Amateurs in sport and the Carroll Bowen boxing clash
A Pittsburgh reader reviews amateur definitions and enforcement, cites rigid rules from the National Associations of Amateur Athletes of America and the Amateur Athletic Union, and warns clubs may be using pay and substitutes. He praises Jimmy Carroll and Andy Bowen for their New Orleans bout, notes prospects of future matchups, and mentions boxing plans involving Dempsey, Fitzsimmons, Slavin, and McAuliffe amid club stakes and public interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tam
Pittsburg
Amateur Athletes of America
Amateur Athletic Union of the
United States
Ms Iinn Wa
Jimmy Carroll
Andy Bowen
New Orleans
Lord Palmerston
England
John Gaily
House of Commons
Gally
Gregson
Bowen
Carroll
Weno
Gee
America
Myer
McAuliffe
Myers
Defest
Jim Carney
London
Carney
Fitzsimmons
Jack Dempsey
Dempsey
Dempssy
Jack Sullivan
Jack Dem
Jack McAuliffe
Rumors and Realignments in the Players' League Discussed
A seasoned correspondent weighs rumors about player departures if Hadon remains as manager. He notes Beckley Staley Carroll and Maul consider leaving, hints at winter remodeling, and argues life may improve with solid business principles over sentiment. He discusses Cincinnati moves, NL difficulties, and potential compromise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
P. L
Hadon
Beckley
Staley
Carroll
Maul
Remarkable trotting season with new stars and double team feat
The trotting season ends with many new horses and rising popularity. Mr Hamlin drives Belle Hamlin and Gastina to a notable mile, with Philadelphia timers arguing about the exact time. A hoped show race between Nancy Hanks and Sunol is flagged as a potential highlight. The Half Century House at 523 Liberty St. is advertised along with Exposition visits and Henry Terheden's Jewelry House at 530 Smithfield St.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamlin
Belle Hamlin
Gastina
Philadelphia
Nancy Hanks
Sunol
Pringle
Henry Terheyden
Smithfield St. Su
World Renowned Chickering Pianos Offered Here
Henricks Music Co Limited at 79 Fifth Ave lists the world renowned Chickering pianos along with Wheelock and Sturtevant models. Prices are reasonable and terms easy, positioning the firm as sole agents for these celebrated brands in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chickering Piano
Henricks Music Co., Lim
Fifth Ave
Chickering
Wheelock
Sturvesant
Don t Forget The excursion today on the Mayflower
Public notice for a Mayflower excursion today with departure at 2 o clock in the afternoon. Fare is 25 cents.
Niagara Folle and return fare to Toronto from 575
Niagara Folle and return to Toronto, Canada, priced at 575 dollars. Fia Allegheny Veer Railroad offers a Tuesday September 23 departure from Union Station at 8 30 A M with five days return validity. Bargain in our housekeeping department highlights towels priced at 61 cents 10 cents and 12140 each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Niagara Folle
Toronto
Canada
Allegheny Veer
Union Station
Bargaiss
Hucus & Hacke
Exposition Visors Call at Lies Gallery for Cabinet Photos
Do not miss Lies popular gallery at 10 and 12 Sixth street to have your photograph taken. Good work with low prices and prompt delivery. Cabinet photos offered at $1 per dozen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sixth Street
The Usefulness of Asbestos and Smokeless Powder Advancements
The piece notes experiments on smokeless powder shown by German military displays, with Sir Frederick Abel citing future land combat changes. Smokeless powder reduces visible smoke from rifles and artillery, aiding concealment. Despite promise, practical hurdles remain before full adoption in artillery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Abel
British Association
Germany
England
Asbestos Uses Spread Across Industries
Asbestos plays a growing role in workshops foundries and mills by protecting workers from intense heat. It enabled asbestos mittens fireproof masks and full suits for handling hot metals. Theaters trialed asbestos curtains and a Manchester fire showed the curtain withstood heat, keeping the stage intact and stock unharmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manchester
England
Bees Stop Freight Train In Curious Grasshopper Wake
Reported incident describes a swarm of bees attaching to a freight train at a water station. Engineers and a fireman faced the insects with the fireman briefly overwhelmed. The engineer used the cab’s water hose to spray the bees and forced the swarm to disperse, allowing the train to continue.
