Farewell Melbourne Baseball Tour Ends Amid Festivities
The American team’s Melbourne visit concludes with a 12 to 0 loss to the Chicagos, a cricket ball throw surpassing Australian records, and a football draw. The departure scene features Spalding’s group, Harry Simpson, and Frank Lincoln staying on, as crowds bid farewell at Fort Melbourne.
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Indian Ocean
Melbourne
Melbourne Baseball Club
Carleton
Port Melbourne
Bartholomew
India
America
Americas
Weil
Baldwin
Hanlon
Crea
Australia
Cea Onsen
OMB
Eec
Teers
Chicagos
Carroll
Ward
Burns
Neon
Balle
Ranaan J
MirXimerseas
Sal
Pees Fs P Aheeter
Crane
Will
Pfeffer
Dang
Pan le
Fort Melbourne
Kilrain Plans England Trip to Arrange Meeting with Smith
Kilrain announces he will sail to England to meet Jem Smith and arrange a boxing engagement and training to face Sullivan for the championship. He states a return to train on his return voyage, with backers informed and messages sent through Cearney Mitchell in London.
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New York
Jake Kilrain
Charley Mitchell
England
Jake
London
Atlantic
Kilrain
John
Sullivan
Macinttie Bollivenue
Yene York
R. K. Fox
Baltimore
Cearney Mitchell
Pony Moore
Jem Smith
Backer Talk Follows OConnor Sullivan Move
The Mail reports ongoing chatter about O'Connor's Australia trip with Pat Sheedy as manager backer. Joseph Rogers says Sheedy may court a manager role but O'Connor likely will keep distance. Letters show mixed plans and possible travel next month amid various backer rumors.
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Sheedy
O'Connor
Joseph Rogers
Australia
Pat Sheedy
Mail
Rte Fagen
Rust Sheedy
New York
John O'Grady
Ith Gaudaur
Sack Ryan
Searle
England
Australis
Ybronfo
Old Sport Replies On West Middletown Club Claim
The piece refutes a claim about Sawhill joining West Middletown, asserts interest in securing him, and notes a strong local club record. It defends Sawhill’s ability, praises the team’s past performances, and vows to defend their championship against challengers next season in West Middletown.
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Srn
Sawhill
West Middletown
Sawhhill
West Middletowns
W. B. Davis
League Meeting Details Discussed By Nimick And Phillips
Mesare Nimick and Phillips plan to attend the Washington league schedule meeting next week. Nimick says the agenda centers on the schedule with few other items likely. Manager Rengar aims to secure favorable dates for the club, while Horace hopes to obtain many “plums” if possible.
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Messrs. Nimick
Phillips
Washington
Mr. Nimick
Coeat al
Tech
Reng Ar Geting
Oken Og BS
Horace
Pittsburg
Parkersburg Pedestrian Contest Set For March 7
A five hour pedestrian contest begins at the Parkersburg rink on March 7 with entrants including Thomas Cox West Virginia champion George D Noremac Philadelphia Peter Golden New York Samuel Day former England champion James McG WwW Jo ffes Hendricks Cincinnati J J Eo Chris Putz Middletown. The event runs from 8 o clock Thursday to 11 o clock Saturday.
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Parkersburg
W. Va
Thomas Cox
West Virginia
George D. Noremac
Philadelphia
Peter Golden
New York
Samuel Day
England
James McG
Joffes
Hendricks
Pari . Courts
Cincinnati
J.J. Eo
Chris Putz
Middletown
Local Shooting Match Signed By Gun Club Members
Articles of agreement signed by John Downs of Glenwood Gun Club and John Harrison of Monongahela City to shoot 16 live birds for $10 aside. Rules to govern and each to furnish his Wekeeeport. March match at 1 o clock. Glenwood club to open range with 3 bine rock sweep.
