Trotting News From Berlin and Local Spring Meeting Plans
Joe Heideger reports three wins at Hamburg including Agnes 5,000 mark prize and Blue Bell top trotter in Germany as Kaiser reception features grand carriages and flowers. The article also previews the Little Washington Spring Meeting entries and a Sunday association ball games roundup.
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St. Louis
Athletics
Louisville
Washington
Columbus
Boston
Joe Heideger
Berlin
Germany
Joseph
Hamburg
Alexis
Francis Alexander
Agnes
Prospect Wilkes
Blue Bell
Kaiser
Cincinnati and Baltimore Baseball Scores Summary
Cincinnati 2 Baltimore 9. Cincinnati 3 Baltimore 2. Columbus 6 Boston 4. Colum bus 4 Boston 1. St Louis 17 Athletics 3. St Louis 1 Athletics 4. Boston 7 Washington ?
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Cincinnati
Baltimore
Columbus
Boston
St. Louis
Athletics
Washington
To Day's League Schedule at Brook Cova Neen
League schedule notes show games at Brook Cova Neen and Sunday action. Names and scores are jumbled in OCR like references to Boston and Columbus teams with players Stivette Bayles O’Brien Farrell and Kuell among unclear lines.
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Brook Cova Neen
Gindigest Phat
Hite
Athletica
Ana Bayles
Cross
isTile
Boston
Somaary
Columbus
Dower
O'Brien
Farrell
English Derby Quarrel Between Ives and Schaefer
In a misc sports column the English Derby match features Frank Ives and Jake Schaefer clashing after a dispute. Officials attempted to separate the rivals as tempers flared during the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Ives
Jake Schaefer
See-Object Bet Sparks Controversy at Race Meeting
The fragment notes a £26000 offer rejected while owners allegedly earned £15000 in bets and £5000 in stakes. An American figure, a known plunger, reportedly amassed £18000 from Derby and Oaks betting on Mimi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ange Bye Eo
United States
Mimi
Entries for the Events Which Begin Wednesday and Last Two Days
Special telegram from WassincTor Pennsylvania notes a partial list of entrants for spring races in June. The program includes a 2:60 trot and a lightfoot pace with multiple riders and horses from Uniontown Washington Braddock and nearby towns. The article previews a potentially strong field and a countywide audience for the two day meet.
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WassincTor
A. G. Happer
The
Agricultural Association
Beall
Uniontown
Washington
Henry
Minbar
Ag Lightfoot
Schulty
Braddock
Ostanbadh
Webong
de Mame
B. m
Pitebure
C. H. Gulimore
Ete
B. Weitfeld
Wood
Belle Pit
Jimmye
Holme
Burg
Menaowlands
Moilie Lightfoot
Champion billiard player Jacob Schaefer attacked in Rochester saloon
In Rochester on a Friday night incident at a downtown saloon left famed American billiard champion Jacob Schaefer severely assaulted by Frank Ives, a rival player who had recently claimed the Amrerson title. The fight followed taunts about rivalries and a dispute reportedly rooted in a woman.
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Cleveturn
Jacob Schaefer
America
Frank Ives
Amrerson
Schaefer
Slosson
Eugene
Chicago
Ives
Rochester
Lew Shaw
Spemiaed
Wiefer
Jake
Shaw
Seege
Aess
Wellsville Fair Programme Promises Rich Purses
Wellsville announces the third annual fair with a special programme of ll races and total purses of 3695. The lineup aims to attract top talent at favorable rates, featuring big events across August with notable purses for pace and trot races including 2:6 pace and free-for-all showcases.
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TRE Disfatch
Wellsville
Arrangements For Gibbons Verrall Fight In England
Austin Gibbons announces final arrangements for his boxing match with Jem Verrall in England. The bout is set for mid June at the Pelican Club with Gibbons training under his brother Jim and Tottenham. He is confident of victory despite skeptical betting and interest from sporting circles.
