Decoration Day sports forecast in Pittsburg full of events
A crowded program for Decoration Day in Pittsburg promises a wide range of events. Highlights include the anticipated Priady versus Perrin mile race with Darrin’s backers and a crowded Homewood afternoon card. Various track and field events, trap shooting, amateur contests, and cycling exhibitions are listed, with rain postponements noted.
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New York
Varrin
Priddy
Darrin
Kennedy
Pittsburgers
Homewood
Pittsburg
Revereaten Park
Exposition Park
Heny Association
Pearance Dosnerrow
Lawn Teanis
Forest City Triumph Over Brooklyn in Rain-Soaked Win
Cleveland wins 4 to 3 as Forest City pushes four runs in the second inning. Young’s speed and steady pitching pace Brooklyn, while two-base hits from Collins Burns highlight the effort in a drizzly clash.
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Cleveland
Lock
Geveland
Forest City
Brooks
Young
Brooklyn
MeaAwer
Mehran
Davis
Ogrifin
Nals
Nen
Irs
T. Os Doxie
Brien
Virtue
Pinckmey
Oulins
Hele
Carutivere
Wback Clevernnil
Yvelaml
Lynch
Two Little Hits Defeat Giants in Chicago Tilt
Chicago managed only two hits Anson a double and Wilmot a single as errors by Glasscock and Babcock doomed the Giants. Pitcher Hutchison allowed the loss with six hits and three runs charged to Richardson. Curacao May 28 game details and box score fragment.
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Chicagos
Anson
Wilmot
Glasscock
Bafcett
Giants
Cincinnati Loses in Drizzly Rain to Philadelphia Phillies
In a drizzle the Cincinnati team fell to Philadelphia as walks started the scoring and timely hits finished the effort. Attendance was about 200 as McPhee and Reilly contributed to the scoring with several hits and errors marked by cautious play in poor conditions.
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Cincinnati
Scottdale Club Manager Selee Signs Staley Amid Meadville Offer
In 1888 Scottdale led Western Pennsylvania and parts of Ohio, managing figure Selee signs star player Staley as Meadville invites him. Reports show Selee optimistic about the move, while Hanlon anticipates Bierbauer departure. Local notes record rain postponed Association games at Cincinnati and Columbus and a Gravesend racing card with several winners.
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Scottdale
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Meadville
New York
Omnis Ono
Selee
Staley
Hanlon
Bierbauer
Mutrie
J. Palmer
Cincinnati
Columbus
Stratton
Paws
Pittsee Ene
Cincinnati Winners From Yesterday Race Recap
Yesterday's Cincinnati winners report results from five races at the meet. Profligaire led the first race over Sign and Lithgow with a one mile three year old class and a time not shown. Reputation won the second race with Bane second and Third race winner Sportsman Rudolph led Barely and others in a 1 3 sixteenth mile event with an official time noted as 2 10. Range race and John Berkeley took the half mile sprint with Falreor Glows and others trailing.
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Gravesend
To-Jay
la Tosca
Fisvilla
Rgey
Banquet
Reclare
Lone Ee
Sovad
Alrebatt
Iaea
Baldwin
St. el Ra
Notopalist
Imple
Palle
Sega John
Issac Lewis
Flavia
Lepanto
Abine
India
Ha Hoodluen
Belicroc
Jake Cavanagh
Hannah
Uno
Grande
Rive Haceland
Belwood
Charlie
Onze
Kittie Uence
Ay Rock
Cincinnati
Ciscixsati
Aested Sign
Lithgow
Muse
Reputation
Ation
Bane
Sportsman
Rudolph
Barely
Iea Eters
Berkeley
Falreor
Winning Horses at Chicago Cariaco May 28
Results of today’s West Side Park races show Lady Ande first in maiden quil ters of a mile, Insolence wins one mile, Lassie for Lospex details. Epsom Downs third day features the Epsom grand prize one mile and a half with Bon Venuto winning, St Rita second, Ordinance third.
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Cariaco
West Side Park
Lady Ande
Hagen
Upman
Renounce
Experience
Lassie
Epsom Downs
Leopold de Huine
Bonvenuto
Henry Milner
Altoona Driving Park Decoration Car Race Entries
The Altoona Driving Park Association announces arrangements for the Decoration Car race at the park. Entries include Hot Box, Charles GoC, Harry, Lee, Trolipp, McGinty. Gate receipts beyond expenses will be split among the top three finishers.
