All-Americas Defeat Chicago in London Exhibition Game
The All-Americas beat the Chicago club 8 to 6 at Lord's in a London exhibition. 5,000 spectators watched as Anson, Pfeffer, and Pettit led Chicago with key hits, while Wood and Crane for the All-Americas produced pivotal runs. The event drew praise from English papers and featured visits to Parliament and Westminster Abbey by the touring players.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spalding
London
House of Commons
Dtrpatch
Lospos
White
House of Lords
Sir William Harcourt
Balfour
W. H. Smith
Parliament
Westminster Abbey
Gered
Longfellow
Shakespeare
Dryden
Local Ball Gossip and Busy Schedule for the Club
Manager Phillips has arranged for the local team to play Columbus on October 7 and Mansfield on June 18. The Pittsburgh club will visit Allen and return from Indianapolis. The schedule has five open dates with May 27 and Decoration Day as possible changes. Advertising will drop to 700 sheets and 400 stands, all handled by a local firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phillips
Columbus
Mansfield
Allen
Pitteburgers
Indianapolis
Washington
Philadelphia
New York
Boston
Pitwsberg
Brash letter to Denny edges toward Stockton club deal
Indianapolis report says Jerry Denny sent Brash a signed contract after Brash’s letter. Denny praises Bancroft, vows effort to help him, and notes personal conditioning. Mention of Chicago All America teams in Indiana April 1 with various baseball player notes and salary classifications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
New York Sun
Brash
Jerry Denny
Stockton
Aml
Bancroft
Providence
Indiana
Healy
Whitney
Washington
Sean
Paul Hines
Swartwood Plans Tri State League Exhibition Tour
Swartwood of the Hamilton club asks directors for permission to assemble players in this city and tour Tri State League cities. He would then face Columbus if arrangements allow. The plan, if approved, promises good financial prospects with no prior League exhibitions scheduled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swartwood
Manacer Swartwood
Hamilton
Columbue
St Andrews Cricket Club Elects Officers for Year
The Hazelwood based St Andrews Cricket Club held its annual meeting and elected officers for the next twelve months. G C entry serves as President with J Stamei as Captain Mazes as Vice Captain Sam Stamel remains Secretary and Treasurer. No changes were made to the constitution and by laws. The club is in excellent financial condition and will continue to operate on the old grounds at Marion. Clubs seeking games or information may write William Stames, Flower Avenue, Hazel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Andrews’ Cricket Club
Hazelwood
G. C
J. Stamei
Mazes
Sam Stamel
Stamel
G. Cohn
T. Brownwich
S. Stamel
G. H. Bingham
J. Garland
Marion
William Stames
Flower Avenue
Hazel
Myer agrees to a no crowd fight with McAuliffe in New York
On March 13 in Aurora Billy Myer stated he is willing to meet McAuliffe anywhere for a square fight to a finish with only three spectators per side. He confirmed he has $2.50 on the line and questioned McAuliffe's earlier bluffing after he pulled his money out last Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aurora
Billy Myer
McAuliffe
Billy
Myer
New York City
Classification guidelines for weights in boxing sessions
Billy Edwards notes confusion over sessional and amateur weight divisions. For professionals feather weight under 110 pounds, lightweight 112 to 133, middle weight toward light heavy. amateurs allow up to 158 for middle weight and up to 158 for light weight in some cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Billy Edwards
Sailor Brown vs Mitchell Bout At Golden Gate Club
Sailor Brown of New York and young Mitchell of San Francisco fight for a $1300 purse and the Pacific coast title tonight at the Golden Gate Athletic Club. Hilly Jordan had been chosen before six rounds began. Brown landed few clean blows while exchanges resembled a rough session more than a boxing match.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sailor Brown
New York
Young Mitchell
San Francisco
Pacific Coast
Golden Gate Athletic Club
Hilly Jordan
Brown
Sporting Notes From A Bustling Athletic Scene
Tom Casson and Charles Mott prepare to wrestle Greco-Roman Columbus next. Jacksonville led the Phillies in a ball game on Tuesday. Local billiards featured high-stakes play. Jonx Kelly will not umpire this season. Senator Gorman aims to assist in the Australian reception. A new Eastern League baseball lead is rumored on Long Island. The first Gun Club shoot is planned at Exposition. Hobart Refuses 75 000 for Beanie with Hopkins likely to sue Weir or Murphy for featherweight. A grand tournament is set for Buffalo in June with a 2000 purse. Manager James Movtrye of the New York Club left town mysteriously, rumor of a trip to see Mike Tiernan. Tiernan demands higher pay, still unsigned. Frank Herald, famed pugilist, may fight a New York heavyweight. purse discussions ongoing. Herald returns to Philadelphia to train. Proctor Knott may race at Memphis Lexington or Nashville but not Derby.
