A Player's Appeal and Million Dollar Offer Talk
Secretary Brunell of the Players' National League issues a stirring appeal as rumors swirl about Mark Baldwin leaving the Brotherhood. The letter defends the eight club league, boasts 128 under contract, and debunks old League bribery while criticizing lavish salaries and bribes in the ongoing baseball dispute.
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Brunell
Players’ National League
Mark Baldwin
Brotherhood
Lehane
Cutcaco
the Times
National League
Laugter
Rumor Rauch of Mark Baldwin Leaving Brotherhood
Reports from February suggest Mark Baldwin wants to leave the Brotherhood and return to Columbus. Columbus manager Buckenberger and others chase proof while New York and Charleston links surface with Lehane under contract talks.
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Fedisraton
Bass
Mark Baldwin
Brotherhood
Columbus
Columbus Club
Jack O’connor
Buckenberger
Faledaneiine
Kos
Lea Columbane
South
Charleston
New Yorks
Lazarus
New York
Lehane
Alge
Attempt to lure Mike Kelly from Boston Players League Club
In New York February 21, baseball circles reported a bid to force Mike Kelly to break his contract. James A. Hart, Spalding’s agent and Kelly ally, arrived amid efforts to entice Kelly to desert. Spalding and Hart pressed for Kelly’s move, but Kelly refused to comment.
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New York
Mike Kelly
Boston
Kelly
James A. Hart
A. G. Spalding
Hart
Chicago
Sonia
Spalding
Ghicene
East Cocros
Schedule for Association Clubs on the Big Holidays
A telegraphed Philadelphia report says committees near completion of a difficult schedule for the Association. After an all day session Louisville manager Chapman resisted Eastern club moves but conceded the final plan. The season runs from April 1 to October 12 with three trips each and East opening then closing, no Sunday games and Decoration Day noted.
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the Dispatch
Philadelphia
Chapman
Louisville
National Baseball League Franchise Sale Report
The DISFATOR rep and President Young of the National Baseball League discuss a $1,000,000 offer for all NL franchises. John B Day of the New York club says the bid is bona fide but unlikely to be accepted. The deal would include teams grounds and improvements, with total value argued around $2.5 million.
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Wasurroros
Young
National Baseball League
John B. Day
New York
Maryland Sport Reports Feint to Match Fielding in 1000 Dollar Bout
B Suit of Suitland Maryland arrives in New York seeking a match between Jack Fielding the DC light weight champion and top pugilists for 1000 a side. Negotiations with Jack Quinn and Mike Cushing proceed, while a cocking main with Carney is also proposed under Police Gazette rules. Carney defeats Suit’s fowls in seven battles to three, setting up a May rematch.
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New York
B. Suit
Suitland
Jack Fielding
District of Columbia
Police Gazette
Jack Quinn
Mike Cushing
Quinn
Jack Adler
York
Timore
America
Marylan
Carney
Suit
Ted F
Parson Davies Faces Delicate Reception for Peter Jackson Return
A delegation of Chicago colored organizations asks Parson Davies to arrange a grand welcome for Peter Jackson on his homecoming. Davies plans to consult with Jackson about the proposed reception amid concerns over his modesty. The Parson departs for Halifax to rejoin Jackson.
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Davies
Peter Jackson
Chicago
Jackson
Halmore
Spe Iy
McK
Giocinenda
Leaerttie
Ana Aii
Foggy track rattles crowd at Hepsos Corrry Driving Parc
Muddy conditions and heavy fog hampered the racing at Hepsos Corrry Driving Parc. The crowd endured poor visibility as horses struggled to be distinguished at the finish with times recorded for each race from the first to the sixth.