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Altoona
Altoona Driving Park Association
Hot Box
Charles G Oc
Harry, Lee
Trolipp
McGinty
Prize foot race and trap contest details emerge
A letter mentions Peter Priddy and a looming foot race at a local course. Ed Smith and Eumer Grant square off in a six round bout at Phillipsburg with Smith aiming to halt Grant. The text also references a 1887 baseball club title and an annual sweep contest with five traps and ten matches held under American Association rules.
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Peter Priddy
Corbett
Eumer Grant
Ed. Smith
Phillipsburg
Grant
E. H
Banes Baseball Club
ee _ aE
American Association
Bishop Denounces Divorces Yet Helps Daughter Secure Decree
New York May 25 The vast interest in Jenks a Brooklyn Corporation Counsel arises again as four Episcopal bishops publish a declaration that Jenks wife Maud Liteon is null and void. The 1978 Grace Church wedding caused a fashion of the season and later separations led to Rhode Island divorce actions amid testimony from Jenns and witnesses.
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New Yon
Jenks
Brooklyn
Episcopal Church
Baranda
Litton
Sconke
Harmony
Unice
Aitties John
AFL Executives to send strike update to workers nationwide
An incomplete address from the Executive Council of the American Federation of Labor, signed by Samuel Gompers and others, plans to inform workers that the eight hour day campaign has ended. It notes the miners strike is reviewed and the movement was declared off to avoid harming workers.
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New York
Executive Council
The
American Federation of Labor
Samuel Gompers
P. J. McGuire
W. H. Carney
John B. Tennan
Chris Evans
Ana Vgtes
America
No More Laws Now Continued From First Page
Fragmented legislative report notes dissatisfaction over apportionment bills in the governor’s hands. It cites Senators Melhw and Showalter and mentions districts altered to include Crawford, Lawrence, Mercer, Butler, Jefferson, and Armstrong counties.
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Melhw
Showalter
Crawford
Lawrence
Mercer
Butler, Jefferson and
Armst
Spring Garden Bank Officials Arrested in Philadelphia Scandal
Spring Garden Bank President Frank W Kennedy and Cashier Harry E Kennedy were arrested on embezzlement and falsifying reports. Richard G Dellers was elected City Treasurer amid court battles over his legality. Bail set at 25000 per case. hearings before Commissioner Bell outlined charges and ongoing bank collapse amid dubious collateral and forced industrial assign- ments.
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Wright Batsorueye
John Bardsley
Bardsley
Pole
John
Moyamensing
Frank W. Kennedy
Harry E. Kennedy
Spring Garden Bank
W. Barlow
Henry H. Kennedy
Bell
United States District Attorn
John B. Read
Drew
Maple
Bedlam in House as Ballot Reform Battle Ends
A nine hour House session ends in chaotic scenes with paper balls beans and firecrackers on the floor two live owls placed on desks provoke laughter. Speaker and chair try to restore order as votes tally and Baker explains committee changes the bill passes 31 to 0 in the House and 14 to 5 in the Senate with party lines noted.
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Mr.Graham
Mr. Fow
Burdick
Gillan
Thompson
Senate
Baker
Riter
House
iMf
Democrats Presen
At &N En
General Gobin Elected Senate President Pro Tem Amid Farewells
Hamwmestne May 23 legislature closes with General Gobin elected President pro tem in the Senate after speeches praising retiring President and Speaker Thompson. The House honors Mr Thompson with thanks and presents tokens, while officers receive gifts as sessions adjourn at noon.
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Gobin
Senate
Penrose
Thompson
George Handy Smith
General Gobin
Hall
Mr. Green
Jace Simonton
Prover
Ieee
Ee Re Ni
Secenpena
Skinner
Gillan
Ritter
Phiadelpia
Ted Neve
Eas Jompson
Morrison
Allegheny
Ted
Honors for James S Fruit Chairman of Merceree Committee
May 8 Hagnisnone The House Appropriations Committee awarded a silver set to its Chairman James S Fruit of Merceree at a Commonwealth Hotel banquet. Speeches praised Fruit for steadfast leadership and credited his persistence with securing a $2,000,000 increase in common school appropriations.
