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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 15, 1899

Page

7

Hoggie Hesitates on Four and a Half Month Contract

The article notes Hoggie’s reluctance to sign for four and a half months, demanding five months within the Westten League limit. Golt resists extending the schedule, while Hoggie’s arrival is seen as a sign of more holdouts to come including Metz, Lynch, Kahoe, and Gall with Foreman. Indianapolis faces Grand Saturday at 3:30 as Michigan eyes three games and a swing through Cincinnati.

George Hogriever Golt Hoggie Hogriever Hoghever Metz Lynch Kahoe Gall Foreman Thdianapolis Michigan Cincinnati

Chicago batters overpower Louisville in home opener

In Louisville on April 15, Chicago defeated Louisville 8 to 1 as Griffith and Donahue led with key hits. The crowd watched a brisk start to the season, with strong pitching and solid defense from Chicago, while Louisville struggled at the plate early.

Uisville Chicago Griffith el Chicago Jory Louisville Donahue Dunan Kittredge Inge Ryan Wolase SPHIA Quanters Killen

Baseball Hodgepodge and Player Moves Prompt Questions

The report surveys opening day chaos with wild pitching by Cunningham and Griffith and balks by both. It notes Tim Day’s letter to Rosie about contract terms and salary parity if performance improves. Mike Griffin plans retirement for brewery interests. Knepper shows strong form in practice with Cincinnati. question arises when he joined Cincinnati.

Cunningham Griffith Philadelphia Irwin Latham Tim Hurst Rosie Amos Mike Griffin Catcher Powers Louisville Kid” Speer Milwaukee Si Seymour Knepper Cincinnati Indianapolis Cincinnati Times-Star

Championship style boxing scraps stump over matches

Fitz Blackburn agrees to meet Jesse Hutsell, as previewed in Friday's SUN, at any place for any sum. Hutsell can be reached at 29 W Pearl St to arrange a match. Chas Blackburn seeks a 105 pound opponent. Ed Morris of Rushville has signed to fight Jimmy Blackwell ten rounds in Rushville Thursday night.

Fitz Blackburn Jesse Hutsell Hutsell W. Pearl St Chas. Blackburn Ed Morris Rushville Jimmy Blackwell

Hogan and Davis Expected to Fight at the Empire

The much talked about bout between Jack Davis and Tommy Hogan will be staged Saturday night at the Empire. Both fighters are under weight and in peak training. Two preliminaries will precede the main event, Kraemer versus Smith and Beall versus Colbert.

Columbia Named Defender for Americas Cup Challenge

The yacht Columbia has been chosen to defend the Americas Cup against the Shamrock. The name recalls the historic schooner Columbia which successfully defended the prize in 1871 against Britain's Livonia.

New York Shamrock Columbia

Gans Loses to McFadden in 23 Rounds

Boxing results show George McFadden of New York defeating Joe Gans of Baltimore in 23 rounds with sharp blocking noted as the finest seen. Other notes mention Charles Smith and John Federson drawing in Anderson, and various racing and cycling items across multiple cities.

Joe Gans Baltimore George McFadden New York McFadden Charles Smith New Orleans John Federson Anderson Smith Cooper Kiser Chester Park Cincinnati W. G. Hunter Indianapolis Jack Moffat Tiarry Peppers Perry Queenan Andy Watson Chicago Turner Keystone Club Butler

Traitor Stephens Repeats Antiwar Remark in Philadelphia

Philadelphian Trank Stephens reiterates his controversial statement from a New York single tax dinner urging divine defeat for U S troops in the Philippines. He claims the remark was deliberate and cites no right for the United States in the Philippines plus a wish for vengeance. Stephens is a known single tax advocate who previously served a brief Delaware jail term for speeches.

Stephens Philadelphia Trank Stephens New York Philippines United States Delaware

Beware of Ointments for Catarrh Containing Mercury

Public health warning against mercury in catarrh cures. Advises using prescriptions from reputable physicians. Mentions Hall's Catarrh Cure by F J Cheney & Co as mercury free and sold in Toledo Ohio with testimonials.

Hal’s F. J. Cheney &Co Igledo. O Mall Toledo Ohio F.J. Cheney & Co Ferget Hall

Predicted: The Sepac of His Plain Talk

Richard Croker’s frank admissions before the Mazet investigating committee spark a sensation. The Tammany press says he vindicated himself while Mazetters were defeated, but Republican papers predict Tammany’s downfall and looming contempt charges against Carroll for refusing to testify.

New York Richard Croker Mazet Tammany Croker Carroll Croixer Leutenant

Frankem Will Disputed After Insanity Ruling

A circuit court jury found Jonathan Frankem insane and invalidated his will after a night-long deliberation. Isaac Frankem, the son, pursued the suit, stating he cares little for the estate yet objects to the will's cruelty charges. The will left $8 to grandchildren and $5 to each of Isaac and Augustus Frankem.

