Trouble Between Female Cyclists and Manager at County Ball League Meet
Sam English of Frank Herdic & Co. reports on ice race pools in Canada and buds bets on Grover Wilkes and St Patrick. He praises Buffalo drivers and predicts a strong season with Goldsmiths horses moving to Fashion Stud Farm, planning meets in Baltimore and Richmond, with bets and ringers noted at Buffalo races.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam English
Frank Herdic
Poolseller
Buffalo
Grover Wilkes
Rod Wilkes
Boxer
Harvey Emert
Grover
Buffalo Gas
Red Wilkes
Peany
Ernest
Ida
Jimmy Goldsmith
Washingtonville
Jimmy
Glenn
Moth
Saton
St. Patrick
Goldsmith
Quinton
Fashion Stud
Trenton
St Patrick
Ottawa
Montreal
Tims Gore
Derkoess
Pittsburg
God
Herdic
Lexington
cortecInes
Nemeruns
Caldivroes
Balnmore ii
Richmond
Four New Clubs Chosen For Allegheny County League
The Allegheny County Baseball League selected four new clubs to complete an eight team league next season. Emeworth and McKeesport were among those chosen amid a lively meeting with Emsworth and Sewickleys earning spots for their clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny County Baseball League
Penton
J. 8. Jones
Hemestead
McCarthy
Braddock
Emeworth
W. BR. Seidle
J. W. Clark
Bone Stars
W.C. Tibby
L. J. Cilibert
McKersnort
F. W. Carson
F. Tarréyson
Riverside Greys
Ed Keenan
J. M. Reid
Homestead
East Athletics
Duquesne
Emsworth Es
Sso
Ware
Sevickleys
Ushees
Phen
Scrausvnty
Ani Eo
Grogs
McKeespo
Nimickon
Pittsburg
Sewickleys
Oeed
J Clark
J. B. Jones
W. J. Barr
Ani
SN. P. Scootey
Sito
Controversy Over Prize Money in Mepele Race
New York details reveal a disputed hippodrome Mepele race with $10,000 plus receipts claimed misused. Lottie Staniy, winner, contests Troy withholding wages citing a $25 weekly contract when riding and $10 when not. Allegations include promised extra pay for victory and threats over equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Stapley
Het
Sengane] Ane
Troy
Stanley
H Orutace
Mite O' Brien
Brooklyn
Six Hour Pedestrian Race at McKee’s Rocks Night Event
A six hour pedestrian contest at McKee’s Rocks drew a strong field on a dark night. The article lists early leaders including Soup Four, Binnes Pape, van McCaffery, and Milligan with a winning pace noted at 46 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKee's
Soup
Binnes
van McCaffery
Milligan
J. N
Wales Wills There
W. Alcock plans to welcome American baseball players in London with a representing committee of notable nobles and sports figures. A grand reception is anticipated with dinners in Whitehall rooms and potential attendance by the Prince of Wales. Telegraphed notes from Naples and Vienna discuss official welcomes and possible indoor games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Alcock
Duke of Buccleugh
Marylebone Cricket Club
England
Duke of Peanfort
Waller
Reginald Hanson
Jubilee
Duke of Westminster
W. G. Grace
Duke of Portland
Earl Coventry
Earl of Darnley
Earl of Latham
Chamberlain
Earl Manners
Viscount Holmes Dale
Selpher
Charles Beresford
Lyttleton
Lyttletons
Lord Walsingham
Earl of Hessboro
William Hart Dyke
Manhattan Cricket Club
Viscount Crosshaw
Lond Hawke
Yorkshire Cricket Club
Lord Kennaird
London Football Association
Viscount Waterford
Justice Chitty
Oxford Boat Club
Oxford
Whitehall
Prince of Wales
Naples
Camphausen
Diplomatie Corps
Bert Society
Campo Demarte
Sons of
Italy
Old Sol
Lynch
Nice
Vienna
Pompeii
Carroll
Fogarty
Vesuvius
Crater
Perkins Story Highlights A Renowned Sporting Figure
