Carey Record Scrutiny and Amateurism Rally In 1890s Sport
A column reviews Carey’s alleged 100 yard dash record and Owen’s prior run, debating even time as a concept and the role of amateurism versus professionalism in sports. It also covers baseball conference talks, cricket eligibility for an All America team, football in Pittsburgh, indoor athletics plans, and pugilistic match chatter including Dixon Murphy and McAuliffe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inderdike
Carey
Anateurs 7
United States
Bes
Building and Loan stock maturity and costs
The Inter-State Building and Loan Association outlines a 6 percent annual rate plus monthly premium for stock maturation. A share of 100 dollars with 60 cents monthly payments matures in 95 months, 3 days, 19 hours, 9 minutes, yielding 18 percent on 96 months cost of 5760 with 4240 profit. Withdrawals allowed anytime with 30 days notice and interest through withdrawal. Contact E. L. Hawley, General Agent, office 605 Penn building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inter-State Building and Loan Association
E. L. Hawley
Peon Building
Monday Overcoat Bargains From Pittsburg Headquarters
The P. C. C. Pittsburg issues a clothing bulletin offering mixed meltons, kerseys, and cassimeres in multiple shades. One lot twisted cheviot with velvet collar listed. Call Monday to choose. Also linen towels offered at special low prices from local shops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corner Grant and
Diamond Sheets
Court House
Trsso Hueus & Hacks
Grand Opening Sale and Plans at Seely's Walls Station
Announcement of a grand opening sale hosted by Seely at Walls station with P B E on Saturday and Monday November 1 and 3 1890 from 1 to 5 30 PM. Details via M F Hipple Co 95 Fourth Ave and C B Seely 6017 Penn Ave. Also mentions cabinet photos and Christmas photography orders at Lies Popular Gallery and Dasess studio with tips for early orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seely
Walls Station
P. BE. R
M. F. Hipple & Co
Fourth Ave
C. B
English Wallpapers Draw Reader Favor for Solid Comfort
Flr Mt Murphy stars in a conventional Irish lad role with warmth and earnestness that appeals to a broad audience. The review notes subdued colors and English house furnishings give an impression of solidity and comfort, matching popular taste.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flr
Murphy
PRELOR suite reupholstered by Haver and ExEnay
Upholstery work announced for the PRELOR suite by Haver and ExEnay located at 33 and 34 Water Court. The note references elegant fittings and yard value measurements from one to three per yard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tisso Hueus & Hacks
Prelor
Haver & ExEnay
Counterfeit Coin Case in U S District Court
John Pfeiffer and Simon Fritz were tried in the United States District Court on counterfeiting charges. Fritz was convicted earlier. McSweeney testified about 118 counterfeit half dollars found in their room at the European Hotel. Pfeiffer claimed Fritz induced him to join the operation and threatened him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Pfeiffer
Simon Fritz
United States District Court
Fritz
Peiffer
Chicago
Murphy
D’ Alleheny
Pfeiffer
United States
McSweeney
Director Seeks Access To Pittsburg Plate Glass Books
John F. Boott files equity suit against Edward and £ L Ford John Pitcairn Artemus Pitcairn and the Pittsburg Plate Glass Company to restrain interference with his duties as director He alleges election by minority stockholders in January and access denial to company books and works including factory access at Ford City He seeks a perpetual injunction to prevent further obstruction of his director rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F. Boott
Edward
L. Ford
John
Artemus Pitcairn
Pittsburg Plate Glass Company
Ford City
Motions Heard In Murder Trials In Criminal Court
In Criminal Court yesterday the motion for a new trial for Frank Grade convicted of first degree murder was postponed to next Saturday at counsel request. The motion date for Alex Killian, also convicted of first degree murder for the Tentum murder, will be fixed this week. Simon Roll of Allegheny was appointed a tipstaff replacing H C Gehler. Few sentences were imposed: George Wood received three years for burglary with felonious intent and one year for assault on the arresting officer. Roddy J Donnell fined six cents and costs for assault and battery. Frank Peterson fined 500 dollars and three months in the workhouse for selling Vaquer without a license. Annie Scinder jailed for one day for larceny. William Sheets fined 100 dollars and one year in the workhouse for keeping a dis orderly house.
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Frank Grade
Alex. Killian
Simon Roll
Allegheny
Criminal Court
H.C. Qehmler
Common Pleas No. 1
George Wood
Batt d&Co
Homewood
Roddy J. C Donnell
Frank Peterson
Annie Scinder
William Sheets
Divorce Suits Filed in Griston Area for Desertion
Seven divorce actions entered yesterday including Dora McAllister versus Agustus McAllister and Rose A Armstrong versus Jacob A Armstrong all citing desertion. Emma Savera seeks divorce from Alexander Sayers for cruel treatment. testimony filed in Linn v Linn and Fachet v Fachet cases noting prior marriages and desertion claims.
