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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1900
Page
8
Omaha April reports recount Melbourne McDowell’s performance as Antony in Melbourne McDowell and Miss Walsh’s troubled romance. Critics note Antony’s faltering lines and Cleopatra’s dramatic aid, while a quarrel follows between stars as they stay at different hotels and depart separately.
Ebenezer Burges Ball aged 83 died in Washington on Thursday morning. He was the nearest descendant of George Washington and bore a striking likeness to his famous relative. Ball was born March 17 1817 at Leesburg Virginia and later lived in Missouri and Oregon before returning to Washington where he ran a cigar and tobacco stand in the pension building.
The Nationals led by Mel Knox and O Connor split results but dropped the set to the Blue Labels 914 776 792 as Kimmel posted a 200 in the first game and Knox hit 162. Calumets toppled by Standards and Lenox beat Meridian 845 to 526 in a busy bowling schedule.
The Pittsburg team arrived Wednesday night with 17 players for the series with Indianapolis. Pitchers Philips Leever Waddell Tenniehill Flaherty catchers Zimmer Schriver outfielders O'Brien McCreery Beaumont Clarke Wagner infielders Leach Ely Williams Richey Dillon. Manager Clark plans to use the squad to season the lineup as the opener approaches.
A golf club at Butler college was organized by Miss J. Anna Carpender. A Wednesday meeting elected Edwin C. Hill president, Miss Anna Butler vice president, Miss Carpender captain, John Atherton secretary, Ernest Galbert vice secretary, and John Cunningham treasurer. There are 26 members and links will be laid out near campus. Maj J Eustace Jameson arrived in New York and denied bearing Lipton's message to the New York yacht club. He said Lipton favored a race in August 1901 and that a race prospects seem strong.
The Pittsburg Indianapolis game Thursday afternoon was called off due to wet grounds. Friday Goar Sanders Gardner and Foley will handle the Indiana box with Heydon and Powers at bat. Managers Clarke and Watkins prefer rest over playing on slick fields.
New York report dated April 22 notes Kid McCoy's ambition amid boxing chatter as Jim Jeffries is discussed as a potential rival. The piece emphasizes rivalry and the era's boxing scene with emphasis on public interest and upcoming bouts.
The notice urges payment of Barrett law property assessments due April 167 with delinquency penalties. Delinquent taxes incur extra penalties and Barrett bondholders may sue. Current taxes must be paid by the first week in May to avoid action.
An exchange shows McCoy posting $2,000 to bind matters while Bra dy faces a forfeit and McCoy pledges to cover Bra dy's forfeit using the posted funds.
Amos Russe pitched three innings in the exhibition. no hits off him as New York won 11 to 0. Parke Wilson and Chas Gettig released to the Chicago team. Milwaukee roster cuts announced. Jay Hughes demands 3000 to stay in California league. Robison blocks McGraw trade and hints at keeping him. Big Four runs excursion to Cincinnati for Hoosier fans. Wa bash league to skip Sunday games. iokomo mirrors. Billy Hallman to captain Buffalo team.
Warned by Thurman delegates at the Ohio association of Democratic clubs meeting hint at how free silver may shape the national convention. Allen W. Thurman, a radical silver advocate and Bryan supporter, warned that making free silver a top issue would be a millstone for the party. He asserted the man is above the platform.
The Chat ham Courier reports a county straw poll showing McKinley at 209 votes Bryan at 144 and Admiral Dewey at 14 from 387 total votes cast through correspondents across Columbia county.
The Commercial travelers and hotel men anti trust league secretary Wm Hoge wrote April 5 asking Dewey his views on trusts. Dewey's secretary replied the admiral will likely issue a public statement in a few days.
Mrs. Catherine Warrenberg 83 died of hemorrhage at her daughter Mrs Lulu Leming’s home at 1824 E Wyoming St after illness since July. Heard coughing at 4 a m and blood from mouth and nose. death within minutes. Widow of William Warrenberg, street contractor, formerly Indianapolis resident 44 years. Survived by four sons and a daughter. Funeral Saturday afternoon at 824 Wyoming St with burial at Crown Hill.
Edwin E. Rexford 44 died of typhoid at his home 1623 N Illinois St Wednesday night. He was a paying teller at Merchants National Bank. A widow and two children survive. Funeral at home Sunday at 2 p m. He rose from lowly beginnings to prominence in banking.
A Woodruff Place greenhouse on East Drive was badly damaged by fire around 3 am Thursday. Increased gas pressure sparked the blaze. Building damage is about 300 dollars and hundreds of geraniums were destroyed as flowers prepared for plots along the drive.
J. E. Neff and Charles Lindsey, South Bend business men, are in Indianapolis finishing a $100,000 trust company. Neff says Indianapolis lags, praising South Bend as the better, busier model city with superior hotels opera houses streets and streetcar system.
Ed West, Springfield, Ohio, allegedly became intoxicated on Wednesday afternoon and was taken to the station house where he collapsed against a hot stove.
Gov Gage considers a petition from American born Chinese youths to form a militia company in San Francisco. They seek attachment to state forces and pledge to defend the nation even against China if required. The group has begun basic drilling in anticipation of approval.
A tornado struck the New Orleans area Wednesday night causing the wreck of about six residences and damage to others. The river bridge was torn down and telegraph lines are down hindering details. No deaths are reported though several people were injured with additional destruction around Scranton Moss Point Hattiesburg Laurel and Ellisville from cloudbursts.
Births list several couples with new babies at various addresses, naming both parents and infant sexes. Deaths record multiple individuals with ages and causes including uraemle poisoning, consumption, pneumonia, peritonitis, la grippe and phthisis. Marriages show numerous couples joined across several locales.
Washington reports a severe grip outbreak with the district health officer listing 17 deaths in the past week. The public is urged to take precautions and seek medical attention if symptoms appear.
A list shows several property improvements with costs including frame factory repairs $2,500, barn $250, repairs $100, addition $50, addition $295, frame house $2,000, kitchen and porch $175. A court report notes Frank Johnson in police court Wednesday for breaking, case continued to Saturday, judge orders restitution.
Ted Sloan the celebrated jockey tours England and America, praised for racing prowess and social fame, recommends Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets to keep the stomach in condition. The tablets are described as digestive aids made from ferment, pepsin, hydratis, and fruit acids, suitable for strong and delicate constitutions alike.
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