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Austin Gibbons
Verrall
England
New York
Jem Verrall
Pelican Club
Jim
Tottenham
Pox’ Villa
Sam
Police
Verral
Ives and Mullen Agree to Cushion Carrom Billiards Match
A match is arranged between Ives and Martin Mullen of this city for cushion carrom billiards to 400 points with a $2500 side stake. They played several games yesterday and again this morning, with Ives taking the early games. A formal agreement calls for deposits totaling $1500 by February and notes the date placement at nine months ahead at Mullen’s request, with further stakes planned for July 1 and two months later.
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Curretasp
Ives
Martin Mullen
Mullen
Pe Mallen
Fine rice offered for DuBois horse heirs stallions
Telegram from DuBois Pennsylvania notes a heavy price offered to the DuBois heirs for a horse bred at the stables managed by Reece Wilkes. The colt cannot be hedged for ten thousand dollars. Jenny Lind and her colt are exercised daily. Lind’s record is 2 17 and Wilkes’s sire record is 20 5.
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du Bow
DuBois
Reece Wilkes
Stabies
Jenny Lind
Lind
Wilkes
Sprinting at Brownsville Handicap Winners Named
A Brownsville sprint handicap attracted a large county crowd on Saturday. Pritchard of Shire Oaks won the $100 purse, Hammond of Duquesne finished second, Nichols of West Brownsville took third as the last heat concluded.
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Browhsvile
Pritchard
Shire Oaks
Hammond
Duquesne
Nichols
West Brownsville
Wang
Local Amateur Sportz Entries Close for Allegeny Athletic Contests
The entries for field sports of the Allegheny Athletic Association will close on Wednesday. A number of excellent contests may be held if the weather remains favorable. Local athletes are expected to perform well. the event will take place on Saturday at Park.
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Allegheny Athletic Association
Baseball Notes Review of Local Teams and Results
Baseball notes describe Gusky and Kaufmann teams likely fielding in a match today. SthAtton is expected to pitch for the champions against SeRoEn, with Garfields beating Allegheny Juniors by B to D in a sturdy effort.
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Tomormr
Sthatton
SeRoEn
Garfields
Allegheny
Unclear OCR summary of upcoming trial and game postponement
The readable text describes a court case involving Play players and a postponed game. It notes a trial date set for Tuesday and references a decision last Friday. Names and exact details are obscured by OCR errors.
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Revues
Ieee
Areane
Runners Clash in Notes On Track and Horses
The article covers racing and exhibition notes including Peter and Darrin in a pee race, Gee horseman showing better form, Stanford’s track plans at Palo Alto, and a Dublin jumper Darby’s success with wooden soles and springs, with Fred Gallaher as stakeholder.
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Peter
Darrin
F.C. McCuxit
Anp
Goodwin
Gud
Ascedal
Jocker
Latonia
Morris
Incaas
Drees Aes
Chinkee
Stanford
Marvin
Palo Alto
Pat
Stanford Esys
Sanceter Jackson
Amy Mn
Ares Jim
Joe Ghovnaki
Dooly
California
St Paul
Denver
Danny
Wan
Star Theater
Dublin
Ireland
Darby
Darby Fr Wen
Fred Gallaher
Sport
FP. P
America
Peculiar Lawsuit Tale Stirs Alderman’s Comment
An alderman derides trivial lawsuits after a man seeks legal action over his wife’s chatty old beau. The man explains the dispute involves a man who talks to the alderman’s wife, prompting a cautious warning rather than grounds for suit.
Baby waif found at Winslow residence on Aiken avenue
A servant at Dr. J. L. Winslow's East End home found a six week old baby in a basket on the front step yesterday morning. The infant wore a complete outfit and feeding items. Police took the waif to Nineteenth ward station where Matron Dugan cares for it.
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J. L. Winslow
Aiken Avenue
East End
Nineteenth Ward
Dugan
Mayflower Steamer Sails Despite Protest on River
The Mayflower under Captain Anshuts sailed again yesterday down the river amid protests from Captain Wishart. About 600 people gathered to watch, with some delaying play until the hearing of Captain Wishart’s concerns.
