Club Officials Reserve Judgment on Season Lineup
Local baseball circles discuss tentative rosters as trial exhibition games begin. Beckley at first and Dunlap at second are settled, with Allen Smith and Keehn contending for two infield spots. A proposed lineup places Smith at third and Keehn at short, with Miller in left field and Hanlon center, Carroll right, and Miller or Fields behind the plate.
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Sayy
Beckley
Dunlap
Allen, Smith
Keehn
Miller
Ike
Anticin
Carroll
Millar
Milter
Hema
Heckley
Dan
Kuehne
Smith
Hanlon
Morris
Fields
Galvin
Ward’s Intentions: Trusting Sale If Purchase Money Shared
The New York Sun reports John M. Ward may not be returning home for a team meeting but to handle private matters. Friends support this, while little on his plans emerged from yesterday’s talks. Ward has not learned the new classification rule and has no Washington offer yet, with salary talks and a possible move to maximize earnings remaining undecided.
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New York
John M. Ward
John Ward
Howe
Brotherhood of Ball Players
Ward
Aiacenciaison
Nalinde
Boston
Mr. Hewitt
Washi
Mutrie
Prince Wilkes Sold to Cuban Buyer for 1000
Hammonsnce Ky March 24 The celebrated trotting gelding Prince Wilkes has been sold to a wealthy Cuban gentleman for 1000. Colonel Crit Davis trained and started the horse this afternoon for New York and then Havana Cuba. The horse has watered near here and Davis drove him season long.
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Hamnonsncee
Prince Wilkes
Crit Davis
New York
Havana
Cuba
Conor Davis
Local club players report for duty at 10 30 Recreation Park
This morning the players of the local club will report for duty at 10 30 at Recreation Park. The outfield will be rolled if rain does not interfere, and it is expected the players will work thoroughly on Wednesday. Stanley is here today due to an estate deal requiring his absence in Pulsa Asiphtn Until Soaortee
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Recreation Park
Stanley
Maybo to Chattanooga likely Pittsburg ball clash
Maybo heads to Chattanooga as Pittsburg faces two more key matches. Details imply upcoming games, opponents, and potential pivotal outcomes for the Pittsburgh team this season.
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Pittsburg
Unclear fragmentary notice about local group activity
Fragmentary OCR text describes a local organization named Bylvan Stars arranging some sea related event or meeting. Mentions Sterns and Sau toa PeSedkiegs but content is garbled and no clear details or outcomes are present.
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Vieane
Beek Ygtim Haagri Gg
Sterns
Sete Ie
County League Officials Straighten Out Their Imperfect Figures
County leagues publish revised schedules after officials admit errors in earlier list. W G Barr of Allegheny County League notes omissions were corrected with new dates and locations for Braddock, Emsworth, Sewickley, Riverside Greys, Oakland, Homestead, and others across April to October events.
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W. G. Barr
Allegheny County League
East Exd Athletics
Riverside G
Oakian Asklands
R ‘Sewickley
Dunnexiee
Athletics
Akland
A. M
Dune & Riverside Gress
Homestead
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Duquesnes
Awa
Greys
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Moke
P. M
Sewick
Oaklands
McKeesport
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Hiverside Greys
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Meck
Sepid
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Mazekeesport
Attitetic Dues
Haworth
Duly
Braddock
Keesport
Omty
Beas
Septer Verai
Riverside
Vera Vere
Breed Apel
Oakland
Aer
Beeworth
Sorkin
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Ember
Etna
Opkiasy
Tetober
Shivyrskie Rene
Serckies
Aonens
X. James
Paddock
Omestead
Nape Emswo
R.m
Spider
Emsworth
Sepsemberet
Reed
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Angel
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Asewickley
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Oskianne
Angaet
Breas
Korosdajritzy
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Hiraddoay
wAbroad
Bradbroad
Quesnes
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Athietics
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A. Roente
Praeaealr
Sewiette
Eesport
Augustetsa
Weir and Murphy Preview Local Fight in Weaker Ring Feud
In Chicago today the hopeful fighter Weir nicknamed The Spider spoke of perfect weather and strong training. He boasted of a ten mile walk, mocked Murphy with a playful swing, and predicted a sharp bout in two houses from Parson Davies's venue. Weir pledged his best to win as fans await the weigh in and entry odds for the lightweight clash.
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Dire Weir
Murphy
Myer-McAniffe
Davies
Ign
T & Wi
Enna
Isa
Weir
American baseball teams arrive in Ireland after voyage
The American baseball squads reach the Irish coast at dawn after a sail across the channel. Long John Healy and W Irving Snyder are the only players to fail the voyage, with the rest cheerful and ready for the series. The piece notes home rule sentiment and mentions a Porous GoSon presiding, reflecting irregular OCR wording.
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Long John Healy
W. Irving Snyder
Johnson Wins Colored Pedestrian Championship of Ohio
A dispatch from Fixpiar March 4 reports J E Johnson, the colored champion pedestrian of Ohio, defeating rival racers in the championship. Charles is mentioned as a participant or observer in the event.
