backers and to take steps in response.
Potential Replacement Sought for Allegheny County League President
Inquiries rise on who will fill the Allegheny County League presidency beyond McCarthy. Several names circulate with a prominent young secretary suggested as a likely successor if McCarthy departs.
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McCarthy
Allegheny County League
Secacaené Sath
Three Day Pedestrian Contest Planned for Wheeling
A three day pedestrian contest is arranged to begin on the 21st in Wheeling under Mr Birkwalder. About 12 starters are listed including Cox Parkersburg Atwood Johnstown McClelland and locals. Good prizes will be offered.
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Wheeling
Birkwalder
Cox
Parkersburg
Atwood
Johnstown
McClelland
Pitcher VIAav signs with Cincinnati and fight notes
The report lists multiple sports items including pitcher VIAav signing with Cincinnati and various boxing and racing notes. It mentions Jerry Denny placed in Class B, McAuliffe fight plans for the 15th, Billy Dacy’s victory on Long Island, and Nate McAllister awaiting Frank Herilic. Also notes Sullivan training for a Kilrain bout and a joint stock racing association forming near New York with land for a track.
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Viaav
Cincinnati
Jerry Denny
Cape
McAuliffe
BiLly Dacy
Jack Costello
Long Island
Ae Myers
Sophy
Washington Club
Washington
Ward
Mike Kelly
Nate McAllister
Frank Herilic
Montreal
Nate
Sullivan
Jack Hayes
New Orleans
Kilrain
Pennsylvania Railroad
Leland Park Trotting Association
Hst
Sydney Star
Chicago
Hanlon
Tom Cownors
Pittsboro DisPatch
Carkeek-Connors
Milwaukee
Tom
Buffalo Lrpress
Connors
Ing
Cent
Stortinae Epr- Tor
Contraband of War: Carondelet Seized En Route to Hayti
United States authorities seized the steamer Carondelet bound for Hayti after affidavits alleged contraband of war aboard. The vessel chartered by Dominican interests and tied to Jimenes Handstedt was found with nine stevedores aboard and cargo partially loaded, planned to stop at Newport News for 1 000 tons of coal.
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Julia
Hanstedt
Jimenes & Handstedt
South William Street
Stephen A. Walker
Carondelet
William Evans
James H. Connor
Pier 4
North River
Marshal Holmes
Newport News
Harrison Purchases Record Newspaper in Montana
Russell B. Harrison, president of the Journal Publishing Company and son of the President elect, buys out the Record, a debt laden morning Republican paper in HevLexa Montana. He assumes mortgage liability around 1000 and will move publication to the Journal office, intending to make the Record a leading Montana publication.
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HevLexa
Mont
Russell B. Harrison
The
Journal Publishing Company
Record
Republican
Harrison
Journal
Associated Press
Montana
No More White Caps Becomes Law In Indiana Senate
Special Telegram to The Dispatch reports a bill passing the Indiana Senate designating White Cap outlaws as riotous conspirators. Conviction for aiding any person leads to removal by the legislature within days, aiding prosecutors to curb midnight marauders.
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Indiana Senate
Indianapolis
Washington Accepts Berlin Conjogo Conference Resumption
Secretary Bayard informs the German Minister in Washington that the U S accepts the proposal to resume talks in Berlin in 1887 regarding the Pacific or pending issues.
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Washington
Bayard
Berlin
Chicago Officials Suspended Over Times Corruption Claims
Chicago Mayor Roche suspended Inspector Bonfield Captain Schaack and Detective Loewenstein amid Times corruption charges. Banfield denounced the move as political retaliation while the Times hailed the action as a public victory, pledging ongoing libel suits and asserting removal reflects public safety.
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Roche
Inspector Bonfield
Schaack
Chicago
The
Times
Banfield
Chicaggo
Bonfield
Schanck
Chicago Times
Demi-Monde
Loewenstein
Louis Lingg
Haymarket
Burglar Converted During Newark Revival
The Rev Dr Inglehart of Central Methodist Church Newark recounted a burglar seeking to reform after a revival. The man confessed intent to break in and handed over a revolver and shimmy to the clergyman who aided his return home. Parents responded with a loving letter urging his return and possible reformation.
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New York
Inglehart
Central Methodist Church
Newark
Emperor Francis Joseph Issues Public Proclamation From Vienna
The article reports an autograph letter from Emperor Francis Joseph to Premier Von Taaffe ordering a public proclamation to the people. It includes the monarch’s expression of grief, gratitude for public sympathy, and a call for unity to secure the empire’s welfare. It also notes related events in Europe including Samoan tensions and mentions of Rudolf and Stephanie, with various international reactions.
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Franz Joseph
Samoa
Paris
Rudolf
Vienna
Francis Joseph
Premier von Taafe
Empire
London Globe Gambler’s Infalible Roulette Scheme
A London Globe report describes a Monte Carlo gambler with a so called infallible system. He spends ten minutes at a pins board then computes figures and bets 5 francs on red. Despite the effort the system never wins.
