Local betting on baseball faces a turning point in Pittsburg
A long discussion on baseball pools and illegal betting in Pittsburg follows Sam Hyams departure to Denver. Varying opinions from pool sellers and enthusiasts weigh whether public pools will return and how betting will shift to private venues or church gatherings, with concerns about legality and enforcement.
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Sam Hyams
Denver
Cal
John Loomis
Colorado City
Sam Isyverr Loth
Pittsburg
Hyatm
Pitseburg
Ed Lowry
Grenas
Unclear League Tensions Mention Ward and Europe Visit
President Soden cites Philadelphia dispatch about Ward being protected by the League. Hewitt plans Europe trip. Soden denies involvement and claims no one will attend. Vergean foresees influence across Worcester Lowell Hartford New Haven Newark Jersey City Wilkes Barre and possibly Haston. New York 3.
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Soden
Philadelphia
League
Johnny Ward
Ward
Hewitt
Europe
Billings
Surnham
Vergean
Worcester
Lowell
Hartford
New Haven
Newark
Jersey City
Wilkesbarre
Pee
Haston
Sensational private sale in Lexington on Power Bonita
February 1 in Lexington a sensational private sale occurred as John E. Macden of Lexington closed a contract with W. H. Reading of Havana Cuba for Power Bonita a four year old trotting filly by Macey's Hamble Touten. Power Bonita starred last year at Kentucky trotting events and reportedly won a renowned mile on a half mile track at Paris.
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Lexington
John E. Macden
W. H. Reading
Havana
Cuba
Fight aiming for Shea versus Ridge in city bout
Representatives of young Shea the Wheel ing bantam publist were in the city last night seeking a match with Joe Ridge. Hogan and Shea are linked to a suggested Hogan fight at 112 pounds, with both sides eager to finalize a bout.
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Shea
Wheeling Bantam
Joe Ridge
T Haras
Hogan
Polo Grounds Set for Demolition Moves
New York reports on February 14 that work progressed at the Polo Grounds with the baseball clubhouse moved on wheels and preparations under way for next season. The note mentions the street 111th through the grounds and the director’s telegram, hinting at major changes.
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Polo Grounds
New York
Eleventh Street
Grannte
Myer’s Reception Draws Crowd After Battle
Myer and team returned to Streator from the battlefield amid a large crowd at the depot. He rode to Kennedy’s place then home, showing little signs of injury and joking along the way. Speculation swirls over a rematch with Ma and possible future fights in San Francisco.
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Streator
Ixn
Myer
Kennedy
Gor
Sporting
San Francisco
Lees
McAuliffe
Glasecock and Brush Fail to Agree on Manager Terms
Ixptara Pross reports that Jack Glasscock and President Brush cannot settle terms for manager duties. Glasscock rejects the offered package and seeks higher pay, noting only Indianapolis and Washington as adhering to the salary limit. Rumors say Frank Bancroft may be chosen, while the season opener is planned as before with possible additions pending.
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Jack Glasscock
Brush
Glasscock
Glasscock Wat
Indianapolis
Washington
Frank Bancroft
Brash
Maying Vine
Gewein
Angora Rabbit Becomes Pageant in Rambo House Yard
A large white Angora rabbit in the Rambo House stable yard draws attention by roaring at an intruding dog, then gripping and shaking the dog by the throat. The dog retaliates with a sudden lunge and violent grip but the rabbit holds its ground, surprising onlookers.
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Rambo House
Tecoitiaris
Topsy
Vorristown
Myers-McAuliffe Fight Drawn In Local Opinion
Local sports opinions yesterday varied on the Myers McAuliffe bout with many praising the fair conduct while criticizing the fighters skill. Some doubted a true four hour battle would endure if both men were determined, though referee impressions favored fairness.
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Myers-McAuliffe Fght
Soacey
Beever
Myers
Rainy New Orleans meet dazzles track with muddy sprints
February 14 in New Orleans under steady rain the track stayed heavy. In the first race over four furlongs McCangley won with Gray Fox second and Breakdown third. The second race covered seven eights of a mile Hollywood won in 1 41 with Red Leaf second and Countess third.
