Herdics Portfolio Reveals Offspring Plans and Racing News
Frank Herdic arrives in city with talk of horses on track and season prospects. The piece discusses Sire Bros reinstatement attempts, rival bids by Rosaline Wilkes and Prince Wilkes, and Herdic's challenge offers with Phil Wilkes. It previews pacers, track plans, and upcoming meetings including Grand Circuit plans and weather impacts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aupee
Aoonis Arguron
Rey Wicra
Gossip, Jr
Mike Wwema Lyn
Bessemer
Wilcox
Bow % Jewett
Allen Meid
Lady Wilkin
Balsora Wilkes
Ulster Belie
Jacob Rua
Seaeia
Gacom
Libby S
Texas
Johnny Goldsmith
Adonia
Herdic
Canada
Unite State
Keefe Plans to Pitch Return as Public Library Battles
Tim Keefe, unsettled on a Hants pitching deal, expands into a Cambr idge area sporting goods business while holding land near Harvard for a proposed public library. He declined offers, including 8 000, and seeks 90 000 with hopes to sign for 160 000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tim Keefe
Hants
Sporting
Tim
Custetnes
Masa
Keefe
Harvard College
Cambridge
Timothy J. Keefe
Poultry Association Elects Officers at Western Pennsylvania Meeting
The Poultry Association of Western Pennsylvania held its annual meeting at a Smithfield Street store. Reports showed good finances as officers were elected for two months: President Edward Greeg, Vice President W Myers, Treasurer A Stevens, Secretary C BH. Budgets listed Joilson, G Soom, Moranaes Handel. The group set admission from 1 to 12 AM at 25 cents and daily closing deeds from noon, with three tickets for one dollar.
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Poultry Associat Western Pennsylvania
Smithfield Street
Edward Greeg
W. (. Myers
A. Stevens
Bb. Joilson
G. Soom Moranaes Handel
Proscelenal Sculliers Headed to San Francisco Training Race
Jake Gaudaur Al Tamm and John Coons depart for San Francisco with plans for Gaudaur to train for a high stake race against champion William Connor scheduled in March for a prize of 1000 pounds a side.
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Fereciall Telegham
St. Lovi
Jake Gaudaur
al Tamm
John Coons
San Francisco
Hamm
Gaudaur
William Connor
John Teemer
Acctompany
NeKeespart
Dempsey and Costigan Clash at Academy of Music
A crowded Academy of Music last night watched Jack Dempsey display his famed speed and punch. Dempsey declared plans to meet Mevive ll in a future bout while asserting confidence over Costigan in a likely title clash.
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Dempery
Academy of Music
Jack Dempsey
Denny Costigan
Dempsey
Caine Selene
Kilrain and Mitchell plan Sullivan bout as talks progress
In New York Jake Kilrain and Charley Mitchell arrive amid talk of a Sullivan match. Kilrain expects a smooth negotiation, aims to train near New Orleans if needed, and hints at plans to visit Baltimore and Troy while Mitchell doubts Sullivan will fight and cites financial strain and sparring tours for them both.
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New York
Jake Kilrain
Charley Mitchell
Cleveland
Kilrain
Sullivan
Baltimore
New Orleans
Jackson
Troy
Mitchell
Jack
Cardiffs Confidence in Big Fight Update
The 1 round Cardiff Fell bout is moved to January 2. Cardiff trains hard at 18 pounds and will weigh under 178 pounds in Washington. Fell doubles down on training and aims to win, saying he held back against Fahey to avoid exposing Cardiff. If victorious, Cardiff plans a Frisco bout with Jackson.
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Sr. Pari
Mixx
Cardiff
Fell
Washington Hink
Matt Fahey
Michigan
Frisco
Jackson
Bold Offer Sparks Challenge at East End Wrestling
Jim Conners, trainer at East End Gymnasium, publishes a challenge to Gus Hall alleging talk of using his name for a wrestling match this Saturday. He offers $10 for each fall Hall scores off him under catch-as-catch-can rules at any suitable venue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Conners
East End
Gus Hall
Mr. Hall
Champion Collie Stock Boosted in Pittsburg Show dogs
On the eve of a dog show, Pittsburg stock of standard bred collies grows through R W Isenthal and George Wills. They purchased a bitch from Baron Rothschild's line in As, producing five fine puppies sired by Rob Roy 17 with dam Belle Scott. The sire is a prize winner and the puppies attract attention from fanciers.
