Pittsburg Phil Learns He Is One of Eight Heirs
In a Fifth Avenue saloon Phil and brothers learn they share in a grandfather’s will. Eight heirs, including Phil and his cousin, stand to inherit about 40 000 each from a farm turned oil wealth in Butler county. Phil departs for New Orleans to place bets before returning to contest the claim.
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Pittsburg
Fifth Avenue
Phil
George Smith
William
Christopher Smith
Butler County
Calid
Mr. Smith
Judges Son
Ope Os
Farr
Smith
cGeorge Smith
New Orleans
Oio
Kalamazoo stock farm profits spark racehorse talk
Senator Stockbridge of Michigan touts a Kalamazoo stock farm venture, claiming $74,000 capital yielded over 1000 in three years while highlighting Bel Boy, a horse bought for 5000 and later sold at 4000, now racing in the 220 class at age four.
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Senator Stockbridge
Michigan
Kalamazoo
Mr. Browne
Bel Boy
Stanford
Pugilist Jack Hyams Makes Cash Claims on Liverpool Bout
New York report from January 6 notes English lightweight Jack Hyams among City of Berlin passengers awaiting Liverpool. He says his recent fight with McAuliffe paid well but not for him due to his manager controlling the money, citing about 1575 dollars in receipts. He complains expenses were rich and divided, with Pony Moore paying him 14.80 dollars but leaving him with little redress. He vows to settle matters and warn others with his character once back.
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New York
Berlin
Liverpool
Jack Hyams
McAuliffe
Pateena Ede
En- Pony
Moore
Eer
Senate
Charles Sumner
Little Nation
Hors
Capitol
Senate Chamber
Clara
Yale College
Europe
Washington
Mr. Powers
Guard’ Company
Yeomen Se Company
Meni Compa
Prize fight near Michigan line pits Cobins against Kennard
Toreono hosts a morning boxing match across the Michigan line featuring Mike Cobins of Manchester England versus Jim Kennard a mixed heritage fighter from St. Paul Minnesota. Cobins wins after a hard contest as crowds disperse to avoid late trouble following the bout.
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Toreono
Mike Coblins
Manchester
England
Jim Kennard
St. Paul
Minn
Michigan Line
Queensherry
Cobarn
Midoight
Jack Manian
Columbus
Stortine
Billee Taylor Heads to Cincinnati for Talks
Genial baseball figure Billee Taylor will depart for Cincinnati today. He holds three tour offers for next season and will seek friends’ advice before deciding. His move is watched as a prudent investment for any club seeking pitching or infield value.
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Biller Taylor
Billee” Taylor
Cincinnati
Billee
Smiling Mickey Hughes Refuses Brookyln Club Contract
Mickey Hughes balks at a 2000 season offer plus 90 and a claimed 6 more. He asserts his value equals Caruthers and departs after sarcasm. Last season he played 39 games for 2664 total, drawing 666 per game amid idol status before club official labels his pride swollen and comments he’ll return once cranium shrinks.
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Mickey Hughes
Brooklyn
Hughes
Mickey
Caruthers
Sporting Times
Sullivan heads to Toronto amid Kilrain clash rumors
Boston reports John L. Sullivan departs for Toronto amid fanfare and a vow to avoid ceding demands. At the depot crowds cheered as Sullivan noted the wild goose chase. Toronto dispatches place Parson Davies and W. E. Harding in talks to sign articles for the Sullivan Kilrain fight, with Kilrain's side reportedly yet to appear.
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Boston
John L. Sullivan
Toronto
Jack Barnett
Ian Murphy
Sullivan
Toronto Dispatch
Parson Davies
Chicago
W. E. Harding
New York
Richard K. Fox
Rossin House
Kil
Manager Lang Explains Club Plans for Next Season
William Lang, manager of the local baseball team Our Boys, spoke last evening on the club’s intentions. He said they cannot join the County League due to work commitments, prefer outside arrangements, and expect to field a strong Western Pennsylvania team with Dietz and Smith as key players. He mentions potentially buying Zanesville uniforms if that club disbands and losing Erie uniforms if Zanesville stays active.