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Dora McAllister
Agustus McAllister
Louis Bossier
Marie L. Bossier
Rose A. Armstrong
Jacob A. Armtrong
Anna M. Vaughan
John E. Vaughan
Rose Cable
Dante H. Cable
Rosa Baltimore
James H. Baltimore
Catherine McAndrews
Thomas McAndrews
Emma Savera
Alexander Sayers
Tizzie B. Linn
John Linn
Linn
Theresa Fachet
Josep Fachet
Furn
Tarentum
Tomorrow's Trial List Before the Juges
Common Pleas No 1 entries include Huckenstein versus Nanz Greer versus DeRoy Gombos versus Bauzasz Ewing et al versus North Versalles township Weaver versus Green Partin et ux versus Martinet ux Priberc versus Cappe et ux Barr versus Neely Arbuckles Co versus Coodwick Neely versus Gwin net et al MerGiunes et al versus parton Criminal Court Commonwealth versus William Porter Joseph Leber Mathew Donoherty Kate Riseman Mark Navish Patsey Hollahn William Murnock Margaret Picari Jon Jaal yg fred Greese Harry J Smith Db M Ford Jacob Kig Kate Wengell alias Smith
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Common Pleas No
Huckenstein
Nanz
Greer
DeRoy
Gombos
Bauzasz
Ewing
Kate Riseman
Mark Navish
Patsey Hollahn
Wiliam Murnock
Margaret Picari
Jon J.aalyg
Fred Greese
Harry J. Smith
Db. M. Balford
Jacob Kig
Kate Wengell
Alias Smith
Tenant Seeks 810 000 Damages Over Eviction Incident
Edward Bulger sues George E. Foster M B Hart and Paul Bowman for damages in trespass after his 1887 rental house was repossessed by Foster a Chartiers constable and Hart Leethdale Glass Works agent. Bulger was ejected June 14 with his family alleging $1500 for food loss and $910 000 for his wife’s health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Bulger
George E. Foster
M. B. Hart
Paul Bowman
Foster
Borough of
Chartiers
Hart
Leethdale Glass Works Company
Miscellaneous 19th Century Court and Congregational Notices
Legal and civic notices reported include GEonGEe UPPERMAS petitioning an inquest of lunacy against his wife, the Sharpburg Presby terman Church seeking leave to abandon part of an old burying ground, a suspension of Common Pleas Court No 2 for the week, a Hill Sewer Pipe Company bankruptcy case before the US Supreme Court, a United States suit against a Chicago railroad land in Bellevue continued to a later day, Gunther filing suit for $1000 slander against Dusel, a dissolution petition by J Masn of Acme Company, and Lulu M Boyles’ suit against William with related actions.
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Geongee Uppermas
Sharpburg Presbyterman Church
Old Burying Ground
Common Pleas Cort
Supreme Court
Hill Sewer Pipe Company
William Meacohey
United States Supreme Court
Bankrape
United States
Beesore
Chicago Railroad
Bellevue
Gunther
Charles Dusel
Duweel
Dussel
Local notices and civil actions in the county
A slate of civil suits includes damages for slander of $800 awarded to Plaintiffs against a party in the athside. Vox Bros. attaches $21 50 and interest from November 4, 184 for a bill of household furniture. An Oakdale U P Church charter petition lists R W Wallace and others as incorporators. A habeas corpus petition seeks Timothy Barrett’s release from the workhouse, claiming illegal six month confinement. An Orphans’ Court petition aims to compel guardian A Jarratt to account for ward funds. New patents from O D Levis and others advertise patent services and devices across various industries.
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Fauset
Foryerday
Athside
Vox Bros
John Teemer
Oakdale U. P
R. W. Wallace
John Woods
W. J. McGee
H. O. McFarland
H. Sturgeon
J. R. Sturgeon
W. L. Thompson
Robb
J. G. S'mpson
Timothy Barrett
Barrett
McKenna
Orphans’ Court
Jarratt
William
Garrett
Fall and Winter Opening at Dickson the Tailor
Nobby suits and overcoating offered at Dickson the Tailor corner Filth Ave and Wood St on the second floor. Telephone 1558.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dickson the Tailor's
Filth Ave
Wood St
Station News: Railroad Listings and Local Contacts
A fragment notes Lots Walls Lots station on a Saturday near the railroad. For particulars see M F Hipple & Co at 96 Fourth Ave or C B Seely at 6017 Peno Ave.
