Great horse sales and trotting stock features at Lexington
The dispatch reports brisk trotting stock sales in Lexington from February 16. Notable figures include J. I. Case, Judson H. Clark, Wellington the stallion, and Wellington’s price unknown but high. Sam Bryant purchases trotting colts at Brasfield sale. Clark defers Alcazar purchase and spaces his plans with Wellington.
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Lexmroetox
J. I. Case
Jackson
Racine
Wis
E. A. Collins
Milan
Tenn
G. B. Goodell
Cheyenne
Wyo. T
M. L. Hare
Indianapolis
Ind
C. W. Williams
Indenendepee
Look
Henry Simons
Steve Maxwell
Louisville
F. C. Fowler
Modus
Conn
Judson H. Clark
Elmira
N. Y
8. C. Schwartz
Canton
M. E. Henson
Albion
G. W. Jack Wellington
T. B. McMillan
Lorilla
Ian
C. B. Hunt
S. Drake
Memphis
Teon
A. J. McCrea
Cleveland
A. M. Hamilton
Wheeling
W.va
Charles Friel
Pittsburg
John Dupes
Chicago
John D. Coughton
Omaha
Neb
F. W. Presgrake
Philadelphia
Hurke
E. Boen
G. Burkhardt
Oxford
J. Cramer
Simpson
C. M. Smith
Allville
Brasfield
Sam Bryant
Clark
Tracy
Bell Boy
Mace Brothers
Wellington
Stark
Brasfeld
United States
New York
Kentucky Trotting Circuit Sees Track Improvements and Appointments
The article notes track improvements in Kentucky to boost visibility and speed, with plans for summer meetings at multiple venues including Cincinnati and Louisville. It highlights Jack Chinn as a notable runner and turfman set to be offered as starter for Kentucky Trottings, backed by Colonel Chinn’s experience and potential satisfaction in leading the trots program.
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Davis
Kentucky
Ghent
Chia Sapiens
Jack Chinn
Cincinnati
Ruadville
Gibt
Boeentucky
Preaon
Chinn
The Star Pitchers
Umpire George W. Barnum notes John Clarkson and Tim Keefe among top lec pitchers. He details Clarkson fast rise ball drop ball and slow ball, praising its movement and difficulty to hit while arguing Keefe has the best slow ball in the profession.
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Barnum
John Clarkson
Tim Keefer
the Dispatch
Louisville
George W. Barnum
Legal Wreck” Company
New York
Columbus
Clarkson
Tim Keefe
Tolke comments on Brotherhood and League balance
Walter Spalding Tolke arrived from New York and spoke of the Brotherhood and League with calm. He noted sentiment divides among Play and National Leagues in New York Boston and Philadelphia and said early praise can overestimate clubs before playing conditions settle.
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Walter Spalding
New York
Brooklyn
Boston
Chicago Times
Muldoon Explains Dallas Fight Aftermath in New Orleans
In New Orleans on February 14 Muldoon Ellrain and party arrive from Texas amid the aftershock of a Dallas killing. Muldoon says no legal action is likely and accepts responsibility for the accident while Kilrain and Cleary opposed the fight. James died in a fit and the group plans to address the Southern Athletic sub Monday with three others joining.
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New Orleans
Mauldoon
Ellrain
Texas
James
Berenah
Dallas
Muldoon
Kilrain
Cleary
Efrain
Mannee
Southern Athletic
Charley Johnson
Andy Bowen
Captain Brown’s Stable At Westchester And Kentucky Farms
Pittsburg iron and coal magnate Captain Brown plans a strong season with Senorita as the top horse, followed by Buddhist Re porter and Cortex among three and four year olds. Four year olds and two year olds train at Westchester while others stay at the Kentucky farm and will ship early next month. George Covington carries weight around 100 pounds with Alex Covington noted as a top jockey. Westchester lot is in excellent condition.
