Race Standstill Between McClelland and Priddy Sparks Debate
National League Stars 70 Jump reports failed terms between E. C. McClelland and Peter Priddy over a future foot race. Both runners issue broad challenges with varied dates and stakes, deposits, and open bids while backers press for a fair agreement and a definitive race to crown the champion distance runner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. C. McClelland
Peter Priddy
Priddy
McClelland
Triddy
Ron
Pippy
Band
Ote
Major Player Shifts Hint at Strong 1890 League Lineups
The Sporting Life reports the Players' League plans major overhauls with leaders like Johnson and Kelly swapping roles, Stovey taking Boston management, and key talent from National League teams joining the eight clubs. Central board aims to purge disloyal figures and balance strength across teams ahead of next season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Sporting Life
Wagner
Comiskey
Johnson
Cleveland Club
Clevelands
Cleveland
Kelly
Harry Stovey
Bostons
Hab
Players League
New York
Lut Hers
National League
Gypenenora
Boston
Brooklyn
Chicago
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Louisville
Columbus
Athletic Association
The St Vincent Knockabouts edge Jadonville State in close game
The St Vincent Knockabouts defeated Jadonville State in a tight contest Saturday. Quinlivan starred on the mound with several key strikeouts, lifting St Vincent to a narrow win in a game of high tension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Vincent
Jadonville
Quinlivan
Knockabouts Triumph Over Stars In Ballpark Tilt
Earned runs favor the Knockabouts as Howie hits a three base hit and How Umpire Joe Martin calls a close strike. Diebold drives in two runs for the Stars while Oulslivan also scores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradenville Stars
Pnodencey
Howiey
Tan
Diebold
Oulslivan
Joe Martin
Homewood Driving Park To Hold Two Daily Races
The Homewood Driving Park directors set two running races daily at the upcoming meeting with purses of 3150 per race. Races will cover one mile three quarters and a half mile. Promising entries are expected as the runners return after a long absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homewood Driving Park
Gillen
Bissell
W. A. Nimick
A. G. Pratt
O' Neil
McCrackex
Homewood
Cleveland
Nikirk
Priddy
McClelland
FE. Rippery
Rontest
Sullivan
Ryan
Mita Mace
Glasgow
Puritan Athletic Club
Uwees Dempsey
Fitzsimmons
Ipsey
W. J. Barn
Frank
England
New York
Sporting Notes Hint at Sparse Regatta and Big Trades
Local regatta unlikely this year as notes on many-season trades and signings fill the page. Mentions Mornie versus Clevelands, Cleveland teams, and possible moves by Comiskey Cooney and Denny Lyong, plus rivalry chatter and training notices across leagues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mornie
Clevelands
Cleveland
Thrreau
St. Louis
Comiskey
Philadelphia
Cooney
P. L
Comisney
Cincinnati
Denny Lyong
Athletics
Cal McCarth
Dixie
Raider Bernat
Pittsburg
Forest City
Dave Foutz
Brooklyn C. L
Alf Mitchell
Teff Wall
Johnny Heagan
Minor Police Items From Allegheny Ward
Yesterday was unusually quiet with officers in Allegheny reporting seven prisoners for disturbance and fines of five dollars each. Arrests included Steve Bupprres John Craimilie and Henry Dorsheck for drunken disorderly conduct near 20 Old Avenue with 30 day sentences. Magistrate Stecor disposed of five ward cases including Charles Moors for assault and battery and William Atwell for larceny. Jon TM CLARK was caught trying to sell a gold ring for a dollar on Smithfield Street. Johansa Muloghay and Annie Trainer received 90 day terms for drunkenness and disorderly conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Atwell
Macistrate iMoenna
Jon ™ Clark
Roach
Smithfield Street
Johansa Mulogahy
Annie Trainer
What People Are Doing In Milwaukee And Nearby
Bremer Pabst of Milwaukee travels with his family on a Western train returning from the Fatherland carrying a large blood hound. William Truby assumes duties today as the new Pittsburg and Western road superintendent. J H Lawrence of Helens Montana visits the Duquesne to buy material for a new electric road. J R Hart of Washington and L E Kinch of Altoona stay at the Seventh Avenue Hotel. A Leo Weil, trust attorney, left for the West on the limited last evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Hart
Washington
L. E. Kinch
Altoona
Seventh Avenue
A. Leo Weil
Southside resident nearly killed by horse trampling
Milton Kline, a well known Southside man, was nearly trampled to death when a horse stepped on him about 10:30 last night. Found insensible near Carson street, his left ear torn by the shoe and other serious injuries followed. He was taken to the Southard Hospital by Officer Habe. Friends say he was not addicted to liquor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton Kline
Kline
Carson Street
Habe
Goutharde Hospital
Kiine
President Harrison Visits Cresson Parish Service
