Pittsburgh Rugby Team Sees Improvement After Saturday Defeat
Local rugby players in Pittsburg assess their Saturday loss as a chance to improve. Comments from coach and players praise the squad’s potential, note need for new formation knowledge, and discuss upcoming games, including a Detroit visit and scrimmage week at Exposition Park.
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Saturcar
Princeton
H. W. Cowan
Bich
Puere
Pittsburg
Princetel
Imm
Ponwlen
Wen Porter
Oval
Detroit
Exposition Park
Bomewer
Pristons
Clevelands
Peeleng
Secret meeting forms sea management for amateur athletes
A New York report notes a secret gathering at the Central Avenue Club rooms in Bechtin where C F Ware presided. Discussion focused on forming a sea management on Long Island to align with the Amateur Athletic Union and potential steps against Eastern and Brooklyn clubs and the Philadelphia based Card of Managers.
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New York
Long Island
Exsten Athletic
Avcone
Erechtin
C. F.ware
Tecconwen
Uelem
Coe Ab
I Ardet
Trelil de Phuladelphia
Velemern Atlee MU
Standard Achheimho
Guvateur Sens
A.A. OU
Beacy
Bane
Australian Opinion On Peter Jackson Bout Plans and Backers
An Australian column discusses Peter Jackson and Jim Sullivan in a proposed March bout. It notes Savin and Jackson backers offering purses and guarantees, with club officials arranging venue and dates. The piece critiques the promotion and anticipates public interest in a potential world champion showdown.
Annual Meeting of the Leoet Player League Stockholders
The Leoet Player League held its annual meeting to re elect officers with Stewie the sole resignation, Anton elected to fill the vacancy. No consolidation plan was defined though discussions touched the New York Pages League club. Secretary and directors prepared to report from Philadelphia, with indications of future talks on consolidation.
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Secklelaurs
Players’ League
Haselou
Belil
Pes Os Ur
Eelor Stewie
Anton
Chece
Doun
Messrs
Hanlon
Hoe
Philadelphia
New York
Lescor Club
Rae
Hranelt
Lore
Cleveland
Foaviar
Browell
McAlpin
Ating Wu
The
P. L
Bookmakers' Day at Westside Park Weather Wins and Races
Nashville November 8 report from Westside Park notes cloudy cool weather and fast track. Pietroe Maud BR wins four furlongs with Doxey third, Fo buttws wins five furlongs with Mamle Fonso third, Noam takes five furlongs with Marks third. Lenoine HH wins eleven sixteenths, Lenni wins one mile, Pacnte wins eleven sixteenths, fourth race results listed. The Players to Meet Here describes the Players' League annual meeting at Monongahela House to settle past season affairs and elect officers, with Secretary Brunell notified of the decision.
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Nashville
Tens
Westside Park
eixteenths—Pacute
Wondom
Med Fox
Lemoine HH
Mise Frances
King Willard
Pal
Players’ League
Cincinnati
Monongahela House
Mth
Brunell
Harvard Triumph Over Barnard In Park Grid Duel
New York reports Harvard and Barnard played a brisk Central Park football game. Harvard outplayed Barnard with a decisive score, claiming a victorious afternoon victory.
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Dispatch
New York
Harvard
Barnard
Central Park
Hayes and Barnes to Fight for One Hundred Dollar Purse
Jack Hayes of Duquesne and G Barnes of this city agreed last night to a Queensberry rules bout to a finish for a $100 purse. Two ounce gloves, catch weight, and the venue to be decided, with the fight set for three or four weeks hence.
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Jack Hayes
Duquesne
G. Barnes
Queensberry
Arranging Another Race For Tom Hammond And McKeesport
Tom Hammond, recently defeated by Joseph Prddy in a sprint, is likely to be matched this week with an unknown competitor from McKeesport. If arranged, the race will likely be for a side, and both men are eager to sign articles.
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Tom Hammond
Joseph Prddy
McKeesport
Amherst Beats Cornell 1-0 In Football Clash
Amherst shut out Cornell 1 to 0 as the two teams met on the field. Amherst dominated play with the lone goal deciding the verdict and leaving Cornell unable to answer.
