Myer McAuliffe Draw In 64 Round Lightweight Title Fight
The Myer McAuliffe versus Mike McDonald match at North Judson Indiana produced a 64 round draw. Spectators bet heavily as Myers avoided engagement while McAuliffe pressed with savage bursts. Sheriff intoxication and late start delayed the fight but the ring action became tame and the decision favored neither fighter.
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McAuliff-Myers
America
North Judson
Ind
Myers
McAuliffe
Myers Wins as McAuliffe Fights On Despite Cuts
In a grueling match at the Streator arena, Myers absorbs a swelling left cheek blow and trades jolting exchanges with McAuliffe. The Western fighter's defensive parries and late rallies keep him ahead as the bout extends to a tense finish with McAuliffe pressing the attack.
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Myers
Madden
McAuliffe
Billy
National Half Mile Track and Agricultural Fair Association Formed
A Pennsylvania meeting of farming and horse racing enthusiasts formed a national group to reform conduct at agricultural fairs and half mile tracks. Names include Frank Mortimer president and F E Edwards treasurer, with offices in Newark York Frederick and Trenton. A next meeting place was set.
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Pspectal
Laxcaster
York
Hanover
Bloomsburg
Wilkesharre
Doylestown
Lan
Frank Mortimer
Mdé
J. C. Sibley
Franklin
Page
Oakland Athletics Face Grounding Difficulties in County League Bid
The Oakland Athletics struggle to secure baseball or tennis grounds as Schenley estate blocks sites. Directors say without suitable grounds they may withdraw their Allegheny County League membership bid despite a promising young roster. A spokesman laments the situation and hopes grounds can be found to allow election to the league.
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Oakland Athletic Association
Allegheny County League
Schenley
Oakland Athletics
Oakland's
Themen
Hart Signs Four Players to Des Moines Team
Des Moines Iowa on February 18 reports Hart signing four wore players for the Des Moines club. Pitchers Hart formerly with Cincinnati and Alexander from Mobile and Binghamton, plus Em mérice a notable defensive power, join Smith at first base Cod and Kenyon as catchers, with Mendhall in left field completing the lineup.
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Des Maines
Iowa
Hart
Des Moines
Cincinnati
Alexander
Mobile
Binghamton
Emmérice
Pemmerke Olding
Smith
Cod
Kenyon
Mendhall
Receipt uncovers historic baseball license in Union Park
A strained club record reveals manager Phillips paying a $15 license fee to Mayor Peterson of Allegheny in 1581 to play a ball game in Union Park. An alternate name Al Beand rett, now club secretary, is linked to a $145 claim or threat to halt the game at the third inning.
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Phillips
Peterson
Allegheny
Wid Union Park
al Beandrett
Hoernee
Agama
Ward transfer dispute ties up Boston-N.Y. vs Washington
President A. J. Reach of the Philadelphia club travels to Boston regarding the Ward deal. The league reportedly requires Ward to go to Washington or stay in New York, and will not permit a Boston move. The visit aims to inform President Soden of the league's decision.
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Philadelphia
A. J. Reach
Boston
Ward
Washington
New York
Soden
Brasfield's Sale of Horses at Brasfield & Co
February 23 sale conducted by Brasfield & Co featured 75 horses offered to buyers. Top prices were achieved for several entries including Dilwaake and Mambrino crosses, with prices around $31.70 per head.
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Lextretos
Brasfield & Co
Dilwaake
Mambrino
Cyntidana
Kita
Socog
Pittsburgers Contest Entries Sought for Warren Female Pedestrian Event
Hoonry Poff of Warren seeks entries for Warren held female pedestrian contest. The effort aims to secure competitors from the city for the upcoming walking event.
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Hoonry Poff
Warren
Boston Squelches Boxing Furore Harbors Weir Murphy Fight
Boston officials move to ban further boxing events as police curb the Weir Murphy bout at the Cribb Club. The Athenian club, once popular, is dissolved amid scrutiny of sparring exhibitions.
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Boston
Pollen Board
Spider” Weir
Frank Murphy
Cribb Club
Tri State League hopes rise as clubs eye Ohio
President McDermith voices optimism on Tri State League projects with many applicants. Al Pratt received a note urging league expansion to Lima Steubenville and a visit to Ohio to organize one or two strong clubs. Hamilton Ohio expresses interest in joining.