President Harrison and Mrs. Harrison attend a Presbyterian service in Cresson with Anglican clergy presiding. Miss Jeannette Halford sings Handel during a sacred concert. The President walks daily, gains a cherubic face, and plans to ease the money market with McKinley allies as talks extend into February 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cresson Stroxas
Harrison
Frederick ©. Cowper
Washington
Cresson
Pittsburg
Jeannette Halford
Dent
Park Cottage
McKinley
United Brethren Appointments at Parkersburg Conference
The United Brethren annual conference at Parkersburg announced appointments across districts including West Columbia, Jackson, Parkersburg, Buckhannon, and Barbour. Presiding elders named for each district and station list several ministers and circuits in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parkersburg
United Brethers
West Columbia District
H. L. Poling
Jackson District
Bragg
Union
W. M. Slaughter
Bethel
A.C. Halterman
Thirteen
G. W. Praigie
Woon
E. W. Crall
Fair Plain
J. W. Carder
Glenwood
Buckhannon
R. A. Hitt
P. E
G. Y. Palmer
Braxton
A. F P. Sella
J. G. Johnson
Maflin
J. B. Harris
Irondale
C. A. Cox
Barbour
J. 8. Stephens
Glade
D. W. Cunningham
Buckhannon Academy
S. A. Shannaberge
Former Principal Arrest Sparks Sensational Tale
Special telegram from New Castle reports Charles F. Fullerton, 90, ex West New Castle principal, arrested by detectives in Wheel ing on charges tied to Rebecca Cox, 17. Cox swore an August incident involved a man with a revolver, tying her hands. her father vows to prove the tale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Disrarom
New Castle
Charles F. Fallerton
West New Castle
Wheeling
Fullerton
Rebecca Cox
William Cox
Edenga
Miss Cox
Woods
Train Yard Tragedy Kills Two Men in Ohio Rail Yard
A fatal accident at the Cimcinonati Hamilton and Dayton Railroad yards in Lima leaves Dallas Carter and Conductor Charles Smith dead after tank cars loaded with oil derail and crush them. Brakeman Miles survives serious injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lima
Cimcinonati
Hamilton
Dayton
Chicago and Atlantic
Dallas Carter
Charles Smith
Miles
Combine of Stone Cutters Forming Trade Union
Preliminary arrangements are under way to form a Stone Cutters Union of the building trades in Pittsburgh. A delegation from Pittsburgh visited yesterday, noting large numbers of stonecutters and bricklayers locally. Two delegates are in Baltimore attending a national convention to organize a National Union of stonemasons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mckeespont
Stone Cutters’ Union of the
Building Trades
Pittsburg
Baltimore
National Union of
Stonemasons
New Catholic Church Dedicated in New Casine
The First a Church was formally dedicated today with Rev Mr Putnam of Temple Baptist Church officiating. The project cost about 20,000 dollars and an additional 7 dollars was raised to cover remaining expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Casine
Mr. Putnam
Temple Baptist Church
Feenes
Ex Engineer Arrested For Restaurant Robbery
H L Tibbetts a known ex engineer on the Ohio River Railroad was arrested on a charge of robbing the restaurant and saloon of John Busch on Ann Street in Parkersburg on September 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parkersburg
H. L. Tibbetts
Ohio River Railroad
John Busch
Ann Street
Prospectors Reopen Gold Hill Mining boom in West Virginia
Special Telegram reports Gold Hill in Perensevne West Virginia again sees gold mining activity on September 14. Prospectors toil with fair prospects as two mineralogists from Washington City join the work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perensevne
W. Va
Gold Hill
Fair Ennee
Washington City
Man Shot Dead in Ros Traver by Charles Birrell
Yesterday in RosTraver Pennsylvania Joseph Minney was shot and killed by Charles Birrell a Black man. Minney died of fatal wounds while Birrell fled and was reported at large in the area. The shooting occurred in the afternoon and Minney was in a critical condition before death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RosTraver
Joseph Minney
Charles Birrell
Farmer dies in gun accident at Pareebsburg
Daniel Du, a well known farmer, was killed in Pareebsburg when a gun discharged accidentally during a routine task on September 14. Authorities reported no foul play suspected in the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel du
New Window Glass Trust Nears Operation
A special telegram from Ken Gines Syndicate reports a forthcoming window glass trust. Each factory must contribute 5,000 dollars or equivalent, with one delegate per factory and a board of directors to control production and distribution. Dividends are payable every six months based on business done.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ken Gines
Frrexiay
New Window Glass Syndicate
Or Trust
Competing Gas Company Forms in Greensburg Area
A rival gas company forms led by J. W. Moore as president and Wilson Bauchman as treasurer amid rate hikes by Greensburg Fuel Company and Cambria Company. The new firm plans to issue $100,000 in stock and offer five and ten year contracts at current rates as Latrobe residents seek coal again after Cambria refuses to lower prices. Jeannette also raises rates, signaling gas as a costly luxury.