Sporting Notes Echoes of Racing and Boxing News
Maud S owner Robert Bonner is alive. Manager Hanlon opposes consolidation. Joven Kelly backs Cal McCarthy against George Dixon for 1000. Washington Jefferson football at a Saturday site. Poffenberger wins four mile Harrisburg road race in 21.01. Wilma Kelly funds Kentard vs Joe McNally. Princeton’s Warren knee injury. Wilhelm the bicyclist covers miles near Reading in 1 hour ... Chicago Athletic Association to form. club house planned. Wilkes manages four promising two year olds. Dexterison racing circuit planned May to October. Brooklyns president Perry optimistic about next season. Boxing gloves shipped to Godfrey and Smith for Puritan Club bout. Bicycle clubs race today across multiple cities. Five ounce glove contest signed for November purse 60 to winner. Upham-Pitzlia rematch set. Pitelin earns win. Forris sails to Europe for Dwyer series. Smith trains for Godfrey clash, travels to Providence. Smith leaves New York for Providence with entourage. prep near Brooklyn.
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Sporting Notes
Ec Lee
Robert Bonner
Maud S
Hanlon
Joven Kelly
Cal McCarthy
Gieorge Dixon
Washington-Jefferson
Crounds
Poffenberger
Kelly
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St. Paul
Joe McNalle
Princeton
Trisher
Warren
Ia Teccling
Wilhelm
Reading
Tithicago Athletic Association
Get Wilkes
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Lillian Wilkes
Botters
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Hartem
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Mathatian Bicyele Club
Atlanta
Union County Hearsters
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New Orleans
Tommy Warren
California
Tommy Miller
Indiana
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Pitelin
Upham
Forris
Jack McAuliffe
Europe
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Mealwhite
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Smith
Denver
Treoise Godfrey
New York
Providence
William Moldoun
Jake Kilrain
Hugh Leonard
Rhoite Island
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Belfast
N.Y
Brooklin
Tim Flinn and Manchester born candidate clash in district race
A mailed campaign document in the Forty-fourth district cites opposition by William Flinn of Booth and Flinn Pittsburg contractors and includes a reply from Flinn defending his English birth. The note references Eureka Council No 38 Jr O U A M and local union activity.
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American Mechanics
Forty-fourth
Pittsburg
Drar Sik
Wim. Flinn
Booth & Flinn
Pittsburg City
Manchester
England
Small
A. G
Eureka Council No. 38
Democrats Poised for Big House Majority in Next Congress
Washington reporting from party and campaign headquarters indicates a likely 188 seats for Democrats in the next House, a net gain of 34 and a 44 vote majority. Republicans concede little but lack reliable figures, while Democrats cite an arithmetical edge with gains forecast in Alabama Arkansas California Connecticut Massachusetts Iowa Kansas Kentucky Maryland Michigan Missouri Minnesota New Hampshire New York North Carolina Ohio Pennsylvania South Carolina Tennessee Illinois Virginia Wisconsin and Rhode Island.
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Conreeton Dent
Washington
Congress
House of Representatives
Republican Congressional Committee
House
Senate
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Arkansas
California
Connecticut
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Iowa
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Louisiana
Coleman
Andrew
Ewart
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Rhode Island
Indiana
Delaware
Idaho
Wyoming
Lightner
Corneilius Hargraves Captain Reaffirms Wreck Details
Captain John J. Allen of the schooner Corneilius Hargraves arrived aboard the Sarah T. Davis and confirmed the wreck account. He stated the Vizenya was sighted five miles off and ignored signals as both vessels failed to avoid a collision, with the loss estimated around 364,000 and largely insured.
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Philadelphia
John J. Allen
Cornelius Hargraves
Sarah T. Davis
Captain Allen
Vizenya
Occan
Murderous Temper Claims Two in Lafayette Street Row
George Bennett a painter fatally wounded John Werkhoff as they walked with a friend and then killed W H Scott who was with him. No motive given for Werkhoff. reports say Werkhoff broke Bennett's paint brushes and Scott acted as agent for a disputed room Bennett occupied. Bennett had been drinking and was arrested promptly.
