Dempsey Fitzsimmons Fight Hype From New Orleans
New Orleans January 13. Reporting on a feistier betting scene for the Dempsey Fitzsimmons bout with Dempsey down in weight and viewed as strong. Heavy wagers circulate 2000 to 3200 while Chicago and New Orleans observers arrive. police and officials debate fight permits and venue arrangements for the center ring near St Charles Hotel.
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Fitzsimmons
Dempsey
New Greeans
Fitsimmons
Dempsy
Arthur Lyons
St. Louis
John Duffy
New Orleans
St. Charles
Jack McAuliffe
Jake Kitram
Jim Corben
Jesser Igh
Pollociane
Gloucester
Glaly
Simmons
Sullivan
St Charles Hotel
India
Conferees Meet to Form New Baseball Agreement
The January 15 preliminaries for the National League and American Association meetings convened at the Fife Avenue Hotel. Delegates including Thurman, SparIdino, Byrnes, Haroir, and Day discussed reserve rules and the Players League, aiming to resolve warlike tensions and renew the sport’s prominence.
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Lew Youx
National League
The
American Association
Fife Avenue Hotel
Messrs. Thurman
Columbs
Sparidino
Chleegey
H. Byrnes
Brooklyn
Haroir
Haltimore
Day
New York
Woeries
Levecue
Spaciting
Bpadlding
Imagee
Association
Billy O'Brien's Death Believed Murder in New York
The body of Billy O'Brien was found dead in New York after a morning admission to Flatbush Hospital. Authorities suspect homicide as the victim shows signs of bruising and facial injury.
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New York
Billy O'Brien
Flatbush Hospital
Jett
Wounded man faulted after police kicking claim
He suffered a head wound and a severe heart pain before dying. He alleged a police officer kicked him. The injured man was taken to hospital where he spoke incoherently. An investigation is underway into the incident.
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O'Brien
Famous pool duel sparks planned match in city
W H Clearwater confirms challenge to G N Kuntzch and covers a $0 forfeit. He demands a 5 by 10 table with ivory balls and either winner take all receipts or higher stakes with a fair division. Both experts plan to play within three weeks in a suitable building.
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W. H. Clearwater
G. N. Kuntzch
Clum
Kuntzch
Clearwater
Homewood Grand Circuit Races Set to Open July 21
Secretary McCracken of the Homewood Driving Park Association announced that the Grand Circuit races will begin July 21 in Homewood, with the circuit meetings running sequentially. He noted Detroit’s meeting may start a week earlier, potentially affecting schedules but not causing conflicts with Homewood.
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McCracken
Homewood Driving Park Association
Detroit
Boxing challenge targets local fighters in New Brictotay
The letter from BILL Wise of New BricutToy invites any local boxer to fight Roddy Mason or Young Dugan to a finish under Queensberry rules with two ounce gloves. He offers a purse via one or two athletic clubs for either of these bouts or for a bout against any other local man before a club for a purse. January 14.
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Roddy Mason
Young Dugan
Queensberry
Bill Wise
New BricutToy
Lane Grinder dog fight leads to ten informations filed
Humane Agent O'Brien presented ten informations before Alderman Heinbaur against men who attended the Lane-Grinder dog fight at Southside Driving Park Saturday night. He plans another batch today and says he will sue all identified attendees.
Local club leaders travel to New York for meetings
President ONeill and Manager Hanson left for New York to attend meetings on resolving club difficulties. Hanson hopes to secure two or three first class players before returning.
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O'Neill
Hanson
New York
Colored Lovers Exchange Pistol Shots At Turner Hall
Addison Gilmore and Emanuel Currys quarrelled over a brunette at a Turner Hall ball last night. In the street a fight followed and Curry shot Gilmore in the arm. Gilmore, who lives at 57 Logan Street, is hospitalized. Curry is still at large.
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Addison Gilmore
Emanuel Currys
Curry
Gilmore
Logan Street
No Warrant for Free Coinage Letter to Merrick and Moore
Secretary Windom states no law or warrant supports their demand for free coinage after presenting a silver brick at the Philadelphia mint. He writes to Merrick and Moore that the request cannot be granted.
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New York
Windom
Mesers
Merrick and Moore
Philadelphia
Price of Bar Silver
Special telegram reports New York trading on January 13 with London price at 54d and New York value at 1.065 dollars per ounce.