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Greensburg Fuel Company
J. W. Moore
Coke Man
W. &. Byers
Wilson Bauchman
Barclay Bank
Latrobe
Cambria Company
Jeannette
Honored the Knight at Knights of Pythias meeting
At the DunBanx Knights of Pythias gathering on September 14 Rev. Peter C. Conaway, Methodist Protestant Church chaplain, received a handsome uniform from Castle Hall No. 410 and First Regiment of the uniformed rank. Major W. S. spoke, with readings by H. G. Smith and music from Connellsville’s cornet band. A large assembly attended and a bountiful repast followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Conaway
H. G. Smith
Connellsville
Forgotten Crime Unearthed During Race Course Grading
Workmen grading a new race course at Cattlettsburg Park near the Big Sandy unearthed the body of Milburn Ross, a farmer murdered at Hampton City in 188. Clothing matched Ross, and police suspect the same gang of toughs connected to the old crime. No legal action completed due to lack of arrest findings at the time.
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Wheeling
Cattlettsburg Park
West Virginia
Milburn Ross
Hampton City
Pittsburg Knights Welcome Wheeling Commandery
A special telegram from Wheeling reports Pittsburg Knights of St. George arriving at 9:30 this morning. They visited Manerchor Hall and were formally received into the Pittsburg regiment at 4 o clock with Colonel Kunkel and staff presiding. The two commanderies plan a picnic tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheeling
Pittsburg
Knights of St. George
Manerchor Hall
Kunkel
Frum
Sveir
Etzel
Westinghouse Wins 17000 Electric Light Plant Contract
Special telegram from Hlatrsville reports the contract for a 17000 dollar electric light plant awarded to Westinghouse. Initial plan calls for 40 arc lights on streets including stores and many private homes to be illuminated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hlatrsville
Westinghouse Company
Maryland Law School Bars Colored Students Admission
The Maryland Law School will admit no more colored students. After two colored graduates Cummins and Johnson, two more applicants Hawkins and Dozer were denied reentry. White students protested, regents cited opposition and risk to the school, and Hawkins plans Howard University study.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Maryland Law School
Cummins and Johnson
W. Ashbie Hawkins
John L. Dozer
John P. Poe
Law
Medical
Dental
Law School
Poe
Terkine
Hawkins
Towson
Doster
Howard University
Washington
Over 8 000 Barrels Unfavorable State of Affairs
Wildwood news reports a week of oil drilling activity in the Wildwood field with new wells and increased production. The Young well produced about 400 barrels daily but others show varied results as operators evaluate sand depth and geological location amid rising output and pipeline capacity concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wildwood
Simpson Farm
Dispatch
Greenlee & Forst
Forst
Yellow Pine Convention Adjourns Sets New Meeting
The Yellow Pine Convention finished its business and adjourned to meet in New Orleans on December 1. The Prices Committee recommended an advance of 75 cents to 1 dollar per 1 000 feet. General Greely was proposed for membership in the American Association for the Advancement of Bolenos at a recent Indianapolis meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
New Orleans
General Greely
American Association For the Advancement of Bolenos
Indianapolis
Oil industry struggles slow new wells amid price drop
Unfavorable oil markets depress drilling as producers delay new work while some push for independent pipelines. Several wells report strong or rising flows in fields led by Nesbitti No. 4 and Colbert No. 8, with oil showing near modern sands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard
Nesbitti
Reid Nesbit
Young Bros
Charles E. Shannon
Colbert Co
J. C. Brandon
Wahl, Bishop & Co
Heid, Burtner, Logan & Co
Mt. Chestnut
Franklin and Millerstown Oil Developments Reach New Horizons
Gray sand developments at Two Mile Run near Franklin spur new activity in Sugar Creek and Oakland townships. Dunbar & Co drill a 40 barrel well with another rig ready, while investors like Jacob Sheasly and W B Bredin lease large tracts. Marietta’s Barnsdall reports a new 12 mile gas line and extensive gas prospects with high pressures. Millerstown field sees about 20 wells in progress as multiple outfits report production and drilling across several farms.