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Hagnisnone
House Appropriations Committee
James S. Fruit
Merceree
Commonwealth Hotel
Cee
Charter Hill In Quietly Dies After Friends Drop Bill
The Pittsburg charter bill was quietly dropped by its supporters last night and did not become law. They concluded they would not push it any further.
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Haxnarsson
Pittsburg
State Finances Reported by Treasurer Boyer
Hannusten May 23 State Treasurer Boyer released his statement on the Commonwealth finances. Cash balance at close of business yesterday stood at 96 550 862 13 with 2 540 404 20 in the general fund and 10 457 B in the sinking fund. Assets include 000 in United States bonds and 1 500 000 in Allegheny Valley Railroad bonds in Commonwealth Trust Company vaults. Direct tax funds totaling 1 064 711 43 are deposited with Farmers and Mechanics Bank of Philadelphia as fiscal agents.
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Hannusten
Boyer
Commonwealth
OOO
United States
Commonwealth Trust Comar
King Fund
Farmers and Mechanics’ Bank of Philadelphia
Marsh seen in Wheeling as police identify suspect
In Wheeling on May 2 witnesses report Gideon M. Marsh former president of the Keystone National Bank of Philadelphia was seen at a saloon near the Baltimore and Ohio depot about 10 pm. He inquired for Philadelphia papers and bought an Eastbound B and O ticket. Eyewitnesses are certain it was Marsh.
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Waresixa
Gideon M. Marsh
Keystone National Bank of
Philadelphia
Baltimore and Ohio
Philadephia
Marsh
Dudley P
Dr. Francis
Cincinnati
Smith
Logan
Evans
Cincinnati Presbytery
Francis
Cincinnati Presty
Shula
Briges
Strauss
Moses
Anna Dickinson Plans Civil and Criminal Action Over Incarceration
Anna Dickinson and her attorney Colonel George H. Hart prepare to sue those involved in her confinement at the Pennsylvania asylum. She will travel to Philadelphia to pursue due process claims and potential damages. Dickinson says her sister will not be named in the suit.
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Pic
Rch
New York
Anna Dickinson
George H. Hart
Astor House
Miss Dickinson
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Asylum
Fierce
York
The Hanging of a Negro Made a Colored Holiday in Mississippi
About 2,000 African Americans gathered at the Court House yard to witness the execution of Nelson Moffatt, a 60 year old man, for murder. The event was described as a religiously observed occasion by local accounts.
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Mississippi
Lerrioros
Mras
Nelson Moffatt
Court House Yard
Moffatt
Execution by scaffold ends a doomed life
John Wade, a condemned man described in garbled text, faced the scaffold at nine fifteen. the trap sprung at twelve fifteen and the body fell a long distance. The passage notes the neck breaking as the sentence was carried out.
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John Wade
Sensational Elliott murder trial juror suspensions
In Cotumeus on May 26 a jury in the W. J. Elliott murder case faced turmoil as two jurors were dismissed. Juror W J Behm was jailed for writing threats about Elliott, and juror J T McKvaine was released after remarks about vengeance against the prosecutor. The defense used most of its challenges amid a drawn out jury process spanning weeks.
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Cotumeus
W. J. Elliott
A.C. Osborn
W.J. Behm
Behm
J.T. McKvaine
Ury
J Itis
Devel
McIlvaine
United Presbyterians Meet in May Assembly
The General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church opened at Princeroy Inn this morning. Rev. William G. Reid of Pittsburg was elected principal clerk for four years and Rev. A C Wallace of Senetta was chosen second clerk for a four year term. Memorials and reports filled the morning session. The Xenia Theological Seminary managers asked for changes in estate distribution, the Fourth Church Allegheny sought missions among foreign populations, and Kangas and Preachas urged measures toward a union of place churches.
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Princeroy
Inn
General Assembly
The
Presbyterian Church
William G. Reid
D. D
Pittsburg
A. C. Wallace
Senetta
Xenia Theological Ns
Fourth Church
Allegheny
Kangas
Lord Jesus Christ
Reformed Episcopalians Oppose Civil Religious Appropriations
At the General Council session in Cleveland the Bishops reported on their year and the afternoon program included resolutions opposing civil appropriations of state or national funds to ecclesiastical bodies. The council adopted the resolution 40 to 1 and deferred a constitutional amendment back to the Canons Committee.