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Prince Wilkes
Crit
Davia
Kentucky
Sheentees
Cleveland
Buffalo
Bond
Prince Wilkes 2
Po Thompson
Maui
Messenger
Brown
Pittsburg
Senorita
Buddhist
Reporter
Cortex
Westchester
George
Alex. Covington
George Covington
New York Press
Canton Birds Dominate City Contest In Slaughter House Pit
In Massillon Canton birds held five fights against city birds in an abandoned slaughter house near the city limits. Canton won four of the bouts with three birds killed. The main match paid 100 dollars with other bouts at 5 dollars each and about 600 dollars in side bets changing hands.
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Massilor
Canton
Company to operate passenger boats at ball games
Captain Lew Clarke heads a new company to run passenger boats between the Sixth Street Bridge and Exposition Park during ball games. A conference with local Brotherhood officials yielded no definite action. A further meeting is planned midweek to finalize arrangements. Tests have shown a boat completes the trip in nine minutes.
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Lew Clarke
Eixth Street Bridge
Exposition Park
Birmingham fighter issues challenge for world lightweight title
Lowpox February M Jemmy Carney of Birmingham calls out the McAuliffe Carroll prize fight winner to a bout for between £50 and £1000 a side and the Police Gazette belt and lightweight world championship, with up to £100 for odds. Bin offers to fight any featherweight at £90 a side.
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Lowpox
Jemmy Carney
Birmingham
McAuliffe
Daniels to Form Likely as Stars Visit Planned
Manager Hecker received Daniels letter claiming excellent form and daily practice. Another letter requests terms, suggesting the Stars may visit again.
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Hecker
Daniels
Stars
Sporting Notes and Local Boxing Rumors
Pugilist Jacek Fogantry among Philadelphia political hustlers. Mentions of John acquitted plans to box new Pittsburgh club, with racing and three mile trials likely to draw top fighters. References include Margaret B married last week, Priddy McClelland foot race winner, and potential matches involving Nuso Walgo and Nod Williams in a crowded local scene.
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Jacek FoGanrty
Pfs
Son Saide
Cris
Nuso
Tom Dary
Sos Eiliees Dite Tientarn
Balcony Collapse in Bromley Independent Church Traps Twenty
During a London service at Bromley Independent Church a gallery balcony collapsed onto worshippers. About 20 people were buried beneath the debris with five seriously injured including a young woman who was unconscious upon extrication. Medical aid rendered on site.
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London
Bercar
Bromley Independent Church
Thousand Island bridge plan discussed for Canada US border
Ottawa reports that a Canadian proposal for a Thousand Islands bridge aims to connect Rockport Gananoque and Alexandria Bay Clayton with a swingspan high enough to clear water. Project backers expect US approval and toll terms set by governments. It would link rail and road routes to area resorts.
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Ottawa
Canada
United States
Commonwealths
Thousand Island
United States Congress
Rockport
Gananogue
Alexandria Bay
Clayton
RB. C. Carter
Wellesley Island
Thousand Islands
Pittsburg Guests Attend Jewish Nuptials in New York
A fashionable Hebrew society wedding took place in New York as Jacob Cohen and Essie Cohen were married. Attending were Pittsburg residents Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Jackson, J. Goldsmith of Washington, and Jacob Isaacs of Richmond.
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Pittsburg
New York
Jacob Cohen
Essie Cohen
Alexander Jackson
J. Goldsmith
Washington
Jacob Isaacs
Richmond
Stayton Politician Defends War Era Service and Debates Claim
In a pointed reply, B. Bravtow contests rumors about youth, explains Civil War service, and rebuts accusations of backing a ring and extravagant council actions. He asserts voting history, absence during charter votes, and support from Democrats, challenging opponents to public debate and demanding proof of alleged corruption.
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John Wilhelm, Jr
Hunter
Alegheny
Allegheny
Wilhelm
Rene Yee
Elegate
Aes
Traffir
L B. Bravtow
Day of murders rocks New York in violent spree
A chaotic Sunday in New York ends with Isaac Jacob killing Herman Rogosinsky at 47 Ridge Street then wounding Rogosinsky's wife Johanosa before fatally shooting himself. The pair, both about 45, are linked by a diamond dispute and a contentious romance with Rogozinsky's niece. Police recover a hostile letter on Jacob.
