Championship billiard tournament planned in city next February
Local billiard room owners met at George Merer’s office to discuss a statewide championship event. They forecast a mid February tournament with $1,000 in prizes and player expenses covered, boasting pledges from rooms and individuals. Meyers will push for funds as the event moves toward firm plans.
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George Merer
Brunswick & Balke Company
Messrs. Meyers
Harry Davis
Ed Morris
William Dodds
Murphy
Seventh Avenue
Loft
Monongahela House
Brunswick& Bathe
Willum Dodds
J. Morris & Kuehne
Stoff
Brooks & McCall
Graff & Co
Callender Company
Myers
Sir. Moyers
Iet
Meyers
Suco
McLaughlin
Clineami Burris
Mer. Dodds
Walker
Bashart
Allrir
Dita Teamamen
Pitteburg
Land Scullers Start Series in Lively Style at Fifth Avenue
The Land Scullers Wallace Rees, Fred Plaisted, and John Largan opened a race series at Marks Davis' Fifth Avenue Museum just after 1 PM. Wallace Ross won the first heat with Largan close behind Ireland’s John Largan led late in the final minutes before Ross crossed first. Plaisted won the second race and Largan the third as the day's events drew cheers. By 10 PM the winners tallied two for Plaisted, one for Largan, and one for Ross.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace Kio
Fred Plasted
John Largan
Marks Davis
Fifth Avenue Museum
Wallace Rees
America
United States
United States. Pred Piotered, Cuimmen
Ani
Johu Largan
Ireland
China
Chamon
Wallace Ross
Sli
Vier
Larcan
Amu Piatster Jost
Asienen
Platstied
Largan
Ike
Largan Turte
Toledo Club President Summoned After Interview Break
Jon Courunis reports that President Ketcham of the Toledo Base was served a notice to appear at 2 PM on Wednesday in New York to show cause why membership should not be deprived. Allen W. Thorman, president of the American Association, notes unpaid salaries and financial disputes involving Morris and other PLL organizers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ate
Larkin
New York
Courunis
Jon
Allen W. Thormanesterday
Ketcham
Toledo Club
Courunrs
Dan
Ketchom
Toledo Base Kah Chien
Januari
Plese
Fd Morris
I. Hhasine
PLL
Morris
Local Sport Gossip and Racing Notes From Penn Vanias
A local gentleman claims authority to match a young fighter in Pennsylvania as sporting notices, racing results, and horse news fill the page. Mentioned are Guitenhurs, Tanit On a Firing oo, and Gus Jombert with indoor baseball issues in New York. Notable results include Avrieenk Urias beating Taui Vitelin in Houston and Dack Desepecy in 3 round purses, with Broad betting chatter and club attendance concerns across East clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sewanarket Heath
Pevensen
Leach, Sheridan
feQeaxbl
Sovder
Spri
Faveey
Madion Square Garden
New York
Kritsin
Rugland
Scotland
Deland
Avrieenk Urias
New Orleans
Taui Vitelin
Houston
Dack Desepecy
Uhm
Mr. Kellogg
Cariva
Lane
Mads
Seso Dore Boa
Mainepnent
Montana Legislature Opens as Democrats Take Organized House
Helena January 5 The second Montana Legislature convened at noon with Senate Republicans and a Democratic House organized. Officers elected include Senate Chief Clerk John Walton and Sergeant-at-Arms P Miles Fiolan. Democratic House leaders H P Comer and Charles Pond selected as Chief Clerk and Charles Rear don as Sergeant-at-Arms. Democrats hold a four vote Senate majority and are recognized by Governor Towle, a Democrat, who sent a message this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
Montana
Senate
Republican “House
John Walton
P. Miles Fiolan
Republican House
A. C. Witter
Benjamin Webster
S. N. Nicholson
Democratic House
H. P
Train collision crushes three near Lake Shore track
A heavy mogul engine backing down the Lake Shore track struck a train of flats killing Joseph Sawyer and Terence Kilbride instantly and badly injuring pony conductor Michael Kirschner. Engineer Corbett and fireman escaped with minor injuries as a blinding snowstorm hid the danger. Sawyer and Kilbride leave families. Kirschner to recover.
