Swartwood and Blair Aid Brotherhood Affidavits
Fred Carroll in St Louis pursues Robinson Brennan and Burns for the Brotherhood. Ed Swartwood and pitcher Blair filed affidavits about Swartwood's case as talks of a new St Louis Brotherhood team unfold with Carroll seeking Robinson for Pittsbury and Brennan for Cleveland.
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Fred Carroll
St. Louis
Robinson
Brennan
Burns
Ed Swartwood
Blair
Jockey Stone
Pittsburg
Carroll
Bunberger
Billy” Robinson
Jack” Brennan
Brotherhood
St. Louie
al Johnson
Cleveland Club
Cleveland
Kells comments on Nash Richardson and league future
Captain Mike Kells arrives in Boston and speaks with a reporter at the reading room. He says Nash and Richardson are the strongest Brotherhood men and will stay with their club, while he plans to leave for New York tomorrow night. He dismisses recent contracts and Ward's case impact, noting his own signing predates his Frisco trip.
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Carroll
Robinson
Brennan
Athletics
Brotherhood
Johnson
Ward
Brooklyn
Cleveland
Pittsburg
Boston
Mike Kells
Fristoe
New York
Billy Nash
League
Kelly
Nash
Richardson
Ciub
Billings
Lone
Spalding
Elf
Sethe
John B. Day
Swartwood and Blair Swear to Arbitration Affidavits
Swartwood and Blair Swartwood filed affidavits with the National Arbitration Committees after a letter from President Phelps urged prompt filings. The documents allege a proposed release for Swartwood and claim a prior agreement with Dickson to strike Swartwood from Hamilton’s reserve list if a release was not purchased by December. Secretary Scandrett plans to travel to New York for meetings as Swartwood’s case heads toward resolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Swartwood
Phelps
Young
New York
Swartwood
Blair
Algerman McMaster
Swartw
Spefather
Dickeen
Hamilton
Dickson
Swartwooi
Aeelob
Ed Gumbert Rebuffs Hanlon Contract Clash
Ed Gumbert revealed tension with manager Hanlon over contract terms insisting he would not fight for a Pittsburg club or accept other offers. John Quinn collected a 250 forfeit from Fogarty to face any 156 pound challenger, signaling Fogarty’s perceived willingness to fight at middleweight.
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Ed Gumbert
Hanlon
Pittsburg O
Pittaburg
John Quinn
Fogarty
Eere
Jack Fogarty
Sesensenah
M Bays
Guilty of Cruelty in Pigeon Shoot Case
The Commonwealth's case against A Nelson Lewis of the Philadelphia Gun Club concluded with a guilty verdict for cruelty to animals after a December 14 1857 pigeon shoot at Anda lusia Bucks County The judge held the 1889 statute extends to nonhuman beings and found the act of wounding and killing a pigeon in distress to be ill treatment and abuse, rejecting defense claims that shooting could promote strength or courage.
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Ator. Dorestons
The
Commonwealth
A. Nelson Lewis
Philadelphia
Andalusia
Bucks County
Yerkes
Lewis
Jaden Yerkes
International wrestling tournament planned in New York
A large international wrestling tourney is set for New York in the third week of February. Matches will be best two of three falls catch as catch can for the Police Gazette trophy and a share of gate money with prizes for top finishers. Entry closes February 10, with Richard K. Fox appointing the referee. numerous famous wrestlers including Sebastian Miller Tom Connors William Muldoon Evan Lewis Lee Leonard Jack Carbeck Milo the Greek and Ernest Roeber are listed as entrants.
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New York
Police Gazette
Richard K. Fox
Sebastian Miller
Germany
Tom Connors
William Muldoon
Evan Lewis
Lee Leonard
Buffalo
N. Y
Jack Carbeck
Hercules
Ajax
Peoria
Ernest Roeber
J. W. Kennedy
Quincy
Iil
Milo
August Sera
Dayton Trap Championship Opens With West Over East
The open series between east and west trap shoot teams drew 1500 spectators in Dayton. Western team defeated Eastern 180 to 104 with Budd and Horner strong in singles and doubles. Dimmick refereed. McDonald and Pratchell judged. Heikes beat McMurchy 14 in the 35 live pistol match before the Cincinnati trip.
