National League meeting looms with elections and protests
The Chicago Associated Club notes a pending National League annual meeting next month with aims to decide protests and rule changes. A potential Day presidency is hinted while discussions about New York charges and contracts affect numerous players including Welsh and Bassett. Strong moves toward league association talks and team signings frame the sports agenda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O'Neil
Pittsburg
Chicago
New York
Hart
New Club Talk in Chicago Sparks Americas Association Plans
Reported discussions show three incorporators Charles Rollins M Me fem Jr and W S Johnson aiming to establish a club in Chicago under an Americas Association franchise. Officials decline to disclose park rotation or full project details while negotiations continue and a manager is to be named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cureaee
Balla
Charles FE. Rollins
M. Mefem Jr
W. Ss. Tohnson
Kolnee
Ta Salle Street
McDonald
Malcom McDonald Camber Company
Jolneaddea
Chicago
the Americas Association
My. Johnson
Plec
Acqarean Association
Hien Park
Jdobneon
Johnson
Beer
Sym
Minsaren
Nelson Allerton racing report sparks civil disappointment
In Waterville Maine on October 11 the Nelson Allerton race outcome caused civic disappointment in Nelsons Home and birthplace with lingering questions about the result.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wata Lisie
Nelson-Allerton
Nelson
Controversy Below Track Over Maine Race Victory
Prominent horsemen doubt Nelson could win and allege Allerton’s easy victory was crooked. Citizens expect a sale and a rematch with Nelson winning in faster time. Suspicion grows as Nelson reportedly held the ribbons and McHenry was slated to drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson
Allerton
Maine
Strely
McHenry
McAuliffe Seeks Full Payout Before Gibbons Rematch
Champion light weight Jack McAuliffe arrived in the city from Harrisburg and plans week long engagements with the Slyde Specialty Company before returning to Harry Williams' for a second week. He confirms he has not yet received the 23.00 stake from the Hoboken bout with Austin Gibbons and demands full payment or none, citing honor and debts as conditions for any future match.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack McAuliffe
Americ
Harrisburg
Seventh Avenue
Slyde Specialty Company
Harry Williams
McAuliffy
Stiss
Richart K. Fox
Austin Gibbons
Hoboken
N. J
Jerry Dunn
Jon
Notil
Richard K. Fox
Europe
Sam
Gibbons
McAuliffe
Mr. Fox
Ife
Mconlife
Pat Killen Wins Northwest Heavyweight Championship
Pat Killen of St Paul defeats Hob Ferguson of Chicago in a Sabbath morning prize fight at Curacao on the Wisconsin Central line. After six rounds Killen gains the title with uppercuts and rights while Ferguson answers with body blows. Killen also takes the $1,000 purse and 75 percent of gate receipts amid a fouling contest.
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Pat Killen
Bob Ferguson
Northwest
Curcaco
Wisconsin Central Road
Lewis Houseman
Principais
St. Paul
Hob Ferguson
Chicago
Marquis of Queensberry
Miles
Killen
Ferguson
Killens Nave
Ferenson
Artifie
Jerome Park entries for tomorrow’s race card
The listing shows names for the upcoming Jerome Park meeting including horses such as Major Done Kitlstock Lillian Verd Marre Hellwood Bell of Orange Sir George II 112 OrangeGee Ranpeark and others across multiple races. Track officials and bettors will study the 1 4 mile and five furlong heats noting odds and stable associations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Jerome Park
