Little Jockey Bergen Plans for Brown Stable
Little Jockey Bergen arrived in the city for a business talk with Captain Sam Brown about riding for the Brown stable next season. He discussed horses Reporter Defaulter Salvador Galen Proctor Knott and Hanover. Bergen also noted his 100 pound riding weight and hopes Brown's stable will rise this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bergen
Sam Brown
Brown
Pittsburg
Monongahela House
Guttenberg
Reporter
Defaulter
W. L. Socdtt
Erie
See
Listie Barnes
Barnes
Proctor Knott
Salvador
Galen
Ian
Queenies
Dwyer Bros
Hanover
Mobile
Selling the trotters at Lexington sale by Brasfield Co
Brasfield & Co commenced a large trotting stock sale in Lexington to dispose of 77 head for 24 000 dollars average 60. Weather cold but attendance and bidding remained strong. Notable prices included Monie John Isl and Trbert McGregor dam Jenny by John B Philadelphia and Lucy Belmons Louisville Engraver Wilkes dam by Mon Mon uchele.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexingtons
Brassfield & Co
Monie
Ohn
Itland
Trbert McGregor
Dam Jenny
John B Philade
Iota Snagen
Axinsen
Br Wilkes
G. W. St. Clair
Farton
Beberrold
B. Mears
Robert McGrecor
Boubton Wilkes
Jin Mon Monuchele
Lexington
Lucy Belmons
Louisville
Wilkes M
Middletown in Line Washington County Ball Players Prep for Season
Weet Mippletons reports West Middletown baseball club plans a first class team for the coming season. They claim county championships after three straight titles despite W. B. R. Davis of Burgettstown challenging last year. No regular schedule formed, two clubs dispute title, Lane and Boyd headline batteries for both sides, and neither club will play without them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TRE Dispatch
Weet Mippletons
West Middletown
Seld Agein
West Middletowns
Washington County
W. BR. Davis
Burgettstown
Lane
Boyd
Belden
Contested Pedestrian Event Spoiled By Odd Promises
A fragment notes a February event at the Second Regiment Armory where 25 to 40 female pedestrians were slated to perform on a six day track. Prizes and participants appear unclear with several garbled names.
Female bicyclists race opens at Madison Square Garden
In New York on February 11 the six day international women’s bicycle race began at 3 o’clock in Madison Square Garden. The eight hour daily event features twelve entrants led by Miss May Allen the world champion and Armaindo who is noted for lifting heavy weights. The first three hours produced Oaks 37 Armavnda 28 Swaller 33 Brown 25 Hart 23 Baldwin 37 Fox 6 Stanley 9 Woods 88 Von Blumen 37 McShane 55 Lewis 38.
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New York
Madison Square Garden
Sadie Martinez
Hilda Swaller
Jessie W
Kitty Brown
Jessie Oaks
Lula Hart
Margie McShane
Mattie Stanley
Helen Baldwin
Hattie Lewis
Louise Fox
Gertrude Frankel
Louise Avueinhe
May Allen
Tony Pastor
Miss Lewis
Miss Hart
Armaindo
von Binnen
Oaks
Armavnda
Sualler
Brown
Hart
Baldwin
Fox
Stanley
Woods
von Blumen
McShane
Lewis
Local Ball Gossip Reveals Moves in East End Athletics
Ed Swartwood of Hamilton Baseball Club seeks to sign Schellhouse of Syracuse for the East End, with Tamboneas 4 rate as a possibility. Fry’s mother’s health keeps him near home, and if release is refused he stays with East End. Gwartwond offers Allen to Phillipe, but Mrs. Phillins blocks transfers. Allen remains with the local club amid scrutiny of his value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Swartwood
Hamilton Baseball Club
Schellhouse
Syracuse
East End
Tamboneas
St. Joe
Fry
East End Athletics
Gwartwond
Phillipe
Allen
Phillins
Mr Brush in Town Negotiations Hint at Pitcher Trade
Indianapolis club president Brush secretly met with Nimick during a city visit and left abruptly. Reported talk centers on acquiring a pitcher from Pittsburgh, with Denny as possible trade bait. Officials deny any public notice of a deal, while Brush cites the franchise transfer as legitimate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brush
Indianapolis
Nimick
Pittsberg
Denny
Morrin
Galvin
Conwar
Staley
Brash
Bras
A New League Forms Near Monongahela Valley
A baseball enthusiast from Monongahela City announced plans to form a six club amateur league along the Monongahela River. Brownsville West Elizabeth Monongahela City California and Washington Pa are named as initial members with a forthcoming meeting to decide definitive action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ereae Tite
