Wellsburg Rifle Match Offered for Huggins
The article reports a Wellsburg challenge to Joseph A. Huggins by Captain B S Oakes and Mr Applegate with a forfeit up to 250. Huggins agrees to 100 shots 200 yards or 100 shots 100 yards under fair conditions. The event would draw large interest and potentially 1000 in prize money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph A. Huggins
Wellsburg
B.S. Oakes
Joseph Walton
Smithfield Street
Applegate
Wellsbore
Huggins
Sispnack
Captain Oakes
Slapnack
Hoegins
Pittsburg
Oakes
Hogsins
Ates
Mr. Applegate
SLO Ecide
Mr. Huggins
Segate
Bsuggins
Surprise to Tim Keefe in Brooklyn games stir
A reporter sought Tim Keefe's participation against Brooklyn, and he would play if he signs by a certain time. He expects to sign after the Ball Players' Brotherhood meeting, though rumors hint at possible friction that could delay resolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tim Keefe
Brooklyn
Ball Players' Brotherhood
Twente
Sporting
New Orleans Races Feature Fast Track And Close Finishes
March 21 in New Orleans saw fast track conditions with a large crowd. Indy Rambler won the second race, Moonlicht Ist a Sympathetic’s Last placed second, and Probus followed in the late event as five-race program produced tight finishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Pt Ls
Icktate
Laer Hayward
Indy Rambler
Lake Dart
Moonlicht
Ista Sympathetic
Little Brea
Farlontation Woo Jp
Probus
Cll
Bets and Stakes In Private Match Involving Nip and Napoleon Jack
Stake holder returned both men’s bets after a match between Pat Kirbey s Napoleon Jack and J Pendleton s Nip. Kirley claimed the stakes, but the holder refused to adjudicate. Kirley offered a private fight to Nip, which was declined. Nip and his handler from England plan to return next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat Kirbey
Napoleon Jack
J. Pendleton
Kirley
England
McAuliffe Declines Daly Standoff Over Stakes
Boston report notes Jack McAuliffe visiting Pittsburg friends says he cannot fight Daly for less than two dollars sixty cents aside. Daly cannot accept that price and the sum is beyond question. McAuliffe would wager Daly in six weeks for the stake he has and not for fees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Jack McAuliffe
Daly
Backine
McAuliffe
Police raid nets four held after Cambridge cock fight
Boston dispatch reports police raided a North Cambridge cock fight at a dwelling Tuesday night. Four men were captured, paid fines, and released: T. Beeraboon, Lemuel Yhompeon, H. R. Arnold, and Thomas Bronson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BosTax
Cambridge
T. Beeraboon
Lemuel Yhompeon
H.R. Arnold
Thomas Bronson
Rowan to Fill the Breach in Local Ring Comeback
A local featherweight boxer named Jimmy Rowan plans a comeback after a period away from the ring. His camp confirms he will fight under Saker EH’s promotion and aims to return strong in a bout scheduled for the near future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rowan
Jimmy Rowan
Saker
Showan
Sewickley Rod and Gun Club Shoot Delayed by Bad Weather
The first shoot of the Sewickley Rod and Gun Club, planned for yesterday at Haysville, was postponed due to inclement conditions. Vice President Jona and Secretary F. C. Osborne were listed among attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sewickley Rod and Gun Club
Haysville
Fon Pr
Taitarray
F. C. Osborne
Stice to IM improvised match postponed amid illness
The live bird match scheduled at James R. Stice and Dr. Sr Garces fondo has been indefinitely postponed due to Beica’s illness. The event was to take place on March 21 with Cacaco involved leading up to the contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cacaco
Akin
James R. Stice
Sr Garces
All Americas Beat Chicago Nine in Scotland Snow Storm
A special All Americas baseball train arrived Glasgow at 6 50 am amid heavy snow. The team played Chicago at West of Scotland Cricket Club grounds, winning 8 to 4 with two more runs in extra innings. Earle Crane and Fogarty led batting while Crane and Baldwin pitched. About 90 000 spectators reportedly viewed the event before the team departed for Manchester that night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GlasGow
Caledonian
Bradford
Greenfields
Micklehurst
Huddersfield
Scotland
Coliseum
Kensington
West-of-Scotland
Crane
Baldwin
Earle
Fogarty
Healy
Ames
Crone
All America
Chicago
Gerrara
Grand Theater
Osmond Tearle
Manchester
Pittsburg Checker Club Organized At St Nicholas Hotel
