Western Pennsylvania Baseball League eyed for strong season
AL PRATT reports the Western Pennsylvania Baseball League may form six clubs Delving Latrobe Greensburg Johnstown Scottdale Calumet and others A schedule committee may start after March meeting The league aims for two games weekly with paid batteries and a solid local support base led by Wakefield and Herrington acting as officers.
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Western Pennsylvania
Alprats
Latrobe
Western Pennsylvania Baseball League
Pratt
Charles H. Wakefield
R. M. Herrington
Jonestown
Johnstown
Biskeville
Greensburg
Scottdale
Calontown
Howe
J. O'H. Denny
Live Pigeon Match Delivers Close Win for Dick
About 300 spectators in Jonestown Pa watched Charles L. Dick of this city defeat W F Tappan of Altoona under Hurlingham rules with 39 yards rise and 8 yards boundary. The match, centered at a trap, involved 25 birds per shooter and a $20 purse. Both shooters and onlookers called it the best event from a trap seen in years. Dick showed deft handling and loading, and the crowd noted the smooth arrangements and fair play.
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Jonxstows
Charles L. Dick
W. F. Tappan
Altoona
Hurlingham
M. Dick
Tappan
Ebelia
McCaffrey and Bradford Loom for Giant Fight in New York
Dominick McCaffrey and Ed Bradford have been in New York seeking a match with any of the giants. McCaffrey has offered to fight under any rules and for any number of rounds, declaring readiness and strong action despite a recent run of bad luck.
Breeder sales and horse transfers in Lexivetos Kentucky
January 4 report notes W Brabine of Boston buys a roan colt from W C France at 1500 dollars, Jay Bird offspring out of Almont. France sold a yearling filly to C Carnahan of Pittsburgh for 1000 dollars and to W C Hamilton of Kentucky for a Red Wilkes colt. Mentions Colonel Sellers death and various foals by Red Wilkes and Mambrine with Almont lineage.
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Lexivetos
W. Brabine
Boston
W. C. France
Hichland Crod Farm
Jay Bird
Alroont
Mr. France
C. Carnahan
Pittsburg
Red Wilkes
Jobe Tillard
W. C. Dvamilton
Red Wil
Red Pion
Jemiee Wilkes
Geo ST Witives
Almont
Keeney
Feeney Urges Sunday Baseball Legalization in Hudson
TeesTes New Jersey Assemblyman Feeney of the Seventh district champions baseball in Hudson County. He represents a large fan base and seeks to expand the pastime on all special days and Sundays. His early bill to legalize Sunday baseball was sent to committee but not advanced.
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TeesTes
N.J
Feeney
Hudson County
Wheeler Wikelf and officials listed in athletic association records
Fragmentary notice from January 3 lists Wheelee’s Hollerin and various officials and attendees connected to the American Association. Names include George H. Zoumment Tucker Tucker, Lonia, Tucker, Latham, Fuller, Orr, Weaver, Wolf, Mays, and Orr with associations to Louisville and Washington.
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Wheeler ‘Wikelf
The
American Associace
With_Athletica
George H. Zoumment
Eae Ae Pe
Tucker
Caters L. Mave
David Orr
Louisville
B. Weaver
William Wolf
Lonia
W. A. Latham
W. B Fuller
Brootha
Mays
Orr
Washington
Indianapolis Club Franchise Open to League Control
January 3 dispatch reports that President Brush and others seek to obtain the Indianapolis club franchise through a league transfer. The League will decide March 5. McCutcheon aims to keep grounds and grand stands in current hands until then and proposes a gradual transfer to new buyers.
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Brush
Indianapolis Club
Indianapolis
McCutcheon
Messrs
Dickson
Talbot
Mae
Accept
Young
Bruch
Brush Syndicate
Fred Mayer
R. K. Syfers
G Branham
Wiliam Schmidt
A. B. Meyer
C. F. Mayer
John T. Brush
Tom Taggart
Ford Woods
Dickson & Talbott
Arresting Gamblers in Boston Police Crackdown
Boston police move against betting men amid a renewed crackdown. Charles Bader, a known sporting figure, was arrested as a custodian of bets under new legal authority cited from the Acts and Resolves. Authorities expect more arrests of poolroom operators and bettors who take a percentage for handling bets.
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Boston
Charles Bader
Itte
Misreading Idea on Pool Selling and Licenses
Local sports reporters debated the proposed pool selling bill. It would impose a $10 yearly license at Homewood, allowing sellers like Frank Herdic to apply. opposition misread the effect as a total ban.