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William Lang
Anager
Jane
Liberty
Pennsylvania
Dietz and Smith
Zanesville
Erie
Remarkable Wagon Performance by Early Trotter Tests
Mr. Foster Palmer recalls General Knox and Gideon ridden by Rysdyk's Hambletonian line. Palmer once pulled Cloudman in a wagon trial with two men, finishing a half mile in 1 10. He claimed Cloudman could hold his own against a thoroughbred mare in a brush down a straight. His best mile trial stood at 2 26.
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Foster
Palmer
General Knox
Gideon
Rysdyk
Hambletonian
Cloudman
Hiram Drew
Mr. Palmer
Mr. Goodspeed
Colonel Law
Erago
Clow
Skowhegan
Connie Murphy Sues For Release From Reservation
HAVERHILL MASS January Cornelius B Murphy star pitcher for the Syracuse Stars in 1885 has retained William H Moody Esq in a suit to obtain his release from reservation He claims the Stars barred by the reservation clause cannot prevent his signing with another team Moody has written to Nick Young as Murphy has received better offers Syracuse is likely to lose its chief attraction
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Haverhill
Mass
Cornelius B Murphy
Syracuse Stars
William H. Moody
New England
New England League
Connie
Stars
Moody
Nick” Young
Syracuse
Columbus Filling Its Ranke
Columbus club has purchased the release of McTammany of Kansas City and will sign him. President Von der Ahe of Bleoteee into the local pannage tpent will not likely want of them. In case Von der Ahe does not act any arrangements have been made for the purchase of Daily and Donnelly of Washington, Orr has signed a contract for Columbus.
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Columbus
Tite Dispatch
ColumeErs
Columbus Club
McTammany
Kansas City
von der Ahe
Bleoteee
Sporting Notes: Texas League organized and trades debated
The report covers signings and trade interests across leagues. Sneed signs with Toledo, Bostox seeks to swap Wise for Rowe, Wilkie Collins pacer Balsora Wilkes sees $6000 bid rejected, Conway release possible to Detroit, Hamilton’s IL status, Ward feature in King Times, Rowe’s Brotherhood aid questioned, Chapmax to manage Syracuse, two boxing bouts at Pelican Club, trotter shipments from California to New York, a near-fight between Crendon and Dunlap, and indoor ball plans for NYC and Boston venues.
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Jack Sneed
Toledo
Bostox
Sam Wise
Jack Rowe
Ayn
Wilkie Collins
Pacer
Balsora Wilkes
New York
Dick Conway
Boston
Detroit
Hamilton
King Times
Johnny Ward
Brotherhood
Jack Chapmax
Buffalo Club
Syracuse
Iucky
Washington
Fuller
Hewitt
Ward
Senate
Pelican Club
Paddy Duffy Lee Gleason
Frank Crendon
Cork
Ireland
Jack Smith
California
Donnie
France
F.C. Mers
Charles FE
Mace
Madison Square Garden
Mechanics’ Institute
Bijou Theater to Be Enlarged to Seat 3000
The Bijou Theater lessees R M Gulick Co plan to enlarge the Bijou by removing the ground floor and making the entrance level with the street. An extra gallery will bring the total to three and increase seating to about 3,000, creating the largest theater in the area by next season.
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Larecest
R. M. Gulick & Co
Opening of Elmer Street Presbyterian Chapel services
The Elmer Street Presbyterian Chapel opened for public service yesterday morning with Rev. W. P. Shrom leading. The week of services continues with speakers W. Ralston, C. S. McClelland, and H. T. McClellan McClelland, adding to the inaugural events.
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Elmer Street Presbyterian Chapel
W. P. Shrom
D. D
Ar . W. Ralston
McClelland
H. T. McClel
Queer House Fight Shapes Next Congress Rules Clash
The House battle over a rules change stalls business and may set a precedent for the Fifty-first Congress. Cannon, Reed, and Carlisle back the move to force votes on the Oklahoma and Pacific railroad bills, while Randall and others oppose. The dispute draws in Reed, Springer, Anderson, Barnes, and many Democrats, with Republicans split and speculation of next year’s outcomes. The controversy intensifies as party lines blur and the chamber teeters on a decisive procedural moment.