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Hanlon
Hhe
Tener
Chicago
Ward
Pfeffer
Brown
Ryan
Manning
Crane
Sullivan
All-Americas
Crane Gronsing
Hin
Chicagos
Pettit
Anson
London
Svening A
Am Gare Jan
Boroy
Innet
Frida
Birmingthey
England
Scotland
Cosa
New York
Tom Casson
Charles Mott
Columbus
Jacksonville
Phillies
Jonx Kelly
Gorman
Long Island
Hobart
One
Beanie Holpes
Weir
Murphy
Buffalo
James Movtrie
Mike Tiernan
Mike
Tiernan
Sun
Frank Herald
Philadelphia
Kilrain
John L. Sullivan
Joe Iannen
Keryrepy
Joe Godfrey
New York Athletic Club
Herald
Gam Bryant
Louisville
Knote
Memphis
Lexington
Nashville
Peculiar Point in $1000 Insurance Suit
Daniel Humphries sues the National Benevolent Association of Indianapolis to recover $1,000 policy benefits after losing a second eye in an accident alleged as total disability. The agent allegedly knew of prior eye loss and offered charity instead of payout. Humphries, now blind, lives in a boat house at South Twenty second street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Wesley Kinnear
Common Pleas Court No. 2
Daniel Humphries
National Benevolent Association of Indianapolis
Humphries
Pisiutst
South Twenty-second Street
Philadelphia Company conducts conductor ticket examinations
Conductors from Indians and Ohio have visited the city for several days to receive instruction from examiners on ticket changes. The inspectors focus on the Panhandle line where conductors are tested on ticketing standards. If deficiencies are found, pointers are issued to improve performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Company
Ohio
Panhandle Road
Penn Company
Kilrain Sails for England for Sullivan Fight Tour
Jake Kilrain left New York aboard the Adriatic to join Charley Mitchell in England for a tour with Billy O'Brien and other sportsmen seen off at the pier. He plans to train with Mitchell for his bout with Smith and then return to America to prepare for his own fight with John L. Sullivan.
Five Inning Rome Game Explained in Letter
In a letter to his brother John Tener the writer describes why only five innings were played in the Rome game. He notes that after one or two innings the Italians began to rush the field and even reach behind the catcher to stop the ball. Those who touched the ball once did not attempt a second play, and the field deteriorated until the game was called.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Tener
Rome
Tener
Counterfeiters from Scranton Returned by Deputy Marshal
The Butler county gang of counterfeiters were brought back from Scranton last night by Deputy Marshal Chambers. Those sentenced by Judge Acheson will be placed in the penitentiary today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler County
Scranton
Chambers
Acheson
Missouri Legislature Moves to Reform Baseball Rules
In Kaseas City Missouri on March 13 the House committee advanced bills to bar Sunday baseball play and criminalize selling pools on baseball. The measures aim to curb organized baseball activities and Sunday games, signaling a broader state reform stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kaseas Ciry
Missouri
Moore
the . McGarr
Ual
Peaetlen
Peti
Dyspepsia and Constipation Remedy Endorsed by Tax Receiver
Henry B. Archer of Yonkers NY endorses BRAS DEETA'S Prues for indigestion and constipation. The notice touts the product as effective within two weeks and promotes a fresh stock with low prices from Astute, Schoxsp EtmreEr & Co. at 68 and 70 Ohio Street in Allegheny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry B. Archer
Yonkers
N. Y
Branderth
Bras Deeta
Astute
Schoxsp EtmreEr & Co
US 68
Ohio St
Allegheny
Canadian Montana lightweight title bout arranged in Helena
At Cardiff Donaldson exhibition in Montrea? It was announced Hawkins Billy Hawkins lightweight champion of Canada and Montana would owe either two pounds to the other for a side of America. Helena lease stand Meo put up the money 6000 for the preliminaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hetexa
Mont
Cardiff
Donaldson
Billy Hawkins
Canada
Montana
Eden Tere
Ogy
America
Helena
Einieg Meo
Gents Spring Neckwear And Bargain Clothing Sale
Rosenbaum & Co. opens new four in hand neckwear and satin scarfs with varied prices at 27 Fifth Avenue. The Hub advertises boys and children suits at half price this week with a zero stock sale. Pee Castine House at 439 Smithfield Street promotes men’s wear bargain opportunities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosenbaum & Co
Fifth Avenue
Kore
Pee Castine
Smithfield Street
East End Athletics Play A Morning In Fine Weather
The East End Athletics enjoyed good weather for a baseball session yesterday with players taking the field at Reatty anxious about the game versus the Pitebures, Ene Place on.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East End
Sullivan Faces Challenge After Holyoke Spree
A report notes Sullivan's attempt to recover from a spree in Holyoke Massachusetts. He is seen in company with female members of a group, and he is kneeling as a figure of sobriety while seeking to return to a sober path.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan
Holyoke
Mass
Rents-San' Aroupe
Amope Ed Ha
Rosenbaum & Co announces new scarfs and robes at Fifth Avenue
Beautiful scarf patterns in 25, 35 and 50 cent sizes are now on display at Rosenbaum & Co 27 Fifth Avenue. The store also features B and B Paris robes inviting ladies to view this week.
