Final Arrangements for Local Dog Fight Draw Big Champions
A lively meeting at John Kelly's in New York features Cal McCarthy and Chappie Moran meeting John L. Sullivan. Sullivan predicts McCarthy will defeat Dixon and then Sullivan will defeat Jackson. Clarkson explains his Boston League Club signing amid talk of upcoming boxing matches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John L. Sullivan
Cal McCarthy
Sullivan
McCarthy
Dixon
Jackson
John Clarkson
Dietatch
New Yone
Chappie Moran
Johnstown
Jack McMasters
John Kelly
Sixth Avenue
Thirty-first Street
Spoon Ao
Cal
Chapple
McCartshy
Moran
John L
Joe Early
Jersey City
Lake Short guarantees purse for Sullivan and Jackson fight
A letter from Luke Short of Fort Worth Texas states a national bank will back a £0000 purse for a proposed African bout between John L Sullivan and an unnamed opponent. Short claims legal prize fighting can be legalized and insured, with a theater to hold spectators and officers providing protection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan
Jackson
New Yor
Lake Short
Tex
Eiieano K. Fox
Charlies E. Devies
John L
Gazett Cham
Luke Short
Fort Worth
McCaffrey Open to Settlement on Boston Organization
Dominick McCaffrey tells a reporter that Jack Fallon has returned to New York and a road arrangement with Boston or its group could be workable. He cites being content with current earnings but would accept 22 000 if offered and plans a swift California departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Dominick McCaffrey
Jack Fallon
Eeaa
Boston
Barkie
California
May Fight Murphy
John Quinn, backer of Paddy McBride, stated that if McBride defeats O Leary he will be matched against Billy Mor who defeated Ike Weir on Monday night Recbride shares the same weight as Murphy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Quinn
Paddy McBride
O'Leary
Billy Mor
Ike Weir
Murphy
New Orleans Races Report Crowded Card at Fair Track
January twentieth in New Orleans cloudy cool weather and good attendance. First race at six furlongs saw Lidal win by three lengths with Pouentes second and Teeumy AKthira third after a contested finish. other contenders included Pennyweight, Colonel Cox and Skobelof. Pritchett led early in the later races with Hardy and Read finishing strong. horses showed fractious behavior but the order of finish favored Pritchett and Hardy in the midcard segments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
New Osleans
Eix
Husiana
Ee Ee
Harry Mack
Tommy
Gripine
Lids
Puente
Skobelof
Cox Ul
Lidal
Wan Hwrer
Pouentes
Teeumy Akthira
Vivisen Na
Nellie Ae
Becluse
Knoxville
Soret al
Rao Ag Aha Gee
Ron, Eetling
Franky Clapp
Dim Read
Vettel
Pritchett
Bonnie
Fete Harty
Marchburs
Artei
Hardy
Read
Nous
Honnie King
Biowes Prana
Tap Bolid — Pritchett
J le Gt
Col
Cora L
Neva
Ket
Proims
Cora Leveond
Cord at Clifton special telegraph races entry list
Entries for Wednesday January 15 list horses and riders at Clifton. Names include Pate Gouvtise Tor, Adonis, Lakewood, Banhope Me, Mine Olive, Lady Archer, My Own Woodstock, Les, Danlin, Lorrie, Haucem, Gendarme, and more across sprint and longer distance races. The card notes names, weights and finishing possibilities in a bustling winter meet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifton
Distator
Teach
N. J
Getto Lz
Isle
Kessel
Becky Hawi
Lakewood
Adon
Adonis
Paris
Beis Betsnent
King
Wille
Lomax
Dheceul
Lady Archer
Wonese
My Own
Woodstock
Tsailue Danlin
Lorrie In
Beeslim
Eupiewcot
Aina
Arcee
A . Ee Hod Tivndsle
Serenader
Haucem
Igor Ton
Steril
Banhorg
Leuk G
Voler
Jicaman
Helen
Fiddiehead
Gendarme
So Sa
Isis
Waring
Dilanehe
Gui
Walion
Ter Amit
Goeattesbarg Races Special Teleg Rak Note
The report from Gourresstaes Race Track outlines race results from Gary on Jan. 4. Winners include Rattersby Howr in the first, Hattershy Wi tedj and Stok Howestet in the second, and Crispin in the fourth with notable placements by other entrants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gourresstaes