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Cleveland
General Council of the
Reformed Episcopal Church
Tate
Committee On
Sawmill Boiler Explosion Kills and Injures Several
A mill boiler exploded at P & Kramer's sawmill with Frank Hull instantly killed and Ed Kuntz dying later. Glenn Swearinger fatally injured, others including Davis, Montecet, Harvey Hutchinson, Ben Keys, and a train crew member injured or seriously hurt. The mill was wrecked and the cause is unknown.
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Franxeront
I.p
P. &. Kramer
Frank Hull
Ed Kuntz
Glenn Swearinger
Davis
Montecet
Harvey Hutchinson
Ben Keys
Seton
Kicking in Kansas No Faltering in That Section
Kansas leaders in May 3 dispatch assert they will be in the presidential race next year despite a setback in Ohio. P P Elders and W F Htmire defend the Cincinnati work, say Columbus failure won t derail the People s Party. Cooper of Ohio predicts a third party ticket may emerge.
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Kan
Columbus
Ohio
Kansas
Cincinnati
P. P. Elders
Kansas House of Representatives
Union Labor Central Committee
National People’s Party Committee
Ottawa
McKinleyites
I- W.F. Htmire
National Secre
Citizens’ Serilateial Alliance
People's Party
J. B. French
Farmers’ Alliance
People’s Party
Columbus Musical Circles Hopeful Over Lippert Disappearance
Musical circles in Columbus react to the mysterious disappearance of Henry Lippert, longtime leading tenor of local Leo, with theories ranging from suicide to foul play. No tangible reasons for his leaving home or the city have been found.
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Columbus
Henry Lijpert
Disfatch
Henry Lippert
Leo
Miners Arm Themselves as Eviction Threat Looms
Miners at Franklin vote to organize armed companies to defend homes amid eviction threats. State militia and the sheriff were asked for protection but failed to act. The Central Labor Union pledged to mediate a settlement and a wounded colored miner died from his injuries.
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Seatrer
Franklin
Central Labor Union
Eeesio
Eus
Protecting the Water in Ohio River Towns
Ohio's Board of Health seeks information from towns along the Ohio River under a resolution to study water pollution. A inter state investigation between Ohio Pennsylvania and Virginia may be required, with statistics prepared to inform a possible joint legislative action.
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Ohio’s Board of Health
Ohio River
State Board of Health
Ohio
Pivania
Ginia
Pamare
Brice Candidacy Alleged Ties to Railroad Editor
A circulating report claims Ex-Railroad Commissioner Henry Apthorp, until recently associated with the Lake Erie and Western Railroad, became editor of a Columbus Democratic paper to boost Senator Brice for the Presidency. The column suggests the maneuver aims to aid Brice’s national run.
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Dispatch
Henry Apthorp
Lake Erie
Columbus
Sleet Brice
No Red Hats In Store For June Consistory
Rome correspondent reports the secret consistory is set for Monday June 1 followed by a public consistory on Thursday June 4 No new cardinalates will be created at this time The Reverend Ben Kendrick from Louisiana may receive a Jubilee honor during his seat tenure noted in recent months
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Rome
Catholic Vews
Ee Ben Kendrick
Pmor
Frobsian Hall
Frohsian Singing Society
Toona
Blair County
H. Sabnathne
Sixth Avenue
Altoona
Pia
AuToona
Gao
Hanchette Missing Californian Reported in Kalamazoo
Kalamazoo Michigan May 28 The missing Californian H J Hanchette formerly Chicago Citrus Fair manager is said by the police to be in Kalamazoo though they refuse to disclose location pending his brother’s arrival. He is not under arrest and is said to be enjoying a personal holiday in his own way.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kalamazoo
Mich
H. J. Hanchette
Chicago
Hanchette
Found Guilty of Muedee Slayer in Greely Denver Case
Harley McCoy was found shy of murder in the second degree for the slaying of Police Inspector Hawley in Greely. A motion for a new trial was ordered and will be argued in ten days. Also note a coal price rise and June sales/tonnage limits affecting anthracite coal producers.
