Florida bound trotters and spring training plan unveiled
Detroit sports notes reveal Ed Swartwood plans to form a team to travel to Florida for exhibition games against Philadelphia and others, aiming for March 5 or soon after. Proposed lineup includes Galrin, Bink, Laver, Miller, Fry, Kuehne, Otterson, Soles, McShannie, McGann, Brodie, and Swartwood. Also updates on McKeesport league prospects, temperance advocate Mrs Batley potential grounds access, and roster moves involving Baker and Jubian with Riverton as a fallback.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seidom
Ed Swartwood
Hamations
Florida
Hamilton
Philadelphians
Philadelphia
Galrin
Bink
Laver
Miller
Fields
Fry
Kuehne
Short
Otterson
Soles
McShannie
McGann
Brodie
Swartwood Iike
Braddock Prospects Dim in County League Contention
McKeesport admirers fear Braddock may drop out of the County League. Exciting Braddock vs McKeesport contests were anticipated, with Braddock’s second team rumored and arena supporters expressing regret. Braddock’s season looks doubtful though a possible rearrangement between Fifth and Sixth divisions could salvage form.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKeesport
Braddock
Detroit Driving Club Sets Gates for July Meeting
Detroit directors fixed the gates for the annual blue ribbon meeting to be held in July. The 1000 dollar stake entries will close earlier than other races, with the association adding to entrant funds to reach the required purse. Jake Beckley and Harry Staley, former St Louis Whites, traveled via Detroit en route to Hot Springs. Beckley reports good form and a healthy ankle, while Staley shows improved winter practice and mounting confidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Mich
Detroit Driving Club
Levant
Jake Beckley
Hannibal
Harry Staley
Springfield
Colte
St Louis Whites
Hot Springs
Beckley
Staley
Sewhill Recommended for Baseball Club Services
A reader to the Sporting Editor from West Middletown, Pa cites a claim about their baseball club aiming to be champions and seeking to secure the services of a skilled fielder from Wes Sudie. The letter notes the player’s potential to rival top peers and improve the team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tre Dispatch
Stn
West Middletown
Gawhill
Betaatis Sane
Foot cutter under construction in Southampton for yachtman Sidney Wateen
February report notes a new foot cutter being built in Southampton England from E R Wateren lines for yachtman Sidney Wateen. Details of the yacht project are kept quiet and the Southampton yachtmen are being kept informed.
Florence Exibition: Chicago and All Americans in Italy
About 2000 spectators in Florence watch Chicago and the All Americans exhibition baseball game at Cascine race course. Notables include ex sheriffs, Commodore Dickerson, and Italian nobles. Umpire Toner and players Carroll Earle Manning spotlighted. many sign with Spalding for April 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
THE
Dispatch
Fiorence
Florence
Prt Society
John McNamara
Brooklyn
Commodore Dickerson
O’garivan
Newark
James R. Connor
Hendricks Monument
Prince Scrozzi
Marchese Ginori
Marchesa Tongeiani
Conte
Contesse Fabricotti
Contesse Gherardestta
Baroness Vandehrene
Marchese Ballet Marchesa Piccollesis
Conte Canevaro
Marchese Imperiale
Conte Fabrioni
Conte Calderal
Jockey Club
Marchese Toragiani
Toner
All Americas
Anton
Crane
Scord
Ward
Nice
Carroll
Earle
Manning
Spalding
Chicago
Pittsburg
Baldwin
Daly
Ba’j
Healy
Courtney Forecasts National Shooting League Growth
Mr. A G Courtney, adviser on the National Shooting League board, visited the city to discuss scheduling and growth. He predicts about 5000 clubs joining and plans contests in Pittsburgh, with travel to San Francisco anticipated next year. He notes rule changes have been prepared for amateurs and that dates will be set, though not yet known.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. G. Courtney
National Shooting League
Pittsburg
Canon Dog Fight Off as Kirby Forfeits 5 Up
Canon owned by Alexander Wilson of Southside was declared off after Pat Kirby forfeited 5 up. The 2 pound match judged Canon too strong for any single dog, sired by Ticer the local terrier. Williamson, a noted sportsman, offers to match Canon against any 22 pound dog in the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canon
Alexander Wilson
Southside
Pat Kirby
Ood
Webb
Ticer
Williamson
New Orleans Wieners Race Day Report