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John Downs
Glenwood Gun Club
John Harrison
Monongahela City
Hurlinghar
Pacheco Rand
Glenwood Club
Morris couple to Mount Clemens Monday evening
Ed Morris and his wife plan to leave the city for Mount Clemens on Monday evening. Morris appears in excellent condition and said he hopes to rest eight or ten days before resuming daily ball practice.
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Ed Morris
Mount Clemens
Morris
Wedding Present Sought by Stack in Troy
Thomas F. Stack of Troy New York applied yesterday to Manager Swartwood for a wedding present. The note indicates Stack requested an ancient catcher as a gift for Hamilton.
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Thomas F. Stack
Troy
N. Y
Swartwood
Hamilton
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Allegheny County League Expands to Ten Clubs
The Allegheny County Base ball League votes to add two teams, bringing the list to ten. Meeting at Grant street, President J W Clark chairs as Oakland Sewickley earn admission after debate. Season runs April to October 10 with a 36 game schedule and broader county representation.
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Allegheny County Baseball League
J. W. Clark
Homestead
J. B. Joemanom
Awe ‘Behonier
East End Athletics
Edwards
W. Braddock
Thomas Orten
M. Cooper
W. J. Pave
W. R. Siedie
Oakland
A. W. Rhinehart
G Hardy
Sewicktac Arek
W. Whitesel
John E. Porter
Camahan
Braddock
Sewickley
Le 8
Foll Yemen
B. Schooley
W. J. D. McCarthy
F Torreyson
W. BR. Siedie
W. Tibbs
J. Indeed
J. Porter
W. W. Rhinehart
Erie Wrestler Chris Shaw Defeats England’s Jack Marsden
Erie lad Chris Shaw beat Jack Marsden of England under Lancashire rules in a best of five falls match. Marsden won the first fall in two minutes, Shaw clinched the next three in nine minutes of wrestling time. Marsden is a protege of Tom Connors.
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Chris Shaw
Erie
Jack Marsden
England
Marsden
Shaw
Erie Lad
Mareden
Tom Connors
McClelland Offered Worcester 10-Mile Race
E C McClelland received a Worcester Massachusetts offer to race ten miles next month. Prizes totaling 125 dollars were posted. McClelland says the amount is too small to justify travel given his train fare.
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E. C. McClelland
Worcester
Mass
McClelland
Philadelpia Team Sails for Florida Tour
Under Harry Wright 13 Philadelphia Phillies members sail March 1 on the steamer San Antonio for Jacksonville to begin a South tour.
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New York
Harry Wright
Philadelpia
Jacksonville
San Antonio
South
Birmingham Alo to field Southern League club this year
Ragged notes report Birmingham Alo planning a Southern League entry while questions linger about a Tri-State League move. Tex Erck challenges Charles Long to a San Francisco race for 500 dollars per side, amid irregular wagering chatter and match talk surrounding backers and a Wheeling party. Jake Schaefer shines in billiards as Chicago players prep for a championship.
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Birmingham
Alo
To & Eld
Tex Erck
Charles Long
San Francisco
Hughey Burrs
Mi Oi
Cleveland
Mitchell
Shen
Becker
Wheeling
Chicago
Jake Schaefer
Eee Reid
Dispatches on Bill Nye Adventures and Salvation Army
A fragment describes unusual Bill Nye adventures with soul stirring interest and comments on Salvation Army music and manners, then rambles through whimsical fields of fancy in Dispatch.
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Bill Nye
Salvation Army
Sebastian Delp Sued for Renting Immoral House
Sebastian Delp was charged by Inspector McAleese before Magistrate McKenna with renting the Eureka Hotel on Decatur Street near the Diamond for immoral purposes. Delp posted 1000 bail. occupants include several families and Mrs. Dietrich, a shooting victim, among others.
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Sebastian Delp
McAleese
McKenna
Eureka Hotel
Decatur Street
Diamond
Delp
Gripp
Incendiaries Threaten Altoora Businesses With Fires
Incendiary letters have warned Altoora merchants of future arsons. Chief Engineer F. P. Malloy reports several letters and an attempt to fire John Dalton’s coal stable and Isaac Hughes’ grocers' property. Authorities say firebugs remain at large despite past blazes and patrols.