Gary
Firet
Rattersby Howr Servond
Kink
Tiwe
Hattershy Wi Tedj
Stok Howestet Andoven
Kink Stol
Tot Brean Ban Lasscoonil
Millerton
Tise
Studana
Eerie
Bridge
Bert Stol
Crispin
Stotas Miei
Tine
Lanteer
Clarkson and teammates discuss league contracts and prospects
A Chicago dispatch reports Clarkson Ganzel Radbourne Daily Morrill and Richardson traveling east from the Slope. Clarkson says he signed a League contract for solid business reasons and expresses no regrets. He notes past Horton work and praises Ganzel Catcher Hardie while claiming the Brotherhood claim to be a false excuse. Bennett is expected to sign with the League.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Clarkson
Ganzel
Radbourne
Daily
Morrill
Richardson
Horton
California
Ganselami
Hardie
Brotherhood
Pila
San Fra
Pt Ae
Bennett
Tim Keefe Questions Benefit Rule for Brotherhood Contracts
Tim Keefe stated that players who signed the first contracts of the new League would not receive benefits from the guarantee clause. He cited the absence of a guarantee fund at the time those contracts were signed and suggested new contracts may replace old ones, potentially creating complications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tim Keefe
Brotherhood
Tim
Ward
Barnie Poised to Field Baltimore Club for Atlantic Pennant
Manager Barnie returns from New York claiming strong financial backing in Jersey City Providence and Trenton. He plans a Baltimore team that could contend for the Atlantic pennant with Kay in right field Merrick at second Mackeh Tate and Kerins infield duties and a first baseman sought to match Tom Tucker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Barnie
New York
Jersey City
Providence
Trenton
Kay
Merrick
Mackeh
Tate
Kerins
Tom Tucker
Connor
Anson
Comiskey
O'Brien Named First Baseman for Athletic Club
Philadelphia January 4 Jack O'Brien will be the first baseman of the Athletic club. He signed a contract today and manager Sharsig sent it to President Zach Phelps at once. O'Brien played behind the bat for the Athletics from 1878 to 1886 and with Brooklyn in 1837 and Lattimore in 1888. He did not play last year. O'Brien is described as a brilliant general player and a hard heavy batsman.
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Philadelphia
Jack O'Brien
Athletic
Jack
Sharsig
Zach Phelps
Ones
O'Brien
Athletics
Brooklyn
Lattimore
Not Signed Yet Ad Gumbert Confident on League Contract
The article notes Ad Gumbert stating he has not signed a Players' League contract yet but intends to do so. He adds he has been dealing with his contract negotiations and remains optimistic about joining the league.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ad Gumbert
Pennsylvania Association of Horse Breeders Elects Officers
The Pennsylvania Association of Horse Breeders met at the Exchange Hotel and elected officers: President N. G. Edelblate, Vice President W. E. Reis, Treasurer H. S. Dennny, Secretary A. S. Harbison. Executive Committee includes N. G. Edelblate, Brookville. J. C. Sibley, Franklin. W. C. Baldwin, Washington. ER. A. Stratton, Evansburg. H. S. Dennny, Ligonier. A. W. Harbison, New Castle. Paul H. Hacke, Pittsburg. B. Nurton, Kittanning. A. D. Sutton, Indians. C. W. Belkage, Northeast. W. E. Reis, New Castle. Three sites considered for the summer meeting Conneautville Evansburg and Stoneboro with selection based on best premiums.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franken
Pennsylvania Association of Horse Breeders
Exchange Hotel
N. G. Edelblate
W. E. Reis
H. S&. Dennny
A. 8. Harbison
Washington
A. Stratton
Evansburg
H. 8. Denny
Ligonier
A. W. Harbison
New Castle
Paul H. Hacke
Pittsburg
B. Nurton
Kitunning
A.D. Sutton
