Three New Leagues Forming for Minor Baseball Circuits
A New York dispatch reports strong hopes for three minor baseball leagues this year. Plans include an Eastern Association with New York and Philadelphia clubs and the Metropolitans, plus a Chicago meeting to organize a Central League. Western contacts show optimism for a Western League, with milder salaries anticipated and many players available.
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James Matric
New York
Eastern Association
Philadelphia
Albany
Troy
Stracusr
Rochester
Buffkle
Leronta
New New York
Courliet
Jim
Mutrie
The
Metropolitans
J. T. Garrison
New Yorks
Pailadelphias
Weehawkan
Gloucester
John BR Dy
New York Oind
Chicago
Jimmy Williams
Milwaukee
Columbus
Woolly West
Baseball novelty game at Exposition Park on New Year
Two teams, the Keystones and the Standards from the South Side, played in poor field conditions before about 560 spectators. Joe Page started for the Keystones but was knocked out in the fourth. Miller relieved him as the Standards offense struggled. Trier stole three bases as Mortis and an umpire earned praise. hits were scarce.
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Exposition Park
Pennsylvania
Keystones
Joe Page
Keretones
Miller
Standants
Trier
Ed. Mortis
St Paul Line Adds Team to Central Association Bid
John M. Tennett secures backing for a St Paul Central Association entry with $100,000 and local stock of 10,100. Sam F Morton to manage the team while Bennett attends Chicago meeting January 7 to push salary limits and season length changes.
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St. Paul
Miss
John M. Tennett
Minneapolis Railroad
Central Association
Veonett
Sam FP. Morton
Chicago American Association
Bennett
Chicago
Will Fight For Lyons As Pittsburg Claims Lyons
New York officials said they will contest Lyons contract with Pittsburg after receiving notice that Denny Lyons signed with the Pittsburgh club. Manager Powers indicated Lyons will play for New York if Pittsburg insists, or be exchanged for catcher Farrell.
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New York
Sprat
New York Lab
Pittsburg
Denny
Lyons
Gotham
Indianapolis
Powers
Catcher Farrel
Beaver Falls Gun Club Brings Strong turnout to Geneva Park
The sweepstake shooting tournament at Geneva Park drew about ten participants with over 4000 blue rocks shot. Hooters from Pittsburgh Wheeling East Liverpool New Brighton Rochester Phillinsburg and Braddock attended. East Liverpool’s Mr Gamble won first prize. The club hailed the event as its best ever.
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Braven Pacs
Beaver Falls
Corbett Threatens Backups If Mitchell Declared Off
New York Jan Jem Corbett, the young San Francisco pugilist, says if his match with Charley Mitchell is declared off he will challenge Frank Slavin. If Slavin refuses for lack of backing he will fight Jackson to a finish at the National Club of London on May 30 102.
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New York
Jan
Jem Corbett
San Francisco
Charley Mitchell
Frank Slavin
Slavin
Jackson
National Club of London
College Students Club Rugby Game at Home
A college student team hosted a rugby match during a vacation period against Shadyside. The event brought local players and supporters together for a friendly contest on home soil.
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Shadyside
Philadelphias Win City Match 4–0 At East Liberty Park
Yesterday afternoon at East Liberty Park the Philadelphians defeated their rivals 4 to 0 in a well attended game. The event drew a large crowd as the local team showed strong play throughout.
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East Liberty Park
Philadelphias
Philadelphians
Fulford Wins Live Bird Contest Over Brewer at Island Park
Special from Harrisson January 1 Fulford defeats ex-champion Captain Jack Brewer in a 100 birds match under Hurlingham rules with a 300 purse. 1500 spectators witnessed Fulford kill 96 birds to Brewers 4 as pools favored Fulford before the match.
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ED. Fulford
Jack Brewer
Hurlingham
Island Park
Fulford
Brewer
Harrisburg Shooting Association
Falford
Herman
Europe
Pittsburg and New Castle Firms Tie In Exhibition Match
In New Castle on January 1 a spirited association football match ended in a 3 3 tie. Pittsburg players Powell T Attewell Boier stood out, while New Castle's Maclean Cotterell and Woods impressed the crowd. The game drew good attendance and high enthusiasm throughout.
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Pittsburg
Powell
T. Attewell
Boier
Maclean
Cotterell
Woods
New Castle
Pinchery
dom Smith nome_ Powell
A. Attewell
J. Boler
Baldwin
KE. Waldron
Brien
Wardle
Langforth
Ea Matthews
Keteroe
T. Donn
Mitchell and Corbett’s mill boxing in New York
News from New York reports growing expectation for a glove fight between Charley Mitchell and Jem Corbett in Long Island City. The Star Athletic Club plans a New York State boxing championship at Puritan Hall on January 11 paving the way for pro bouts. Mayor Gleason faces no strong opposition to the event if approved.