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Hepsos Corrry
Parc
Guitesburg
Gioland
Tom Restas
Bio Grande
Iz Secon
Neptunus
Iago
Wahoo
Ranine
To & We
Agnes Sece
Aftermath
Mamie Hayfret
Syory
Curriox February Race Programme Report
Special Telegram to the Dispatch lists Wednesday races with seven and a half furlongs Buck stone Leander Woodson Raveller Re membrance Dallas Dan Albermaine 103 Al yeas Willie Horton Englewood Goodloe Lady Archer 100 Second race five furlongs Pat Moran 12 Rose veldi jon Bimean lomo EXnorace Wood stock 7 Tinie Luna 14 Four race one and one tenth Grimaldi ils Swift Fracksy da fe Nel Fifth race three elite Booker colt wh ee genes Harrison Marry 1 Trine Sixth race six and a half all furlongs King Volf Fitz Brier Triple Gross Then 110 Khaftan donboon 19
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Curriox
Buckstone
Leander
Woodson
Raveller
Remembrance
Dallas Dan
Albermaine
Alyeas
Willie Horton
Englewood
Goodloe
Lady Archer
Pat Moran
Roseveldi
Jon Bimean
Lomo Exnorace Woodstock
Tinie Luna
Txteenth i Grimaldi Ils
Swift
Fracksy da Fe Nel
Ee Genes Harrison
King Volf Fitz
Brier
Triple Gross
Khaftan
Donboon
Bilson Jack Challenges Jack King To Rematch
In a Washington Pennsylvania letter Bilson Jack responds to Jack King’s combat challenge. He claims he defeated King at Wheeling and says King cannot back a fair contest, inviting him to prove himself or face a stiffer hurdle awaiting a backer and a fair referee.
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Bilson
King
Bilson Jack
Jack King
Washington
Boston
Providence
Buffaloo Menckeps
Wheeling
Gen Fightings Ho Conta
Mimal
Obal
McCoy Fight Report Sparks Reader Letter
A reader defends Charley McCoy after reports of his bout with Nikirk saying McCoy did not quit, was knocked down seven times in the sixth and knocked out in the seventh, and that newspapers unfairly judged him. The letter urges publication of the view in the Dispatch.
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McCoy
Dispatch
Charley McCoy
Nikirk
unclear headline due to damaged text
Dempsey and La Blanche attended a board meeting. The report mentions plans involving a "Marine" and a potential match, but the text is garbled and several details are unreadable.
East End Athletics Object to Hecker Exhibition opener
The East End Athletics raise a determined objection to Manager Hecker arranging to open the exhibition season with the Johns team. The dispute centers on scheduling and control of the season start.
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East End Athletics
Hecker
Johns
Pickett to Play Short or Third for Philadelphia Players
John T. Pickett of Cureago, third baseman, is set to join the Philadelphia Playe Ply Se team and will play at either short or third, with his participation announced for the February 25 date.
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Cureago
John T. Pickett
Philadelphia
Sporting Notes on Signing Pitches and Pugilists
Demisry calls Le Blanche a cur while Hanry Wright vows a stronger team. Mutrie signs Galligan and Sherrot as pitchers. Cramer Jones and Billy Holbert sign to umpire Players' League. BorGess defeats Sam Baxter and Griffo and heads to this country. Goopr and Tom Gardner sign for Onish fight at £50 a side on February 23. Secretary Robinson receives $500 from partners in a recent matter.
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Demisry
le Blanche
Hanry Wright
Mutrie
Galligan
Sherrot
Cramer Jones
Billy Holbert
Dm BorGess
Sam Baxter
Griffo
Brit Goopr
Tom Gardner
Mat ‘Alae
Votelyte
Enon
Nations
Various Sports and Legal Notices From A Crumbling Brooklyn Page
A rough collage of sports and legal notes outlines Clob signing Pitcher Ch of Boothalde after Erie play, the New Players Lease with Brookiyaa, and Mesmer’s care with Park at New Yeork. It also mentions Nick ExGue’s Western trip, Elks in Louisville, Corbett match ambitions, and Larkin seeking a fight with Murphy with purse terms and betting offers.
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Boothalde
Erie
Abe Brookiyaa
Unis
Bi Park
New Yeork
Cincinnati
von der Ee
Chamberlain
Rok
R. Anderson & Hownaxn
SRE Pps Snhibition Company
Nick ExGue
The
Elks
Louisville
Cin- Pittsburg
Angsaletes Rangers
Dominick A
Eee
Ray
Jim Corbett
California
Oe Donnelly
Brooklyn
Jackson
Sion
Professor von Lema
Donnelly
Jack
Place
Jack Fallon
Aril Oe
Jimmy Larkin
California Athletic Club
Myurphy
Murphy
Athletic Club
Uteo
Urphy
Larkio Ake
Cable Roads Delayed After Crossing Collision
A Central Traction car collided with a Fifth avenue line at Wood Street, halting both cables for hours. The No. 53 gripman suffered minor injuries, a passenger was scratched and bruised, and chaos followed as crews and detectives labored to lift cables in mud while crowds and cabbies grew impatient.