Monongahela
Brownsville
Westizabeth
Monongahela City
California
Are
Washington
Local Auctioneer and West import join Woodward sale at Lexington
Mr Lowers joins Woodward horse sale at Lexington as one of the auctioneers. C Lowery, a noted local pool silcer, arrived from the West yesterday. The sale begins the 18th and runs 12 days with 800 horses catalogued including Bell Boy. Pittsburgers attend yearly. free catalogues at Mashey's billiard rooms Fifth avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FE. C. Lowery
Larry
Lexington
Bell Boy
Track Meet Results From New Oefeaxs Raceway
The report lists a local race card with results for five events. First race half mile yields No More and Breakdown with times unclear. Second race four and a half furlongs Motfie id wins. Little Bess and Lamont t ind place. Third race five-eighths Mary Foster wins in 1 4. Regardles places second and Countess third. Fourth race six atsa mat Tarlongs Pritchett ao wins in 1 0. Benny Hardy is second and Ocean third.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Oefeaxs
Jim D
Motfieid
Little Bess
Lamont
Mary Foster Fot
Regardles
Countess
Atsa Mat
Pritchett Ao
Benny Hardy
Boston directors sign young Vermont catcher Harold Fletcher
The Boston club engaged Harold Fletcher a 6 foot 1 inch 207 pound backstop from Vermont on a trial basis. His batting average was 600 and his fielding was perfect. Directors Conant and Soden stated the move aims to strengthen behind the plate as Bennett and Ganzell resist catching in poor spring weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marsager Philiics
Allen
Garfield
Lauer
McAuliffe
Myers Ficht
Wa St
Brush
Staley
Tee Boston
Youn Hercules
Vermont
Arold Fletcher
Conant
Soden
Bennett
Ganzell
Mr. Conant
Fall of the Mormons in Capres Utah Election
February 11 report from Capres Utah describes Utahs most important election as a city vote for Mayor and Council. Gentiles or Liberal party won, with Fred Kiesel elected Mayor by about 440 votes. City offices across the ticket carried similar margins amid earlier intimidation attempts and a heavy police presence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CaprEs
Utah
Liberal Party
Moramons
People's Party
Fred Kiesel
Keystone Veterans Rally In Erie Grand Army Session
Erie hosts the 23rd Grand Army encampment with 1500 delegates, as McCreary for Department Commander and Mrs Carrie V Sheriffs of Pittsburg are favored for top posts. Reports note rising membership and post numbers, with talks on orphan schools and state legislation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Army of the Republic
Erie
McCreary
Stewart
Carrie V. Sheriffs
Pittsburg
Women's Relief Corps
Monument to Major General Meade Promoted by Veterans
A call to erect a memorial for Major General George C Meade on the field of his great victory, urging Pennsylvanians to support the project through state representatives while noting aid from the Women's Relief Corps and the Ladies of the G A R. The report discusses state legislation on Soldiers Orphans Schools, warnings of 1400 homeless children if schools close, and the Grand Army of the Republics continuing efforts and finances as the department commander reflects on a strengthened, unified organization with detailed post and relief statistics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Army
Gettysburg
Columba
Seite Nune Pra
Tale Aupas
Thea Mae
Eich Carver
George C. Meade
Women's Relief Corps
G. A
Sons of Veterans
Grand Army of the Republic
Sabe
State Capitol Bills Hearings and New Railings in 1887
Pennsylvania action fills the Capitol scene with bills on alien property restrictions and a proposed $5 001 000 plan for new state capital buildings. Gettysburg Memorial Hall measures move ahead as Allen Indiana introduces a fund consolidation for regimental markers and a memorial site. General Wagner urges publication of a soldiers orphans schools report suppressed by a former superintendent. A Lancaster resolution probes the McAlisterville school inmates condition. Pittsburg Electrical Hydraulic Company chartered with $10 000 capital and named directors. George Shiras II to push a druggist bill as Sunday business debate continues.