C. W. Belkage
Northeast
Conneautville
Stoneboro
Rogers Leaves O'Connor in Toronto Aquatics Split
Toronto January 14 Joseph Rogers ends his ties with oarsman William O'Connor citing rising business and lack of time. He notes Hanlan’s remark about a future win but emphasizes his withdrawal from their partnership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto
Ont
Joseph Rogers
William O'Connor
Rogers
Hanlan
McKeesport Shooting Tournament Opens Tomorrow
McKeesport hosts a shooting tournament at the Tile Works range with amateurs from Pittsburg Braddock and McKeesport. Three matches offer five prizes each and an entrance fee of one dollar under American Shooting Association rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKeessport
Pittsburg
Braddock
American Shooting Association
Elected Officers Named by Western Pennsylvania Association
The Western Pennsylvania Association elected officers for the coming term last evening. Edward Grege was chosen President. vice presidents include D B C Phillips B F Wilson J D Eisher. G C Brown became Secretary and Treasurer. H A Stewart named Naturalist. Board of Directors includes Thomas Tincrits J M Bell Thomas H Dixon G K Miles F H Kennedy. Election Committee members listed.
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Western Pennsylvania
Edward Grege
DB. C. Phillips
B. F. Wilson
J. D. Eisher
Secre
G. C. Brown
A. Stewart
Thomas Tincriots
J. M. Bell
Thomas H. Dixon
G. K. Miles
F. Hh. Kennedy
J. Caldwell, Jr
J. H. Bo
Bae Henjiman Bakewell, Jr
B. P. Corwin
W. E Kennedy
James McGregor
Fish Fry Distribution Accelerated by Weather
New York fish commissioners announce beginning the annual distribution of fry immediately due to unusual weather. Over 1,000,000 salmon trout have hatched at Caledonia and are being stocked in the Adirondacks. The fry quantity this year will be larger than ever before.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Fish Commissioners
State of New York
Caledonia Eenk
Adirondack
Go-asy-You-Please Contest Entries Grow At Fast End
Prospects for the 24 hour go as you please race at the Fast End next week look strong with fees cut to 3 dollars. Entries today include Joe Priddy Jr and Hagerling with more to come. Moniger Mason and Siebert among listed competitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Priddy, Jr
Hagerling
Ed Moniger
J. M. Mason
Siebert
Les Nedellang
Joe Priddy
McCaffrey
Hager
Local sporting man to arrange match for Sailor Jack
A local sporting man paid £25 to fund a forfeit match at the office, aiming Sailor Jack against any local dog except Jack the Rip Fang Sullivan. He plans to visit this office this evening to finalize arrangements and backs Sailor Jack as a world beater, promising to stake his money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steinmiller
Sailor Jack
Bar Jack
Rip Fang Sullivan
Renee An Saan
Their Team Complete by McKeesport Club Manager Torreyson
Manager Torreyson stated to reporters in the city that McKeesport has completed its ball club. He announced the signing of Conway and Thyne, the Lowell battery, noting Conway is a relative of Dick Conway formerly with the Boston club and a promising younger player.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Torreyson
McKeesport
Conway
Thyne
Lowell Battery
Dick Conway
Boston
Fight dogs Jack the Ripper Sullivan to meet March tenth
Dog owners signed articles for their animals to fight on March 10 for a two dollar stake. The bout rules and final deposit were confirmed at the office last evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack the Ripper
Sullivan
Rider Edward Moser Rejoins Dwyer Brothers for 1800
New York telegram says Edward Moser, who rode for W. C. Daly last year, has been engaged by the Dwyer Brothers for 1800. Moser is capable and his riding in the latter part of the season was meritorious.
