Butler's League Promises in Narrow Talent Field
The article reviews Frank Butler's fragile NL stint after a stellar Southern League run fielding questions on his size and weight as a batsman. It notes scarce top minor-league talent, highlights Lush as a notable young prospect, and discusses the era's need for strong pitchers amid a tight pennant race. It also covers pitching trends, the double-umpire proposal, and Sunday play debates affecting clubs like Brooklyn, Baltimore, Louisville, and Cincinnati.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Butler
National League
New York
Butler
New York Nine
McGraw
Keeler
Duffy
Butleris
Anson
Lange
Everett
Decker
Stewart
Donahue
New Yorks
Tom Burns
Lush
Rochesters
Washington West
Thai
Ivalo
Jie
Baselall
Ion
Slam
Seacui
Baltimores
Pikes
Brooklyns
Cincinnatis
John McMahon
Washingtons
McMahon
Hss
Providence
Rusie
Chicago
Neekin
Ruste
South
Young
Cleveland
Hawley
Pittsburg
Taylor
Hemming
W. H. Clarke
Ike Emslie
Robison
Baltimore
Louisville
St. Louis
Cincinnati
P. Carer
Horse Talk and Racing Notes from the Era
A collection of horse racing reflections and prices from the period. Mentions Parisians favoring mixed programmes, light sulkies for Alix, record ties for Azote and William Peon, Rubinstein versus John R. Gentry, and low sales prices for horses in Monroe City. Includes a Des Moines court ruling on betting not being gambling and epochal figures on U.S. horse values in 1890s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alix
William Peon
Azote
Rubinstein
John R. Gentry
Monroe City
Des Moines
United States
Coulter the Toledo Rider Poised to Oust Bald on Track
Clint R Coulter, Toledo rider, rises as America s fastest on the cycle tack this year if he maintains his pace. He has beaten several crack riders, surged from a weak season start, and could win most major prize races if he stays in form. Offers to turn pro have been declined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F Bald
Toledo Scorcher
Clinter
Coulter
Johnson
Ex Champion Sullivan Pranks a Sleeper on Train
John L Sullivan recounts a Boston Herald interview about a train incident after Jack Dempsey's benefit. He spoke with a sleeping car conductor who failed to recognize him even after being told his name. Sullivan jokes the moment would curb a man’s conceit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John L. Sullivan
Boston Heraldian
Boston
Jack Dempsey
Sullivan
John L
The Corporal Wins the 10000 Dollar MM and M Stakes
The Corporal, owned by L. B. Morse of Columbus Nebraska, won the Detroit Merchants' and Manufacturers' prize race. Bred by Marin Brown, The Corporal began with county fair success and improved into a top trotter. He contracted a cold in Detroit and had limited work before the M and M event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Corporal
Poral
L. BE. Morse
Columbus
Nebb
Marin Brown
Hambletonian Prince
Waukegan
Ills
Nebraska
Osceola
Mr. Morse
Omaha
Ar. Morse
Geers
Chicago's Coliseum Largest World Amusement Building
The Chicago Coliseum will replace the Gunffalo Bills Wild West site from the World’s Fair. Designed by S S Benson in Italian style, it features a 240 foot tall campanile, 40 foot arch openings, a roof garden, elevators, observatory, and an 8 acre total floor area. Capacity reaches 40 000 for bicycle events football baseball walking matches horse shows circuses and conventions.
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Gunffalo
Chicago Coliseum
S.S. Benson
Long Ride Tales and Racing Notes From The American Wheelman
SPROCKET AND CHAIN deyeux finished his long journey around France riding about 185 miles daily. An English rider crashed into the sea with salvage dispute over his wheel. Old Hoss Taylor shaved four hours from the Detroit to Chicago record finishing in 30 hours. The Chicago Times-Herald promotes a horseless carriage contest from Milwaukee to Chicago on November 2 with five thousand dollars in prizes, while Wisconsin racer Walter Sanger's brother William earns notice for possible Class B berth.
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Deyeux
France
England
Whiting
Wheelspen
Hotel du Comsméred
Rowton
Starbuck
Walter Sanger
William
Wisconsin
Racing Board
Taylor
Old Hoss
Detroit
Chicago
Chicago Times-Herald
Milwaukee
Steel May Supplant Ivory in Billiard Balls
Steel billiard balls have been produced and tested at Stockholm. Cast hollow steel balls weigh about the same as ivory balls and are finished to perfect smoothness using a lathe.