Velvet and Plush Fabrics and Sundry Housewares
Special feature announces Velvets and plushes with prices from $1 to $4 a yard, fabrics 24 inches wide, plus plushes and desirable colorings from 75 cents to $150 a yard. Mentions various shops and owners, including J G Bennett Co and others, with no price changes this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ussu Hucus & Hacer
Lodges Expand Charters and Lodge Activities Progress
D 8 O Strickler lists charter details for Lawrenceville lodge. Leechburg backs a strong charter list for next week. Supreme Treasurer Godfrey leaves for the Southwest. Fraternity leaders visit, meetings held, and activites planned across New York State, Pittsburgh area lodges, and Carnegie Hall entertainment with noted artists and speakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. Strickler
Lawrenceville
Leechburg
KR. J. Godfrey
Ppe
Southwest
Welcome Lodge No. 6 in Wheeling to form new charter list
Altoona awaits a fine charter list as Welcome Lodge No. 6 Wheeling West Virginia eyes expansion with 15 new members. Center Avenue No. 4 shows steady growth while Philadelphia’s Vernon Lodge pushes broom and revives activity. Grand Recorder McNair’s booklet spurs a revival across the jurisdiction as fraternal visits boost recruitment. Manchester Lodge No. 2 Allegheny plans musical entertainment and a lodge institute in Johnstown with officers assisting. Osmond announces Twenty second anniversary events and a new Johnstown lodge tomorrow evening.
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Altoona
Welcome Lodge No. 6
Wheeling. W. Va
Center Avenue No. 4
Vernon Lodge
Philadelphia
Workman
Ford
McNair
Dunn
Babst
Johnstown
Osmond
Illinois Adopts Select Knights of America Title
In a late session the Grand Legion voted unanimously to sever ties with the Supreme Legion and the A. O. U. W. and adopt the Select Knights of America title aligning with Pennsylvania. The First Regiment Reception Committee meets Tuesday evening and regiment officers meet Wednesday at Central Hotel 7 40 p m. Colonel Lewis invites muster of as many First Regiment comrades as possible for a gathering under the new ritual.
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Illinois
Grand Legion
Pennsylvania
Supreme Legion
Select Knights of America
Central Hotel
Foungstown Legion
Lewis
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Allegheny Athletic Club
Kitchener
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Prince of Wales
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George Dixon
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Cai McCarthy
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McCarthy
London
Wallace
Pelican Club
SLI
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Thesday Johnson
Johnson
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Myer
Europe
McAuliffe
Bowen
Carney
Dempe7
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Fizsimmons
Pringle
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Dursis & McWarth
Fifth Avenue
Trisso
Shaun Rave
Bie
Mr. Murphy
Sixth St. Usu
Dasess
W. HL Barker
Market Street
Pittsburg Plate Glass
Griston
Court House Cullings
J. Masn
Acme Company
Lulu M. Boyles
O. D. Levis
G. F. Wilson
New Castle
Oace
Charles Osterling
Barnhart Mills
William H. Maddock
David Leppy
Mansfield
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Robert Dinsmore
Weston
W. Va
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Revena
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Renovi
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Ardmore
E. G. Ellwood
Alleghany
Peasy
Murray
Larry. Donavan
Shaun Rhae
Ste William T. Lewis
South Walesa
Dobbs
Jardiniers
Dursis & McWatts
Thssu Jewelers
Su Hayes & Keenan
J. G. Bennett & Co
J. G. Bennett & Cou
J. G. Benner & Co
Order of Scion
James M. Collins
Springdale
Supreme Office
New York State
Hunter Lodge
Turtle Creek
Carnegie Hall
Supreme
William Adams
Wilmerding
Solon
Sopreme
William H. Gaskill
Meadville
William C. McKelvey
Parkera
C. L. McMillen
Brother McMillen
Hazelwood Lodge
Godfrey and
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Weldemier
Godfrey
Beamy
Thumm
Friendship German Lodge
C. G. Barnes
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W. EK. Coovert
EV. Clark
Denver
Cal
Rene Lawson
Giften
Washington
Irene Sample
Mia
Edith Harrin
Annie Finney
Dan Cable
Neeper
Welford S. Bailey
Allegheny City
Welcome Council United Rcne Connell
Welcome Council No. 134
Commandery
Washington Monument
City Hall
Post Councilors’ Association
State Council of
New Jersey
Star of the West Conncil
Harry McKain
A. M. Andrews
James Moffatt
George Wall
Frank Morton
Monument Fund
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Pride of the West
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Central Lodges
Sons of St
K.G. Eten
Louis E. Stilts
Knights of the Golden
Barnesen
Federal Council No. 10
Royal Arcanum
Arlegneny
Luther
Mendel's Hall
Ohio Street
Sick Benefit League
Lovalhanna
Unity Connells
J. van Dyck
Penn Avenue
van Dyck
DE. J. van Dyck
Pittebhurg
oclSsau
K. Smit
Liberty
Col. Smithfield
Keachs Mammoth Casi and Credit House
Welsh
Phoenic
Rochester
Ideal
Turk and Voss
Keech’s
Penn Ave
Cash and Credit House
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