Large crowd attended the races in fine weather. First race was half mile with Indiana winning in 4, Lemington second, Orleans third. Second race covered a half foriongs with Lamont winning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Lemington
Match of
Orleans
Lamont
Bought Standard Trotter in the Blue Graze region
The text records purchase of a standard bred stallion named Chief Jr by Al e Chief, sired by Al cvene out of George Wilkes, with mention of Spencer Brothers and a Pine peeen red setting. It notes the stallion will stand at a breeding farm near an unnamed location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard
Sol
Bine
Spencer Brothers
Porch
Chiel
Alcvene
George Wilkes
Chief
City merchant vows sale of entire stock except ret
Mr P H Hacks of this city announces a broad stock reduction plan to dispose of nearly all inventory, retaining only the remainder. The move signals a major liquidation as he wills away excess wares and closes in on final bargains for customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. H. Hacks
Braddock Player Bud Bennett Hinted To Join Uniontown Club
Bud Bennett of Braddock is approached to sign with Uniontown club. A contract will be sent next week, but he may decline due to a lucrative mill position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bud Bennett
Braddock
Uniontown
Sporting Notes and Player Movements Across Leagues
Captain Arthur Ure of the Phillies, a Toronto native, stalls salary talks with the Athletics. Pittsburg Natatorium Company chartered. Harry Raymond remains in seclusion but heads to Louisville. A player from Minneapolis returns, while Philadelphia plans a New Orleans trip. Bourrister and Farrar skip Florida with the Phillies. Various horse racing figures, trainers, and managers discuss future bouts. An innovation in score cards is planned by a club, and salary disputes continue among Beeston club directors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthuree
Phillies
Toronto
Bnt
Pittsburg Natatorium Company
Harry Raatmond
Louisville
Bongs Wielder
Philsdelphia
James
New York
Enelder
O'Rourke
Bourrister
Farrar
Florida
Brown University
Porta
Prince
Cornell
Ethan Allen
Barr
Europe
Phil Thonne
Sean Aon Roult
Crit Davis
Mrrn
McAncliffie
Billy Madden
Alf Kennedy
Milwaukee
Myer
Harry Davis
London
Frank H. Hart
Frisco
Gontra
Big Sone
B. G. Stowesn
Paris
Sonaicate
Belle Patchen
Mbrine Patchen
Lexington
Paye
Beeston Club
Boston
Bildings
Defeated Blaine Resolution Dominates House Session
In a tense session the House defeated a resolution bo oning James G Blaine by a narrow vote and appointed a five member committee to meet General Harrison in Harrisburg The meeting aimed to invite him to address the Legislature while several members planned to attend the inauguration in Washington D C The adjournment plan to delay until the following Wednesday evening was approved to accommodate attending the inauguration and a broader push to have the entire House wait on Harrison was discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Representative Bean
Montgomery
Harrison
Harrisburg
Kauffman
Messrs
Bean
Andrews
Crawford
Connell
Philadelphia
Wherry
Cumberland
Blair
Greene
Kratz
Bill to ban liquor sales on Decoration Day advances
Harrisburg dispatch reports Captain Evans of Bedford moved to place the decoration day liquor sale prohibition bill on the House calendar. He cited the Grand Army Encampment’s support and noted veterans and others drink less on Decoration Day. After debate, motions were withdrawn and the bill proceeds to a House vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Evans
Bedford
Grand Army
Erie
of Butler
House
Senate
Gurgles
Olphia
Bean
Montgomery
Hargisnore Bill Regulates Veterinary Practice Passed
Hargisnore February 25. Mr Spies bill to regulate veterinary medicine and surgery passed in the House tonight. It requires practitioners to be graduates and to register with the proper authority, aiming to oversee training and practice standards statewide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hargisnore
Money for West Penn Hospital Promised Two Years Ago
Major Dennison from Pittsburg visited to press payment of $19,000 appropriated two years earlier for West Penn Hospital. He produced books and records, urging settlement, while the Auditor General's office contemplates the matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Penn Hospital
Hanerspunc
Dennison
Pittsburg
Auditor General