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Monte Carlo
Allegheny Hears Rodgers on Inter Municipal Bill
Stare correspondent reports W. B. Rodgers former city solicitor spoke to Allegheny Representatives and Senate committee about the inter municipal bill. He argued the 1874 act may stand and urged optional acceptance while confirming the ongoing constitutional question.
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Harrissure
Allegheny
W. B. Rodgers
Rodgers
Municipal Corporations Committee
Senate
Supreme Court
Savage
Reading
Rod
Rutan
Opposition to proposed changes at state lunatic hospitals
Ex Senator Chalfant ex Representative Jenkins and D M Boyd oppose bills reshaping medical and administrative control of the states lunatic hospitals. They warn female physicians in female wards and a county based trustee board would disadvantage the system. Danville Hospital trustees urge Legislature to make no alterations to control or management.
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Harrisoung
Chalfant
Jenkins
Wyoming
D. M. Boyd
Danville State Lunatic Hospital
State Lunatic Hospitals
Danville
Bills Filed in Harrisburg Senate and House
In Harrisburg on February 6 the Senate introduced bills to require corporations to pay a bonus on increased capital stock, prohibit tobacco sales to underage persons with penalties, and other measures. The House introduced bills to ban certain building fronts, fund the State Hospital for injured workers, appoint mining boards, impose disorderly conduct fines, reform land and personal property taxation, and remove school directors for misusing district funds in purchasing books.
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Harrisnurg
Senate
Children's Aide Society of Ee
Campbell and Dick Advocate Australian Voting System
George will appear before the Judiciary General Committee next week to advocate the Australian system of voting. The Knights of Labor Legislative Committee has set up headquarters in the Patriot building and is busy with preliminary work.
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George
Judiciary General Committee
Knights of Labor Legislative Committee
Patriot
Junction Railway Seeks Court Crossings Into Pittsburg
Harrisburg February 6. The Rail road Committee heard six speakers urging a bill to allow the Junction Railway to cross Allegheny Valley Railway property in Pittsburg. Proponents argued eminent domain is needed to prevent rail monopolies and ensure entry and exit routes for the city’s rail traffic.
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Junction Railway
Pittsburg
Harrisburg
Railroad Committee
Allegheny Valley Railroad
W. B. Rodgers
Baltimore
Ind Unio
Western and Junction Railways
John McCleaves
McCleaves
Pennsylvania
Identification of Habitual Criminals Bill Favored by Senate
Senate Judiciary Committee favors Senator Rutan's measure to require convict photographs and crime histories kept in prisons. They report against Senator Brown's bills aimed at reducing county costs, including repeal of 1887 witness and District Attorney fee acts and a 1791 section charging excessive county costs.
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Hankersburg
Senate Judiciary Committee
Rutan
Brown
Judiciary actions on engineer licensing and meat bills
The Judiciary General Committee rejected Richard’s bill for examining and licensing stationary engineers for the second time and also rejected a copy of the Grangers’ meat bill. Henry Hall’s marriage license bill will be favorably reported with an amendment allowing oath before a magistrate or a justice of the peace. Gallagher’s bill on miner examinations was amended to cover both bituminous and anthracite regions.
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Hareispure
Judiciary General Committee
Richard
Henry Hall
Gallagher
Dickens and a Clergyman in a Railway Train
James Payn recalls an anecdote about Charles Dickens in a railway carriage. A clergyman extols Dickens while others listen as they debate the writer’s character, including claims of atheism gambling and drinking. The dialogue questions Dickens sobriety and reputation.
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James Payn
the Independent
Dickens
Wickens
Two Sides of the Question
Two Eastern manufacturers testified before the Ways and Means Committee to oppose the capital stock tax on manufacturing corporations arguing it harms their ability to compete in local markets. A committee member countered that corporations are liable only to corporate property while individuals are liable for all debts. Soldiers Home Appropriation Approved in Harrisburg Erie Home for the Friendless gets 5000. Hamet Hospital appropriation denied.
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Harrisonne
Ways and Means Committee
Harreisburg
Appropriations
Erie
Hamet
Man in San Francisco signs will for posthumous whiskey treat
A San Francisco man in a desperate spree for whisky signed a paper directing that, after his death, his body be given to a fellow who fetched a drink for him. The event reflects a frenzied pursuit of spirits amid heavy drinking.
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San Francisco
Henry George at Harrisburg
Henry George arrives in Harrisburg for a legislative visit as a staff correspondent reports on his activities and remarks during the February 6 events.
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Henry George
Harrisburg
Henry
First Colored Man Runs Daily Paper in Columbus Ga
Report says B. T. Harvey launches what is described as the first and only daily newspaper in America published by a colored man in Columbus Georgia. The item notes Harvey’s connection to the Normal School and Als area.
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America
B. T. Harvey
New Daily
Columbus
Mace
Ssee Normal School
Gee
Als
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London Globe
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John F. Hartranft
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Arlington
Campbell & Dick
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PROM
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Tlea
Ecific
Atanista
the Dispatch
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Boonssville
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Ottawa
Intercolonial Railroad Company
Spring Hill
Nova Scotia
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Ominion
Canada
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