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Jsknage
Distatch
Fixpiar
J. E. Johnson
Ohio
Charles
Interesting Facts About the American Trotting Business
A Horeeenan correspondent outlines the large scale and rapid growth of American trotting, estimating values of farms, stallions, brood mares, and stock. He cites Glenview sales, Woodburn, Highland Farm, Ash Grove, Forest City, Jewett farms, and others with proposed valuations and potential sale figures, noting stud fees and total assets near several hundred thousand dollars.
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Horeeenan
Glenview
Ree
Helmont
Harold Ane
Lord E Russell
Brodhead
Stu
King Wilkes
Fallis
Mont, Harold
Lord Russell
Steck
Highland Farm
Red Wil
Wilton
Sentinel Wilkes
Woodburn
Red Wilkes
Ash Grove
George Wilkes
Forest City
Emery
Patton
Brown Wilkes
Jewett Farms
Jerome Eddy
Edd
Himselnt
Oersons
Boston Gazetteer Reports Barker Reed Chess Match Scrapped
A telegraph from Boston dated March 24 notes a proposed $260 side checker match between Charlies Barker of Cambridge and James Reed of Pittsburg to decide the American championship may fail over Barker’s travel expenses to Chicago. Reed signals reluctance to play unless conditions shift. Barker plans to pivot to a Wylie showdown and, if unsettled, issue a $1,000 side world championship challenge with a $100 forfeit to keep the offer alive for six months.
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Jimmy Reed
Dispatch
Boston
Charlies F. Barker
Cambridge
James P. Reed
Pittsburg
Barker
Chicago
Reed
Iaan
Wylie
Wyle
Burgess Stops McDonald In South Bend Fight
A $500 prize fight at South Bend between Jack Burgess of Boston and Tom McDonald of Elkhart ends after eight rounds with Burgess defeating McDonald. Burgess, weighing 185 pounds, lands a hard right hand that breaks McDonald's jaw and leaves him senseless.
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Jack Burgess
South Bend
Dispatch
Indianapolis
Boston
Tom McDonald
Elkhart
McDonald
Burgess
Sporting Notes from a Jumbled Page in England
Krarami arrives in England in excellent condition. Pittsburg faces Tony Maliane in Cincinnati next Monday. Adams & Sons offer prizes for baseball season, best fielders and runners, with no player earning more than one prize. A Minnesota Intercollegiate League meeting discussed scheduling amid confusion. President Byrne urges gum chewing to maintain morale and health on road trips. A horse showed vigor after a rest and will be sent to Mr. Shults' Kentucky breeding farm for likely stud duties.
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Brexe
Phils
Pittsburgs
Tony Maliane
Cincinnati
Adams & Sons, of
Net
Minnesota
HS Scults
Tassons Totes Atoll
Ion
Tran
Dodging Prohibition How Liquor Is Shipped Into Town
Duswaeg March 24 The Illinois Central Railroad Company warns it will stop shipping liquors into Iowa from Dubuque He adds that liquor dealers must route shipments via East Dubuque Til and onward on the Central and other roads to reach state markets Goods must be labeled truthfully not passed as vinegar to avoid misclassification and losses from misrated freight classifications
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Duswaeg
Illinois Central Railroad Company
Iowa
Dubuque
Til
Central
A DEAD MAN'S SHOES A Cabinet Chief Possibility
A dispatch from Washington reports a quiet rush for the late Associate Justice Matthews’s seat after his death. The piece notes no firm names beyond General Keifer being floated and outlines the debate over whether President Harrison will appoint a nationally prominent lawyer or a strong local figure, with Ohio candidates and aging justices influencing the choice.
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Matthews
Supreme Court
Harrison
Cleveland
Edmunds
Hoar
Evarts
Spooner
Senate
Supreme Bench
United States Senate
Ohio
Waite
Strong
M. W. Fuller
Chicago
Sea
Supreme
Ff Miller
Bradley
Justice Bradley
Field
Miller
Justice Field
Aoe
Keifer Shadowed as Possible Supreme Court Pick
The Springfield dispatch reports ex Speaker General J Warren Keifer may be considered for Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court to fill the late Stanley Matthews seat. Backers include Senator Sherman Sam Shellabarger ex Governor Foster and General Sherman with President Harrison connections cited. Keifer’s residence and son Horace deny knowledge of any move though Keifer hinted such a possibility could occur.
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Miller
Harrison
Secre
Noble
Clarkson
Justice Atthews Miller
Gresham
Supreme Bench
Gream
Strenthen
Pigeon H
Springfield
J. Warren Keifer
House of Representatives
United States Supreme Court
Stanley Matthews
Sherman
Sam Shellabarger
Foster
Pringle
Keiser
Keiler
General Keifer
Horace
Gen Keifer
Funeral arrangements for Associate Justice Stanley Matthews
Final arrangements for the late Associate Justice Stanley Matthews funeral state the body will not go to Glendale but be moved from the Baltimore and Ohio railway at Spring Grove Station to Spring Grove Cemetery Chapel. The service is set for 11 o clock next Tuesday morning with Rev. Dr. Pise of Glendale officiating.