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Central Traction
Fifth Avenue
Wood Street
Lectures and local notices from the 1890 Young Men's Hebrew Association events
Local items report the second 1890 lecture series by Rev. Dr. Joseph Krauskopf at Eighth Street Temple on youth Possibilities. Other talks include a world round lecture at Fifth Avenue M. P. Church and Greenland life talk at Smithfield Street B E Church. Police and fire notes mention missing man, a wagon collision, and station protection work at Allegheny.
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Young Men's Hebrew Association
Joseph Krauskopf
Philadelphia
Eighth Street Temple
Krauskopf
C. Youne
Fifth Avenue M. P
Mt Washington MD
Handsome Spring Overcoats For Men At Five Dollars
Small stock of spring overcoats listed at five dollars each. About eighty items in cassimeres melons and worsteds in light and dark shades. Store offers mail order service from P. C. C. C. at Grant and Diamond avenues opposite the new court house.
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Cor
Grant and
Diamond
Court House
Special Cambric Corset Covering at Hoare & Co
Ad fragment locates a sale at Cain and Warner's on Avenue and Market Street. A V shaped Cambric Corset Covering with embroidery is offered for 50 cents, at Hoare & Co's Penn Avenue Stores. Soiled shag carpet advertised at less than cost on State Street.
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Cain & Warner’s
Avenue
Market Street
Nee — Ae
Hoare & Co
Penn Avenue
Walnut Grove disaster toll rises near Prescott
From Prescott Arizona February 25 reports detail the Hassayampa Walnut Grove dam collapse. An immense flood emptied a 60 foot deep water body in an hour, leaving 50 to 100 dead and 38 named missing. Survivors faced exposure and improvised clothing.
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Prescott
Ant
Walnut Grove
Wickenberg
Hassanyapa
J. J. Williams
Ben Williams
Bisbee
James Douglas
Copper Basin
Walnut Grove Dam
Prof. Douglas
Williamses
F. H. Beggs
Sheriff Otell
Dr. Miller
O’ Neill
Sheriff O'Neil
William Flanagan
Frederick Palmer
Casper Freester
John Browne
Alex, Browne
B. Burtogie
L. D. Haynes
George Rundell
Mary Halton
Vanburen
Walnut Grove Water Storage Company
James Redin
Paul Lansing
Robert Woe
Mund Silsbee
A. N. Brodie
Phenix
Clark's Last Day Ended Quietly at Jail Farewell
George Clark the condemned murderer spent his final day largely as usual visitors came and his wife departed in tears. A wagon will carry his body to Masontown for burial while his brother stays, no militia will be called unless a riot occurs. Traffic wiring reports also note Maple Creek to Pittsburg gas line work with a 13 mile route and cross of the Monongahela river.
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Manafield
Warnesavea
George Clark
Clark
Goodby
George
Masontown
Eel Ae
Tanth
Og Og
Heaver
Maple Creek
Pittsburg
Monongahela
Bis Eusegerenes Company
Ame Iue
Dynamiters Probe Ties To Mansfield Valley Case
Special telegram reports Pittsburg detectives tracing the dynamiters who weeks ago tried to blow up the home of Reverend Fleckinger. Since the attempt the clergyman has purchased two or three fierce dogs as a precaution.
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Mansfield Valley
Pittsburg
Son
Death of Reynoldtown resident Stephen Burke at age
An aged Reynoldtown resident Stephen Burke died suddenly after feeling well last night. Authorities attribute the death to heart trouble. Burke’s remains were sent to Martinsburg West Virginia tonight for interment.
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Reynoldtown
Dispatch
Stephen Burke
Martinsburg
W. Va
Man Dies After Train Struck While Walking to Boarding House
Thomas Starling, struck by a train on the Pittsburg and Western Railroad while walking to his boarding house, died this afternoon at City Hospital. The incident occurred near the railroad crossing and authorities began an inquiry. Starling is survived by relatives in the area.
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Thomas Starling
Pittsburg and Western Railroad
Trial verdict returned in Bucher shooting case
Special telegram from Hamre West Virginia reports the trial of Thomas Ferral concluded. The jury returned a verdict of not guilty after an 80 minute absence. Albert Bucher was shot last Christmas.
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Distatoer
Hamre
W. Va
Thomas Ferral
Albert Bucher
Soldiers' Monument Planned for McKeesport by G A R
McKeesport February 5 Post 50 G A R has entrusted a committee with the task of erecting a 215000 dollar soldiers monument to be placed in a public site.
