Cincinnati Club Crisis Shapes Up For New Ownership
Cincinnati League club talks reach a crisis as new owners linked to John T. Brush are expected to take control. A restraining order blocks payment to Johnson while trustees seek protection, and plans include organizing under incorporation papers and moving the club to Hot Springs for training.
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Cincinnati League
John T. Brush
Cincinnati
Ashley Lioyd
Clark
D. Frost
J. C. Mason
Jim Dawson
Piovers
New York
Brooklyn
Heston
Philadelmia
Tomcht
Joan T. Brust
Tacr
Bush
Kramer
American Association
Bates
Nick Youre
League
al Johmson
Cincinnati Club
Young
Johnson
Tbe
Benediaries
Tovng
Brush Gece
Hot Springs
National Cricket League Proposed With Cities Including Pittsburg
Philadelphia and Chicago enthusiasts back a plan to form a National Cricket League. Philadelphia Baltimore New York Boston Pittsburg Detroit Chicago would host a regular series with a final champion to minimize travel. A meeting to finalize details is expected soon in Philadelphia or New York.
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New York
Thomas Wharton
Philadelphia
Chicago
Baltimore
Boston
Pittsburg
Detroit
Wharton
York
United States
Philadelphis
Quaker City
Theatles
Mr. Wiarton
Europe
M.A. Work
Belmont Crocket Club
McKeesport Defeats Thistles In Lively Pittsburg Match
The McKeesport football team defeated the Allegheny Thistles 4 to 2 at Recreation Park in a dramatic league championship game. Alexander Macpherson refereed amid tense spectators as the Thistles failed to translate early promise into victory. A later scheduled Eureka versus Lawrenceville match saw Law Frevilles awarded the game after Eureka did not appear.
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Pittsburg
Recreation Park
McKeesport
Allegheny Thistles
Thistles
McKeesport Kickers
Mickeesport
Alexander Macpherson
Ace Betwee
Eureka
Lawrence
Great Wrestling Match Draws Growing Local Interest
The forthcoming wrestling bout between Reilly and an unknown challenger is drawing strong local interest. The match is set for next Saturday in a hall to be chosen this week. Both fighters are in excellent condition with confident supporters and lively betting as the event nears.
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Reilly
Roberts and Pearl End Lengthy Billiard Match With Peculiar Start
The match between Roberts and Pearl concluded as Pesil led 24,000 to Roberts 414 after a four up 12000 start. Roberts proved a strong dampen of the spot stroke, though Pesil remains more popular with professionals and the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lex Dex
Roberts
Pearl
Pesil
Rts
Elis
Pesll
Fraud shadow over boxing match for £1000 fuels doubt
A March report from Lowpoxt notes Jem Smith and Ted Pritchard plan a £1000 bout amid fraud allegations. Smith is described as a notorious fraud, while Pritchard faces doubt over a fair match and weight requirements. The affair is slated for four months from now.
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Jem Smith
Ted Pritchard
Smith
Pritchard
And
Mearly
Otter
Paneer “ Stagitara
Top Battle
Ka Poeele
New Brighton Man and Local Duelist Draw Eight-Hour Walk
Harry Kerr of New Brighton and William Wright of Beaver Falls are matched to walk eight hours at the Sixth Avenue Theater on Saturday April 14. The event stakes are 160 a side with a share of gate receipts.
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Beaver Falls
Harry Kerr
New Brighton
William Wright
Sixth Avenue Theater
Satirical Bassball Writer Hints at 1891 Pittsburg Team
New York reporting on the 1891 Pittsburg baseball season mocks players and managers. Describes Greatform arriving, pay woes, and humorous team tensions as Cantlose leads drills and Skycraper seeks a first-class position amid rheumatism jokes and offbeat anecdotes.
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Pitsburg
Scoreespos Dence
New York
Twohhase Greatform
St Patrick's Day
Benaed
Greatform
Mr. Greatform
Priddy Replies to Darrin Challenge
Peter Priddy replied to Harry Darris promising to race three miles in Pittsburg for $0 aside with expenses if held there. He would not race until at least eight weeks after signing articles due to illness and warns Darrin to post a forfeit if he drops out.
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Peter Priddy
Harry Darris
Harry Darrin
Pittsburg
Darrin
Hall and Fitzsimmons Arrive in Portland for Talks
Jim Hall of Australia and Harris the manager arrived in Portland to consult with local sports figures over the Losan offer and terms for a potential bout. The Astoria party paid a significant stake, with Harris posting 2500 dollars forfeit as preliminary arrangements take shape for a two month timeframe.
