Local Sports Reader Shares East Opinion On Boxing Giants
A Pittsburgh resident who just returned from New York discusses prevailing Eastern views on Jack Dempsey and James Fitzsimmons. He cites Dominick McCaffrey’s remarks praising Fitzsimmons and predicts a large winter boxing scene with many matches and strong spectator interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boxive
New York
Dempsey
Fitesourmas
Fitesimmons
Formar Dominick McArtfrey
Handlaeneus
Swanpsey
Fitz
Immons
Arthur Upham
Dimpees
Ean Fitz
Simmons
McClelland
Dempecy
Edwanis
Lyampsey
Dondrick
Murphy
Dixon
Corbett
Corbest
Horace Eee
Hesterer
Curbett
San Francisc
Ventivuian
Bexing Artesies
Rey West
Johnny Flaherty
Earie Blanche
Jack Sharrett
New York X. Lojelub
Billy Collins
Association
Heenan Prevails Over Sayers in Colorful Bout Tale
The article retells Jack Maverly’s vow that Heenan did not kill Tom Sayers, describing the English and American fighters in a dramatic ring encounter. It highlights Heenan’s superior reach and control, Savers’ resilience, and the crowd’s mixed suspicions about the outcome in that famed title clash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Maverly
Heenan
Tom Sayers
Sprinters Clash In Fast Indoor Meet At Munkaan Club
No records were broken as Cory Kans rushed 79 yards and Hiars of Princeton sprinted in a strong hour. The Munkaan Athletic Club hosted events with Engishaen and Yale contenders gaining strong showings though no peak marks were set. Officials timed heats amid debate over record legitimacy while Baker, Sroll, Lee, Vastor and others posted competitive splits.
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Munkaan Athletic Club
Ucars
Osry
Yale
Kitchell
Dury
J. Cary
Princeton
Tiuers
Baker
Sroll
Lee
Tos Vastor
Bisson
Iscem Tiuer
Bergen
Still Talking Peace in New York League Meetings
Still Talking Peace as baseball magnates meet in New York. Philadelphia players' club representatives meet Prewell McAlpin to discuss consolidation with New York and Brooklyn National League clubs. Officials express hope and deny intent to overpower others during tense talks.
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New York
Shorty
Seon
J. Earle Waener
Philadelphia Players’ Club
F.C. Richter
Philadelphia
Prewell EA
Ten
Lenguts
Ates
Lav Mears
Woerner
Richterary
Richter Ecamits
Wagner
Capitalists prepare for Players' League meeting in city
Wagner and Richter met Chicago Players' League figures including President John Addison at the St. Cloud Hotel to discuss a settlement with A G Spalding. John Ward failed to receive a telegram in time, leaving Wagner and Richter in town for talks on consolidation ahead of the November 11 conference.
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Richter
St. Cloud Hotel
John Addison
Chicago
Clal
Players’ League
Yale football and racing notes from a busy season
The article surveys Yale football struggles with loose halfbacks and a disappointing Hamilton eleven, notes punting as a key tactic for Yale and Princeton rivals, and reports on racing stars Sunol, Allerton, and Dex int with records and plans. It also covers managers arranging winter baseball, trainer comments on horses, and trainer Doble sending horses to Chicago and Washington Park preparations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yale
Allerton
Hrowell
Hanlon
Tux Hamilton
Yale College
Crescents of
Brookly
Washington Park
Brooklyn
Godfrey
Jack Ashton
Smith
Traveling Salesman Loses Suit Over Missed Breakfast
Justice Bronson ruled against Maurice E. Moyer who sought $50 for a grip sack kept by the Seovill House owner after a dispute over a missed breakfast and a hotel bill. Moyer argued for reimbursement. the landlord claimed the breakfast was not owed, and the clerk kept the sample bag.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Justice Bronson
Maurice E. Moyer
Boston
Green Brothers, Clothiers
Seovill House
Meyer
C. L Tremaine
Widow left destitute after Deacon Bradshaw leaves fortune
Ottawa November 2 Mrs Jacob Bradshaw widow of the late Deacon Bradshaw of Hampton New Brunswick says she was married for sympathy and a hoped fortune. He promised a house land and 4000 plus a share in the balance of his fortune estimated at 80000 to 100000 if she would wed him. He died leaving about 70000 to the Baptist Church she claims destitution after his death.