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McDermith
Tri-State League
al Pratt
Lima
Steubenville
Pratt
Ohio
Hamilton
Hamilton Club Adds Several Players In Recent Signings
Manager Swartwood announces new signings for the Hamilton club including Ed Green who pitched last year for Hamilton and shortstop Ed Sales. He also hopes to sign pitcher Springer from California and confirms addition of Venice Scene Tader from the Athletics of Phinteykie. Reports say the new signing will receive the International League salary limit.
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Swartwood
Hamilton
Ed Green
Ed Sales
Springer
California
Sue Duing
Venice
Tiader
Athletics
Phinteykie
Six-Hour Pedestrian Contest Set for McKee's Rocks
A six-hour pedestrian race at McKee's Rocks on Saturday evening features ten entrants led by Thomas Naughton Joseph Conan James Wilson John Nash Theo Walter Jacob Dewalt John McCoffers Edward Millican John Scott and Joe Laurent. Prizes total 50 with $25 for first $15 for second and $10 for third. Races starts at to be announced.
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McKee's Rocks
Thomas Naughton
Joseph Conan James Wilson
John Nash
Theo
Walter
Jacob Dewalt
John McCoffers
Edward Millican
John Scott
Joe Lurent
R. m
Pittsburg Girl Beare the Record
New York February 12 women bicycle contestants completed their third day with no incident. At 1 A M the standings show Stanley leading at 306 miles, Von Blumen 292, Baldwin 291, Swallor 248, Wood 248, Lewis 247, Oakes 5, Hart 24, McShane 177, Brown 150, Anmaindo 1. At 1237 Miss Stanley reached another mile, breaking all records for that event.
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Pittsburg
Stanley
von Blumen
Baldwin
Swallor
Wood
Lewis
Oakes
Hart
McShane
Brown
Anmaindo
Americans Face Colosseum Play Delay in Brindisi
Government allowed use of the Coliseum for American players but dangerous gallery conditions halt play. Doubts arise whether riot-related police actions in Rome will affect the games. Teams reached Brindisi on Friday.
Local and Sports Notes From Boston and Washington
Miscellaneous items report births, expenses cuts, bets on a six day bicycle race in New York, a dog sale in Baltimore, and a presidential trip plan. Notes mention W Meenaxs Courtner born in Highlands Boston October 15 1658 and Parnell the Irish setter sold to George Oliver of Duquesne Station. Manager Buckenberger says Columbus salary and releases push expenses toward 35000. A boxing weigh in and match setup with Cal McCarthy is arranged with Tom Prence posting a 60 forfeit.
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W. Meenaxs
Courtner
John L. Sullivan
Highlands
Boston
Maxages Phillips
Dominicx McCartney
Lottie Stanley
New York
Parnell
Hardee
W.la
Baltimore and Ohio Road
George Oliver
Duquesne Station
Washington
Hewitt
Europe
Ward
Hoston Herald
Columbus Club
Buckenberger
Columbus
Tom Prence
Harlem
Richard K. Fox
Cal. McCarthy
Pierce
Police Gazette Office
McCarthy
Braddock Local Elections and Industrial Disruptions
Tur Sons of Temperance Braddock prepare charter list with HoLTzMan as candidate for common council. Eighth ward Republicans hold a meeting at Frankl schoolhouse tonight. William Thaw ferryboat halted for six hours due to broken machinery. William Shenele, 50, missing from 148 South 21st Street since Monday morning. Third annual meeting of Station Agents Association of the State set for Hotel Anderson on February ?. Braddock MOXONGAHELA Council Jr C. O. A. M. approves military drill and elects officers. Carnegie Phipps mill 29th Street closed for gas shortage. Penn avenue mills weak. Wheeling and Lake Erie railroad discussed for Pittsburg entry. spring work anticipated but not confirmed. Lake Coal Shippers' Association to meet in Cleveland to set uniform selling price. Pittsburg members attending. Westinghouse displays air brake workings on a new car arriving for a Southern and Western trip. Jos Kear dies at Mercy Hospital after being struck by iron bar at Keystone Mills. Priest reportedly objected to transporting the injured to Homeopathic Hospital. Two-year-old Griffifth child burned at Seneca Street from carbon oil accident. June x Cooler bound for Chicago. rate sheets discussed. Judge Cooley skeptical on pay of commissions. Congress unlikely to amend imperial coal decision.
