Price the bookmaker talks on tracks and bookmaking
Price explains bookmaker alliances and track associations in detail. He says clubs do not bar individual licensed bookmakers from tracks and cites losses of the alliance in Baltimore and Washington. He predicts limited winter books and more running meetings across Pennsylvania with Price planning to return to Cleveland after a few days.
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Barrie. Price
Cleveland
Harry Price
Jockey Clubs
Alliance
Price
Lovelia Co. © & Co
Phil
Pennsylvan
Kelly Favors Ward in Beaneaters Talk
Mike Kelly writes to Treasurer Billings recommending the purchase of Johnny Ward for the Beaneaters. The letter, dated February 20 in New York, argues Ward would be a valuable addition and hints at cross Atlantic negotiations and other baseball deal chatter involving Walter Hewitt and Spalding.
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Mike
Mr. Billings
Johnny
Mike Kelly
Johnny Ward
Beaneaters
New York
Deak
Boston
Gina
Lester Mr. Bunt
Sporting Life
Denver Burgers Boom Attract Wealthy Investor Interest
An affluent man from Denver area reportedly seeks local partners to open extensive new burger rooms this spring. He has substantial funds and aims to finance improvements to launch multiple outlets if he can recruit one or two partners in the Denver region and secure a suitable partnership.
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Teanver
Glocker
Pitts Burgers
Denver
Chicago Ball Players Slow to Regain Form Says Manager
Manager Philippe Thicks Thor Gay Living Mey Injere Spalding's Teams believes Chicago players will take long to regain condition after returning home. Horace argues the months of gay banqueting life will hinder good work for a long period. He also mentions John M. Ward's involvement.
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Piiltipe
Thor Gay
Mey
Spalding
Phallige
Chicago
Horace
Phillipe
John M. Ward
Notable praise for Allen by Wheeling coach amid team morale
The Wheeling coach Mr Smith described Allen as one of the finest young players he has seen while urging the campers to maintain sportsmanlike conduct and improve tones. His remarks came during a Saturday gathering where encouragement and speech on abilities were emphasized.
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Encourt
Mr. Smith
Wheeling
M Phillips
Allen
Smith
Boston Club Doubts Ward Transfer and Season Plans
Boston officials question whether John Montgomery Ward will join the team. Conant doubts Day will permit Ward to play in Boston, fearing an unprofitable venture despite desire for a great player. Morrill’s fate remains uncertain as plans hinge on future decisions.
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Ward
Dispatch Boston
Boston Triumpers
Conant
Columbus Avenue
Boston Club
Mr. Conant
Mr. Billings
John Montgomery Ward
Ben
John B Day
Day
Hatfeld
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Zanoes
Waghrege
Wash
Morrill
High-Priced Trotter Bell Hor Arrives for Season
Versailles reports J. H. Clark has placed stallion Bell Hor valued at 51 dollars with Macey Bros for tour season at about 500 dollars per for horsemen. Bell Hor arrived this afternoon in Versailles. The Maceys handle several trotters for Mr. Clark.
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J. H. Clark
Bell Hor
Macey Bros
Versailles
Maceys
Clark
Will Take No Chances, Says Jacob Schaefer
Jacob Schaefer, the Dilliardist, stated he will not cover the forfeit posted by George Slosson in the Times office. He will not compromise his chances by playing a short game.
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CrrcaGco
Jacob Schaefer
George Slosson
The
of the Times
New York
Schaefer
Paulsen Wins Ten Mile Skating Championship
The ten mile skating title race in St Pauw Mixn was won by Axel Paulsen of Norway, defeating Fritz Luhr. The event was reported from Rome and Florence where baseball moves and player movements were also discussed, noting signings and tour plans involving Cleveland and Brooklyn figures.
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Mixn
Axel Paulsen
Fritz Luhr
Norway
Paulsen
Clearing House Exchange Table for Week Ending Feb 23 1889
Boston February 24. The Post compiles a table of exchanges at the principal U S clearing houses for the week ending February 23 1889. It shows percent changes versus the prior week and compares with the same week in 1888. The report lists increases and decreases across major cities.