Kenawoed
Major Done
Kitlstock
Lillian
Verd Marre
Hellwiod
Bell of Orange
Sir George II
Oragenee
Ranpeark
Berand Pace
Tive Furlonge
Tempie
Lavish
Renucaway
Long Dacre
Carroll
Frontenac
Hoodlum
Crmsert
Juln Carsnach
Kichal
Leu
Getivsthurce
Virgie
President Phelps Declares Boston Association Champs of World
In Toursville Kentucky on October 1, President Phelps writes to the Boston Association club declaring them champions of the world. He notes the league’s refusal to permit the Boston Laagee club to join the national agreement, arguing one party cannot awaken an agreement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ToursvilLn
Phelps
Boston Association
Boston Laagee
Murray Ready to Fight McGovern Tonight at Eight
Joseph Murray signs to contest McGovern again under London prize ring rules with a forfeit of 50 dollars. The bout is set for this evening at 8 o'clock to decide the match for stakes over 1004 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Murray
McGovern
Murray
Boston and Chicago Baseball Scenes Stir Local Interest
Local patrons expect a busy fall with Boston Leseun convalescent Danny HrewanDpsey and Chicago Association players under five year contracts. Talk of a potential fee for Pitcher Rusty and signings with the Boston team frame a lively pre season scene amid cross city trades and exhibition rumors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danny HrewanDpsey
Boston
Leseun
Pittsburg
McDonald
Baseball and horse racing rumors and reorganizations spill over
The article reports on player movements in baseball with John Ewing, Cleve Clark son, Rusl, and others amid expects of Brockey and Beckley changes in Pittsburgh and Philadelphia. It discusses Canadian horse pacing records in Montreal led by Moose and Diamond, Del Barker’s Mile records, and a potential reinstatement dispute in the National Wing Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Ewing
Cleve Clarkson
Pittsburg
Nichols
New York
Rusl
Chicago
Ersson
Jonning
Clarkson
Barr
Sullivan
Taylor
Brouthers
Joyce
Brooklyn
Canada
Splan
Charley Friel
Windsor
Allie Wee O
Montreal
del Barker
Diamond
Dean Valloan
Rochester
Sying
Tike
National Wing Association
Io A
Morgingfield
Cleveland
Robert
Temple Har
National Association
Mystery as Mrs Bernhardt Vanishes in Chicago
Chicago October 11 Mrs Bernhardt wife of noted oculist disappears amid Board of Trade speculation and large check losses. She reappears in lawyer Samuel W Jacksons office distraught claiming illness and amnesia about recent days as investigators question how funds were obtained and spent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Deserters Not Arrestable In National Jurisdiction Case
In Craniestos Justice Williman rules a captain cannot arrest an articled seaman deserting a British steamer while in U S waters absent a treaty. The state statute clashed with federal commerce power. George Georges is discharged, others fled, defense by Northrop and Menalinger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Craniestos
D. C
United States
Herman Georges
Gwalis
Heinrichs
East Bay
Messrs
Northrop & Menalinger
Justice Williman
Story
Georges
Exposition Closes Amid Crowds and Late-Saturday Activity
The waning Exposition days and cold weather drew more visitors and shoppers than usual on Saturday. Stores stayed active, ticket sellers and depot officials managed crowds, and some intoxicated individuals added to street scenes. A Missionary Society convention will meet in New Castle tomorrow and Wednesday with reports from officers and district representatives.