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Frank “Herdic
Herdic
Homewood
Magnoay
Joe Ridge Arrest Sparks Controversy in Local Racing
Local sports circles were surprised by the arrest of Joe Ridge who is slated to run McClelland 12 miles tomorrow at Braddock. The charge is minor selling. Backers claim the arrest is a McClelland party scheme and Ridge would lose if he failed to appear.
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McClelland
Braddock
W Moegal Minor
Ridge
Mcff
Pittsburg Rifle Club Regular Shoot Produces Mixed Scores
Yesterday's poor weather did not hinder a Pittsburg Rifle Club event with some fine sport and weak attendance. Results list multiple shooters including avr J A Hugin and Swan with scores around 78 and 65, while others like Werner and Sharpe posted varied totals.
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Avr
J. A. Hugin
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Swan
Odgdon
Werner
Pith
Sharpe
Manager Phillips Sets Toronto Tour Dates
Manager Phillips yesterday concluded dates with the Toronto Club to play there on April 17 and 1. The manager expects to have the majority of the players here in the early part of March. They will then begin daily exercise at Recreation Park, if the weather is favorable.
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Phillips
Toronto
Recreation Park
Canrillax O Coxson in Frisco as racing and team shifts noted
Frisco movement for Canrillax O Coxson may influence Indianapolis plans. Rumors swirl about Glasscock taking Ward's spot on the New York squad. Dog show managers report about 24 entries while trades loom for a bridegroom to Brooklyn. Foutz named. Broader notes on bettors, trainers, and kennel show date changes across Philadelphia and Baltimore due to club decisions.
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Brooklyn
Foutz
American baseball tour delights Australia in 1888
The Boston string of reports chronicles American players touring Australia, drawing large crowds in Auckland Sydney and Melbourne. Enthusiasm grows for baseball over cricket as Aust. towns host receptions and offer future exchanges. Spalding’s venture yields prestige and potential for an Australian team visit.
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Uncle Sam
Spalding
Yankees
Antipodes
German Samoa Fight Eyed By Berlin Press
Dispatches from Berlin report Das Kleine Journal claiming German forces landed at Apia to quell native insurrection. Key figures Sieger and Burchardt among the wounded, 15 dead, 36 wounded, as Germany’s Samoa venture draws mixed international reactions.
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State Department
Pendleton
Berlin
Kleine
Olga
Adler
Eber
Sieger
5Er
Burchardt
Mataafa
Malietoa
Mmasese
Measures Introduced In Senate and House Yesterday
Special telegram from Harrisburg reports new bills in both chambers. Senate proposals include curbing bribery at elections of constables and limiting insurance for under five with court approval, plus morgue construction rules and tax adjustments for estates. House items include fixed telephone rents, funding for child welfare and education, districting for state services, and authorizing employe associations with penalties for fraud.
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House
Harrisburg
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Estern
Inquirer Publishing Co Changes Hands in Philadelphia
Application for incorporation filed for the Inquirer Publishing Company in Philadelphia. Elverson to hold controlling stock with Harding as a major holder. Lambert named editor-in-chief and Haustis as managing editor. Paper to be refitted with modern presses and become a Republican paper.
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The
Inquirer Publishing Company
Recorder of Reeds
Elverson
Saturday Night
Harding
Inquirer
James H. Lambert
Press
Charles H. Haustis
the Times
Mrs Harrison En Route to New York From Jersey City
Mrs Benjamin Harrison wife of the President elect arrives in New York aboard the Chicago Limited at 6 52 pm joins Mr and Mrs McKee and family. The party crosses to Manhattan on the Desbrosses Street Ferry and checks in at the Gilsey House around 7 pm. She plans to stay in the city about two weeks with shopping and social engagements ahead.
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New York
Benjamin Harrison
Jersey City
Chicago
McKee
Desbrosses Atrect Ferry
Gilsey House
Oil Can Explosion Claims Two Brothers in Milwaukee
An oil can explosion at the Belvidere Block on Grand Avenue kills 12 year old John Clements and badly injures his 14 year old brother James. The fire causes a block wide panic but no other injuries occur and firefighters extinguish the flames. The boys are sons of the building's engineer.
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Milwaukee
Belvidere
Grand Avenue
John Clements
James
Early Morning Fire Hits Jackson Businesses
An early morning blaze in Jackson Mississippi began around 12 20 A M in the town's main business district. The stores of Stedman Co A Whiting Byron Lemly and S B Wieden were ablaze and the fire remained out of control at the time of report.