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Boston
the Post
United States
New M. E. Church on South Main Nearing Occupancy
The West End church on South Main Street nears occupancy with the lecture room in use and the main auditorium nearing completion. Dedication planned for Sunday March 24 with special daytime services and a selected musical program led by Rev. H Beacom.
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M. E
South Main Street
H. Beacomes
Breck Geeds Department Offers Wide Black Cloth
Fragmentary notice lists department store offerings in black fabric at 600 and 65c per meter with prices unclear. Mentions Saks and house of Hackesg in garbled form. Readable items suggest promotional textile sale with unit prices per meter. Entities: Breck Geeds Department, Saks, Huous & Hackesg.
Patriotic Parnell the Greatest Living Irishman and Praise for Walsh
The article lauds Charles Stewart Parnell for devotion to Ireland and dignified bearing under calumny. It praises Walsh and Egan for courage, notes Bismarck’s respect for the United States, and cites Parisian socialist turbulence. It mentions the Parnell Commission coverage and England’s admiration for Parnell as a steadfast leader.
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Parnell
Ireland
England
Bismarck
United States
Daily News
Gladstone
Mr. Parnell
Walsh
Egan
German Samoa policy debate echoed in European papers
Berlin reports reprint Weser Zeitung analysis on the Samoan question. It argues Germany would not risk rupture with the United States over a relic and notes the White Book shows German officials acted against international law. The Cologne Gazette calls for punishment of American Klein.
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Berlin Post
Weser Zeitung
America
Germany
France
Tamasese
Mataafa
Klein
Upolu
Samoan
Samoa
Bismarck Praises German American Ties Amid Samoa Issue
Berlin reports from Loroox state Prince Bismarck host at the Prussian Diet dinner. He says it is impossible the Samoa situation can disrupt a century of friendly Germany United States relations. He cites Samoa’s geography and telegram delays, notes agents’ actions not his sole responsibility, and asserts Germany’s commercial interests will not suffer.
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Times
Berlin
Prince Bismarck
Germany
America
Samoa
Pacific
Turbulent Prance. Socialists clash with gendarmes in Paris meeting
Paris events report Socialist attempts at Place Hotel De Ville failed as gendarmes dispersed small groups and arrested several. In Bordeaux Lyons Roubaix and Marseilles orderly meetings occurred. Nantes saw agitators shout Vive la Revolution Sociale and arrests followed. Workingmen delegates urged restraint to avoid massacre tonight.
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Place Hotel de Ville
Bordeaux
Lyons
Roubaix
Marseilles
Nantes
Mani
No Chance for a Fight in Sugallo Affair
The Oficial Messenger repudiates Atchinoff's claim to Russian support and absolves France of blame for the Sugallo incident where his expedition members were captured by a French cruiser. It states the clash will not harm Franco Russian relations as Atchinoff surrendered the settlement terms.
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Whieke
Ietans
Austin Flint
Ovine
New, York
Volcae
Henry A. Mots
New York
Investigation of American Consul Conducted in Tangier
A Tangier dispatch states Mr. Strobel, secretary of the American legation at Madrid, will come to inquire into charges against the American Consul regarding the Benasula incident.
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Lox Pox
Tangier
Little Foreigners and an Impenitent Murderer at Hamburg
Reports describe DANTH the murderer and robber active in Hamburg amid impenitence. Messengers in Massowahi note temporary Italian occupation of Saberguma. Brussels Radical Congress backs military education and calls for conscription abolition. Calcutta dispatch Apis Paten claims Russia may extend the railway from Charajui to Chamiab. Austria expels Davas News Agency Paris correspondent M. Filion over Crown Prince matters.
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Saberguma
Italy
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Brussels
Apis Paten
Calcutta
Charajui
Chamiab
M. Filion
Davas News Agency
Paris
Austria
A Dig at the Cabinet Ridicules Ministerial Declaration
General Boulanger ridicules the cabinet declaration calling it the last meaningless words of a dying man. He mocks the idea of career against him and says anything he does is loyal to his own position, while the ministry could ensure his success by simply folding his arms.