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Tur Sons of Temperance of
Braddock
Holtzman
Frankl
William Thaw
William Shenele
South Twenty First Street
Station Agents’ Association of the State
Anderson
Moxongahela Council Jr. C
Twenty-ninth Street
Carnegie, Phipps & Co
Penn Avenue
Wheeling and
Lake Erie
Pittsburg
Wheeling
Lake Coal Shippers’ Association
Cleveland
Westinghouse
Jos Kear
Keystone Mills
Mercy Hospital
Mra
Chicago
Hancock County Agri Society Leader Hutson Killed in Allen Township
Fishbury February 13. John W Hutson president of the Hancock County Agricultural Society and a leading citizen was instantly killed when a blow fell upon him in Allen township. The death was instantaneous. Hutson, born in the county, was 50 years old.
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Fishbury
John W. Hutson
Hancock County Agricultural Society
Allen Township
Hutson
All Trusts Must Go The Ohio legislative report on pools and trusts
The Ohio Legislative Committee reports on pools and trusts condemning combinations especially in coal and school book trades. It rejects the false doctrine that trusts raise efficiency and urges stringent laws to abolish pooling and price fixing. The report warns of the danger of trusts and proposes penalties and charter restrictions to prevent such competitors from forming or pooling earnings.
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General Assembly of
Ohio
Dto
A Servant Girl's Steal OmAanA February 13
Rosa Anderson a chambermaid in Edward Maurer's saloon and cafe was arrested for robbing her employer. The suspected total theft may reach $4,000 as Maurer kept daily receipts in a box unseen until morning. An officer helped verify $110 found in Rosa's room plus $35 admitted theft and a further $3,000 deposited elsewhere.
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Omaana
Rosa Anderson
Edward Maurer
Maurer
Rosa
International and domestic notes from a busy period
The report covers comments by Mr. Chamberlain at the Glasgow Liberal Club on land reform and the Irish question, a Perth student deputation protesting Takacs’ arrest, O'Brien in Tralee jail, continued arrests in the Gweedore murder case, condolence to Emperor Francis Joseph from Hungarian Diet leaders, and French constitutional revision debates with Boulangers and Lannesson figures amid Afghan Russia tension rumors.
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Parnell Commission
Francia Joseph
Chamberlain
Mr. Chamberlain
Glasgow
Liberal Club
Liberala
Trish
Round Table
Morley
O'Brien
Tralee
Martin
Gweedore
Change of lien laws urged by National Association of Builders
In Philadelphia the National Association of Builders adopted a resolution calling on state legislators and governors to amend lien laws to cover only actual personal labor by journeymen and laborers to the value of two days’ work. A New York amendment also urged making it a felony to hinder American youth from learning a trade.
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Philadelphia
National Association of Builders
New York
Are They The Robbers Arrest Of Local Suspects In Wilkinsburg
Police and 26 citizens arrested Edward Clark Abner Clark James Dougherty in Homewood on suspicion of the St Clair robbery after a Wilkinsburg resident identified them acting suspiciously near 2 15 am Tuesday. They were jailed in Wilkinsburg pending further inquiry.
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Wilkinsburg
Burgess Smith
Ross
Edward
Abner Clark
James
Shorty Dougherty
Homewood
St. Clair
Bonfield To Leave Police Post Amid Suspension
Chicago February 13 Inspector John Bonfield under suspension for alleged malfeasance in office tendered his written resignation. He claims Mayor Roche acted for political reasons and cites department rules prohibiting outside business. He says his nation requires him to engage in work outside the force.
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Chicago
John Bonfield
Roche
Banfield
Porter Treasurers Loss Shocks Verillion County
Terre Haute February 14 It is made public that William L Porter recently retired as Verillion county treasurer is short about 12000 in his accounts He deeded all his property in trust for his bondsmen and it is thought they will not lose anything Porter did not dissipate or speculate His generosity toward friends caused the loss and he ran the office in a boss manner leaving duties to his deputies
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McAuliffe
Myer
Sunater
Euccess
Terre Haute
William L. Porter
Verillion County
Porter
Count of Electoral College Declares Harrison and Morton Elected
A Washington joint session counts the Electoral College results. Harrison and Morton are formally declared elected, Norman Colman confirmed as Secretary of Agriculture, and a minor procedural dispute between two committees noted. Quay's Florida recovery mentioned. crowd entertains amid some order issues.