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Leno
Jani
Lake Shore
Joseph Sawyer
Terence Kilbride
Michael Kirschner
John Corbett
Sawyer
Kilpride
Kirschner
Brinker Appointed Alderman in Twelfth Ward Allegheny
A. J. Brinker was appointed Alderman in the Twelfth ward by the Governor to succeed the resigning William Elsenbeis. Brinker later faced Elsenbeis in the ensuing election, but the result stood with Elsenbeis elected. Brinker contested the outcome. the case was dismissed on a technicality. He now serves on the police force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Brinker
Allegheny
William Elsenbeis
Brinker
Elsenbeis
Missing girl Clara Yeomns last seen from 181 Wylie Avenue
Police report a girl described as Labine-eyed Neht-hairedirl Clara Yeomns has been unaccounted since leaving her father's home at 181 Wylie Avenue for school yesterday morning. Searches by friends and authorities have yielded no clues to her whereabouts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Yeomns
Wylie Avenue
Mornigseach
Emma Mathews Seidel Remains Interred. Pittsburg Family Honor
Mrs Emma Mathews Seidel, from one of Pittsb s oldest families, was interred yesterday. Her great great grandmother Mrs Simon Small was born at Fort Pitt when it had ten settlers. Her great great grandfather rests at Trinity Churchyard. Seidel was born and raised in the Sixth Ward and known as a generous woman. Next Sunday’s issue.
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Emma Mathews Seidel
Pittsb
Simon Small
Fort Pitt
Trinity Churchoard
Seidel
Doings of the Day Chronicle California Legislature Ballots
California legislation schedule shows the Legislature to ballot for a U.S. Senator tomorrow. News briefs cover a mint clerk robbery, McKean bank claims hearing, Western railroads meeting in New York, Levinson & Co. assignment, Kentucky Central tax purchase ratified, wage demands by St Louis carpenters, Terri charged in Guthrie, a fight on a Cleveland Minstrels train, and a Kentucky camel land dispute settled by purchase.
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California
U.S
Farpay
McKean Bank
Chicago
Western Railroads
New York
N.C. Levinson & Co
Kentucky Central
Louisville
Nashville
St. Louis Carpenters and Joiners
Terri
Embree
Guthrie
Hugh Kennedy
Camnel Oval
Kentucky
International revived sparks arrests in Paris revolt
Paris reports reveal the revived International union comprising Russian Nihilists French anarchists Italians and Germans. Police conducted searches and made numerous arrests as they probe three sections including propaganda by violence. Authorities anticipate expelling some foreign revolutionaries.
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Paris
International
Germany
New International
Frontier Fighting
Report describes depleted post ranks in the southwest with parts of units sent north to restore order. Reinforcements could be readily brought from departments. Settlers remain untroubled, trusting the government to subdue the unrest amid Indians deemed more civilized and friendly than the Northern Sioux.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southwest
Relief and investigation follow Miles over Forsythe command
The War Department confirms General Miles relieved Colonel Forsythe of the Seventh Cavalry amid a fight on Woonaed Knee creek. Officials avoid details while noting the inquiry covers campaign management and the deaths of women and children, with defenders arguing the chaos of battle made sex identification impossible.
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Wasurmerox
Forsythe
Seventh Cavalry
Miles
War Department
Secretary Proctor
General Schofield
Jean General Miles
Omythe
F Zerable Criti
Orsythe
Deaths Assumed in Archduke Johann Case
The Archduke Johann, renamed John Orth and captain of a Brazilian merchant vessel, is presumed dead with legal steps for registration completed this week. Actress Elinor Stubel of the Im Opera is also believed dead, having left property to be claimed by next of kin. The Archduke reportedly relinquished rank to wed Fraulein.