Harrisville Railroad Bill Favored by Committee
From a staff correspondent Harrisville February 24 representative reported favorably to night from the railroad committee. Several counties of the state now design to present bill to be made the law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisevese
Eminent Domain bill report from Harrisburg committee
From Harrisburg February report the Railroad Committee will finalize a bill granting right of way to other corporations The Baltimore and Ohio officials are expected to appear before the committee and will report the bill negatively at the meeting proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
IFROM
Harrisburg
Railroad Committee
Baltimore and Ohio
Harrisburg Brief On County Policeman Bill Passed
Harrisburg February 3. Local note reports Mr Billingsley’s measure authorizing County Commissioners in several counties to fund police offices and other county police activities. Details unclear due to damaged text but indicates legislative action in progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Congressman and Captain Embark on New Book Journey
Congressman and Captain prepare for a third book as Mr. Ray travels to Washington D C on the morrow Bay pony with Representative Neff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hararsaves
Mr. Ray
Washington, D. C
Morrow Bay
Neff
Legislators from nine cities discuss school legislation
Representatives from nine third class cities met to consider legislation for schools in their areas. Several amendments were proposed and expected to appear in the Legislature. Allegheny was not represented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hannissves
Anna
Allegheny
Want Salaries Kept Down
A staff correspondent reports concerns over salary levels amid discussions of wage policy. The piece notes calls for restraint to keep compensation costs low while addressing broader economic implications.
Four new states envisioned by postwar plan
February report notes four additional stars added to the flag signaling plans to create four new states. Ambiguous text references a象 view of the change and the broader postwar territorial vision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hastmouns
Denies the Charge but Will Be Investigated by a Legislative Committee
Reported boodle allegations claim State Chairman Andrews received 100000 dollars and spent 15000 to defeat the Granger beef bill. The House committee votes to proceed with an investigation and tomorrow may introduce a resolution to form a select committee to examine the charges and report findings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hangissune
Judiciary General Committee
Andrews
Munchausen
Eee
Erate Elas
Pettus
Bloty
Tentance
Ereas
Sve
Ee Pact
The Horse Marines Naval Militia Bill Introduced
Representative Connell of Philadelphia introduces a bill to form a naval militia of up to four companies under a lieutenant commander ranking as a major. The battalion would form once arms, equipment, and a warship are provided, aligned with a concurrent nautical school measure in Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J Hazee Issunag
Connell
Philadelphia
United States
G A B Committee Appointed for Soldiers Orphans Schools
Harrisburg February 25 Department Commander Stewary of the G A B has appointed the Soldiers Orphans Past Commander Magee Wrightsville Major Moses Veale Philadelphia Thomas Sample Allegheny Morrison McKean county T Reinald Lancaster to form a joint committee with the Legislature to plan action regarding the soldiers orphans schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Stewary
Magee
Wrightsville
Moses Veale
Philadelphia
Thomas Sample
Allegheny
Morrison
McKean County
T. Reinald
Lancaster
Captain Clay Debates Grand Army Button Bill
In Habrnburg February 25 Captain Clay announced the Grand Army button bill became a special order and passed the Grand House. He stated the bill punished a Confederate officer not General Rosser, whose buttons were cut off.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Habrnburg
Clay
Grand House
Grand Army
Rosser
Resolution Urges Congress to Pay Soldiers Difference in Gold and Greenbacks
Harrisburg February 25 Representative Blackburn introduced a resolution asking Congress to pass a law paying soldiers of the late war the difference between gold coin value and the greenbacks in which they were paid. The measure has strong support and Representative Hinckburn has received many letters urging the Legislature to approve it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Blackburn
