Pittsburg Leads in Players' League Crowds at Exposition Park
A Pittsburgh source touts city as the Players' League’s biggest supporter noting 1722 attendees Tuesday at Exposition Park, over 2800 on Saturday, and that crowds in rain show strong interest. He cites the team in fourth place and financially sound, shaping public faith in the league.
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Pittsburg
Buffalos
Exposition Park
Boston
Players’ League
Phillies
Pittispurg
Thole
Nathenall League Games Saturday Report
Unclear OCR text references Nathenall League games on Saturday with scores and team codes, listing Rebels and Veel among others. Details are fragmented and cannot be reliably interpreted into full names, dates, or outcomes.
Championship Battle Looms Between Dixon and Wallace
A pending international bantam title bout draws excitement per Police Gazette. George Dixon of Boston and Nunc Wallace of Birmingham prepare under varied trainers for an eight stone eight ounce fight with £500 on the line. Plans include Lord Lonsdale’s ground and Pelican Club sponsorship with attendance by invited guests.
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George W. Atkinson
Police Gazette
George Dixon
Boston
Nunc Wallace
Birmingham
Dixon
Lord Lonsdale
Molineaux
Lee
Thomas O' Rourke
McGough
che —_ Club
Wallace
Srighton
Ben Garrington
Atlas
Pelican Oe
Fiat
Port Gaschle
Daviln
C. Welles
Lonsdale Ee
Oenue
The
Pelican Club
President Felda Letter Answered by Attorney General
Attorney General Jobmeon answered President Fulda of the California Athletic Club regarding a state action brought in the name of the people of the state. The reply clarifies the legal stance on the club's inquiry and the state's involvement.
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Saceamerto
Cal
Jobmeon W Day
Fulda
California Athletic Club
Forfeiture Question Ties to Penal Code Interpretations
A fragmented report notes a legal question about forfeiture and whether certain acts violate the penal code. Officers and witnesses are referenced amid uncertainty, with no clear outcome or dates provided.
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Ite Charoe
Fulda
Great Expectations Concerning the Match Between Tenny and Salvator
New York June 21 The Suburban of 1890 and Salvator triumph will be remembered if Haggin keeps his colt ready for the Wednesday match for 6000 a side. Tenny’s backers say he will be difficult to beat and the duel may smash the mile record. Salvator will not loaf and trainer Snip Donovan predicts a fast race.
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Salvator
Sheepsh Bay
Snip Donovan
Speer
Garrison
Prof. Laiselle
Mrr
Pulsifer
Ana
Murphy
eeeSee
Puisifer
Clyde Football Club to Tour America in August
A Clyde Football Club official, William Young, arrived in New York as plans form for an international tour next August. The team, champions of the Old World, aims to meet top American clubs and challenge for a world championship by facing Yale or Princeton in New York after touring New England. The venture seeks funding to offer a prize to the winner.
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New York
William Young
Clyde Football Club
Young
3 Dispatch Re
Glasgow
New England
Yale
Princeton
Sreen
Pittssburg Phil Makes a Gambling Fortune in Chicago
The Chicago Tribune notes Pittssburg Phil, whose real name is George Smith, rose from a Pittsburg glass factory to pool halls and then Chicago where he reportedly won $15,000 in a year and now sits on about $250,000. The piece stresses luck, but also says he understands racing inside information and that even successful gamblers can lose if reckless.
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Pittsburg
Phil
George Smith
Pittssburg
Loling
Pittsburg Phil
Chicago
Riley
Chicago Tribune
Sports Notes From the City Games and Fights This Week
Uncle Jmity Gain eyes Philadelphia matchups at Exposition Park today. Harlem Spider prepares for Murphy clash late this month, promising a fierce duel. Dwyer Brothers’ horse for the season, Senorita in training. Coach Brown’s crack filly shown at pace. New York Leaguers again short on players Glasscock Bassett Esterbrook out. Mutrie’s crew hopes to break even on Western trip.