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Dunlap
Viewssa
Johann
John Orth
Elinor Stubel
Im 1 Opera
Anteena
Fraulein
Three Lives Lost In Moreuil Hospital Stove Accident
A heater stove in the Moreuil Hospital game room suffocated seven elderly women while they slept. A Sister of Mercy found three dead and others revived with great difficulty. Investigators cite ventilation defect as the likely cause.
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Paris
Moreuil
Sister of Mercy
Vatican Household Dismissed in Domestic Revolution
A dramatic Vatican shakeup reports all Papal household staff dismissed. An inquiry alleged Signor Crispi had secret agents among Vatican employees. Miraculous escape cited after the Cologne Hamburg express derailed near Twistringen Bassum, with passengers surviving after a three minute delay.
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Rome
Vatican
Ornete
Conseq Io
Signor Crispi
Dunlap
Hameere
Cologne
Hamburg
Twistringen
Bassum
Local Weather Summary from City Report
City observer notes December events with times and temperatures. Data includes maximum temperature, water temperature, bean temperature, and snowfall figures though some text is garbled and partially unreadable. The report references United States service officers and general city timing.
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Santa Een
United Sta
Secretary Naple Defends Indian Policy Amid South Dakota Row
Secretary Naple refused to discuss action on General Miles recommendation to remove South Dakota Indian agents and replace them with military officers. He warned against rumors of famine and accused critics of false claims while lamenting recent military bloodshed and denying responsibility.
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Washington
Naple
Miles
South Dakota
Rotary
Siooz
Typhus Epidemic Strikes Florence Regiment and Civilians
In Florence on January 6 a typhus fever outbreak kills ninety civilians in a few days. A regiment reports all but four men sick at once. About one hundred wells tested in the area show infection. The epidemic disrupts the St Dunlafs Cable Company area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence
Ninety Seven Bishops Petition on Columbus Beautification
A Rome paper notes ninety seven bishops signing a petition to His Holiness advocating Columbus beautification. The commentary suggests the hardy old tar would be astonished by such posthumous glorification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NT Dunlap
Rome
Biehops
Columbus
Princess Frederick Charles Palace Fire in Berlin
A fire broke out in the palace of Princess Frederick Charles on Wilhelmplatz early today. She gave immediate orders and her coolness prevented a catastrophe with very little damage.
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Beruix
Frederick Charles
Wilhelmplatz
Peculiar Custom House Seizure Report
Special telegram from New York reports seizures at the post office including four sets of false teeth hidden in a carved volume among fermyns for Charles James Bloomfield formerly bishop of London. The items were addressed to William Williams of Ann Arbor.
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New York
Charles James Bloomfield
Hishop
London
William Williams
Ann Arbor
Vatican Museum Admission Fees Delayed Until February
Rowe Jan 6 reports Vatican officials have postponed museum admission fees to February due to incomplete arrangements. The delay aims to address public excitement stirred by the planned charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rowe
Vatican Museum
Death of Minister Terrell’s Wife After Nine Week Illness
The wife of the American Minister Terrell died today of rheumatic fever after a nine week illness. Though here only 18 months, she was popular and had many friends.
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NY Dunlap
Broussers
Jan
Terrell
World News Briefs from Across the Water
Germany officially recognizes the Brazilian Republic. Nine deaths reported from Wortley England school disaster. Timothy Healy travels from Dublin to Paris to confer with William O'Brien. O Drien and Graw depart Paris for Boulogne sur Mer. Failures at Dublin bankers Linberat & Son expose £600,000. Arsara forbids Hebrew enrollment and expulsions. Jack McAuliffe arrives in New Orleans and heads to Galveston to join Dempsey. Italian tariff bill praised by Italian officials. Lumber dealer Wrmtser & Co. of Michigan City faces $150,000 assets, $50,000. Steam pipe explosion aboard Vesuvia injures crew. Danube near Pesth ice breaks and four bodies recovered. Cuban delegates present island commerce report to Spanish Government. Italian authoress Flautila Massa arrested in Trieste for treason writing. Tus Augusta Tallabasse and Gulf Railroad sold under foreclosure and bought by English capital. One hundred socialist delegates at conference led by Cy. 0 i. Morte elected to French Chamber replacing absconding Weskin. Genoa warehouses at Quai San Lazzaro destroyed by fire. two thousand bales burned. total loss rising.