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Anshuts
Wishart
Laarene
Scraps of police doings report arrests and detentions
Police arrested Daxster Stewart David Lampt and Jacob Connors on a charge of stealing a pocketbook containing 15. Ames Rosewares and William Whalen, diminutive gamblers, were caught shooting aero-eee. L oer Foy and boys were taken to Central station. Justice Baran of McKee's Rocks committed Thomas Dougherty to jail for trial as a common gam p. AwWNit WacgNER and Thomas Reed of Soho were caught in a corner behind the Anchor Bank. both were arrested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daxster Stewart
David Lampt
Jacob Connors
McNalley
Nweteenth Ward
Ames Rosewares
William Whalen
Central Station
Justice Baran
McKee's Rocks
Thomas Dougherty
Awwnit Wacgner
Maxwell
Thomas Reed
Soho
Anchor Bank
Battle With Roughs Rocks Whitesville Decoration Day
Rioters attacked Remus Severn and Whitten Hill Grand Army posts during Decoration Day exercises at the Whitesville cemetery. About 100 veterans faced a mob tearing floral emblems and dispersing. Two men were seriously cut and Burrell Taylor died after being stabbed. Wild Dave Smith was stabbed in the abdomen. Townspeople armed themselves and pursued the assailants.
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OwrEnsporo
Whitesville
Remus
Severn
Whitten Hill
Burrell Taylor
Roughs
Wild Dave Smith
Aalles
Arrests Provoke Sunday Ball Disruption in Dayton
Dayton police halted a Northwestern League game by arresting all players from the Terre Haute and Dayton clubs for violating the Sunday law. The incident occurred as authorities broke up the public Sunday baseball gathering.
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Dayton
Terre Haute
Nebraska Flood Anniversary Observed in Solemn City Ceremonies
On May 31 in Johnstown hundreds join German societies and mourners to mark the second anniversary of the flood. A procession to Grand View Cemetery honors 800 unknown victims, with prayers, oration by Rose, and memorial flowers on graves. Church dedication for St Mark's and lingering grief follow a day of somber reflection.
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Johnstown
Grand View Cemetery
Glasow
St. Marks Church
Tooy
Ae Whitehead
Pittsburg
Bold
A. H. Tease
Dr. Diller
Bat as homing marvel ships from Spring Hill
A bizarre Spring Hill tale reports a large brown bat trained by William Hester that reliably returns home after release. After one noted experiment, the bat covered about a mile in roughly 273 seconds, heading straight to its base, prompting hopes to test its abilities alongside pigeons.
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New Casfix
Spring Hill
Union Township
William Hester
Hester
Videto the Tobin Suspect Arrives in Frackville
Sheriff Ray returns from Chicago with Frank Videto, tied to the N. P. Tobin murder case. Videto, a silver polish man, allegedly visited the Tobin home the night before the blaze and murder. He claims confidence in proving an alibi as authorities pursue a possible motive and other suspects.
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Ray
Chicago
Frank Videto
N. P. Tobin
Videto
Tobin
Caere
Hull
Erie
O'Brien
Boyd Has No Hope in Governor-Elect Boyd Case
In Zanesville on May 31 Hon James E Boyd the Nebraska Governor-elect arrived for his father's burial. He told old friends he has little chance the U S Supreme Court will reverse the state court ruling and restore him. He cites the territorial statehood act and citizenship issues but doubts federal statutes.
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Zanesville
James E. Boyd
Nebraska
United States Supreme Court
United States
Boyd
Court Martial Nears in Washinton Armory for Militiamen
An order from Colonel A L Hawkins of the Tenth Regiment sets a court martial to convene June 1 at Armory Hall Wasurseros Pa. The charges cover absence from a preliminary inspection with other offenses listed. Lieutenant T R Wakefield of Company C is appointed Judge Advocate.
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Wasurseros
A. L. Hawkins
Armory Hall
Clutter Joeopit
Newton
George W. Shannon
T. RB. Wakesee
Smallest Calf on Record Weighs Seven and a Half Pounds
In Fryptay Ohio Morris Hosler of Washington township unveils a three month old calf that weighs seven and a half pounds and stands eleven and a half inches high. The tiny animal is lively and nips grass like normal calves, attracting attention despite its diminutive size. Hosler has declined an offered price for the infant calf.