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Ottawa
Jacob Bradshaw
Deacon Bradshaw
Hampton
New Brunswick
Baptist Church
Spanish Consul in Key West Quits Over Cuban Refugee Turmoil
The Spanish Consul informs Key West authorities he must retire from the post due to threats to life amid Cuban refugee unrest. He seals the consulate and asks police to guard the seals, warning that any breach will hold the U S government and others responsible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Key West
Fra
United States
Spain
Francisco de Bagrven
Death of a Vicar General in Toronto News
Vicar General Vincent, head of St. Michael's College and Canadian Superior General since 1886, is reported dead in Toronto on November 2. The obituary notes his leadership within the church and his long service to the Catholic community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto
Vincent
St. Michael's College
Rioters Arrested After Jeannette Highway Clash
In Jeannette Pennsylvania November 2 riot arrests followed clashes during a political meeting. William Orthwise George Craig Frank McNally Emile Locks Edward Morris William Lower and George Apple held on riot charges. revolvers pistols and bricks used. police injured. Morris son of Squire Morris released on bail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeannette
William Orthwise
George Craig
Frank McNally
Emile Locks
Edward Morris
William Lower
George Apple
Greensburg
Edward
Morris
Squire Morris
Valley Iron Mills Sold to English Syndicate for 6 Million
In Youngstown on November 2 a plan to sell rolling mills and blast furnaces to an English syndicate was approved. Purchases include Andrews Iron, Mahoning Valley Iron, Ohio Iron and Steel, Hubbard Iron, Warren Iron, Trumbull Iron, and Youngstown Rolling Mill. Final price nears $6,000,000 as buyers seek to capitalize on McKinley era iron industry shifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ftactal
Younastown
Andrews Iron Company
Mahoning Valley Iron Company
Onio Iron and Steel Company
Hubbard Iron Company
Warren Iron Company
Trumbull Iron Company
Youngstown Rolling Mill Company
Naturalization Court Granted Over 100 New Citizens
In Wheeling on November 2, the Circuit Court naturalized more than 100 applicants, about half from each party. A sensational case involved Dan Brayvins, a Hungarian Democrat, whose petition faced an objection by the Jr. O. U. A. M. due to alleged flag desecration in South Wheeling on Decoration Day. The judge noted that tearing down the flag would disqualify him while he sat on the bench.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheeling
Dan Brayvins
South Wheeling
Paull
Thieves Blast Safe In Rix Mills General Store Heist
Zanesville November 2 The RK A Cookins general store at Rix Mills was blown open at 2 am. Burglars bored the hinges to enter, used tools from a nearby blacksmith, and escaped with about 6000 in notes and several checks. No crew was left behind.
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Zanesville
RK. A. Cookins
Rix Mills
Harland's Wife Killed by Freight Train At Jefferson
Mrs. Harland wife of ex Senator W P Harland was crossing Lake Shore tracks in Jefferson last evening when she was frightened by the headlight and fainted falling between the rails. The freight train could not stop and she was crushed to death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Apatom
Yotunestows
Mercer Deluged by Diphtheria Epidemic Threatens Mercer
Special telegram reports Mercer, a town southwest of Lima, struck by a diphtheria outbreak with nine deaths in the week and 14 new cases, prompting school closures and mass exodus as residents flee. The epidemic, with no known cause, roils the community of about five thousand. In a separate item, George Ickes, injured by a train in Pittsburg Union station, wins an $8,000 verdict against the Pennsylvania Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lima
Mercer
Here
Yornestown
George Ickes
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania Company
Deer Season Opens in New Jersey Amid Fatal Misfire
Opening day of deer hunting in Atlantic County ends in tragedy when John Cruse of Dorchester shoots and kills Jay Hoffman of Ewing's Neck by mistake. Hoffman, about 35 and unmarried, was killed instantly in the Belle Plains woods as others hunted nearby.
