Movement to legalize poolselling in Pennsylvania
A long discussion on discipline in baseball and hoopla over a proposed Pennsylvania bill to legalize and regulate poolselling on horse races. The measure sets license fees by city class and dedicates revenue to general taxation. penalties for unlicensed selling would include fines or workhouse confinement. Supporters claim protection against fraud and aim to keep betting legitimate away from tracks.
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Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Homewood
Ball Players Conduct Emphasized by Manager Phillips
Manager Phillips urged strict discipline for next season praising good behavior among players. He recalled a Washington trip to Arlington House where hosts offered better treatment after witnessing his team's courteous conduct, illustrating how gentlemanly behavior gains respect and rewards.
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Phillips
Washington
Arlington House
Sap
Pittsburg
Mr. Bennett
Nimick Opinion on Receive Rule and Indianapolis Cane
President Nimick voiced his view on the receiving rule during a Chicago conversation about the Indianapolis cane. He indicated League directors will likely decide on the matter soon and reiterated that Minneapolis will be in line when the season starts. He noted new reservation rules and discussed potential selections and team placements.
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Indianapolis
Nimick
Manapolle
Young
Simnick
Sunday Baseball Ban Threatens City Leagues
Distress grips the City Baseball Leagues as Senator Garrity’s proposed Sunday ball playing ban in the State Senate could end the league. A House measure by Rep Eckert passed but died in the Senate.
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Garrity
Senate
Eckert
He Wants a Race With Dunborn Wilkes Owner Samuel Simocox
Samuel Simocox, owner of Dunborn Wilkes, seeks a suitable trotting race for his year-old nag. The plan is to enter in Pittsburg or MeKeeoe next week, with stakes around 30 or 350 per corner.
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Samuel Simocox
Dunborn Wilkes
Pittsburg
Indianapolis Club Surrenders Franchise Amid Ownership Tangles
A telegra m from Indianapolis reports the city’s baseball club surrendered its franchise to the league amid suspected stockholder strife. Brush says surrender was in good faith and league control. President Young and Mr Day unavailable for full comments. possible temporary status quo and potential buyback.
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Dispatch
Indianapolis
Indianapolis Baseball Club
Brush
Young
Ding
Day
Mayer &Co
Toys and Sporting Roads
Louis Inder
J. C. McCutcheon
President Brush Defends Hoosier Franchise Stance
In Indianapolis on January 23 President Brush of the Indianapolis Club made a firm statement on the league franchise matter. He said Young represents the League but cannot act until all league representatives pass the disposition. Indianapolis accepts surrender unconditionally and will require the same procedure for any club wishing to continue. Brush offered to support maintenance funds and urged others to join. He noted Detroit’s exit limited options and discussed Getzein’s status and a possible move to Washington.
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Detroits
Getzein
Washington
Eating Up the Sheep Local Riflemen to Kill Panther
Local rifle shooters Huggins Brehm and Joses, with others, were invited to Tiger Hollow near Chartiara to kill a panther gobbling sheep. Mr Bradley of Tiger Hollow says the panther roams for weeks, escaping traps, and threatens his flocks.
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Eife
Diesperar
Messrs
Huggins
Brehm
Joses
Tiger Hollow
Chartiara
Mr.Bradley
Mr. Bradley
Hollow
Boston Club Relieves Hornung Without Buyer Bid
The Boston club released Hornung this afternoon with no League club bidding to purchase him. Charley Bennett signed a 1S contract obtained in Detroit. Deacon White may now move freely. Directors face indecision as Morrell, Vee, and others weigh options. Indianapolis club to stay in the League with current officers. Stockholders found unsatisfactory by Boston as well.
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Boston
Hornung
Charley Bennett
Detroiteer
Deacon” White
Eerne Vee
Morrill
Soden
Indianapolis
No More Prize Fighting Hinted In Minneapolis
After the Cardiff Fell contest last night an incipient rink row prompted authorities to weigh stopping all prize exhibitions. Today a bill making re fighting or accepting challenges a penal offense was introduced in the State Legislature and will likely become law.