Congress
Hinckburn
Rough on boodlers Canada prepares extradition treaty
Ottawa reports a bill to extend extradition act to surrender criminals from foreign countries. Sir John Thompson to back the bill which aims to extradite all criminals in Canada except political offenders, including fugitives from countries Britain has no treaty with, and allows surrender for crimes listed in the bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
United States
Ottawa
Dominion
John Thompson
Great Britain
Pittsburg to the Front Inaugural Parade Orders Given
Washington February 25 General Hastings Adjutant General to Governor Beaver Grand Marshal assigns line positions for participating organizations The first division to include regular troops and District militia Under Brigadier General H G Gibbon The second division led by Colonel Myron Marker The first brigade led by the American Publican Club of Pittsburg includes Pennsylvanian clubs New Jersey Maryland Virgini Delaware South Carolina Connecticut Rhode Island Missouri Minneapolis and other clubs represented The fourth brigade under General H A Barnum New York to include Republican clubs The fifth brigade commanded by General W C Butterfield will draw clubs from across the country
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Hastings
Governor Beaver
H. G. Gibbon
United States
Myron Marker
Americu Publican Club
Pittsburg
New Jersey
Maryland
H. A. Barnum
New York
W. C. Butterfield
Virgi Delaware
South Carolina
Connachausetts
Rhode Island
Missouri
Minneapolis
Oace
AFTER THE TRAIN ROBBERS
Five detectives and officers gather evidence to hunt the Pixley train robbers. Marshal Bachel der returns from a three day chase and says tracks were found 70 miles west of Delano into the mountains. The posse dispersed, but the search will continue after a man who saw the robbers was identified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tulabe
C4u
Pixley
Marshal Bachelder
Delano
One Woman's Work in a Fatal Gas Tragedy
Cui1cnco reports Ida Mc Cauley, a 32 year old Chicago widow, killed her husband Christmas a year ago and, last night, suffocated her two children with illuminating gas before taking her own life. The crime, attributed to insanity, followed years of mental distress after the earlier acquittal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Ida McCauley
McCauley
Mr. Furness
Baby Ida
Mrs. McAuley
Willie
Baby da
Morning wrappers described in the New York Evening Post
Describes morning wrappers in silk wool or striped flannel with straight redungent shaping and back fullness. Front reverses and accordion silk pleats, varied fabrics like red black stripe fishel, deck nelvet revers, and long cuffs. Includes pink and stripe Princess wraps, expensive options, feather stitching and jeweled studs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Evening Post
Petition Circulated by Canadian Pork Packers
In Ottawa on February 25 a petition circulated by Canadian pork packers and signed by 2,000 farmers was presented to the customs view. It argues that a revival of the American hog product will boost the Canadian industry. The Corns supporter says their representation will be successful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Corns
German squadron to sail from Port Said to Zanzibar
A German training squadron plans to sail from Port Said to Zanzibar en route to the East African coast and later join the blockade, as reported by the Kiefer Zeitung. The move signals German naval readiness in the East Africa theater.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berio
Kiefer Zeitung
Port Said
Zanzibar
Slave Discovers Silver Mine and Seeks Freedom
Moontreto West Virginia February 25 reports silver mining to begin in the mountains. A slave named Gaiter long ago found a ledge and offered to reveal its location for freedom for himself and family. His son Henry later confirmed the secret and arranged a deal with a company to share one fourth of net proceeds. The operation awaits signed agreements as a company forms and prepares to work the rich ore body and brick of silver is shown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moontreto
W. Va
Gaiter
Ives
John Brown
Mount Pleasant
Henry
Galter
The Solid Party in Canada Loyalty to England of the French
