Allegations of Fixing in McKeesport Boat Race Case
Al Hamm of Nova Scotia claims a plotted fix involving Gaudaur Teemer and St. John over a McKeesport race. He says Teemer sought Gaudaur’s win to cover debts, St. John backed Gaudaur, and Hamm’s letter implied payments. Hamm details drugging and pre race arrangements while denying St. John’s knowledge.
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al Hamm
McKeesport
St. John
Gaudaur
Teemer
St. Louis
Nova Scotia
Hamm
Oll
Boston
St Louis
Gandaur
Pittsburg
St Johns Denial on Race Fixing Allegations
Mr J A St John replies to Republic letter alleging crookedness in Gandaur-Teemer race. He denies authoring Hamm Tesmor letter claiming race was fixed and says he never authorized such letter or proposition. He notes he has never accepted stakes for cheating and that wins should go to Ganlougr fairly.
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Boston
Hamm
Teemer
St. John
Gacdner
S. John
Gandaur
Teeamer
Gaudaur
Pittsburg
St Louis
Washington Territory
Lee
Mr. St. John
Ledee
Nickerson
John
Lonmer
St. Loomn
J. A. St. John
Republic
Tesmor
Aleft
Ganlougr
Art
Westelde Park Race Meeting Does Cold Data Mark Day
November racing at Westelde Park features clear, cold conditions and fair track. Early results include a selling for older horses with Bie third in the first race and Lucille second in the second, with times noted. Entries for tomorrow list multiple races with horses such as Banpiners M8 Vashel 110 Zafoln and Amalic in the seventeenths stakes, and Kate Malone 110 in the mile and a sixteenth.
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Nashville
Westelde Park
Bie
Purac
Mantle
Lucille
Destruction
Governor Irons
Sene Nea
Iene
Bik. Manivinna
Texx
I. Aali
Banpiners
Vashel
Zafoln
Sfteen-slateenths Amalic
Sellin
Huokier
General Holland
Frank Rong
Dettien
Cadaverous
Ophelia
Betty
Hegardiess
Mediator
Muldoon Denies Rift With Sullivan Ahead of Fight
William Muldoon, in Baltimore, denies rumors of a split with John L. Sullivan. He says they remain friends despite tensions after the last bout and asserts he would back Sullivan if he returns. Muldoon mentions past threats and notes Kilrain’s stance.
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Distatcr
Baltimore
William MuLdoon
Kernan
Monumental Theater
Washington
Sullivan
Muldoon
Schaefer Ultimatum Sparks Billiard Tour Debate
New York figures react to Jake Schaefer's claim he will not enter the international billiard tourneys. Critics dismiss his charge that table manufacturers run the sport and doubt his assertion the public would see him as beaten even when handicapped by eight to fourteen inches in balk line.
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New York
Jake” Schaefer
Brunswick- Balke-Collender Company
Schaefer
Maurice Daly
Lee Vian
Stern
Brotherhoad
Ilio Beard
Baldwin
Brooklyn
Cincinnati
Amateur walker achieves 18 miles in 2 hours 2 minutes
The London Sportsman reports H. Percy Smith, son of Alderman of Neweastie, walked 18 miles at Newcastle Victoria grounds for a £10 silver cup. Despite rain at start, he finished in 2 hours 2 minutes 93 seconds after 102 track circuits plus 60 extra strides, with bets at 2 to 1.
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London
H. Percy Smith
Alderman
Neweastie
Victoria Grounds
Newcastle
J. B. Rauchitte
International Baseball Association names arbitration committee
President Riley V. Miller of the International Baseball Association appointed a committee to represent the association at the Board of Arbitration meeting in New York on November 18. Members named are Leadley of Detroit Dickinson of Syracuse Fitzgerald of Buffalo and Dixon of Hamilton.
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Syracuse
N. Y
Riley V. Miller
International Baseball Association
Leadley
Detroit
Dickinson
Fitzgerald
Buffalo
Dixon
Hamilton
International Association
New York
Boxing notes and bouts planned for Verona and Paso
The article notes William Bissell boxing in Verona on the 15th and Carrais Ja B. Gu. Lett. in Alpi Tex. with a boxing card featuring local boxers and an anticipated fight at Paso across the river from El Base ne. It cites police protection as a favorable factor and discusses audience safety and manager profits as the event draws $1.0m in potential payoffs.