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Gettysburg
Allen
Indaana
Pennsylvania Reserve Corps
Wagner
Philadelphia
Highee
Kauffman
Lancaster
Not a Question of Color Smalls Contested Georgia Record
Washington February 11 The House spent most of today debating the Smalls Elliott contested election case. The committee report was backed by Crisp and other Democrats, citing frauds in the contestant’s name and a prior conviction. Republicans argued Smalls’ crime conviction as a state legislator has no bearing on his vote. Debate to continue tomorrow. In the Senate naval appropriations moves forward as Chandler pushes for a fully empowered next Secretary of the Navy, while Culom notes a misapprehension and no action taken.
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Distatch
Erie
Grand Army
Women’s Relief Corps
Vincent
Scott
Women's Relief Corps
Reavely
State Department
United States Revenue Cutter
Perry
Northwestern Association
Warren
Crawford
Venango
Elk
MecKean
Northwestern
Gene D. B. McCreary
Stewart
Wanthington
House
Smalls-Eliott
Crisp
Eta
Smalls
Regan
Eres
Senate
Chandler
Navy
Whitney
Cnuilom
Beaste
Thomean Axworthy Buys Property at Sault Ste. Marie
Ottawa reports City Treasurer Thomean Axworthy of Cleveland, who fled last fall after printing half a million dollars, has purchased a large block of real estate at Sault Ste. Marie. A friend says Axworthy will leave Toronto in a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Thomean Axworthy
Cleveland
Bault Ste. Marie
Saya Axworthy
Toronto
Fiend of Whitechapel Believed Captured in Dundee Slaying
The Dundee police uncovered a woman's body in a wooden chest with the abdomen ripped open and limbs mutilated. W H Bury, a Whitechapel resident, confessed to strangling his wife and slashing the body, claiming a sudden murderous impulse. Police link him to the East End atrocities and identify him as a likely Jack the Ripper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexpos
Whitechapel
Dundee
W. H. Bury
Bury
London
Jack the Ripper
East End
Reading of Papal Allocation Delayed to Tomorrow
A fragmentary note indicates the archbishop will read the Pope's allocation tomorrow. The unread portion suggests a ceremony or address tied to church finances or duties, with no further details available.
Chamberlain's American Bride reception in Guascow
A reception in Guascow honors Mr and Mrs Joseph Chamberlain with addresses from Scotland's Women Unionist Associations. Chamberlain thanks the gathering and argues against splintering the United Kingdom or adopting a full American system, warning of high costs and dangers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guascow
Joseph Chamberlain
United Kingdom
Boulanger delays electoral tour to April
Paris February 11 General Boulanger attended the Chamber of Deputies where urgency was voted for the Scrutin d Arrondissment bill by 283 to 274. He has postponed his planned electoral tour through Corsica and Algeria until April and will be joined on the tour by several deputies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
General Boulanger
Chamber of Deputies
Corsica
Algeria
Robbed and Shot at Wilkinsburg Ale Store
William St Clair of Wood Street Wilkinsburg surprised two burglars in his gents furnishings shop early this morning. He was shot in the breast as one assailant fired. his condition is described as very serious. Two juvenile suspects are in jail, nabbed by a local agency probing an organized gang with prior robberies at the store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William St. Clair
Wilkinsburg
Wood Street
Mr. St. Clair
St. Clair's
Gilkinson Agency
Courtney
St. Clair
The Suit in Ireland
Mr Parnell asserts in his affidavit that filing in Ireland would be faster cheaper and more convenient with key witnesses there. The Times ridicules the claim noting that the commission nears crucial tests and that Scotland action involved costly inconvenient witnesses.