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New York
London
People Who Meet the Police in New York and Allegheny
A list of travelers and locals including J Palmer ONeill and C W Bassett visiting New York for a League meeting and others such as H C from Rochester and T W Phillips from New Castle. The item notes a wage worker injured in an altercation, a warrant issued for Charles Rippart, and several arrests for theft and immorality.
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J. Palmer O'Neill
New York
C. W. Bassett
Pietburg and Western
H.C
Rochester
T. W. Phillips
New Castle
WalTern VE
Oliver Chain Works
Allegheny
Charles Rippart
Rippart
Henry Gray
Richmond
Jacob Smithen
Kansas City
James McDermott
Carsonetree
Notable railroad and scholarly visitors at the Duquesne
George B. Hazlehurst E W Grieves and L J Buckley of the Baltimore and Ohio were at the Duquesne on a routine visit. Major Samuel B Wood and Captain Micajah Wood of Charlottesville Va were at the Anderson representing an improvement firm for Central Virginia. Miss Grace Van Wert Henderson returned to Allegheny College to pursue a classical course.
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George B. Hazlehurst
E W. Grieves
L. J. Buckley
Baltimore and Ohio Road
Duquesne
Samuel B. Wood
Micajah Wood
Charlottesville
Anderson
Central
Virginia
Grace van Wert Henderson
Allegheny College
Local notes on funeral, city tests and shop ads
The funeral for John Black of Wilkinsburg is set for today at 1. Rev. M. M. P. Paterson will conduct the service. The Allegheny sub-committee meets to hear reports from experts testing the city electric plant. German National Bank directors held their annual dinner at the Schlosser yesterday. Fresh Goods Daily January Sale of Muslin Underwear offers bargains from 25 cents up to finest stock. Jos. Horve & Co. at 609 621 Penn Avenue and G Bennett & Co leading hatters and furriers at Corner Wood Street and Fifth Avenue.
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John Black
Wilkinsburg
Jos
Faith in Parnell and efforts to settle dissensions
Stormy Belfast meeting of the Nationalist Society branch endorses Parnell after rescinding a confidence vote in the Irish party and seeks union with Mr. Gladstone on terms that satisfy British opinion and protect Irish interests. O'Brien speaks of efforts to heal rifts and rebuild trust among Irish factions and Liberals.
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N. S
Sexton
Parnell
Boulogne-sur-Mer
William O'Brien
Ireland
England
Logland
Joan Redmond
Dublin Telegraph
McCarthy
Mr. Parnell
Leomy
William Redmond
O'Reily
Gladstone
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Hawarden
Arnold Morley
Paris
Morley
O'Brien
John Dillion
United States
Dublin
National League
Justin McCarthy
Billingstate
Mr. Gladstone
John Redmond
Nations League
Longford
National League Party
Tnen
Parnellites
Duncan Trial Postponed in Breach of Promise Case
In the Central Criminal Court on January 13 an application was made to postpone Duncan of the Matrimonial News trial to the next session due to a pending appeal for a new trial in the breach of promise case. The prosecution did not oppose but said the defendant was divesting property to avoid damages. The court granted the postponement.
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Loxvox
Central Criminal Court
Duncan
Montreal City Loan Delegation Faces Stock Exchange Scrutiny
The Montreal treasury and aldermen bound for a proposed municipal loan may encounter trouble as the Stock Exchange indicates the loan was not fully subscribed. The delegation travels to secure the unsubscribed portion and may be asked for explanations by exchange officials.
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Low Pos
Montreal
Stock Exchange
Emigrants Land at Dover Bound for America
About 400 to 500 Russian Jewish emigrants were landed at Dover this afternoon en route to America. The shipment from Russia arrives as part of ongoing migration.
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Losnow
Dover
America
Assistance For Strikers And Nine Drowned On The Seine
The Provost of Edinburgh met a delegation of striking railroad workers and discussed settlement options with railroad directors. Scotch miners plan a conference with Dock Laborers and Carters unions to organize a general strike supporting the railroad strikers. Nine men drowned on the Seine as ice broke in midriver tragedy despite warnings against crossing the frozen river.
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Evrestineguh
Edinburgh
Amelie Rives Improves Health Says Paris Inquiries
Inquiries at the residence of Amelie Rives indicate she has improved in health after severe bronchitis. Doctors say she was not suffering from consumption and, if improvement continues, she will depart for Palermo Monday to seek a warmer climate as ordered by her physician.