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TSE
William Bissell
Verona
Carraix Ja B. Gu
Alpi Tex
Paso Axis
el Basene
Police Srasienka
State Legislature Seeks Constitutional Certificate Delay
Olympia Washington November 4 The Legislature gathers as senatorial campaigns begin but a constitutional certificate to the territorial governor is incomplete. A special messenger will travel to Washington with a certified copy while President Harrison weighs whether sessions may begin before proclamation. Attorneys General opinion sought.
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Olympia
Wash
Ae Ee
Harrison
Washington
Bas Fed
Department of Justice
Spellman Shapes Cronin Case With Conflicting Testimony
Edward Spellman of Peoria, once sought as a Cronin witness, contradicted prior grand jury statements while admitting Brotherhood ties. Ex policemen testified to a May 4 wagon sighting with a box in transit. defense motions and cross examination followed as Chicago court held hearings into Cronin related charges.
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Cronin
Spellman
Coughlin
Chrcagco
Edward Spellman
Peoria
United Brotherhood
Clanna Gael
Illinois
Michigan
Mortimer Scanlan
Lawrence Buckley
Ronagne
New York
Beggs
Dan Coughlin
Kunze
Carcaco
Columbus Club
Chicago
D. 20
The
Central
Ite
J. F. Begas
Mr. Spellman
Ben F Bt Bergs
Ogions
Kunse
Dr. Crosin
Treut
O’sullivan
Ceonix
John A. Mahoney
Coonts’s Hall
Lakeview
Clan-na-Gael
Patrick O'Sullivan
O'Sullivan
McConnell
Hines
Forrest
Daniel Coughlin
Addie J. Farrar
Dr. Cronin
Diversey and
Clark Streets
Patrick O'Shea
Evanston Avenue
John May
Edgewater
Lake Shore
International Maritime Congress Exhibit Opens in Boston
The Boston showing of the International Maritime Congress features a large replica Erie Canal section, models of naval ships from the Old Iron Sides to modern cruisers, lighthouse apparatus, life-saving gear, and a central quadri lateral canal. Notable attendees include Lieutenant Governor Brackett and Mayor Hart.
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International Maritime Congress
Boston
New World
Mechanics
Man of
New York
Navy Department
Fisheries Marine
United States
United States Lighthouse Board
Lighthouse Service
The
Hydrographic Office
Coast Survey
Massachusetts Humane Society
Phillips
General
Players form National League breakaway plan
The text describes a fanatically optimistic push by players led by O'Rourke and Ward to form a Players National League. It names backers C Van Cott and General Wallace and cites profit disputes with the existing league, including Boston and Cleveland figures. A meeting at the Fifth Avenue Hotel is planned to finalize club placements and leadership.
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Linea
Tarr National Brotherhood OF Bal
National League
New York
O'Rourke
Washington
Irwin
Olis
Andrews
Philadelphia
Boston
Brouthers
Pitt
Ward
Brotherhood
C. van Cott
E. P. McAlpin
E. B. Tcott
General Wallace
al. Johnson
Cleveland
League
John Ward
Choate
John
George Gore
Roger
Eell
Bostons
al Johnson
Tom Johnson
Chris HM Love
Ben Bile
Love
Hilton
G. W
J. E. Wagner
Philadelphia Club
John Fough
George Alien
Colonel McCaull
Abren
FP Nilton Disston
Harry
Philadelphia Brotherhood Club
Forepaugh’s Park
Broad Street
Players’ National League
Fifth Avenue Hotel
Brooklyn
Buffalo
Indianapolis
Pittsburg
Insane Father Kills Family then Slashes Self
In Vergennes township Kent County Haggai Westbrook, in financial distress, killed his wife with a hammer and attacked three young daughters, then wounded himself with a razor and died. One report says the girls died instantly the other says they are mortally wounded. Mrs. Westbrook's condition is hopeful.
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Lowell, Mica
Vergennes Township
Kent County
Haggai Westbrook
Westbrook
One Armed Girl Arrested for Robbery in Allegheny
Detectives Shore and Robinson arrested Birdie Carlisle a one-armed girl last night on a charge of robbing William Welsh of 100 dollars. Welsh a blacksmith of Baird Street Allegheny identified the suspect after missing his pocketbook.