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Lafayette, Inc
George Bennett
John Werkhoff
W. H. Scott
Werkshof
Scott
Bennett
Minue Police Items Report Arrests and Committals
Stephen Varity arrested by Othver Hildebrecht on jumping a 1000 ball bond posted by John Butley before Magistrate Hyndman. Varity faced assault and battery charges from a boss at Pennsylvania Tube Works. Charles Kane committed for larceny from the person after being brought by Inspector McAleese. Kane allegedly robbed a man who rode to MccNulty's livery stable, taking a watch and small sum. Isaac and Louis Schwartz jailed in default of bail on an assault and battery charge by Henry Manheim, who says his beard was pulled and his face serate during a wedding on Hazel Street.
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Stephen Varety
Othver Hildebrecht
John Butley
Hyndman
Varety
Pennsylvania Tube Works
Charles Kane
McAleese
MccNulty
Isaac and
Louis Schwartz
Alderman Ruelly
Henry Manheim
Hazel Street
Special bargains and novelties opening at Horne Wakp
Tuesday marks the start of special bargains and the opening of novelties in the art department at Horne & Wakp located at 41 Fifth Avenue.
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Horne & Wakp
Fifth Avenue
Noble Strikes Back Over Census Recount Dispute
Secretary Noble repudiates Governor Hill’s census recount criticism, accusing Democrats of partisan motive and accusing New York Democrats of stirring distrust. He notes Mayor of New York sent a separate letter and defends enumerators, stating most complaints came from Republicans and Oregon.
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Noble
Hill
New York
New York City
City of
Police Board of
Hendricks Club
Indianapolis
Oregon
Probable murder at C H Maisch's restaurant sparks shock
Roger Eagan a 21 year old man was fatally stabbed at 2 30 this morning in a row at C H Maisch's restaurant No 36 Diamond Square. The suspect identified by many Pittsburger as Tommy the Dog is a young man recently arrived from Wheeling. The alleged motive involves Eagan challenging Tommy's vote in today's election.
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C. H. Maisch
Diamond Square
Pittsburger
Tommy
Dog
Eagan
Tommy the Dog
Wheeling
Engan
Long Ride 2700 Miles in 27 Days by 30 Horses
A 19th century feat saw John Woodcock ride 2700 miles at 100 miles daily using 30 horses, with daily handoffs to prevent fatigue amid bets of 1000 guineas. Separately Toronto reports Allerheny Market Committee guiding City Solicitor to sue Herr's Island Stock Yard Co. and Ninth Ward Stock Yards for about 12 to 14 thousand dollars in unpaid weights over five years.
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Toronto Empire
Europe
Shufts
Maywell
Shotts
John Woodcock
Shaits
Allerheny Market Committee
Herr’s Island Stock Yard Company
Ninth Ward
Steamship Arrivals Report at La Burgoyne and Other Ports
Yesterday's steamship arrivals list ships and destinations including La Burgoyne New York Havre Bremerhaven New York Gibraltar Capella New Orleans Liverpool with inbound and outbound routes noted. The fragmentary entries indicate multiple port calls and origins.
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New York
Havre
Bremerhaven Luneria
New Tires
Gibraltar
Capella
New Orleans
Liverpool
Allegheny and Perrysville Warnpike Road officers elected
At the annual meeting of the Allegheny and Perrysville Warnpike Road Company officers were chosen including President M. LD Peebles and Vice President C. G. Donnell. Directors named were John Swan Peter Ivory John M. Kennedy and George P. Hamilton.
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Allegheny and
Perrysville
Largest and Finest Store In the City Wraps
Campbell & Dick and Rosenbaum & Co. advertise jackets and fabrics with bold pricing and wide color ranges. Hueys & Hacker tout hemstitched pillow cases, Horne & Wann list 41 Fifth Avenue, while Delamater backs a Republican ticket with a bold warning against smooth bore rhetoric.