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New York
Isaac Jacob
Brooklyn
Herman Rogosinsky
Ridge Street
Johanosa
Otto
Jacob
Broome Street
Stabbed Twice in Neck Mortal Fight in Tenement
New York report recounts a deadly confrontation at 175 Third Avenue where Morris Miller and James Miller fought over alleged informant ties. William H Lawrence concealed in a closet with a blood stained knife. James Miller died after the stabbing as police found Morris Miller claiming self defense.
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New York
James Miller
Morris Miller
William H. Lawrence
Third Avenue
Stephenson
Lawrence
Ant Jones Miller
Double murder at Georgesville saloon shock reacts to shooting
In Georgesville Ohio a fight over a card game at Thomas Ryan’s saloon ends with a revolver blast. Napoleon Severn, 19, is killed by a shot between the eyes and Joshua Stevens is wounded fatally near the collar. Ryan fled the area.
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Georgesville
Columbus
Thomas Ryan
Ryan
Napoleon Severn
Severns
Spring Bill
Joshua Stevens
Ionenga
New Oxoneans
Napoleon Sever
Joshua Stephens
Eyan
Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Negotiating Erie Dock
It is stated that the Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railway Company is negotiating for dock facilities at Erie. The property they are about to take is a quarter of a million dollars’ worth of dockage belonging to the Reed estate.
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Steclal
Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railway Company
Erie
Reed Estate
Death Bird Of New Guinea Strikes With Fatal Bite
Rev. B. M. Masterson recalls a native New Guinea bird named Apir N'Doob meaning bird of death. The bite is said to cause madness and death with violent pains, blindness, convulsions, and a final rigid state. The bird is pigeon sized with a long tail and blood red tip, found on reed shores of low lakes. eggs vivid crimson with blue and gold. the male is silent, the hen croaks plaintively. Masterson trapped one but it starved in captivity and could not be preserved.
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MosiIaz
BE. M. Masterson
New Guineas
Masterson
Mr. Masterson
New Guinea
Frightful Financier Davis Resigns as City Treasurer
Rochester N Y February 16 City Treasurer John A Davis resigns amid a cash shortage exceeding 100000 with about 40000 marked as taxes paid but not yet collected Friends rally to raise funds and a Common Council meeting is held to accept the resignation The accountant notes loose business practices in the office and doubts about collecting many debts if handed to a successor. some amounts are believed good.
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RochEster
N. Y
John A. Davis
Davis
Finance
Sheriff Passes Test of Duty in Father’s Murder
Sheriff Hood of Cheater county faced a grave choice after his father John Hood was shot. Despite grief and arsonous pressure, he upheld the law, arresting Green Brown and sending him by train to Columbia with deputies aboard, avoiding lynching and preserving due process.
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Hood
Cheater County
John Hood
Green Brown
Forumbia
Cardinal Manning Praises Emperor William's Labor Policy
Cardinal Manning writes to the Deutsche Revue praising Emperor William as wise and farsighted. He cites wage earners' hardships as a grave European danger and argues the Emperor's rescript sustains the domestic life and political order.
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Cardinal Manning
Deutsche Revue
William
Sexton Beats Norwn In Early Morning Fight Near Hantrorp
Tommy Sexton of Hantrorp knocks out Jimmy Norwn of Waterbury in the third round of a prize bout near the city. Sexton fought at 119 and 116 pounds with three ounce gloves. Afterward Sexton’s ally knocked Morton’s second McDonald down, signaling a potential rematch.
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Hantrorp
Conn
Tommy Sexton
Jimmy Norwn
Waterbury
Here
Sexton
McDonald
Morton
Peaap Oe Sexton
Emperor condemns ill usage of soldiers in special order
February 16. The Emperor issues a special order condemning improper conduct by officers against soldiers. It directs generals to report authentic cases of mistreatment by cook Mikaveahenne.
Ohio redistricting and Foraker fallout shape 1890 politics
Ohio politics face redistricting battles as Democrats push to overturn a Republican gerrymander. Al Carlisle explains Wickham Hoar bills are a bluff, while former Gov Foraker’s probe weakens his leadership. Reallocations threaten McKinley Grosvenor Butterworth and a shift toward home rule in Cincinnati and other cities.