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New Jersey
Hoffman
Mays Lanorne
N. J
Atlantic County
Philadelphia
New York
Camden
Jersey Pines
Doughty
David McClu
Catawba
John Cruse
Dorchester
Belle Plains
Jay Hoffman
Ewing
Weather report fragment for Ther area
Partial weather note lists temperatures from 51 to unknown minimum with rainfall data missing. The text is incomplete and names no dates or stations to verify.
Desperado Death Report From Milppletown Bank Bandit Killings
A Newburg bridge gang member John Owens was killed on the railroad track in MilppleTown New York and fellow bandit Elmer Sarvis was captured by police. Both fugitives were wanted in Newburg for robbing a saloon money drawer. Elmer Sarvis claimed joint flight from Newburg three weeks ago along the Erie Railroad line between Newburg Port Jervis. They rode a freight from Greycourt to MilppleTown and were struck by a fast New York passenger train on the east bound track.
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MilppleTown
N. Y
Newburg
John Owens
Elmer Sarvis
Sarvis
Tony
George Sarvis
Tupin
Degraw
Owens
Erie
Port Jervis
Greycourt
New York
Storm Moves East Across Lakes With Snow and Cold
Special weather bulletin notes a storm that formed over Lake Superior and moved into lower lake regions bringing rain and warmer weather at first, then snow and colder air. Gales expected from Hatteras to New York, with high pressure and a cold wave moving southeast from Montana and temperatures dropping 2 to 20 degrees in the Northwest.
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Lake Superior
Lake
Lakes Erie
Ontario
New York
New England
Michigan
Olio
Atlantic
Hatteras
Ohio
Montana
Eastport
Special Telegrams From The Dispatch
River levels and weather updates for Brownsville Morgantown Louisville and Cincinnati show rivers falling and temperatures varying from 2 to 47 degrees Fahrenheit. Business dull with windy skies and cloudy conditions across locations.
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Dispatch
Brownsville
Warbex
Morgantown
Louisville
Cincinnati
Killed by an Anarchist at South St Paul
Benjamin F. Rogers of the Rogers & Rogers live stock firm was shot and killed by George Robarge near Robarge's house while a cattle herd was being moved to grazing ground. A mob later searched the area. Robarge killed himself with a pistol in his barn, an act described as the work of an anarchist.
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Robuarge
Rogers
Robarge
The Concord's Terial Trip to New York Trial
The gunboat Concord departs Roach's shipyard for New York for a naval board trial led by Captain Silas Casey. She carries special coal and aims to surpass 3 400 horsepower contract specs, with Cmdr O A Batenelor and LCDR FE P Wood aboard to oversee performance.
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Chester
Concord
Roach
New York
Naval Officers
Silas Casey
O. A. Batenelor
FE. P. Wood
Resistent
Relics From Old Mexico Presented to Wisconsin Society
John E. Burton of Lake Geneva presented a collection of Mexican relics to the Wisconsin State Historical Society in Madison. The items include an iron cannon used as a hitching post in Tepic, a Spanish hoe for ore, Aztec weights, a clay portrait of bandit M Lozado, 700 year old bricks from Huihuichilli, Aztec grinders, and an idol from Tepiz. General Romano notes the bandit’s 30 year defiance of the Mexican government and Lozado’s 1881 death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Geneva
Wis
John E. Burton
Mexico
State Historical Society
Madison
Tepic
Romano
M. Lozado
Huihuichilli
Chile
Tepiz
Leopoldo Romano
Territory de
Choctaw franchise bill approved by governor
A bill dis franchising Choctaw Indians who have taken or may take the U S oath of allegiance has passed both houses and gained gubernatorial approval. It disqualifies them from holding tribal offices or serving as jurors and clashes with Oklahoma bill section 43.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Tex
United States
Fom
Refused to Enter the Mines in Mores Region
All coal mines in the vicinity suspended operations after employers raised coal by 25 cents a ton. Miners demanded 10 cents of the increase. The demand was refused and on Saturday all workers refused to enter the mines. Public sentiment supports the miners and a settlement is expected tomorrow.