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Congress
Harrison
Morton
Norman J. Colman
Quay
Florida
Washington
Courtesy Holds Back Senate Tariff Report
The Ways and Means Committee did not issue its Senate tariff substitute report as planned because the minority is not ready. Mr Mills says the majority will await the minority report on courtesy. A level fight is possible over the Cowles tobacco tax abolition bill, and Appropriations will meet tomorrow to discuss it despite intercommittee tensions.
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Tice Dispatch
Washington
Committee On Ways and Means
Senate
Mills
Dispatch
Committee On
War and Means
Committee On Appropriations
Senator Quay Plans Washington Return and Nominations
A Florida letter says Senator Quay will return to Washington the latter part of next week after a health holiday and several fine catches. In Washington on February 13 the Senate confirmed nominations of Norman J. Colman of Missouri for Secretary of Agriculture and Ira M. Krutze of Indianapolis for Register of the Land Office in North Yakima Washington Territory.
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Quay
Bros 2
WaAsHindex
Senator Quay
Florida
Washington
Senate Today
Norman J. Colman
Missouri
Ira M. Krutze
Indianapolis
Register of the Land Office
North Yakima
Washington Territory
Bargains and Delights at Horne & Co Penn Ave Stores
One lot striped fabrics and silk patterns offered at low prices. Marvin's Orange Blossom soda crackers praised as finest. New printed silks and India silk patterns arrive. Great bargains in baby clothes as stock closes out. A fifty cent counting cloth advertised at 48 cents. Multiple mentions of Jos Horne & Co Penn Avenue Stores and Fifth Ave location.
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Sarah Slike
Jos. Horne & Co
Pean Avenue
India
Jos, Horne & Co
Penn Avenue
Fifth Ave
Jos
Hi Hones & Co
Peon Avenue
Campbell and Dick Discuss Tax Idea and Australian Ballot
Campbell and Dick continued debate on a single tax idea and the Australian ballot. Many legislators listened. SiMPsow.
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Simpsow
New Insurance Laws Target Mutual Benefit Societies and Title Firms
Harrisburg February 13. Mr Lytle of Huntingdon introduces a bill to bring mutual benefit insurance societies under the state insurance department. The measure extends regulatory power to life policy issuers with assessments and non fixed premiums and to title companies handling estate and mortgage protections for homes. A companion Senate bill by McLain clarifies which firms fall under the insurance laws.
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Harrisburg
Lytle
Huntingdon
Mutual Beneficial
Insurance Department
Tani Aieater
OLED AND DRUGS Important School Legislation
A staff correspondent notes hearings by the House Committee on Health and Sanitation in Hanntsacne on February 13. Debates cover Marland’s repeal of the oleomargarine law and Sunday drug sales by Pittsburgers, with amendments to ban proprietary medicines Sundays. Other measures include consolidation power, uniform text books, a board of education, and a newspaper editors convention on February 26 to discuss a libel bill.
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Hanntsacne
House Committee On Health and Sanitation
Robbins
Lytie
Board of Education
State Edlterial Association
Fow
Statesmen debate funding for nautical school bill
The Senate bill to establish a board of nautical schools passed second reading amid debate. Philadelphia volunteers to pay the bill, with the state likely to shoulder some expenses later as a boost to sailor training.
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Senate
Philadelphia Ee
Philadelphia
Resolution to adjust veteran pay in gold and greenback difference
In the House on February 14 Mr Blackburn requested unanimous consent to offer a resolution urging Senators and Representatives to vote for a bill granting former soldiers the difference between their greenback pay and the amount due in gold. Unanimous consent was used to expedite the lengthy motion before dinner.
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Hanpisstre
Blackburn
Westmoreland
Congress
Appropriations Move Funds For Gettysburg Battlefield
Haversaces February 13 The Appropriations Committee allocates 10000 dollars for care of the Gettysburg battlefield and 10000 dollars for the land action on the battlefield.
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Haversaces
Appropriations Committee
Thewsburg Battle Field
Battle Feld
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Market Street
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