Race track betting and horses dominate Clifton scene
The article notes large purses and betting at Clifton races with outsiders and bookies active. It mentions figures like $350 bets on Swift and Bess, trainers Dwyer and connections, and opinions that Favordale may win the early year stakes unless upset by rivals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aer Atesania
Swift
Duky
Bill
Clifton
Reiser Bilchtake
Dwyer Brea
New Y
Mike Dwyer
Hanover
Brooklyn
Fordham
Belle B
Inspector B.reton Bo
Firenzi
Monopole
Jim Oon
Eres
Goneraily
Mr. Withers
Favordale
Suest
Mr. Brown
League faces player friction amid recent policy shifts
Washington reports growing discontent as the league confronts player relations during a fragile season. Critics cite the winter classification rule and New York Club actions as undermining faith, with Ward's secrecy and Spalding releases drawing sharp condemnation from the players’ Brotherhood.
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Washington
New York
Ward
Sears
Ed Morris to report for duty at Secretary Scandrett today
The report notes pitcher Ed Morris will report for duty to Secretary Scandrett. It mentions illness delaying the reports and references Galvin injured, with plans to join the club in Chicago on Wednesday and remarks on the danger posed by Anson and other players.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris
Ed Morris
Scandrett
Galvin
Chicago
Fly
Anson
Dieu Meee Aoe
Ion
Coleman’s Public Letter Explains Club Release
John Coleman denounces his Pi Club dismissal in a letter asserting no arm injury and alleging ongoing excuses. He challenges critics by offering to throw against any team member for 8100, mentions conflicts with Horace and Tom Brown and notes he is free to sign with any club.
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Coleman
John Coleman
Horace
Tom Brown
Reese Srewn
Dave
Tina
Reds defeat Colonels in batting showcase
The Cincinnati Reds easily beat the Louisville Colonels as Ebret and Hecker faltered on the mound. Ho and Mullane supplied the key hits while Mullane’s batting stood out amid a field crowded by a big crowd, with a few ground rules accounting for two bases. Pitchers Vuryea Hecker and Ehret shared duties.
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Cincinnati Reds
Louisville Colonels
CreoarriKani
Cincinnatis
Louisville
Ebret
Reds
Hecker
Mullane
Loaterflies
Vuryea
Ehret
Largest crowd swarms Ridgewood Park in Brooklyn baseball game
May 6 at Ridgewood Park Brooklyn the Brooklyn and Athletic teams drew the biggest crowd yet seen at a game. The center field crowd pressed near the action, seats filled, players moved to the rooms while officials struggled to restore order. No continuation of play occurred as the disturbance escalated with accusations of incitement from Athletics players and confusion over the outcome.
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Brooklyn
New York
Ridgewood Park
L. L
Tom Weniaem
Athletics
Byrne
Broo
Welch
Aes
Ies
American Association
Brooklins
Brooklyna
Mtchere
Weyhing
Ier
Kansas City Dominates Browns in Ninth Inning Victory
Kansas City briefed the Browns with a ninth inning surge, securing ten hits and eleven earned runs as King was hit hard. Attendance reached about 10,000 as the home team maintained its dominance in a lopsided game.
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Kansas City
Browns
King
Pitteburger Does Good Work in Narrow Loss to Balti mores
Columbus and Baltimore met before 6000 fans on the local grounds. The score line shows a tight battle with both teams scoring in fits though the final tally is unclear due to garbled OCR. Pitteburger contributed solidly despite the setback.
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Columnus
Columbus
Baltimores
Aimee Pee Toi Pa
Colummass
Maltimores
Bare Knuckle Fight Ends Quick for Martin and Barnes
A London crowd watched Joe Martin and Billy Barnes court a $100 side match under Queensbury rules. Barnes landed a sharp left that knocked Martin down twice, but Martin recovered and finished with decisive blows to win on points as officials largely looked the other way.
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Joe Martin
Billy Barnes
Millien
Soho
Queensbury
Eer Te Gmbh
Martin
Sol
Barnes Soho
Aoescent
Barnes
Hymen
Eed
Fifty Contestants in the Last Race at Madison Square
About fifty walkers joined a six days go-as-you-please race at Madison Square Garden beginning at midnight. The event drew a good crowd as the last walk held in the old venue before refitting, with a list of entrants including Dillon, Nolan, Hegelman, Smith, Horan, Noremac, Fitzgerald, Cowan, Meecums, Proctor, Johnson, Davis, Gils, Millen, Swett and Kus.