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Germany
Wortley
England
Timothy Healy
Dublin
William O'Brien
Paris
O'Drien
Graw
Boulogne-sur-Mer
F. E. Linberat & Son
Arsara
Jack McAuliffe
New Orleans
Dempsey
Galveston
L. Wrmtser & Co
Michican City
Danube
Pesth
Flautila Massa
Trieste
Florence
Tus Augusta
Tallabasse
Gulf Railroad
Ipriani
M. Morte
Chamber of Deputies
St. Four
M. Rare Bayeses
Weskin
Quai San Lazzaro
Genoa
Blame Cast on Agent McLaughlin in Sitting Bull Killing
Curcaco Jan 6 The News cites definite authority alleging Indian Agent McLaughlin directed the killing of Sitting Bull. Army officers visited by a reporter suggest complaints against McLaughlin and other agents. Colonel Corbin notes General Miles has not received an official report and urges patience in assessing the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curcaco
McLaughlin
Sitting Bull
Department of the Missouri
Army
Corbin
Miles
Nebraska to receive government aid for Indian troubles
A Washington telegram to Nebraska Governor Thayer states rations will be issued for residents displaced by Indian troubles. Arms and ammunition may be drawn from Fort Hobinson if needed, with supplies to be sent from the arsenal. Special Relief Commissioner notes border towns alarm as National Guard units move toward the Northwest Nebraska border.
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Lixcons
Nen
Thayer
Washington
John M. Thayer
Nebraska
iAncoln
Fort Hobinson
Fort Redfield Proctor
Secretary of War
Mar
Ete Ville
Lincoln
National Guard
Chicago officer notes enlistment surge after Wounded Knee
Jan Carcase reports from Chicago that Captain Mathey of the Seventh Cavalry now in charge of the army recruiting office says enlistment applications have doubled since the Wounded Knee massacre. He recalls leading Troop K and notes his predecessor was slain near the Nez Perce outbreak while his successor died at Wounded Knee.
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Carcase
Jan. Y
Mathey
Seventh Cavalry
Chicago
Army
Wounded Knee
Mattey
Oe Wallace
Arrest of Johaan Deibel in Vienna for Four-Year Robbery
Vienna reports the arrest of Johaan Deibel for robbing his former employer Joseph Lobmeyer of 160,000 florins four years ago. Deibel held a prior position and is described as a former leader in welding and related tasks. The note ends with unrelated fragments about a Pittsburgh beauty and image batons.
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Vienna
Johaan Deibel
Joseph Lobmeyer
Larr Sckstn
Weldous
Enone
Cold Wave Spreads From Midwest To Quebec
A cold wave advancing from the northern lake region moved into Quebec driving temperatures down to 10 below and causing a sharp drop in Vermont New Hampshire and Maine. The storm earlier brought light snow to Pennsylvania New York and New England while remaining fair elsewhere outside North Atlantic storm areas.
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Pennsylvania
New York
New England
Block Island
North Atlantic
Montana
Lake
Quebec
Vermont
New Hampshire
Maine
River Telegrams Report Varied River Conditions
Telegrams from Morgantown Brownsville Warren Wheeling Cincinnati Louisville Evansville describe river levels in feet and inches, with trends like falling or rising. Weather notes accompany each location including clear cloudy or pleasant conditions and temperatures around freezing in the afternoon.
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Dispatch
Morgantown
Brownsville
Warren
Wheeling
Louis—tiver
Cincinnati
Louisville
Canal
Evaneville
Jtver
Exhibition space freed for Verestchagin display
Several groups withdrew from the music room to make room for the Veretschagin paintings. A history class led by Miss Killikelly, a physical culture class under Mrs. Park Painter, and the Allegheny Musical Society relinquished space. The Pittsburgh Academy of Science and Arts' House Committee voted to host them during the exhibition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Killikelly
Park Painter
Allegheny Musical Society
Pittsbore Academy of Science and Arts
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