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Fryptay
Morris Hosler
Washington Township
Ieee Merfody
Hosler
Blocked By Loaded Cars Causes Coal Move Delays Near Du Bois
Miners report limited coal loading for a week due to lack of cars and slow railroad movement north. Officials say tracks are being checked for repairs as county workers prepare for the new court house corner laying tomorrow at 2 PM, with further notes on Wheeling's Hebrew Synagogue event at 4 PM.
Trainmen Gather in Scranton for Joint Union Session
About two thousand railroad workers from New York New Jersey Pennsylvania and nearby states crowded the Scranton Academy of Music for a joint session of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen and the Switchmen's Mutual Union Speakers expected included ex President Cleveland and Governor Pattison who sent regrets Grand Master Wilkinson attacked Lieutenant Governor Watres during the event and a secret session followed with talks on expanding rail labor unity and federation of railroad organizations
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Watres
Workman
Powderly
Wilkenson
Bailrond
Tead
Delaware, Lackawana
Carp Reaches Thirteen-Pound Juniata Record
In Newton Hamilton on the Juniata River L. W. Postlethwaite and his wife fishing at the dam hauled a carp weighing 13 pounds. The fish overpowered Mrs Postlethwaite twice before landing. Scott Wilson aided, and the catch drew many locals to view the extraordinary fish, with reports of potential 20 pound carp in the river.
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Postlethwaite
Scott Wilson
Juniata
SUE FOR BURNED LUMBER IN COUNTY SALE DISPUTE
In Dv Bor Pa a dispute arises after Sheriff McClosky sold lumber to Mr Marsh of Lock Haven for 11000 during a county fire. Marsh claims the lumber was delivered but other creditors seek payment. A compromise before court is unlikely and a trial may follow the contested sale.
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Dv Bor
Marsh
Lock Haven
McClosky
Du Bois Prepares for Anniversary of Town Destruction
Du Bois plans June 18 observances marking the destruction by fire in 18%. Organizers aim to marshal the entire fire department and community effort to showcase readiness. Officials expect about 180 volunteers, six rail carts, hook and ladder gear, and two engines for the commemorative event.
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du Bow
Aics
Bed on Railroad Tracks Ends Tragedy Near Zanesville
The body of William Zeigler, a Brush Creek township farmer, was found scattered along 200 feet of the Z and O Railway about six miles south of Zanesville. He reportedly left town around 10 PM after drinking. A foggy night prevented the nearby engineer from spotting him in time, leading to a fatal accident on the railroad bed.
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Zanesville
William Zeigler
Brush Creek Township
Zeigler
Carter Iron and Steel Works Rolling Mill Proposed at Hays Station
Pittsburg capitalists express strong interest in the new Carter Iron and Steel Works at Hays station on the Pittsburg Virginia and Charleston Railroad. Ground was broken for the mill with completion targeted for September and over 40 men expected to gain work once operational.
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Hays’ Station
Pittsburg
Virginia and Charleston
Carter Iron and Steel Works
Septemis
Fish Pirates At Work in Crooked Creek Depletion Claim
Reports allege illegal fishing activities rapidly depleting Crooked Creek near Kittanning. Low water leaves fish confined to holes and eddies as crews work the stream.
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FISH
Hirrangira
Crooked Creek
Resent
Beith
Murderous confession after eight years ends virago wife case
Matilda Sewald wife of John Sewald died in Waayxe Neb in September 1884 after a quarrelsome marriage. Sewald confessed in California to the murder as authorities note temporary insanity. He described finding her body hanging by a rope near the doorway as children awoke and opened the door.
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Waayxe
Neb
Matilda Szwald
John Sawald
California
The
Corp
Sewald
Doere Doerd Obituary in Christiania
Service for Tamia Doerd, wife of the late Doerr, in her 87th year, to be held Sunday at 3 o clock at her residence 19 Nixon Street, Christiania.