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New Orleans
Mccangley
Cee Gray Fox
Hollywood
Red Leaf
Countess
Williams Sherman and Johnson Box in Braddock Round Fight
William Sherman known as the big colored fighter and another strong opponent named Johnson boxed four fierce rounds at the McCaula Rink Braddock last evening. Johnson was knocked out. Police entering sparked a scramble as fans rushed for exits, with some fleeing through the roof of the building in the crowded scene.
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William Sherman
Pat Farrell
Johnson
McCaula
Braddock
Stanley Sl in the Lead in New York Cycling
At 11 o'clock tonight women bicycle riders posted scores with Stanley leading at 8 and a jumble of numbers for Baldwin Von Alumen Woods Hart and others. The chaotic OCR lists multiple riders and scores such as 358 371 272 527 18 and 315 with unclear names and percentages.
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New York
Stanley
Baldwin
von Alumen
Woods
Smaller
Hart
Oakes
Armaindo
cShane
Brown
Stanler
Voner Woods
Staller
Lewis
Hartoe
Acentinds
cBhane
Brasfield & Co Horse Sale Draws Large Crowd
A Brasfield & Co sale today attracted a large attendance. Five horses sold for a total of 274,585 dollars. The top price was over two thousand dollars for a single horse.
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Lexixetos
Brasfield & Co
Myers McAuliffe Fight Alleged Fixed in Cariaco
A claim circulated in Cariaco Ita that the Myers McAuliffe bout was fixed to save stakes. McAuliffe appeared tonight with only a slight chin scratch and no visible injuries.
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Cariaco
Ita
Myers-McAuliffe
McAuliffe
Teen Baseball Association Names New Manager for Season
February 4 report shows the Teen Baseball Association meeting completed with all stock taken. Walter Co of Chicago was chosen as manager for the coming season.
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Srume
Rimp
Teen Baseball Association
Walter Co
Chicago
McAuliffe- Myers Fight Headlines in Cincinnati Daguerre
Sporting notes mention the McAuliffe Myers encounter reported by the New York Herald. An Oakland club figure writes that the lab may get around officials while remarks criticize risk and rule evasions at wagers and pools.
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Cincinnati Daguirer
Lexington
New York Herald
McAuliffe- Myers
A. W. Rixeen
Oakland Athletic Club
Bruny Dacr
Jack Medee
Our Great Ribbon Sale at Jos. Horse & Co.'s Penn Avenue
A promotional notice announces a large ribbon sale with 100 cartons of silk grosgrain ribbons in multiple Nos and colors. It touts low prices and says Preneb Satines offers yard rates from 25c to 37Mr, urging shoppers to save on a wide selection and styles.
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Jos. Horse & Co
Penn Avenue
Colonel Goshen Buried After Largest Man Era Ends
The funeral of Colonel Rath Goshen Barnum's biggest giant drew a curious crowd as a 588 pound coffin could not fit a standard hearse. Undertaker Van Sere and helpers labored to place the body on a nine foot stage then into a 3 by 8 foot chestnut coffin. A quiet service followed with Rev James LeFevre noting Goshen's shipbuilding youth and mixed faith.
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Colonel Goshen
New York
Rath Goshen
Barnum
James LeFevre
A. V. van Sere
Middlebush
Goshen
Askien
Astrachan
New Brunswick
F Bowery Firm
Erich
van Doren
Harpenter
Isle of Man
New Zealand
Southside Driving Park Assoc elects officers
At a recent meeting the Southside Driving Park Association assessed members $10 each to cover expenses and elected Dr. A. A. Arnholt as President and John Nusser as Secretary. Directors named were John Bentz, Wm. Cowan, Wm. Noble Jr., and Dr. H. R. O'Connor.
