Swartwood Replies to Secre tary McKay Over Desertion
The Sporting News reports Ed Swartwood’s defense of deserters as Secretary Brunell of the Players' Baseball League discusses prospects, umpires, and logistics with City officials. He cites strong public support, vows not to bow to boycotts, and notes key meetings in Cleveland and with John Ward on tours to prepare teams for the season.
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T. H. Brunell
Players’ Baseball League
Ed Swartwood
McKay
Hewitt
Washington Club
John Ward
South Fo
Philadelphia
National League
N. L
League
Mr. Brunell
N. Lim
Ren Roy Clements
Louisiane Hame
Ito Camp
Beckley
Miller
Brunell
Tir Gaffoery
John Kelly
Brunel
Ing Law
New York Old League
Ward
Pauadelpuis
Johnson
Cleveland
Strong Talk From Ed Swartwood On Secretary McKay
Ed Swartwood, a local baseball figure, accuses Secretary McKay of Hamilton Ont of pressuring him to fine players and drain salaries. He cites a case where McKay urged fines for Sales and Oldfield, which Swartwood refused, charging McKay aimed to reduce club payroll to boost directors. Swartwood defends his record and accuses McKay of discrediting him for resisting dirty work.
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McKay
Hamilton, Ont
Ed Swartwood
Swartwood
Ed Sales
Oldfield
Sales
Powell
Blair
Torreyson Sees Meadville Funds Back Eight New Clubs
Frank Torreyson返回 Meadville 资金已足以成立纽约宾夕法尼亚联盟新球会。若 Meadville 成功参选， Pittsburg 可能成为第八家。Torreyson 预计能促成八家稳定俱乐部的建立。
Sam Day Faces Hard Time in Detroi After Illness
Sam Day, a well known pedestrian, endures a rough spell in Detroi while recovering from illness. He had traveled there to attend a race but fell ill. friends express concern and support during his difficult period.
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Sam Day
Detroi
Drawn Fight Ends Bowen Johnson Bout At Abita Springs
Andy Bowen, New Orleans lightweight, and challenger Charley Johnson refuse to quit in a 43 round draw. The fight, marked by blows and cuts, lasts over three hours as Bowen struggles with a fever and fatigue while Johnson’s strong uppercuts and reach keep him in the ring. Net receipts are split. Bowen’s camp claims backing for a rematch.
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New Orleans
Andy Bowen
Billy Meyer
Abita Springs
Charley Johnson
Minneapolis
Johnson
Dennis Butler
Bowen
Lagii
Wen
Queen
We ' Band
Haverly
Minstrels
Constance
Givens
Bowen Ing
Hong
Pein
Jimmy Collins
St. Louis
SB Schoenhausen
Sabarica Bowen
Peeple
Hewitt Letters Emphatic on Washington Baseball Franchise
Washington club president Walker Hewitt rejects selling his franchise. He notes wart injunction negotiations blocked transfers, asserts Washington remains in the League, and cites a five year city lease with 12 players under contract as he builds a competitive team.
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Washinoros
Walker Hewitt
Washington Baseball Club
Hewitt
Baltimore
van der Horst
Detroitake & Satan
Circuit Sia
JT. Stearns
Detroit
Washington
City
Sullivan
English billiards challenge spans Atlantic games
John Roberts Jr launches a two continent pyramid pool challenge, proposing half the matches in London and half in the United States with each player covering travel costs. The stakes go to the majority winner, inviting American experts to meet the English standard, with Albert Frey noted among top rivals.
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Sorpos
Febraosly
America
France
John Roberts
United States
Roberts
Saa
Atlantic
London
Mr. Roberts
Albert Frey
Matone
Frey
San Francisco Billiard Match Credit Bid Faces Setback
Dick Roche representing Schaefer warns McCreary that he must cover 2600 dollars within a week for a 4000 point billiard match. Baldwin failed to meet time and may not pay the remaining 1500. If the match proceeds, bets include 1000 pila and a straight billiard format with Monarch Jive canons. Roche deposits 250 dollar forfeit for Schaefer’s appearance.
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San Francisco
Dick Roche
Schaefer
McCreary
Baldwin
MacCreery
Schaefer McCleery
Roche
Rumored New York Detroit Deal for Indianapolis Players
Rumors circulate that New York and Detroit clubs planned a combined bid to purchase Indianapolis players and franchise. Detroit would take the franchise, with New York to obtain a stake. No authentic confirmation available as of February.
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New York
Detroit
Indianapolis
Stearns
Washington
Cleveland
Brother of Mike Dogan replies to Jack Bates challenge
The statement from Mike Dogan's brother says he wired his brother the challenge and expects a reply tomorrow. He believes Bates may come from Youngstown to fight and indicates support will be available if his brother is in condition to fight.
