Pugilists McAuliffe Slavin Arrested In London Court
McAuliffe and Slavin faced magistrate as charges of preparing a prize fight were laid. Inspector Chisholm testified he had warrants and gloves were shown as evidence. The Pelican and Ormonde clubs were blamed amid crowd attention and plans for a later possible match.
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McAuliffe
Liverpool Street
Peat Righ
Freet Street
Temple
Marquis of Queensberry
Asy
Pelican
Tod
Iehet
Slavin
Pankc
Ormonde Club
Pelican Club
Trotting at Cincinnati opens with even heats across races
Queen City Driving Club runs the first day trotting program in Cincinnati with three events and fine weather. class 234 trotting times show even heats. horses listed include Gillere, Twilight, Atwood, Wilkes, Van Tassel, Groenleaf, Cheyenne. Purse details appear vague.
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Cincinnati
Queen City Driving Club
Cereuiel
Gillere
Atwood
Dalit Wilkes
van Tassel
Groenleaf
Cheyenne
O Rourke Homers as New York P L Defeats Pittsburg
In Exposition Park the New York Players’ League team beat Pittsburg 4 to 2. O Rourke hit a clean home run to center, Johnston and Vaughn each scored on timely hits, while Staley and Whitney added key runs for New York. Hank O Day pitched for Pittsburg, with Staley handling mound duties for New York.
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New York
F. L
Pittsburg
P L
Boston
P. L
Chicage
Cleveland
Broeklin
P.L
Philadelphia
Buffalo
P. E
Pitmburg
N-L
N.L
Cincinnati
Chicago
Broekige
N. L
Boeten
M. L
Pittburg
Able
Clevelan
Eoccesess
Exposition Park
Hank
O'Rourke
Staley
Tommy Quinn
Fields
Beckley
Whitney
Slattery
Connor
Johnston
Lance
Kuehne
Quinn
Ays O'Rourke
Carroll
Hanlon
Corcoran
Abbra Fields
Wisner
Hichard
Co Mor
Onie Carroll
O Hanlon
Oldohnston
Mi i
Otcoran
York
Koehne
O* Rourke
Pitsburg
Ie Corcoranon
J ‘An Wisner
Nourke
Dolinston
Shannon x Dax
Fansea
Halle— Quinn
Pitteburg
Sheridan and
Traffney
Chicago Welcomes Lake Front Exposition Site
Chicago rejoices as South Park Commissioners grant a single 1000 acre Lake Front site for the World's Fair power, Washington and Jackson Parks, Midway Plaisance and the lake shore. The plan links a 50 000 seat track to the main exposition and livestock displays, uniting city parks for a unified fair layout.
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South Park
Washington and
Jackson Parks
Midway Plaisance
Lake Front
Chicago
National Commission
The
Nations Commission
Lake Michigan
Lake Front Park
Washington Park
Jackson Park
Arctic and Crawford to race for two hundred fifty
Franklin Pa September 22 Arctic a pacing stallion owned by W v Rider and Crawford owned by Strattons have been matched for a Friday of next week at Stonehoro track for a purse of 250. Crawford has a 2 15 record set at Rochester this summer and Arctic has shown speed though without a recorded time. The earlier county race last summer was won by Crawford after Arctic won two heats. Public interest and sizable bets accompany the match.
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Franklin
Arctic
W. v. Rider
Crawford
Strattons
Stonehoro
Rochester
Senator Delamater
Races at Gravesend Report Winners
Winners listed for today’s Gravesend races with times and placings. Bobby Beach won the first race over Tipstaff and Mabeltsiein, while Pantact led the second, Badass was second. Other results include Miss Him, Lonce Masters, Stadiford, Meridian, and Harrison among top finishers.
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Gravesend
Bobby Beach
Tipstaff
Mabeltsiein
Esariong
Pantact
Badass
Eurus Thime
Amin Fret
Tom Donnohur
Miss Him
Lonce Masters
Lady Jane Colt
Stadiford
Newbury
Meridian
al Farrow
Mer
Nile
Philosophy
A Harrison
Susie
Races Report From Lonieville and Louisville Meet
Results from Lonieville and Louisville today list winners in five races. First race ends with Prettiart, Fae Fannie, and third. second race features Palastine and Unlight with third. third race Mule and seventy yards lists Pickup, Joe Walton, Nina Archer. fourth race Foreythe and Pantalette lead with Hydy third. fifth race Heamer stone Jr. wins with Ed Hopper second and Famine third.
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Louisvil.e
Firitora
Pickup
Orst
Joe Walton
Nina Archer
Foreythe
Pantalette
Hydy
Heamerstone, Jr
Ed Hopper
Famine
Daly Ships Dogs From Eastern Ohio Purchase
John T. Daly of Woods Run returns from Eastern Ohio with six valuable fighting dogs. Included are dogs weighing 15, 24, 27, and 35 pounds ready to fight dogs of their weights. The 15 pound dog commands at least 250 dollars and others range from 100 to 500 dollars. Daly claims Jack the Ripper will fight any dog in the country not less than 0 years old.