Charles Dudley Warner In Harper's describes the persistent French presence in Canada. The French keep religion, laws, and language and aim to keep Canada French as a political force. Loyalty to England and Rome bind the French population, with no U S annexation support while the church remains strong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Charles Dudley Warner
Harper's
Canada
John A. Macdonald
Quebec
Ontario
France
Rome
United States
Will March On Germany In Paris Read by Mind Reader
February 25 in Paris reports Stuart Cumberland, the mind reader, projecting General Bou langer's thoughts. He says Bou langer predicted six months of Carnot power and a march on Germany via Stuttgart. Bou langer denies hostility toward England and hints at relations with Lord Lytton. Boudele proposes amending the 1886 expulsion law to target princes aiding restoration of dictatorship. Countyville Mail announces discontent over ministry formation and a seat in the general election. Rumor ties Tierad to recalling the Duc d Aumale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Stuart Cumberland
General Boulanger
Carnot
Boulanger
Germany
Stuttgart
Cumberland
England
Lord Lytton
France
Boudele
Chamber of Deputies
Countyville Maillefen
Couenot
M. Tierad
Duc d’Aumale
Giant Goshen's Will Likely Filed for Probate in Somerville
Colonel Routh Goshen the Barnum giant died last week in Middlebush New Jersey. He left nearly all his property to his adopted daughter and a small legacy to a friend named Wickoff. Mrs Mary L Goshen widow claim caves. She says she had a prior marriage and seeks her rights as widow in Somerville Surrogate Court next Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Somerville
N. J
Routh Goshen
Barnum
Middlebush
Wickoff
Mary L. Goshen
Elgin
Ill
van Cleef
Tragedy Before Nuptials: Clarke Death by Self Inflicted Shot
New Orleans on February 25 reports J. C. Clarke a 50 year old English native who has lived in the city about 20 years and served as cashier of the Union Excay Company. He was to wed Miss Florence Smith aged 18 this evening. A preliminary review of his accounts shows a shortage of several hundred dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
J. C. Clarke
England
Clarke
Union Excay Company
Florence Smith
Poisoned Husband Arrest In Hastines Nebraska
Mrs. John Aldrich was arrested in Hastines Nebraska charged with poisoning her husband. Henry Dan ce hired hand is under arrest as an accessory. A grain of strychnine was found and linked to the case amid a tense scene as prisoners resisted a lynching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hastines
Nes
John Aldrich
Henry Dance
Can He Do So Mr Ralph Opens New Store
A local observer notes many doubt his ability to fulfill promises yet praises how quickly large buildings have been completed. The article states the new store will open on the old stand with a handsome and complete stock, highlighting Mr C A Ralph's energetic, business like approach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. V
Closing Out Bargains at 531 and 533 Wood Street
On Thursday March 21 1889 the sellers advertise drastic price cuts on a large stock of goods urging customers to visit 531 and 533 Wood Street for closing out bargains. The notice emphasizes cheap prices and a limited stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wood Street
Cleaning Paintings With Ivory Soar Advice
Campbell and Dick explain how dust dulls paintings and how Ivory Soar and clear water with a soft brush can restore colors. Do not use ordinary soap on valuable art. Prof Cornwall of Princeton endorses Ivory Soar as safe and non greasy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornwall
Princeton
Beware counterfeit Ivory soap warning from Copertch 18
A warning states many white soaps imitate Ivory but lack its peculiar qualities. Readers are urged to ask for Ivory Soap and insist on obtaining it, citing Copertch 18 percent.
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Shooting League
General Sporting News
Torreyson
Batley
Mansfield
Jubian
Riverton
Beadpoce
Sewhill
Courtney
Wieners
Bennett
Sporting Notes
Ben
Blaine
Elent Harrison
James G. Blaine
Demale
the Horse Marines
G. A. B. Committee
Captain Clay
Americus Club
Shel
Americas
APIA
Solid Party
Giant Goshen
Ae Wallice
C. A. Ralph
Campbell & Dick
Jol
Copertch
Peter & Gamble
SY. U
Tutt’s
Dome Ae
Tutt
Murray Street
New You
First Banda
Puse
Scotch Rae
Islay
Bettie
Mercer
JOS. Fleming & Son
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