Local sports circles discussed the death of Charley Perkins, a famed traveler known coast to coast. A friend recalls Perkins could not read or write but could read numbers, count money, and used envelopes with ciphered payments to signal his health status and fortunes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlies Perkins
Dispatch
Perk
Maine
California
Charley
Rochester
Saminers
Express Office
Pittsburg Hall Player Converts 48 Youths at Evangelist Talk
Pittsburg club center fielder Billy Sunday spoke at Farwell Hall delivering a plain spoken sermon from Is the young man afet His sermon led 48 youths to raise their hands in conversion. An after meeting Sunday prayed with converts and quipped about Anson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Sunday
Pittsburg
Farwell Hall
National Wheelmen Elect Officers at Annual Meeting
The National League of American Wheelmen met at the Grand Union Hotel in New York on February 1. Officers elected include President Charles H. Lunscomb of New York and Vice Presidents James R. Dann Sanford Lawton T Bassett. Delegates present and unrepresented noted. membership rose from 11,518 to 11,? with a treasury balance of $588.05.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Grand Union Hotel
Charles H. Lunscomb
James R. Dann
Ohio
Sanford Lawton
Yy Og Seore
T. Bassett
Boston
Treasure Ee Ow
Maine
Luscomb
George A. Jessup
Pennsylvania
Woodward's Horse Sale at Lextverox Ky Draws Good Attendance
The Woodard sale opened with sixty four head under adverse weather. Best prices included Forest Wilkes stallion at 6000 dollars and various pedigreed horses across multiple bidders from Pennsylvania, Nebraska, and Canada. Sporting notes mention Athletic club Philadelphia report date, Giants shortstop talk, and racing fixtures ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lextverox
W. T. Woodard
Meen
Forest Wilkes
Bourbon En
T. C. Wilcox
Talat Mills
Les Brown
Th. Laclede
D. W. Green
Suffolk
N. Ader
Soe Washideen
J. H. Bo
Mweshingnon
Dass
Siler
Sultan
Habeelou L. Gilmour
Friend
Nick Wenemore
Aie Patchen
T. Love
Montreal
Can
Sentinel
E. Miller
Weilieeon
Athletic Club
Philedelphia
Kiso
New York Sun
Sam Wise
Giants
Tror
New York
Pittaurg
Jozs Spiax
Tux Lkasvern
Blankets on Sale as Bradley Ads Scarlets and Plaids
Local textile ad notes B and B White scarlet and black red plaid blankets priced at 1,500 pairs. Sale anticipated with further discounting and stock reclaimed under new display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradley
Bayard and Bismarck seek Samoa settlement plan
The article analyzes Secretary Bayard's stance on Samoa independence and a proposed three powers framework with Germany and England. It notes Berlin's tentative concession, Bayard's insistence on native autonomy, and the Washin gton conference outcome. It also reports Sackville letters and U S Congress transmission on the dispatch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
the Sun
Washington
Germany
United States
Samoa
Bayard
Berlin
Mr. Bayard
England
Prince Bismarck
Samoan Islands
Europe
Bismarck
Settlement Efforts In Cincinnati Rail Case Continue
Frank R. Lawrence counsel for the Cincinnati Hamilton and Dayton Railroad said negotiations were underway to settle the suit against Ives and Staynor, but no agreement had been reached. Ives and Staynor remain in jail as the talks proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TITE
New York
Frank R. Lawrence
Cincinnati, Hamilton and Dayton Railroad
Ives and Staynor
Lawrence
Pblic
Ives
Staynor
Mrs Shaw to Headline Lafayette Concert for Pittsburg Press Club
Mrs Shaw the delightful whistler will perform Saturday afternoon and evening at Lafayette hall under the Pittsburg Press Club. Other musicians join her but it is certain a large audience will come to hear Mrs Shaw.