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The
Forest Oil Company
Young Farm
Griffith & Miller
Ringeisen
Finegan & Downing
Wallace Farm
Venanco County
Frank
Money Farm
Galbraith & Lytle
Nesbit & Co
Henry Snyder
Sheasly & Grant
Eichener
Jacob Sheasly
Thomas Carter
Robert Nesbit
Smith Farm
Algeo
Redman
Patchell Run
Mar=y Connor
Cooperstown
Franklin
Two Mile Run
Allegheny River
Sugar Creek
Oakland
Dunbar & Co
Venango County
Cranberry
Lewis Ard
Lang McDonald
Sam Beatty
Hender& Marks
Scott Farms
W. B. Bredin
Franklin Savings Bank
Alexander
George Turner
Das Turner
Huff
Seibert
Taylor
Bredin
Marietta
T. M. Barnsdall
Fifteen Run
A. W. Lewis
Manufacturers’ Gas Company of
Bradford
Gar
Oil Wells Hit Shallow Sand Near Parkersburg
The Caldwell oil well in Parkersburg now pumps 20 barrels daily after striking a shallow sand on Calf creek near the Bartlett wells. Plans call for several additional wells in the Hadfen da area. The Stillwell test well reportedly struck at 2350 feet but is plugged and guarded to secure more territory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parkersburg
C. T. Caldwell
Calf Creek
Bartlett
Dispatch
Stillwell
H. McClintock
ROW AMONG ANARCHISTS Curiaco
A dispute within the Pioneer Aid and Support Association over pensions to Mrs. A. E. Parsons and Mrs. Christine Spies led to a crucial vote. The Central Labor Union submitted a written protest. supporters favored continuing subsidies, while critics argued the women were self supporting. The union may withdraw from the aid group amid the controversy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curiaco
Apostles of Anarchy
Pioneer Aid and Support Association
A. E., Parsons
Christine. Spica
Central Labor Union
West Lake Street
Aid
Weather Record Fragment for Rao Area
Incomplete OCR shows temperatures with 71 as maximum, 8 as minimum, and mean values for Rao area. Missing context and dates limit full interpretation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rao
Weather Bulletin Reports Atlantic Rim Wet and Cold Snap
The bulletin notes rainy and disagreeable weather along the Atlantic states with scattered showers in the Dakotas. A cold wave dropped 15 to 20 degrees in the middle Atlantic region, New York 17 degrees cooler than Saturday, and warmth prevailing west of the Pennsylvania mountains. The Northwest shows a developing storm likely to bring rain, while the Western states stay warm.
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Atlantic
Dakotas
Middle Atlantic
New York
Pennsylvania Mountains
River Conditions Across Cities Report
A special telegram reports river levels and weather across Morgantown Brownsville Wheeling Cincinnati Louisville Memphis and St Louis. Observations note varying heights from 1 to 9 feet with rising falling and standing conditions paired with cloudy clear or pleasant skies and mentions departures and canal activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgantown
Wheeling—Hiter
Bea Mar
Pittsburg
Keystone State
Cincinnati
Camp
Louisville-River
Meemphis
Vicksavusg
Clear
St. Louis
Unclear Seafaring Notice From From Aurania to New York
Fragmentary steamship notes show routes between New York, Liverpool, Rome, Hamburg and Havre with scattered ship names and destinations, but many words are garbled, leaving incomplete voyage details and dates. The readable items mention arrivals or connections around major ports but lack coherent timeline or context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aurania
York
Liverpool
Rome
New York
Liverpool Boland
London
Hamburg
Havre
Wheat Fire Destroys Fresno Milling Warehouse
Fire at dawn ruined the Fresno Milling Company warehouse and its wheat inventory. The blaze, started by a discarded pipe or cigar, left Frank Rosecrans severely burned and likely fatally injured. The warehouse valued at 8000 dollars and wheat worth about 80000 dollars were both fully destroyed by the fire in central Fresno.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fresno
Cal
Fresno Milling Company
Frank Rosecrans
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Window Glass Trust
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Combine OF Stone Cutters
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Wheeling Knights of St. George
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Wil Blaze
Patterson, Griffith & Muller
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Fisher Oil Company
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Arbuckle Farm
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Melarkey & Co
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New Gray Sand District
Millerstown
Hunter & Cummings
Michael McCrea
Pontius
James C. Redd & Co
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Stevens& Co
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Crasscae Aceseerse
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Paris
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Dorchester
Masa
Egypt
Ocent Cigars
L.goldsmit & Bro
Liberty St
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Jacksons
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