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Mike Dogan
Jack Bates
Youngstown
Quinn departs for Buffalo to cover McBride OLeary bout
John Quinn and several local sporting men travel to Buffalo to attend tonight’s bout between McBride and OLeary. The contest is slated to begin around 9 50 p m with the exact local time to be confirmed.
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John Quinn
Buffalo
McBride
O'Leary
Sharon Cocking Mail Item Rolling From Shanon Pa
A brief note from Sharon Cocking Mail in Shanon Pennsylvania dated February recalls a fleeting event or notice. The readable fragment hints at a local item or notice but lacks full context.
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Sharon Cocking
Shanon
Contested Cooking Mains Stir Eastern Ohio and Western PA
A heated early morning contest across the Ohio State line between Sharon and Pittsburgh and Youngstown sparked rival factions. One bet saw 11,000 dollars change hands on the outcome.
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Ohio
Pennsylvania
Ohio State Line
Ema Fonte
Sharon
Pittsburg
Youngstown
O Connor Becomes Captain of Columbus Baseball Club
John O Connor is named captain to fill the vacancy after Dave Orr deserts to Brooklyn. Columbus seeks immediate arbitration and transfer steps as Buffalo League reservation expires tomorrow. Ed Daily, a left fielder, is moved to Brooklyn with approval from arbitration board and officials.
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Cotomars
John O'Connor
Columbus Baseball Club
Dava Orr
Brooklyn Brotherhood Club
Buffalo International League
Columbus
Phelps
Board of Arbitration
Mutrie
Mike Lehane
Hop. Allen W. Ae Olan
Arbitraon
Leuane
Colombia
Lana
Jenuary
Lehane Ve Ey
White
Udge
St. Louis
Phat Ana
of Arbitration
Fomce
Ed Daily
Brooklyn Association
Poolroom operators claim $18000 loss in Guttenburg race betting
Telegram to the dispatch reports poolroom proprietors allege a conspiracy caused a $18,000 loss after the fifth race at Guttenburg. They claim unknown conspirators manipulated betting across ten rooms as payouts were made and bets halted.
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Lous
Guttenburg
Betting High on Mauliffe in Key Boxing Match
The backer Dick Roche announced in New York that he will bet 5000 to 10000 dollars that McAuliffe defeats Jimmy Carroll. He says four others in New York will double that amount. A meeting is planned tonight to arrange the match details. Carroll claims title holder Sheney and the Gazette belt McAuliffe.
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Francisco
Dick Roche
Profdack McAulliffe
The
Baldwin Today
McAuliffe
Jimmy Car- Fol
New York
Koche
Billy Madden
L. B. Pulds
Richard K. Fox
Carroll
Sheney
Fotie Gazette
McAulife
Baseball Notes On Burns And League Conflicts
Sporting notes discuss Burns possibly not joining the team and Fred Carroll naming a ready replacement. Secretary Brunell lauds Kansas City president Speas and recalls past possible moves involving St Louis and Cleveland. A Pittsburgh suit against the Players League is labeled preposterous. Buck Ewine predicts active leagues next year and a split among Brotherhood and leagues. John R Day is praised amid a row of disgruntled New York staff over alleged conspiracies.
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Burns
Fred Carroll
New York
Brunell
Bob Ferguson
Speas
Kansas City
Pittbourg
Pittsburg
Cincinnati Enquirer
Buck Ewine
Leagues
Brotherhood
John R. Day
Manood
Preached 60 Years Elder White Dies at Oak Forest
Elder David White, dies at his Oak Forest home after nearly six decades of gospel service. Born in Greene county, he preached for about 60 years, supported abolition, founded a church, rode horseback long distances, and refused paid salary. He died after a brief illness following a winter trip to town.
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Warnessure
David White
Oak Forest
Greene County
Alexander Campbell
Missouri
Marriage a Dead Failure in Odd Open Water Tale
A Savannah seaman, 75, weds a 30 year old woman named Bessie Smith after 72 years of bachelor life. He deeds his worldly goods to her for the afterlife, only to learn she is already married to John Smith. He returns to Savannah life, living frugally and awaiting the end of his voyage.
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Canaedaigua
N. Y
Samuel B. Bigelow
Savannah
Bessie Smith
Bessie
Bigelow
John Smith
Bilow
Riches in the Earth A Million and a Half in Cash To Be Expended
Oil boom in Butler county accelerates with 500 new wells planned next spring costing about 1.5 million dollars. Center area tests expand. pipelines, sand strata, and rising farm prosperity tied to oil wealth amid harsh winter road conditions.
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Butler County
Youngstown
Oil field lease gives 800 acre option in Washington area
In the Washington oil field near Claysville T F Irwin leases about 800 acres beyond 20 core acres from N B Brockman N R McNeal James C McCona bey William Hutchison and Campbell Jobes with a first privilege. Lease requires operations to begin within 40 days after February 10 1890 or lessors may forfeit. Brownleo No 2 reopened and drilled to fifth sand. Gourley farm to receive two new rigs as well as two wells this week amid muddy conditions.