Yewlict Jonathan Frankem Isaac Frankem Isaac Augustus

Automatic Sprinkler Douses Garage Fire at Schnull Co

A small gasoline tank used in heating solder irons exploded on the fourth floor of Schnull Co wholesale grocery at 110 116 S Meridian. The sprinkler activated and a water stream with fire alarm quickly flooded the blaze, which was extinguished before the fire department arrived. The only loss is water damage.

Schnull & Co Meridian St

Duke of Arcos Named Spain Ambassador to Washington

The duke of Arcos former Spanish minister to Mexico is named Spain's ambassador to Washington. The proposed US ambassador to Madrid Mr Bellamy Storer meets Spanish government approval.

Madrid Duke of Arcos Mexico Spain Washington Bellamy Storer United States

Irvington Home Rule Party Nominates Ticket

The Irvington home rule party Friday night nominated C A Rodney for trustee of district 1 N A Shimer for district 4 Wm Redmond incumbent clerk renominated P C Jacobs for treasurer and J R Fry for marshal The town board is commended A reduction of the tax rate is asked and better postal facilities including free delivery.

Nother Irvington Irvington Home Rule Party C. A. Rodney N. A. Shimer Wm. Redmond P. C. Jacobs J. R. Fry

Little Delia Harrison Recovers After City Hospital Appendectomy

West Indianapolis girl Delia Harrison, age unknown, is rapidly recovering after undergoing an appendectomy at City Hospital. Her parents had tried faith cure beforehand.

Little Delia Harrison West Indianapolis City Hospital

Ill in Denbi. Charles Graham Falls From Grand Opera House Window

Charles Graham remains in doubtful condition after a fall from a fourth story window at the Grand Opera House hotel on Wednesday morning. He is not improving at City Hospital.

Denbi Charles Graham Grand Opera House City Hospital

Death of Charles Lyons Ruled From Kidney Disease

Coroner Nash finds the death of Charles Lyons a colored youth of 17 Luiden street was caused by nephritis. Earlier suspicion tied to headache powders.

Nash Charles Lyons Luiden St

A Jawbreaker Combine Formed In New Jersey Incorporation

A Mexico land buying and general trading venture named Compania de la Hacienda de Coa huayala with capital $5,080,000 is incorporated at Trenton. The American steel hoop company, capital $33,650,000, also incorporated at Trenton, plans to manufacture and trade in steel hoops tics and bands.

Compania de la Hacienda de Coahuayala Trenton Mexico American Steel Hoop Company Capital

Is Pile Cure Claimed to Cure Hemorrhoids Quickly

An advertisement argues that hemorrhoids are curable with the Pyramid Pile Cure. It claims rapid relief of inflammation and swelling, discounts hospital or surgical costs, and states the product is made by the Pyramid Drug Co in Marshall Michigan and sold by druggists for 50 cents a box.

Pyramid Drug Co Marshall, Mich

Munyon's Remedies Offered by Competent Physicians

Munyon's remedies dispensed by skilled doctors claim effective treatment for lungs stomach liver kidneys and nasal catarrh. Terms are very low as patients are urged to visit the office for fresh remedies from the laboratory and to address letters to A M Hart consulting physician at the Majestic Building 8 Pennsylvania St Indianapolis.

Munyon A. M. ‘Hart Majestic Building Pennsylvania St Indianapolis

Miller Ends Exhaustive Race With Celery Compound Remedy

Champion long distance rider Co. W. Miller credits Paine’s celery compound as a perfect restorer of impaired nervous energy. He describes a 2007 mile six day Madison Square Garden win and says the remedy aided his recovery and maintained condition after extreme exertion. He urges riders to consider the product following severe tests.

Miller Madison Square Garden C. W. Miller Paine New York Nerkhans Co. W. Miller

Questioning readers on saving and investments

The passage asks if readers have formed a habit of saving, face debt, and seek a safe permanent investment at a fair rate. It suggests preparing for emergencies and old age and wonders if one is building a fund for a rainy day. It emphasizes accumulating money without hassle.

Cincinnati Express High School Track Results

Cincinnati and Detroit teams compete in a regional meet with Cin and Dayton athletes advancing. Results show pace and times from events including Toledo and Trayton divisions, with officials noting limits and qualifications.

Cincinnati Express Cincinnati Detroit Trayton Dayton Lim Toledo

Vandalia Line schedules amid rough transcription

Fragmentary OCR shows train times and connections for the Vandalia Line including between T Haute StL West and Saint Louis routes. Data lines list departure and arrival times such as 7.25 and 12.35 with various notes, but overall text remains unclear.

Vandalia Line Haute, S. L. & West T. Haute St. I Haute Stl & West Haute, &. Gasey Ace Tv

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