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Daaytex
Ohio
Dimmick
McDonald
Pratchell
Budd
Buce
Horoies
Eingles
Cahoon
Hudie
Gran Kaster
McMurchy
Wolstencrsfl
Esngles
Sarraakgien
Bs Ningles
Heikes
Cincinnati
Don’t Want Losers in New Orleans Gymnastic Club Purse
A New Orleans Young Men's Gymnastic Club ruling blocks a Danforth vs McBride bout if McBride loses to O'Leary. McBride must win at Buffalo to face Danforth on February 2. If so, John Quinn can return for the McBride-Danforth race, while March 1 features a McClelland versus Iddy race and Guttenburg entries are listed for tomorrow’s Guttenburg meeting with multiple horses and odds from Thad Bowe to Lancaster and Vigilant among others.
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New Orleans
Guttenburg
Hipson
Darvice Park
Gurrexsune
N. J
Thad Bowe
Capstone
Carlos
Clatter
Gold Vase
Neptunus
Banlance
Bass
Slasher
Velvet
Dizzle Brunette
Socks
Phil Thompson
Sutton Ek
William Benefit
Folsom
Hemotes
Virginia
Battersby
Pat Donovan
Pat Spalding
Pelham
Lancaster
Vigilant
Amos
Trojan
Carrie G
Blessed
Pee Nile
Sherwood
Quern Hess
Hiscult
Top
Sawyer
Frederick
Doule
Forlon
Banker
Extra
Fiddlehead
Flush
Haitt Hack
Jim Gates
Fountain
Maramont
Pastor
Comus
Cheeney
Mamie Hay
Real live ghost frightens town in Ohio house
Manzutx’s Ferry Ohio reports a haunted two story brick house at Second and Monroe where August Rothermund died in September. Since then several families including the Morgans and the Ribolds fled after nocturnal phenomena such as dancing pitchers moving coffins and doors opening. Mrs Ribold remains in critical condition after terrifying manifestations. Local residents promise to testify and pursue the ghost.
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Dispatch
Manzttx’s Ferry
Harry Ribold
Second
Monroe Streets
August Rothermund
Prezent
John Morgan
Tin Mall
Sam
Mra
Morgan
Morgan Bays
Pacwes
Morgans
Ribold
Lan Ma
Miners and Cokers Back Coal Labor Unions Accord
Messrs Corrigan Keegan Ball and others from the Connellsville coke region return home pleased with the Columbus convention outcome. The Knights of Labor and United Mine Workers pledge joint action and harmony with shared membership while leadership positions require Knights alignment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scottpale
Gihts of Labor
Knights of Labor
At Order
United Mine Workers
Oo Wise
A Lover but a Burglar at Window
F L Angier a Lake Shore and Michigan Southern fireman was captured after a late night window confrontation. He had walked a young lady home from the skating rink and believed the house was hers when she fled, nearly costing him his life and nearly leading to a false burglary conviction. Lake Shore officials intervened to clear his name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ente
J.C. Williams
F. L. Angier
Lake Shore
Michigan
Angier
Aet
Grippe Epidemic Strikes Meadville Area Schools
La grippe has developed in Meadville and vicinity to an extent affecting nearly every pupil in Steadville schools and reducing teacher force. In Cochranton eight miles away, all 175 pupils and schools are closed for the week. No deaths reported yet.
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Meadpville
Steadville
Cochranton
Clifton Track Meets Rain Scratches For Fel City Races
Curries New Jersey January 27 reports a rainy day at Clifton with many scratches. Race results list Lomax, Groey, Pocahontas, Autocrat, Half Spring, Kosciusko Kay and others with times and placings. A self-explanatory note from Sporting Editor disputes an earlier assertion about a Pittsburg Checker Club member and lists recent Edgerly draws and potential matches.
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Curries
N. J
Clifton
Lomax Frst
Groey
Bio Tos
Pocahontas
Stotund
Ing Haren
Ato Land
Pomere Eccund
Jana Bupa
Mabel Gieun
Satorca Ana Tee
Galensia Secone
McFarland
Land
Ey Ree
Autocrat
Paitto D
Hager
Kosciuako Kay
Sue Finn
Eccynd
Barnum Whmer
Hosciusko Kay Even
Barnum Ito
Edgerly
Sporting
Dispatch
Bers
Pittsburg Checker
Edgeriy
J. H. Jones
Riley
Hagerty
Harrison
McAteer
Mr. Maize
Thomas McNally
Bapt ist Pastor Resigns to Accept Call in Scottdale
Washington Pa January 27 The Baptist congregation was surprised and disappointed when Pastor Rev Alexander MacArthur announced he would leave for Scottdale. He has accepted a call and will go there on March 1 after serving in Washington from Pittsburgh three years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Thie Place
Alexander MacArthur
Scottdale
MacArthur
Pittsburg
Erie sues Pennsylvania Natur Company to remove city mains
Special telegram from Erie reports the city files a bill in equity asking the court to compel the company to tear up its mains and pipes for violations of the entry terms. The court issues a rule on the company to answer within days.
