Mitchell Replies to Corbett Clash and Defends Slavin
Charles Mitchell issues a letter from England disputing press claims about his New York exchange with James J. Corbett. He says he acted to defend his and Slavin’s boxing exhibitions, seeks public understanding, and asserts readiness to fight anyone including Corbett. He questions a telegram Brady supposedly sent about a Madison Square bout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Mitchell
New York
J. J. Corbett
Mitchell
England
Peak
Corbett
America
Slavin
Brady
Chicago
Sullivan
Corer
Rrs
Mitchel
Coryela
Woodcock Refuses Release From Pittsburg Club
The pitcher Woodcock sent a letter with a repayment check and asked to be released so he could attend Brown University for a post graduate course. Pittsburg officials, led by Vice President Kerr, say he will not be released and may report when he can. Local officials ponder who tampered and whether Boston wants him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodcock
Pittsburg
Jane
Brown University
Boston
Kerr
Serdakou
Eastern League hopes for New England clubs return to eight
A special report from Bueton notes the Eastern League readiness with Mantucket Woonsocket and Manchester seen backing teams and Lewiston Haverhill and Williams County promising fees. Rhode Island cities are expected to join, strengthening a potential eight club league.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bueton
Mantucket
Woonsocket
Cawe
Wiy
Vorliams
Lewiston
Haverhill
Manchester
Rhode Island
Fatball Championship Clash At Recreation Park This Afternoon
The local team meets New Oasties for two gold medals and the Pennsylvania title in a high stake match at Recreation Park. Referee F F Kelly will time the game, with teams in prime form and fans from New Castle and nearby towns expected. Kickoff at 3 30 with blue and white colors on display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oasties
Pennsylvania
Recrestion Park
F. F. Kelly
Chicago
New Castle
McKeeswort
Homestead
McDonald
Hoom
Brown and Canavan Visit Louisville Player Talks Weather
Tom Brown and John Canavan arrived in Louisville and met Chapman after a handshake. Brown discussed the railroad rate to Denton and his willingness to play for money, saying he would even perform under penitentiary conditions for a large sum. Chapman noted the weather had been bad in Louisville but better than Chicago or Boston. Brown looked well and showed no objections to playing locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Tom Brown
John Canavan
Chapman
Brown
Denton
Chicago
Boston
T Rae
John L Sul livan leads crowd through trading pits
Poletist John L Sul livan mingled with bulls and bears in the trading pits on March 2 in CeraGo. Despite suggestions he was brought up by a short seller, Pardridge, he offered no hostility and his passage drew a triumphal reception from a large crowd of brokers and spectators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CeraGo
John L. Sullivan
Pardridge
Willanp M
Matccum Fornes
Dagonet
Rf. E. de B. Loree
Téatium
Merrins
Calfornia
Senator Stanford Favors Ad Vertiser as Eleo Sire Successor
New Yong reports that Senator Stanford views Ad Vertiser, a four-year-old colt, as the rightful successor to his sire Eleo. The assessment signals strong faith in Ad Vertiser's racing potential and lineage alignment with Eleo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Yong
Senator Stanford
Advertiser
Eleo
Baseball Gossip Mixes Trades and Injuries Across Leagues
A collage of baseball notes from multiple clubs outlines player transfers, injuries, and managerial shifts. Louisville signs Joe Werrick. McGram moves to the Western League. Woodcock and Farrar are hinted as key holds, with Farrell possibly in Pittsburg. W.C. Winsor seeks umpiring work. Buck Ewing and Powers linked to management rumors. rumors of Pfeffer’s Chicago return denied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farrell Meny
Pittsburg
Boston
Louisville
Joe Werrick
St. Paul
Jonx McGram
Lea
Weason
Chicagos
Clevelands
Hot Springs
W.C. Winsos
Matt Kinroy
South
Washington
Privats
Rob Leadhey
Saints
Sid Farrar
Dave Richardson
Morgan Murphy
Brown
Hardy Richardson
Horner
New Haven
Oakland
Golden State
Promise fading in Australia amid fake fighters
The article notes Australian Billy Murphy was knocked out by Jim Barron in Sydney on February 6, and discusses various boxing figures and matches in the United States and Australia. It mentions the Sullivan Corbett articles, Peter Jackson vs Slavin speculation, and plans for bouts in Chicago, Providence, and Mount Clemens with several fighters named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Billy Murphy
Jim Barron