Cost and revenue of the Normannia steamship voyage
Data on the Normannia shows coal use and costs for eastward runs. The ship carries about 3,000 tons of coal at $350 per ton, burning 250 to 300 tons daily, totaling around $1,000 per day and $8,000 per voyage. Including all expenses, one trip costs the owners at least $25,000, while midsummer passenger receipts exceed $50,000. Freight of about 800 tons adds roughly $8,000 at $10 per ton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
New York
Liverpool
Normannin
Normannia
Yorkshire colliery installs coal washing plant for coke
A coal washing plant with 400 tons per day capacity was erected at a Yorkshire colliery. It handled 500 tons by the wet process using a 100 horsepower steam engine. Water circulation reaches nearly five tons per minute via a centrifugal pump. The system sizes smudge, automates washing and rehows it after crushing. The aim is a uniform high quality coke with ash kept below 4 percent, with additional small peat produced as fuel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yorkshire
England
Animals in War: pigeons and sentinel dogs used
The article notes plans to use carrier pigeons to link fleet and London during next year’s British maneuvers, inspired by Italian naval experiments where 86 of 105 released pigeons reached Piacenza with 13 lost. It also mentions French use of trained guard dogs in Tonquin who are fed and petted, but beaten by natives, to alert at night to approaching enemies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Piacena
Spezzia
Tonquin
Gas supply warned by Prof McGee of USGS
Prof McGee of the United States Geological Survey states that the natural gas supply will fail. He notes wells drawn for three to four years lose pressure, some becoming useless while others recover little after closing. The prediction is presented with emphasis on potential long lead times and declining productivity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McGee
United States Geological Survey
Beecu
Fragmented note on wells and continuous generation
A fragment discusses how wells can be managed to minimize exhaustion and suggests continuous generation could meet moderate demand indefinitely. The text hints at optimistic views on sustainable production without concrete data or named entities.
Feather Cleaning Factories in Mannheim Europe
Large feather cleaning factories in Mannheim Germany use steamboilers and extensive machinery to process feathers sourced from Russia Austria and Asia. Feathers enter in dusty bales and pass through multiple air driven and ventilated separation stages. Steam heat cleans them while dry air and suction remove loosened dust before final processing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mannheim
Germany
Russia
Austria
Europe
Asia
China
Drying wall sealing with soap and alum washes
London Architect describes a two wash method to waterproof walls. Use three quarters of a pound of soap per gallon of water and half a pound of alum per four gallons water, both dissolved before use. Apply the boiling soap wash to dry walls, then the cooler alum wash, repeating coats until walls resist water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
London Architect
Quicksilver Production in 1889 by California and Regions
In 1889 California produced 26,464 flasks of quicksilver totaling 2,024,496 pounds. Oregon yielded about 20 flasks less than $1,000 in value. California had 11 productive mines and 36 furnaces, employing 937 workers with 416 on the surface and 521 underground. Output included 95,714 tons of conalisr ore, with an average flask cost of 33.31 dollars. Global ten year quicksilver production reached 1,093,611 flasks, with Spain, Austria, and Italy contributing 407,075.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Oregon
Spain
Austria
Italy
French devise marks train speed by vibrations on a drum
An inventive device uses a cord and arm with a stylus to trace vibrations on a revolving cylinder. A musical note determines the baseline vibration rate and the cylinder shows how many vibrations occur. Higher train speed yields fewer vibrations, with tables guiding the observer to relate readings to speed.
