Fort Wayne Wat kins Holds Territorial Rights
Fort Wayne club president W M Watkins says Indianapolis will likely join the Interstate League, securing territorial rights previously granted amid reorganizations. He asserts reduced mileage improves play and notes Western League exclusion of Indianapolis and Louisville. He cites arbitration wins and plans to affiliate with the Interstate League, with a Columbus meeting setting the stage for a strengthened circuit and five month season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Watkins
Fort Wayne
William Meyer
Watkins
Indianapolis
Louisville
American Association
New York
Board of Arbitration
Detroit
Milwaukee
Ruschaupt
Meyer
Interstate League
Charles Strobel
Toledo
Mautner
St. Paul
Intertate League
League
Indianapo
John T. Brush
Brush
Mr. Watkins
Columbus
Dayton
Mansfield
Marion
Anderson
Wheeling
Grand Rapids
Fortayne
Heidrick
Donohue
Beck
Pioud
Kruger
Stah
Hickman
Farrell
Moore
Flick
Dobbs
Criger
Hemphill
President Watkins to announce Indianapolis club officials soon
President Watkins said he will reveal the Indianapolis club personnel in a few days with players ordered to report April 1. A schedule of exhibition games precedes the championship season. The American League schedule meeting in Philadelphia set opening day April 24 and key dates for Memorial Day and July 4, with teams listed for each matchup.
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Watkins
Indianapolis
Philadelphia
American League of Baseball Clubs
Ban Johnson
Johnson
Benjamin Shibe
Connie Mack
Charles W. Somers
Boston
Conway W. Sams
HH. Goldman
Miles Brinkley
Sidney Franks
W. Robinson
Baltimore
James Manning
W. Needham
Washington
George Stallings
James Burns
Detroit
J. F. Kilfoyle
Joe Gavin
James McAleer
Cleveland
Charles Comiskey
Chicago
Hugh Duffy
F. C. Gross
Milwaukee
Lajoie Signs with Philadelphia Club as Market Moves
Napoleon Lajoie signs to play for Connie Mack and the Philadelphia Americans. Ned Hanlon says Brooklyn will train in April with games set for Portsmouth Virginia and Norfolk. Promoter Strobel discusses a new Interstate League with Grand Rapids lacking a park. Frank Robison notes several players signed with St Louis, while Charles Zimmer retires from baseball amid disputes within the Players' Protective Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Napoleon Lajoie
Connie Mack
Philadelphia
Ned Hanlon
Brooklyn Baseball Club
Portsmouth
Norfolk
Strobel
Indianapolis
Louisville
Grand Rapids
George E. Ellis
Frank Robison
St. Louis
Donovan
Wallace
Heidrick
Donlin
Powell
Jones
Harper
Knepper
Krueger
Padden
Childs
O'Donnell
Ater
Robison
Chicago
Charles Zimmer
Players’ Protective Association
Pittsburg
Victory for Teachers in Illinois Tax Mandamus Case
Chicago school teachers win a ruling in Sangamon Circuit Court to proceed with mandamus to force the State Board of Equalization to revise property assessments of major Chicago utilities and transit firms. The petition claims a real value of about 238 million dollars versus 12 million assessed. The board’s attorney asks to dismiss, arguing assessments are complete and taxes collected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Chicago
State Board of Equalization
Sangamon
Thompson
Sangamon County
State Board
People’s Gas Light and Coke Company
Chicago Edison Company
South Chicago City Railway Company
Chicago Telephone Company
Chicago Traction Company
Chicago City Railway Company
Greenacre
Board of Equalization
John 8. Miller
Carnegie offers five million for libraries to Philadelphia
The World reports Andrew Carnegie will donate five million dollars to build libraries in an American city, seemingly Philadelphia, under similar conditions to his New York gift. Officials expect an official announcement within a week as friends confirm the forthcoming philanthropic act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Andrew Carnegie
Carnegie
Philadelphia
Mr. Carnegie
Philadeplhia
Carnegie party arrives ashore amid charity appeals
March 4 Southampton reports Mr and Mrs Andrew Carnegie sailing from New York aboard the St Louis with delegations from Woolston Reading and other towns seeking libraries and aid. A 60 member Hartley College delegation awaits the tech school and officials expect a late disembarkation after the liner docks at 2 am.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southampton
Andrew Carnegie
New York
American Line
St. Louis
Woolston
Reading
Hartley College
Steamship Company
St Louis
Carnegie
London
Time Extended for Deposits in United States Steel Stock
J P Morgan & Co as syndicate managers of United States Steel Corporation announce extension of the deposit deadline for common and preferred stock to April 1. More than a majority of each issue has already been deposited. extension due to banking limits in the Far West.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
J. P. Morgan & Co
United States Steel Corporation
Far West
Blizzard and Floods Disrupt Street Cars and Trains
Western storms sweep the Northwest with blizzards and floods. St Paul endures a severe sleet snow wind storm, disrupting street car and rail traffic. Sioux City to Chicago rail service suffers heavy delays while freights are abandoned and passenger trains run double headers.