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Minneapolis
Mrsx
Pool Championship Match in Northwestern Ohio Clash
A special Telegram to the Tee Dispatch reports a pool match in Findlay on January 21 between Carroll and G S Williams for 100 pounds a side and the Northwestern Ohio championship. They played best 13 of 23. Carroll led Williams 3 to 6 at one point as money changed hands.
Wyoming Admission Debate Highlights Rich Resources Claim
Delerate Carey of Wyoming urged Congress to pass a statehood enabling act, addressing the House Committee on Territories. He argued Wyoming possesses vast coal lands of no less than five million acres, with rich iron and other resources, and praised the territory’s area and educated population.
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Washington
Delerate Carey
Wyoming
House Committee On Territories
Congress
West Virginia
Ake
Ake Hea
West Inia
United States
The Paid Perjurer and Moonlight Revelations in Court
Dennis Tobin of Kerry testified before the Commission Court about a moonlighting organization tied to the League. He detailed a Kilconoly band with captains and armed divisions, admitting payments for raids and cattle slaughters and exposing secret society structures. His cross examination undermined prior police and landlord testimony.
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Lonpoy
Dennis Tobin
Kerry
Commission Court
Tobin
League
Kilconoly
Slaugh
Miss Thompson
Russell
Ireland
Chamberlain Praises Peaceful Mission After Fisheries Rejection
London January 23 Mr Chamberlain spoke at Birmingham praising his mission to America as peaceful and successful with the fisheries treaty accepted by both governments. He noted the Senate rejection by party lines but stressed cordial UK US friendship and the Irish question’s prominence at home while Ireland’s condition improves under Mr Balfour.
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London
Mr. Chamberlain
Birmingham
Senate
United States
Ireland
Balfour
Chamberlain
O Brien Receives Ovation Before Trial
William O'Brien arrived in Clonmel on the eve of his trial to a huge reception with about a thousand torchbearers and six bands. He spoke from the town hall steps predicting the coercionists would vanish at the next general election as reflected by the Cowan contest results and London council elections.
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Wm. O’brien
Clonmel
O'Brien
London
Gaelic Congress Meeting Ends In Split At Thurles
The Gaelic Congress met at Thurles to elect an executive when a tumult broke out. President Daven left after being denied a hearing for the financial statement, followed by priests and delegates. The remaining delegates formed a Central Council and repudiated debts of 500 pounds. Daven and seceders plan a separate patrol in the area near the meeting place.
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Thurles
Daven
Roseberry Sees Home Rule Trend In Scarborough Speech
Lord Roseberry told Scarborough that the British electors favor chewing politics to its end and likely support home rule. He corroborated Pierrepont's diary extracts of Disraeli discussion proposing an Ireland style American State Legislature.
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Lexpos
Lord Roseberry
Scarborough
Pierrepont
Disraeli
Ireland
Di Murska in Ashes Cremation in Gotha
The remains of Mme. Di Murska and her daughter were cremated at Gotha on January 23. Only the mother’s Austrian husband and about a dozen Gotha Opera Company members attended. The urn for the mother bears the inscription ashes are all that remain of a nightingale, while the daughter's urn proclaims the woman whose ashes lie here has battled and suffered much in vain.
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Nightingale
Berlin
Mme. di Murska
Gotha
Gotha Opera Company
A Dutch Sensation on Alarming Pamphlet
The Haove January 23 reports a sensation in Holland over a pamphlet by Tyndal titled The Netherlands in Danger. The author condemns defensive organization on land and sea and references a figure of 7,500,000 dollars.
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Holland
Tyndal
Netherlands
Progressive Potters Convention Elects New Officers
Wassilatox January 23 At the thirteenth annual convention of the Potters Association of the United States new officers were elected for the ensuing year. Thomas Haddock of Trenton remains president with Brunt of East Liverpool as first vice president and George W. Oliver of Syracuse as second vice president. The session featured a report urging prizes for artistic ceramic designs by design schools nationwide, which was adopted. A prize for impro machinery was also approved. The convention highlighted a drift toward finer American ceramic art and warned against cheap foreign wares. An elegant banquet at Willard's Hotel capped the day with one hundred covers and notable guests. The next meeting will be held in this city next January.