Advances in Navy Engineering Draw Frontline Machinists
A leading iron journal reports that naval improvements draw young men to the front across departments notably in steam engineering. Modern ships house triple expansion main engines, dynamos, blowers, steam steerers, and various auxiliary engines, necessitating a large and skilled machinist corps due to sparse engineers aboard ships.
The Extension of Bellography Demonstrates Heliograph Reach
A 1000 mile Fort Stanton Mexico to Whipple Barracks Arizona line connects 25 stations with distances up to 45 miles. Signals from a four inch mirror are readable at 95 miles, showing practical heliograph capability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Stanton
Mexico
Whipple Barracks
Arizona
Mold casting machine promises full molds in one operation
A new machine enables the creation of complete molds for casting in a single pass, replacing skilled labor from pattern plates. It can be operated by a lad with a laborer’s help, and is claimed to ram and mold up to 1,000 boxes daily.
Tack Industry Struggles Highlight New England Monopoly
The article notes repeated attempts to start tack making in the South failed due to material handling issues. It states New England dominates the trade, with Massachusetts controlling over two thirds and the region across three quarters. Also included is a personal medical notice: Megs Pa Utesmer of Braddock underwent eye surgery by Dr. Sadler at 804 Penn Avenue, restoring sight with no remaining disease evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South
New England
Massachusetts
Megs
Pau Tesmer
Braddock
Sadler
Penn Avenue
Catarrhandia Institute
Prothonotary’s
Fourth Street
Mwo
Ettere Atarrh
Pepe Institute
Pena Avenue
Pittapurc
New Japanese Papers In Stock At W. H. Barger
W. H. Barger at 503 Market Street announces a large stock of durable new Japanese papers. These solid relict style wallpapers are claimed to produce the best effect of any such wallpaper available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Qyusu
W. H. Barger
Market
Nellie Hudson Steamer Carries Expo Visitors Daily
Visitors ride the steamer Nellie Hudson at the Expo, with hourly trips to Davis Island Dam. The boat is crowded and handles full business, while displays include Hampsome silk novelties in black grounds and colored stripes. Haver & Exenan, 4 Water at, pack furniture for storage and shipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Hudson
Davis Island Dam
Hucus& Hassi
Haver & Exenan
Communications to THI DISPATCH Deadline Sat Morning
All communications for this department should be mailed to reach THI DISPATCH not later than Saturday morning. Reasonable space will be freely given to all organizations classified under this heading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
THI
Juniors Officials Move Across Cities and Name Change Debate
A Wheeling bound Junior delegation visits city as State Councilor Collins plans talks with South Side councils. Bay City No 4 marks its first anniversary on September 39, a misprinted date. New council formed at Homewood Beaver County. York Council No 605 established with parade led by Chief Marshal. Greensburg and Greensburg council discuss name change while Ohio Sr C U A backs Order United Americans. A Lafayette Hall public meeting features H L Gaurley Rev Liebleier and others with free admission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bay City
Homewood
Beaver County
Young American Council
Philadephia
J. B. Kepple
State Lick Council
Acme Council
Oe Ae Fund
W.T. Berr
J. E. Emge
Greensburg
State Council
Sr.c. U. A
Ohio
National Council
Lafayette Hall
Councilors’ Association
H. L Gaurley
M. D. Liebleier
A. Trent
Lindsay Grier
Vollins
Solon Lodge members propel orders across towns