Father Stephens Re-arrested After Mass in Dublin
Father Stephens, after conducting mass at Faicarragh, was arrested while driving toward Gweedore. He urged Olphers tenants not to pay rents. Police accompanied by troops made the arrest. he had been recently released from a prior confinement.
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Father Stephens
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Gweedore
Olphers
Father Oe
Perpetual Exile for Countess Larish over Archduke Rudolf death
Prince Luitpold of Bavaria has condemned Countess Larish daughter of Duke Low to perpetual exile for her prominent role in the events surrounding the death of Archduke Rudolf Crown Prince of Austria.
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Luitpold
Bavaria
Countess Larish
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Archduke Rudolf
Austria
Pigotts Plight in Cross-Examination Tactics
Report from Loxpon on February 24 notes that new papers have likely gone from Dublin to London for Pigott’s cross-examination. Davis plans to deny an interview with Pigott, with two French students claiming Davis expelled Pigott.
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Dublin
London
Pigott
Davis
Robbery by Masked Bandits Delays Southern Pacific Train
Deputies report two to five robbers hid near Pixley on Friday night and entered the south bound train threatening to shoot. They were armed with shotguns and sacks for loot. Passengers hid valuables as doors were barred and chaos ensued in the Pullman cars while investigators pursue the suspects.
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Southern Pacific
Pixley
United States
Thomas Hayes
W Fargo & Co
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Lehn
Smith
German workers form Arbeiter Bund branch in Maplewood
German workers in Maplewood and surroundings organized a local Arbeiter Bund chapter at the Opera House amid a prior disruption by women protesting anarchist beliefs. Carl Starke named president with Ap pel as secretary. plans include a Sunday school, Bastille centennial celebration, and speeches referencing Haymarket.
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Arbeiter Bund
Parsons
Engel
Fischer
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Ongent Bs
Mosler
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Appel
Bastille
J . 14
Friedel
Local items from Braddock and Allegheny incidents
Local brief items report Conversions after a Methodist Church lectures in Braddock. A boy broke his arm in a fall at Carey Alley and 284, with details of injuries at Carson and South Twenty second streets. A cut on the head from a cement fall near Marion streets. A house fire at No 18 Anderson Street Allegheny with a fire alarm from Columbia engine house. Also notice a series of afternoon lectures and evening readings planned this week featuring Ida Beven of New York.
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Inaugural Week Plans and Parade Details in Washington
The article outlines the National Show with 0,000 participants including 8,000 Pennsylvania National Guard in six divisions. It covers parade routes from Capitol to Executive Mansion, the presidential carriage exchanges, the luncheon, and the inaugural ball logistics with carriage rates and dress expectations. It notes crowding, lodging shortages, and high prices, forecasting half a million visitors and tight bed space.
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Poent
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Bethel Church of God in Roaring Springs Destroyed by Fire
A church named Bethel Church of God in Roaring Springs was destroyed by fire with losses estimated around 4000 dollars. Two dwellings were also devastated in the blaze.
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Roaring Springs
Toby
Dudley Case Moves Toward Warrant Service in Washington
Acting District Attorney Judge Claypool heads to Washington to address the Dudley warrant. He refuses to confirm cancellation, implying imminent service by Claypool or a deputy marshal. The D A aims to pursue election-case prosecutions while targeting Judge Woods, amid bitter clashes over Dudley.
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Judge Claypool
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Claypool
Democratic State Committee
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Senate slow pace delays confirmations for 450 Cleveland nominees
Washington notes show six and a half working days left for the Fiftieth Congress. The Senate is expected to confirm few nominations from President Cleveland, including Commissioner Webb who seeks to succeed himself amid controversy. Critics cite nepotism and partisan dismissals influencing scarce approvals.
