Olson to Meet Willoughby in Wrestling Bout
Charles Olson faces Walter Willoughby in a best two of three falls match at Tomlinson Hall in the local revival of wrestling. The card also features Frank Prindle versus Charles Kaizer, Billy Schober versus Nick Collins, with Sam Murray refereeing and talks of Olson seeking a trip to England for big prize money.
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Tomlinson Hall
Charles Olson
Walter Willoughby
Willoughby
Olson
Empire Theater
United States
Frank Prindle
Indiana
Charles Kaizer
Cincinnati
Prindle
Manaccf
Ixaizer
Billy Schober
Nick Collins
Michigan
Collins
Detroit
Sam Murray
England
Europe
Gotch
Chicago
Envelope invention and adoption in letters history
The article notes that envelopes, in their current form, are about a century old, credited to Brighton paper maker Brewes. It explains how envelopes only became common around 1850, contrasting with earlier practice of writing on one side, folding the sheet, and sealing with wax or a wafer.
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Brighton
Brewes
The Muckrakers and Their Realms of Reform
Lincoln Steffens and Charles E. Russell lead political muckraking groups alongside Cleveland Moffett Ida Tarbell Thomas W Lawson Samuel Hopkins Adams famed for exposing finance and industry Maxim Gorky Jack London Upton Sinclair probe social poverty and business. Eugene Higgins uses painting to muckrake socially minded art.
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Lincoln Steffens
Charlies E. Russell
Cleveland Moffett
Ida Tarbell
Thomas W. Lawson
Samuel Hopkins Adams
Maxim Gorky
Jack London
Upton Sinclair
Edwin Markham
Eugene Higgins
Carr Says Think to Win Games in Practice
Carr emphasizes brains alongside brawn as squads Nos. 1 and 2 unite to shape the lineup. Outfield candidates include Cook Haydon and Davidson, with Bush shining at short and Lindsay at second base, while Rain halted games at Terre Haute and Richmond. Seitz outpitched Cy Young for five innings in Washington Park victory.
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United
Carr
Cook
Davidson
Haydon
Peoria
Coulter
Siegle
Lindsay
Bush
Hooke
Indianapolis
Terre Haute
Richmond
Hoosiers
Washington Park
Jim McGuire
Colts
Red Sox
Young Seitz
Chicago
Cy Young
Boston
Tevis
Yellow Streak Has No Place
New York April 6 Hackenschmidt quit to Frank Gotch Friday night in Chicago to contest the title. The bout lasted nearly two hours with both men using tricks and grips before Gotch finally sought the edge. The piece argues that a stout heart, not yellow streak, wins in fighting and betting on a man with a yellow streak is poor.
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Tan
New York
Hackenschmidt
Frank Gotch
Chicago
Sporting World
George Hackenschmidt
Hack
Sandow
Gotch
Jimmy Britt
Joe Gans
Tom Sharkey
Navy
Canary
Cubs Triumph Over Memphis With Strong Ruelbach Form
Ruelbach pitched in excellent form as Chicago Cubs defeated Memphis in a Southern league game. The locals managed only four scattered hits and never threatened, with final score showing Chicago ahead. Batteries Ruelbach Kiing Schwencer Chapple O'Leary Owens.
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Memphis
Tenn
Ruelbach
Cubs
Chicago
Kiing
Schwencer
Chapple
O'Leary
Owens
Batteries
Schwenck and
Chappele
Owens and
Reulbach and
Kling
St Louis Nationals Defeat Americans in City Series
The St Louis Nationals beat the St Louis Americans in the city series again on Sunday. Cardinals 90020101 4 1 Browns 10600900020 3106 Batteries Karger and Marshall Waddell and Spencer.
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T. Louis
St. Louis Nationals
St. Louis Americans
Cardinals
Karger
Marshall
Waddell and Spencer
Thorp's Selections and Racing Card Highlight
Thorp lists selections for six races at Renning Track with Azure Maid and Jubilee as notable entries. Three best bets appear: Jubilee straight in race three, Reidmore straight in race five, and Smoker straight in race six. Also noted are local services: Denison Barber Shop and The Gel Standdry with contact details and hotel advertising.
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Renning
Azure Maid
al Woods
Servile
Madden
Dan de Noyles
Jubilee
Pantoutle
Oxford
Laughing Eyes
Javette
Nanno
Reidmore
Lally
Smoker
Barkely
Killiecrankie
Hackensmidt to Sail for London Wrestling Match
George Hacken schmidt the Russian Lion, tamed by Frank Gotch, left Chicago for New York to sail to London where he will wrestle Zeb Zbyseco on April 20. Gotch then began a week at the Empire theater meeting crowds after a major victory.
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Indianapolis
Chicago
George Hackenschmidt
Frank Gotch
New York
Hack
Zeb Zbyseco
London
Gotch
Flack
Empire Theater
Russian Lion denounces defeat and alleges foul play
In New York the Russian Lion George Haackenschmdt claims Gotchinkicage used oil on his body to prevent a hold and accuses Gotoh of fouling, biting, and eye poking as the crowd awaits judgment on the wrestling match.
