Sullivan to Fight Jackson for Twenty Thousand Dollars
Captain Clements denies desertion rumors and confirms Philadelphia League ties. John L Sullivan offers to fight Peter Jackson for 20 000 while Pat Farrell eyes Arthur Upham bout. article covers league loyalty and team prospects with praise for new players and positions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Jackson
Captain Clements
Gleason
Thompson
John L. Sullivan
Pat Farrell
Arthur Upham
Tri State League Adopts Schedule For 2nd Season
The TriState League holds a meeting in Akron with delegates from all towns. W H McDermott of Columbus is elected President Secretary and Treasurer J H Burns of Mansfield Vice President. The season opens April 30 with 196 games per club and salary cap raised to 700 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akron
McKeesport
J. P. Neil
Frank W. Torreyson
W. H. McDermott
Columbus
J. H. Burns
Mansfield
Canton
Springfeld
Daytop
Youngstown
Wheeling
Wing
McKeeeper
American Association
Spalding
McDermott
Dusky
Inter-State Baseball League Deliberates Schedule
Special telegram from Alitoa to the Dispatch notes Libe Schedule Committee meeting at the Brant House to approve a 12 game league schedule with 6 games per town. Leaders W H Voltz J H Rigby Carmeil and J C Mishler represented the committee as Harrisburg hosts the annual meeting where adoption is likely today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alitooxa
Libe
Inter-State Baseball League
Brant House
W. H. Voltz
Philbin
J. H. Rigby
Lebanon
Carmeil
J.C. Mishler
Harrisburg
Sullivan Declares Jackson Title Fight Worth 20000
John L. Sullivan says he will fight Jackson for the championship with a purse of at least $20,000. He wants one more bout before retirement and blasts legal troubles that have marred prior matches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Mississippi
Jackson
John L. Sullivan
California Athletic Club
Weill
Boxer Negotiates Match With California Athletic Club
The narrator says he would train months for a potential bout with Jackson and is willing to negotiate with the California Athletic Club. He notes his current condition and readiness to fight in club rooms if the sentence is settled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California Athletic Club
Wtbarett
Jackson
Palo Alto trotters sell strong at two day American Institute Rink sale
The Palo Alto stock of trotters owned by Leland Stanford was offered for two days at the American Institute Rink with about 100 animals and good prices. Numerous horses sold to bidders including names such as Jacob Ruppert New York and S A Brown Kalamazoo with prices ranging around thousands of dollars.
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New York
Leland Stanford
Palo Alto
American Institute
Dany
Ansel
Addie
T. J. Dolan
New
Seawn
Adele
Muller
Sibley
Franklin
Ps. B
Alemeds Matd
Robert Stee
Titiagelhia
Aragon
Jacob Ruppert
Aoe ii
Cecil
Mision Fores
Tome
Aloom
Cecilia
SB. A. Brown & Co
Kalamazoo
Mich
Electioneer
A. Brown & Co
Reitie Ps
Uora
Henry
Morrisoi
Slectioneercora
S. A. Krown
Kalanar
Cora
S&s
A. Brown
Rares Carr
L. A. Fitzee
Ortland
Ella
J. Malcom Forbes
Boston
Floren
Piedmont-Flower Girl
Smith, Powell & Lamb
Syracuse
Jacob Ekuppert
City
Cocstout
Hobert Steel
Ee Agreneed Henton-Halle C
Minehamiton
Theseness Colt
Fiedmont-Lene
E. D. Morgan
Hempstead
Pony Track Card Listing Races and Entries
A detailed card for tomorrow's CairTow Rack Track meeting lists entries across four races. Notable horses and weights appear with mixed legibility, including Capulin, Gendarme, Lakewood, Manh Golden Red, and Persuader among others, with various distances from five-eighths to one and a half furlongs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CairTow
N. J
Ciontarf
Theofa
Cheeney
America
Thad Rowe
Edward FW
Isis
Albemarle
Pat Moran
Ten Rookh
Hollywood
Consignee
St. Mary
Kim McCormick
Teddington
Furiongs— Capulin
Dave S. Gen Gordon
Falcon
Murray
Sevage Tenally
Mabel Iienn
Jake Stock
Fide Pelts
Samaria
Arte
Persuader
Chapman
Dalesman
King A
Mulligan
Crowded Illicit Track Drenched by Cold Weather Races
SPECIAL TELEGRAM FROM HUPSOX COUNTY DRAIVINE PARK REPORTS a cold disagreeable day. Heavy track with many scratches. Race results include Dirigo, Harti gelding, Ana daga, Chambly, Steven Jerome, Brad ford, Perl, Lomax, Apomely among others with odds and times noted.