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Chicago
St. Paul
Sioux City
Wisconsin
Omaha
Cumberland
Turtle Lake
Oshkosh
Bultzgard
Rock Falls
African Methodist Episcopal Church
Woodmen’s Hall
Varns
Benton Harbor
No Senator Elected in Nebraska Republican Caucus
Lincoln dispatch reports the Nebraska Republican caucus failed to nominate a long term U S senator after nominating D E Thompson for the short term. Balloting showed Rosewater and Meikeljohn leading, with no final long term choice, as absentees persisted and the caucus adjourned for the night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Neb
D. E. Thompson
United States
House
Senate
Wilkinson
Thompson
Rosewater
Meiklejohn
Currie
Rose
Tme
Allen
W. H. Thompson
Fusion
Hitchcock
D. BE. Thompson
Meikeljohn
Au Firounse
Igi
Merklejohn
Floodwaters halt Milwaukee area industry and rail lines
A storm left territory over a mile square in the Menominee valley under five to six feet of water. Milwaukee road shops at West Milwaukee and Falk Manufacturing were flooded forcing suspension of work. A section of the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul grade across the valley washed out. Water began to recede this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Wis
Menominee Valley
Milwaukee Road
West Milwaukee
Falk Manufacturing Company
Milwaukee & St. Paul
New York Mayor Thanks Carnegie for Free Library Gift
Mayor Van Wyck sent a cablegram to Andrew Carnegie in Southampton praising his offer of five million dollars for establishing free circulating libraries in New York. The city expresses heartfelt thanks and best wishes, recognizing the generosity and magnitude of the gift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
van Wyck
Andrew Carnegie
Southampton
Carnegie Offers 25000 for Atchison Library
Andrew Carnegie proposes a 25000 gift for Atchison public library aid, contingent on the city matching with 2500 yearly for running expenses and providing a site for the building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atchison, Kan
Andrew Carnegie
Atchison
Best Ever Held At Cambridge City Horse Sale
Four hundred and sixty five horses sold for 119100 dollars at the Lackey combination sale in Cambridge City Indiana. Average 256 dollars per head, best sale in America. Notable prices include Little Helen 4825 and Julia McR 2500. Mr Lackey plans another sale May 7 to 10 with 30 head catalog.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis Journal
Cambridge City
Ind
Lackey
America
Mascaline
Mattie W
Hal Foster
Julia S
Wayne Wilton
Mary C
Reed Patchen
Rutherford
Wilquette
Golden Rod
Lew Everett
Mars
Bert Onward
Lizzie H
Pine Win
Jesay
Team
Trax
Huegley V
Jean Cuyler
Uncle George
Little Helen
Aline
Ladoga Boy
Julia McR
Baron McMath
Kilenator
Gretchen Lee
Mike R
Jayson
Joe Steiner
Harvey A
Nancy Hawkins
Ralph Wick
Walter Winans
Beauty Spot
Little Ben
Cabanela
Elna
Mirza
Glorietta A
Ruminate
Madge
Nina Lee
Effie Powers
Fasig-Tipton Harness Sale At Madison Square Garden
At Madison Square Garden the Fasig-Tipton spring harness horse sale continued. A bay gelding named Bertie B. slipped and broke a leg and was shot before sale. Eureka trotter sold for 1.24 to George J. Seteham, Dan Westland pacer brought 1,200 to Charles Tanner, Emma Winter 8,000 and Bay Star 6,100 were notable purchases amid strong attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Fasig-Tipton
Madison Square Garden
Garden
Bertie B
Silver Bell
May Day
W. H. Boyce
Eureka
Ira Irene
George J. Seteham
Toledo
Dan Westland
Pacer
Wetland
Tom Patchen
Charles Tanner
Glenville
Emma Winter
Bay Star
Lawson Divides Forfeit Money To Boston Charities
Lawson sent one half of the deposit to West End Nursery and Crippled Children's Home in Boston. He had pledged $250 from guaranteed gate receipts if Boraima beat The Abbott, with Scannell agreeing to designate New York charities if his horse won. The race fell through, so the initial $11,000 was redirected to a worthy cause.