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Dispatch
New York
Edward Moser
W. C. Daly
Dwyer Brothers
Moser
Chess contest game Gunsberg vs Wiens opens with Zukertort
The eighth game of the Gunsberg Wiens match began with the Zukertort opening. The three hour contest concluded after six moves were signed with a draw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hayasa
Gunsberg
Zukertort
Sporting Noten amen match details at office
A clipped sports brief notes that Jim Con B Jr and Tom King defeated J C Heenan in a December 10 match. The fragment references an office letter or note pertaining to the result and participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Con B Jr
Tom King
J. C. Heenan
Southern racing prospects discussed by Captain Sweeney
Captain James Sweeney of New Orleans details racing plans and sparring with Immy Ryan at the Warren Athletic Club. January 8 meetings arranged sparring at the Opera House January 21. Murphy contract signed with New York League team on December 2, with Tiernan and Welch to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Sweeney
New Orleans
Set Mama Central Hotel
Wax Cgewrg
Mington
Welch
Tiernan
Murphy
Neo
Tiger
Test of fire engine delayed amid safety chief’s complaints
Chief Brown of the Department of Public Safety voiced fatigue over persistent inquiries about a fire engine test. Pittsburg and Allegheny factions argued over engine class limits and concessions while requests for Exposition grounds improvements were largely granted. The test, if held, might occur next Wednesday, otherwise seems unlikely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown
Department of Public Safety
Appeas
Allegheny
Pittsburg
Exposition
Installation of G. A. R. Officers in U. V. L. Hall
Department Commander Stewart attended and delivered a strong address while reviewing Post 150 activities. Large turnout. Humane Society lists multiple $5 and smaller contributions from local supporters. annual officer election set for next Tuesday with no expected changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Humane Society
Charles E. Jones
J. 2. Newmyer
Frank Semple
Franklin School Plans New Hollow Square Building
Franklin School directors award the contract for a new school building costing about $100000. The 120 by 156 foot structure will front on Logan street and Franklin and Hazel streets. It will be three stories high with two large towers on Logan and turrets at the corners.
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Franklin School
Logan
Franklin and
Hazel Streets
Logan Street
Fear of Husband Prompted by Threats and Revolver
Mrs. Charles Berger of Thirty seventh Street near Penn Avenue reported to Agent O'Brien that her husband, a carriage manufacturer, abused her and often threatened to kill her. She fears him as he keeps a revolver under his pillow. O'Brien will investigate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Berger
Thirtyseventh Street
Penn Avenue
Local Health Deaths and City Incidents Daily Report
The Bureau of Health notes eight weekly deaths in the city, rising from last year, with lung and throat diseases the leading cause. A suit before Alder man Warner accuses Mertz Zontkaufy of felonious cutting. defendant jailed for next term in 1000 dollars bail. Officers lock up Charlie Brown as a suspicious character with a large bundle of clothes. A break in at Stone Tailoring Co on Wylie avenue fails as a vigilant resident intervenes. A bedfire in Mrs Windell's alley house prompts firemen to act. Frederick Exes sustains a severe burn at Edgar Thomson Steel Works. Streets and Sewers committee meets. ordinances reviewed. Two youths quarrel on Federal Street. one stabs the other. R C Scumretz Co plans a larger furnace at window glass plant. First National Bank Allegheny hosts a dinner at Hotel Duquesne. Interrogation Club ministers hold monthly gathering at Seventh Avenue Hotel. Board of Viewers discusses Sparading paving issues.
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Bureau of Health
Jonas Krnonsberg
Warner
Mertz Zont Kaufy
Duncan
Charlie Brown
Fourteenth Ward
Brown
Theystone Tailoring Company
Wylie Avenue
R. C. Scumretz & Co.sre
First National Bank
Allegheny
Hotel Duquesne
Seventh Avenue Hotel
Fortson Endorses Horsford Acid Phosphate for Constipation
Dr J B Fortson of Kiowa Indian Territory reports success using Horsford’s Acid Phosphate for constipation and recommends thorough trial by the profession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horsford
J. BR. Fortson
Kiowa
Ind
Ter
Fifth Avenue Faille Styles Priced at 95 Cent to $120
Fashion notes list black Faille fabrics and garments on Fifth Avenue ranging from 95 cent to $120. The items reflect a spectrum of styles and price points for the season.