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New York
Charley Mitchell
Jem Corbett
Long Island City
Star Athletic Club
Long Island
Track notes from Gurrexsune opening day at Gottenburg
The report details event results with Maboche Magic and other horses winning and placing across six races. Jockeys Lowery and Rows are mentioned plus trainer changes at Gottenburg. Commentary covers season plans, European travel, and calls for broader racing jurisdiction.
Baseball notes and player updates from the era
A list mentions players White Brouthers Richardson and Rowe with the team Olp Hickory and Cannister dubbed good enough for Kansas City. Center fielder East Liverpool, noted as Ounr Wetes, is ill with consumption. Several young players seek opportunities.
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Brouthers
Richardson
Rowe
Kansas City
Ounr Wetes
East Liverpool
Baseball gossip stirs around major league draftees
Reports recount engagements with Billy Harrington in the Southern League and Connie Murphy joining the Chicago club as catcher. Tom Brown resists Louisville assignment, preferring retirement over that move, while Denver eyed for possible baseball play if colder regions freeze out. Milwaukee and Indianapolis trade friction, and team managers in New England eye duties in Providence and Lowell.
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Sonrrron Poetts
Tom Brown
Louisville
Denver
Western
Colorado
Rocky Mountain
Poston Herald
Milwankee
Columbie Club
Indianapolis
Jones
Boston
Watrin Broxnax
New England
Providence
BR. I
Billy” McGuinnigle
Lowell
Mass
Groner HW. Williams
Chicago
Oilezer
United Association
Tone
Anson
Nev
Mongays Murry
Cincinnati
East
Herald
Sporting Notes Mix Local and National Contests Across Many Sports
The column catalogs diverse sports tidbits from bicycle parades in Chicago to live-bird races at Burnside. It mentions matches for £2500 a side, trials for chefs turned athletes, and forthcoming exhibitions by university teams, with several named athletes and cities including Philadelphia, Kansas City, and Des Moines.
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Wanny Brooks
Dan
O'Leary
Brooklyn
Duquesne Kennel Club
Jim MacGixstn
George Irig
Dayton
Burnside
J. A. KR. Elliott
Kansas City
Jack Wimston
St. Lonia
Frank Parmalee
Omaha
Nel
W. Budd
Des Moines
Tom Marshall
Keithsburg
Water Cayreett
Philadelphia
Licht Feldt
Mike Cushing
San Francisco
Walter Sayas
Joe Early
Tom Callagian
Cushing
Campbell
Tex University of Pennesylvania
Dartmouth
Yule
Sorgetown
Lafayette
Lehigh
University of Michigan
Easton Oe
Georgetown
Washington
Bethlehem
Attar of Roses Made in St Louis County
A small bottle of genuine attar from roses grown in a St Louis county ward is described. Two local women followed Eastern methods, yielding less than half an ounce from two barrels of rose leaves. The product is fragrant and valuable, though not for sale.
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St. Louis County
Why He Quit French Wine Tour Tale
H D Spires reports from a European tour that a Bordeaux vineyard uses barefoot foot treading for grapes. He recalls a rough staffer wading through a trough to tread, remarking feet are sometimes washed but not necessary for wine. The note ends with ship arrivals and a teaser for a youth story in The Dispatch.
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H. D. Spires
St. Louis Grote- Democrat
Bordeaux
German Postoffice cash delivery scheme fascinates foreigners
A description explains how foreigners can send money via a 5 cent post card. The sender pays at the post office, writes recipient details on the card, and receives a receipt. The postman then delivers the card to the recipient and hands over half the sent amount in cash, at the recipient’s location, without further letters or orders.
Graff Bennett Fiasco Recalled in Steubenville Suit
In Steubenville a suit filed by Charles H. Spaulding and L. J. C. Drennen, administrators of David Spaulding’s estate, seeks redress over Graff Bennett & Co. credits and the Spaulding Iron Company collateral. The case challenges the reassignment of interests tied to a $12,500 loan and seeks to recover trust stock collateral now in dispute. John McFeek, receiver, is joined as a defendant.
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Telegrak
Steubenville
Jan
Graff, Bennett & Co
Pittsburg
Charles H.spaulding
L.J.C. Drennen
David Spaulding
Pioneer Iron
National Exchange Bank
Spaulding Tron Company
Spaulding
Iron Company
Graff-Bennett Mills
John H. Bailey
Sotr Bawecases
Graff-Bennett
Pittsboro
Aeold
Grafl-Bennett
Grafl-Bennett Trust
Maniac at Bay in Rochester Lock-Up
A medium height stranger claimed to be Patrick Morris from Galway Ireland and was deemed insane after resisting officers and a crowd of men. He fought for half an hour before being bound in a private room and scheduled for transfer to Dixmont asylum.
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Rochester
Lazarus
Father Bauer
Patrick Morris
County Galway
Ireland
Dixmont
The Grip in a Poorhouse Ravages Blair County Almshouse
A series of grip outbreaks hits Blair County Almshouse with four inmate deaths in weeks and most residents under physician care. Beverly near Zanesville suffers heavy grip impact with many residents lacking medical aid. Reprorp reports a judge grants a new trial for John Dean in a murder case, Dean pleads guilty, and is sentenced to 11 years 10 months at Western Penitentiary. In Kanawha county Watson Williams dies burned in his home after trying to help his ill wife. the elderly couple were known to refuse aid.