At a meeting in the St Nicholas Hotel Grant street the Pittsburg Checker Club was formed with H F McAteer named president and initial dues set. Officers elected included BG McGrew as first vice president John Jones secretary and R W Pat treasurer. The club plans to begin April 1 with room rent arrangements and free use offered by Mr Snyder. Charter members listed include Hiney Donned S and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Nicholas Hotel
Grant Street
Pittsburg
Osep Maize
Herron Hill Gun Club Plans New Grounds at Brunot Island
Elmer Shaner and Herron Hill Gun Club members outlined plans yesterday for new grounds on Brunot Island. A commodious club house was designed and shooting boundaries mapped. The project aims to rival top state facilities with work starting soon and a busy season anticipated including several tag tournaments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Shaner
Herron Hill Gun Club
Brunot’s Island
Elie
Che
Soldiers' Orphans Run Away From Home
Four Braddock area youths ages about 13 to 15 escaped from the Soldiers' Orphan Home at Uniontown and were taken into custody by Braddock police. Charles Passavant of the home retrieved the boys, who alleged mistreatment including starvation and severe whipping with a broad hickory. The boys claimed they were whipped for talking at table and many welts remained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Branpock
Uniontown
Braddock
Samuel Ream
James Hart
James Mitchell
John McWilliams
McWilliams
Charles Passavant
Eno
Ream
Gingham Bargains Promised At Joseph Hone Co.
From the New York Ging ham War a big lot of extra good gingham bargains arrives in our wash goods department tomorrow. Don t miss them. Joseph Hone and Company Peon Avenue Stores invite shoppers to take advantage of the sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Wash Goods
Jos. Hone & Co
Peon Avenue
Local watch giveaway at 295 Fifth Avenue event
Fragmentary OCR notes advertise a free watch event at 295 Fifth Avenue. It mentions two items or groups and a court-like sale or delivery in a near time frame. Further readable details are not clear from the text.
Readiness of the Guillotine at the Brooklyn Navy Yard
New York reports a push for decisive action by President Harrison amid political infighting in Kings County. Patronage moves target Democratic foremen at the Navy Yard while Republicans seek posts, as New York politics intensifies and the Legislature probes corruption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooklyn Navy Yard
New York
Harrison
Cleveland
New York Warriors
Kings County
Albert Daggett
Johnny O'Brien
Brooklyn
John Sherman
T. B. Willis
John
Mel
Coney Island
Mike
Mike” Dady. Will Take Most Anything. and Then “Judge” John Rooney
Nolens Yolens
Blaine
John C. New
Low
Poe
Mavy Yard
Husband seeks absolute divorce in Brooklyn case
James B. Littell sues Nettie E. Littell in the Supreme Court for divorce and alimony. An affidavit claims the couple’s 12 year old child is not theirs and that a newborn baby was smuggled in while Littell was away. The wife’s lifestyle and diary are cited. defense seeks time to answer amid a claimed conspiracy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooxlyn
James B. Littell
Nettie E. Littell
Supreme Court
George F. Elliott
Dailey
Littell
Woman acquitted in murder trial on grounds of madness
Mrs Wilhelmina Lebkuechner was found not guilty of murdering her three children at 528 West Twenty sixth Street after a week long trial before Judge Gildersleeve. The jury, instructed on insanity, ruled she lacked criminal intent due to mental derangement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Wilhelmina Lebkuechner
Gildersleeve
West Twenty-sixth Street
Pr. M
J. Gildersleeve
Conspiracy Suit Against Glassblowers' Union Members
The Chicago Glass Manufacturing Company sues seven Glassblowers' Union members in the Supreme Court alleging conspiracy. The firm claims apprentices were lured to break contracts and work under assumed names as journeymen, with some said to be werkzaam in Ottawa. Damages sought total $5,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Onicagoo
Chicago Glass Manufacturing Company
Supreme Court
Glassblowers’ Union
Glass Company
Emory
Walker
Ottawa
Washington Elopement Involving Chief Justice Fuller’s Daughter
The daughter of Chief Justice Fuller, Miss Kitty Teonpion, traveled to Baltimore and quietly married Ewaldus L. Berry, a nephew of Arkansas Senator Berry and a clerk to the senator’s committee. The event stirred Washington society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Fuller
Kitty L. Teonpion
Baltimore
Ewaldus L. Berry
Senator Berry
Arkansas
Ladies Lisle Thread Glove Bargains at Horse & Co
Bargains on ladies lisle thread gloves priced at 15 cents and 25 cents with stocking tops at 35 cents offered by Horse and Co at their Penn Avenue stores. Local shoppers urged to visit for pricing on casual wear accessories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horse & Co