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Boston
Lawson
West End
Crippled Children’s Home
New York
Abbott
Boraima
Scannell
Hut
Races Odds From Tanforan Bonle and New Orleans Momentum
At Tanforan Bonle six to one Zirl two to three Topmast to five Cromwell eight to one Amelia Fonso three to one Brunhilda seven to ten. At New Orleans Momentum four to one Nannie Nolan three to one Frangible zero to one Cluster.
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Tanforan
Bonle
Zirl
Topmast
Cromwell
Amelia Fonso
Brunhilda
New Orleans
Momentum
Nannie Nolan
Frangible
Cluster
Nation’s politics mix in a wide range of events
Governor signs redistricting into ten NJ districts. Limerick mayor Daly sails from New York aboard the Majestic. Ex congressman Bell named Texas attorney general. Ohio bans health insurance tied to death and accident coverage. Mine blast in Indian Territory claims Henry Evans and injures two others as fire rages. Pacific Coast tour by Chicago Commercial Club delegates ends with Portland banquet. Frye sails for San Domingo for rest and a five week break. Olympia undergoes dry dock work with major alterations underway. Creditors seek bankruptcy for Gaylor Blessing Co. Moore divorce granted in Louisville. Detroit to raise funds for bicentennial, Detroit Board of Canvassers abolishment. Denver Chamber invites McKinley on western trip. governor urged acceptance. Minnesota panel to probe bribery linked to railroad tax bill. Wu Tingfang leaves Chicago for Washington after three days of site visits. Diaz returns to Mexico City after three months. crowds greet him in Cuernavaca and at home.
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VooPhees
New Jersey
John J. Daly
Limerick
New York
Majestic
C. M. Bell
Fort Worth
Texas
T. C. Smith
Colorado House of Representatives
Harrison
Ohio
South McAlester
I. T
Henry Evans
Chicago Commercial Club
Boston
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Pacific Coast
Portland
Tacoma
William P. Frye
Maine
Cherokee
San Domingo
Frye
Olympia
Admiral Dewey
Charlestown
Mass
Gaylor, Blessing & Co
All
United States District Court
Frank Guthrie Moore
Louisville
Sherley Moore
Detroit
Senate
Charles F. Wilson
Denver Chamber of Commerce
McKinley
Denver
Chamber
Orman
Minnesota House of Representatives
Jobson
Tax Commission
Wu Tingfang
Chicago
Washington
University of Chicago
University Club
Diaz
Mexico
Cuernavaca
Lassie
Rail lines crippled by sleet storm north of Cadillac
Grand Rapids and Indiana Pere Marquette and Michigan Central trains north of Cadillac to the Straits of Mackinac are all at a complete standstill due to a sleet storm and heavy wind. Wires are down and officials have no knowledge of running trains, with many already overdue. The tie-up is described as the worst of the winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Rapids
Mich
Grand Rapids & Indiana
Pere Marquette
Michigan Central
Cadillac
Straits of Mackinac
Blizzard Rages In Clear Lake With Two Feet Snow
The March blizzard in Clear Lake Iowa drops about two feet of snow over two days. Electric road traffic halted, telegraph and telephone wires heavily damaged, and drifting hampers mobility. Authorities report widespread disruption and ongoing storm conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clear Lake
Weather forecast for Thursday and Friday in Midwest states
Forecast for Thursday and Friday covers Ohio Indiana and Illinois with clearing and warmer trends. Brisk northwesterly winds expected, temperatures rising in western Illinois and eastern Indiana. Local forecast official notes mean temperatures and precipitation comparisons for March 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ohio
Indiana
Ulinois
Appeal filed to contest Bridgeport estate administration
In Bridgeport on March 20 it was announced that the appeal of Judge Nobbs's decision appointing Bridgeport Trust Company as administrator of the George Gilman estate will not be ready until tomorrow. Edward L. Norton of New York and three Gilman heirs appeal alleging court overreach and misread kinship rights. A bond of half a million dollars was required for the administrator. Mrs Helen Hall has been in New York since Saturday and her attorney has entered Da First Bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport, Conn