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Fifth Avenue
Four Polish children perish in Erie house fire tragedy
In Pollock near Erie four children aged from one to five die in a blaze believed started by an intoxicated uncle. Neighbors and firefighters recover the victims as grieving parents and community members react with deep sorrow. A Polish priest aids amid the intense scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Exis
Pollock
Sod
Karl Rogalinski
Moser
Fire Department
Mary
Charlie
Elene
Annie
Erie
Mysterious Letter Cutting Case in McCormick Trial
McCormick v Ellspore, Jan 14, before Judge McClain, features evidence of intent to kill and cutting wounds. A letter read by Officer Sliver, claimed to urge jail break, is denied by Sliver. Crowded courthouse notes defense and prosecution teams, trial expected to continue tomorrow afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mccorn vEllspore
Mervine
McClain
Commonwealth
Oficer Sliver
John M. Reynolds
Sliver
Therisoner
John Reynolds
Captain Skinner
Pennell
McNamara
Clairvoyant Speaks on Brown Forgeries Mystery
Report from Torepo January 14 says Joseph Lamb of this city figures in the Brown forgeries involving a $5,000 note and a $25,000 note. A clairvoyant woman named Devere claims Lamb’s troubles and the case lie with others, and she refuses to reveal more, citing professional trust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patom
Torepo
Brown
Joseph Lamb
Lamb
Devere
Inne
Two New Bridges for McKeesport to Ease Transit
A telegram report from McKeesport states the McKeesport and Duquesne bridge hurdles are cleared and construction begins at a contract price of 141000 dollars. Work also starts on a new railroad bridge over the Monongahela River bringing the Pennsylvania Railroad into McKeesport via the McKeesport and Bessemer route recently acquired by Pennsylvanian Railroad system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mckreersport
McKeesport
McKeesport and Duquesne
Monongaahela River
Pennsylvania Railroad
Bessemer
Pennsylvanis Railroad System
Perry Peterson's Hand Crushed at Merill's Hay Press
Perry Peterson, a Fairfield township farmer recently moved to Meadville, had his left hand crushed between iron feed rollers at Merrill's hay press. The hand was amputated at the wrist before the machine could be stopped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iryectal Telegham
Dispatch
Meadville
Perry Peterson
Fairfield Township
Merrill
Hay Press
Fur Trimmed Garments Discounted at Jos House & Co
Fur trimmed garments are marked down this week at Jos House and Co Penn Avenue stores. The sale offers winter bargains on selected coats and accessories. Social shoppers can find limited sizes and early sale hours announced by the retailer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House & Co
Penn Avenue
Fire destroys Utica carriage works. heavy loss reported
A fire at the large carriage works of Charles A. Beret & Co. in Utica, Newakre County, caused about 7000 dollars in damage. The building and stock were insured. The origin is unknown but suspected incendiary, with previous arson on the same building a year earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newakre
Charles A. Beret & Co
Utica
Everett Furnace Burst Forces Suspension in Bedford Co
A furnace at Everett in Bedford County burst in two places causing an enforced suspension. Repairs will take some time as rents were already high and workers assess the damage. The incident was reported today as authorities begin securing the site and planning necessary fixes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houchmepor
Everett
Bedford County
Pardon Claimed for Life Convict Amid Forgery Claims
Dispatches from Columbus claim a life convict Robert McLister of Summit County received an unconditional pardon after a sister of Joseph Welsh urged clemency. Mary Welsh denies writing any letter or involvement, calling the attribution a forgery and stating McLister has not been sufficiently punished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massinton
Columbus
Robert McLister
Summit County
Joseph Welsh
Sherman
McLister
Joseph
Mary Welsh
Fraudulent Inspector Impostor Detained in Toled o Ohio
A man calling himself A V Lane entered the Toledo post office claiming to be a special inspector. He produced a bogus letterhead from the First Assistant Postmaster General. The assistant postmaster refused to recognize the authority and Lane left after threatening to telegraph Washington for instructions. A telegram confirms Lane is an impostor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ToLedo
A. V. Lane
Lorenz
Lane
Clarkson
Washington
Right of Way Granted to 2 Railroads on Steubenville River Front