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Wassilatox
Potters’ Association
United States
Thomas Haddock
Trenton
William Brunt
East Liverpool
George W. Oliver
Syracuse
J. Scott
Cincinnati
J. H. Goodwin
Alfred Day
Steubenville
Brunt
Oliver
Committee On Art and Design
D. F. Haynes
Baltimore
France
Italy
China
Japan
Willard’s
Defiant parson in Elgin targets secret societies
Rev. Milton of Elgin, under warning to prepare to die for attacking secret orders, vows to expose Masonry as evil and devil worship. He cites a lodge member present at a murder plot and claims Woodmen follower stalks him, fueling local uproar.
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Cxtenco
Milton
Elgin
Baal
Order of Woodmen
White Caps of New Jersey Warn Jersey City Man
New York report says Robert Barry of Jersey City rushed to a First Precinct station asking police protection after receiving a threatening note. The missive urged him to quit drinking and staying out late, claiming White Caps of New Jersey would take action. A Jersey City contractor advised him to participate in numbers betting, i.e., policy.
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New York
Robert Barry
Jersey City
First Precinct
Coward
Sam
New Jersey
West Virginia Caucus Delays Senate Nomination
Democrats hold a Charleston caucus with full attendance and delay the U S Senate nomination to next Tuesday. The caucus ends after midnight without nominating, with plans to support nominee J E Kenns in a follow up session. The split between parties remains to be drawn and no kickers are reported.
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Charleston
W. VA
United States
A.cus
J. E. Kenns
England Making Trouble and Zanzibar Slavery Charge
In a Deutsche Wochenblatt Zanzibar letter the blockade of the east coast of Africa is blamed for unrest and failing to curb slave traffic. The writer faults the German Consul and says Sir John Kirk’s return as British Consul would restore English supremacy. Meantime in Meadville a society wedding occurs as Fred G. Prenatt marries Miss Nona Irwin at St Bridget’s Roman Catholic Church.
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Meadville
Fred G. Prenatt
Ptm
Fire at Walker Street destroys vast drygoods district
New York fire at 88 and 90 Walker street early today razed property valued at about 100 million dollars. About ten concerns occupied the premises in the drygoods district. The blaze disrupted the area as investigators work to determine the cause and extent of the loss.
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New York
Walker Street
Drygoods
Noted Entertainer Selina Dolaro Dies in New York
Selina Dolaro a popular singer, actress, and author, died at 365 West Thirty-third Street after a brief illness. Born in England, she rose in London and New York stages, wrote "Mes Amours" and planned a novel "Bella Demonia." She had two children in performances with Mrs Langtry's Macbeth and last wished burial outside the actors' plot.
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Spectal
Dispatch
New York
Selina Dolaro
England
America
West Thirty-third Street
Mme. Dolsio
Mme. Dolaro
Mme
Dolaro
London
Offenbach
Gilbert & Sullivan
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Park Theater
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Brook & Collier
Henry E. Abbey
Lyceum Theater
Fashion
Helen Dauvray
Genevieve
Mrs. Langtry
Fifth Avenue Theater
Europe
Actors
Congressmen Barnes Dies in Washington After Paralysis
Washington dispatch reports Congressman Barnes died at 12:46 a.m. after paralysis struck him in his seat. He leaves a wife, two sons, seven adopted children, and vast wealth held in common by his family. The House will adjourn to honor him. funeral plans await congressional guidance.