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Portland
Obe
Jim Hall
Australia
Harris
Astoria
First National Bank
Hall
Denver Pugilist Receives Challenge Letter From Hawkins
Ed Smith of Denver, a noted pugilist, received a letter from Billy Hawkins West light champion. Hawkins calls Jack McAuliffe a coward and offers to fight any ready foe for a purse, claiming Smith could have defeated a rival if in condition. He names Hall or Fitesimmons as possible opponents.
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Ed Smith
Denver
Billy Hawkins
West
Hawkins
Jack McAuliffe
Smith
Man
Hall
Fitesimmons
Spalding's Official Baseball Guide Praised
The office received a copy edited by Henry Chadwick. The guide is undauntedly better than previous editions and superb in every respect. It is brimful of engaging material for baseball fans and is a great volume overall.
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Spalding
Henry Chadwick
Shooting Handicap At Homewood Divides Prize Money
Yesterday afternoon the Homewood Handicap had six contestants sharing prizes after none hit all five birds. Snyder claimed two shares while others like Bennett Jones Lovett and Jackson scored four of five. multiple shooters missed some and forfeited prizes.
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Homewood
Mr. Snyder
Aoa
G. Bennett
Jones
J. Lovett
Roe
Parker
J. Dixon
Charles Lovett
Quinn
LOL & Snyder
Hollingsworth Cemovenre
J. O'Hanlon
Y Bock
Featherweight glove contest eyed for May
In New Orleans on March 23 W B Masterson of Denver writes Bantam to ask if Olympic Club will stage a 122 pound limit glove match between Johnny Griffin of Braintree Mars and Frank Steele of Boston. A purse is likely and the bout would occur in May.
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New Oreans
W. BE. Masterson
Denver
Col
Bantam
Olympic Club
Johnny Griffin
Braintree, Mars
Frank Steele
Boston
Olympic
Challenge to Snyder sparks shooting handicap clash
John Lovett, a contestant in the Homewood shooting handicap, yesterday issued a challenge to G. E. Snyder promising to shoot Snyder under Home rules at any time, with a meeting arranged at Tee District office.
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Snyder
John Lovett
Homewood
G. E. Snyder
Tee Distarch
Pittsburg Club Arrives After Wreck Delays Game
The Pittsburg Baseball Club reached Jacksonville at 7 pm after a railroad wreck delayed their travel. The scheduled game with the Clevelands was postponed to Thursday.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Pittsburg Baseball Club
Clevelands
Youngstown Club Challenges Pittsburgh Opponents
Youngstown’s Association Football Club invites any Pittsburgh team to a match. A prompt reply through The Dispatch will be considered.
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Eptctat
Youngstown
Pittsburgh
Gaudaur Accepts Three Mile Race Challenge
Jake Gaudaur says he is willing to race for $1000 a side if Hanlon declines. The event would be three miles on Lake Quinsigamond in Massachusetts. The offer is dated Toronto March 2.
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Toronto
Ont
Jake Gaudaur
Eemer
Hanlon
Gaudaur
Lake Quinsigamond
Mass
Sporting Notes Highlight Oddities in Early League Rumors
Ep SWArTWoOOo joins Sioux City ball team while Cincinnati decision spurs debate over League strength. Farrell benefit at Lawion's Kink and Pat Farwell's fundraiser signal local sports philanthropy. Jimmy Williams on Pittsburg outfield praised. bookmakers in New Orleans face losses as Marcus Cartwright’s role emerges. English Jockey Club licenses denied to several riders. Horace Leow’s European debut with Misty Morning ends in silver.
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Law
Ep Swartwoooo
Sioux City
Cincinnati
Farrell
Lawion
Braddock
Jima Barnes
Lake Hollland
Solo
Jacksonville
Brosh
Johnson
PrTiserEse
Kulter
Manton
New York
Hernin
Bates
al Johnson
A. G. Spaulding
Chicago
A. Anderson
Washington
Black Prince
Green
Jockey Club
Santen
McAuliffe
Hogan
Italy
Pisa
Medicis
Horace W. Leow
Europe
Neubly-Levallois
France
Misty Morning
Nicely Execution Ahead Amid Insanity Doubts
Governor Pattison rejected delaying Joseph Nicely's execution despite claims of insanity. He found insufficient evidence to overturn the guilt of the Nicely brothers and did not interfere with the death warrant set for next Thursday. Dispatches from Somerset report continued rumors and conflicting opinions on Nicely's mental state as the case proceeds.