Sydney
Sullivan
Are Wiers
George Imzon
Marcellus Baker
New England
Bobby Burns
Providence
Baker
Eddie Thomas
Chorneki
Chicago
Davies
Pittsburg
Mic Queenan
Kim Dohones
Jack Dalton
Hall
Mount Clemens
Garfield Park Club Spring Meeting Slated May to June
The Garfield Park Club plans its regular spring meeting from May 11 to June with two months of racing ahead. The published stake and entry book lists horses with brilliant records promising exciting sport. A lawsuit may follow the sale of a mare tied to Ballard's C M Clay Jr at Woodard Shanklin's Lexington sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garfield Park Club
Ballard
C. M. Clay
D Jr
Woodard & Shanklin
Lexington
Heart
Morrisville Farm
Miscellaneous Sporting Notes From The Capital
Kennedy trains Jordan for his upcoming cross country race with Priddy while Frank LVeS the billiards champion accepts an offer to play in Paris. Intercollegiate notes cite Harvard and Yale holds on track and field records, plus a Chicago exhibition ending in forfeit. Texas shines in the inter-State cooking contest with Sleage and Iking claiming a close, long bout that drew large wagers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennedy
Jordan
Priddy
Frank Lves
Paris
Eennar
United States
Morse and Battle Show
Manhattan
Lady Bierenets
Washington
Capitol
B.A. A
B.S. Cornish
P. H W. Gatzias
Elms Kennels
St. Paul
Monk of
Watson's Park
W.P. Museey
Fulford
Texas
Dar
Tod
T. Sleage
Arkansas
John Iking
San Antonio
Pennsylvania Company superintendents meet to discuss improvements
The superintendents of the Pennsylvania Company gathered in the main office for their annual meeting to discuss improvements and prospects with focus on transportation. Afterward officials declined to disclose what was done at the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Company
County awards ballot box contract to J C Patterson
The County Commissioners awarded a 500 ballot box contract to J C Patterson of Allegheny for 278 dollars per box. The boxes must be ¢-inch ash wood and measure 18 inches inside on each dimension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.C. Patterson
Allegheny
Miss Susan Duer Dies in Blairsville at 80
Miss Susan Duer died yesterday at the Blairsville home of her niece Mrs Margaret H Hosack aged 80. She was a member and faithful servant of the families of the late Moses Hampton and John H Hampton. She was known in this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susan Duer
Margareth. Hosack
Blairsville
Miss Duer
Moses Ampton
John H. Hampton
Grand millinery opening hailed as city’s finest exhibit
Over the grand millinery opening today the exhibit is called the most wonderful ever attempted in this city. The message invites readers to visit today and join RosExysacm & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RosExysacm & Co
Remains Of Hill Farm Disaster Victims Reinterred In Dunbar
In Dunbar on March 25 the 25 victims of the Hill Farm disaster were moved from their graves and reinterred in consecrated ground. The 23 coffins were opened for identification as bodies were found in varying condition, many disintegrated by water and handling. An inquest ruled suffocation from smoke from a fire in the mine with no blame attached to Dunbar Furnace Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunbar
Hill Farm
Hulbert
Hill
Duncan
Robert
Dunbar Furnace Company
Honest thief: Mt Corry agent Hummel flees with funds
J F Hummel, railroad and express agent for United States Express and Lake Erie and Western at Mt Corry, disappeared with a large sum. Route Agent Williams secured a warrant for arrest as losses exceed 8500 to the express company and possibly more to the railroad. Rumors place Hummel near Lima or farther away as investigators press on.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Corry
J. F. Hummel
Railroad and Express
Hummel
United States Express Company
Lake Erie and Western Railway Company
H. W. Williams
Express Company
Lima
Findlay
Fostoria
Williams Post
Man J J W. Kelly Hurt In Factory Shaft Mishap
J J. W. Kelly head of a wagon making company was seriously injured at his Terre Manterra factory when his coat sleeve was caught in a revolving shaft while he adjusted a belt. He was pulled into the machinery, dropped to the floor lifeless, with a fractured arm and severe internal injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manterra
J. W. Kelly
St Mary's German Catholic Church Plans New Brick Edifice
The congregation under Rev Father Lawrence Baeil decides to build a brick and stone church to seat 1,500, plus a convent and parsonage. The old church, built in 1880s, now serves about 75 members and is too small for growth.