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Stockholm
An Adventure in Africa: Hunter Stalked by Ostrich and Lions
Colonel Parker Gillmore notes the difficulty of stalking the African ostrich as a towering, vigilant target. Lions shadow the hunter while the bird, newly tamed, remains wary and swift. The creature’s sharp sight, scent, and endurance make pursuit perilous and dramatic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parker Gillmore
Stalker’s Ostrich Hunt Ends In Near Disaster
In Damaraland a hunter named Swartz chased gemsbok then an ostrich, approaching within range with a muzzle loader. A sudden burst of danger came when he fired, nearly colliding with lions and narrowly escaping with his life as the ambush faded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Africa
Damaraland
Bastaro
Swartz
Darky
New Woman Jennie Stevens Arrested for Whisky Peddling
Jennie Stevens a 20s era figure, dressed as a man, accused of introducing and selling whisky to Osage Indians on the Osage Nation. She traveled with a band of outlaws, evaded officers, and was involved in alleged theft linked to her capture in Guthrie. Frank Wilson also jailed on related charges.
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Ken
Amonsa
To¢E Ites
Guthrie
Oears
Jennie Stevens
AidEif
Jennie
Dalton
Doolan
Jennings
A Dog's Tailoress Flourishes in Paris
A Paris dog tailor, run by a woman, entertains Prince Buwwow in reception rooms with rugs water bowls and biscuit jars during fittings. Patrons browse watercolor pattern books and choose items from sealskin to chamois as part of the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Prince Buwwow
Dunkirk Allegheny Valley and Pittsburgh Railroad
Train news notes timing for Dunkirk Allegheny Valley and Pittsburgh Railroad lines. Company lessee announces schedule adjustments and service details affecting Dunkirk and Pittsburgh routes.
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Dunkirk
Allegheny Valley and Pittsburgh Railroad
Tionesta Valley R R Time Table Takes Effect May 1 1891
Train schedule details for southward and other trains from Sheffield and Brookston with stops at Barnes Brookston Howland and Sheffield Junction. Connections with P and E B BR and P W BB noted. Superintendent Terry Craby signs off.
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New York
Boston
Albany
Cassadaga
Inclairyill
Ross Mills
Falcone
Amcstowl
Ilo Street Cara
IO Estow Do
Falconer Junction
Ewsbury
Mtongil
Ackleys
Russell
Rth
Warre
Siten
Irvineton Ae Oo
Unesvile
Pittsfield
Arland
Feaded Cai
Orpeda
Neston
East
Titusville
Enaneae
Qil City
Odetons
Pittsburg
Laurel
Fot
Cham, Su
Sheffield
Gilson
Ames
Hovers
Donaldson
Marnt
Hammond's
Brookston
S. m
Barnes
Sheffield Junction
Howland
Mes
Sheffeld
Terry Craby
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OP. Caylor
Clint R. Coulter
Sprocket and Chain
G Rev. A.N
Cleveland, O
Euclid Ave. M.e.church
Fenner
Dr.theel
Uch St
America
Duddin's Alley
Retry
Irlg Dreh Street
Idenhial
Merwe See CO
Sascme Templ
Io Warrey Siegfried & Co
Geo. F. Davis
Chichesters
Ennyroyal
Geist
Cheater Chemical Co
Madison Squall
Philads
M. Waters
E. T. Hazeltine
D. L. Groorp
L.W. Dennison
Ags’t
BE. T. Hazeltine
John M. Siegfried
O. F. Hoffman
P. J. Bayer
Coa. Corwen
LW. Danae
Jas. O. Parmlee
E. W. Parsha
Warren
Kinzua
Bradford
Salamanca
Olean
Dail
Olean Express
Ose
Irvinton
Tidiatire
Tionesta
Ol City
Pittsburgh
Buffalo Express
Oil City
Leffard
Bell
Sup’t
J. A. Fellows
Butalo
B. CO. Lessee
Rochester
Ent
Pennsylvania Railroad
P. & B. Division
Tapix
Harrisburg
Philadelphia
Pullman
Sunbury
Lancaster
Washington
Eric
Williamsport
Erie
Kane
Phila- Raintin
Washington and Batimore
Renovo
Rideway
Ridgway
Erie Lines
Trai
Jamestown
Sundey
Chautauqua Express
Sunda B
BUF
Roperts
F. W. Buskirrek
M. L. Fouts
F.H. Garrimp
Tionesta Valley
R.R
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