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Denver
Harley McCoy
Greely
Hawley
Anthracite Coal Producing
German Evangelical Synod of Ohio session in Zanesville
The pastors and delegates of the German Evangelical Synod of Ohio meet in Zanesville with about 100 attendees from across Ohio and Western Pennsylvania. The gathering discusses church matters and fellowship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zanesville
German Evangelical Synod of Ohio
Ohio
Pennsylvan
Standing Committee appoints Publics Jr as Massachusetts Bishop
The Standing Committee of the Protestant Episcopal Diocese on May 3 appoints Dr Publics Jr as Bishop of Massachusetts, signaling a key leadership selection for the diocese.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ganver Crry
L. L
The
Protestant Episcopal Dioce
de. Pablics Jr
Massachusetts
Veto Debates and Death Mark Presbyterian Assembly
The assembly faced a heated veto debate over Dr Briggs election at Union Seminary with Dr Patton and Judge Breckinridge weighing in. A sudden collapse on stage followed Br ackinridge's death as funeral plans began and General Alger offered prayers at the street church service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Briggs
Shakespeare
Homer
Bartlett
Union Seminary
Robinson
Smith
Hitchcock
Skinner
Alwer
Germany
Christ
Patton
Guprecaret Ai
Supreme Judiciary of the Church
Dr. Patton
Breckinridge
St. Louis
Assembly
Anne
Wes
Drs. Patton
Dick Simi Vermil
el Junkin
Ah Seri Age
Re & Ee
Alger
Erskind
J. W. Breckinridge
William
Robert
Samuel Miller
Princeton
Philadelphia
Archbishop Hughes
Erskine
Windom
Scseaton
Tor
Cerner Washburne
Rcan
Fisheries Society Advances North American Lake Regime
The American Fisheries Society resumed its session in St Wasatmetox on May 23. Officers were elected for the year, New York chosen for the next meeting, and the last Wednesday in May set as the time. A resolution urged Congress to act to protect fisheries in the Great Lakes and to secure uniform laws with Canada, including a fee regulation and appropriations for stocking food fish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Fisheries Society
New York
Congress
Great Lakes
British sealers face bans as talks over Alaskan waters proceed
London reports a pending Parliament act prohibiting British sealers from harvesting in Alaskan waters until Britain and the United States settle the dispute. The American Sealing Company hopes for a strong catch before any ban, while Canada may resist enforcement. The timing hinges on Parliament’s action and arbitration terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasnixeter
London
Great Britain
United States
Friends of
Howevrer
Goschen
State Department
Correcting Troubles and Ensuring Secure Future
A pledge to fix ongoing issues and prevent recurrences by implementing stricter controls and verification. Emphasis on safeguarding processes and securing reliable results through systematic measures and oversight.
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Priddy Darrin
Brookly
Clevelands
Chicagoes
Wcagso
Ehra Elew Tork
Myan
Gore
Cooney
Rich
Dson
Dahlen
Ote van
Conner
Carrell
Hutchs
Oreckler
Trerehase
Rusle
Hutchison
Owete
Cincinnatis
Phillies
Holliday
O'Thom
Reilly
Myer
Shittery
GO Marerm
Piers
Revuan
Phladelphia
Pivites
Mixcasy
Delgvinin
Marr
Hamilton
Rans
McPhee
Tim
Stoase
Mie
Piet
Plese McPhee
Reiily
Evap Ag
U. F.C. Ork
Errats
St. Laie
W. SaMth
Bayle
Lower
Soverevil
Peesee-Eed
Louisviire
Aul Migan
Doranami
ScoTpany
Walter Herrington
James Finn
the Western University
Western University Grounds
Comming
Kunkle
Mes
Federation
Knights of Labor
F. W. Kennedy
Samuel W. Rowley
Hero Fruit Jar Company
Kennedys
H. H. Kennedy
Francis W. Kennedy
Springarden Bank
Keystone Bank
Fisher
American Machine Company
Millward-Cliff Cracker Company
Millward-Cliff
Nk Benton
Bedlam
Sue
Elliott
United Presbyterians
Buckeyes
Congressman Cooper
Washington
Cooper
Agrea
McKinley
Ublicans
Campbell
Brice
West Virginia
Prrissana
United States Signal Service
Aimamam Temp
Oy Matath
Muedee
Dr. Brooks Indorsed
Alleoueny
Louisville
Death
Charles Butler
Oer Bragabo
Dee
Pat- Martineau
Olive Branch
Prealian
Salisbury
Canada
Lord Salisbury
Bering Sea
Alaskan
Carlsbad Sprudel Salt
Isner & Mendelson
Carlsbad Sprudel
Fleming & Son
Market Street
Brazil
JOS. Fleming & Sos
Market St
WM. H. Allen
Wood Street
Sixth Street
PBL
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