Suspect Samuel Rowe Arrested In Connection With St Clair Murders
Samuel Rowe, reportedly one of the gunmen in the St Clair murder and burglary case at Wilkinsburg, was arrested by Special Officer Michael Harrison at Kessler's saloon after being identified by John Graham. Rowe, who claimed to be from Beaver, denied Wilkinsburg presence but confessed after recognition. He had registered in Johnson's lodging house from Chicago and claimed plans to travel to Washington. Police expect to transport him to Wilkinsburg for further questioning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bayard
Coleman
Berlin
Count Bercham
Foreign Office
Prince Bismarck
Mr. Bayard
Samoa
Bates
Washington
Samuel Rowe
St. Clair
Michael Harrison
Union Depot
L. K. St. Clair
Wilkinsburg
John Graham
St. Clair's Place
Graham
Kessler
Smithfield Street
Harrison
Ones
Rowe
McKeesport
Central Station
Beaver
Johnson's Lodging House
Fifth Avenue
Chicago
Seynes
F. C. Y. Railroad May Reach the Lake Connection Spurred by Carnegie
Secretary Hill of the Pittsburg Chartiera and Youghingheny Railroad denied knowledge of a right of way granted to his road and any plan to extend to Braddock to serve the Edgar Thomson Steel Works. Yet engineers surveyed routes behind Mt. Washington and rumors place Carnegie behind a lake outlet via a link to the old Cleveland Youngstown and Pittsburg line, with about 60 miles of new track needed from Phalanx to the lakes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secretary Hill
Pittsburg
Andrew Carnegie
Edgar Thomson
Chartiera
Youghiogheny
Cleveland, Youngstown and
Carnegie
Steubenville
Phalanx
Nypane
Corps of Engineers
Mansfield
Bold robberies shock Charley Eun resident Jakey Adamo
In CLEVELAND the Italian Jakey Adamo was viciously attacked by a tall man in a white hat posing as a detective. The assailant beat him with an ax, tied his hands, and fled with 25 dollars. A Cleveland drummer staying at Mrs Richey’s on Elm street reports losing 180 dollars after allegedly inhaling a chloroform odor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gram
Orn Crry
Jacob Adamo
Charley Eun
Jakey
Adamo
Cleveland
Richey
Elm Street
Jealous of Mrs Cleveland Rumors Swirl in Southampton Choir
Southampton residents speculate on why Rev. William Neal Cleveland was rejected as pastor of the Presbyterian Church amid rumors tied to politics and his wife, a noted soprano. The vote count reportedly favored his removal 80 to 35 as jealous choir members influenced the decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southampton
Dominie
New York
S. 1
William Neal Cleveland
Cleveland
Presbyterian Church
Hugh
Dominic Cleveland
Dominic
Dominic Cleveand
Chai
Butterworth plans invite to Canadian parliament guests
Congressman Butterworth of Ohio will introduce a resolution to invite members of the Parliament of Canada and the Premiers and Cabinets of Canadian provinces to visit the United States about May 1. It requests a $150000 appropriation to cover their visit and the appointment of a grand committee of 75 House members and a suitable number of Senators to receive them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Butterworth
Ohio
Dominion of Canada
Dominion
United States
House of Representatives
Way Companies
Meline Quits Cabinet Bid as France Stalls on Coalition
Paris notes M Meline abandons the effort to form a cabinet on Republican group lines. President Carnot may turn to M Bouvier, while the Chamber votes 202 to 262 to adjourn and the Senate approves a bill to try press offenses by police tribunals. King Otto is described as unquestionably insane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison
M. Meline
M. Bouvier
Ireland
Otto
Pants
Carnot
Chamber of Deputies
M. de Latte
Senate
O Brien Arraigned Amid Crowds in Tralee Court
Mr O'Brien was arraigned in Tralee on the last summons for crimes act offenses as extra police and military secured order. A government proclamation bans crowds. Healy, counsel for O'Brien, accused Colone Turner as a sneak and was expelled after refusing to retract. The magistrates adjourned the court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunars
O'Brien
Tralee
Healy
Archbishop Walsh demands equal status for Irish Catholic colleges
Archbishop Walsh addressed Catholic school pupils, urging liberal government treatment and equality of Irish college status. He warned that such legislation would not come without open and vigorous resistance to the law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dreirms
Walsh
Bismarck Praised For Samoan Policy In White Book
The Cologne Gazette praises the German government for its Samoa handling. It calls the White Book by the Government evidence of Prince Bismarck’s wisdom and moderation and supports German aims of peace in Samoa amid American actions.