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Paca
Harrisburg
Pattison
Orth
Joseph Nicely
Nicely Brothers
Beaver
Nicelys
Somerset
Hoe
Sagener
Joe
Eh Good
Mer
Soldier in Home Attempts Self Harm Amid Copper Wire Mania
William Harrison, a Forty sixth Regiment veteran living in the Soldiers and Sailors Home, cut his throat in an apparent self inflicted act last evening. He believes his body is filled with copper wires and feels constant burning and fear of drawing thunderbolts whenever he sees lightning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Harrison
Forty-sixth Regiment
Pennsylvania Volunteers
Engaged to 18 Maidens Draws Attention in West Virginia
A Cabell County telegram reports Oliver Deacon, termed the most numerously engaged man in the region, with 18 girls from Tom's Creek area promising marriage. Deacon plans to Kentucky and says he is safe there as they do not hang gentlemen.
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West Virginia
Kentucky
Wheeling
W. Va
Cabell County
Oliver Deacon
Tom's Creek
Deacon
Cattletts
Strike Spreads as Hinton Miners Face Wage Reductions
Reports from Hinton state the coal miners strike begun yesterday is spreading with 1400 to 2000 workers feared to join if disputes remain unresolved. Mine owners are seen cutting mining rates in some mines while foremen and bosses trigger further friction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hinton
Wheeling
Storm in West Virginia Lasted Forty Hours
Special telegram from Martinsburg West Virginia reports the worst snow storm in the region lasting about 40 hours with an estimated six feet of snow that melted to around three feet. The storm was general through the eastern part of the state and into Virginia causing train delays on all railroads.
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West Virginia
Martinsburg
W. Va
Strike Hits Hazel Glass Factory in Washington PA
A morning labor dispute at the Hazel Glass Factory in Washington PA led to the dismissal of the superintendent for disobedience. Workers refused to resume until reinstatement, then returned to work under company promises of an amicable settlement.
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DIA
ATOT
Washington
Hazel Glass
Failing Western Ontario drygoods house faces settlement
In Sligo the wholesale drygoods firm John ee and er is reported to have liabilities around 250000 dollars with an offer of compromise at 45 cents on the dollar. Assets are estimated at 125000 dollars. The recent fighting in Sligo is not clearly connected to the business notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ontario
John Eee & Er
Proposed Gambia Cession to France Angers England
In Paris on March 28 South ern river delegate to the Superior Colonial Council criticizes English plans to trade Gambia to France for Newfoundland fishing rights. He argues the compensation is insufficient and insists supplementary pay to 10,000 fishermen is needed to prevent ruin to their livelihoods.
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Gambia
England
Dunlaf
Cable Company
Paris
Soller
Superior Colonial Council
France
Newfoundland
Senegal
Deserter In London Carried Mrs Parson Portrait Amid Socialist Plot
William Mowbray, a Norfolk Regiment deserter, was arrested in London while carrying a portrait of Mrs Parson and a card for Universal Solidarity of Labor. He is held awaiting escort from his regiment as authorities probe socialist agents in the army and plan a court martial.
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Parsons
Chicago
Universal Solidarity of Labor
Mowbray
The War in Chile Update from Loroox
March 28. Civil war in Chile alarms British capitalists with nitrate interests led by Colonel North and associates. Efforts arose to have Lord Salisbury urge the United States for joint diplomatic intervention and seizure of insurgent warships, but Salisbury refused. Similar proposals may move on Washington to sway Blaine.
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Loroox
Chile
Colonel North
Lord Salisbury
United States
Salisbury
Lord Randolph Churchill
Washington
Blaineso
Lord Salisury
Henrietts Triumph in London Twist of Stock Drama
Bronson Howard's Henrietts enjoyed success at the Avenue Theater in London. The English audience, largely unfamiliar with stock operations, praised the tragic and comic scenes with strong applause. Howard was called before the curtain and received loud cheers as critics agreed the play would likely prove a success.
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Cablator
Loxpon
Bronson Howard
Henrietts
Avenue Theater
Howard
Report on Italian miners at phosphate mines
United States Commissioner D. C. Legari visited St Andrew's parish and reported to Governor Tillman on alleged outrages against Italian miners. He states workers are controlled by fellow Italians, notes only one prior ill treatment complaint, and recalls a fugitive in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Leri
Aes
New York
Tam o Shanter Ride Echoes in a Medicine Story
A speaker recalls Tam o Shanter and Burns to illustrate a personal recovery using Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery. The testimonial claims rapid cure of consumption and lung disease, praising the product's lack of alcohol and affirming its effects on weak lungs, spitting blood, and bronchitis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seizin Tam
Golden
Victoria in Danger from Mine Blasts Near Georges de Loup
March 26 report from GrassE states Queen Victoria narrowly escaped disaster while traveling to Georges de Loup when a bystander warned of mining activity on a nearby bridge. The royal carriage retreated after the man’s warning about railway blasting.
