Remarkable bid for the Sullivan national base ball gossip
The column discusses Gasper invited to France to establish American betting systems and covers ongoing sport chatter. It centers on Teemer and O Connor as ex-champion rowers, Teemer seeking a definite challenge and possible rematch, with speculation on who may be better and whether another race will occur before summer. Multiple quotes from Teemer’s circle frame expectations for a future race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Teemer
Ges
O'Connor
NecKeesporer
Teemer
Boston
Anid
Washington
O'Conner
Toemer
Australia
O'Connier
Toomer
Canada
America
N Schlier
Bob Chambers
Ed Hanlon
Connor
Teemer Party
J. A. St. Fone
Ake Gaudeer
Tremer
Gaudser
Gaudaur
Easil
O'Conne
al. Hamm
Want One Betting System Invites Gaeper to France
Mr Gaeper, a New York poolroom proprietor, is invited to Paris to establish American betting methods. Europeans show growing interest as American turf ideas spread. A group with Paris business ties seeks a turf exchange and to introduce the combination system for American, English, and French races.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Gaeper
France
United States
ER. Gasper
Paris
President Reach Talks On Club Schedule and Proposals
Philadelphia January 15 President Reach states he sees no reason for the Philadelphia Club to oppose Manager Sharsig's proposition published yesterday. He argues the Athletics could play New York and Baltimore or New York and Pittsburgh with no harm. Reach asks Sharsig to show where his club is stronger and asserts his team has beaten them more often. He hints at finalizing their signing and clarifies plans to address the Athletics Chair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Reach
Showla
Sharsig
Athletics
New York
Boston
Pittsburg
Baltimore
Fay
New Orleans Races Report From January 15 Meet
Weather cloudy and cool on a good track. First race half mile Wailhal won with Toche second and Florine third. Second race three quarters mile Kittie won in 157M with jehme second and Argenta third. Third race two miles Latie Hess won in 104 with Lord or second and Vartell third.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Onceaxs
Wailhal
Toche
Florine
Kittie
Iehme
Argenta
Tve
Latie Hess
Lord Or
Vartell
Pron
van Diss Willian
Countess
Decoration Day races at Exposition Park proposed event
Management at Exposition Park plans a good days sport on Decoration Day. Three horse races are proposed in a Dior Zi class for trotters and a 2:30 pace event. An outside attraction is to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Exposition Park
The Champion Offer in New York Letter War
A prominent sporting man from El Paso Texas advises Sullivan’s sponsor in New York that he would back the Champion Offer. The missive signals backing or influence from a notable figure amid promotional discussions and local interest in the contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Sullivan
el Paso
Tex
Mothe Considers New York Colts Tour to Havana
January reports Manager Mothe weighs taking a team of New York colts to Havana in February. If he proceeds, the squad would stay only briefly to play a few games before returning. The group would be the same team that previously faced a setback on a southern tour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wee York
Mothe
New York Colts
Havana
Suneyee
Bouth
Seagen
Kilrain and Mitchell talk future plans after visit to Police Gazette
In a Battle meet report Jake Kilrain left for Baltimore where his mother lies ill. Charley Mitchell plans to sail for England next Wednesday to train Kilrain for a Sullivan bout, though he doubts the fight will occur. Mitchell cites abuse claims in Troy and says he has no definite return plans, complains of bad hands, and notes the unsettled stakes for the Kilrain Sullivan match.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jake Kilrain
Charley Mitchell
Police Gazette
Jake
Baltimore
Mr. Pax
Parson Davies
England
Sullivan
Oxenter
Mitchell
Troy
Shoul
Sam
Ughey
Seaney Eee
Sullivan-Kilrain
J. F. Sun
George Smith and the Sheffield handicap debate
The London Referee critiques George Smith of this city in the late Christmas Sheffield handicap. It argues Smith, matched with Rawson, showed how U S ideas shaped the contest for Pittsburg sprinter. The piece notes Wheeler’s implied form and doubts the judge, praising Smith’s late heat while accusing him of overconfidence.