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Supreme Court
Stanley Matthews
Glendale
Baltimore and Ohio Railway
Spring Grove
Spring Grove Cemetery
Pise
His Honor and the Erring in Central Court
A Central Court session opened with a preacher’s text and a string of arrest stories. Bob faced Justice Gripp after a personal remark, Jimmy pleaded for relief from friends as the sentence was read, and a corner lounger was moved on after three warnings. Scenes on Fountain Street showed George Mashey’s late night “singing” drawing crowds, a near bust to a chromatic scale, and minor fines totaling about 840 dollars. Jed Oberhardt claimed American citizenship though he feared German spellings, while officers recount a string of disorderly conduct and refusals to move on. About 20 more cases concluded in quick, routine fashion.
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Central
Bob
Justice Gripp
James Murphy
Jimmy
George Mashey
Fountain Street
Ohn Schneider
Schneider
John
Mary Durant
Jed Oberhardt
Fifth and
Moultrie
Fred
Clearing House Returns Show Major Cities Ahead in 1889
Boston March 24. A table from Post dispatches details weekly gross exchanges ending March 23 1889 across Pittsburg seventh Cincinnati New Orleans and Baltimore, with comparisons to the same week in 1888. The data highlights clear intercity disparities in exchange activity.
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Boston
Sectionalism Buried at New York Confederate Aid Meeting
A New York City gathering at the Academy of Music, hosted by the Citizens' Committee for the National Confederate Soldiers' Home at Austin, Tex, honored Confederate veterans. General H H Barnum presided as Grand Army men including Generals Chittenden and Schwarz attended with Union veterans. Speaker Joseph Stewart urged reconciliation, praising Confederate dead and noting federal support for Union veterans.
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New York
Academy of Music
Indiana Trouble Over Miners Wages and Strike Threat
In Brazil district on May first the current coal wage scale ends. Bituminous coal is 75 cents and black 90 cents per ton. day laborers earn a4 tons per day. Operators, after a Columbus convention denial of 12 percent cuts, push a 20 cent reduction. Miners held a mass meeting at Brazil and may strike. 150 Knightsville miners recently accepted a 10 percent cut.
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Indianapolis
Brazil
Columbus
Knightsville
Germany Seeks Satisfaction Over American Case
The Cologne Gazette notes Germany cannot pursue criminal or civil action in America against Klein. Germany may present evidence before the tribunal of Apia including the American Consul and will seek satisfaction from Mataafa after Steubels arrival. Also reports the death of Mra M Cool, temperance leader, in Moorhead with funeral tributes planned.
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Berlus
Cologne
Klein
America
Germany
Apia
Steubel
Mataafa
River Telegrams Special Dispatch Item Weather Notes
Special telegram item from Brownsville reports river height six feet and zero inches with clear weather. thermometer reads 80. Additional figures indicate a 26 to 10 foot range and stationary conditions, implying unclear or garbled data in the transmission.
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Brownsville
Prohibition Campaign Gatherings At Opera House Meeting
A Sunday evening temperance gathering at the Opera House, led by Grand Worthy Chief Templar A. H. Leslie and Rev. G. B. Bettes, drew a large crowd and pledged over 200 supporters. Similar constitutional amendment meetings followed at Walton M E Church Southside Moorhead Hall and other venues with ministers and lay leaders urging action.
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Templar A. H. Leslie
J. B. Kodine
Walton M. E
Southside
B. R. Wilburn
Wm. M. Price
Penn- Pier
Moorhead Hall
Grant Street
W. D. Moore
R. H. Jones
Josephus Cheaney
BR. H. Jones
Jones
Oarhead Gospel Temperance Union
Sons of Temperance
Ohio Street
Allegheny
John Boggs
Moorhead Union
Temperance meeting dispersed at court house sermon
A temperspeaking event led by Rev Josephus Cheaney from Texas drew about 1000 people at the Fifth Avenue court house yesterday afternoon before a watchman dispersed the gathering for lack of official sanction. The meeting moved to the Moorhead building and resumed briefly. Bryce said permission was not requested due to prior open air meetings. An effort will seek permit for next Sunday.
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Fifth Avenue
Josephus Cheaney
Texas
J. B. Horner
Fife
An Bryce
L. Mooney
H. B. Bentley
Court House
Bryce
Inspector Darby Checks Pittsburg Postoffice Free Delivery System
Special Inspector C. 8. Darby, in Washington, has been in the city since Friday to supervise the free delivery network and assess eight hour law compliance across offices. He reviewed time sheets for 59 Pittsburg carriers noting shifts of 12 to 14 hours and found the local system, though long, compares favorably with others he has examined, including New York.
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C. 8. Darby
Washington
Postoffice
Darby
Larkin
Pittsburg
New New York
Saepeceoe Bee
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