Georgia Bluebeard in Dougherty Jail
O Nelms, accused of deceitful marriages, was jailed in Dougherty after outraged citizens threatened lynching. Originating in Early county, his schemes included four marriages to different women in Alabama and Tennessee, with one under the alias Henry W Grady. His brother claims he is obsessed with marriage and cannot resist marrying any willing woman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
O. Nelms
Dougherty County
Miss Curr
Tennessee
Henry W. Grady
Nelms
French Senate Debates Urgent Press Slander Bill
Paris February 11 The Senate voted 192 to 63 to grant urgency to a measure allowing summary punishment by the correctional tribunal for slanderous and offensive personal statements by publishers. Justice Minister Guyet Dessaigne urged action to curb outrageous press language.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Senate
M. Guyet- Dessaigne
O Briens Removal From Clonmel To Tralee Jail
William O'Brien was moved from Clonmel jail to Tralee this morning under heavy military and police guard. At Clonmel the crowd hurled stones and police used batons. A large crowd resisted at Tipperary railway station. In Mallow he objected to third class carriage but was forced into it by four constables.
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DuBix
William O'Brien
Clonmel
Tralee
Mr. O'Brien
Tipperary
Mallow
O'Brien
Woman Falls From Towboat Guard Into River Tragedy
Mary Jones a 48 year old chambermaid aboard the towboat Hornet fell from the guards of the James Gilmore at the foot of Red Alley into the Monongahela river. After about five minutes in the icy water she was recovered unconscious and declared dead by Dr. Rousseau. She lived at 409 Ferry street and was a widow.
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Mary Jones
Hornet
James Gilmore
Red Alley
Monongahela River
Beaver
Cincinnati
Dr. Rousseau
Penn Avenue
Ferry Street
Bereaved Emperor Francis Joseph and Empress Elizabeth Visit Pesth
February 11 dispatch reports Emperor Francis Joseph and Empress Elizabeth arriving in Pesth with crowds cheering along the route to the palace. The Hungarian Ministry Diet ecclesiastics and aristocrats greeted them. the Emperor shook hands with Prime Minister Von Tisza before entering the palace for a two week stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pesto
Francis Joseph
Elizabeth
Pesth
Diet
von Tisza
Baptized in a Blizzard Near Danville
Special telegram from Danville reports Fannie Mann Annie Lee Douglass Cole Jacob Grimes and wives Charles Grimes and wife from Blount township were immersed yesterday in a pool five feet deep cut through ice. A blizzard raged as ministers helped the cold converts one by one into the water. After baptism they walked in their stockings a quarter mile to change garments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danville
Fannie Mann
Annie Lee
Douglass Cole
Jacob Grimes
Charles Grimes
Blount Township
Panama Canal finance talks spark new merger plan
Pares, February 11 reports leading city financiers negotiating to form a new company to finish the Panama Canal and keep control from foreigners. M. de Lesseps to serve only as an honorary head. Berur, February 11 notes Emperor William informs Prince Alexander of Battenberg not to travel to Berlin for his father's settlement or any other business.
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Emperor
Berur
Emperor William
Prince Alexander of
Battenberg
Berlin
Alexander
Hesse
Brodie and wife seek withdrawal of larceny charge
Steve Brodie the bridge jumper and his wife Gertrude appeared at Jefferson Market Police Court to drop a larceny charge against Louis Ledr a young employee at Brodie's saloon Ledger was sent out on Saturday to change a $20 bill and was arrested that night but discharged when Brodie refused to prosecute.