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Astwood
St. Domingo
Washington
House
Oklahoma
Committee On Rules
Cannon
Illinois
Reed
Vgs Fe
Carlisle
Randall
Oklahoma and Pacific
Regee
Keifer
Maine
Springer
Anderson
Kansas
Town
Barnes
Georgia
Blaine Sees Warm Sunday Welcome on Washington Visit
Washington dispatch reports Blaine had a quiet day with several politicians calling him before sundown. He and Phelps dined with B H Warder and wife, then walked toward Rock Creek and along Connecticut Avenue amid growing crowds. He studied the Admiral Dupont statue near his house as the circle outside his residence was recently improved.
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Washington
Mr. Blaine
Mr. Phelps
B. H. Warder
Rock Creek
Connecticut Avenue
Admiral Dupont
Club dispute over German invitation shocks Washington society
A prominent young society man, member of the Bachelors' Cotillion Club, resigns after the club unanimously refuses inviting the wife of a wealthy resident to a first German. Rumors of an unpleasant past abroad accompany the stir, with calls for the grounds of the refusal to be disclosed.
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Washington
Bachelors’ Cotillion Club
Weet End
Out of the Country Yet Not Forgotten by His Countrymen
A special telegram from Washington reports Consul H. C. C. Astwood of St. Domingo remains in his post and salary amid controversy over aiding a showman to obtain Columbus bones for a museum exhibit. The piece recalls his early public life as a Republican Louisiana legislator and notes his outspoken political style.
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WasHinday
Sunday Herald
Astwood
St. Domingo
H. C. C. Astwood
United States
H.C. C. Astwood
Louisiana
Spenkah
Professor’s trial reveals sugar test and hidden machine claim
The room is examined, sugar barrels shown, and a supposed process demonstrated under strict guard. The professor’s actions include selecting from sizes, rechecking the room and window, and revealing a refined sugar barrel to prove the claim, while asserting the process achieves all that is claimed.
Morier Forgery Charge Sparks German Press Debate
Berne, January 6. German newspapers attack Sir R D Morier over alleged forgery in the Barane letter. The Post accuses Morier, while Komische Zeitung, Vossische Zeitung, and Weser Zeitung publish rebuttals, praising or condemning the charges and questioning sources and proof.
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Beruix
R. D. Morier
Baraine
Morier
Journal Des Debats
Post
Komische Zeitung
Bazaine
Vossiche Zeitung
Weser Zeitung
Basaine
Foreign Office
Remedies for Divorce Lecture at Temple Emanuel
A New York lecture on marriage and divorce argues that divorce rates harm society. Dr Joseph Silverman proposes a uniform federal marriage law or stronger state laws to protect the venture, with sacredness and fidelity as core remedies. He endorses examining a couple's fitness before marriage and punishing perjured vows.
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New York
Dispatch
Temple Emanuel
Fifth Avenue
Joseph Silverman
Union
Congress
Silverman
Boulanger One Supporter Wins In Paris Vote Odd
In Somme General Montaudon Boulangist elected to the Chamber by 7539. In Charente Ferieure M Duport Boulangist defeats Republican by 9449. Boulangist General pledges support to Panama bondholders and buys 25 more canal shares. Clemenceau era session names Jacques Seine President candidate against Boulanger. Jacques proclaimed sole candidate amid applause.
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Somme
General Montaudon
Chamber of Deputies
Charente
Ferieure
M. Duport
General Boulanger
Panama
Republican Congress
M. Clemenceau
M. Jacques
Council of the Seine
Civil Service Rules Expanded for Railway Mail Service
The Civil Service Commission and the President approved rules governing admission to and changes in the railway mail service. Examinations cover orthography reading copy work penmanship arithmetic letter writing and U S geography. Ages range from 15 to 44 with veteran allowances. Promotions fill vacancies and six months probation precedes permanent appointment or discharge. Transfers between railway mail and post offices allowed.
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Washington
Civil Service Commission
United States
Rhode Island
Delaware
Going Back to College Crowds Pittsburg Students at Depot
A large crowd of Pittsburg boys gathered at Union Depot last night as they prepared to return to Eastern colleges after the holidays. The scene reflected the bustle of the season with students farewells and travel arrangements clear for departure.
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Pittsburg
Union Depot
Eastern
Is the Standard Oil Trust Doomed by Market Decline
New York January 6 report on the Standard Oil Trust notes a six month fall in certificate value, large private sales, and heavy trading at the Real Estate Exchange. It cites reduced storage revenue, diminishing Pennsylvania oil, Ohio oil’s limited conversion to illuminant, and rising ocean freight costs shaping a wary outlook for the trust’s future and competition from Russian oil.