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Euie
Erie
Pennsylvania Naturs Company
Fire Fatality in Newport Child Burned After Mother's Scream
Mrs Eldridge Yoho of Newport left her five year old daughter in the colony ment while milking. A scream drew her back as flames enveloped the child in the clothing. The girl died from severe burns after a painful ordeal.
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Difpator
New Castie
Eldridge Yoho
Newport
Uniontown Hotel Sold for Record Fayette County Sum
Special telegram from Uniontown reports George F. Yitlow, former Hotel Marietta proprietor in Connellsville, buying the Jennin hotel in Uniontown for 4060 dollars, a Fayette County record. The property will be remodeled and refurnished.
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Uniontown
George F. Yitlow
Hotel
Marietta
Connellaville
Jennin
Fayette County
Local Race Prizes Reported Amid Unclear Details
Fragmentary note cites several cash amounts for runners McClelland 114 Biebert 8 McCafferty 6 McCaffrey 1 with plans to hold a consolation race on Saturday. The text is garbled but indicates a sports event and prize listings.
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McClelland
Biebert
McCafferty
McCaffrey
Two Women Die By Their Own Hands In Roane County
SPECIAL TELEGRAM: At Spring Creek Roane county Marie Friendly hanged herself with a rope halter in a kitchen amid domestic trouble. In Fayette jail Mary Connelly attempted to cut her throat with a lamp chimney and is believed to be dying.
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Wheeling
Spring Creek
Roane County
Marie Friendly
Fayette
Mary Connelly
Purchase of West Canton four acre site for a charity project
Cantor January 27. The announcement states Mrs George D. Harter and Mrs C. Aultman have bought a four acre site in West Canton to build a были. The project aims to erect a complex of facilities to be donated for community use.
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Cantor
West
Canton
George D. Harter
C. Aultman
Gece
Evictions Continue in Punxsutawney Strike Action
A telegraph report from Punxsutawney Pa dated January 27 notes 19 families evicted at Walston and Adrian, plus seven more on Saturday. Miners remain cheery, with Italians and Hungarians seen dancing and singing around an improvised stove. Knights of Labor secure fairground buildings to store goods as relief funds aid families.
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Punxsutawney
Walston
Adrian
Knights of Labor
Ce Erate Cotnee
Leas
Knights of Lavor
Pittsburg Parties Eye Reopening of White Glass Works
Beaver Falls Pa January 27 The closing of White Glass Works by the Sheriff follows long financial trouble caused by gas to coal conversion and large outlays. Stockholders defaulted on assessments, creditors were secured, 175 workers are idle, directors plan liquidation trustees and rumored Pittsburg investors may reopen the plant within a month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaver
White Glass Works
W. A. McCool
Dan H. Stowe
Simon Harrold
Henrici F. Woefal
John C. Whitia
J. P. Stowe
W. H. Broetenstine
H.C. Patterson
J.L. B. Rewes
Robert M. Campbell
Hendry Bloom
John M. Hughes
Pittsburg
Closing Argument in Gubernatorial Contest Before Legislature
Charston dispatch notes General J W St Clair concluded his contest presentation to the joint assembly in Charlestown with a speech defending contested votes in Mernor and McDowell counties. The Democrats praised the argument as unanswerable while Republicans called it an apology for strong measure.
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Charlestown
W. Va
Lsten
J. W. St. Clair
Joint Assembly
Goff
Mr. Hal
Strong
Natural Gas Fight Between Johnson Co and Westmoreland Cambria
A dispute between Johnson Company of Moxham and Westmoreland and Cambria Natural Gas erupted when Superintendent Carter tried to shut off gas at Johnson works. He was ejected, returned with an accomplice and used a pistol to cut the gas, prompting anticipated legal actions from both firms.