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Jal
Birdie Carlisle
Shore and Robinson
Central Station
William Welsh
Welshlager
Baird Street
Allegheny
Woman reports fight. home furnishings destroyed
Early yesterday Martha Cole ran to the Eleventh ward station asking an officer to visit Crescent Street home where her husband and two men were fighting and wrecking furniture. by the time the officer arrived the combatants had fled leaving the interior a total wreck. A Sabbath schools convention will meet this evening at Second Presbyterian Church on Penn Avenue and Seventh Street to discuss workers' plans for the International Sunday School in Pittsburgh next June.
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Martha Cole
Eleventh Ward
Crescent Street
Second Presbyterian Church
Penn Avenue
Seventh Street
International Sunday School
Pittsburg
Cincinnati Club Shrinks Member Roster After New York Meetings
Crvcrawatt reports the Cincinnati club plans to reduce its roster after Leagues and Association meetings in New York. Ledee and Harrington are singled out while long-time players are said to be dropped as the club refrains from fielding many old members.
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Crvcrawatt
Cincinnati Club
New York
Ledee
Eee
Harrington
Red
Tigle Bois
Interstate Commerce Probes Party Rate Ticket Practice
About 1,300 voters from Ohio, Maryland and New York used half price rail tickets to attend political events, in alleged violation of the inter state commerce act. The case Pittsburg Cincinnati and Louisville Railway versus the Baltimore and Ohio Railway will be heard, testing the legality of party rates.
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Diafaton
Wasuinotos
Ohio
Yighe Mary
New York
Wre Nlin Etthoveneen
Teed Corgi
Bissaddeden
Sullivan in a New Role
Syracuse barber Leads N. Drinkwine sues for divorce with John L. Sullivan of Boston named co respondent. Summons served on Mrs Drinkwine after a separation period. The couple had split months ago and later reconciled before again separating. reports mention Mrs Drinkwine visiting Mollie Young's roadhouse with Sullivan during the pugilist's stay.
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Syracuse
N. Drinkwine
John L. Sullivan
Boston
Drinkwine
The Loris Highwayman Trial Opens in Gogebic
The People vs Reimund hig ehyegden and saviors opened in Bessemer Michigan with defense attorney Holshay and a Holshay led by 9 am session. A jury will be seated by tomorrow as the case unfolds with a potential life sentence for the accused in the murder of Banker Fibein.
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Bessemer
Mice
The
People
Reimund Hig Ehyegden
Saviors
Ee Imo
Theo le Holshay
Gogebie
Svea
Imstad
Holshay
Muron
Fibein
Ceroo
Peace and Healing Amid Past Suffering
A fragment reflects on peace cherished by those once afflicted by liver disorders and ailments like constipation colic and headaches, expressing a wish for calm in the memories of past sickness.
Addition to the Children’s Home at Oakmont Planned
A large frame addition will be built to the Children’s Home at Oakmont during the year. The new structure includes a keeping room for use by mothers who enter the home with sick babies.
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Oakmont
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Salvation Oil
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the Great Maritime Congress
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America
Jim O'Rourke
Ed Andrews
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J. Schriver
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M. J. Slattery
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P. T. Powers
Jim Fogarty
Charles Helfer
Charley Jones
Edward Merritt
Jack Hayes
Thomas O'Rourke
Lip Pike
Bill Brown
Tim Keefe
Arthur Irwin
Michael J. Kelly
W. H. McGunnigie
William Collins
John Irwin
Jack Rowe
Buck” Ewing
Owen Clark
William Becannon
Connie Mack
John Kelly
John Morrill
Roger Connor
George Wright
John McGlone
J. Mulvey
Fred Pfeffer
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John M. Ward
George Wood
Edward Hanlon
Nick Engle
Jack Lynch
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Gil Hatfield
Bob Caruthers
Jim Davis
Sam Crane
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the People’s Store
Freemasons’ Hall
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Oii
Allegheny Concert Orchestra
Tutt
Murray St
no-Assa
Alig
Pennsylvania
West Virginis
Reece
Brownsville
Frank Schmidt
Denny's Court
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Alleghany
Boles
Seventeenth Ward
McDowell
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Atlland Boacht
Aes Ieee
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Guckem
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