Order of Olaw in New Martinsville plans a strong lodge. Duquesne Lodge No. 15 initiates three new members and receives six applications for next meeting. Supreme Treasurer Godfrey travels to Warren and will visit Erie and Cleveland. Supreme Executive Committee meets with strong reports. Faithful Lodge of Allegheny adds new members and accepts more applications. Chartiers No. 8 initiates one applicant. Supreme President Naylor and Vice President McMillen attend Manifold Lodge meeting in Parkers, Pa. Sterl Lodge organized at Bedford Avenue with 25 members and strong prospects. J L Gause among initiates at Duquesne No. 15. Wee No. 12 marks its second anniversary with a decorated Solon Hall program and gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duquesne Lodge
Supreme
R. J. Godfrey
Warren
Godfrey Wilh
Erie
Cleveland
Solon
Supreme Executive Committees
Faithful Lodge of Allegheny
Chartiers No. 8
Geo. F. Naylor
No. & Supreme
C. L. McMillen
Manifold Lodge
Parkers
Brother McMilien
Emlenton
Ebensburg
Dodds
Brookville
B. F. Beatty
C. L. McMilien
Frank Y
Ster' Lodge
W. J. Sterling
Bedford Avenue
J. L. Gause
Dunesne
Danes
Woodman's Mortuary Association of
West
Wee No. 12
Solon Hall
Joseph Little
R. E. Warner
S. A Johnson
Lodge
Knights of America Legion Plans and Meetings
Rumor speaks of a new Manchester legion. General Meade Legion No 19 joins Grand Legion efforts to strengthen ranks. Liberty Legion No 9 boasts diligent workers and sociable crowds. New Castle Legion to enroll five at next meeting. Comrade John Clapis says legion is in fine order. Grand Commander Birker reports strong charter list ready at Sewickley. Central Legion No 9 seeks reinstatement. Past Grand Commander Bowen receives wide support. Doctors report wife’s illness as serious with low hopes. Colonel C V Lewis secures half-rate round trip to Evans City for Wednesday 5:30 PM train, with 6 PM meeting. Hollevue Legion No 31 returns from lakes and keeps mum. Grand Commander Kirker enforces knee breeches for pages. vision of George Draper and Ben Leech in them. Ritual committee nearly finished, likely to print within 00 days from adjournment. Kirker to visit Huom bol at Legion No 17 Tuesday at 7:30 PM. Comrades urged to attend. Knights of America annual event planning meeting at Central hotel Tuesday evening. Field and staff officers to note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meade Legion No. 19
Grand Legion
Liberty Legion No
New Castle Legion
John Clapis
Birker
Sewickley
Central Legion No. 9
No. 9
Bowen
C. V. Lewis
Evans City
Pittsburg
Western Depot
Lakes of Michhigan
Hollevue Legion No. 31
Kirker
George M. Draper
Ben F. Leech
Visi Huombol
Legion No. 17
Qven
Western Star No 4 Holds Officers Election Next Wednesday
Western Star No 4 will hold its election of officers for the ensuing term next Wednesday evening, and all brothers of this lodge are requested to be present. Mr Moriah (tales a pine bag on hg)
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Star No. 4
Moriah
Auctioneer Cobenel C. V. Lewis Leads Planned Event
Cobenel C. V. Lewis served as auctioneer for the evening auction. Packages offered provided clear value, drawing audience satisfaction as the audience departed at a reasonable hour, pleased with the overall programme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ss . Iy
Cobenel C. V. Lewis
Fraternal Conclaves Map October Activities Across District 7
A district-wide conclave plan unfolds at Jeanette in October with eight Sattlases to be discussed at Cumberland. Charter lists led by Samuel Buxbaum show growth as visitors Shaw Blythe Bertin Cornelius of Allegheny County conduct official visits. District Deputy M A King reports steady progress while reminders of strict meeting enforcement accompany suspensions and reinstatements by Supreme Archon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeannette
Cumberland
Benae
Samuel Buxbaum
Jeanette
Shaw
Blythe
Bertin
Cornelius Aha
Allerheny County District