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How They Differed Congressmen Like Presidents With Prompt Methods
A Monongahela House observer, former congressman, compares presidents Garfield Arthur and Cleveland. Garfield spoke at length, delaying business for idle talk. Arthur was courteous yet decisive, and Cleveland reportedly avoids wasted words. The speaker hopes Harrison imitates the decisive, businesslike approach to spare worry.
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Monongahela House
National House
Harrison
Garfield
Lenin
Ares
Arthur
Cleveland
A Cold Walk Is Off
Alfred Liscomb, a 56 year old printer who planned a Washington tramp has abandoned the trip after a bet with George T. Griffith of Philadelphia. The bet included details about Liscomb not seeing Griffth in a carriage, Griffin offered 500 to call it off, Liscomb accepted. Griffith previously forfeited 1000 after losing Governor Hill’s election rather than walk to Albany.
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Alfred Liscomb
Washington
Cleveland
George T. Griffith
Liscomb
Hoffman House
Fire destroys Conneaut House at Conneaut Lake
A fire at the Conneaut House in Conneaut Lake wrecked the building and its contents at 4 am. Loss estimated at 3500 dollars with partial insurance coverage.
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Conneaut House
Conneaut Lake
Bright Writer Philip H. Welsh Dies in Brooklyn
Philip H. Welsh, a bright humorist on the New York press, died in Brooklyn from tongue cancer. He wrote for Puck Judge and the Spot.
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New York
Philip H. Welsh
New York Press
Brooklyn
Puck
Judge
Spoch
Policeman Louis Schlie Ends Life In Personal Crisis
Milwaukee report states Policeman Louis Schlie shot himself at his home this morning after a period of illness. He had been temporarly insane though able to perform duties the day prior.
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Milwaukee
Louis Schlie
Birds Driven Ashore In Storm Hit Virginia Shores
In Crancock Virginia during a storm sea birds including ducks brant and other species were driven ashore in large numbers over a few hours. Wildlife crews noted the unusual concentration along coastal areas.
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INS AND OUTS. Vienna mission may refuse office
The piece notes that a Vienna mission appointment is likely declined and that Colonel New will not take a role with the next administration. It mentions tensions between New and General Harrison East, and Huston’s invitation for East, while signaling no real break with the President-elect.
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Likelihood of an Extra Session in Congress
Washington February 24 A special telegram reports a recent slump in the belief of an extra session to resolve House organization. Despite potential tariff shifts and disputed seats in West Virginia, a broad sentiment favors an extraordinary session to end the current political agony even if it risks a Senate vote and complex chairmanship battles.
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Tennessee
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Laird
Nebraska
Red haired Philadelphia girl fines four for white horse jokes
A red headed Philadelphia woman named Hannah Hartnett challenged street harassment over the white horse joke. Four young men were fined five dollars each by a police justice after she complained on the street.
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Hannah Hartnett
Misa Hartnett
The Electric Girl in New York Society
In a Whit ney parlor a young enchantress sits with a youth as music and flowers fill the room. Mr Blaine arrives and the crowd shifts attention to him, creating Washington society’s latest topic of curiosity about the renowned Republican champion.
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Washington
Fire destroys business block in Charleston on Court House row
Fire swept a Charleston business block opposite the Court House early today, owned by Goshen and Tate and housing Joseph Ballard clothing and A C Ocutt general merchandise. Insurance covered each occupant with a combined loss over 10000 dollars.
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W. Va
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Goshen & Tate
Joseph Ballard
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Burglary Hits Narragang Jewelry Store in Aberdeen
A Aberdeen crime report states Narragang & Co. jewelry store was burglarized last night with about 000 dollars in solid and plated ware stolen. Local police investigate the break in and review security footage and nearby shops for clues.
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Dek
Narragang & Co
Weather summary from Watern Penn River Telegrama report
Watern Penn River Telegrama reports river conditions with 6 inches of ice and snow. Brownsville river at 6 feet with cloudy weather. Montgomery river at 10 inches with cloudy skies. temperatures around 47 degrees.
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Mongantowwn
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