Penn Avenue
Wanamaker Victimization In Clothing Fraud Case
Philadelphia report: J F Allen and his 16 year old wife Sadie arrested on charges of defrauding Wanamaker’s out of 85 dollars worth of clothing. Testimony shows delivery at Girard House and a coerced marriage. both held on 1200 bail pending Monday hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
J. F. Allen
Sadie
George Smith
Wanamaker
Pole
Harry Shuman
Girard House
Evelyn A. Monroe
West Thirty-first Street
New York
Allen
Broadway
Monroe
New Mexico Train Robbers Hold Up Express Car
Four men held up the east bound Atlantic and Pacific express at Canon Diablo killing no one and taking between 2000 and 3000 dollars from the express car. Express Messenger Knickerbocker reports the robbers boarded the engine and forced the fireman from the car before looting the express compartment and escaping onto the plains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albuquerque
N. MeEx
Atlantic and Pacific Express
Canon Diablo
Express
Knickerbocker
Los Angeles
Plains
Governor Grants Respite for Philadelphia Murderess
Special Telegram from Harrisburg reports Governor Beaver postponed the death sentence of Mrs. Whiteling to April 24. The delay follows the Board of Pardons refusal to commute and Sheriff Krumbarr’s lack of hanging preparations. Henry D. Paxson urged the delay, noting Mrs. Whiteling did not expect execution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaver
Philadelphia
Dispatch
Harrisburg
Peculiar Blood Poisoning Strikes Carm el Doctor
In Carmel on March 21 Dr Williams suffers a strange injury after treating a little girl with diphtheria. The girl bit his finger during a throat examination causing swelling that spread up the arm. The doctor is now confined to bed in precarious condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carmel
Distaton
Williams
Thriving Canadian Village Destroyed by Fire
A large brick Main Street block in Bowermanville Ontario owned by Mrs McClung burned after 10 am. By evening most of the business district lay in ruins with more than 150000 dollars in property lost. Wealthy merchants faced homelessness and uncertainty about shelter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dispatch
Bowmanville
Ont
Main Street
Boston Clothing House Sale Promises Big Money On Menswear
This sale week offers major bargains on men’s suits pants and spring overcoats and special boys suits for ages 14 to 18. Bring your boys to the Hub for one price square dealing at 439 Smithfield Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Clothing House
Smithfield Street
Rapid sale of men’s suits and overcoats at ten and twelve dollars
The shop announces two day rapid sale offering men’s fine suits and spring overcoats at $10 and $12, prices far below usual $18 suits and higher priced coats. Garments are displayed with prices at the P.C.C.C. corner Grant and Diamond streets opposite the new Court House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cor. Grant and Diamond Sts
New Court House
Millinery Opening Displays In Allegheny Store
Eager shoppers flock to a millinery opening at 94 and 96 Federal Street in Allegheny Pennsylvania. Jos Hogsne & Co advertise 500 pieces of fine French challis and new silk and merino fabrics with styles in white and color schemes. The event spans Thursday and Friday March 21 and 23 with special values and fashion assortments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erererens
Jos
Hogsne & Co
Penn Avenue
Jake
Smal
Sica and
Garkelboving Ae Mwfsu Vuers & Hacer
Federal At
Allegheny
State bill targets finances of charities and prisons
In Harrisburg on March 21 Senator Mylius introduced a bill to investigate the business operations of state charitable and penal institutions and to adopt a uniform bookkeeping system and reporting. In the same session McAleer’s measure to raise Supreme Court and other judges salaries, with an amendment equalizing Allegheny judges to Philadelphia at ten thousand dollars yearly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
My- Isu
Lancaster
Philadelphia
Dispatch
Harkissorg
Senate
McAleer
Supreme Court
Senate Bill On Gas Detectors Rejected In Senate
Harrisburg march 21 report notes the Senate bill to require mine owners to install the latest gas detection apparatus was negatively reported. A granger tax bill passed third reading in the House with an amendment exempting building and loan association stock from taxation. A Code Commission bill recommends appointing a governor to form a judiciary code commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Senate
Lppostal
Street Railway Regulation Bill Fails in House Move