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Hupsox County Drivine Park
Gattenburg
N.J
Dirigo
Harti Gelding
Anadaga
Lotion
Mala
Ralph Black
Chambly
Steven Jerome
Tin Wand
Dim Gates
Treolana
Bradford
Fitaroy
Langs Pulitter
Perl
Lomax
Joldfish
Slob
Landserr
Racing results from today’s New Orleans meet
Today’s New Orleans races conclude with Semaphore winning the first race over Regordless and Francis, Schoolgirl leading near the end in the second with Cligweret and Bonnie Annie second and third, Fremont taking the half mile, Lu cle second, Millionaire third, and Believe holding second with Marry Ireland third in the thirteen sixteenths of a mile event. Times are partially obscured.
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New Orleans
Regordless
Francis
Schoolgirl
Cligweret
Bonnie Annie
Fremont
Lucle
Millionaire
Heepe Believe
Marry Ireland
Brecklesby Stakes Won at Lincoln Spring Meeting
The Brecklesby stakes headline event saw Colonel North's Simonian win with 11 starters in the race. Abington's Macuneas finished second and Duke of Portland's Charm took third.
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Lincoln
Colonel North
Simonian
Abington
Macuneas
Duke of Portland
Charm
Farrell to Fight Upham in New Orleans Showdown
A telegram indicates Pat Farrell accepted terms from Arthur Upham for a bout in New Orleans. The Young Men's Club plans a reasonable purse and hopes to stage a match that could settle Upham’s challenge. Final arrangements expected in a few days with Farrell and Seaton as possible participants.
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Pat Farrell
New Orleans
Arthur Upham
Img
Upham
Farrell
Ike Upham
Farrell — &dSeaton
McClelland and Priddy Postpone Five-Mile Race Bet
The McClelland and Priddy party failed to meet last night and the sporting editor returned McClelland's forfeit. Priddy cannot race soon due to a death in the family but would discuss business later. McClelland demands the bet money before any race talks resume.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McClelland
Corcoran Arrives as Promising New Local Club Shortstop
Corcoran, the new local club shortstop, arrived yesterday. He is described as a fine athletic young man whose build suggests activity and whose conversation betrays intelligence. He aims to interest Pittsburgers and, if reports are accurate, he will satisfy critics with his play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corcoran
R. Corcoran
Beaver County Pool Champion Wagner Defeats Canadian Rival
A large Beaver Falls crowd watched Plush Wagner defend his title against an unknown Canadian in a pool match. The best of 21 games contest ended after 13 games with Wagner leading the series 11 to 2 when the Canadian conceded. The wager amount is not specified.
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Beaver Fats
Wagner
Beaver County
Mac
Shooting Contest At The Academy Of Music
Last evening a shooting contest occurred between Bennett Brow and C. A. Richardson and F. F. Davidson at the Academy of Music. Bennett Bros won 31 to 30 with 30 shots each. Judges were FE. E Shaner and Jim Crow. Tonight H. J. Levis and EE. Shaner challenge the Bennett Bros.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennett Brow
C. A. Richardson
F. F. Davidson
Academy of Music
Bennett Bros
FE. E Shaner
Jim Crow
H. J. Levis
EE. Shaner
Columbus business man seeks Nikirk challenger
A prominent Columbus businessman writes that he has a 160 pound man ready in Columbus to fight Harry Nikirk for a purse. The publisher awaits Nikirk’s response through this paper.
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Columbus
Harry Nikirk
Nikirk
Sporting Notes Bring Respilson Wisner to Town
Hanlon arrives today and Manager Hecker again praises his young players. George W. Lee, famed oarsman, may train Undine Boat Club crews this season. The Bennett Bros. visit Herron HII Gun Club this afternoon and two members shoot a double Tastich at the Academy of Music tonight.
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Respilson
Wisner
Hanlon
Hecker
George W. Lee
Undine Boat Club
Philadelphia
Bennett Bros
Herron
Marvin's Royal Loaf and Queen's Jubilee Bread Promotion
A brief note extols bread quality urging readers to seek Marvin's Royal Loaf or Queen's Jubilee for best and pure bread. It stresses the virtue of good bread under the license law context and invites trying the products to be convinced.
Very Pious Thief in Montclaire Exposed as Robber
James Tuthill a Montclaire mason once esteemed for piety and charity is revealed as a burglar stealing from wealthy neighbors in Montclaire Glen Ridge Bloomfield and Orange. A hidden cache of jewelry watches and cash is found in his home and his wife is jailed in Newark after allegedly confessing. Tuthill denied guilt claiming amnesia while friends insist he led a robber band. The case ends with his arrest in Brooklyn and his wife held on accusations of complicity.