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McKeesport
Tri-State Brevities From Pennsylvania Ohio and West Virginia
A collage of local items reports Jupex Paw releasing E C Carothers in McKeesport. R Motsor Lumber Co fails in New Cumberland. Geneva College honors Dr George. Ferry war in Steubenville details. Charleston prepares to execute Feliz Kempf on March 7. Accidental death of Wim Irwin in Youngstown. Long trek by Hener Curry Sr. Brecksville trial of Joseph Crago begins. Tudmore C railroad bridge removal disrupts traffic. Bank robbery case of F Bansp and F W Bull ends in Lancaster bail set at 10000.
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Pennsylvania
Ohbio
West Virginia
Jupex Paw
Wheeling
E. C. Carothers
McKeesport
R. Motsor
New Cumberland
Guckenheimer & Bnos
Freeport
Board of Trustees
Geneva College
Dr. George
Republican County Convention
Nce
Baturiay
Settonville
Wheeling Bridge Company
Ferris & Kauffman
Pittsburg
Steubenville
Hancock County
Feliz Kempf
Charleston
W. Va
Atsent Ritchermen
Bartshorn
Massillon
Wim Irwinx
Erie
Phoenix Hotel
Youngstown
Mulder
Hener Curry, Sr
Wyoming County
Tus
Joseph Crago
William Crago
Empire
Common Pleas Court
Breabenville
Tudmore
Cincinnati
Hamilton
Women Take to Smoking as Fashion Grows
A reporter visits a tobacco shop where a well dressed woman buys cigarettes and cigars. The dealer notes more women smoke daily, many not from disreputable circles, with some preferring cigars two for a quarter. He argues smoking by women gains respectability and signals a social shift.
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Toby
Detralt Walk Ends Six Days Race With Lead Changes
Detroit February 24 At midnight the end of the second day of the great six days’ race shows Gweer rero leading at 217 miles with Cartwright on 105 Messier 105 and Krantz with two unknown scores.
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Gweerrero
Miles
Cartwright
Messier
Krantz
Defaulting Wigton Linked to Lippincott Forgery Scheme
Special telegram reports Mrs. Julia Lippincott, wife of Edwin Lippincott of Haddon Hall Atlantic City, engaged in note sharing and forged paper with Charles B. Wigton Glamorgan Iron Company treasurer. Lippincott paid several forged notes before discovering his wife’s broader forgery tied to Wigton and her flight.
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Julia Lippincott
Wigton
Philadelphia
Julia C. Lippincott
Edwin Lippincott
Haddon Hall
Atlantic City
Charles B. Wigton
Glamorgan Iron Company
Glamore Iron Company
Eastone
Mr. Lippincott
Abe Boston Caught for Burglary and Related Crimes
Inspector McAleese received a telegram from Martin's Ferry Ohio stating Abe Boston alias Norton wanted for burglary was found employed at a South Side glass works. Detective Demmel arrested him on his way to work and will hand him to Martins Ferry marshal Burns who arrives tonight to take the prisoner back. The outlaw reportedly served seven years at the Ohio Penitentiary for a spree of mill dwelling and barn burnings near Wheeling and Martins Ferry and was released about a year ago then hired a jewelry store job at Martins Ferry.
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Abe Boston
McAleese
Martin’s Ferry
Norton
Demmel
Central Station
Burns
Martins’ Ferry
Ohio Penitents
Wheeling
Martin's Ferry
Boy Otto Hegner to Appear at Old 7 Hall
Kleber Bros. & Co Ltd closed a contract securing a Pittsburg engagement for the boy prodigy Otto Hegner on March 7 at Old 7 Hall. He is described as surpassing Joseph Hoffman’s feats and as a curly haired favorite among local women.
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Kleber Bros. & Co., Lim
Pittsburg
Otto Hegner
Old 7 Hall
Joseph Hoffman
Young man injured in steam shovel accident at Shousetown
J. H. Bentley, 24, was taken to West Penn Hospital after being crushed between a shovel and the brace of a steam shovel in Shousetown yesterday. He suffered a broken thigh and was reported in stable condition tonight.
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J. H. Bentley
West Penn Hospital
Shousetown
Pearl-top lamp chimneys spark demand despite fragility
A column notes pearl top lamp chimneys by Macbeth and Co of Pittsburgh are made of tough glass yet prone to breaking. Dealers may stock them or should be introduced to them. The piece criticizes brittle glass for chimneys and hints makers push wear to boost sales, though it hurts users.
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Macbeth & Co
Pittsburg
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