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New York
Madison Square Garden
Old Garden
Dillon
Paul
Nolan
Hegelman
G Bi P. Smith
Horan
Carl Noremac
Zoot
Ter
Ee Cowan
Ae Meecums
Proctor
Johnson
Ie Davis
A A
Tieifer
Gils
Millen
Swett
Cal McCarthy Probable Rematch With Johnny Murphy in Denver
Boston May 6 The prospect of a rematch grows as Cal McCarthy and backers defend their claim that Mac was dosed during a recent visit. Witnesses and bettors from New York and other cities challenge the assertion and offer to travel to verify the fight location.
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Boston
Cal” McCarthy
Johnny Murphy
Mac
Wrestler James Dunkerly Agrees to Match Bert Scheller
James Dunkerly called the Dispatch office and stated he is ready to wrestle Bert Scheller under catch-as-catch-can rules two points down, best two out of three falls, and will meet Scheller at the Dispatch office to arrange the match.
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James Dunkerly
Bert Scheller
Schelter
Postponed the Race Between Hamm and Peterson
San Francisco May 5. The lone scull race between Albert H. Hamm, reigning champion, and Henry Peterson of San Francisco at Alameda was postponed due to weather and rough course.
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San Francisco
Albert H. Hamm
Henry Peterson
Alameda
Baseball Notes Highlight Signings and League Matchups
F J Mark catcher signs with the St Louis Browns. The Craftons beat the Sheridan nine 9 to 0 on Saturday. Western Association movement seeks roster expansion to 92000. The Clios defeated the Newsboy Hustlers. Pittsburg Chicago New York Philadelphia Washington games listed. Quinn a first baseman from signed with Atlanta played one game. Local inquiries reflect strong interest in services.
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F.J. Mark
St. Louis Browns
Craftons
Sheridan
St. Louis
Kansas City
Louisvilles
Cincinnati
Western Association
Asiary Lisalt
Clios
Newsboy
Pittaho
Chicagos
Cleveland
New Yorks
Bielphia
Washington
Racane Beve
Entsales
Southside
Pittsburg
AN Quinn
Atlanta
Port Blakely Murder Mystery Narrows to Pirate Sabotage
In Port Blakeley Washington on May 5 a man identified as M EK Silber was found hanged from a small boat mast in the bay. A bullet hole in his forehead and lack of witnesses prompt an ongoing investigation. Silber, a total stranger, appeared well dressed with money. unknown assailants likely smugglers or pirates.
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Port Blakeley
Wash. T
M. EK
Silber
Port Brey
Friends Move Mrs. Stuck’s Remains for Baden Funeral
The friends of Mrs. Maggie Stuck moved her body from the Southside home to Baden yesterday for burial. The funeral is planned at Baden today. Foo Late, Ot penies ree Sem to select the largest and best-selected stock.
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Maggie Stuck
Baden
Foo
India Silk Dress and Accessories Display at Boocs & Burn
Local shop Boocs & Burn advertises an India silk dress and matching items. The notice highlights a selection aimed at individual fashion choices, inviting customers to explore the collection and place orders.
Tennud UCSUakdecca Market Update at Rosenbaum
Fragmented OCR text reports new markets entering at Rosenbaum SLi CurTairs with unclear timing this week. Further readable details are not present to identify participants or outcomes.
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Tennud Ucsuakdecca
Rosenbaum
Three Gubernatorial Possibilities Highlight State Politics
Crawford County dominates the scene as lawmakers debate who will be secretary of state and who becomes governor. Allen of Warren and Delamater face stiff opposition while Quay backs a preferred slate, with Senate and House factions shaping anticipated votes and upcoming measures.
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Allen
Quay
Delamater
Stone
Hastings
Warren
Crawford
Haxreispure
State Committee of the
Senate
Penrose
Philadelphia
Rutan
Washington
the Commonwealth
DisPaTch
Walked Off a Train Conductor DieS During Operation
Edward Root conductor on the Philadelphia and Erie Railway died after a surgical operation following injuries from walking off a moving train. The accident left his limbs mangled and he died in Esre Pennsylvania.
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Esre
Edward Root
Philadelphia and Erie Railway
Root
Pennsylvania Railroad Relief Association
Railway Horror at Jamestown Westbound Collision
A Northern Pacific west-bound passenger train collided with freight No 18 near a Bend 36 miles west of Jamestown. Engineer Bass died from a broken back after leaping clear. Firemen Kellum and Beallan escaped. clerk Slattery died from injuries after being struck and later died en route to James town. Louneberry and Nichols sustained multiple injuries. Miss Miller, engaged to Bass, suffered a hemorrhage from shock.