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John T. Daly
Woods’ Run
Ohio
Mr. Daly
Jack the Ripper
Essex Battalion seeks friendly match with Detroit Rifle Company
The Twenty-first Essex Battalion aims to shoot a friendly match with Detroit Rifle Company. Applicants seek permission for crossing the river in uniform with equipment, but must apply through the United States Government after customs department inquiry.
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OurTawa
Twenty-first Essex
Detroit Rifle Company
Customs Department
United States
Captain Brown's Racers Move Through City to Brownsville
Ten of Captain Brown's brood mares were in the stables of Veterinary Surgeon Jennings in this city last evening. They were traveling from Mobile toward Brownsville and resumed their journey this morning. Among the mares are Mona and Mamie A, and most are Troubadour. Captain Brown plans to raise the offspring at his Brownsville farm.
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Captain
Brown
Jennings
Mobile
Brownsville
Mona
Mamie A
Challenge issued for check reelder match at Casa ATCH
The letter states T. J. O'Neil will face a series of games. If O'Neil fails to appear, James Kelly or Adem Stormfeld may step in. James Huchanax signs the notice.
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T. J. O'Neil
Casa Atch
James Kelly
Adem Stormfeld
James Huchanax
Two Home Games Ten Day at Recreation Park
The local National League team and the New Yorks meet for two games at Recreation Park this afternoon weather permitting. One admission price. First game at 2 15. Ladies admitted free. Anderson and Smith to pitch for the locals.
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New Yorks
Recreation Park
Anderson
Smith
Southside Driving Park Sets New Race Day Plan
Southside Driving Park directors met last evening and resolved to hold another race meeting the following week. The program includes a 30 trotting race a 28 00 pacing event and a roadster race at Homewood.
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Southside
Iic
Denver Baerbell Den sale marks split of Denver Baseball Club
Denver locals report the Denver Baseball Club sold three fifths to a wealthy syndicate for five thousand dollars. Rowe and Van Horn retain two fifths with the syndicate holding an option until October fifteenth. The item appears in a summary of varied sporting notes and regional happenings.
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Denver
Rowe
van Horn
Two Baseball Games at Recreation Park Admission Twenty-Five Cents
Recreation Park hosts two baseball games with one admission price of 25 cents and free entry for ladies. First game starts at 2. Handsome silk novelties and latest sleeves fashions advertised by Hvers & Hacks. Association.
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Hvers & Hacks
Bostons Beat Chicagos Before 1448 Fans
The Boston team defeated Chicago with Radbourn returning to the lineup. Boston held Chicago to two runs as Baldwin, Chicago’s pitcher, was hit frequently. Score:
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Chicago
Bostons
Chicagos
Pere
Radbourn
Baldwin
New York Defeats Pittsburgh in National League Tilt at Wheeling
About 1,500 fans watched New York beat Pittsburgh 13 to 9 in a rough but fair game. Tiernan led off for New York, while Burkett, Hornung, and Denny contributed key hits as Pittsburgh rallied with two runs in the seventh and a late burst. Detailed lineups and miscues fill the imperfect report from Wheeling, West Virginia.
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Pittsburg
Wheeling
Matiice
W. VA
New York
Tiernan
Clark
Glasscock
Burke
Miller
LaRoque
Burkett
Hornung
Bassett
Denny
Ossie Anemnan
Cook
Pitiub
Bepas Tiernan
Malrke
Maller
Whistler
Berger
Philadelphia Takes Game as Cincinnati Errors Costly
Philadelphia capitalizes on Cincinnati miscues with timely hitting led by Beard's homer and Allen's fielding. Secretaries' sale talks stall, hinting Cincinnati may stay in the league. messy box scores show early 1900s baseball styles.
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Cincinnati
Cincinnatis
Philadelphias
Beard
Allen
Brunell
Chicago Burns Early in Brooklyn Game Amid Rushed Finish
Chicago, Inc., September 22, Burns of Brooklyn was fined and ejected for too much arguing on umpire Powers as Caruthers took his place. The game ended after the fifth inning due to darkness with Chicago failing to rally, while the Brooklyn lineup featured Luby, Clark, and Lovett in a tight pitching and hitting showcase.