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London
George Smith
Sheffield
Rawson
U. S
Pittsburg
Smith
Wheeler
Ber
Smith—Smith
Yale Cadwell Discusses Cambridge Race Plan
Captain Woodruff identified Earnest L. Cadwell, Yale’s 1886 1887 stroke, as the author of the unauthorized Cambridge racing letters. Woodruff said Cadwell sought action last fall and Cadwell then wrote via Yale navy captain. A Yale Cambridge race may occur between August 1 and 16, with little chance of a meeting with Dublin University crews.
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New Haven
Conn
Woodruff
Cambridge
England
Yale
Earnest L. Cadwell
Cadwell
War Path Editor Responds to Connors Article
Sporting Editor Dean Lin-In replies to Mr Connors piece in today's Dispatch. He states he would fight to a finish with bare knuckles Marquis of Queensberry rules if Mr Ceampers comes to his weight and condition. He would also wrestle for fun after his match with Mr Reilly win or loose. He rejects any monetary offer and notes Reilly is a superior fighter to Connors.
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the Dispatch
Dean Lin
Mr. Connors
Dispatch
Ceampers
Marquis of Queensberry
Holstein’s Record and Prospects for the Season
Local trotting horse owner Joe Heideger visited the city yesterday to discuss Holstein the stallion. He asserts Holstein will likely remain competitive, noting his 2.00 class time and suggesting the 2.99 time was misrecorded. Heideger contends the heat that produced the record was closer to 2.204 than 2.200.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Heideger
Heideger
Trenton
Holstein
Promising Trotters From Local Stable Project
Tom Godfrey, a prominent city horseman, is building first-class stables at Chartier. He has four or five promising fillies by a noted sire and has engaged James McGinnes, a Fletcher county trainer, to prepare them. Godfrey expects one or two good trotters within about two seasons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Godfrey
Chartier
James McGinnes
Fette County
Godfrey
Nagle Plans Return to Tri-State League Next Season
Jack Nagle, the veteran pitcher known to Pittsburg fans, aims to reappear in the Tri-State League next season. He has spent months in Pittsburg and believes he can regain his old form, offering value as either pitcher or fielder for any Tri-State club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Nagle
Pittsburgers
Jack
Pittsburg
Sporting Notes and Early Season Rumors
The note cites teams like New Orleans and Charleston possibly out of the Southern League this year, with Jim Morete pursuing a new player and boasting his own speed. It mentions racing boat developments from W W Reppock for O'Conner, a $600 side bet match at the Police Gazette office, a shooting stake of $1,000 at Hendon for Captain Brewer, and a trotter named Scannell destined for European races. Also notes Mike Kelly in Boston and backers around Dempsey, plus a Paris backer.
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New Orleans
M His
Charleston
Levene
Jim Morete
Jim
New Yorks
W. W. Reppock
O'Conner
Jena J. Scannell
Eels
Riker Scannell
Mac ‘Kenilworth
Mike Kelly
Boston
Mike
Myle
New York
Aris
Gus Toretti
Dempsey
Isa
South Dakota at Last Treads Toward Statehood Threshold
Special Telegram to the Dispatch reports ongoing tariff debate as Democrats push for political leverage before next Tuesday’s tariff vote. West and Vest spar with Republican allies over free salt and salt price declines. Delegations urge tariffs on potatoes cabbage and other produce while Southern members grow disheartened.