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New York
Steve Brodie
Gertrude
Albany
Jefferson Market
Louis Ledr
Brodie
Ledger
Justice O'Reilly
Pompeii May Fall Again
Naples reports a local earthquake shock felt across the city on February 11. The tremor caused minor disturbances, with no immediate reports of structural damage or injuries. Officials urged calm and stated assessments would follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pompeii
Naples
Vesuyi- SF
Count Bis marck Said Not to Become Chancellor
Berlin report cites Hamburg Nachrichten stating Count Herbert Bismarck will never assume the office of Chancellor. The note reflects European political chatter with no formal confirmation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Count Herbert
Berlin
Hamburg Nachrichten
Count Herbert Bismarck
Pope nominates Machi and Dannibale as Cardinals
Rome February 11 Consistory announces the Pope nominated Monsignori Machi and Dannibale for cardinalship. The ceremony marks a significant step in elevating church leadership with two notable clerics from prominent lineages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Monsignori Machi
Dannibale
Clyde Steamship Lines Add Cape Yillen West Indies Calls
New York on February 11 reports the Clyde Steamship Company will, starting Saturday, stop their steamers bound for the West Indies at Cape Yillen, the alleged blockade port.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Clyde Steamship Company Today
Pfc
West Indies
Cape Yllen
Ivory Scar Promises Clear Complexion For Actors
Prominent actors claim grease paint harms skin and pimples appear if not removed. Ivory Scar is advertised as removing makeup quickly and thoroughly, restoring the complexion to natural freshness.
Fight over two children ends in mother awarded custody
In Lewisburg a closed carriage scene drew crowds as Wesley Stark had taken his two children from his wife. Mrs. Stark and her sister retrieved the children near Milton but faced opposition from Stark's party. Judge Bucher postponed ruling, bail set at 300 dollars, and custody to be decided next Wednesday after tense courtroom scenes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewissvec
Lewisburg
Law Office
Hon. C. 5
Wesley B. Stark
Williamsot
E. A. Stark
Wesley Stark
Milton
Northumberland County
Stark
William Ginter
Mr. Wolfe
Leiser
Ginter
Mr. Stark
Sheet Sant Ee
Seamen Strike Reaches Boston Vessels
In Boston on February 11 the English seamen and firemen strike affects local ships. On the Virginian, Captain Fox of Leyland line, men attempting to persuade crew to quit beat the captain and injure two firemen. Police guard the Virginian and Milanese to prevent further assaults.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
England
Virginian
Fox
Leyland Line
Hoosac Tunnel
Liverpool
Canada backs down over Bridgewater seizure
Ottawa rumor says the Dominion Government will secede from its stand on the seizure of the persona schooner Bridgewater at Shelburne Nova Scotia last year for repairs duty. Sir John Thompson has filed a report on constitutionality and Captain Allen's claim likely to be favorably considered.
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Ottawa
Ont
Dominion
Bridgewater
Shelburne
John Thompson
Cisia
Allen
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Brasfield & Co
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Clemence
Nego Po
Mile
la Chapelle
Maud Miller
Lucy Wol
Liver
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Miss
Mme
Fanny Smith
Mar
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MR. Brush
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Qne
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State Capitol
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Pennsylvania
Messrs. Carnahan and Watson
George Shiras II
Schenley Estate
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J. FP. Witherow
R. F. McFeeely
M. F. Herron
J. F. Edmundson
H. FE. Floyd
George Shiras
Recauss
Georgia
Axworthy Investing
Scotland
Boulanger
Chamberlain
Women of Scotland
Sive Campaign
Ireland
Parnell
the Times
Ince
Liberty OF the Press
Hungary
Panama Canal
Man of Muscle
the People’s Store
Campbell & Dick
Fetta
Procter & Gamble
Solomon
Canada
Western Penn
Sylvania
West Virginia
Ohio
Sr. Jast
Oficeria
Jay Seth
Tutt’s
Sainton
Oan Tetall
Pst
Firat
Mehend
Mehard
JOS. Fleming & Son
Market Street
Pittuburg
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