Man Walks 400 Miles From Younestown to Chicago
John Fojey of Struthers begins a cross region trek walking from Younestown to Chicago along the Erie routes. He plans to cover nearly 400 miles and arrive in Chicago by April 5, averaging about 12 similes per day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Younestown
John Fojey
Struthers
Chicago
Erie
Chi
Foley
Sawmill Boiler Explosion Kills Four in Fidelity Mill
A boiler explosion at Leppert & Co.'s sawmill in Fidelity F. C. Miami county Ohio fatally injures Samuel Davis and kills four workers. Named deceased are William Leppert D Poeat J Cassell and Elwood Eliott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leppert & Co
Fidelity F. C
Miami County
Samuel Davis
William Leppert
D. Poeat
J. Cassell
Elwood Eliott
Pittsburg Man Arrested in Wheeling Chase
Frank Martin of the Twenty third ward Pittsburg was arrested after an exciting midnight chase in Wheeling. Several shots were fired and he is said to have replied to John Stephens a pottery designer. A mask and false beard were found on Martin.
Body identified of railroad victim in Jesystown
The tattooed man killed on the railroad near Jesystown last week has been identified as H. Guthrie son of Rev. J. M. Guthrie of Pottsville His mother traveled to Jesystown to claim the body today The notice mentions Braddock in revival services and is dated March 2 Special Buavpoos Free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesystown
H. Gutherie
J. M. Gutherie
Pottsville
Braddock
Buavpoos
W. FP. Krussaiy
Sharon
Andrew Carnegie
Duluth
J. T. Jones
Ironwood
Mich
Menominee
Range
Jones
Shaw Iron Company
Hamilton Ore Company
Hzsron
New Orleans
Canton Manslaughter Trial Verdict and Local Crime Roundup
Canton hears verdict of assault and battery in a manslaughter trial. Rex Gage, under death sentence at Mt. Gilead, died by suicide in jail. An ex convict at Fors toria faces charges of fleecing Farmer Schriever of 5000 near Canton. Pickpockets in McKeesport amidst floor collapse panic. John Wishart detained after vandalizing Caldwell Co. offices claiming property sale deceit. Richmond mayoral candidate C H Graham found murdered in river at Fairport. Humane Society officials fail cruelty case at North Sewickley against E E Hexen. Springfield infant dies. coroner delays body removal amid abuse claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKeesport
John Wishart
Caldwell & Co
Greensburg
C. H. Graham
Richmond
Fairport
Presidest
L. H. Batros
O'Brien
Western Pennsylvania Humane Society
Squire Taylor
Rochester
Pasterday
E.E. Hexen
North Sewickley Township
HP R
Weather summary for Western Pennsylvania Ohio and West Virginia
Generally fair daytime conditions with likely light showers in Southern Ohio. Southeast winds. Temperature and rainfall notes indicate a maximum near 37, minimum about 54, and mean range unspecified due to garbled text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Bae Mineees Ceeeeseeees
Iron Queen Ready for Pittsburgh and Cincinnati Route
The Iron Queen, a large handsome craft built in Manietta for J. A. Henderson & Co. of Pittsburgh, nears completion. Length 76 feet, beam 7 feet six, depth 5 45 feet, wheel propulsion, electric lighting, trial run in Pittsburgh Saturday, first trip Thursday March 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manietta
Iron Queen
J. A. Henderson & Co
Pittsburg
Cinchonati
Louisville River Budget Amid Rising Waters
Weather dull and warm as Louisville records a slow river rise with 9 feet on the fall and 11 feet 4 inches in the canal. The Coal City sails south while the Grace Morris arrives from Salt River. The Iron Age is due from the Lower Mississippi as freight is removed from Strecker’s dock on Green River.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Falla
Coal City
Golden Rule
Ohio
Grace Morris
Salt River
Mississippi
Strecker
Green River
River Levels and Weather Readings Across Towns
Entries note river stages at Allegheny Junction Morgantown Brownsville and Aberdeen with readings from 1.7 to 12 feet. Conditions range from clear and mild to cloudy with temperatures from 40 to 52 degrees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny Junction
Morgantow
Browssville
Eiver
Abrhen
River Weather and River Traffic Across Cities
Weather observations note rivers rising in several towns with warm cloudy conditions. Departures include ships like Jay Gould and City of Savannah while arrivals include City of New Orleans and City of St Louis as fog delays boats on some routes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meansville