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Horne & Wann
Fifth Avenue
Irish Leaders Tour Plans Hampered by Demands
New York dispatch reports Irish Parliamentary party delegates delaying plans as demands for visits multiply. They may split into two or three groups after Philadelphia, with a January completion target. Canada Pacific coast visits discussed. Balfour remarks denied amid bail bond concerns for Dillon and O'Brien.
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New York
Irish Parliamentary Party
Philadelphia
Hoffman House
United States
Atlantic Coast
Pacific Coast
San Francisco
California
Washington
O'Brien
Canada
Opera House event praised by crowd and speakers
The page continues the report of a gathering at the Opera House led by Thomas Marshall with C. F. McKenna and John Morrow among others. One hundred vice presidents were on stage as a crowded house gave Tom Marshalls speech hearty applause and the evening was described as exceedingly good.
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Opera House
Thomas Marshall
C. F. McKenna
John Morrow
Tom Marshall
Struggle for New York Legislature and Congress in 1890s election
The piece surveys New York State's election day, detailing contests for Congress and Assembly as Democrats seek to gain seats while Republicans defend their majority. It notes the Senate balance, joint-ballot thresholds, and the rival Tammany ticket versus the People's Municipal League led by Francis M. Scott with cross-party support.
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New York State
Court of Appeals
Supreme Court
Congress
Assembly
Evurts
New York
State Senate
New York City
Tammany
Grant
People's Municipal League
Francis M. Scott
Democracy
Republican
Mugwump
Notable railroad and transport figures in city visits
T M King of Baltimore and Ohio inspected the line at the Duquesne Club and called conditions satisfactory. E D Smith and Mrs Smith departed for Old Point Comfort with return planned Thursday. H Bertina from Herborn praised America after Schlosser visit. Fred Sears of West Brunswick stops at St Charles Hotel as steel delegates head to New York. Mathews of Chicago Marlington and Quincy heads to New York to vote in Illinois. H M Wilson of Bradford from Barne Wilson Pratt on private business. Marvin S Scaife departed east last evening.
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T. M. King
Baltimore and Ohio Road
Duquesne Club
Hel
Iron and Steel Delogates
Schlosser
America
Fred R. Sears
West Brunswick
England
St Charles Hotel
Byllesby
Kerr
Westinghouse el Ctric Company
New York
Mathews
Chicago
Marlington
Quincy Road
Illinois
H. M. Wilson
Bradford
Barne, Wilson & Pratt
Marvin
Scaife
South Carolina Election Brings Democratic Split to Fore
The South Carolina race centers on a full state ticket and Congress, with Tillman facing a "straight-outs" faction objecting to his integrity and the Alliance's role in his nomination. Republicans rally behind the Haskell ticket, while most white voters favor Tillman.
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Costumnia
D. C
South Carolina
Tillman
Indiana Outlook Hints Democratic Legislature and Voorhees Victory
In Indiana the Farmers Mutual Benefit Association adds uncertainty to Tuesday’s election. The legislature is likely to be Democratic by a small margin, securing Voorhees’ re election in the U S Senate. Republicans claim gains in several districts through alliances with the Farmers Alliance and expect one or two new Congressmen. Cooper in the Fifth faces a strong Republican challenge linked to pension controversy.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
Farmers’ Mutual Benefit Association
Voorhees
United States Senate
Farmers’ Alliance
Cooper
Raew
No Fusion In Michigan as Four State Tickets Compete
Dererorr notices Michigan elections with four state tickets the Republican Democratic Industrial and Prohibition compete for governor and 11 congressmen while fusion tactics fade. Democrats wage aggressive campaign against Turner likely cutting the usual Republican lead on the ticket with the Industrial party drawing from Union Labor and Farmers' Alliance factions.
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Dererorr
Michigan
Turner
Union Labor and Farmers’ Alliance
Close in California Vote Shapes State Outcomes
San Francisco reports that California voters go to the polls tomorrow to elect the governor lieutenant governor chief justice and three associate justices of the supreme court as well as state officers and six congressmen. Legislators will also be chosen with a U S Senate seat to be decided by the next session. Both parties express confidence but expect a close race with no firm majorities.