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Montclaire, N. J
Mason
Montclaire
N. J
James Tuthill
Port Jervis
Bloomfield Avenue
Tuthill
New York
Tathill
Raymond Street
Brooklyn
Newark
Mr. Tothill
Glen Ridge
Bloomfield
Orange
Turhill
Mr. Tuthill
Mr. Robertson
Robertson
Manuel
Hoboken
Spring Fashions from Brekaw Bros For Boys and Children
Brekaw Bros New York presents spring fashions for boys and children. The lines are praised for quality and popularity with meticulous styling and dependable fit. Their Pittsburgh agency operates at Sailor's Sixth and Liberty streets inviting inspections of the season's offerings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brekaw Bros
New York
Usive
Pittsburg
Sailor's, Sixth
Liberty Streets
Mwr
Debated City Printing Standards Spark Controversy
Chief Eliot's remarks at the Awards Department prompt a broad discussion. City Treasurer Mayor Dennis ton admits limited knowledge, cites the chief clerk’s letter and defended past printing specs and paper quality. Printer Charles F. Peck recalls 1588 and 1539 contracts, refuting claims of poor workmanship and noting nonowned books and testing willingness.
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Eliot
Department of Awards
Joseph F. Denniston
Finance Committee
Den
Ice
Charles F. Peck
Dennisston
Torrance
H. H. Bentough
Dived for Freedom Ends in City Jail After Escape Attempt
Constable Boyle arrested John Martin after he fled from Alderman Richards' office by leaping from a window at 79 Washington Street. Martin, a Basin alley resident with a wife seeking Don-Support, faces a Saturday hearing on multiple charges. He is described as tall, tanned, with Burnside whiskers, once a puddler at Solar Iron Works.
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Boyle
Richards
John Martin
Basin Alley
John
Martin
Washington Street
P. Boyle
Solar Iron Works
Constable Boyle
In the Wrong House Colonel Schoonmaker Denies Mosaic Work
Colonel J. M. Schoonmaker denies any mosaic tile work on his new Oakland house and any contract to have it done. The report of nonunion labor is likely a confusion with another person. Separately, workers at C. L. Magee's new Oakland home threatened to strike over outside labor. A Boston firm hired for the job sent workers who lacked union cards. NY men with Unions cards were sent but not recognized by the International Brotherhood, and were sent home.
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Gleason
Myers
Thompson
Brotherhood
League
Phil
Omar
J. M. Schoonmaker
Schoonmaker
C. L. Magee
Oakland
Boston
New York
United Order of Carpenters
International Brotherhood of Carpenters
Dew
Death of Squire J. W. Blackburn Alderman of McKeesport
McKeesport on March 25 reports the death of Squire J. W. Blackburn aged 66 at his residence after a long illness. He was a longtime Alderman of the Second ward, a staunch Republican, and served as an agent from Pittsburg to Cumberland before Cleveland's administration. He leaves a wife and daughter Miss Annie Blackburn, a noted vocalist and musical instructor.
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McKeesport
Squire J. W. Blackburn
Cleveland
Pittsburg
Cumbeland
Annie Blackburn
Davitt Speaks to Liverpool Dock Strikers
A Liverpool meeting of striking dock laborers heard Mr Davitt promise support from the Knights of Labor and American unions. In Paris, a Cabinet meeting at the Elysee discussed protests by French Chambers of Commerce against McKinley era American duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liverpool
Mr. Davitt
Knights of Labor
Paris
Palace of the Elysee
French Legation Attache Takes Poison Earlier
March 25 report notes a suicide wave amid an epidemic of death by action. A Court lady poisoned herself and Sunday M Perirel, an attache of the French Legation, followed suit.
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Sr. Peterspurc
M. Perirel
Legation
Telegraphic Bits From The Times
A rapid, condensed roundup noting the Mississippi threatening New Orleans, Kansas prairie fire losses totaling 25000 dollars, and no loss of life. Reports include troops escorting boomers from the Cherokee strip and the Pennsylvania Railroad directors reappointed in Philadelphia.
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Mississippi
New Orleans
Johnstown
Kansas
Cherokee Strip
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Philadelphia
James Gillet
Rockport
Ind
Gnoss
Joan C. Leathers
Mary Fulkeree
Michael Sanford
Amelia Williams
New Castle
Youngstown
Lyman Abbott
Henry Ward Beecher
Chicago
Harbison & Loder
New York
Lee Chuck
San Francisco
San Quentin
Chuck
Ted
Methodists in Line for National University Plan
Washington hosts a large public meeting on a National Methodist University with Bishop Hurst presiding. Subscriptions reach 33 550 dollars with pledges aiming toward 100 000 dollars for 90 acres west of Tenleytown near the new electric railroad line.