Parkensbung
Ohio
Hudson
Louise
Wheeling
Elver
C. M. Batchelor
Pitteburg
Ben Hur
Parkersburg
Mary Houston
New Orleans
Arkansas City
Natchez
Cincinnati
Vicksburg
ST. Louis
Jay Gould
Cairo
Savannah
Tennessee
Cherokee
Memphis
Monroe
Gossip on the Wharf and Coal Rise Forecast
The wharf reports a 10 feet 2 inch rise with coal losses expected to reach 4,000,000 bushels. A long list of boats and barges from multiple firms to Cincinnati, Louisville, and other ports leaves today or tomorrow, amid fog and delays. The Dispatch notes forthcoming advice on charitable gives and announces a sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jos. Walton &Co
Joseph Walton
Joseph Nixon
Lowlaville
Nellie Walton
Cincinnati
Crescent Coal Co
Crescent
Cincinnati, Brown's Inc
Frets Oe
1 Coal Company
Enterprise
Belle
Horner & Egberts
Raymond Horner
Crump & Son
Tom Dodsworth
J. C. Eisher
Acorn
C. Jutte &Co
Goward
Jersey
Aroua
Tar J. Williams
Delta
New Orleans
Rue Courier
Parkersburg
Tar J. A. Blackmore
Wheeling
Tax Smoky City
Tre Scotia
Tar Congo
Iron Wages Reduced in Shenango and Mahoning Valleys
Bradstreet's Weekly Wall Street Review notes Bland silver measure discussions fuel speculation hesitancy. Market shows uncertainty after Bland bill sidelined, with narrow trading and limited bearish activity. Industrial stocks, Chicago Gas, Distillers, Cordage rise. Northern Pacific preferred leads week’s declines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
House of Representatives
Bering Sea
Chicago
Northern Pacific
North American
Diverse 19th Century Business News From Multiple Regions
Report covers grocers in Steubenville selling oleo, a St Louis furniture dealer assignment, a Duluth steel plant annex plan, a West Publishing printers strikeSettlement, 17 judgments against James R. Keene, Detroit contractor suing Carter Hawley for damages, Cunard profit and a 3 percent dividend, Charleroi Charleroi Coal Company charter, notable iron industry figures arriving in Duluth, and New Orleans cotton movements plus ore market outlook from Cleveland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connap
Detroit
Carter, Hawley & Co
New York
Cunard Steamship Company
Turne
Charleroi Coal Company
Washington County
A. M. Sloan
J. D. Moore
Greensburg
N. Crouse
Akron
William DD. Harthpee
Charleroi
M. J. Alexander
Pittsurg
Philadelphia and Reading reports February finances
The Philadelphia and Reading Rail road shows February gross traffic earnings of 1 788 774 13 with operating profit 762 816 54 and total profit 796 804. Receipts from other sources total 35 994 46. surplus for February 164 262 88, up from a deficit in February 1891. For three months the surplus is 621 441 19, up 450 067 54 from last year. The Philadelphia and Reading Coal and Iron Company posts gross receipts 1 778 029 91 and gross expenses 1 813 389 07, producing a February deficit of 100 861 16 and three-month deficit of 150 274 15, improved from last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Philadelphia and Reading Railroad
Philadelphia and Reading Coal and Iron Company
Glass factory destroyed by fire at Rankin Station
A blaze at Rankin Station wipes out the Braddock Glass Company plant and adjoining office. Sparks from a passing locomotive are blamed for the hay shed fire that spread to stock and five freight cars. Loss estimated at 60,000 to 70,000 dollars, covered by insurance. 250 workers will be laid off. rebuilding likely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rankin Station
Rankin
Braddock Glass Company
Pittsburg
Lake Erie
W. R. McCloy
New Rail Coaling and Passenger System Invented
Samuel Critchfield of Johnstown introduces an elevated track beside rail lines. A car starts ahead of a train and reaches its speed. A coal hopper dumps into the engine and an enclosed platform lets passengers board or alight while the train moves. An elevated water trough is included. Railroad men say it will work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnstown
Samuel Critchfield
Industrial Push and Rail News From 19th Century Dispatches
A cylindrical car factory will rise at St Paul employing 800 workers. Grand Trunk grievances appear settled while Memphis switchmen strike slows yard work. Pittsburg Wheeling and Kentucky Railroad elects old board. Hubbard reports 1800 earnings of 13600681 and 1801 earnings 54252. Tax Baltimore and Ohio cuts Newark shop workforce. Trunk Line Association restores switching rates and drops the prior percentage system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