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Cleveland
Boston
Cleveland CN. L
Chicag O, Inc
Burns
Brooklyn
Powers
Caruthers
Ion Suntana
Attea Beore
cHicaGo
Hepfae Brogeltn
Ulcoling Son
Anson
Osaron Burns
Pinkney
Foster
Terry, L
Glenalvin
Osmith,a
de Witmok Luby
Pou Carr
Peg Yetee
Balle
Luby
Lovett
Stoner— Clark
Bey
Bone Saesmteoneaeas
Um Stancany
Prs
Bostathers
Bareco Chicago
Baldwin
Radbourn
Boyle
Cineranatt Ae Ballid
Umires
Holbert
New York
Suz
Pitt
Burg
Sd Boe
Phila
Unclear sports box score snippet from Cleveland vs Brooklyn
Fragmentary basketball box score lists players and partial stats for Cleveland and Brooklyn. Names include Orr Sutcliffe Carney McGill and others with scattered figures. No clear game outcome or date discernible from the OCR snippet.
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Ward
Nan
Orr
Sutcliffe
Dmgthy
McAleer
DjAndrews
Stricker
Odoyce
Carney
Kioslow
McGill
Weyking
Cleveland
Brooklyn
Lenane
W. L. Pe
Loston
Chicago
Pittburg
New York
Cincinnati Still In The National League In Wartime Feud
Cincinnati remains in the National League as talks with the Players' League stall. Secretary Branell reports that seven Reds signed 1891 contracts while negotiations over a ground lease fail to produce a bargain. He notes the Players' League finds his asking prices too high and hints the fight may hinge on capitalists from both sides.
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Cinciinnati
Cinccinnati
Branell
Players’ League
Harry Stern
Reds
Hranell
Tax Dispatch
Cormndent
Stern
Sccre
Lenaes
Uf Cincinnati
Brunell
Gonfer
Winter lecture series opener at Carnegie Free Library
The first lecture of the winter series will be given Friday night in the Carnegie Free Library lecture room by Chill W. of Monongahela City. A Pennsylvanian paper will be discussed and Prof. G Guttenberg plans to read Stadion In the Allegheny Observatory. The Western Pennsylvania Medical College will begin its winter term with about 125 students attending. A small fire at J Herchenmether's South Side liquor store was caused by fireworks, with minor damage. Allegheny Select Council to hold a special Thursday meeting regarding a $20,000 gas department issue.
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Carnegie Free Library
Chill W
Monongahela City
Pennsylvania
G. Guttenberg
Stadion
Allegheny Observatory
Western Pennsylvania Medical College
J. Herchenmether
Allegheny Select Council
Fun Among Commissioners at Whitechapel Club
At the Whitechapel Club 23 World’s Fair magnates including Ben Butterworth and Senator Palmer gathered for a Halloween like reception. Skeletons appeared from walls and windows as Butterworth and Palmer performed songs while skeletons from a medical college staged dramatic intrusions.
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Chicaco
Ben Butterworth
Senator Palmer
Whitechapel Club
Butterworth
Palmer
Bustin
Michigan
Richard Mansfield White
New Mexico
Lannan
Utah
Arone
England
Scotland
Ireland
Wales
Notable Penny Press Roundup of Travelers and Local Figures
Mr T J Smith of St Louis a former resident of the Third ward visits Pittsburgh with plans for Mrs Smith to join him. Bernard Donahue Pittsburg Traction foreman returns from Ireland noting a Queenstown sighting. James G Sansom Pennsylvania Railroad stenographer back from Bedford county vacation. Mrs Dr W J Holland returns from the East on the limited. Dr Murdock aboard. Gilbert McMillan son of Senator McMillan registered at the Duquesne. engaged in iron business. Marshall N White Allegheny City Clerk’s office on West Point road renewal. W A McLaughlin chief clerk to General Freight Agent Dean returns from Ohio. Shirls B Jackson M D departs for Philadelphia to work with Polyclinic Eye Hospital. W A Collins formerly of Pittsburg recovering after a fall from a moving train near Racine. Postmaster Ross of Washington D C visiting Allegheny returns home. W P Copeland accepts post at the stamp window in place of W H Gait.
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T. J. Smith
St. Louis
Third Ward
E. D. Smith
Normecutt & Co
St. Louie
Hood
Remington
Smith
Bernard Donahue
Pittsburg
Pittburg
James G. Sansom
Thomas E. Watt
Pennsylvania Railroad
Bedford County
W. J. Holland
Limited
Murdock
West Penn Hospital
Gilbert McMillan
Senator McMillan
Detroit
Duquesne
Marshall N. White
Allegheny City
W. A. McLaughlin
Dean
Lake Erle
Ohio
Shirls B. Jackson
M. D
Philadelphia
W. A. Collins
Racine
Wis
Ross
Washington, D. C
Allegheny
W. P. Copeland
Plaoget
W. H. Gait
Murder Trial Reveals Conflicting Statements in Benwell Case
Birchall stands charged with murdering F C Benwell in the Princeton swamp. Prosecution details show Birchall returning from Buffalo with Benwell on February 17 and Benwell later found dead. disputed letter and clothing evidence, with Birchall denying sightings and admitting no proof of the letter. The case centers on inconsistent timelines and a pistol of evidence. Birchall pleads not guilty as Crown presents its opening.