Tragic shooting in Champaign leaves two injured, one killed
Royal Voorhees was killed and Robert Creque fatally wounded by Daniel Renner following a trivial quarrel after drinking. Renner fled to Tuscala and was later arrested by City Marshal Clancy. Renner is a Laporte, Indiana native. the victim Tuer is linked to Crawfordsville, Ind. The notice ends with an ad for Pilsener Beer by the Iron City Brewing Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Champaign
Ittr
Royal Voorhees
Robert Creque
Daniel Renner
Renner
Tuscala
Marshal Clancy
Lap Rte
Ind
Reque
Crawfordsville
Tuer
Iron City Brewing Co
West Point Faulty Armament and English Deficiency Report
The Board of Visitors to the Military Academy at West Point urges cap maximum cadet strength at 469 and recommends broader representation by state and national nominees. It highlights English and modern language gaps, lack of horsemanship instruction, and calls for modern ordnance or replica wooden guns for training to avoid ridicule and reflect progress in weaponry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Military Academy
West Point
John M. Carson
Corps of
Department of Modern Languages
Academy
Corps of Cadets
United States
Manderson
Pugh
Burrows
Michigan
Scranton
Pennsylvania
Lanham
Texas
Frank A. O'Brien
Kalamazoo
Mich
F. T. Murfee
Marion
Als
James A. Warymiere
San Francisco
Washington, D. C
David W. Payne
Elmira
N. Y
T. S. Peek
Burlington, Vt
Robert C. Fuller
Cambridge
Mass
French Melinite Secret Tied to Emmensite Explosive Find
A Paris and London dispute over melinite reveals it is essentially emmensite, derived from picric acid and emmens acid. Dr. Emmens and Capt. Davin linked to American tests show little secret remains, with both compounds firing safely in high-power guns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmens
France
Wasnutscox
French
War Office
House of Deputies
Sir
William G. Armstrong & Co
Turpin
Trepont
Stephen Hens
Davin
United States
Blaine May Not Return as Secretary of State Set by Toster
A close associate of the administration says it is likely that the Secretary of State will not return. If he does not, John W. Toster will be named to the position. The report comes from Washington on October 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Foster
State Department
Miller
Indiana
Foster
Blaine
Mexico
John W. Toster
Washington
Terret
John Maddox
Wampler
James Neel
Monongahela City
Mer
Schurz on the Streets A Portrait of a Politician Turned Executive
A Baltimore American profile of Carl Schurz, once prominent in politics, now retired from Hamburg American Packet Company presidency. The piece notes his Broadway mornings, peculiar wardrobe including a tall hat, mugwump gait, love of music and Wagner, and questions about his financial status and power dynamics within the company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Schurz
Hamburg-American Packet Company
Metropolis
Schurz
Broadway
Mr. Schurz
Senator Evarts
Washington
New York
Transplanting a cancer a peculiar operation in Berlin
A patient with relapsed breast cancer underwent a skin grafting experiment by Prof Hahn. Three healthy skin grafts were placed on cancerous areas and cancer skin moved to new sites. The patient felt better briefly but died months later as knots grew to cherry stones. Hahn argued cancer could be healed by grafting but was acquitted of unprofessional conduct after investigation.
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Prof
Hahn
Berlin
Eggs with money in them the remarkable hen of New Hampshire
A Portland New Hampshire tale recounts a hen that laid an egg containing a 10 cent piece, with weekly eggs allegedly increasing in value by tenfold. The owner guards details, while the columnist muses on diet and mint encourages speculation about a princely fortune to come.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Hampshire
Harper's
Portland
N. H
Rival Belle Sparks Grudge Over Hatchet Faced Comment
A fragment from a dialogue notes Miss Highup accused of attempting to cut rivals. The rival retorts the claim and mocks the hatchet faced remark, preserving the tense exchange.
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New York Weockir
Legacy of a Poet Pressed by Money Ideals
Washington Sur questions what happened to Scrievens legacy. He did not realize on the funds, instead spending it on publishing poetry, shaping a different realized outcome from the inheritance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Sur
Scrievens
Statue Planned for Hans Christian Anderson in Lincoln Park
A mass meeting of Danish citizens in Chicago today organized fundraising for a statue of Hans Christian Andersen to be erected in Lincoln Park. The event established a dedicated fund and outlined initial plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hans Christian Anderson
Chicago
Lincoln Park
Waldersee Seeks War Resolution at Officers Banquet
Report from Bentz indicates General Count Waldersee told Ninth Army officers at a banquet that Germany will seek a decisive outcome soon. The remarks center on meeting the situation with firm action and resolve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Count Waldersee
Bentz
Ninth Army
Gerstinll
Man Arrested for Cashing $10,000 Fraudulent Check
A man named Des Maines was arrested in this city for cashing a fraudulent $10,000 check drawn on the new Oriental Company. He faces charges related to the check fraud scheme and is in custody.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Maines
New Oriental Company
Canovas Del Castillo Improves Health status
Canovas Del Castillo is so far improved in health as to be able to leave his bed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canovas del Castillo
Mapretm
Corn Is Plentiful With Cars Yet Population Low
The Lowell Courier notes corn is well supplied with cars but the local population is small and hearty, suggesting a sturdy, husky community despite modest numbers.