Four-Year-Old Fast Sale Reported
Cryrarana Ey March 13 reports Mr G Valen tine purchased a horse from W H Abdallah. The entry notes a dam by Clark Chief and a dam by Zaird, with a second dam by Trader's Clay, detailing lineage and sale context for a young horse.
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Cryrarana, Ey
G. Valentine
W. H. Wn Abdallah
Thisna
Clark Chief
Zuird
Regular Walking Match Reported In Telegraph Dispatch
Special telegram from San Francisco dated March 13 reports the fight to a decision in a walking match, with details expected on contestants and outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Legislature Near Adjourning Amid Tariff Club Deliberations
Pennsylvania lawmakers debate an April 25 adjournment with May 1 as a possible fallback. Governor Beaver braces for heavy bill workload as Republican leaders weigh passing appropriations and revenue measures before a late May break. Senator Reyburn urges delay until all appropriation bills reach the Senate, citing fiscal prudence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrews
Senate
Dearden
Committee On
Appropriations
House
Allegheny
Reyburn
Philadelphia
Senate Committee On Appropriations
Persistent in protesting Smill tax in Harrisburg
Representative Dravo reports a letter from T Mellon of Mellon & Sons Bank Pittsburg opposing the Smill tax as unfair to consumers and harmful to industry. A petition from street car and other companies in Pittsburg accompanies the remonstrance urging workingmen to see business men as opposed to the tax.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Dravo
T. Mellon
T. Mellon & Sons’ Bank
Pittsburg
Rock Holdens
George Jansbee
Southside
Local Gas and Fuel Firms List Names in Canonsburg Area
A garbled list names multiple Canonsburg area energy and railway firms including Germania Salt Manufacturers' Natural Gas Company and Chartiers Oil Company, along with allied businesses such as People's Natural Gas Company and Castle Shannon Railroad Company.
Laws Accelerate as Many Bills Pass in Senate
Hannissorne March 13 Bills reported favorably include empowering judges to hold quarter sessions in the absence of associate judges and permitting marriage witnesses. New measures cover real estate capital, streetcar electricity use, a miner’s hospital at Wilkesbarre with $100,000, and various tax and insurance provisions. Several bills passed finally, notably factory inspection and third class city duties, while House actions include tax exemptions for veterans and homesteads and a stream and sewer act. some revenue and statistics proposals were defeated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeprcial Trlegham
Hannissorne
Senate
State Board of Health
McLain
Washington
Ratan
Allegheny
Hines
Luzemme
Wilkesbarre
Erein
Philadelphia
Caffrey
Luzerne
Lafferty
Board of Health
Courts of Common Pleas
Publica Speer
Department of Internal Affairs
How They Like It In The Freight Trade
Local merchants lament a harsh new inter state law aimed at freight rates. They fear stiff penalties, predicting two years in a cold pen, and urge Congress to strike the amendment down.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Accident at Wayne Iron Mill Costs Man His Ear
Joseph Altman of 112 Mill street Allegheny, a steelworker, was struck by falling steel at Wayne Iron Mill yesterday. He lost an ear and nearly severed the jugular vein, but survived the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Altman
No. 112
Mill Street
Allegheny
Wayne Iron Mill
Boy With Skull Injury Undergoes Serious Operation
Harry Kohler, the boy injured by other boys on Fourteenth street Tuesday, was in serious condition last night. Doctors performed an operation on his skull in hopes of saving his life. His chances for recovery are very poor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Kohler
Fourteenth Street
General Rowley Robbed of 835 in Office Stolen on Grant Street