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Jmity
Exposition Park
Uers
Philadelphia
Cincinnati
Seg Bey
Tobnetie
Harlem
Spider
Murphy
Coney Island
Bridgevilles
CarTain
Brown
Senorita
New York
Glasscock
Bassett
Esterbrook
Mutrie
Fight with churchmen over poles in front of Catholic church
A clash in Schuylerville between electric light crew and parishioners of the Church of the Visitation erupted as workers set poles before the church. Holes were filled to block work, missiles flew, Sheriff Deyoe attempted to quell rioters, National Guard was mobilized briefly, and 100 armed parishioners guarded the church overnight. The tension signaled potential new trouble Monday if clashes resume.
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Polra
Saratoga
Schuylerville
Electric Light Company
Church of Visitation
Catholic
Deyoe
Ere
McEwen
Twenty-second
National Guard of
Sara
Father Heffernan
Central Labor Union splits forming Central Labor Federation
A wide breach splits the Central Labor Union as Socialistic delegates withdraw to form a new Central Labor Federation. Conservatives and Socialists clash in heated exchanges amid accusations of treachery and foreign influence. The rift ends with a resolution that ousts the hardliners from influence.
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Central Labor Union
New York
Central Labor Federation
Building Trades
New Independent Order Formed From Conductor Split
A rift in the Order of Railway Conductors ends with forming the Independent Order of Railway Conductors at the Coleman House in New York Yoku. About 50 divisions represented. Wheaton elected chief and 200 plus seceders expected to grow. The split followed removal of a non strike clause in Rochester.
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New Yoku
Order of Railway Conductors
Independent Order of Railway Conductors
Coleman House
Rochester
Oll
Order of
C.S. Wheaton
St. Albans
Portland
Providence
Orcester
Montreal
Toronto
St. Johns
N. B
New York
New York Central
Long Island
Hoboken
Jersey City
Pennsylvania and West Shore Roads
New Haven
Hartford
Springfield
Bellows Falls
Fitchburg
Birmingham
Philadelphia
Elmira
Prory
United States and Argentine Trade Policy Criticisms
The article discusses U S policy toward South America, criticizing delay and inconsistent consul appointments. It highlights the need for more steamship lines and banking facilities with Argentina, noting oral opinions from E L Baker and concerns over competing nations expanding trade. It warns of missed opportunities and calls for stable, experienced consuls to foster commerce.
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Rio
New York
Great Republic of the North
South America
Abel
United States
England
Germany
France
E. L. Baker
Buenos Aires
Argentine Republic
Mr. Baker
Argentine
Calamities strike Indianapolis in 24 hours of tragedy
Indianapolis records a day of disasters as Marshal Andrew Dillon is mortally wounded, suspects arrested to avert mob violence. Daniel Hurdle drowns in White River, Michael Flynn loses multiple limbs after being struck by an electric car. A depot roof collapse injures a dozen amid a storm at Fairview Park. several residents seriously hurt. Suburbs report unroofed buildings and orchard damage.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Andrew Dillon
Ofughville
Petester
Cutting Horn
Allen Ross
Dillon
Haughville
Daniel Hurdle
White River
Michael Flynn
Fairview Park
Electric Street Railroad Company
MecCoy
Noah Fisher
Jennie Miller
John Clark
Widow of Senator Grimes Dies in Washington
Mrs Grimes widow of Senator James W Grimes of Iowa died today in Washington at age 66 Born in New Hampshire She married the late senator in Burlington Iowa in 1848 She was prominent in society during her husband's Senate career and lived in Washington Senator Allison and two nieces will accompany the body to Burlington for interment
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Washington
Grimes
James W. Grimes
Iown
New Hampshire
Burlington
Iowa
Senate
Allison
Death by Own Action of Renowned Horseman
Special telegram from Trrrox reports Charles H. Vantine of Sandusky died by self inflicted gunshot at a stock farm 12 miles east of the city near Republic. He was about 40, facing financial reverses. He leaves three widows and three children.
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Trrrox
Charles H. Vantine
Sandusky
Republic
Saturday Night Tragedy in Witmington Ends in Death
In Witmington on June 22 George Sims shot George Miars during a quarrel. Miars died at noon today from abdominal wounds. Sims surrendered to authorities and awaits arraignment. Public sympathy leans toward Sims while Miars had been considered dangerous and had threatened to kill Sims the day before.