The Wheeling and Lake Erie railroad won a city ordinance granting a right of way along Steubenville's entire river front outside of the Cleveland and Pittsburg tracks. The allowance adds to the mid city route and aims to enable heavy freight movement and passenger and local freight service along the river and provides access to Riverside Iron Works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steubenville
Wheeling and Lake Erie Railroad
Cleveland
Pittsburg
Riverside Iron Works
Storm Wrecks Oil Derricks Halts Wells in Franklin
A severe wind storm in Franklin damages numerous derricks and halts drilling as roads degrade, hindering lumber access for repairs and suspending operations across the oil fields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin
Loas
Illness Strikes Illinois House Speaker During Prison Visit
Hustmcpor Pa January 14 Among 500 grippe victims in this city is Hon Joseph H Miller Speaker of the Illinois House of Representatives A member of the Legislative Committee to inspect Eastern prisons he was taken ill last week during a visit to the State Industrial Reformatory He lies there in precarious condition awaiting recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Titi Digpatce
Hustmcpor
la Grippe
Joseph H. Miller
Illinois House of Lepresentatives
Miller
A New Way to Pay Board Bills
A Springfield dispatch reports Daniel Davis a farmer was murdered by boarder John Jones over a board bill. Jones, intoxicated, drew a revolver and shot Davis four times, killing him instantly. The assailant fled. both men are described as colored.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dispatch
Springfield
Daniel Davis
John Jones
Jones
Fire Fiends Abroad Threaten Braddock Mills
An arson attempt at the Union Planine Mills in Braddock was halted before major damage. Two men were seen leaving the scene but not identified. A Rankin house built by Harry Bechall burned an hour later, likely incendiary, with losses around 1700 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Planine
Braddock
Harry Bechall
Rankin
Public Safety Receipts Reported for December Total 5521 42
The December receipts of the Department of Public Safety totaled 5521 42 from Diamond Markets Fifth Avenue and Adams Markets Southside Markets Monongahela wharf Allegheny wharf Southside wharf city scales Bureau of Water Supply from old scrap and Bureau of Water Assessments from new buildings. Edward White was struck by a train on the Lake Erie track and had his leg amputated at West Penn Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Public Safety
Fifth Avenue
Adams
Southside
Monongahela
Allegheny
Bureau of Water Supply
Bureau of Water Assessments
Edward White
Lake Erie
West Penn Hospital
Fortune of Rich Banker in Canal Lottery
Paris reporter notes banker M. Epprussi of Paris wins the Panama Canal lottery prize of 125000 dollars. The news highlights a wealthy financier securing the large sum and reflects on the lottery’s draw in the capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
M. Epprussi
Fifth Avenue Goods and Local Ads Highlight 19th Century Prices
The notice cites French silks at 95 and 120 per yard and promotes gas safety with the Anderson Burner. It notes rising demand for ale and porter from Iron City Brewing Co and urges readers to visit Pearson's for cabinet photos at 96 Fifth Ave and 43 Federal St.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TE Iron City Brewing Co
Pearson
Fifth Ave
Federal Et
Trenton Inquest Hears Post Mortem Chloroform Evidence
The Trenton inquest into Mrs Myra Kniffins death continued with doctors testifying that chloroform or a similar anesthetic was applied leading to heart paralysis. Witnesses described facial scratches suggesting a small hand and noted burglary indicators at the Kniffin residence. The inquest adjourned to next Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trenton
N. J
Myra Kniffin
James Murphy
Kniffin
Miss Purcell
Dr. Kniffin
Dr. Shannon
Charles B. Leavitt
Mra. Kniffin
Two Boys Battle Large Bald Eagle at Black Lake
Two campers near Black Lake engaged in a dangerous clash with a seven foot bald headed eagle. After initial shots the bird fell but attacked as they neared it. they finally killed it with about six shots at close range. The incident follows several eagle hunts in the area as locals seek a large loon for a collector.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black Lake
West Virginia Election Contest Tabled In House Hearing
Washington January 14 The House Committee on Elections took up the third contest case from West Virginia involving Atkinson against Pendleton. The hearing focused on challenge issues and the legislature weighs the electoral dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washineoton