In Harrisburg on March 21 a Senate bill for the incorporation and regulation of street railway companies was defeated in the House, prompting new consideration of transit policy. The action reflects ongoing debates over urban transportation governance and utilities oversight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
House
Senate
He Wanted To See The World A Schoolboy Returns
Spectal Telegy to Lxwx Massachusetts reports Frank Fullerton, a boy lost since June 11, 1887 and mourned as dead, has come home after a world voyage. He walked to Boston, then shipped to Philadelphia Baltimore Havre Rouen Paris and Mediterranean ports before returning with a tale of travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lxwx
Mass
Frank Fullerton
Boston
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Havre
Rouen
Paris
Mediterranean
Fullerton
Mexican Bandits Killed in Texas River Chase
A Texas pursuit led by Sheriff Sheeley and Captain Burke caught Santas Basaldua and 15 raiders on the river bank after they crossed from Mexico. Two Mexicans died during the fording clash, two rangers were wounded, and Basaldua, a Juan Garcia abductee leader, was involved in attempts to abduct a local rancher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rio Grawpee Crry
Tex
Santas
Basaldua
Sheeley
Burke
Basaldun
Juan Garcia
Obituary for Elizabeth Steel Magee at Oakland residence
Friends and relatives gathered yesterday at the family home in Oakland for Mrs. Elizabeth Steel Magee's funeral rites. The Rev. Samuel Maxwell of Trinity Episcopal Church delivered prayers and readings, with remarks from Rev. David Jones. The procession included many named attendees before the remains were interred at Allegheny Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Steel Magee
Oakland
Samuel Maxwell
Trinity Episcopal Church
David Jones
Ml Mer
Ross Drum
von Re Jud
Collier
Lees Hodes
James A. Meyer
W. G. McCandless
A. F. Keating
Oliver Lemon
A. Stewart
John Paul
Allegheny Cemetery
New Foreign Missionary Officers Elected by Baptist Association
The Baptist Foreign Missionary Association met yesterday afternoon at Shadyside Baptist Church to elect officers for the year. Mrs er was named President, Mrs Lippincott Vice President, Mrs Hutchinson Secretary, and Mrs Coffin Treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Foreign Missionary
The
Baptist Foreign Missionary Association
Lippincott
Hutchinson
Tary
Coffin
Shadyside Baptist Church
Prison demographics cited by Connecticut Evangelist
Mr. W. B. Bailey states that in a large state prison two thirds of inmates are men and two thirds of these are under 25. He adds another prison houses 1000 men with an age of 26 years, noting the majority of inmates are prisoners due to tabomlontion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. 8. Bailey
Connecticut Evangeliat
Police force inspection at Imperial Hall
An inspection of the police force will be held at Imperial Hall New Grant street at 9 o clock this morning. Officers will wear dress uniforms and the event aims to identify officers lacking uniforms so they can be supplied in time and arrive in dress without overcoats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Imperial Hall
New Grant Street
Smithfeld Street
City of Pi
J. F. Denniston
Man Falls From Bridge Wall Injures Thigh
George Mertz walked along the Thirty-third street railroad bridge yesterday when he lost balance and fell twenty three feet to the ground. He sustained a fractured thigh and internal injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Mertz
Thirty-third Street
Child Frac Trache Injuries After Accident
Eleven year old Frank Longbosky was brought to West Penn Hospital after an accident. He sustained a tracheal injury and severe internal injuries and many fear he will not survive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth
Frank Longbosky
West Penn Hospital
Iastaight
Wedding of Miss Bessie Fleming and Mr John B Warden Postponed
The Sewickley wedding of Miss Bessie Fleming and Mr John B Warden has been postponed due to the groom’s serious illness. All invitations have been recalled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie Fleming
John B. Warden
Sewickley
Prison Inmate Riley Still Confined Despite False Alarm Telegram
A telegram from Denver California claimed Roger O Mara left for the East with Hobnail Riley. The Superintendent called the message a fake. Riley remains in the penitentiary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Cal
Roger O'Mara
Riley
A Very Grave Charge In Local Arrests
Frank H. Scott John Addick and Henry Bray were arrested on a charge of obtaining money under false pretenses. A hearing is set for next Monday before Alden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank H. Scott