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Pittsburg
R. W. Isenthal
Allegheny
George Wills
Baron Rothschild
Rob Roy
Belle Scott
The Sportsmen's Officers Elected at Western Pa Association
The annual meeting of the Sportsmen's Association of Western Pennsylvania elected officers. President Edward Gregg. Vice presidents include D C Philips B F Wilson and Captain J D Risver. Secretary Treasurer J C Brown. Naturalist H S A Stewart. Board of Directors named Charles H Shinkle George H Lawrence Gen Gorman Thomas Herriott James M Bell. Election committee John Caldwell Jr J H Charles Hare Bensmin Hakewell Jr D P Corwin William M Kennedy Jamee McGregor.
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Sportsmen's Association of Western Pennsylvania
Edward Gregg
Thiee
D.C. Philips
B. F. Wilson
J. D. Risver
Secre A
J. C. Brown
H. S.A. Stewart
Charles H. Shinkle
George H. Lawrence
Gen. Gorman
Thomas Herriott
James M. Bell
John Caldwell, Jr
J. H
Charles Hare
Benismin Hakewell
D. P. Corwin
William M. Kennedy
Jamee McGregor
Bill to Amend Pool Selling on Race Tracks
A bill to amend state law on pool selling at race tracks was received in the city. The main provisions were published in yesterday's discrepancy. Local horsemen orally endorsed the leading features, and it is likely to become law without trouble.
HoGee Signed with Brooklyn and Local Baseball News
HoGees signs with Brooklyn. Lew Dickenson visits the city. Jack Ashton challenges Wannop for 1000 dollars. Masagee Shaersig seeks exhibition games with New York and Boston. A Glenour race in New Haven ends with listed players. Cincinnati team paid 7 000 for its 1582 American championship. 34 for 1588 fourth place. St Louis Browns may issue pool room bulletins next season. University of Pennsylvania baseball committee secures 4 000 loan to build a cage for practice by February 14. Kilroy brothers vs Mason’s indoor team at the State Fair Grounds ends 11 to 0 with Kilroys defeated. Smith and Mason’s pitcher shine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HoGees
Brooklyn
Lew Dickenson
Jack Ashton
Wannop
Masagee Shaersig
Athletics
New York
Boston
New Haven
Conn
Troost
Cincinnati
Tle
St. Louis Browns
Sa Tt
von der Abe
University of Pennsylvania
Kilroy Brothers
Johnson
Mason
State Fair Grounds
Kilroys
Smith
Mat Kilroy
Proved his prophecy Silk’s death by self strangulation
A man in Normal telegraphed to Mrs Silk in Milwaukee predicting John Silk would die soon. He then collapsed in the snow, claimed death would relieve his suffering, and hanged himself with a silk handkerchief in his jail cell as officers watched. The death occurred at 5 am.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomixetos
John Silk
Milwaukee
Tom John Silk
Silk
Extensive forgeries shake Elmira insurance ring
C N Cunningham an insurance agent for Mutual Life of New York fled Elmira with forged New York drafts totaling 22 889 obtained by passing checks of insurance officers. He exchanged them for New York drafts and cashed them then fled by train. Police recovered the money and arrested him in Hoboken upon arrival.
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Elmira
N. Y
C. N. Cunningham
Mutual Life Insurance Company of
New York
Canal Bank
Merchants’ National Bank
Chemong Bank
Insurance Company
Cunningham
Hoboken
Governor Hovey Inauguration Calls for Election Reform
Indianapolis January 14 Governor Hovey’s inaugural speech condemns election corruption and bribery. He urges strict voter registration limits precinct sizes barriers at polls and criminal penalties for vote buying including lifelong disfranchisement for bribers and bribed. He also backs local option on alcohol and free school textbooks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hovey
Firet
General Assembly
President Elect Harrison Attends Governor Hoveys Reception
INDIANAPOLIS January 14 The public reception at the Capitol by Governor Hovey and state officials attracted over 1 000 people in line by closing time General and Mrs Harrison attended in full dress greeting friends and joining a grand inaugural ball in the first ever such event in Indianapolis
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Indianapolis
Capitol
Hovey
Chase
Harrison
Orem Ata
Haytien Republic indemnity settled for seized steamer
A Port au Prince special says indemnity for the seizure of the Haytien steamer has been agreed at 120000 dollars. Of this, 50000 dollars was paid to the owners today and the remainder will be paid in equal installments on March 1 and June 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Port Au Prince
Hayti
Caution Special Telegram on Pennsylvania Senator Caucus
A Dover dispatch reports at the State House in Harrisburg a long caucus for nominating a U S Senate candidate. Ballots from eight to twenty show stubborn party lines with Treat Massey Higgins Smithers and Lafland repeatedly receiving votes as Kent county delegates retire.