General Rowley lost 835 from a desk in his Grant street office yesterday afternoon while he was packing a valise for Washington. The report notes the missing money occurred as he prepared to depart, with no suspect named. The item list imitates a local promotional ad insert, mentioning fabrics, curtains, and clothing items from several stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Rowley
Grant Street
Washington
Neat Little Sum Bond Suit for 46745.95
Samuel P. Shriver and James H. Stokes sue David F. McIntyre and Thomas Brown to recover 46745.95 on a bond. The case traces firm Nellis Shriver & Co and Crawford Iron Company equity claims with prior judgments and unsettled costs dating back to 1853.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel P. Shriver
James H. Stokes
David F. McIntyre
Thomas Brown
A. J. Nellis
Nellis, Shriver & Co
Nellis
Crawford Iron Company
Shriver and Stokes
Jadement
Shriver
Stokes
Brown
J ‘F
McIntyre and Brown
Connors Wife Faints As Brass Fence Convict Sentenced
Jury convicts E Connors and James Brooks and William Brooks for receiving stolen brass. Judge White sentences Connors to two years in the workhouse. Mrs Connors faints, officials assist, motion for new trial filed for Brooks brothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Connors
James
William Brooks
White
Connors
To Day's Trial Lists Common Pleas and Criminal Court
Trial lists published for Common Pleas No 1 with multiple defendants including Baumer Hudson Dagan Warren Ulrich and others and Common Pleas No 2 with Coddington Fulton Schuette Robinson Staley and additional cases. Criminal Court entries include Commonwealth against Perry Bailey Maughan Brent Ryan McFaii Wade Nealey Yellow Cole Conners Brady and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Pleas No
Baumer
Hudson Et al
Howard
Dagan
Warren
Ulrich
Wilson Snyder Manufacturing Company
Straub & Co
Cohen
Frommer
Ney
Plus B
I. Association
Provost
Maneese
Fisher
Mickson
Mellon Et al
Craig
Coddington
Frick &Co
Fulton
Patterie
Schuette & Co
Jones
Robinson
Moffatt
Staley
Schaner
Criminal Court—Commonwealth
Perry Bailey
John Maughan
John Brent
Alex Ryan
William McFaii
Lawrence Wade
Frank Nealey
William Yellow
Charles Cole
James Conners
William Eae
Samuel Brady
James Ailliam Na Eee
Sens Banater Hassel
Jacob Armstrong
Paul R Dikepacdoen
James ‘Kin
Trials and judgments fill a busy federal docket
In the United States Court yesterday several actions moved toward resolution. A libel against the steamer Mayflower was allowed in favor of Kay & Co, while Solomon Hazen’s suit for false arrest proceeded before Judge Charles Nicklass. Nicklass and M. Duffy were tried for assault and robbery with Nicklass found guilty and the other acquitted. Park & Orton sued Allegheny County for damages from a disrupted circus. the jury returned a verdict for Park & Orton. The case of Margaret Cain and Ak the Hampton Coal Mines over their son’s death in the mines is on trial before Judge Ewing. In the District Court Judge Acheson dismissed a libel by C. C. Marx against the Mayflower as the items furnished were to a lunch counter operator on board. Petar Barry of Porter Detective Agency was indicted for criminal assault and faces trial. attorney C. S. Ammond was indicted for assaulting J. C. Goulden. Bills also noted for aggravated person and battery. In a separate matter J. R. Foster, cashier of New Bethlehem Savings Bank, saw a verdict for the defendant regarding notes forged or misrepresented by W. F. Collner, with alleged signatures. The jury agreed the signatures were forged and that amounts had been inflated to high figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Nicklass
M. Duffy
Nicklass
Park & Orton
Allegheny County
Margaret Cain
Hampton
Ewing
Acheson
United States District Court
C. C. Marx
Mayflower
Petar Barry
Porter Detective Agency
C. 8
Ammond
J. C. Goulden
Hael Hohan
J. R. Foster
New Bethlehem Savings Bank
Clarion County
W. F. Collner
Henry Wetter
Collner
Wetter
General Starrino Injured In Rio Grande Railroad Wreck
General Starrino a retired U.S. Army officer passed through the city on his way east after a wreck on the Rio Grande Railroad beyond Black Canyon. He spoke of a recent snow slide wreck near Marshal Pass and of burying his brother in San Francisco. Sackville correspondence notes Bayard urging suspension of diplomatic relations over interference in other states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Starrino
