Sullivan Fight Plans and Pugilists Waiting in Town
The article describes Sullivan and his backers awaiting pay and ventures as promoters discuss a Sullivan benefit in New York. Corbett’s offer of $1,000 for a box is noted. The city fills with anxious pugilists facing financial strain while talent exits town and fans lament the sunless day for boxing. The mood remains wary as funds are scarce and hopes hinge on future arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan
New York
Corbett
Sol
Despair in Sullivan bout as bets collapse and Roche covers loss
The article recounts Sullivan's defeat with Jack McAuliffe visibly distressed in his corner. Roche revealed a large stake on Sullivan, attempting to back him with £15,250 plus additional funds. Amid losses, others like John Kelly and a Manhattan betting circle suffered, while gamblers hedge bets and await further action from Parson Davies and Peter Jackson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan
Corbett
McAulifs
New Oxutans
Jack McAuliffe
Jock
Dick Roche
Roche
Jack
Dirk Roche
Iene
Charley Johnson
Jimny Wakely
Percy Rockwell
Parson Davies
Eaen
Peter Jackson
Ot Dim Corbett Keeya
Corbett Wife James J Corbett Faces Early Start in New Champion Era
New York September reports that Mrs James J Corbett, wife of the newly crowned world boxing champion, rises early to greet the day and share in the public excitement surrounding the sport and its rising stars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seliven
Bim
New York
James J. Corbett
Corbett Headlines and Telegram Readings From Crescent City
Mrs Corbett received a telegram this morning suggesting her husband Jim Corbett is in a merry mood in New Orleans. The message says cherries are ripe and he and friends are enjoying themselves, while his movements on return remain unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fasband
Sullivan
Sulivan
Sire Corbett
Mr. Corbett
Corbett Celebrated After Victory At Southern Athletic Club
After last night’s victory Corbett arrived at the Olympic Club with about 2,000 guests cheering. He declined to drink, citing milk as enough, and later sent letters to his wife and parents detailing the life changing win. He praised Sullivan’s fair contest and will rejoin his touring troupe with a $45,000 check to be presented on stage.
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Beche
Sullivan
Jack
Roche
McAuride
Myer
Skelly
John Kelly
New York
John
Manhattan Athletic Club
New York City
Manhattan
Bill Brady
Brady
Otter
Manhattan Club
Benner
New Orleans
Mr. Blake
Arthur B. Conway
Saratoga
Corbett
Conney
Sully
Oncor
New Onceans
Olympic Club
Southern Athletic Club
Cymnasium
J. J. Buhner
Billy Delaney
Rman
Hoe
Olypsc Club
Jim
Sullivan Going Home After Victory in a Pacetious Mood
Sullivan leaves the gym amid cheers and a crowd outside the Galena sleeper. He rides to the depot in a Pullman charter with Crecent express due to depart. Inside the car he sleeps, while companions and onlookers remark on his battered face and lighter mood during the journey home.
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Bat Maochin
Shake Hill
Opieayss
Sullivan
Gymnastic Club
Galena
Queen
Charlie Johnson
Dan Murphy
Sulllivan
Johnson
Wilmerding Woman Nears Action Over Neighbor Disturbances
Henry L White reports neighbors in Wilmerding involved in a dispute with his wife. He claims Mrs Kelly pulled his wife’s hair, Mrs Roscoe threatened to kill, and Nancy Martin attempted arson by burning the house. They appeared before Alderman Burns last evening, but no case was formed.
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Henry L. White
Wilmerding
Mrs Kelly
Mra Roscoe
Nancy Martin
White
Kelly
Nane Martin
Alderman Burns
RAN THE GAUNTLET AS DETECTIVE DEPUTIES WATCHED
A mass beating and harassment of 127 non union men moved through Homestead between mills and restaurants in front of coal and iron police, deputies and Major Crawford as onlookers. The Chief Deputy Gray pledged investigation, while Carnegie officials and militiamen faced criticism for inaction.
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Homestead
Gray
Allegheny County
Coal and Iron Police
Carnegie
Advisory Board
Eighth Avenue
Crawford
Mertz
Drs- Patch
Curtin
Alleheny
Potter
Coal and Iron
Paul Oldshue
Oldshoe
Munhall Hollow
Sickness At Homestead Brings Four To West Penn Hospital
Four men were admitted to West Penn Hospital from Homestead with choleraic diarrhea. Dr. Elder reports a common summer illness, with several mild cases at Homestead not seriously ill. Names unavailable. he notes occasional arrivals of similar brief illnesses but no serious Homestead cases yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Penn Hospital
Mille
Homestead
Elder
Attorney confident on Hugh O'Donnell and others expected in court
W. J. Brennen, attorney for Hugh O'Donnell, Hugh Ross and Burgess McLuckie, says he does not know their present whereabouts but asserts there is no doubt they will appear when their cases are called in court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Brennen
Hugh O’donnel
Hugh Ross
Burgess McLuckie
Printing Costs and Waste in the Alderman’s Office
An Alderman laments printing and paper expenses noting he spent about 150 for printing stone last year. He explains large office demand, potential costs for other Aldermen, and the challenge of keeping paper clean and usable, often discarding much due to soiling despite storage in boxes.
Embezzlement Charge Traced to Akron Arrest
Morris Solomon, a clerk for Sampson and Werner, was arrested in Akron on embezzlement allegations. The suit claims he falsified accounts and stole 2200 dollars, using a scheme to split funds with the firm and credit only half to payers. Police traced him from this city to Baltimore, Harrisburg, Scranton, and Akron. an officer will be sent to bring him back.