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Washington
National Methodist Episcopal University
Metropolitan Methodist Episcopal Church
Methodist Church
Hurst
Sawyer
Teller
Colquitt
Cameron
Blair
Hawley
Pattison
Pennsylvania
Windom
Clem Studebaker
Bussey
Frank Hatton
Batchellor
Matthew G. Emery
Benjamin Charlton
B. H. Warner
South Bend
Ind
Representative Morse
Patton
Old Clearfield
Bishop Newman
Otteman
Tenleytown Road
Tenleytown
Cleveland
Georgetown
Adjourned Sale of Elefessor Estate at Jackson and Webster
Auction notice for the Elefessor Estate at the corner of Jackson and Webster in Allegheny. Sale to Wednesday March 26 at 10 a.m. includes five brick houses on Jackson and one on Webster. A. J. Pentecost, Auctioneer, 415 Grant Street. Also ads for cosmetic capes and local stores.
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Jackson and
Webster
Allegheny
Jackson
A. J. Pentecost
Grant Street
Sherriff and McGraw Obituaries in Allegheny Notices
Notices announce the deaths of Saran H. McGraw 71 wife of John B. Sherriff at 150 North Avenue Allegheny and Mary McClung wife of Andrew H. co dying March 96 time 12 15 AM with funeral notices to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherriff
A. M. Taylor
North Avenue
Allegheny
Saran H. McGraw
John B. Sherriff
Bryce
Mary McClung
Andrew H. Co
Purify Blood With Hood's Sarsaparilla This Spring
March to May are best for cleansing the blood says Chicago’s E A Rhodes. Winter fatigue gives way to renewed appetite and strength with Hood's Sarsaparilla, praised as a spring medicine. Rhodes declares he has used it for years and would not be without it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
E. A. Rhodes
Ontario Street
Chicago
Pittsburg College of Pharmacy Commencement Held
The twelfth annual commencement at Pittsburg College of Pharmacy was held at the First M. P. Church. President Eggers announced graduates and special honors while Dr. Dunn criticized patent medicines and praised rigorous training for pharmacists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg College of Pharmacy
M. P
Fifth Avenue
David Jones
Fred H
Egfers
Pennsylvania
Hugo Blanck
C. Dunn
L. J. Bischoff
Edward E.ers
C. A. Kolb
H. A. Brown
John J. Frey
George Kutcher
L. L. Crawford
A. W. Hee
Shadyside Pharmacy
J. F. Long
Howard Hulger
S. Henry Stevens
J. G. Goettman
D. D
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Richmond
Colonel Rogers
Brotherhood Club
J. Earl Wapner
Wright
Burbridge
Delehanty
Marvelocs
Mayer
Bourke
Hamilton
Burke
Toter
John J. Sullivan
Stanford's
Clifton
Beaver Falls
Durance Vile
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Jim
Jim Tuthill
J. Robertson
Tothill
DeWhitt
Spring Street
Salvation Oil
Chief Eliot
Squire Blackburn
MceKeesport
France
McKinley
Bell Telephone Company
Southern Pacific
Wilcox
Ariz
Sapre Lawrence
Jennie McCann
Plomgrove
Jobin McGee
Tral
Ne Vely
Fincm
Bishop Hurst
Bartlett
Morse
Massachusetts
Senator Hawley
Newman
Catholic University
Jos. Hongve,& Co
Penn Avenue
Jos, Horne & Co
Druggtars
C. L Hood & CO
Lowell
Mass
Young Pharmacists
Western
West
Ginia
United States Signal Service Oficer
Brownsville
Warren
Mongantown
van Hourens
Union Square
New Tore
Klein
Klemm
Feral Street
Mr. Klein
Max Eklein
Federal Street
Grant ST
GEO
Fourth Ave
Seo Ave
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Proberty
Ohnston
JZPOK
Thinland
Ares
Mhii
Webster and Bedford
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WEU
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Est St
Gev. Johnston
Seventh St
Dawesne Way
GE. Johnston
Carner South Diamond
Twelfth Sts
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Tibure
GEV. Johnstun
Agcit
Daleell Building
Inquesne Way Aid Seventh St
Aan
First Ave
Ulerk
Hox
Curtisville
Clarion Co
Ingram
Reymer
Lovely Ingram
Medical Journal
Sim
Devor
Mercer St
New Year
All Reading Grocers and Craggista Geo. K. Stevenson & CO
Prlooker
James Lockhart
Federal Allegheny, Pa
KEW Advertiser
Celgursge
Denver Range
Graff, Hugus & CO
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BROOM
Broom Manufacturers
Robert Dickey & CO
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