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Mores
Old Shoplifter Nailed at Fair in Chicago
Matilda Naylor, famed West shoplifter, was caught at a Chicago fair transferring a plush cloak from the counter to her dress. She claimed hardship and clung to a child as a brief appeal for mercy. Police recovered near $1,000 in silks.
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Chicago
Matilda Naylor
Thomas
Kensch
Mandel Bros
Extra Session Rumors Gain Steam In Washington
Word from Washington on November 2 claims the President may call an extra session starting around November 10 to gain two to three weeks. Republicans fear fitting the Federal elections bill reapportionment and other measures with December through March routines. The President favors an early session, and likelihood has grown in the past 74 hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Packing firms plan immediate work on new land
CuxtcaG60 November 2. The Armour Swift and Morris packing interests announce the land will not sit idle. Nelson Morris says they bought to build packing houses and stock yards, with engineers surveying and plans to begin work soon. Other large packers will join, seeking lake navigation access.
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Armour, Swift and
Morris
Nelson Morris
Modern Martyr Lizzie Smith Dies in Willimantic Del
Miss Lizzie O. Smith known as The Modern Martyr died in Willimantic Delaware. Born in Eastford Connecticut in 1832 she was vigorous until age eleven when a violent cold led to a disease that left her a helpless invalid. She spent nearly 55 years bedridden.
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Willimantic
Del
Lizzie O. Smith
Eastford
Conn
Beautiful Doulton and Haviland collection opens in Worcester
Harpy & Jewelers Silversmiths and Art Dealers announce a new display of Doulton Worcester Fleam and Haviland wares. The collection, arranged in clean elegant cases, is promoted as wedding gift potential at Smithfield Street location.
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Haviland
Harpy & — Jewelers
Smithield Street
The best cake I ever ate
The speaker recalls a cake made with the pure Baking Powder Nelson brand, praising its quality. The clipped OCR text suggests an old ad or recipe reference highlighting a specific baking powder.
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Vyet Nelson
Wounded in the Crash Near Wei mar
A westbound Southern Pacific freight train broke in two near Wei mar. The forward section slowed, the rear crashed into it. Conductor English and Brakeman Smith were injured, the conductor believed fatally.
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San al Tontro
Weimar
Southern Pacific
English
Smith
Counterfeit Goods Claim Similar to Ivory Trade
A fragment notes counterfeits advertised as “just as good as the Ivory,” but claims they lack the distinctive quality. The text comments on widespread sale and persistent reception of such goods.
Catarrh and Dyspepsia Institute Promises Cures
Mr Marshall Johnston and Fred Jahn share testimonials praising the Catarrh and Dyspepsia Institute at 323 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh. Johnston says long dyspepsia and catarrh vanished after treatment. Jahn details years of suffering, weight loss, and eventual recovery, with home correspondence offered and free consultations.
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Allegheny County
Marshall Johnston
Cherry and
Diamond Streets
Penn Avenue
Fred Hahn
Sharpsburg
Fred Jahn
Pphoete Institute
Penn Ave
Pittsburg
Ordinance Amending City Government Structure in Pittsburg
A lengthy ordinance amends section 31 of an act relating to the government of second class cities, creating and fixing departments and bureaus, regulating officer numbers and appointments, setting salaries, and defining duties of the Board of Assessors and City Clerks. It authorizes substitution and laborer hiring under US citizenship requirements and repeals conflicting provisions. The measure, approved October 21, 1890, records officials including P. Ford, G. Booth, Holliday, E J Martin, H Gourley, and O Ostermaier.
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Board of Assessors
Pittsburg
Puiivciety
United States
Sid City
P. Ford
Geo. Booth
Holliday
EJ. Martin
McCandless
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
H.P
Geo. Routh
Counci
Lou Illeday
Common Council
F. J. Martin
L Gucekbey
Hort
Ostermaster
Slayor
Hook
Ordinance Reduces Reed Street Width from Soho to Center
City officials in Pictaburg enact a measure reducing Reed Street width from Soho to Center avenue. The northerly line shifts five feet from the old line, with varying widths from fifty feet at Breckenridge to thirty feet at Center, to fix building setbacks.