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Honnrpaysevere
Blair County Almshouse
Beverly
Zanesville
Reprorp
Baer
Longenecker
John Dean
Jack Carson
Everett
Pennell
Dean
Western Penitentiary
Parkersburg
Kanawha County
Watson Williams
Clergy Feud Over Church Leadership at Terre Hill
Trustees of the Evangelical Church at Terre Hill order Rev A B Saylor to desist from officiating while C K Fehr, Bowmanite appointee, is recognized. Factions had alternated Sundays and anti Bowmanites plan to appeal to the courts.
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Lancaster, Jap
A. B. Saylor
Evangelical Church
Terre Hill
C. K. Fehr
Temperature and Rainfall Report for Prtrenves
United States Weather Bureau officer reports in Prtrenves a maximum temperature value, a minimum temperature value, and a mean temperature figure for January. The record includes an unspecified rainfall or precipitation measure and a barometric reading, with partial OCR data hindering full details.
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Prtrenves
States Weather Bureau
Ssn
People Coming and Going at Local Hotels
A parade of visitors and residents is recorded with H A Pevear of Lynn arriving to meet family and discuss travel to Chattanooga. Other notable names include R L Martin, Jack Irwin, Walter Lyon, W D McLaughlin, F J Blackburn, H M Lowe, S E Welker, H C Cupit, and James B R Streator, with stops at the Anderson Monongahela and Duquesne houses.
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H. A. Pevear
Lynn
Thomson-Houston Electric Company
Anderson
Pevear
Chattanooga
Shirley
Mass
Philadelphia
R. L. Martin
Fairdhance Furnace Company
Jack Irwin
W. S&s. Mathews
Common Pleas No. 5
United States District
Walter Lyon
W. D. McLaughlin
Steubenville
Monongahela House
S. Pinkerton
W. H. Hartman
Ellwood
Chicago
Pittsburg Visitors Arrive at New York Hotels
The Pittsburgers listed include W. P. Blake Hoffman G. H. Blaxter Hoffman House H A Boyd St Denis Miss Cooper Windsor W B Ewing Morton Howe H M Hambight Murray Hill M s L M Jeremy Coleman T J Keenan Jr Astor A Lewis Sweeney J Ludiey Sweeney C G Magee Astor T McClintock E W Parguy Hoffman R Sergeant Hoffman Hour J S Van Voorhis Westminster J Walker Windsor Hotel Special cable for THE DISPATCH tomorrow All the news of all the World.
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New Yon
Jan. L
J. Ludiey
Sweeney's Hotel
C. G. Magee
Astor House
T. McClintock
Metropolitan
E. W. Parguy
Hoffman House
R. Sergeant
J. 5. van Voorhis
Westminster
J. Walker
Windsor Hotel
River Gauges Report Drops Across Towns
Almanac style river notes show Gauges at Allegany Junction four feet four inches and falling Morgantown six two and falling Reynoldsville river and inches and falling Wanknes river two point four feet. Weather reports note cloudy mild conditions and mild thermometers around 37 to 487 at 4 PM.
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Allegneny Junction
Ocloudy
Pleasant
Morgantown
River flood warnings and ship arrivals update
Weather notes show rivers at Wheeling and Parkersburg receding from 12 feet and 4 feet respectively, with Little Kanawha lowering. Cincinnati and Louisville reports mixed with rising water at times, Memphis reports the John A Wood arriving from New Orleans and other departures. Cloudy conditions and low business activity noted amid river fluctuations.
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Wheeling
Congo
Pittsburg
Ben Hur
Parkersburg
Andes
Memphis
Jonn A. Wood
New Orleans
H. M. Moxie
Aod
S. L. Wood and Tow
Vittsburg
Mary Houston
Cincinnati
Louisville
Princely Way of Michigan Ex Secretary Soper’s Misuse Found
A state inquiry reports ex Secretary of State Soper squandered funds and approved lavish purchases including beds rugs and desks amounting to 921 dollars and 92 volumes of books costing 1 6s without evidence of personal gain. The probe cites misappropriated papers and excessive travel expenses while noting no solid basis for criminal charges.
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Laxsina
Mich
Jun
Soper
Sip
Upper Peninsula
State F Board of Equalization
Iris
Great Price On Men’s Overcoats At 6 90
A Pittsburg clothier advertises 50 men’s overcoats in blue black or cheviot with silk velvet collar priced at 6.90. The sale boasts wide reductions and notes store hours and location at Grant and Diamond streets opposite the Court House. Also offers India silks at 5.00 a yard from Jos Horne & Co. Penn Avenue stores.
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Pittsburg Combination Clothing Company
Grant and
Diamond Streets
Court House
Jos. Horne & Co
Penn Avenue
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