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Altoora
F. P. Malloy
John Dalton
Isaac Hughes
Prohibition Meeting Forms Amendment Committee in Erie
Erie county prohibitionists met at Ribley Hall with about 20 participants and strong female attendance. They organized a Constitutional Amendment party aligned with, yet separate from, the Prohibition party and planned canvassing funds. Captain John F. Dravo led talks, and county committee members were named amid doubts about local sentiment.
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Entm
Erie County
Ribley's
George Reed
Mil Creek
Dyera
North East
J. N
Erie
Must Have Natural Gas A Wheeling Firm Fares Poorly
In Wheeling on March L it was reported that Central Glass Company President Scott said the plant might move to an Ohio or Indiana gas town, cutting costs by about 20000 yearly. Directors deem the move premature while acknowledging a harsh year and the need for relief as new Ohio Indiana factories lower prices. Central Glass owns 257000 dollars capital in 1275 dollar shares and employs 600 workers.
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Wheeling Gines
Wheeling
March
Scott
Central Glass Company
Ohio
Indiana
Central
Arrest Made in Umberger Murder Case Near Ligonter
Collins Hamilton, a young man about 23, was arrested four miles east of Ligonter at 6 o clock this morning on suspicion of involvement in the murder and robbery of Herman Umberger near Jenners town. Officers found two revolvers under his pillow and items matching the described disguise. Lynching threats terrify residents as other arrests are expected.
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Umberger
Ligonter
Collins Hamilton
Here
Herman Umberger
Jennerstown
Hamilton
No Third Party Wanted Temperance Campaign Planned
Temperance advocates in Huntingdon outline a full amendment drive. They plan voter registration, church and school circuit meetings, parlor gatherings, widespread temperance literature, and direct polling place supervision. The convention also endorsed a pending bill protecting women, children, and workers in mines and factories.
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Huntingdon
March
NO TOLL IN THEIRS Buckeye Farmers Object to Toll Houses
Zanesville March 1 Early this morning four new toll houses on the National Pike about one and a half miles west of the city were burned. The houses were to be occupied today and were targeted to collect toll from those who had not been paying. The fire is believed to be incendiary.
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Zanesville
National Pike
Body found in Ohio River near Bellowsville identity sought
A young man about 20, 5 feet 6 inches, 125 pounds with sandy complexion was found dead in the Ohio River at Bellowsville. He wore a dark overcoat and sack suit, white shirt, red flannel underwear, and carried a silver watch and a note dated Allegheny April 1 1887 payable to William Matthews signed by D B Altenwert. Two tintypes, one of himself and one of an old lady, were also found. Identification offered at Atkins' rooms in Beaver.
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Rochester
Ohio River
Bellowsville
Allegheny
William Matthews
D. B. Altenwert
Atkins
Beaver
Influence of Occupation on Health Noted by Dr Hammond
Dr William A Hammond discusses occupational influence on health in his upcoming Dispatch article. The piece covers professional diseases and the spread of paresis as central topics in a medical context.
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William A. Hammond
Spring overcoat and suit sale at D C corner Grant and Disteosd
Today our stores unveil a New York stock of spring overcoats including silk lined Auburn meltons and imported Thibet at ten dollars. Children’s suits marked five four five reduced to two twenty five. See James H Aiken Co Fifth Ave neckwear and Bo cs Bunn silks. Also Kid Glove bargains and Penn Avenue stores.
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New York
D. C
Grant and
Disteosd
New Court House
Gas well expected to gush near Versailles on Mekaffey farm
A delegation from McKeeport spent the night near Versailles awaiting the Bessemer Gas Company well on the Mekaffey farm. Indications point to a gusher, and if not, the gas line to Grapeville will be extended and no further tests will be made in the Versailles district.