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Pfppactal Telegnam
Dinpatom
Jouxstons
Johnson Company
Moxham
Westmoreland and Cambria Natural Gas Company
Carter
Pittabore
Thief shoots self after embezzlement scheme uncovered
Wm W Ninson, once agent for United States Express in town, shot himself in Coldwater Michigan after confessing to stealing 7300 dollars from the local office. Cashier Cal Mikesell was accused but proclaimed innocent and later declared insane. Ninson’s crime involved duplicating a safe key, sending funds to Michigan, and triggering indictments against Mikesell. Ninson was reported alive but in peril following the act.
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Younastown
Coldwater
Mich
Wm. W. Ninson
Ninson
United States Express Company
Cal
P. Mikesell
Mikesell
Ohio
Michigan
Women Mend Mail Bags for Thirty Dollars a Month
A Washington critique details 65 women working eight hours daily in a dust filled room to mend 40 torn mail sacks each, earning $30 a month with 3 cents extra per bag for those who exceed the quota. The piece notes harsh conditions, risk to health, and fear of dismissal under the Titusville post office case.
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Washington
Titusville
Bloss
Evening Capital
Wanamaker
C Street
Married and Deserted Case Prompts Pursuit
A Davenport woman travels from the West to find her husband Guntar R Wells after answering a Chicago matrimonial ad. She saved 1200 dollars but Wells allegedly swindled her then disappeared. Pursuit continues as police report a separate case of a young woman assaulted after wine influence in Steuben ville.
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Lin
Fort Wayne
Descripion
Guntar R. Wells
Chicago
Davenport
Wells
Ast City
Bond Forgery Trial Highlights Tax Collector Case
In court this morning the bond of William G. Duttenhoofer, an absconding tax solicitor, was proved a forgery and the alleged bondsmen were released. Also noted is Middleton of Chicago linked to the sensational trotter Jack and other figures mentioned in the chaotic report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lanncaston
William G. Duttenhoofer
Contest over Titusville postoffice pits Culbertson against Shattuc
Washington January 27 The Titusville postoffice fight grows by the day as Major L L Shattuc gains broad straight Republican support. Protests against Gilmor cite disloyalty and prior Kicker records, while Culbertson’s backers press to place a home district official over the Chairman’s preference. Major Shattuc’s campaign widens, boosting hopes he can defeat Gilmor despite strong local resistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Titusville
John Dalzell
Pittsburg
National Committee
Shattuo
Gilmor
Seein
Pillsburg Census Supervisorship Candidate Report
A Washington correspondent reports on January 27 that the President is considering a candidate to replace George Oliver for the Pillsburg Census Supervisorship. Details remain uncertain as officials weigh qualifications and regional needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Oliver
Pillsburg
BTAF
Denny Expected to Get Pittsburg Census Supervisor Role
A dispute within the Census office over selecting a Pittsburg district supervisor is resolved with Dr. Denny anticipated to secure the position. A Western Pennsylvania congressman doubted Oliver would be named and was surprised Dr. Denny did not appear on the nomination list sent to the Senate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Dr. Denny
Pennsylvania
George Oliver
Senate
Pittsburg Men Aid Plan for Hudson River Bridge
Senators Cameron and Quay introduce a bill to form a company to build a single span bridge across the Hudson from Jersey City to New York City. Pittsburg incorporators James Andrews Gustaf Lindenthal and Samuel Rea lead the effort. estimated cost about 60 million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SDENT
Washington
James Andrews
Gustaf Lindenthal
Samuel Rea
Pittsburg
Senate
Hudson River
Jersey City
New York City
Cameron
Quay
Hayes Breaks His Rule in Ohio Pension Fight
In Columbus on January 27 R B Hayes returns from his Fremont chicken farm to enter political friction. He faces a triangle with Senator Sherman over Ohio pension agent appointments to replace Captain Gil Barger as his term ends. Hayes seeks nephew General John G Mitchell for the post while Sherman nudges State Senator Cole. no appointment yet. Barger is expected to serve beyond his term.
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Columbus
R. B. Hayes
White House
Fremont
Sherman
Harrison
Ohio
Gil Barger
Hayes
John G. Mitchell
Cole
Captain Barger
Spectator River Observations At Brownsville Report
Weather dull with cloudy skies and chill temperatures. River levels measured at 6 feet to 8 feet stationary, with thermometers showing 39 degrees and 4 degrees at the listed stations. Reports from Moncartrons River and Warner River note similar stationary water and cloudy, cold conditions.
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Brownsville
Moncartrons
Warner
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