House Committee On Elections Today
West Virginia
Atkinson
Pendleton
Ice Crop Worries After Vet Escapes Danger
The Philadelphia Press notes a vet’s escape from danger but warns the ice crop faces potential moth damage. Officials monitor conditions as farmers fear losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Dressmakers and royalty shaping gowns at a distance
The Empresses and German Princesses order gowns via ladies in waiting. Designers send samples to the palace for approval, with fittings rarely done in person. Empress Augusta once kept a personal model for all her dresses, and royals seek originality by avoiding copied outfits across courts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Tribune
Germany
Augusta
Opponents Move To Void Corbin Election In Philadelphia
Philadelphia and Reading Railway stockholders opposed to President Corbin plan to have the election of Mr. Corbin declared void by trustees. Corbin’s Board of Managers reorganized and will review the annual report and notify the Pennsylvania Annuity Company that only 68,000 dollars are available for interest payments for the last fiscal year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Philadelphia and Reading Railroad
Corbin
Pennsylvania Annuity
Train wreck near Montreal after hurricane strike
The Acton Vale accommodation train on the Grand Trunk line near St. Hylaire was hurled down a curve at 25 miles an hour. Two passenger coaches a baggage and smoker and engine and tender were wrecked. All aboard escaped injury but a dozen were seriously hurt. Fire broke out but lifesaving efforts prevented greater loss. The injured were taken to hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal
St. Hillaire
Grand Trunk
Actonvale
A Flag Prom Promised by King Humbert to Italian Veterans
Italian veterans in New York city received a handsome flag from King Humbert of Italy. The Reduci delle Patrie Battaglia society, led by President Chevalier Lemmi, had asked Baron Fava to convey the request. The King approved the gift after the Baron raised the matter in Rome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humbert
Italy
Organization
Reduci Delle Patrie Battaglia
Chevalier Lemmi
Italian Chamber of Commerce
Baron Fava
Rothe
Johnstown Flood Commission to Present Final Report
The Johnstown Flood Commission will meet in Philadelphia tomorrow to submit the secretary’s final report. It details direct and indirect distributions totaling nearly $1.5 million, with over $200,000 still in commission hands awaiting final disposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Johnstown
Prohibition crackdown closes large Dubuque saloon
The Dubuque, Iowa saloon, described as one of the largest in the city, was shut down today as Prohibitionists move to enforce the state law for the first time amid heightened excitement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burningon
Dubuque
Died from Injuries in Train Crash. Harrisburg Report
Gabriel Kelly died at Harrisburg Hospital after being injured on the Pennsylvania Railroad. His death was reported to his family in Allegheny City. The tale also touches on Vermont’s tiny district school and a vivid description of hydraulic mining power in the San Miguel Valley, noting the scale of water force used and the wealth of placer mining historically.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Gabriel Kelley
Pennsylvania Railroad
Allegheny City
Moving Stone Of Tandil Mountain Draws Attention
Remarkable rock known as the moving stone sits on Tandil Mountain in Buenos Aires. It stands 24 feet high and 18 feet wide, weighs about 25 tons, and contains over 5 000 cubic feet. The cone shaped mass rests on a conical base with a ten inch bearing surface, and a single man can sway it, though wind often moves it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sonth America
Tandil Mountain
Buenos Ayres
Birds Shun Short Route Across Mountains In Migration
A Russian traveller notes spring migration avoids direct southward paths. Flocks at Lobnor come from west south west or southwest, not from the south, avoiding the high Altin tagh and Tibetan highlands by choosing a more circuitous but favorable route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Asia
Lobnor
Loc-nor
Altintagh
Senate Panel Backs DiIls For Erection Of Sound City
The Senate Committee on Public Buildings gave a favorable report on two bills proposed by Senator Quay for the erection of sound barriers or facilities in a city and they were placed on the agenda for further action.
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Washington
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