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Mckeesport
Versailles
Bessemer Gas Company
MeKaffey
Grapeville
Four Merchants Charged With Selling Cider Without License
Four business men from Center were taken to Washington today charged with selling cider without a license. The men named are W. E. Fitzsimmons, T. A. Crowthers, Patrick McCue, and W. H. Gregg. They were returned by the constable.
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Coal Center
Washington
W. E. Fitzsimmons
T. A. Crowthers
Patrick McCue
W. H. Gregg
Florida Cracker Lore Reveals Unprogressive Views
Fragmentary note cites Florida Cracker culture with references to old attitudes and a stagnant outlook. No clear names, dates, or events are readable.
Expulsions Reach Greenville Methodist Members
Two Greenville Methodist Church members were expelled for signing license petitions amid local church discipline.
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Greenville
Methodist Church
Heimar ScheErp
Williamsport
Lycoming County
Coal men oppose tolls and convict labor in Monongahela valley
A Monongahela Valley Coal Exchange meeting debated a proposed miners board of examiners to certify workers. They argued a new bill would restrict mining to certified men, possibly baring two-year veterans. and discussed toll reductions amid convict coal competition from Jellico and Southern ports.
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Coal Exchange
Monongahela Valley
Tennessee
Kentucky
Jellico
Pittsburg
Down River
the Exchange
Louisville
Pool Committee
Simpson Horner
Knights of Labor
Knights
Monongahela Navigation Company
Natonal
Sla
Mopongahela Valley
Knights of Labor Leader Plans State Visit
Executive Boarder John Costello, a Pittsburg member of the General Executive Board of the Knights of Labor, arrived in the city to tour Illinois and rally support for ND 138 formed by coal miners. He expects the Knights to hold its ground against the National Progressive Union while noting improved relations among labor groups. Carpenters in the Exposition building, Knights of Labor members, will resume work after a recent settlement over non union sash and door frames.
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Ininors
John Costello
Pittsburg
Knights of Labor
Illinois
National Progressive Union
Costello
Knights
Marvin
Rankin station blast furnace nearing completion
The Rankin station blast furnace is almost completed and will be blown in in about three weeks. The Duquesne Steel Company’s mill is to start operating soon. A miners strike at Phillipsburg flint glass works continues but no fires are burning. An agreement with the workers is expected within days and Republic Iron Works resumes activity after a sanctioned strike. Campbell of the Window Ginas Workers Association seeks appointment to Labor and expresses confidence in gains for his side.
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Rankin Station
Duquesne Steel Combe
A. Selermann
Phillipsburg
Republic
Ran
Mpgeceine
Ork
Presimpost Campbell
Window Ginas Workers’ Association
Employed Traction Workers Propose Nine Hour Day Plan
Citizens' Traction Company employees meet to press a plan to shorten workdays. Master Workman Ross leads the effort with a two-tier wage proposal aiming for nine hours per day and uniform pay of two dollars daily. A committee will present the proposal once Superintendent Murray Verner recovers.
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Citizens’ Traction Company
Ross
Pman
Murray Verner
Senate panel says La Abra Mining claim frauds exposed
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee reports the La Abra Mining Company claim against Mexico as fraudulent. It asserts the mixed commission testimony was perjury and fake swearing, and that company officers in New York were active in the fraud. The panel backs passage of the retrial bill with amendments, with Senator Brown likely to file a minority report.
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Washington
Senate Committee On Foreign Relations
la Abra
New York
Congress
Brown
Local items detail accidents politics and society notes
Reports from Allegheny and Pittsburgh cover a man leaving for Galt Canada, tax collections, life insurance for a Washington trip, injuries from coal falls and street incidents, a fire alarm, a minor train and road changes, temperance lectures, and society meetings. The piece also notes a jury verdict in Fayette county, a ward political organization, and a Republican League headquarters plan.