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Lowell
Georgia Judge Defends Oath Amid Sam Jones Clash
Rome Georgia grand jury session ends with Judge Maddox defending his fines and oath while Sam Jones and Sam Small face scrutiny. The jury endorses the judge, finds 69 true bills, and warns against slander as tensions over preaching and Prohibition rise.
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TITE
Rome
Sam Jones
Sam Small
Law and Order
Maddox
Georgia
Judge Maddox
Definition of fruit stirs debate among scientists
The New York Advertiser discusses differing opinions on what constitutes fruit. botanists define fruit as a mature ovary with seeds, but seedless fruits challenge the definition. The tomato is given as a classic borderline example between fruit and vegetable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Drunken row ends in fatal shooting at workhouse
Louisville report of a drunken altercation at the workhouse where a guard named Dennis Fitzpatrick was fatally shot at 10 o clock. A Letter Carrier named John Me or Dan McAuliffe was arrested along with another suspect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Dennis Fitzpatrick
John Me
Dan McAuliffe
Ireland Mourns Parnell as National Struggle Endures
The article recalls Ireland’s political turmoil from Fenian upheavals to the rise of Charles Stewart Parnell. It credits Parnell with unifying nationalist forces, pressing constitutional reform, and prompting new bills including a push for an Irish Parliament. Ireland mourns at his grave and urged continued resistance with his call to “Hold on, Fight on.”
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ireland
Charles Stewart Parnell
Death of Mrs Purnell’s son prompts long distance messages
Borpestowyx New Jersey October 11. Mrs Purnell, told of her son's death, cabled her daughter in law "God loves and protects you." The reply, signed by Mr Parnell and widowed daughter Mrs Emily Thompson, says "May the love of the Irish people enable you to bear this terrible blow." Dr W Ha, the attending physician, says Mrs Purnell remains bedridden but bears her loss bravely.
Parnell Funeral Noted For Magnitude And Emotion
The Times reports on Mr Parnell funeral noting the large crowd and solemn scene. The piece highlights cultural impact and public emotion as observers describe the ceremony with interest and reverence.
Parisians Hold Wake in Memory of Parnell
Irish extremists in Paris gathered for a wake in memory of Charles Stewart Parnell. Resolutions expressed regret over Ireland’s loss and praised Parnell’s staunch leadership and impact on Irish politics.
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Pari
Paris
Parnell
Ireland
Governor Hovey Invited to Visit Galveston
The Galveston Chamber of Commerce sent a letter inviting Indiana Governor Alvin P. Hovey and accompanying officials to visit on their return from Mexico. They would travel via El Paso and return through Laredo San Antonio and New Orleans, with Galveston offering the freedom of the city and hospitality.
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Galveston
Tex
Chamber of Commerce
Alvin P. Hovey
Indiana
Hovey
Indianapolis
Mexico
United States
Tiyan
Fl Paso
Laredo
San Antonio
New Orleans
Fire causes heavy losses in Maine and Texas
A fire at C. M. Bailey's Sons oil cloth factory in Barleyville Me. caused about 100000 in damage. Four carloads of cotton and a bridge over Spring Creek at Bryan Tex. burned, with losses near 20000. At Lynchburg Ga. a mill fire destroyed Heald's bark mill and Singer's mill. Insurance carried, and local alarms responded. A chimney fire at 8 Frankstown avenue, home of William Dearson occupied by A. Roseman, was quickly controlled with no loss.
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C. M. Bailey
Barleyville
Spring Creek
Bryan
Tex
Lynchburg
Heald
Singer
Laws
No. S
William Dearson
Frankstown Avenue
A. Roseman
Weather Report For Western Pennsylvania West Virginia
The United States Weather Bureau officer in this city furnishes the following. Temperature and rainfall data indicate fair conditions with slightly cooler temperatures and northerly winds for Western Pennsylvania and West Virginia. Ohio shows fair weather with slightly cooler southern areas and stationary temperatures in the north. Northerly winds accompany the changes.