Empress Chooses Spiritual Adviser Pastor Dryander
BERury February 13 reports the appointment of Pastor Dryander of the Church of the Holy Trinity as spiritual adviser to the Empress. A circulating rumor suggests Dr Stoecker may resign as court chaplain. Dryander is not part of the High Church faction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berury
Pastor Dryander
Church of the Holy Trinity
Stoecker
Dryander
High Church
Bavarian King Otto Declared Insane
A Munich dispatch reports King Otto of Bavaria is now deemed hopelessly insane after recent signs of mental decline, despite prior improvement that had sparked hopes of recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lownowr
Munich
Otto
Bavaria
Four more arrested in Gweedore murder case
Four additional suspects are detained in the Martin murder inquiry at Gweedore, raising to at least a hundred the people identified in connection with the disturbance that led to the police inspector’s death. John Lightboat files assault charges against Peter Sheehan for a head injury at Carnegie’s Thirty third street mill. Sheehan faces a hearing. The Ancient Order of Hibernians to host a Grand Central Rink reception with speakers Dr J A Logan William A Goulden William Walls and others expected to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deusir
Martin
Gweedore
John Lightboat
Alderman Porter
Peter Sheehan
Carnegie
Thirtythird Street
Lightboat
Sheehan
Order of Hibernians
Grand Central Rink
J. A. Logan
William A. Goulden
Wiliam Walls
New York
Boston
McMichael Denounces Faulty Circular in Ward Election
A sworn statement by Thomas McMichael denies a circular allegedly signed by Lodge No. 284 of American Mechanics warning Catholics against voting for Williams. McMichael claims the flyer is a base fabrication aimed at influencing the Sixth ward council race. The affidavit dated February 18, 1859, was sworn before Alderman Joan Nonan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McMichael
Thomas McMichael
Williams
Dr. O. U. AS
Joan Nonan
Memorial Shoe Sale Discounts At Station Stores
Shoes priced to sell with a cash discount of at least ten percent. Surplus stock including bed linens napkins marked down. At Jos Horne Co Penn Avenue and 1102 Carson St shoppers urged to visit for bargains and free consultations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eemorial
Jos. Horne & Co
Penn Avenue
Carson St
A Soldier's Mecca Prohibition Debate Across Counties
In Cumberland Valley coverage the referendum on local option shows mixed support. County leaders from both parties anticipate varying margins with Adams predicting Cumberland County narrow approval and Miller suggesting possible defeat. The June vote hinges on farmer influence, temperance mobilization, and regional sentiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams
Franklin County
Chambersburg
Washgton
Fulton County
George W. Skinner
McConnellsburg
Cumberland County
Carlisle
Shippensburg
Mechanicsburg
C. P. Adams
Republican County Committee
Cumberland Sarr
Jone
Wm. E. Miller
Democratic County Committee
Stoftel
Canada Moves to Dictate Its Own Treaties in Commons
In Ottawa, February 18, debate on a Cartwright resolution to let Canada negotiate its own treaties dominated the House. Prof Goldwin Smith urged unrestricted reciprocity while Finance Minister Foster argued Canada already has latitude, and the resolution was defeated 66 to 34.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Goldwin Smithghr
House of Commons
Richard Cartwright
Canada
Cartright
Washington
Jorge B. Foster
United States
Yeas
Moorheads Start Up After Settlement of Dispute
Moorhead Bros Co at Sharpsburg reaches agreement with Philadelphia Natural Gas to resume work at farmer’s mills. All operations run except puddling furnaces and muck rolls halted earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moorhead Bros. & Co
Sharpsburg
Philadelphia Natural Gas Company
Farmer's Mills
Gas Shutdown Hits Allegheny Bessemer Works
The Allegheny Bessemer Works at McKeesport shut down yesterday due to a gas shortage after a morning leak caused by high river water. Repairs are planned for today to restore service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny Bessemer Works
McKeesport
Miss Ida M. Irwin Dies After Lingering Illness
Miss Ida M. Irwin sister of Dr. Irwin died Saturday after a prolonged illness. She was remembered for her wide circle of friends and community ties in the hometown obituary note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida M. Irwin
Dr. Irwin
Miss Irwin
The Peoples Store Great Removal Sale
The store advertises half price dress trimmings including braids tinsel jets marabots fringes cords tassels gimps buttons and laces. It highlights ladies muslin underwear skirts baby wear robes slips shawls and wraps at bottom prices with men women and children underwear and hosiery also massively reduced.