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San Francisco
California
Supreme Court
Congress
United States
Leland Stanford
Massachusetts State Election Forecast on Brackett Victory
Boston reports the Massachusetts vote tomorrow for Governor and state officers, 12 Congress seats, a Legislature, district attorneys and county posts. The Union Labor party failed to file for the official ballot. Brackett is expected to win a small plurality, with Republicans likely to sweep the state ticket and Democrats possibly gaining one Congress seat.
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Boston
Massachusetts
Congress
Union Labor Party
Brackett
Prospects in Hoosierdom
Indianapolis reports major uncertainty ahead of Indiana elections with the Australian voting system in use and the farmers movement influencing outcomes. Democrats hold ten of thirteen seats, four districts remain in doubt. neither party chairmen will estimate majorities.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
Farmers’ Movement
Jewett
Democratic Committee
Michener
Republican Committee
Democrats May Gain Seats In Trenton Election
Trenton November 3 The state election tomorrow under a new Australian style ballot law will choose Assembly members part of the Senate and seven Congressmen. The current delegation stands four Republicans and three Democrats and it is not expected to surprise if the Democrats gain one or two seats.
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Trenton
Senate
GurTurik
O. T
Oklahoma Territory
Congress
Carlisle on the Tariff Debate with Sherman at Music Hall
In Crxcrxxatr a large Democratic gathering heard Senator John G. Carlisle contest Senator Sherman’s claim about the McKinley tariff. Carlisle argued the bill does not mainly cut necessities nor raise luxuries as Sherman stated. In GurTurik Oklahoma Territory faces a tight race for the Territorial delegate to Congress with one Republican and one Democrat contending.
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Music Hall
John G. Carlisle
Sherman
Race for Congress in Eighth district sparks interest
A Special Telegraph from Lima Ohio notes intense interest in the U S House race between ex Governor Foster and D D Hare in Ohio s Eighth district with latest figures showing Foster ahead by about 150 votes and Republicans favored. Providence Rhode Island reports a close Rhode Island election for Congress with Republicans favored. River telegrams update river levels and weather across several towns including Brownsville Morgantown Cincinnati and Louisville with mixed conditions and cool temperatures.
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Lima
Congress
Foster
D. D. Hare
Temperature Readings Summary for Gr. M Mowtall
The report notes a maximum temperature of 28 degrees and a minimum of 3 percent in the Gr M mowtall area. Mean temperature is not clearly stated due to garbled OCR.
Much Interest in Iowa As Campaign Heats Up
Des Moines reports high interest as Iowa voters prepare to elect State officers including Secretary of State Treasurer Auditor Supreme Court Judge and Railroad Commissioner. Democrats tout chances amid many candidates while Republicans seek a solid statewide ticket. Farmers Alliance weaker locally though prohibition remains a hot policy issue.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Supreme Court
Farmers’ Alliance
Special Weather Bulletin Forecast: Fair Election Day
No storm in sight and fair weather promised for election day. A cyclone moved from the Lake Regions toward Newfoundland with high winds on the North Atlantic coast. Snow fell in northern New York and near Lakes Ontario and Erie. Central and Southwest states see high pressure and colder conditions with Kansas recording the season's coldest wind. Dodge City reports 1 degree and Texas experienced a norther. Warmth in the Northwest but Minnesota and Wisconsin may see light rain.
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New York
Ontario
Erie
Kansas
Dodge City
Texas
Minnesota
Wicconsin
Arkansas Voters Set Five Congressmen Races
In Little Rock on November 3, Arkansas prepared for elections to choose five congressmen. In the First district W. H. Cate of the Democrats faced L. P. Featherstone of Union Labor Republican while in the Second district Clifton R. Breckenridge, Democrat, was among the candidates.
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Arkansas
W. H. Cate
L. P. Featherstone
Clifton R. Breckenridge
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