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JamestoOns
Dak
Northern Pacific
S Bend
Bass
Beallan
Kellum
Lounsberry
Bageagemaster
Nichols
St. Paul
Northwestern
Miller
Pittsburg Tumbles to Seventh on Clearing House List
Boston daily table shows the Clearing Houses data for the week ending May 4 1889 with gross exchanges by city and percent changes from the 1888 week. Pittsburg falls to seventh place while other cities show varied gains and losses.
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Pittsburg
Boston, May
Assassination Shocks Hanover County Education World
Prof. H. T. Matchett founder and principal of the Hanover academy was shot by George Skene while returning from a Sabbath School in a buggy. Henry Prisk was wounded in the arm. Skene fled into woods amid threats of lynching as outrage sweeps the community.
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Galena, Int
H. T. Matchett
Hanover
George Skene
Wm. Skene
Matchett
Ageas
Henry Prisk
Giemerenes
Skene
Davenport Committs Death by Own Action
Will iam Henry Davenport son of the late E. L. Davenport and brother of actress Fanny Davenport died by Morphine overdose. The 53 year old wood turner had been drinking heavily. He sought a sleeping place at a friend Arrington’s office and swallowed the poison during a distressing episode.
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San Francisco
Cal
William Henry Davenport
Fanny Davenport
Notress
E. L. Davenport
Mr. Arrington
Train Delivers Lecture in Odd Dress at Union Square
George Francis Train spoke at Union Square Theater in New York on May 5 before a fair audience. He wore an unusual ancient style suit and said his clothes did not fit him. His talk had little coherence though some remarks targeted a late telegraph man in the city, which he called a fizzle.
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New York
George Francis Train
Union Square Theater
T Cel Om
Louisiana
H. Dudley Coleman
Tenth
New Orleans
P. F. Herwig
Herwig
Willard's
Kellogg
A. 8. Badger
Badger
Boulanger Re elected Amid Senate Probe of Wealth
Paris voters in St Ouen municipal elections returned Boulanger La Guerre Naquet and Deroulede to office. The Senate questioned M Mayor editor of the Lantern and M Moreau of Comptoire d Escompte about the Boulangist fund and General Boulanger s ties to the late Deufort Rochereau.
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Paris
St. Ouen
MM. Boulanger
la Guerre
Naquet
Deroulede
Senate
M. Mayor
Lantern
M. Moreau
Comptoire d'Escompte
Boulangist Fund
General Boulanger
M. Deufort-Rochereau
Inundations Hit Regions Along Seqgueny River Near Chicoutimi
On May 5, Quinnec reports terrible floods expanding up the Seqgueny river from Chicoutimi. Widespread poverty already afflicts residents with scarce seed grain and resources strained by rising waters.
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Quinnec
Seqgueny River
Chicoutimi
Way
Southern politics strain Harrison as hundreds seek offices
The President endures daily pressure from hundreds of applicants across Southern states as factional rivalries and patronage battles unfold. Louisiana and Alabama show the sharpest splits, with Coleman Herwig and allies jockeying for Port of New Orleans, Postmaster, and Mint posts while white Democrats and carpetbaggers compete for spoils.
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Potomac
Louisiana
Alabama
Harrison
Susrare Se
Eyeton
Riot at Siverville brick yards erupts in deadly clash
In New Brunswick New Jersey last night and today a fatal riot broke out as 100 railroad workers tried to lay a spur across Edward Furman’s land and were met by 500 laborers. George Kissenger was killed and John Kennedy died later from injuries. Sheriff Fick deployed 50 men. tension remains high as reinforcements gather and further clashes are feared.
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New Brounswick
N. J
Siverville
E. P. Hendrickson
Furman
George Kissenger
John Kennedy
South Amboy
Fick
Middlesex County
Raritan River
Bound Brook
F. T. Ripley
New York
Murdered Comrade Crosby Fatally Stabbed by Shrout
Frank Crosby a 25 year old Black enlisted man from Parkersburg West Virginia who joined the Columbus barracks in 1883 was fatally stabbed by Robert C F Shrout another enlisted man during a kitchen detail quarrel. Crosby died the same evening Shrout is in custody charged with murder. Crosby had a quiet record while Shrout has a rough hometown reputation in Mount Sterling Kentucky.
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Coutumecs
Frank Crosby
Parkersburg
W. Va
Columbus Barracks
Robert C. F. Shrout
Louisville
Shrout
Crosby
Ber
Mount Sterling
Scotch-Irish Congress Guests Arrive For Opening
Robert Bonner and Dr. John H. Hall will travel from New York to Columbia Tennessee for the Scotch-Irish Congress arriving Wednesday morning for the opening session.
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Columbia, Test
Ekobt. Bonner
John H. Hall
Congress
New York
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Paine
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Cloyd’s Creek
Tema
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Journal of Pedagogy
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Shicemer
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