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Grasse
Victoria
Georges de Loup
Mohrsville Planing Mill Owner Enters Receivership
A heavy failure at Mohrsville by Mohr & Co. assigns assets of about 20 000 dollars for creditors. Liabilities are not stated. The report is part of Tri State Brevities.
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Reading
March
S. K. Mohr & Co
Mohrsville
Boston Car Spring Company Faces Heavy Failure
Boston on March 28 reports the Boston Car Spring Company owes about $115,762. Its assets include a Roxbury plant mortgaged for $15,000 to Leonard Hyde machinery and tools mortgaged for 000 bills receivable and book accounts $12,000 stocks 10,000 cash 500 and office furniture 650.
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Boston
Boston Car Spring Company
Roxbury
Leonard Hyde
Perkins Arrested in Morgantown Brought to Town Jail
Neal Perkins, a Brownsville sprinter described as colored, was arrested in Morgantown and brought to this city, where he was jailed today, as authorities proceed with charges related to the incident.
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Assoxtown
Neal Perkins
Brownsville
Morgantown
Manitoba School Question Provokes Canadian Protests
A memorial signed by all Canadian bishops asks the Governor General to disallow Manitoba's education act abolishing separate schools. The petition Labels the law pernicious and reflects nationwide opposition in Canada. In Ottawa reports March 23 and March 28 note further legal tangles in Pauline Hall's Opera Company derailed by divorce proceedings involving Rusie Rutherland.
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Otrawa
Governor General
Canada
Manitoba
OnicaGo
Richard Field Carroll
Readivog
Pauline Hall
Opera
Rusie Rutherland
Nat Goodwin
Compan
London's Lost Cotton Trade In Debate In London
Reported discussion in London centers on why the cotton import trade has vanished from the city. Critics blame docks and railway rules and high rates. Some mention Thames mills but doubt capitalists will invest.
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Lowpox
London
Thames
Reed in Paris Makes Politician Abroad Remarks
From Lowpay dated March 33 the Dispatch notes Speaker Reed in Paris enjoying himself and making an effort to appear well. The report says the encounter is very successful and highlights his demeanor and reception abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dispatch
Lowpay
Reed
Paris
La Grippe Seen In Burg Chicago And Allegheny
A discussion of La Grippe or influenza appearing in Chicago and other areas, noting its relation to chronic catarrh and systemic poisoning. The piece highlights Dr Copeland and Drs treatment as giving successful results and mentions a boiler maker, William Mawhinny, at 19 Overlook Street, Allegheny, as a local example.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burg
Chicago
Ees
Dre. Copeland
Teresa
William Mawhinny
Copeland Trustment for rrh and local residents
Dr. Copeland arranges a home trustment for residents including SW Wilson Canonabe P r W rk Fa Thomas and Mr oC A Braddock Pa, with mentions of Mr John Wright Chicago Junction Pa in a local community notice.
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Copeland
SW. Wilson
Canonabe
Fa Thomas
A . Braddock
John Wright
Chicago Junction
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National Cricket League
McKeesportse
Peall
TEL Mespatch
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Kerr
Wright
Caylor
Huembard
Misa Hridgie Gilbooly
Onion Crossroads
Cantlose
Hitembard
Slider
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Roger
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Ttube
Allegheny
Monongahela Rivera
O. P. CarLon
Priddy
Pitteburger
Hall and Fitzsimmons
Williams
Fairchance
Griffin and Steele
Pat Farwell
Uniontown Iron Company
Ington Glass Factory
Thrix
Beatty Glass Works
Pennsylvania
Indiana
Bec
States & Service Officer
Esseneee Seers
Alleghest Junction
Hiver
Carlko—River
New Orleans
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Washington, Pa
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Pennay
Counellor
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Lincoln Lodge Sons
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Penn
Ss de Roy
Wittisie
Richard Mube
Sligo
Henrieita
Jos
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Market Street
Pierce’s Medicines
Fleming & Son
Dunlaf's Cable Company
Smith's Ferry
Lancaster
Lemuel Bruce
Hazelton
Alike Carron
W. S. Watson
Pennsylvania Company
D. M. Jones
Nanticoke
Mt. Pleasant
Little Walter Kelly
Toney
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IBY Cable
raTom
GreenLink
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Seed
Raikes
HY Dunlap
Lespex
Hyde Park
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Hawk
Izzy
Meir Nase
Des. Corrasp & Blair
Sixth Avenue
Pitubore
Siempeca
Fleming
JOS. Fleming & Son
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Market St
Dickson
Mme
aDela Sun Vie
Haslage & Sox
GEO. K. Stevenson & Co
Sorrit
Esata Arenas
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