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Southside Driving Park Association
A. A. Arnholt
John Nusser
Secre
A. U Ulrich
John Bentz
Wm. Cowan
Wm. Noble, Jr
H. R. O'Connor
Tariff Club Extends Condolence For George A. Morrow
At a large meeting of the Young Men's Republican Tariff Club resolutions of condolence were passed for George A. Morrow a late member. It was decided to send a delegation to attend the funeral.
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Young Men's Republican Tariff Club
George A. Morrow
Wrestlers Dreybret and Stamm in Allegheny Assault Case
William Dreybret and William Stamm of Allegheny wrestled last week when Stamm was thrown and broke a leg. Stamm, claiming Dreybret kicked him, led to Mrs. Stamm having Dreybret arrested for assault and battery yesterday.
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William Dreybret
William Stamm
Allegheny
Stamm
Dreybret
Death near Braddock Brakesman Charles Evans Frozen
Charles Evans a brakeman at the Edgar Thomson furnaces Braddock was found badly frozen yesterday morning near his Turtle Creek home and has since died.
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Charles Evans
Edgar Thomson
Braddock
Turtle Creek
Fire at Ott brick yard engine room with minimal damage
An alarm from station 38 reported a small fire in the engine room of Charles Ott's brick yard on Bluff Street last evening around 6 o'clock. No damage resulted.
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Charles Ott
Bluff Street
Obituary Notice for Philip Wieorxs
Funeral services at his late residence Montgomery avenue Allegheny City Pa Saturday February 16 at 2 30 P M. Interment private.
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Wiggins
Philip Wieorxs
Feneral
Montgomery Avenue
Allegheny City
Inter. Mont Private
We Have Nothing to Hide Says President in Final Days
In a candid interview the president defends civil service reforms, cites battles with patronage, and stresses a united cabinet. He denies rivalry or personal ambition, says he is ready to be relieved, and insists the administration achieved reform and public good without scandal.
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Devoe
Neons
United States
Smith-Green murder trial ends with expected verdict hint
Greensburg February 14 The Smith-Green murder trial closes with defendant denying killing Green. Key witness Josef Johnston testifies he saw Smith shoot Green. Oliver Lemon testifies to Smiths good character as Latta and Ogden address the jury. Judge Hunter to charge in morning. likely first degree conviction expected.
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Greensburg
Smith-Green
Jeannette
Josep Johnston
Smith
Green
Oliver Lemon
First National Bank of
Pittsburg
Lemon
HeDavorame Latta
Ogden
Hunter
Woman Brutally Beaten and Robbed in Eleventh Ward
Shortly before 1 am Martin Farrell William Marquis and Frank Gallagher from the Eleventh ward rushed to the home at Center avenue and Arthur street and attacked Mrs Farrell knocking her down and beating her. They robbed her of 57 dollars with Marquis later found to have the money and 10 dollars hidden in his shirt. The assault was witnessed by Eleventh ward officers who arrested the three men. The woman sustained serious injuries but is expected to recover.
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Martin Farrell
William Marquis
Frank Gallagher
Eleventh Ward
Center Avenue
Arthur Street
Farrelly
Gallagher
Imperial Hall
Mage Batic Physician
New York
Sith
Alteman
Smith
Seventh Avenue Hotel
Lottery amendment defeated in state vote
Nearly complete county returns show the constitutional amendment authorizing a state lottery was defeated by about 500 votes in a statewide election held on February 14 in Wircista City.
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Wircista City
Twenty-Eighth Ward Democrats Nominate ticket
The Twenty-Eighth ward Democrats placed the following ticket in the field last night. Select Council James Dolan School Directors Bernard Krug Sr and J J Freun.
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Select Council
James Dolan
Bernard Krug, Sr
J. J. Freun
Puddler John Walton Injured by Wire Ball at Mill
John Walton a puddler at Oliver Bros. Phillips south tenth street mill fell over a wire ball yesterday dislocating his leg and was taken to the Homeopathic Hospital for treatment.