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DTP
Claysville
N. B. Brockman
N. R. McNeal
James C. McConabey
William Hutchison
Campbell Jobes
T. F. Irwin
Lairdwell
Brownleo
Nolley No. 2
Gourley Farm
Church Divides Over Chorister and Organist Firing
Trinity M E Church faces turmoil after the official board replaces the chorister and organist with Prof. Charles Liebman to cut costs. Some members object arguing his Hebrew background disqualifies him, while others defend the move as fiscally necessary. Liebman begins duties amid looming schism.
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Younestows
Trinity M. EL
Charles Liebman
Liebman
Liebner
Cabooses Wrecked and Crew Hurt in Freight Collision
A Buffalo Rochester and Pittsburg freight on a siding was hit from behind by a carpenters’ train. Sam Binlay suffered a head injury and multiple fractures while BD Johnson had an arm, head, and hand injuries. Both cabooses burned after the crash. injured taken to Du Bois for treatment.
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Brock WAYVIL_e
Buffalo
Rochester
Pittsburg
Carpenters
Sam Binlay
BD. C. Johnson
du Bois
Trains Collide In Pennsylvania Wreck Slaughters Hogs
A morning wreck on the Pennsylvania Railroad near KiRrtarsing Porn Pennsylvania blocks eastbound traffic to Bradford. A second report notes the Buffalo Rochester and Pittsburgh line advancing with grading toward Se own Seas Chanton.
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Porn
Pennsylvania Railroad
Here
Bradford
Draraton
Brock Watville
Buffalo, Rochester and Pistwburg
Ford
Chanton
West Virginia cattle dealer assigns assets amid liabilities
James W. Fixpugg of Taylor county, a major West Virginia cattle dealer, makes an assignment with liabilities around 25 000 dollars and preference claims totaling 16 600 dollars. A flashy con man selling a fashion magazine prepayment scheme disappears after collecting funds. An attempted labor recruitment by Hungarians and Poles at the Everett furnace ends in a clash, with foreigners fleeing. Wiian F Barnes, longtime night superintendent, leaves Cartwright McCurdy Co for a new mill in Pomeroy Ohio, receiving a gold watch and ring as farewell gifts.
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James W. Fixpugg
Taylor County
West Virginia
Scottdale
Everett
Wiian F. Barnes
Mills of Cartwright, McCurdy & Co
Youngstown
Pomeroy, C
Barnes
Priest Beats Nephew With Poker at Milford Church
Beating accusations surface as Father Joseph Smith confessed to striking his nephew with a poker over stove pen issues. The priest, in tears, admitted guilt while the boy’s testimony was unavailable. Justice of the Peace fined him $10 and costs and discharged him. Smith left Milford and is not expected to return.
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Port Jerviss
N. Y
St. Patrick's Church
Milford
Father Joseph Smith
Father Smith
Philadelphia
Justice of the Peace
Coal as Collateral Security in Schuylkill Mines
In Porrsville Pa on February 9 the idle coal miners face continued idleness as 435000 tons fewer coal shipments occur this year than last. Producers store large coal lots as collateral against quick cash needs, while Readings territory undergoes widespread economic reorganization amid looming mine shutdowns.
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Porrsville
Schuylkill Basin
Reading Company
Pastor Resigns After Church Row Over Morals
The Rev. E. B. Forbish of Lockport First Congregational Church resigns amid a months long dispute over membership vows. The split, driven by a faction favoring abstention from cards and dancing, spreads through the denomination. A church council will dissolve the pastor's relationship with the church.
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Lockport
N. Y
E. B. Forbish
First Congregational Church
Congregationalist
Skeleton discovery at Embreville Iron Works site
In Washington county near the old Embreville Iron Works workers uncover four near intact skeletons while clearing debris from an abandoned ore drift. The plant, idle for ten years, had new ownership and plans to resume operations. The iron works president and a physician examine the bones to determine details.
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Epatch
Knoxville
Texa
Embreville Iron Works
Washington County
eThe
Iron Works
Fatal dose of laudanum ends life of Miss Huntington
In Manchester New Hampshire Miss Gene F Huntington aged 23 took an ounce of laudanum to end her life after being asked to leave her boarding house and failing to secure a promised meeting with a disinterested lover. She died at 9 45 this forenoon.
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Manchester
N. H
Gene F. Huntington
Schenectady Marks 200th Anniversary of Massacre
The Schenectady observance commemorated the burning of the city and massacre of its inhabitants 200 years ago by French forces and their Indian allies. The evening exercises were held at the First Reformed Church as part of the programme.