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Miss
A. O
Stedman & Co
A. Whiting
Byron Lemly
Wieden
Arizona's Capital Move Advances From Prescott
Prescott reports a House approval of a bill to shift the Arizona capital from Prescott to Phoenix. The measure awaits an executive signature to become law. Rheumatism treatment advertised free at 1102 Carson Street Southside.
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Prescott
Ariz
Arizona
Phoenix
Carson Street
Southside
Cabinet uncertainty sparks Indianapolis fever in early Harrison era
In Indianapolis on January 24, conversations swirl around General Harrison’s cabinet choices with Blaine Platt and New York figures driving the debate. Reports claim Platt’s anger at delays and leaks shows his cabinet prospects are dwindling, while Blaine and New York factions pressure the president elect to reveal plans.
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Blaine
New York
Harrison
Platt
Benjamin Harrison
Washington
New York Tribune
American Minister hosts dinner in Vienna with foreign dignitaries
General Lawton gave a dinner party in Vienna on January 24. Attending were the Prince of Reuss and Princess of Reuss the German Ambassador and several other foreign representatives, Mr James R Roosevelt and his wife, and Field Marshal Rodakorski.
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Lawton
Prince of
Eddie Guerin Wanted In France Case
Eddie Guerin alias George, described as an American burglar, has been remanded to Lyonsa by French authorities at their request for extradition. He is linked to a fence operation in France and is noted as being transported under guard.
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France
Lonpos
George
Lyonsa
Hank
Samoa Tensions Prompt U S Senators On Independence Policy
U S senators including Hitt Morgan Dolph and Frye discuss Samoa crisis noting lack of published treaty text, defending independence and neutral stance. They caution against war while pressing rights and commerce protection in Pacific and criticizing German actions.
Germany Downplays Strain Over Samoa Dispute
The Cologne Gazette argues no danger to German American ties, noting U S political shifts override Cleveland actions. It says Samoa treaty issues are misread, as no trilateral agreement exists and Germany has a separate accord with Britain.
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Cologne
Germany
America
Harrison
Cleveland
Great Britain
Samoa
England
Bayard
Bismarck Denies Samoa Treaty Restrictions In Speech
The North German Gazette quotes Prince Bismarck denying any treaty blocks any power from Samoa. It also refutes claims England and the United States oppose German Samoa methods and that any bilateral treaty limits Samoa’s neutrality or independence. The Gazette says Samoa grants equal rights to all treaty powers, with no special Germany US treaty.
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England and Germany clash over Samoa treaties in press
London January 24 The North German Gazette article on Samoa treaties stirs official circles in Britain. The piece is viewed as a deliberate defiance toward America and provokes Washington's cautious response amid diplomatic tensions.
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Samoa
Parrons
Ashington
Banquet to Minister Phelps Draws English Attention
London dinner in Mansion House honors Mr. Phelps with Lord Mayor absent Lord Sackville criticized by British press. Speech by Phelps praised for tact and earnestness while comments across papers stress fragile Anglo American relations and Britain’s cordial reception of the American envoy.
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Alfred Parsons
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Salisbury
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the Times
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Met
Nackvilla
Chamberlain
Trial for Father McCarthy Delayed Amid Irish Protests
In Dublin January 24 Father McCarthy charged with inciting boycott faces adjourned hearing at Clonakilty after a clash with police. Police report 13 injured including four officers. one officer in serious condition and another in danger.
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Father McCarthy
Clonakilty Tonie
O Brien Escorted by 20000 Through Dublin Crowd
During the Carrick on Suir trial chaos erupted as it began with 600 police clashing with supporters. Mr O Brien fled through the town aided by spectators after a sharp struggle, while twenty bayonet injuries and numerous blows were reported as police patrolled the streets.
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William O'Brien
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M. P
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Teaiy
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Favorable to Parnell A Times Witness Acknowledges Crime Decrease
London January 24 The Commission Court proceedings were dull and the evidence unimportant. Mate Slack said most would agree Teague but in the contention that agrarian crime had diminished since 1570, and made other acts, rendering his evidence largely moot to the Times. The afternoon featured lengthy speeches from leaders.
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Commission Court
Mate Slack
Teague
Eaders
Drop in the Copper Market Reported at Metal Exchange
At the Metal Exchange, cash offers for copper fell as ring brokers refused to buy for cash. The market faced resistance with buyers scarce and Paris selling causing further price pressure.
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The
Metal Exchange
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