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South Dakota
Wasnixcox
Vance
West
Vest
Palmer
Salt Trust
Pee
Mesars
Gorman
New York Split Tied to Rum and Protection Claims
In a Senate tariff debate on January 15 Senator Hiscock attributed New York’s results to the whiskey issue and political banners. Butler pressed, noting Hill’s stance, while Hiscock tied Hill to protection and rum. The Mills bill’s liquor provisions surfaced but no vote was taken before adjournment after an executive session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
New York
Butler
Mr. Hiscock
Cleveland
Hill
Mr. Butler
Governor Hill
Butter
Hiscock
Internal Revenue
Sen
The Samoan Difficulty and U S Home Rule Stand
President Cleveland reports to Congress on Samoa disturbances and insists on autonomy and independence under the treaty, noting ships in Samoan waters to safeguard American citizens and property while ongoing conflicts unfold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Samoa
Samoan
Three Left Handed Blessings For Dalzell Gifts
Inquiries about the famous Christmas gift to Private Dalzell pour into the Second Auditor, Commissary General, and Quartermaster General. Each letter yields three left handed blessings: from Congress, from the official addressed, and from the soldier reacting to the reply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
South Dakota Statehood Hope Grows in Congress
A bill for South Dakota's admission is before the House after elections shifted the Democratic stance. Democrats now favor admission if Dakota accepts no past grievances, while Republicans praise the coming state as speakers from both parties speak favorably.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hirxetox
South Dakota
House of Representatives
Uncle Sam
Congress
Dakota
Intolerable Burden From Paupers Spurs Immigration Bill
Washington reports the Ford Immigration Committee will soon present its completed report and bill to the House. Ford says action is urgent this session to curb pauper inflows from Canada and Europe. He cites New York and Detroit as overwhelmed by poverty cases entering the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford Immigration Committee
Ford
New York
Canada
Detroit
Votes from Electoral Colleges begin arriving in Senate
A special telegram reports the Electoral College votes cast yesterday are reaching the President of the Senate. E. W. Pon of North Carolina was the first messenger to present, beating Maryland and Virginia and New Jersey which came in second. Pou delivered North Carolina’s Democratic vote to Mr. Ingalls after arriving by train.
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Wa Asuriser Tay
Senate
E. W. Pon
North Carolina
Maryland
Virginia
New Jersey
Pou
Old North State
Ingalls
Sixth Ward Republicans Nominate Council and Directors
The Sixth ward Republicans met at the Forbes street school to nominate candidates. James L. Williams was unanimously chosen for Select Council. School Director nominees were Hugh Adams, David Sitzler, and S. Charters with Sitzler and Adams declared nominated after a two of three vote. District officers and judges were listed, with various inspectors and registrars named. Prof. Herrmann to perform at Pittsburg Press Club tonight after the meeting.
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Forbes Street
David Hutchison
H. H. Bengough
Edward Jenkins
Bist Cot
James L. Williams
Select Council
Sitzler
Adams
Charters
Messrs
Jane Pees
Ond
Frank Spectors
James Robinson
Wim
Theodore Graham
Tailor-made Suits Offered At Half Price Today
Store advertises 25 styles of fine tailor-made suits from imported fabrics including whipcord diagonal and worsted. Regular prices range from 23 to 30 dollars, today only 12 dollars. Located at P C C C corner Grant and Diamond streets opposite the new Court House.
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Cor, Grant and
Diamond Streets
New Court House
Pittsburg Female College Announces January 29 Term Start
Pittsburg Female College announces January 29 as the third term and the start of the final half of the academic year. The college invites applications for a productive half year in any department. Location at Eighth Street and Penn Avenue. Moderate rates. For information contact A. H. Norcross, D. C., President, Pittsburg, Pa.
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Pos
Eighth Street
Penn Avenue
A. H. Norcross
D. C
Pittsburg
Paws
Notable Spring Goods and Clearance Events At Local Stores
The ad listing highlights The New Gingham imported styles with thousands of yards of wash dress goods opening in the wash department. Jos. Horse & Co. Penn Avenue stores promote a great clearance sale of books, stationery, pottery, pictures, albums, and more for three days. H. Watts & Co. at 431 Wood Street touts spring scarves and a new line of goods at 50 cents. Also mentions Wentci exclusive line and Hotel Anderson at 47 Bishopsonet as promotions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jos
H. Watts & Co
Wood Street
Wentci
Wantin
Anderson
Pardons Board Weighs Coyle Murder Case in Harrisburg
Harrisburg January 15. The Board of Pardons heard Edward Coyle of Pittsburgh convicted of second degree murder and sentenced to six years. Testimony suggested Coffey may have killed Meyer. fear and secrecy surrounded the case. Several witnesses defended Coyle while the board held Coyle and McClure Freyvogle under advisement.