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Amelie Rives
Paris
Palermo
War budget hikes and global notes across Europe
In St Petersburg the budget adds 4.6 million roubles for barracks and 4.5 million for navy. Spain reports heavy storm damage. Senor Martinez, head of Spain’s Chamber, is dead. Downton College of Agriculture in Salisbury destroyed by fire. M. Floquet reelected French Chamber president with 242 votes. Bristol to get a new coaling dock at Avonmouth to serve ocean steamers. Duke of Mecklenburg denounces Bismarck premiership offer. Chancellor von Caprivi says corn dues abolition proposals run to budget committee.
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Senor
M.A. Martinez
Spanish Chamber of Deputies
Downton College of Agriculture
Salisbury
England
M.floquett
French Chamber of Deputies
Bristol
Avonmouth
Duke of Mecklenburg
Prince Bismarck
von Caaprrior
Wyoming rancher blasts Indians and calls for hangings
A brawny Wyoming ranchman at Waynesburg argues that Tom Son would send Indians east and hang those who stay west. He praises violence, claims frequent robberies by Indians, says Rawlinson is 65 miles from his ranch on the Union Pacific, and condemns government policy of concentrated reservations while urging the tribes be scattered to prevent uprisings.
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Tom Son
Wyoming
Waynesburg
Wyomin
Rawlinson
Union Pacific
Drummer Beaten After Father Encounters Daughter at Depot
A Wilkinsburg man, passing through Union depot, meets his daughter with a New York silk hat drummer. Angered, he strikes Mr. Willis in the jaw, prompting a crowd. The drummer runs out, and the pair depart on the next train for Wilkinsburg.
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Wilkinsburg
Union Depot
New York
Mr. Willis
Smoke Issue Traced to Dalzell Building Furnace
Smoke rose from the Dalzell Building at Fourth Avenue and Grant Street shortly after 5 PM. Firemen found the furnace in the basement filled with soot. the flue could not carry it, the cellar filled, and smoke escaped via a cold air register to the roof. No damage occurred.
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New Dalzell
Fourth Avenue
Grant Street
Tunneling Under Strait Possibly Linking Island Route Urged
OriTawa reports Sir John Macdonald urged considering tunneling under the straits to connect with Prince Edward's Island. A survey of the proposed route was submitted for review.
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OriTawa
Prince Edward's Island
Sir John Macdonald
Steam pipe burst scalds three Edison workers
Three men employed in the boiler room of the Edison Electric Light Company's building were badly scalded when a steam pipe burst this morning. Doctors say they fear for their lives.
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Philadelphia
Edison Electric Light Company
Fragmented 19th Century News Tidbits From Telegraphed Dispatches
A compilation of terse notices spans education reforms in Russia, finances in New York and Ohio, tariff effects on Canadian markets, and local incidents. Entries cite figures like New York State Treasurer 1890 totals, a Fayette county burglary in Indiana, and gas shutoffs in Columbus. Reports of strikes in France, riots in Kentucky, and a Montreal bonds transfer appear amid scattered political notes and trade talks.
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New York
Wilkesbarre
Susquehanna
Columbus
Dominion
William Warren
Fayette County
Auchel
France
Telegram Weather Summary from Morgantown and Nearby
Special telegrams report river levels and weather: Morgantown river at 10 feet 10 inches and falling with cloudy skies and 25 degrees at 4 PM. Brownsville river 16 feet and falling with cloudy weather and 23 degrees. Warren river 2.3 feet and stationary with fair and cold conditions. Allegheny Junction river 10 feet 8 inches and falling with cloudy cold. Louisville river falling at 11.3 to canal and 8.1 to foot of locks with mud, weather clear and cold.
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Morgantown
Brownsville
Warren
Allegheny Junction
Canal
Illinois Free Coinage Favors Silver Move
In SpringfieldJanuary 13 1880 session opens with bills. House passes a resolution endorsing free coinage of silver and directs Clinots Senator to back the Senate bill. Republicans abstain while farmers side with Democrats. Also J R R McKee linked to Harrison plans to move to Boston with Thomson-Houston Electric.
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Springfield
Ind
House
Senate
Boston
J. BR. McKee
Harrison
Thomson-Houston Electric Company
Indianapolis
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