Grand Trunk
Evuonree
San Antonio
Tex
Jay Gould
Arkansas Pass
Memphis and Charleston
Memphis
McKeesport Union Passenger Railway Company
Pittsburg, Wheeling and Kentucky Railroad
Wheeling
W. P. Hubbard
Western Traffic Association
Heck Island
Burlington Roads
Denver
Missouri River
Trunk Line Association
New York
Chicago
Fire Damage Across Cities Records Massive Losses
The Fire Record notes extensive blazes in Montreal Detroit Carlisle St Charles Mo Nan Bethel Pa and Dunlap Island Minn causing heavy property losses. Damages include 20000 in Montreal 25000 at W E Barker Co 1000 at Miss Flickes 50000 at Uker McMillen individuals escaped in night clothes and Patrick Flaherty was killed. The Miller Brewing Company suffers the heaviest loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal
Detroit
W. E. Barker & Co
Carlisle
Henry Euris
Uker
McMillen & Co
Dunlap’s Island
Minn
Patrick Flaherty
Flaherty
Miller Brewing Company
Milwaukee
West Virginia coal mines shut after court ruling and rate hikes
Parkerburg reports a wave of mine closings in the Kanawha Valley after the Supreme Court of Appeals upheld screen and anti scrip laws and freight rate increases affect West Virginia coal to Pittsburgh. Tomorrow notices will offer work on condition of returning to prior terms. a rehearing is sought and a US Supreme Court appeal may follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parkersburg
Supreme Court of Appeals
West Virginia Coal
Pittsburg
Kanawha Valley
Winifrede
Supreme Court of the United States
People Coming and Going in City Nineteenth Century Note
Local notices list visitors and registrations at city hotels. Names include Ww W. Shilling from Sharon and A T Carson Ohio school commissioner at the Anderson and Monongahela House. Other travelers include Miss McLane of New Cumberland and Major Sam Hazlett of Washington. Pittsburgers registered in New York hotels are also listed with multiple names and hotel assignments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ww. W. Shilling
Sharon
A. T. Carson
Ohio
Anderson
J. D. Moffat
Washington and Jefferson College
Monongahela House
Miss McLane
New Cumberland
Anderson Yestern
Sam English
Sam Hazlett
Washington
New York
J. W. Beatty
Brunswick
D. J. Ell
Bartholdi
S. H. Crawford
Coleman
Hevant
J.B. Harris
Hinriboroh
BB. Kerr
Gerlach Hotel
Rose
Orwandie
J. T. Heimbird
Fifth Avenue
L. Citine
Avenue
Iron Wages Cut Down for Valley Furnaces
Mahoning and Shenango Valley furnace owners announce a 10 percent wage reduction for all blast furnace employees due to iron trade conditions. The cut takes effect April 10 at some furnaces and April 15 at others, depending on payday. It is expected that workers will reject the reduction. A Wild Ku Klux Threat reported in Wilkesbarre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yornestown
Mahoning
Shenango Valleys
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Charley Mitchell
Pitcher Woodcock
DAT
Man Corbett
Gor Club
Tionser
Palo Alto
Indianapolis
Suite Board of Agriculture
John Lackey
Cambridge City
Lackey
Jin Knowles
Esptain Buffalo
Pas
Paul Cook
del Darling
Len Stockwell
Hoosterdam
Minnes
Elmer Foster
Fred Pfeffer
Spauldings
Seler
Harry Staley
Ryan
Itteburg
Staley
Holliday
Albham
Guinsels
Alvide
Edo
Diamondo
Pawer
Wirshington
the King
Hennepin Club
Minneapolis
Dateane the Weir
Meeting of Pennsylvania Officers
Susan Darr
Eastex
Po Sixth Street
Bat Be May
Eprenies
M. B. Miller
Franklin, Pa
Kent
Guist
Pennsylvania, Ohio and
West
River News and Notes
Louisville’s River
George Hodges
Nouveaute de Paris
Jos. Honne & Co
Penn Avenue
the Business World
Bering Sea War
Wall Street
BIG Braddock Mills
Shenango
Mahoning Valleys
Knu-Klux Club
Milnesville
Cixcis Hall
John Wren
Springfield
Toronto
Wren
Jere
Dr. Greene
Greene
Fourteenth Street
Southwestern Wholesale Grocers’ Association
Seasion
Steubenville
Ashes
The
Braddock Company
Asyxotcats
Wankegon
Wis
Northwestern
Joliet
Illinois
New York World
Trenton
New Jersey
Treasury
Baltimore
Newark
Wolfi
Wolff & Randolph
West Virginia
Kanawha Coal
McIntosh-Huntington Co
Cleveland, Ohio
Pittsburgers
Shenango Valley
Wileesbarre
Lane
Herman Helm
Ellsworth AV
Shadyside
Mbértus
New India
OUR
Fifth Ave
Albany
Buffalo
Smithfield ST
Opposite City Hall
G. G. O’brien
Court House
Broadway
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