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Morris Solomon
Sampson & Werner
Akron
Solomon
Baltimore
Harrisburg
Scranton
Southside Crowd In City For Sullivan Corbett Fight
An old timer described a rare Southside exodus to the city as news bulletins on the Sullivan Corbett bout drew thugs, dead beats, sports and gamblers into town. He noted a heavy, unusual stream crossing the Smith Field Bridge within 24 hours.
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Southside
Smithfield Bridge
Muldoon Charges on Training in Boston Bout
Muldoon the wrestler voiced doubts about Corbett's fitness after last week's city visit. He cited Corbett sweating during drills, claiming poor training left him soft and unready. He said Sullivan would not heed advisers and was difficult to control.
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Muldoon
Corbett
John L
Boston
Sullivan
Upright piano offered at a very low figure
Local listing notes an upright piano in need of quick sale at minimal price. Advertisement from Milion & Hoxxz at 77 Fifth Avenue, with additional insurance pitch for cholera concerns urging action at once. Pittsburg.
Big scheme lowers Davis Island dam to flush river
Immense amounts of disinfectants used daily as a river cleansing plan progresses. The Davis Island dam bear trap is lowered to create a strong current, washing filth from sewers and river bottoms toward Lock No 1. 15 men from the Navigation Company assist, delivering 300 million gallons of fresh water to aid cleaning efforts and improve river quality.
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Davis Island
Monongahela Navigation Company
Monongahela
Lock No. L
No. 1
Wood Street
T. P. Roberts
Davis Island Dam
Brown
Children's Dongola Patent Tipped Spring Heel Button Shoes
Childrens Dongola patent tipped spring heel button shoes offered in sizes 8 to 11 at 65 cents per pair.
Allegheny Mayor Pushes Police Magistrate Ordinance
Mayor Kennedy of Allegheny presses the council to advance the ordinance creating the police magistrate office. The measure was not raised at Monday night’s meeting. The mayor says he can endure the delay, but remains anxious to act.
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Kennedy
Allegheny
Uncil
City Death Rate Report Shows Sharp Weekly Rise
The Bureau of Health report for the week ending September 3 records 113 deaths. Typhoid caused 83 deaths, consumption 9, cholera diarrhea 20, and other causes the remainder. Of the deceased 46 were under 1 year old, 17 between 1 and 2, four between 70 and 80, and one over 80. Pittsburg residents numbered 74, others 10, with the rest aliens. five were coroner's cases. Population 255,000 yields an annual death rate of 2 percent. One new scarlet fever case and four diphtheria cases were reported citywide yesterday.
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Bureau of Health
Pittsburg
United States
Stag's Head Hosiery Line Promises Value and Quality
Full assortment of Stag's Head stockings in black and unbleached cotton and fleece lined in multiple weights and sizes. Silk hosiery praised for finish and dye, fast blacks in cottons, fleece lined options at cut prices, and special silks at 2 to 3 dollars per pair. Autumn undergarments offered in cotton, merino, wool and silk with low prices claimed.
Two Men Impersonate Officers on Gallagher Street
Two men in citizens' clothes pretended to be health officers in Allegheny's Second ward yesterday afternoon. They went through several houses seeking theft, but no property was taken. Superintendent Muth urges residents to beware and notes that real health and police officers wear uniforms.
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Oldshue
Stu
John Dierkin
Advisory Board
Carnegie
Pat Farrell
Dierkin
Farrell
Potter
John Osborne
Homestead
S. J.gessner
Osborne
Bureau of Health
Allegheny City
Allegheny
Locust Street
Yesterda
Kennedy
Gallagher Street
Muth
Alleheny
EXPECTED 10 RESIGN Chief Brown Kenady to Appoint New Meat and Milk Inspector
Chief Brown Kenady plans to appoint a new Meat and Milk Inspector as McCutcheon resigns from the Bureau of Health on the 31st. Rumors of discharge persist, but Brown says no dismissal occurred and resignation is expected soon. The next appointee should have strong chemistry and anatomy knowledge and meat handling experience. McCutcheon, a Twenty-first ward resident, secured the post amid Brown’s tenure, with many friends defending him in previous attempts to remove him.
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McCutcheon
Bureau of Health
Brown
Chief Brown
Inspector McCutcheon
Twenty-first Ward
Upright Piano Left for Sale at Great Bargain
UPRIGHT PIANO AT MELLOR HORNE S. A very low figures, a upright piano has been left for sale and will be offered at a great bargain as the owner must see it at once. Metton & Hornes, Warerooms 77 Fifth avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milion & Hoxxz
Waterooms
Fifth Avenue
Metton & Hornes
JUGUS & ACKE Cloak Dupart's Floor Fall Line Opens
JUGUS & ACKE announce on the second floor a fall collection of ladies wraps jackets and capes. The display features the largest and best lines yet from England France and Germany with low prices. Imported pattern wraps are a specialty and jackets come in cheviot and worsted at 8 10 and 12 dollars. Mackintosh styles are plentiful.
Autumn gloves offer new styles from major brands
Complete assortment of Jouvin Trefousse Alexe Andre Beynier and Foster kid gloves now ready at special values in Biarritz. Weaves suede mousquetaire at 31.25 and a new four button pique street glove at 2. The shades are new and every pair is a bargain.
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Jouvin
Alexeandre
Beynier
Foster
Biarritz
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