Flight over Niagara Falls awaits solo airship trial
Buffalo, June 22. Two weeks from today Prof. Campbell will attempt to sail his airship across the Falls of Niagara. He will go alone though applicants request to accompany him, including two women. Finishing touches completed. Wednesday the craft goes to Humberstone for trial.
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Buffalo
Campbell
Falls of
Niagara
Humbertstone
Census estimate puts Louisville population near 180000
Louisville officials report an approximate population of about 180000 as released by Supervisor Spencer upon request, under guidance from the Supervisor of the Census Porter.
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Louisville
Porter
Spencer
Golden Jubilee of St. Mavier's Jesuit College Closed
Cincinnati reports the Golden Jubilee of St. Mavier's Jesuit College closing with mass led by Archbishop Elder and other visiting clergy. All officiating priests at mass were graduates of the college.
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Cincinnati
St. Mavier’s
Jesuit College
Abel Foresees American Goods Dominate South American Markets
Mr. Abel details U S products with potential in Spanish America focusing on lumber, kerosene, glassware, agricultural implements, oil stoves and cotton goods. He cites Argentina 1887 trade shares, notes British rail equipment, Philadelphia streetcars, and urges reciprocal South American trade to boost U S exports and rail and steamship links.
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South America
Abel
Europe
England
Brazil
United States
Baldwin Works
Argentine Republic
Buenos Aires
Stephenson Company
Philadelphia
Field
Pitsburg
la Plata
Belgium
Spanish America
North
Liberal list may win in orderly municipal elections
Rome reports a calm municipal election day with the Liberal list expected to secure a majority as voters cast ballots in a peaceful process. Officials note orderly polling and smooth operations across districts.
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Rome
Suc
Colonel Ricketts Retires From Governor Nominating Push
In Wilkes-Barre on June 22 Colonel R B Ricketts released a letter stating he will not seek the Democratic nomination for Governor. He endorses Stanley Woodward as a suitable ticket head while urging the Scranton convention to consider others and noting his own unavailability.
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Wilkesbaere
R. B. Ricketts
Ben Johnson
Sin
Oe Sant’ Ana
Pennsylvania
Scranton
Luxerne
Stanley Woodward
Supreme Court
Eleventh Judicial District
Very Satisfactory Increase In City Clearing House Totals
Boston reports a strong rise in weekly clearing totals for the week ending June 21 1890 compiled from dispatches from clearing houses in Salt Lake City Rochester Nashville and others. The table shows percent changes over last year with notes on excluded cities lacking a clearing house last year.
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Boston
Inc
Salt Lake City
Rochester
Nashville
Feolno
New
Hungarian Coke Worker Found with Throat Cut
John Mehassie a Hungarian employee of the Frick Company at Standard Coke Works was found dead in the woods near the new shaft with his throat cut from ear to ear. He had been playing cards at his boarding house and left the table after dinner. A razor lay near the body and a coroner is to hold an inquest tomorrow morning. his wife and family remain in Hungary.
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Mr. Pleasant
Dispatom
John Mehassie
Frick Company
Standard Coke Works
Thompson
Hammer
Hungary
Irish American Union Plans July Encampment at Rising Sun
The Irish American Military Union of the United States met at Eighth and Locust to finalize details for its third annual encampment at Rising Sun Park on July 3 to 6. General William F. Kelly of New York presided, Major J. Murphy served as secretary, and over $20,000 was subscribed to support the event.
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Philadelphia
Lightning Strikes Farmer In Iron Bridge Family Centre
Amos King, farmer of the Hogg place at Iron Bridge, was struck by lightning this afternoon after attending services at 3. He fell insensible in a room with his family. others escaped unharmed. The attending physician fears he may not regain consciousness.
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Mr. Pleasant
Amos King
Hogg Place
Iron Bridge
Two Disasters in Alabama After Calera Rail Crash
A collision at Calera caused by an engine backing into a passenger train left a colored woman dead, several children slightly injured, and a woman passenger badly hurt. A Friday night windstorm south of the river killed one man and damaged crops.
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Selma
Ala
Calera
The Day at Dunbar Mines Delayed by Map Errors
Reports from DoxsBak on June 22 describe ongoing difficulties in rescuing imprisoned miners near Dunbar. Maps misled operations causing delays and a dangerous fall of slate requiring timbering, with officials split on accuracy while inspectors warn of possible fatalities. Colonel Hill criticizes prior planning and calls for better map reliability.