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John Walton
Oliver Bros. & Phillips
South Tenth Street Mill
Homeopathic Hospital
Independent candidacy emerges after ward nominating meeting
The Republicans of the Eighth ward nominated J. S. Lambie and J. P. Hannan for Select Council last night. Hannan withdrew and pledged to run as an independent candidate.
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Wim Ban
Eighth Ward
J. 5. Lambie
J. P. Hannan
Select Council
Hannan
French Cabinet Falls as Boulanger Claims Credit
Paris reports the French ministry resigns after a defeat on constitutional revision. General Boulanger issues a manifesto declaring credit for the government’s defeat and calling for dissolution of the Chamber and convocation of a constituent assembly. The vote precipitated a political shock with mixed reactions from factions.
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Chamber of Deputies
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Lord Lytton
Baron Macken
Floquet
Count de Douville Maillefoue
General Boulanger
Seine
Senate
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Republic
The Samoan Situation Belligerents Hold Steady
Amid Samoa tensions there is no new fighting as Famasese and Mataafa hold strongholds. British consul urges neutrality, British Calliope replaces Royalist, German and American ships stay in place. Bow Street records Patrick Molloy pleads not guilty to committal charges and awaits trial.
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N. Z
Samoa
Calliope
Royalist
Herr Brandero
Lorpos
Bow Street
Patrick Molloy
Parnell Esmamiston
Local political picks and business notes from McKeesport
Local items report political nominations in McKeesport wards with Republicans in the Fourteenth ward backing John Anderson and Seventeenth ward backing J. Cox as an independent for Select Council. Charles Smith named by Twelfth ward voters for Select Council with other ward updates. Encaustic Tile Works opening strong with orders. A McKeesport pastor adds 125 members this winter. A Colorado California trip extends into months. Several individuals held for court on tobacco theft. Pennsylvan ia Company line improvements to be decided next month with estimates requested. Steamer Mayflower sold for 10500 to satisfy former owner claims. P R R Y M C A meeting held at association hall. Citizens ticket for Eleventh ward outlined. Twelfth ward voters back Alderman Nobbs. Fourth ward Republicans nominate a full slate. Third ward citizens meeting endorses Captain Johnie for Seed. Fourteenth ward Democrats propose a committee slate.
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McKeesport
Fourteenth Ward
John Anderson
Seventeenth Ward
J. Cox
Select Council
Twelfth Ward
Charles Smith
For Select Council
R.B. Mansenz
Methodist Church
McKeeeport
United States
Miller
F. F. Sateen
Lew
P. R. R. Department
Association Hall
Twenty Eighth Street
Citizens
Eleventh Ward
Aooree Schmidt
William E. Ear Parney Axcomer
Frank X. Goelz
Thirty-third Street
James Nobbs
Fourth Ward
H. Freusch
Sch
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Deke Bent T
James A. McKee
M. McClelland
Grant
Johnie
Comen Aan
Kor School
Leo Spubler
Joseph
Micha Medoriig
Costly Measure Advances Amid Rail Property Debate
The bill, after amendments, moves to third reading with proposals affecting private property damaged by railroad elevation or depredation. Absent members White Bulger Richards. Supporters claim alignment with New York law, citing Buffalo as a successful example, while critics warn of governor objections.
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Lafferty
Lemon
Marland
Weaver
White
Bulger
Richards
Mainte
Buffalo
Cong Crossing
Pennsylvania
Manual Training Plan Adopted by State Commission
Harrisburg February 14 The commission appointed by the Governor to introduce manual training into public schools adjourned after framing a bill to be introduced in the House by Mr Bean The plan emphasizes industrial training for both sexes but not professional trades It requires tools and machinery and assigns domestic economy to girls The Education Committee seeks a $500000 extra appropriation for schools.