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Heed Street
Rom Soho
Center Avenue
City of
Pictaburg
Reed Street
Soho Street
Towit
Mreckenridge Street
Hreckenridge Street
Breckenridge Street
A. D. Tee
Pord
Select Council
George Booth
G. L. Holliday
E. J. Martin
Common Council
H. I Gourley
Robertus Termaier
Ordinance Authorizing Doncan Street Grading and Paving
A Pittsburgh city ordinance grants authority to grade pave and curb Doncan street from Fifty second to McCandless street following a petition and affidavit on file in the Clerk of Councils office. The measure cites one third of property owners fronting the street approving the action and directs the Public Works chief to proceed.
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Doncan Street
Fifty-second
McCandless Street
Sant City
Pittsboro
Department of Public Works
Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Fraser Street
Pillsburg
Department of Fabiie Works
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Pittsburg
Hoquet Street
McKee Place
A.D
Toler H
Gourley
Berp Ostermaliel
A. E. Dsw
Larimer Avenue
Shetland
Orphan Street
Coaners
Prlsbury
Department of Pub Works
Commonwealth of
Shetland Street
Hf. P. Ford
Select Council
Geo. Booth
G. L. Holliday
Common Council
Bigelow Street
Sylvan Avenue
Kearcher Street
Court of Quarter Sessions
E. M. Bigelow
Pirrsacese
Ordinance Grants Larimer Avenue grade paving contract
The city authorizes advertising for proposals to grade pave and curb Larimer Avenue from Shetland to Orphan Street. The ordinance cites petitions from property owners and funds to be collected under Pennsylvania law, with the mayor and councils enacting the measure.
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Cary
General Sporting News
Das
Jack Haverly
Uyite
Deta Mote
Sullivan
Enle
Savers
Joutome
Britain
Baz
Meenan
Senestnasa
Saye
Jem
Ian
Tisick
Ontees
Tim
Cory Kans
Sporting Notes
Budd Doble
Sancy Hanks
Dexint
Goldsmith Ras
Manzanita
Edgemark
Sunol
Margaret S
Nancy Hanks
Alabaster
Saya
Brown
Goms
Sam
Demuth
Mike Dwyer
Marvin
San Francisto
England
Dow
Johnston
Buffalo
Anna
Pacer
Dickinson
Galellag
Pixley
Lexington
Jack
Harrodsrs. Ky
Crut
Davis
General Midilleton
Doble
Lexington Meduwell
Veritas
Father John
Verre Haute
George Stirr
Hudd
California
Count Valensin
Partica
Diéstar
Jemal
Diepaattch
McKinley
Harland
Tstecial Telegham
THE
Vania
West Virginia
Farr
Pittsberg
United States Signal Service
Dispatot
Special Weather Bulletin
St. Paul
Old Mexico
Wisconsin Historical Society
Bank of Clearing Houses
Clearing House
Ine
New Yorke
la Boston
Unicago
Po Philadelph Oe Ween
St. Louis
San Francisco
Baltimore
Seeeree
Ai Cinginnati
New Orleans
Milwaukee
Seweree
Minneapolis
Galveston
Detroit
Providence
Denver
Indiana
Ee Pallas
Columbus
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Memphis
Portland
Wasee
Esas
Richmond
Hartford
Cence
Pree
Lely
Oan
Fort Worth
Unit
Esee Peorth
O. Loo
St. Joseph
Portland Me
Los
Norfolk
Worcester
Leo
Saneces
Tacoma
Senne
Oeneres
Ease
Sioux City
Lowell
Esse
Montreal
Halifax
Salt Lake City
Houston
Wenesaen
Nashville
Rensch Gane
Death
Miss Smith
Doulton
MR. Marshall Johnston
L. Goldsmit & Bro
Liberty ST
Pittsburg, Pa
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Semple Street
Frazier Street
Oe Coumon
Daepee Ae Roe St Bigelow
Sda
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