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Standard Oil Trust
Pennsylvania
Ohio
New York
America
Stock Exchange
Real Estate Exchange
Charles Allardyce
Ituay Ponce
Harold Dollner
Eigancapes
John Defeller
John D. Rockefeller
Broadway
Bowling Green
Mr. Rockefeller
P Ivania
National Transit Company
The
Standard
Lima
Buckeye
Chicago
Baku
Europe
Batoum
Black Sea
United Kingdom
London
Abre Polberes
Rexebiahers Berees
Euromar
Hethngle
American Oil Company
Divorce Ends Soprano's Marriage From Gilmore's Band
Special telegram from New York reports soprano Ella Louise de Carlo of the Unitarian Church split from Angelo de Carlo, Gilmore's Band cornetist. The wife secured an absolute divorce after testimony alleging misconduct with a female servant. the couple had wed in 1878 after his arrival from Italy and lived at 211 East Fifty-seventh Street.
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New York
Unitarian Church
Fifth Avenue
Forty-fifth Street
Gilmore
Angelo de Carlo
Ella Louise de Carlo
Italy
Jersey City
de Carlo
Theater
East Fifty-seventh Street
General Increase in Clearances Across Nations Week
Boston January 6 The Business Barometer reports a general rise in clearances with Pittsburg resisting the trend. The table uses dispatches from leading clearing houses to show gross exchanges for the week ended January 5, 1889, and compares percent changes to the same week last year.
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Pittsburg
Boston
United States
Evenly Divided Senate Influence in West Virginia
Charleston January 6 The State Senate stands Republicans 13 Democrats 12 and Union Labor 1. It seems Senator Bob Carr Union Labor will be named President by Republicans and could succeed to the Governor’s office if Goff is inaugurated and later elected US Senator. Republicans need Carr’s vote and may secure it, narrowing the Democratic joint-ballot majority to one. The situation is highly interesting with both sides confident.
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Charleston
W. Va
State Senate
Bob Carr
Senate
Goff
United States
Carr
A Proposition to Nailers in Bellaire
Bellaire nailers idle six months consider a move to a Western gas town mill. They may become stockholders or take non stock positions. If Bellaire Nail Works does not improve soon, the town may lose many longtime residents.
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Bellaire
Pennsylvania Teachers' Association selects Altoona meeting dates
The Eos Committee members D. B. Keith T. A Snyder X Snyder G M Brumbaugh and J H Michener met in Harrisburg and set July 9 to 11 for the association’s gathering in Altoona. Cardinal Manning writes on public schools urging parental control, with a paper based on Montgomery statistics to be published in England and America.
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D. 8. Keith
Altoona
T. A. Snyder
Lehigh
X. Snyder
Reading
M. G. Brumbaugh
Huntingdon
J. H. Michener
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Teachers’ Association
Harrisburg
Butchers' Association Backs National Dress Beef Fight
The valley Butchers' Association in annual session resolved to support the Butchers' National Protective Association of the United States against the four large dressed beef companies. A public meeting will be called.
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Chicago
Daytor
Butchers’ Association of
This Valley
Butchers’ National Protective Association of the
United States
Wealthy Sneak Foiled by Forged Check Arrest
NEWARK O January 6 Earnest Reinhart was arrested for forging C T Brown’s name to a check and obtaining goods. Police found money hidden in his toes mouth and necktie. He carried a ticket to Pittsburg and showed a concealed wealth while being taken into custody.
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Howea Sharper
Newark
Earnest Reinhart
C. T. Brown
Pittsburg
The Pope Praises Fortitude of Irish People
A letter from the Pope read in Down and Connor churches expresses sympathy with the Irish in present suffering and praises their marvelous fortitude.
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Dublin
Down and Connor
White House Reception Reflects Mrs Cleveland’s Charm
Correspondents describe the New Year reception at the White House with officers from the army and navy in ornate uniforms mingling with Mrs Cleveland and Cabinet families. The scene recalls the 1897 debut and highlights Mrs Cleveland’s unaffected grace, Capitol oddities like Aunt Clara, and Powers’ hotel quest near the Yeomen of the Guard tour.
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Executive Mansion
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