M. A. King
Mt. Pleasant
Loyal Orange lodges and new orders in Pittsburgh area
A subordinate Royal Americans guild described in THE Dissatch is to be instituted at Monongahela boop with over 100 charter members. Pittsburg Lodge No. 20% of the Ancient Order of Adhesive Mogullions to be instituted Thursday evening in October with officers elected. A separate Order of the Annal Friend lodge organized in Allegheny on a Wednesday in September lists its officers and meeting details. In the Pittsburg and Allegheny district there are 35 Loyal Orange lodges in good order, with new lodges planned. four Ladies Loyal Orange Lodges are flourishing, including a new Martha Law lodge in Homestead. Lectures by Rev. W. Thompson at St James Church begin September 21 on John Wick life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Order
Monongahela Boop
Pittsburg
J. P. Marshall
W. G. Nixon
J. W. Hareem
William Domfelt
Worthy Supe
J. W. Brook
H. Halley
Jos. Peterson
A. Smith
Order of the Annal Friend
Allegheny
T Eee
George A. Murdock
George McNemry
Lee
R. W. Metaugany
William Dilworth
Federal Street
Loyal
Orange Institution
Bere Geneppe
Orange Lodges
Homestead
St. James’ Church
Penn Avenue
Sixteenth Street
W. Thompson
John Wicklife
Gossip of the Guards and Mt Gretna Contests
The Second Brigade teams returned from Mt Gretna with Captain Emory Thompson the sole local shooter to win Coleman money. J.J. Mountjoy plans an international shooters association, risking Creedmoor meetings. A $200 sweepstakes is discussed among Pratt Mountjoy and Huggins at 200 yards, with a possible Mt Gretna or Fourteenth Regiment venue. Durang of the Second Regiment dies. Colonel Smith to parade his Eighteenth Regiment on Thanksgiving. Springfield rifle shells updated. guards costs compared across states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Gretna
Emory Thompson
J.J. Mountjoy
Uni
Creedmoor
Pratt
J. J. Huggins
Watres
Fourteenth
Huggins
Carrars Joux T. Durang
Durang Wos
National Guard of Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Militia
Eastern Infantry Corps
Guard
Taba
Suith
Is Favor of De Byens Meteop of Texan Ment a Description
Fragmentary text appears to discuss an antiseptic spray apparatus with references to a Texas setting and a descriptive claim. The readable portion is incomplete, offering no clear events or named individuals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de. Byens
MeTeop
Also Mentioned on This Page
Cineinneti Club
Amateur Athletic Union
Washington
Berkeley Athletic Club
New York Athletic Club
W. W. Read
Dr. Grace
Carroll and Bowen
Flavin and McAuliff
Slavin
Smith Party
Sporting Life Party
McAcliffe
Ormonde Club
Sfhe
Silvia
Baseball Affaire
Cincinnati
National League
Buffalo
P.L
N. L
Stern
American Association
Players’ League
Cecil Alley
Liberty St
Cecils
King James
Elizabeth
John McCullough
Asbestin
Ranning European Steamers
Animales
Quicksilver
Wheeling
Collins
Southside
Lnstane of Samuel
Peck
T. F. Ashford
New York City
Bairnesville, O
Pennsylvania
York Council No
York
F.& Girter
Order of Olaw
Lappe
New Martinsville
W. Va
Aenorte Lota Tene
Select
Knights of America
C. F
Cers
General Lodge
Planta Beatrice
Elie
Egger’s Pharmacies
Smithfield Street
Ohio Street
Rankin’s Pharmacy
Markell Broth Central D Ste
Penn Ave
Drs
O. M
London Toilet Bazaar CO
East Seventeenth St
West Twenty-third Street
W. H. Wassen
Eighteenth Regiment
Waellngton
Wassell
West Point
Ninth United States Infantry
William P. Clarke
Wiliam B. Balay
Jeux Heer
J. Lance
R. W. A. Simmons
Diamond Street
Srevrasast
W. H. Beam
Bis State
Beaver County Fair
Pennsylvania Lines
Beaver
West Rochester
Fair Sgwr
Castoria
E. H. Price
Lawrenceville
Sheffler Bridge Company
B. H. Price
Ali
Fred Haus
Sylvian Street
City
Haus
Jones & Laughing
American Iron Works
Byees
Phitena Ye College
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