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Harrisburg
Board of Pardons
Edward Coyle
Pittsburg
Edward F. Hays
Henry Meyer Coyle
Bailey
Slattery
Hays
Edward Coffey
Cof
Meyer
Coffey
Rost
Mr. Hays
Allegheny County
Coyle
Painful case of arson driven by domestic woes
A Harrisburg board of pardons hearing reveals John Kelley, a Schuylkill county eight year arson convict and railroad engineer, who killed his wife by setting their home blaze after discovering her drunkenness and his young daughter also intoxicated. Cadwallader Biddle, state charity official, testifies Kelley lacks criminal elements.
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Harrisburg
Board of Pardons
John Kelley
Schuylkill County
Amon
Kelley
Cadwallader Biddle
State Board of Public Charities
Gambling Their Only Fault In Freyvogle Pardon Request
Harrisburg dispatch reports Walter Lyon urged the Pardon Board to consider Freyvogle and McClure’s cases by noting the judge focused on the $9,000 alleged theft rather than the indictment counts. He argued the pair are in fragile health and that gambling was their only fault, withholding further details from the submission.
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Freyvogle
McClure
Dispatce
Harrisburg
Walter Lyon
Collier
Quinn
Lyon
Ohio electors meet Harrison delegation in Indianapolis
The Ohio electors, led by chairman Everett of Cleveland, visited General Harrison and Mrs Harrison in Indianapolis. Everett said the visit was social, with private talks on Cabinet formation likely discussed with Colonel John C. New, while Everett supported Platt but did not confirm any appointment. Illinois electors also visited, joined by Chicago officials including Dement, Dinsmore, and others, for a cordial reception.
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Ohio
Everett
Pratt
Indianapolis
Harrison
T. Everett
Cleveland
Harrison Renere
Judge Devoe
John C. New
Platt
E. P. Slate
H. C. Horner
A. Blakely
G. Truitt
A. H. McTaggart
Matthews
J. M. Beere
John M. Hubbard
Chicago
Clinois
Saginaw clears with arms for Dominican ports
The Clyde steamer Saginaw sailed for Dominican ports carrying 60 rifles 200 boxes of cartridges and four cannons as ballast. Arm shipments came from Hartley & Graham of 38 West street via Brunner's Musical Instrument Co. to Porto Plata and Samana. Dominican and Haytian officials debated clearance amid war concerns.
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Saginaw
New York
Preston
Legation
Charles Preston
Porto Plata
Samana
Julia
Hartley & Graham
West Street
Brunner
Musical Instrument Company
Magone
Cooley on Commerce in Written vs Unwritten Constitutions
Albany January 15 Hon Thomas M Cooley chairman of the Interstate Commerce Commission spoke at the State Bar Association urging flexibility in constitutional framing He warned that interstate commerce may force more federal control if state restrictions prove incompatible and that a federal consolidation could reshape law and policy under broad federal powers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
Thomas M. Cooley
Inter-State Commerce Commission
State Bar Association
Assembly Chamber
Pedro Ben Zangeli Pedrazzo Ends Life in New York Home
New York on January 15 Pedro Ben zangeli Pedrazzo a 77 year old renowned fresco painter committed suicide at his residence 226 East Thirty-fifth Street. He left a will showing 12000 dollars in bank deposits to two sisters in Italy and detailed funeral costs including coffin casket opening grave and hearse. He bequeathed all his apartment property to Mary Granger who had cared for his rooms for sixteen years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Pedro Benzangeli Pedrazzo
East Thirty-fifth Street
Italy
Mary Granger
Legislature splits on Senate vote for United States Senator
Lansing Michigan January 15 both chambers chose United States Senate candidate James McMillan over M. H. Ford. In the House McMillan led 68 to 27 while the Senate tally stood 22 to 7 in favor of McMillan.