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Atherton
State College
Luckey
Pittsburg
Scheaffer
Entztown
Representative Bean
Norristown
Adam H. Fetteroff
Girard College
Bean
House of Representatives
Governor Signs Bills and Calls for Care in Drafting
Hargisburg February 14 Speaker Boyer told the House that all bills sent to the Governor had defects and needed rectification. Governor Beaver has promptly signed several measures including increasing executive clerks with an assistant executive clerk at 1.80 per year, Tamaqua borough incorporation repeal, three year terms for constables and for assessors.
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Boyer
House
Beaver
R. F. Cromelin
Tamaqua
Harrisburg
Senate
Pennsylvania Industrial Reformatory
Huntingdon
Executive Department Election Boards
Greens
Factory Employment Bill Backed By National Figures
Strong backing from staff correspondent reports General Master Workman Powderly and Mrs. L. M. Barry will visit Harreispura next Thursday to support the factory employment bill. Expected attendants include Mrs. Wischenowet sky, Pig Iron Kelly, Mrs. Lillie E. Holman of the New Century Guild, Mrs. Foster Avery, and Mrs. Lane of the New Century Club. Senator Hines leads the bill and will give it earnest attention.
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Harreispura
Powderly
L. M. Barry
Wischenowetsky
Pig Iron Kelly
Lillie E. Holman
New Century Guild of Working Women of
Philsiis
Mrabel Foster Avery
Mrs. Lane
New Century Club
Philadelphia
Senator Hines
Four Dairy Commissioner to be Appointed and Oleomargarine Rules
Harrisburg reports a bill by Hon Alfred Marland proposing a Governor appointed State Dairy Commissioner at 2500 dollars annually. The measure also restricts oleomargarine manufacture and sale, mandates clear branding with the word oleomargarine, sets penalties for violations, and imposes a five dollar fee on each retail dealer.
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Harrisburg
Alfred Marland
Agricultural Department
Pruning Knife Cuts Through Harrisburg Budget Debates
Harrisburg February 14 The Appropriation Committee rejected bills funding Will's Eye Hospital Philadelphia 30000 and the State Board of Health 1100 for horses killed by the dictates. It trimmed the Seats Board of Charities by 500 and reduced Eastern Penitentiary funds from 1550 to 00. Funds for Fisher’s action erection of a hatch house and for protection and appropriation of fish totaled 27000.
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Harrisburg
Will's Eye Hospital
Philadelphia
State Board of Health
Bard of Charities
Eastern
State to train mine inspectors and fire bosses in schools
Senator Robbins of Westmoreland plans a bill to create a school program for training men as mine inspectors and fire bosses. The proposal may be funded as an appropriation to endow a chair of mining engineering in normal schools.
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Harrisburg
Robbins
Westmoreland
McAlisterville Epileptic Boy Story and Harrisburg Notes
Staff correspondent reports at McAlisterville that a boy with epilepsy is bedridden while other boys struggle to recover. Governor Beaver issues a proclamation on the Pennsylvania Industrial Reformatory at Huntingdon and related reform measures. Ex-Auditor General Niles to testify before the Ways and Means Committee next week.
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Higbee
McAlisterville
Seteriny
Harriseues
Beaver
Pennsylvania Industrial Reformatory
Huntingdes
Apri
A. D
Harrisburg
Niles
Ways and Means Committee
Nautical school ship Harrisburg approved in Philadelphia
February reports show the bill to establish a nautical school ship at Philadelphia passed finally. OtherHouse actions include authorizing constable elections in third class cities and provisions on drug adulteration and sale, prison society appropriations, fire insurance payouts, and newspaper sheriff sale publications.
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House
Alleheny County Prison Society
Gettysburg Memorial Association
Flad
Itlebioond
Philadelphia
Western Pennsylvania charities audit team to visit Pittsburg
A sub committee of the Appropriations Committee led by Thomp son Fow Billingsley and Baldwin will visit Pittsburgh on Wednesday to examine all charitable institutions in Western Pennsylvania.
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Harbeisburg
Messrs. Thompson
Fow, Billingsley and Baldwin
Appropriations Committee
Western Pennsylvania
Pittsburg
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