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New York
Gotchinkicage
George Haackenschmdt
Landen Duns Mail
England
Geotch
Gotoh
Earlham to send team to annual meet and strong outlook
Earlham College in Richmond Ind reports a bright outlook for both baseball and track. Most of last year’s players return along with new talent. The team plans a robust schedule across Indiana Ohio and Kentucky and will compete at the Indiana College Athletic league meet in Terre Haute in May under Rose Polytechnic and Indiana State Normal.
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Indianapolis Sun
Richmond
Ind
Tarbhai College
Earlham
Indiana
Ohio
Kentucky
Indiana College Athletic League
Terre Haute
Rose Polytechnic Institute
Indiana State Normal
McFarland Seen As 10 9 Favorite In Britt Bout
A large crowd watched Packy McFarland train in San Francisco as he gained favor over Britt for their looming bout. McFarland weighed in at 125.5 pounds after sparring with Dick Cullen and Pat Kinneally, while Britt showed speed and energy in exchanges with Eddie Marsden and Sailor Chapman. Referee Jack Welsh discussed rules with McFarland and planned to meet Britt’s camp for final talks.
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Chicago Boy
Jack Welsh
Indianapolis Sun
San Francisco
Packy Mearland
Miller’s
Esterday
McFarland
Britt
Packy
Dick Cullen
Cullen
Pat Kinneally
Gilmore
Pat
Millers
Welch
Jimmy
Shannon
San Rafael
Ginger
Eddie Marsden
Sailor Chapman
Tiv Kreling
New Irish Champion Challenges World Heavyweights
Leopold McLaglen, renowned jiu jitsu champion from Stellembosch South Africa, arrived in Los Angeles and issued a bold challenge to meet any heavyweight, naming Jim Jeffries or Jack Johnson as preferred opponents. The Irish giant, six feet seven inches and 225 pounds, touts victories from Dublin to Yokohama and a recent win over 359 pound Henry De Raymond in San Francisco.
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Indianapols Sun
Los Angeles
Leopold MccLaglen
San Francisco
Jim Jeffries
Jack Johnson
McLaglen
Stellembosch
South Africa
Dublin
Yokohama
Henry de Raymond
World series thoughts from spring camps and early season notes
From Louisville and Memphis reports on spring training, Ty Cobb predicts Detroit and Griffiths Highlanders will contend in the American League and Tigers may win the world title if they meet the Cubs in 1908. Vanderbilt’s Vincent Campbell may join Chicago as reserve catcher if National Commission ruling goes Chicago’s way. Newark opens with a 1–1 tie with Philadelphia after ten innings. Ed Smith and Ben Koehler signed with South Bend Central League, joining ex-St Louis AL players. Cubs fielded champions, Reulbach kept Memphis hitless to third, then field confusion from a mad dog incident. final score Chicago 4, Memphis 1.
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Louisville
Ty" Cobb
Detroit
Griffith
Highlanders
Tigers
Chicago Cubs
Memphis
Tenn
Chance
Vincent Campbell
Vanderbilt University
St. Louis
National Commission
Campbell
Chicago
Newark
N. J
Philadelphia American Club
South Bend
Ind
Ed Smith
Ben Koehler
Cubs
Cubs Show Fretting Fans Across Southern Tour
Southern observers note tension around the Chicago club during a spring trip through the South amid defeats in Vicksburg Atlanta Chattanooga Montgomery and Memphis. Umpire decisions sparked a near riot in Birmingham as police intervened.
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Memphis
Vicksburg
Atlanta
Chattanooga
Toledo
Montgomery
Birmingham
Cubs
City public works notice of sewer assessment April 1908
The Indianapolis Board of Public Works announces the approval of an assessment roll for a local sewer project along the first alley north of Thirty first Street from Barnes Avenue to the first alley west of Northwestern Avenue. The sewer will be 10 to 18 inches in diameter. Remonstrances against the assessments will be heard on Wednesday April 15 1908 at the Board’s office. The file includes owner names and property descriptions subject to assessment. Joseph T. Elliott presided. Preston Co. Frusler Fred J. Mack also served.
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DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC_ WORKS
Board
Majestic
Indianapolis
Ind
Board of Public Works
Indiana
Barnes Avenue
Northwestern Avenue
Thirty-first Street
Joseph T. Elliott
Preston Co. Frusler
Fred J. Mack
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Washington
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Big Jake Stahl
Hemphill
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Cals
Tered
Waddell
Thorp
Denison
T. W. Walsh
Mgr
Lion
B. W. Grove
Wulschner’s
M'Farland
Jeffriea
Leopold McLaglen
Memphis O
Robert Keller & Sons
Wweite
Vienna Bakery
S. Meridan ST
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Claypool Hotel
Huder’s
Waendeon
W. Wash
Indianap Us
Mall
Tarrant Co
Memphis. Tenn
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