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OTAFY
DoxsBak
Colonel Hill
Hill Farm
Dunbar Furnace Company
Appeal for aid for entombed miners' families in Pittsburg
An appeal organized by Knights of Labor leaders and local officials asks residents of Pittsburg and nearby areas to donate to relief funds for the entombed Hill Farm mine families. The miners have already contributed $1000, and funds will be distributed fairly by Kerfoot Wise and Dr. McMullen with oversight by C. M. Parker.
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Daysar
Workman Kerfoot
Peter Wise
Knights of Labor
M. McMullen
Dunbar
Pittsburg
Hill Farmg
Pittabnre
C. M. Parker
Scottdale
Mer
Messrs. Kerfoot and Wise
Dr. McMullen
Special sermon on Hill farm calamity amid Johnstown flood reference
DuxBak June 22 Rev Dr Stewart of the Presbyterian Church delivered a brief sermon to his congregation on the Hill farm calamity. He cited Bible prophecies and compared the Johnstown flood and last Monday mine disaster, praising relief efforts and warning of human weakness and divine judgment.
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Stewart
Presbyterian Church
Hill Farm
Johnstown
Oman
Repentance Urged After Calamity Appeals to All
The text warns of a divine reckoning where some will recognize God and others turn away. It stresses interdependence for support and calls the disaster a special calamity showing all must perish or be saved. It urges that repentance is necessary to be changed, highlighting carnal repentance as insufficient.
Accident to Sightseers in Connellsville Crowd
In a crowd arriving from Connellsville this morning two Baltimore and Ohio engineers George Robb and Andy Youncan were in the dispute when their horse bolted. Youncan suffered a broken arm and other injuries while Robb was uninjured.
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Depaton
Reductions in Wages Trigger Portland Shop Strike
Portland June 72 Union Pacific machine shop employees from Pocatello Idaho struck over wage cuts. The walkout affects the Portland shop as workers protest reduced pay. Local leadership says dispute centers on salary scales and overtime.
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Portland
Ore
Union Pacific Machine Shops
Cohoe
Pocatello
Idaho
Portuguese Troops Sail to Africa Coast Detachment Sent
Liszon June 22 a detachment of 150 marines sailed today for the west coast of Africa.
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Africa
Liszon
River flood tears barge from Smithfield Street Bridge
Yesterday on the Monongahela the river rose from near three feet to three feet eight inches, driving a barge downstream and carrying away work at the central arch of the Smithfield Street bridge. Iron work was not yet installed, reducing loss. totals cited range from about 0 to 4,000 dollars. No other damage reported.
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Monongahela
Smithfield Street Bridge
Mary Houston
Louisville
C. W. Batchelor
Cincinnati
New Orlea
Allegheny
Crump
Pittsburg
W. W. O' Neil
New Orleans
Hudson
Fittaburg
Ulrik
Smithfield Bridge
Davis Island
Ae Reeds
Scotia
Wheeling
John Phillips
K. MH. Kerr
Wood Street
River stage and weather summaries for multiple locations
River readings show varying levels with rainfall across towns. Cincinnati reports 34 feet and falling while Louisville notes rising water and falls at 6 feet 0 inches. St Louis river at 19 feet 3 inches at noon with cooler conditions later.
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Buowfsville
St. Loouis
Louisville
Cincinnati
de —Hatchelor
Pittsburg
Calino
Local Politician and Businessmen Visit City Notes
Mr Henry Hall of Mercer candidate for the State Legislature stays in the city. H P Wilson a prominent Altoona manufacturer is in town on business. Frank Christiansen of Gilmore’s Band is at the Anderson.
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Henry Hall
Mercer
Stats Ore
H. P. Wilson
Altoona
Bana
Frank Chriastianer
Gilmore
Anderson
Bathing Accident Leads to Theft on Monongahela River
Herman Latosky of Tustin Street went bathing behind Moorhead and McCleane's mill on the Monongahela River yesterday afternoon. While in the water, several boys rifled his pockets and stole 65 dollars. Police were notified.
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Tustin Street
Monongahela River
Moorhead & MecCleane’s
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