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Lansing
Mich
United States
House
James McMillan
M. H. Ford
Senate
Largest Stock of New Embroideries Nowhere
Advertisement noting a vast stock of new embroideries and white goods, with buyers frequent and many linen faces on sale at Jos. Horse & Co. store, inviting customers to visit for bargain styles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jos. Horse & Co
Penn Avenue
Complete Victory Sale At 47 Sixth Street
We offer first line spring cookment and bargains at 50 cents. See our windows and come in the morning to avoid the afternoon rush. M W F S u Ho eus and H Ack E promote the sale with limited afternoon viewings to ensure better selection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Price
Sixth Street
Mwfsu Hoeus & Hacke
Buckets Shops Bill Prompts Market Flour Mention Rosalia
In Columbus on January 15 the Legislature passed a sypee bill related to bucket shops. The note mentions Rosalia flour and claims it is the best in the market, produced by myte & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
It Myte & Co
Our Guest remarks mark Montana welcome for a Presidential heir
The Montana Territory banquet honors R B Harrison, son of the President elect, who speaks to townsmen about returning to Helena and his stance against seeking office. He affirms no desire for public office, praises Republican gains for Montana and the Territories, and urges unity in development. The address underscores Territorial growth and political ties to the national party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelen A. Monr
R. B. Harrison
Montana Territory
Montana
Helena
Massachusetta
The
United States
Helens
Expres
Fenogoray
Roe
Republican Party
Great Far West
Howe
Will
Bos
Mystery Fire Claims Woman and Child in Carson Street House
A mysterious early morning blaze at 514 Carson Street in a second story room of Arthur Roddey’s dwelling fatally burned a woman and her child. Police and fire crews extinguished the fire with little damage. Mrs Roddey was taken to Homeopathic Hospital with grave injuries, while the child was cared for by a neighbor. Origin and cause of the fire remain undetermined.
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Arthur Roddey
Carson Street
Desperado Wesley Barnett Dies In Ambush Near Okmulgee
Wesley Barnett, a feared Creek Indian desperado and alleged horse thief ring leader, was killed by Wallace McNae in an ambush near Okmulgee after years of lawless acts including the murder of United States Marshal Phillips and Creek police official Mose McIntosh. The incident follows a large bounty offer and his defiance of Creek authorities.
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St Louis
Wesley Barnett
United States
Phillips
Kufaula
Mose McIntosh
House of Warriors of the
Creek Nation
Wallace McNae
Okmulgee
Thirteen Entertainers Arrested After Poker Game
In Knoxville Texas a private car scene ended with George H Primrose Thomas LeMack George Thatcher and five Thatcher Primrose and Westminster members arrested for a poker game after a performance. A justice fined them $100 total with most for costs provoking local indignation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxville
Texx
George H. Primrose
Thomas LeMack
George Thatcher
Thatcher, Primrose and
Westminstrels
Enorville
Bargain Plush Coats and Early Spring Neckties
The ad touts plush coats at 1500 bargains and a wide cloak room stock marked down. Jos HonxeE & Co claims to be ahead of rivals with early spring neckwear, opening Thursday afternoon. Listings include Witt Price at 47 Sixth Street and Bar silverware at Hauch's, 205 Fifth Ave, noting low prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jos
Honxee & Co
Penn Avenue
Witt Price
Sixth Street
Hauch’s
Fifth Ave
Wfsu
Alchemy and Modern Chemistry Lecture Recap
Prof John W Langley of Ann Harbor University spoke to the Kings Sons at St Peter s Church on Alchemy and Modern Chemistry. He traced alchemy from ancient Egyptian roots to medieval Europe and contrasted past occult ideas with modern chemistry and internal chemical power. A vote of thanks closed the talk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Langley
Ann Harbor University
Society of the King’s Sons
St. Peter’s Church
Europe
Theer
Gregory VII
Compulsory Educational Bill Favored by School Board
At a special Allegheny Board of School Control session last night, members unanimously endorsed Joseph A Langfitt's compulsory education bill. The meeting also agreed to seek a $10,000 tax for a new high school building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny Board of School Control
Joseph A. Langfitt
Alleged brigands nabbed in attempted street robbery
Officer Hugh Madison arrested three Italians Tony Mastine Antone Pions and Ralf Rogier for robbing or attempting to rob Patrick Cusick and William Sciutal at the corner of Strawberry alley and Grant street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brethren
Hugh Madison
Tony Mastine
Antone Pions
Ralf Rogier
Patrick Cusick
William Sciutal
Strawberry Alley
Grant Street
Emsworth Meeting Advances Borough Government Plan
Citizens of Emsworth held a night meeting to move toward establishing borough government. Promoters of the move see clear routes ahead while farmers express satisfaction with town status and show little interest in further changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emsworth
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Protection
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Sixth Ward Republicans
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