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al Carliale
Ohio
Wickham
House
Senate
McKinley
Thompson
Grosvenor
Butterworth
Stark County
Stark
Holmes
Wayne
Summit
West Township
Columbiana County
Foraker
Charles Kurtz
Campbell
Republican Party
Cincinnati
Democratic Party
General Assembly
People of
Atlanta
Board of Trade
Freight Trains Collide Near Melville Tennessee
Cincinnati Southern freight trains Nos. 11 and 15 wreck near Melville Tenn 17 miles from Chattanooga at 7 30 P M Saturday. Engineer H Crow of train 15 and brake man William Gray of train 11 were injured.
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Chattanooga
Tens
Cincinnati Southern
Melville
Tenn
H. Crow
William Gray
Tri State Briefies on Roads and Local Politics
The Lima to Columbus road grading contract will be awarded within 30 days. Evangelist YaTMan reports strong success in Youngstown under the Y M C A banner. Bellefonte Republicans nominate H C Valentine for mayor while Democrats back Captain BeTure for Brockwayville. Long Saturday hours noted at Claremont as Pennariania road employs end.
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Lima
Columbus
Co. H. Yatman
Youngstown
Y. M. C. A. Bellefonte
H.C. Valentine
Joan
Week in Congress shows old fashioned suspension day planned
The House will observe its first suspension day under the new rules with the Worlds Fair Committee likely to press its program and site voting. The pension appropriation bill may be sent back to the House Tuesday for action while Blair's education aid bill remains unfinished. Senate debate will involve Blair and others, with discussion on Southern political issues and a possible trust law bill from Mr. Sherman. Pending Idaho statehood and the Mormon test oath in the new state's constitution are noted.
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HiInotox
Congress
House
Blair
Senate
Messrs
Stanford
Evarts
Higgins
Chandler
Wilson
Iowa
Proctor
Sherman
Platt
Committee On Territories
Idaho
Supreme Court
Bomb explodes in alleyway at Elizabeth Street
Tonight an unknown assailant threw a bomb into the alleyway between 149 and 151 Elizabeth Street. The blast blew down a brick wall and part of a wooden fence and shattered a rear window. No one was found injured and police investigate the incident.
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New York
Elizabeth Street
Anti Strike Insurance Union Formed by Westphalian Mine Owners
In Kasen the Westphalian Mine Owners' Association voted to establish an anti strike insurance union with initial capital of £60,000. Members will contribute per ton produced, and receive 18 pence per ton short of average as compensation. A separate incident in Georgesville reports saloon keeper Thomas Ryan shooting Napoleon Sever and Joshua Stephens after a card game dispute. Sever died and Stephens gravely wounded.
Parnellites Press Government on Defense Expenses
The Parnellites in Loxpon on February 17 plan to compel the Government to cover costs of their defense before the commission. They base the demand on the commission report which allegedly acquitted them.
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Loxpon
Republicans Gain Momentum in Lisbon Says Correspondent
A Lisbon dispatch notes rising support for the republican cause in Portugal. It reports that symptoms indicate growing strength daily and that the monarchy could fall at almost any moment.
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Lexpos
Lisbon
Order Withdrawn in Paris About Duke of La Visit
Paris reports the government has withdrawn its order prohibiting the Duke of La from visiting the Orleans area. The reversal ends the prior restriction and clears the duke to travel in the vicinity.
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Paris
Duke of la
of Orleans
Fae
Bethlehem Iron Company raises wages for workers
The Bethlehem Iron Company increased employes wages by 15 percent. A report from New York describes Jon G. Nett, a 62 year old from Columbus Ohio, staying at the Albemarle Hotel, who slipped on Broadway last night and fractured his left leg.
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Bethlehem Iron Company
Jons G. Nett
Columbus
Albemarle Hotel
New York
Broadway
Woman and child found freezing after apparent hallucinatory flight
In Grafton West Virginia on a Friday morning Mrs William Leonard and her young daughter vanished into the woods. Authorities later recovered them near death from cold with the mother in a hallucinatory state believing someone would kill her. The child was found with limbs frostbitten to the knees.
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Graftoy
W. Va
William Leonard
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