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Congresman Barnes
Congress
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D. D. Burnes
Fielding Burnes
McC
Kentucky
Dockery
Missouri
Gallinger
New Hampshire
Henderson
Iowa
Barry
Mississippi
Morrison
Illinois
Sowers
Nelson Barnes
St. Joseph
Indiana
Culpepper County
Platte
Barnes
Harvard Law School
Buchanan and Breckenridge
Court of Common Pleas
Randall
Sven
Prohibition Losing Ground in Massachusetts
Figures presented to the Legislature show Massachusetts shifting against liquor licensing. In 1886 21 percent of 349 towns voted license, while 50.9 percent supported prohibition. In 1887, 22 percent of 351 towns voted yes, with 53.45 percent in favor of license, marking a setback for prohibitionists.
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Boston
Massachusetts
Explosion at Nanticoke survey slope kills three engineers
A midnight blast at slope No 24 in WIlleesbaere Nanticoke injures several engineers. Scharius is blown to pieces, Chet Owens dies instantly, John Williams fatally burned, with others seriously burned.
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Wileesbaere
Nanticoke
Scharius
Chet Owens
John Williams
HIS VIALS OF WRATH STATE FLAG LAW DEBATE RAGES
The House debated a school flag law with amendments and objections to conditions on state appropriations. Fow misinterpreted the plan, thinking the flagstaff belonged inside the building, prompting laughter. A near million dollar yearly cost for all-weather display was projected, while supporters predicted passage by a close vote. Smrrson noted a moment of civility as two figures, Brown and Fow, shared desks and saluted the flag.
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Fow
Philadelphia
Messrs. l and
Hascett
Marland
Wherry
Commonwealth
Philaelphia
Captain Dravo
Dravo
Graham
Captain Brown
Mr. Fow
Smrrson
Mrs Cluff Claims Husband and Doctor Poisoned Daughter
New York report states Mrs. Mary Jane Cluff affirms daughter Sarah Jane Weeks was poisoned by her husband and Dr. Blackman. Weeks died after taking a powder prescribed by the physician, with neighbors present in the garden moments before her illness and death in Brooklyn.
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John Homeyer
Newtown
Robbers board south bound Cincinnati Southern express
A masked robber attacked the south bound Cincinnati Southern express near Ludlow last night. Messenger Harry Carroll and an assistant fought and dumped the attacker off the car, who rolled down an embankment and vanished. Another robber on the front platform fled before capture. A large sum of money was on board.
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Cincinnati Southern Road
Ludlow
Harry Carroll
Mrs Blaine on Stage with Frohman for Two Years
Theatrical circles report Mrs James G Blaine Jr has signed a two year contract to star under Daniel Frohman. Negotiations continue and a formal signing is expected this week. If approved, she would debut next season and choose her own pieces.
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James G. Blaine, Jr
Daniel Frohman
Blaine
Alibi to Be Proved in Waynesburg Murder Trial
Court session draws crowds as key witnesses place Taylor in Masontown between 6 and 9 AM on the murder day while Mack Newcomer cites 9 to 10 AM. Taylor’s wife says he was at home off and on, but fails to provide precise times. The defense anticipates a strong challenge to Miles Farmer’s testimony and aims to counter earlier statements. Trial proceedings expected Friday morning with Commonwealth prepared for the confrontation.
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Miles Farmer
Masontown
Taylor
Mack Newcomer
Hiss
Commonwealth
Parsons Speech Passes Peaceful in Waverly Hall
In Chicago on January 23 Mrs. Parsons the Anarchist gave her second public speech since her husband's execution. Police did not interfere per Judge Tuley’s ruling. The report notes the meeting’s mood was bright yet bitter, but contained no incendiary remarks.
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Chicago
Paris Premier Floquet tells Renault of exile decree change
Paris dispatch reports Premier Floquet informed Senator Renault that he intends to revise the decree of exile against the Duc Taseale. The exchange signals a shift in policy on the long running exile order as political tensions persist in Paris.
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Floquet
Renault
Duc 'Taseale
Pretty Girl Marries Silk Mills Coachman After Spouse Side Conflict
New York telegram reports William Siller, a coachman at Astoria Silk Mills, married Mary Van Den Esch, daughter of superintendent Paul Van Den Esch. The couple eloped after a secret meeting at the Thirty-fourth street ferry. Father relented conditionally, but the family severed relations as Mary and Siller began life in a furnished room. Siller was promoted by his father-in-law.