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Alexander Jacksons
Galt
Canada
H. Andrews
Braddock
Alderman Carlisle
Bie
Dee
Richard Gethen
South Twenty-ninth Street
Allegheny
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Beaver Avenue
Wee Ee
Milton and
Presbytery
Freeman Jon
Guntz
No. 3 Engine Company
Chief Evans
St. Clair
Moses ArtHun
J.T. Murray
W. Williams
U.P
Pittsburg
C. Lee
A. M
George J. Lindner
Sons of Temperance
Ohio Street
Isaac Gillette
Poe
Pesh Ect
Sicth Ward
John Flinn
Frank P. Cawley
Bluff
Shingiss
Conon ER McDoowele
Adam Arnold
Christiana Loehr
Bpwts
Stvuart
Repubiican League of Pennsylvania
Eee
Willard’s Hotel
Washington
Americus Club
River Telegrams Special Telegram to the Dispatch
River levels show Brownsville at 6 feet 4 inches and rising with cloudy weather. Moncgant Tows at 4 feet 4 inches and raining with a 46 degree reading. Afternoon forecast: river near 4 feet and cloudy mild conditions.
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Brownsville
Five Arrests for Election Offenses in Wheeling
Five arrests followed grand jury indictments on illegal voting in Wheeling. Individuals named include Saliero Erskine Lukens and several election officers at the Senenaa Wen ward polls as part of a broader 16-arrest drive.
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Wheeling
United States Grand Jury
Ae Saliero
Willian Erskine
Charles Lukens
Senenaa Wen
Mayors Rise and Fall Yet Telegraph Poles Stand
In the health section of the New York Tribune a fragment discusses health as a moving theme. A medical article by Dr. In tomorreine touches on disease cases and their spread.
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New York City
The
New York Tribune
Store to Open In New Masonic Building Promptly
The contractor C A Ralph promises to have the new Masonic building store rooms and the rear structure ready for opening. Given the rapid progress on large buildings, skepticism fades and we expect to launch with a handsome complete stock on the old stand.
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D. V
Closing Out Bargains at 531 and 533 Wood Street
Advertises a closing out sale on Thursday March 21 1889 offering lots of goods at very cheap prices. Promotes the sale location at 531 and 533 Wood Street with urgency to visit.
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Wood Street
Ivory Soap Endorsement From Stevens Institute Lab
A formal analysis from the Laboratory of Chemistry at Stevens Institute of Technology confirms Ivory Soap as a pure, skin friendly laundry soap with low uncombined fat and strong lather. The letter warns against counterfeit white soaps claiming to match Ivory and urges consumers to insist on the genuine product from Procter & Gamble.
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Laboratory OF Chemistry
Stevens Institute OF Technology, Hosoxeys, N. J
Procter & Gamble
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H. J. Spalding
Leigh & Lynch
Leigh &.,Jr
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R. H. Pettit
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Ed Hanlon
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Tom Bales
Colombo
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Port Adelaide
Ceylon
Goopfriefd
Smith
Allegheny County League
Florida
Sporting Notes
Captain Dravo
James H. Aiken & Co
Fifth Ave
Boccs & Bunn
Mahoning Valley
Robert Martin
Walker's Creek
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Alliance
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Anise Ie Tae
Citizens Traction
John M. Risher
Gallagher
Horner
C. L. Snowden
H. Pearson
Knights IN Danger
Citizens’ Traction
Praud
la Abra Mining Company
Senate
Stephen BupiNdosEr
Font
South Fifth Street
Rev
J. W. Mackay
Women’s Christian Temperance Union
Frankstown Avenue
Station Street
Colonel Grerce W. Bar
Emory M. E
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East End
Jacob Gyer
Washington Street Bridge
C. A. Ralph
Campbell & Dick
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Albert R. Leeds
Vania
West
Virginia
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Tutt
Orrick
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New Youu
Tresa
Annoyanes
Finch
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Pitteburg
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