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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1903
Page
8
Recital of modern French piano music at the German House Tuesday night features a faculty member of the Conservatoire and director of public instruction of famis. The event is open to all, not just German House members.
Horace Forel of Philadelphia questioned playing managers, but Jimmie Collins of the Boston Americans is praised as an effective manager and player. The Chess-like debate notes Collins’ two pennant-chasing seasons, his leadership, and contrasts with other player managers like McGraw and Griffith. The piece defends Collins and cites famed predecessors.
The text warns that oxygen hunger, caused by a deficiency of red blood cells, leads to weakness, weight loss, pallor, and diminished ambition. It notes consumption and death as outcomes, and mentions an implied, but incomplete, call for a cure.
Ozomulsion is a cod liver oil emulsion claimed to vitalize oxygenate the blood and renew tissue energy. Marketed as the good food for the sick or weak, available at druggists with a test sample offer from The Ozomulsion Co in New York.
News from Cincinnati reports a national polo league is organized with Cincinnati Columbus Hamber and Dayton chosen and two more cities to be added Indianapolis may join Watkins notes a franchise interest. Officers named include President Ed Grilio secretary Charles Seuber and treasurer Ben Mulford. Wagers by Gasbett managers Fox and Wilson amount to 503 on next week games.
A vivid note describes seventy professional ball players visiting town for a gathering at Grand Hotel. The scene features players from Boston and Cleveland American League teams, with casual chatter about a supposed conclave and a lighthearted sense of a bustling baseball week in Swattown.
In town the bulk watch Blythe at work and billiards as 40 visiting ball players and 30 local staff soak up a rainy scene. A ranc town of 7 would form an eight club circuit with two additions. Rosehaupt joked weather helps little as rain on Monday night and Tuesday morning drenches grounds making Tuesday games impossible.
Relat driven to a tight finish by Sarah Maxim, Horse Tali captured the Tennessee event on a muddy track amid a drenching rain. The 1:33 time illustrated a photo finish margin over second place, with Raster Alnnday racing nearby as others faltered in the wet conditions. The Oakland track meet featured Gorgplette upsetting the field as Gigandie, the top choice, failed to threaten.
Gey and Mrs Durbin travel to Chicago for the opera. Arthur F. Hall returns from Florida after a two month stay. Miss Augala Jameson hosts a small dance next Wednesday. Belle Layman hosts a tea for Netta Campbell on Saturday. J R Rudd hosts a Tuesday garden wedding anniversary reception. Mrs John P Hawkins hosted a Monday reception with Prof and Mrs Campbell as honored guests. Mrs John L Griffiths held a Monday children’s party for Elizabeth Harrison with an egg hunt. Dessie May Raffenbarger visited Ida W Stisabeck over weekend and returns Tuesday. Stace weddings take place in Shirley and Carthage, with couples named. Harry B Smith hosts bridal dinner for daughter Ethel Smith and James H Davis. pearls given to bridesmaids, watches to groomsmen. Mannerchor Easter Ball draws 7000. roses decorate, trellises on walls, rose-splashed supper room.
A girl in Clinton, Ja April tells of her mother’s murder and her father Frank Hurt’s death by his own hand on the way to church. He killed his wife and himself as the two walked toward the church. Two children survive. The event interrupted a musical program by David Baxter and the Scutch hassy Philharmonic under Edward Nell, with Baxter praised for his singing.
Amusements page reviews the Grand Vaudeville week at Park Theater praising the "Volunteer Organist" as a strong feature and the Hill Hickey and Nelson act, while criticizing the Seminary girls and the burlesque elements. Johnson and Ian receive praise as top colored performers and Franco Piper impresses with two instruments on one. Empire house also earns solid applause for overall quality.
Burton Warren of Cleveland, divorced from Burdick’s love interest, declares Burdick “murdered and got what he deserved.” He doubts Pennell’s role, disputes death by own action, and notes a Buffalo report. Also notes Golden Wedding of J R Budd in Indianapolis and a Kentucky knife duel between Jim and Dudley Jordan over a shaving mug.
Judge Neal in Neotonville has the Indianapolis gas case under advisement on dissolving a temporary injunction compelling continued gas service. Decision pending. April TOMLINSON WILL-WIHI of James M. Tomlinson steayes 13004 in bonds to a grand-nephew William 8. May. remainder to Flora Wulschner and George R. Sullivan as executors. Grand jury found 20 indictments in Mondley. no indictments against coal dealers for price fixing. Indictments include Nim Davidson James Anderson and O1 Me Sanders for murder of Dong Hong Tschung Dee Lung. trials set for May 18. W. D. Pratt advertises two Kingsbury pianos direct from Cable Co. factory Chicago at low prices. inspect and learn terms at 400 Century building.
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