Ivory Soap Sample Praised by Professor Cornwall
A sample of Ivory Soap from Procter & Gamble is commended as an excellent laundry soap with strong cleansing power. The reviewer notes no greasy residue and well combined alkali that protects delicate fabrics, signed H. B. Cornwall professor of chemistry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Procter & Gamble
H. B. Cornwall
Word Warning About Ivory Soap Counterfeits
A warning notes many white soaps imitate Ivory but lack its unique qualities. Readers are urged to demand Ivory Soap and insist on receiving it. Copyright 1886 by Procter & Gamble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Procter & Gamble
Local items snapshot two cities incidents and events
Sneak thieves entered John Watt's Clark street home last night and stole an overcoat. A break at Home stead Steel Works suspends work for days. Tux Odd Fellows Masque Ball on the South Side drew about 100 couples. A man was struck and killed on the Pittsburg McKeesport and Youghigheny line at Bessemer. The Homestead Borough votes today on increasing indebtedness by 50000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Watt
Clark Street
Company A
Fourteenth Regiment
Imperial Hall
Allegheny Tariff Club
Ohio
Homestead Steel Works
Tux Odd Fellows’ Liedertofel
Southside
Titteres
Braddock Pembckey
Pittsburg
McKeesport
Youghingheny
Bessemer
McDowell
Homestead
Cameran
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Pacer
National Wheelmen
Anson
Itmam
Lottie Staniy
McBee’s Rocks
Dekes
Lords
Earls
Prince of
Wales
Perkins
the National Wheelmen
Woodward's Horse Sale
Oft
Boccs & Brau
Big Bluff
Congress
Sackville
Lord Sackville
Lord Salisbury
the Charming Whistler
Ben Butterworth
Uncle Gam
France
Mecca
George D. Thorn
Republicanounty Committee
Benson
Cumberland Valley
the People’s Store
Ounr
Wood Street
Joan C. Green
School of Science
CoLtece
New Orsey
Princeton, N. J
Western Penn
Sylvania
West Virginia
Prrrasura
Tho
Washington Lance No. 2
Turner Hall
Bar 17
Alleheny
Sf Sedgwick Street
Jomx Dickson
Taylor
Bloomfield
Col
WillirRep
Barney
James Swift
Franklin Street
Alderman Bell
William Wilson
CaPrTars
A. J. LoGax
The
Americas Republican Club
Governor Beaver
Mercantons
Brownsville
Warren
St. Louis
McAuliffe
Myer
Dick Roche
North Judson
Caicaco
Chicago, Burlington and Quincy
Iowa
Tutt's
Butler
Workman Ross
D. A
Guckenheimer
Finch
Islay
Wise
North Mail
Cork
Prine
Merhard
Mercer
JOS. Fleming & Son
Market Street
Deutscher Lloyd
London
Tcl
Havre
Ss.Labn
Ss. Elbe
Ss. Bros
Ss. Aller
Ss. Trave
LeSanle
MAX Schamberg& CO
CHS ,Co
Bowling Green
American Line
Liverpool
Great Ae
Geden
Denmark
Ee Agen
J. J
Fourth Avenue
Smithfield
Louis Moeser
Smithfeld
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