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Schenectady
First Reformed
The Limited Delayed Thirty Minutes Last Night
The Limited train ran thirty minutes late due to engine gearing problems on the night of the incident. Passengers reported the delay disrupted schedules and caused brief congestion at the station.
Randall Sees Improved Condition Amid Silence on Rumors
A Washington dispatch reports Congressman Randall’s condition has improved and friends hope for full recovery. His daughter denies dying rumors and notes Postmaster General Wanamaker did not make such statements while urging accuracy in coverage.
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Washington
Randall
Philadelphia
Mr. Wanamaker
Week in Congress Shapes Up for Rules Debates
The House will take up the code of rules early this week with limited debate and expects quick action. Contested election case Atkinson versus Pendleton may follow, plus a vote on extending national bank circulation. Blair educational bill and Ukrainian territorial government issue also loom with speeches anticipated. Senate executive sessions will review nominations Morgan Dorchester and Yarmouth amid controversy.
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Code of Rules
House of Representatives
Committee On Rules
Committee On Elections
Atkinson
Pendleton
West Virginia
Senate
Noter
Platt
Ukrainie
Morgan
Dorchester
Yarmouth
New Orleans
Two crews of sailors saved in Caribbean storm
The British steamship Australian, from Colon, arrived at New Orleans with Captain Joseph Pearson and his son, plus four other men rescued from the British bark Jane Law bound for Hull. Jane Law, carrying petroleum and gasoline, had ten feet of water in her hold after heavy weather. The schooner J. B. Teel saved the crew, landing them at Colon. The Australian also brought Captain Charles W. Ames of the New York schooner Frank A. Nelson, wrecked in St. Andrew's Island during a prior storm. the crew were saved and the vessel was a total loss.
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New Orleans
Colon
Joseph Pearson and Son
Jane Law
New York
Hull
J. B. Teel
Charles W. Ames
Frank A. Nelson
San Blas
St. Andrew's Island
United States of Columbia
National University planned at Tenallytown near Oak View
Waskineton February 9 reports the Methodist Church plans a national university in the city. An option on a 90 acre tract on the Tenallytown road near ex President Cleveland's country home is set at 1000 with sale price 100000. Bishop Hurst leads the movement and expects the deal to close soon with pledges from Methodists and others nationwide.
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Waskineton
The
Methodist Church
Tenallytown Road
Oakview
Cleveland
Bishop Hurst
Peoce Reyich
Bishop
Tal
Wealthy Kentuckian James Todd Dies in Louisville
Louisville February 9 James Todd one of the wealthiest men in the state died here today from paralysis. The death leaves a large estate and prominent family in mourning as details follow.
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Louisville
James Todd
Parnysias
River Rise at Ea ee BOPP festival time
A flood warning notes a rising river level of 0.5 feet in 4 hours toward a festival period. No injuries reported. Authorities urge caution and monitoring of water levels for nearby towns along the river.
River Telegrams Report River Readings and Weather
MonGantown River 11 feet and falling clear conditions 30 degrees at 5 PM. Warren River 12 feet and falling cloudy and cold. Brownsville River 16 feet and falling clear weather 3 degrees at 4 PM.
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Mongantown
Warren
Brownsville
World Death Penalty Methods by Country
A concise survey lists various nations and regions along with their historical methods of execution. It notes how Austria uses gallows publicly in some areas and Bavaria private methods, while Belgium employs the guillotine publicly.
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Austria
Bavaria
Belgium
Brunswick
China
Denmark
Ecuador
France
Great Britain
Hanover
Italy
Sbolishea
Netherlands
Prussia
Russia
Saxony
Spain
Switzerland
United States
New York
Mormons for Statehood in Utah Face Election Tensions
In Salt Lane February 9, anti Mormon Liberals carried the Legislature at the last election, stirring debate. People's party leader Richard Richards, a Mormon, said statehood chances remain intact with equal rights for all. Edmunds Tucker act criticisms cited as intolerant. Governor Arthur L. Thomas, Liberal leader, predicted Gentile victory amid expected troubles tomorrow.
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Salt Lane
Richards
People’s Party
Whdch
Arthur L. Thomas
Liberal Party
Utah
Honor to Duc d Aosta Staged by Providence Italians
The Italian societies of Providence held a Blackstone Hall service in memory of the Duc d Aosta brother of King Humbert. Conant G Nasselli Italian Vice Consul at New York chaired the meeting. John Rabbino of Providence presumes the eulogy and Governor Ladd spoke.
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Providence
Blackstone Hall
Duc d’Aosta
Humbert
Conant G. Nasselli
New York
John Rabbino
Ladd
Ayer's Sarsaparilla Tested For Uric Acid Cure
A testimonial asserts rheumatism caused by uric acid in the blood is most effectively cured by Ayer's Sarsaparilla. The text urges readers to use only Ayer's and to continue until the acid is expelled from the system.
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Ayer
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