Nobbs
Bridgeport Trust Company
George Af. Gilman
Edward L. Norton
New York
Gilman
Innie L. Littl
Ellen A. Starr
Manila
Maria E. Ord
San Francisco
Trust Company
Helen Hall
Atven
da First Bank
Russian sugar countervailing duties heard by appraisers
Gustave A. Jahn & Co protest against countervailing duties on a lot of 306% bags of Russian sugar imported via Hamburg. Public stores file shows invoice value 15389 with regular duty 13016 and countervailing duty 4127. Board to classify whether Russian export payment was a bounty or a tax rebate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Gustave A. Jahn & Co
Custom House
Board of
United States General Appraisers
Board of Classification of
General Appraisers
Russia
Hamburg
Board of Classification
Welcome to Gibraltar for Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York
The Ophir brought the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York to Gibraltar on March 20 as ships in port were dressed and bands played. They visited the governor General Sir George White, were greeted by crowds, met at the Chamber of Commerce, and dined at Government House with 150 guests. The royal party toured docks, illuminated warships, and ended the day aboard the Ophir with a late-night return.
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Gibraltar
Ophir
Duke and Duchess of Cornwall
York
George White
Duke and Duchess
Bay of Biscay
Sir George White
Duke
Chamber of Commerce
Duke of Kent
Government House
Crimes of all degrees sweep across states and cities
The Toledo police arrest barber Manuel Schneidermann on an alleged New York abduction warrant while Deputy Marshal Hawley chases Charles Johnson for bank wrecking in Niles. Trials loom for several suspects, including Callahan in Omaha and Winget in Sandusky, with further gunfire, poison plots, and threats noted across Ohio, Michigan, and surrounding districts.
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Toledo
Manuel Schneidermann
New York
Marshal Hawley
Cincinnati
Columbus
Niles, Mich
Charles Johnson
Niles First National Bank
Frank L. Stevens
Plankington Bank
Plankington
S. C
Henry Wisely
Nellie Allen
Knob Noster
Knaus
George Kent
San Francisco
Kent
William Mitchell
Isaac Remley
Carrie Asbury
Mitchell
Itchell
Remley
First National Bank
Lowell
Wateford
James Callahan
Edward Cudahy, Jr
Omaha
Shields
Callahan
Pat Crowe
John Doe
Oliver Swift
Akron
Oscar Steffee
Swift
David Winget
Ohio Penitentiary
Sandusky
Frederick Blancke
Winget
Blancke
William C. Gear
Mr. Gear
J. L. Peterson
J. M. Cooper
North Carolina
Fort Worth
Tex
Warrick
Texas
Benjamin Haldeman
Weaver
W Va
Payton Stipes
Haldeman
Durbin
Edson Gould
Secant
Tmaster Ae
Earns Couety
Thinots
Ed Quil
United States Perfect Court
Movements of Steamers and Arrivals in Early March
Shipping news records arrivals and departures across ports. Laban from Bremen and Southampton Queenste from Liverpool Noordland from Antwerp. Majestic sails to Liverpool Kensings ton to Antwerp. Gere mante arrives New York bound for Queenstown and Liverpool. Commonwealth sails to Queenstown and Liverpool. Norwegian sails to Glasgow, Ottoman to Liverpool. Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse sails to New York. Parricia arrives from New York for Hamburg. Louis arrives from New York to Southa.
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New York
Laban
Bremen
Southampton
Qeeante
Liverpool
Noordland
Antwerp
Majestic
Kensingston
Browhead
Geremante
Queenstown
Liverpo Commonwealth
Portland
Norewegian
Glasgow
Liverspool
Cherbourg
Kaiser Welhelm der Grosse
Plymouth
Parricia
Hamburg
Southa
Louis
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Duffy
Columbus Ave
Clara M. C. Duffy
Durty Malt Whiskey Co
Rochester
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