Chile
San Francisco
Rio Grande
Black Canyon
Marshal Pass
Sackville
Loxspos
Bayard
Allegheny Councils Face Possible Quorum Crisis Tonight
Allegheny Councils may lack a quorum for a crucial night session addressing key matters. The agenda includes the water works fuel contract and the appropriations ordinance before fiscal year end, with a special Common branch meeting planned to vote on the appropriation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny
Charles Jutte
Allegheny Heating Company
Armstrong
Henricks
J. McDonald
Opest
Gas supply outlook boosts Pittsburg faith says Illsley report
W E Schmertz reports New York businessman Illsley found gas supplies tight with future Palmy days. Philadelphia Company presses more gas into Pittsburg as cold mills demand high usage. Illsley’s unpublished findings argue gas and oil fields show long-term constraints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Schmertz
New York
Pittsburg
Schmertz
Illsley
Fashion Goods and Wholesale Prices In Allegheny Stores
An advertisement lists beaded wraps from 84 50 to 86500 and four in hand ties from Jos Horne Co. New patterns arrive at Rosenbaum Co. and other sellers. It notes cheap dress ginghams, Bengalines, and silk textiles from New York wholesalers, plus assorted goods like glass tubing and railroad lanterns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jos. Houwe & Co
Penn Avenue
Jos, Horne & Co
Jos. Horne & Co
Peon Avenue
Deaths and ill health among Apache prisoners in Ohio facility
About eight months after arrival from Arizona, ten Apache Indians and one half-breed were confined to chair making at the Ohio Penitentiary. Ill health spread as tuberculosis afflicted several inmates, with Loco Jim and Tith Kab dying, and two more in weak condition. Authorities consider moving the rest to address climate sickness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coronnes
Ohio Penitentiary
Arizona
United States
Loco Jim
Tith Kab
General Sherman's Son Joins Jesuits to Be Ordained
Philadelphia report states Thomas Ewing Sherman, son of General William Tecumseh Sherman, has joined the Society of Jesus and will be ordained a priest in July in Philadelphia after planned ceremony arrangements. He is the first member of the Sherman family to enter the Jesuit order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
General Sherman
Thomas Ewing Sherman
Society of Jesus
Glass polisher cares for indigent Now native and family
Emil Doren assists J. W. Jackson and his wife with two children in indigent areas. The Now native struggles to work and both he and his wife feel disheartened by their situation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emil Doren
J. W. Jackson
Also Mentioned on This Page
Jack McAuliffe
Lord's
Macred
George Wright
Willameon
Sadia Hens Ryan
Jane
Seris
Ghicages
Giskmeriens
Ae Tener
Horus
Midge
Nikirk
Ae Lewar
Joe Ridre
Denny
St. Andrew Cricket Club
Sporting Notes
Lively Mill
Hawkins
Paris
Commie
the People's Store
Beaver
Appropriations Committee
Kuro
Pennsylvania
Farmers
Anics’ National Bank
M. B. Lemon
Young Men’s Republican Tariff Club
Srmrrsox
Rowley
Boces & Bars
Jos, Howe & Co
Jos. Horne &Co
Wall Paper
Crumline, Bane
Wood Street
Thomas Palmer
Frolle de Boulanger
Sarah
Jos. Honge & Co
Bones & Bunn
Mile Spa
Sem. Horne & Co
Mes. Connors
Kay & Co
Solomon Hazen
D. Gabob
Rockies
General Starrino
the People’s Store
Campbell & Dick
Mr. Illsley
Arthue, Schon Delmyeer & Co
Agincham
Boces & Buxt
Jos. Horse & Co
Craignead’s
Anes Ei Cainamas
Cron Bones & Box
Genta
Legram
Jas. A. Erwim
Atents
Loox St
Bosenbaum & Co
Rhs
Sylvania
West Firo
Ginia
FBS
Warern
Plasseen MonGgast
Joey
Paradise Club
Paradise Club of Anglers
Gildersleeve
Tutt’s
Guckenheimer
Tate
Dunville
Stalaga
North Mall
Cork
James Watson & Co
Dundee
California
Nat Dee
JOS, Fleming & Son
Market Street
Diamond
Superior
A& Fleming’s
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