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Doere
Nlxon Street
Alegh Cristiania
Tamia Doerd
Doerr
Funers
Toxsspar
Heavens in June Focuses On Planets and Sun’s Path
In June the sun peaks on the solstice point as days lengthen then shorten. The article notes a partial solar eclipse on the 6th visible in parts of North America and details planetary positions including Venus, Mercury, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune, with Jupiter as a morning star and Saturn prominent in the evening sky.
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New York
North America
Newfoundebec
Toronto
Rolt
St. Louis
Texas
Mexico
Nom
Old Sol
Saturn
Uranus
Neptune
Jupiter
Venus
Steamallagh
Aquarius
Regulus
Comicis
Eee
Mars
Briggter
Neons
Mercury
Mercury Moon
Wales as a Witness Riots Prompt Troop Deployment
Mob activity sparked swift action as troops occupied the town and theaters closed. Several leaders accused of inciting rioters were arrested in the crackdown.
Hebrews Bound for America Through Charlottenburg
Berlin reports the Hebrew Relief Committee notes an average of about 600 expelled Russian Hebrews daily pass Charlottenburg, many headed for America. Relatives in Paris and London assist some. relief funds and goods are plentiful, and exiles are being escorted by gendarmes toward frontier police stations in St. Petersburg.
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Berlin
Hebrew Relief Committee
Charlottenburg
America
Paris
London
Lice
Ber Herr
Relief Committee
St. Petersburg
Formal Diplomatic Steps on Copyright Between France and United States
Paris May 31 formalities on the copyright act between France and the United States closed with unusual rapidity. Mr Reid received his instructions on Tuesday and spoke with M Ribot on Wednesday. A personal interview followed where Reid outlined American law requirements and sought France's official position. On Saturday Ribot sent a summary of French copyright provisions with decrees for the President to review before July 1 proclamation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Paris
United States
Reid
M. Ribot
Regulating Ocean Cattle Traffic Bill in Commons
In Lexpos on May 31, Mr. Chaplin, President of the Board of Agriculture, will introduce a bill in the House of Commons to regulate Atlantic cattle traffic. The measure, brief and straightforward, seeks to empower the Board to impose rules per committee recommendations. Steamship firms oppose the bill citing required changes to vessel fittings. government expects no passage this session.
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Lexpos
Chaplin
Board of Agriculture
House of Commons
Atlantic
Steamship Company
French pork tariff unsettled as minister hopes for market access
Paris May 31 The vote in the Chamber of Deputies on the pork tariff Thursday is not necessarily final. Government adheres to its original proposal and Minister Reid says he hopes for withdrawal of the prohibition and the opening of a new market for American pork.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Chamber of Deputies
Senate
The New Countess of Clancarty
Belle Bilton known as Venus cancels Portsmouth appearance due to death of the Earl of Clancarty. Advance seat bookings for the week are described as enormous.
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Countess OF Clancarty
Belle Bilton
London
Portsmouth
Venus
Earl of Clancarty
Nineteen Vessels Wrecked In Severe Lake Storm
St Peterssune May 31 A violent hurricane on Lake Ilman in Novgorod wrecked nineteen timber vessels and all crews were drowned. The same report notes the London Flour Trade Association hosted a ball in Richmond honoring visiting American millers.
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Eusala
St. Peterssune
Lake Ilman
Novgorod
England
Lorpor
London Flour Trade Association
Richmond
Tightening the Screws on Hebrews in St Peterspere May 31
The government moves to tighten control over Hebrew religious schools in Western Pennsylvania West Virginia and offices. The report notes stricter oversight and potential enforcement steps amid regional religious education debates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Peterspere
Ord Ransys
Os Hebrew Elemen Religious Schools
Brooklyn Bridge Opens Footpaths to Pedestrians
At midnight the Brooklyn Bridge footpaths were opened for free public access. The move allows pedestrians to cross the bridge without tolls or restrictions.
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Brooklyn Bridge
Local Clothing Offer Promises Free Repairs For One Year
A neighborhood retailer asserts truthful, modest ads and advertises ready to wear and made to measure clothing at popular prices. The key promise is free repair service for any suit bought for 10 12 15 or 18 dollars for a full year.
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