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Dover
Den
Quay
W. W. Dudley
Keee
Treat
State House of Representatives
R. A. Davis
H. H. Morgan
Downham
Sussex County
Ee Ie
Massey
Smither
Higgins
Lafland
Secon
J. L. Willis
Smithers
Kent County
Trent
State Librarian Urges Reform and Funding In Report
In Hagerstown on January 14 State Librarian Egle criticized the library for lacking a circulating collection and too much light literature. He pushes for complete files of state mementos, annual binding needs, a special appropriation for rebinding, and new catalogues while noting 160000 volumes with 5000 added this year and crowded facilities.
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CTS
Patoch
Haxnispurc
Egle
One of the Absentees Senator Jones Returns to Senate
Special telegram from Washington reports Senator Jones of Nevada in the Senate for the first time this session. He stays only five minutes and is noted as chair of the Contingent Expenses Committee, with many vouchers needing his signature. The piece contrasts his absence with Senator Stewart who is always in his seat.
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Secator Jones
Nevada
Senate
Priteq
Washington
Jones
Stewart
Fair
Sharon
Mr. Sharon
Hat Identifies Burglars in Bluff Street Case
Late at night John Eurich heard invaders at his Bluff Street residence. Two youths fled. one dropped a hat with the name Charley Conley on its inside band. Charley confessed involvement, blaming Henry Crane as instigator. Crane recently released from Reform School, both arrested by Allegheny officers.
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John Eurich
Bluff Street
Fitzgerald
Charley Conley
Grantham Street
Allegheny
Wen
Mrs. Conley
Charley
Eurich
Henry Crane
Reform School
Death at the Gould Mansion Wife of Jay Gould
A heavy grief band hangs on the door of 579 Fifth Avenue as Mrs. Gould dies. Funeral plans are set for 9:30 a.m. Wednesday in the parlors with Rev. John R Paxton of West Presbyterian Church to conduct. Jay Gould initially wanted a private service but later invited the family. Mrs Gould was a member of the Collegiate Dick Lee Church at Fifth Avenue and Twenty First Street.
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Jay Gould
New York
Gould
Fifth Avenue
John R. Paxton
West Presbyterian Church
Aes, Namnane
Rederi * Tor
Dick Lee
Twenty-first Street
Floquet Clashes Over Secret Service Remarks in Chamber
Paris January 14 M Floquet head of the French government challenged M Laur to justify his charges about the secret service fund in a chamber dispute. Laur said he would refer the allegations to a jury and send seconds unless Floquet retracted. Floquet refused to retract or accept seconds.
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Paris
M. Floquet
Council of Ministers
M. Laur
Chamber of Deputies
Department of the Loire
Chamber
Opening of the Landtag in Berlin Declares Peace Assured
The Emperor of Germany opened the Landtag in Berlin with pomp. He asserted cordial relations with other nations and optimism for peace. A notable rise in savings banks by 200,000,000 marks signals improving trade and a tax reduction.
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Germany
Berlin
Landtag
White Hall
Prince Bismarck
Election for Reichstag seat at Breslau fails to yield majority
In Breslau an election for Herr Kraecker’s successor produced vote totals for Kuehn 7799 Friedlander 5533 Tschocke 4585 and others 1481. A second ballot will be required. The East Africa bill faces delays as East Africa Company reports a 665000 mark loss from the rebellion and seeks claims on the Sultan of Zanzibar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boeing
Herr Kraecker
Breslau
Kuehn
Friedlander
Freiseninger
Tschocke
Carter
The
East Africa Company
Reichstag
Bundesrath
East Africa
Zanzibar
East Trica
Panama Canal Company share issue and status declared
Paris January 14 The Political Council of the Panama Canal Company says the concern is civil not commercial and cannot be declared bankrupt. The Banque Parisienne plans a first issue of 30,000,000 francs with a possible second issue if needed. The new company gains old rights including lottery bonds. original holders get 80 percent of net profits after remuneration.