John Addick
Henry Bray
Alden
Gas furnace experiment at Moorhead mill abandoned
Report notes that nitrogen gas steam blast and coal slack failed as a fuel at Ve suvius mill Sharpsburg after four paddling furnaces showed heat and productivity issues. Summer heat made work intolerable, four heats with gas took longer than five with natural gas, and the project is deemed a loss as furnaces are returned to traditional fuel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vesuvius
Moorhead
Bro. & Co
Sharpsburg
Boiler makers convene to form regional association
A. T. Douthett of Porter Foundry and Machine Company issues a call to boiler manufacturers in nearby states to meet at Hotel Anderson on Tuesday April 14 to form an organization. The goal is to boost boiler quality, reduce explosions, set minimum prices, and ensure fair profits for superior material and workmanship. Comley Munroe Content.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. T. Douthett
Porter Foundry and Machine Company
Anderson
Fer i Comley, Munroe & Content
Electric flash from wire causes minor blaze at Fifth and Wood
An electric light wire at Fifth Avenue and Wood Street touched an Associated Press line last night and sent a current into the Fifth Avenue office. Instruments burned out and a table caught fire. The blaze was extinguished quickly and damage limited. A portion of the force was sent to the Western Union office for the rest of the night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fifth Avenue
Wood Street
Associated Press
Western Union
Coronial Censure of Munroe Boiler Explosion Probe
Investigation concluded with a verdict censuring R Munroe Sons and Inspector Trenter for negligence in not inspecting the boiler. Witnesses included ex Boiler Inspector Ben Ford and mining engineer William Peorey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Munroe
Ben Ford
William Peorey
W. M. Trenter
R. Munroe Sons
Trenter
Moro Assholt and Battery Case Involving Jacob Smith
A. Zaglefrant of 52 Tunnel Street filed charges before Alderman Richards alleging Jacob Smith struck him on the head with cigar ash and then kicked him. The hearing occurred yesterday with details heard by the alderman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Zaglefrant
No. 52
Tunnel Street
Alderman Richards
Jacob Smith
Zaglefrant
Smith
Saar
Chartiers Natural Gas Board Meets for Routine Monthly Session
The Board of Directors met yesterday afternoon at their offices on Wood Street and Third Avenue to discuss routine matters. Only routine business received consideration during the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chartiers Natural Gas Company
Wood Street
Third Avenue
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Spring Blood Purity
The ad extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as ideal spring medicine to purify and enrich the blood, restore appetite, and banish spring fever. It quotes W. H. Lawrence of Indianapolis endorsing the remedy and notes price and availability from Hood & Co. in Lowell Massachusetts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
W. H. Lawrence
Existor Agricultural Epitomis
Indianapolis
Ind. N.B
C. . Hood & CO
Lowell
Mass
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Ginagow
Moore
the Dispatch
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Herron Hill Gon Club
Glas Blowers’ Union
Hollows
MR. Wanamaker
New Mexico
State Weather Service
Western Pennsylvania Institution For Deaf and Dumb
Pennsylvania Prison Society
Allegheny Anal Set
Pennsylvania Society To Protect
A Code Commission
PROM
Texas
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Gloo
Emmet
Plummer Street
William Wood
Scan Lareneering
Xtecard
Bs Ader
Muir
Western Penn
Sylvania
Fair
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Virginia
Perispuera
United States Service
Morgantown
Brownsville
W. Warren
Wolff
Ghoo
Wolff & Randolph
Pamavetpha
MWFEO
Ana
Mark R. W Woodbury
Doolittle & Smith
Tremont St
Maan
Geo. A. Kelly & Co
W. Baker & CO
Dorchester, Mass
Natural Gas Supreme
Tocaay
Consea
Commonwealth of Eenertrenis
Finch
Euclid Street
North Eagle
Baum
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Halford
Chas
Pfeifer
Smithfield
Fearne
Federal ST
Sixth Avenue
Songus
Geo. L. Colliday
Common Council
Commmon
A. H. PF
Clark
Geo. Booth
A. D
Felt
Park Avenue
Meadow Street
Negier's Run
Department of Public Works
Meadow
Winslow
Si Run
Assembly
Gounesia
Pobroary
P. Ford
Select Council
Sheink Hae P. My
Anal Cars
Pitvsbu- Tove Oe
F. Oh
Alle
Munici
Sepecha
Avierds
T. M. Bigelow
Mhi
Hick’s
Keech
Keech’s
Brussels
KF Bochs
Penn Ave
Ninth Street
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