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Dispatch
New York
William Siller
Astoria
Long Island City
Paul van den Esch
Ditmars Avenue
Mary van den Esch
Siller
Coshman
Mary
Thirty-fourth Street
Biller
Sensational Elopement Shocks Milan Community
In Milan Erie county a major social scandal erupts as Dr Storch sixty and Mrs W B Starbird thirty five flee together. Mrs Starbird leaves Milan with her husband W P Starbird attorney and Milan Advertiser editor. Mrs Starbird claims to have fled with Dr Jen after sending a Chattanooga dated letter.
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Milan
Erie County
Dr. Storch
W. B. Starbird
Storch
Florida
Starbird
Chattanooga
Jen
W. P. Starbird
The
Advertiser
J. W. Stoakes
Rat Sparks Fatal Powder Explosion At Broyles Home
In Chattanooga on January 23 a kitchen explosion shattered walls and blew servant Lydia Hunt from the scene after she lit a match to drive a rat into a gunpowder box. The blast scorched her clothing, flames were put out, and several family members narrowly escaped serious harm.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
G. E. Broyles
Montgomery Avenue
Lydia Hunt
Miss Hunt
Elea
A Novel Burial Society Formed by St. Gabriel's Parish
Father Dorney of St. Gabriel's Church near the Union Stock yards announces a parish burial society. Each family pays a small monthly sum, and funeral expenses for any member's death will be covered from the fund. He hopes to spare poor families from town burial costs.
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Father Dorney
St. Gabriel's Roman Catholic Church
Union Stockyards
Alleged Murderer Red Bill Arrested in Texas
A Denver dispatch reports Wichita Falls sheriff arrested Red Bill the cook at Clarendon Texas for the murder of S Morris Walon of Philadelphia and C Livingston Strong of Bondout New York. The killing occurred August 25 during a hunting expedition on the plains in the West.
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Denver
Wichita Falls
Clarendon
Texas
Red Bill
Red Shirt Bill
S. Morris Walon
Troon
C. Livingston Strong
Bondout
N. Y
Waln
Plains
Government to Abolish Exceptional Laws in Reichstag
Be Erxis reports on January 23 that the government plans to propose removing all exceptional laws. The move aims to align liberal goals with a general penal code and render the Socialist law unnecessary.
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Erxis
Reichstag
River Weather River Disptches Report
BrownsVille River 6 feet inches and falling. Weather cloudy. Thermometer 8. Monga nto w s River 5 feet 4 inches and falling. Weather cloudy. Thermometer 8. Um Waeren River 1910 feet and stationary. Weather clear and mild.
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Brownsville
Woman Suffrage Convention Reports Key Speakers
At the convention of the Woman Suffragists Mrs Virginia Minor Missouri read a paper on federal suffrage. Miss Mary Clay Kentucky argued equality in marriage would aid women. Fred Douglass praised women for their role in freedom. Rebecca Wright Bonsal recounted Sheridan's Winchester victory. Helen Gougar Indiana criticized public men. Anthony interrupted. Flora Colby Nebraska spoke on Woman in Marriage. session adjourned sine die.
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Virginia Minor
Missouri
Supreme Court
Mary Clay
Kentucky
Fred Douglass
Rebecca Wright Bonsal
Sheridan
Winchester
Helen M. Gougar
Indiana
Anthony
Flora 8. Colby
Nebraska
Louisiana Election Inquiry Sought By Republican Senators
In Washington on January 23 Senator Chandler announced plans to press a resolution in the Senate for an inquiry into Louisiana election conduct last April. Senator Gibson said he would back the inquiry if requested by Louisiana lawmakers or citizens, but oppose it if driven solely by a New Hampshire senator. Chandler noted Louisiana Republicans are united aside from two Black men who were expelled for attempting to organize Knights of Labor.
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Washington
Senate
Chandler
Louisiana
Gibson
New Hampshire
Knights of Labor
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