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Woopstock
Ost
Birchall
F. C. Benwell
Princeton
Crown Oiler
Quebec
Buffalo
Benwell
Niagara Falls
Eastwood
London
Birehall
Mishaps of Yesterday Toll Grows With Gas Fires and Rails
A string of accidents reported across the city includes Peter Beatty dying after a cable car incident on Frazier Street, and others burned lighting gas at a bath house boiler. A man named Hugh Rayn lost a foot after being struck by a Pittsburg Traction car as a rail mishap occurred near Rockwood. An engine derailment on the E and P road resulted in cattle deaths and minor injuries to a fireman. Additional injuries include a man crushed by a falling ingot and an explosion at Carnegie’s mill.
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Frazier Street
Homewood
Soho
Pittsburg
D. Pitishuck
Morzesky
Bath House
Franklin Street
Hugh Rayn
Rockwood
William Stewart
Hobart
Ind
Ft. Wayne
Wilmerding
Western Express
Ohn Ratcliffe
Mansfeld
Joseph Sullivan
Carnegie
Thirty-third Street
Ens
Anthony Cuff
McNeill’s
Ee Nyttae Iausband
Pittsburg Locomotive Works
Allegheny
Minor police items from McKeesport report
Alderman reports various local incidents. Kats Sporprom jailed for larceny hearing. James Kelly jailed for assault and battery. A colored woman sentenced 30 days to the workhouse for knocking over children on Middle Street. W J Harpr and John Holland accused of stealing from Oliver Scott’s stable. jailed awaiting hearing. Sidney Thompson arrested for larceny of gold watch ring and $1075 from Eva Williams in Hess Street hotel. John Hommerz says Charles Wierhtek knocked him down with a baseball bat. Samuel Walle keeps a laundry on Butler Street. Lloyd Coon claims a Chinaman threatened to cut off his head. arrest for disorderly conduct. Joan Smith fights with a Central Traction conductor over fare. Smith locked up. Enisa Quizen says husband on Carson Street has not worked. she charges assault and battery and disturbance of the peace. Rosa McVey alleges Franz family assaulted her after she refused water. family dwelling on Phillips Row involved.
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Kats Sporprom
McKeesport
James Kelly
Joan Hoanrna
Wyman
Middle Street
W. J. Harpr
John Holland
Oliver Scott
Liv
Sidney Thompson
Sterck
Eva Williams
Hess Street
Jonhn HonMerz
Charles Wierhtek
Jones Avenue
Samuel Wallee
Butler Street
Lloyd Coon
Jobo
Joan Smith
Central Traction Road
Smith
Eniza Quuzen
Carson Street
Rosa McVey
Phillips Row
Franz
Barbers Union Arrests Over Sunday Work Spark City Tension
The Barbers' Union in Erie aligned with the AFL after shutting shops on Sundays. George Wise, John Seifert, and a fellow barber were arrested for Sunday law violations. Union support extends across the local labor order as prosecutions threaten street car workers.
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Enix
Barbers’ Union
American Federation of Labor
Barbera
George Wise
John Seifert
Labor Order of
Erie
War Receiver Progress Report on Senator Scott
A telegram from Philadelphia dated September 22 reports Senator W. L. Scott's condition remains unchanged. Doctors William Pepper and Brandis diagnosed the illness as acute gastritis and expressed cautious optimism for recovery despite the setback.
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Erte
W. L
Scott
William Pepper
Philadelphia University
Brandis
Storm expanding across the nation with widespread rain
A Texas Sunday storm grew into a large system moving eastward with its front affecting Louisiana and Eastern Texas. Rain extended north to Missouri and Southern Illinois and reached the Atlantic coast while strong winds and heavy rain hit the Gulf and South Atlantic States. Light rain fell in the Middle Atlantic as the storm shifts northeast today. Western states enjoyed generally fair weather with temperatures from 36 to 60 in the West and Northwest, 50 to 65 in the Middle Atlantic region.
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Louisiana
Missouri
Illinois
Atlantic
Gulf
South Atlantic
Middle Atlantic
Mississippi
Middle Atlantic States
Price of Bar Silver and River Reports Findings
New York market shows bar silver at 53.d per ounce with an additional price line near 11a. Weather updates across cities report rivers rising or falling, with notes on temperature, cloud cover, and departures for Pittsburg.
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Warren
Ssville
I. m
Morgantown
New York
Coal Gas Fuel Described by Captain Gearing
Factories show interest as Captain Gearing promotes a new gas fuel called coal gas. The first tent will be produced at Crystal Window Glass Works. The coal gas is described as a mix of about three parts coal to one part oil.
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Briaize
Captain Gearing
Crystal Window Glass Works
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