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Paris
Panama Canal Company
Banque Parisienne
Will Colonize Abyssinia Expedition Arrives at Svakim
The Austrian steamer Amphitryte from Trieste reaches Svakim with M. Atchinoff and 100 Cossacks including women and children aboard. The party aims to found a colony in Abyssinia and will travel on to Morro. The Italian gun-boat Barberito will guard them to the landing on Italy’s littoral. the Cossacks say they have French permission to land at Obock.
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Svakim
Amphitryte
Trieste
M. Atchinoff
Abyssinia
Amphitrate
Irish Patriots Routed by Police in Waterford Clash
A Waterford dispatch reports 14 demonstrators jailed for the Manchester martyrs event were escorted to prison by police and a crowd. Police clubs sparked a clash, injuring several people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterford
Manchester
News of Stanley: Geog Steamer Likely Brings Word
The Movement Geographique steamer Stanley, with Lieutenant Kerkhoven and a vanguard party, left Stanley Falls September 30 to establish a camp near Arawhimi. A dispatch about Stanley departed Banana December 17 and is expected to reach Leopoldville by steamer.
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Breussels
Mouvement Geographique
Stanley
Stanley Falls
Leopoldville
The
Falls
Stanley Pool
Kerkhoven
Arawhimi
Banana
White Caps Attempt to Forcem Dowell to Work Ends with Escape
A Telegram from Houston reports fifteen masked White Caps captured Wm Dowell at his home in the night, tied a rope to a telegraph cross arm, and hoisted him briefly before he escaped. Dowell was recaptured but freed again as rescuers arrived, with threats to continue their vigil. Separate item notes Mr Smith of Lancaster cancelling an engagement due to threats from letters about Messanin.
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Indiana
Dowell
Smith
Lancaster
Pretty wood sawers spark dime museum contest
A New York telegram reports in Saco Mo a dime museum features a female wood sawing contest. Eight or nine times daily the prettily described contestants saw wood on bucksaws as the audience dictates. Miss Saco won several rounds, with prize at engagement end at 500 dollars and a forthcoming gold watch and chain for the next winner.
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Dispatch
New York
Saco
Miss Saco
Potential Lynching Stirs Pratt Mines Area in Alabama
In Pratt Mines near Birmingham yesterday and today a deadly assault and child killing raised a panic. Mrs. Kellum, identifying suspects, initially condemned one man, then wavered. George Meadows appeared as the primary suspect guarded by 20 armed citizens awaiting her resolution before a possible lynching tomorrow. Deputies found a quiet crowd, while the coroner continued the investigation.
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Birmingham
Ala
Pratt Mines
Kellum
Sunday Dinner Party at Senator Palmer's House
Washington January 14. Senator Palmer of Michigan hosted a Sunday evening dinner for 18 guests with Irish linen yellow floral centerpieces and roses. Attendees included Postmaster General Dickinson and notable visitors such as Justice Lamar and General Greeley. After dinner music featured performances by amateur classical musicians.
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Palmer
Senator Palmer
Michigan
la France
Marechal Neil
Dickinson
Justice Lamar
Manderson
General Greeley
Lieutenant Miles Dies of Yellow Fever Aboard Yantic
Lieutenant Charles Richard Miles U S N died at 10 PM aboard the Yantic after a bout with yellow fever. The Cincinnati born officer, an Annapolis math instructor, had two hours notice to join the Yantic and had been ordered to the Asiatic squadron. He leaves a wife and two children at Norfolk, Virginia. His death marks the second yellow fever death on board with two other patients recovering.
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C. R. Miles
New York
Charles Richard Miles
Hayti
Miles
Annapolis
Darien
Cincinnati
Brooklyn
Polytechnic Institute
United States Naval Academy
Bargains on Carpets and Rugs At Pittsburg Storefront
Velvet carpets and rugs advertised with deep discounts from regular prices. Brussels and tapestry pieces listed from 12 to 80 cents per square foot with many sizes and mats. lace curtains and portieres offered. Store promises entire stock at sale prices, no old stock, carpentry services touted, urges quick visit.
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Brussels
Pittsburg
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Sporting Notes
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