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Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Ohio
United States Weather Bureau
River News and Notes Louisville Items
Weather cloudy and cool with the river falling several inches. The steamer arrivals and departures show movements as boats navigate the currents. The text notes a boat heading to Cincinnati and mentions river conditions affecting schedules.
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Fepacta
AMS
Dispatch
Louisville
Efs
Cincinnatt
River Metrics and City Sends Mixed Readings
Fragmentary report notes arrivals from St Louis and Cherokee, with water levels for several rivers. Observations include River S08 feet and 3 feet 5 inches rises, plus mentions of Cincinnati and Sheffield areas amid unclear station readings.
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Joe Peters
St. Louis
Vicksturg
Cheroker
Menplie
Ohba
Cntra
St Louis
Sheffield
Louis
Unclear Weather Readings From River Gauges Reported
Fragmentary OCR notes show river gauge readings with inconsistent units and terms. Entries include water elevations near a watermark, a 6 foot measurement, a 4 F temperature, a 56 degree note, and references to clouds and rainfall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wannixs
Gossip on the Wharf Delivers Mixed River News
The watercraft scene along the riverfront reports several pleasure yachts observed yesterday with Sinehea on the move. Weather delays affected fleet movements as delegates, including Captainne Neate and Henderson, prepared for a waterways convention in Evansville.
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Tue Mertower
Davie
Patrota Co
W. Batcielon
Brown
Ain
James A
Hemlerson
John A
Evansvilie
Captainne O Neate
Henderson
National Board of Steam Navigation
Steamship Arrivals From Various Ports
Arrival list shows ships from Havre New York and Prague destinations. names garbled but indicates multiple steamships and routes. Destination points include New York and unspecified locales awaiting further clarification.
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Jeenstown
York
Havre
Destructive fire destroys Neel & Wampler plant in McKensport
A massive blaze in McKensport tears through the Neel and Wampler planing mills and lumber yards, valued at over 150000. Fire crews battled flames for hours, with insurers absent, and the firm eyes rebuilding in brick and iron near Walnut and Third Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKenstort
Messrs. Neel & Wampler
McKéespors
Tube Works
W. Deweeg Wood
Walnut Street
First Ward
Walnut
Market
Third Avenue
Fie
Methodist Ministers Fill Washington Pulpits at Ecumenical Conference
Washington October 11 reports that Methodist ministers dominate Ecumenical Conference pulpits across Protestant churches. Choirs mirrored Easter and Christmas layouts, crowds filled seats with standing room scarce. Bishop John Z. Newman, formerly pastor at Metropolitan M E Church, praised Wesley the founder of Methodism. Foreign ministers also delivered sermons at various churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washineton
John Z. Newman
Nebraska
M. E
Wesley
New Mexican tariff drives rush of US goods to Mexico
In San Antonio on October 11, officials at Nuevo Laredo and Piedras Negras report a flood of business as merchants rush goods from the United States to Mexico to dodge the new duties. Nueva Laredo Custom House receipts for September were 190000 dollars, with October expected to exceed that total.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Nuevo Lalvedo
Piedras Negras
Mexico
United States
Nueva Laredo
Ottawa Finance Department Year End Statement Summary
The Finance Department reports for the year ended June 30 that revenue totaled 35,513,007 dollars while expenditures reached 306,275,447 dollars, resulting in a deficit of 270,762,440 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Finance Department
Widow of William Henry Smith To Be Raised To Peerage
Lexpos Oct 12 The Queen will elevate the widow of the Right Hon William Henry Smith to the peerage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra
W. B. Smith
Lexpos
William Henry Smith
Farmers' Deposit National Bank Vaults Advertised
The Farmers' Deposit National Bank promotes its safe deposit vaults at 66 Fourth Avenue offering security strong vaults good ventilation ample light and spacious coupon programs including separate boxes for women with rentals available.
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Farmers’ Deposit National Bank
Fourth Avenue
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