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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1900

Page

8

Sunday Prize Fight Called Off in Indianapolis Crowd

Report notes a planned boxing match between Jack Cutler and Ollie at 3 p m was halted after Sheriff Cy Clark intervened. About 200 sports gathered at Zimmerman's Oakley club seeking location, then the crowd split toward Riverside Park and Maywood before key inducements and a tense dispute redirected plans.

Indianapolis Jack Cutler Ollie Cy Clark Zimmerman Oakley Club Riverside Park Maywood Ers Anapolia

Hoosiers Lose Narrowly to Reds In Final Inning

Indianapolis suffers a hard luck defeat as the Reds edge them 3-2. A disputed play at the box on a hit from Hogheber kept runners from scoring, with umpire Sally in the way. Kellum and Sanders allowed seven hits. Phillips pitched five innings. Other notes include White Dan McCarty’s $20,000 bank credit saga in Martinez and various city sports updates.

Indianapolis Reds Cincinnati Flynn Heydon Hoghever Sally Hahn Madison McErtie Kellum Sanders Phillips Itininea Hindianapolis Phillipa Kahoe Kum Barnes and Heydon Dan Francisco Dan McCarty Chicago C. H. Todd Bank of Martinez White Hat McCarty Huck Metty Bank

Bowling Championship Opens With 200 Seats, Ten Cent Admission

Indianapolis hosts a six night bowling series at Turner alleys with 200 seats for visitors. Admission is ten cents. Schedule spans April 17 through April 28 across alleys 1 to 4 featuring Marion Oneida Lawton Blue Label teams. Eligibility lists include players from Marion Oneida Lawton Blue Label with named players.

Indianapolis Turner Marion Lawton Blue Label Oneida One Knox, Kimmel Jay Gielow Good Buchanan Schiake

Boxing Clash At Kid McCoy’s Saloon Stirs New York Night

A New York tale says Kid McCoy was knocked out by a bartender at the Kid’s saloon after a loud hackman entered. A new mixer served under protest, McCoy grabbed the intruder by the collar, knocking him to the street. The bartender then struck McCoy, sending him to the floor. McCoy denies the events and says a second tender faced him in the mirror.

New York McCoy

Henry Shupp to Fight Local Boxer Next Monday

Henry Shupp of Indianapolis will meet top Cincinnati fighter Mike Schreck of Reading Pa next Monday night in Cincinnati. Schreck is based in Cincinnati and the bout marks Shupps first date with a leading rival in the region.

Henry Shupp Indianapolis Cincinnati Mike Schreck Reading

Jeffries Birthday Sparks Training for Possible McCoy Fight

Champion James Jeffries marks his twenty fifth birthday while urging a match with McCoy. McCoy refuses a 75 25 split demanding 65 35, arguing over fairness and noting Corbett and Sharkey accepted lower shares. Jeffries cites past deals and calls for a bout with Tommy Ryan instead. A Chicago club offers a $5 000 purse for a fight between them.

James Jeffries McCoy Jeffries Sharkey Corbett Tommy Ryan Chicago

Rufus Wright Dead After Chicago Scuffle Over Revolver

Chicago reports Rufus Wright a rubber tire magnate died after a Saturday afternoon scuffle for a revolver with Mrs. Louisa Lottridge at the Leland hotel. Wright and Lottridge admitted heavy drinking. Wright claimed the weapon discharged in his hand. Lottridge traveled from Paw Paw Michigan to meet Wright. Wright’s son-in-law Fred Morgan stood by as the mystery swirls. Wright said the woman bore no blame and there was no trouble according to her account.

Chicago Rufus Wright Louisa Lottridge Leland Hote

Murders by Robbers Strikes Toledo Family

Kate Sullivan aged 63 died after attack by two unknown robbers in Toledo. Her sister Joanna 55, described as a maniac, survived but with a fractured skull and multiple broken ribs after both sisters were bound and assaulted during a robbery that yielded about 250 dollars. Posses sweep the countryside as threats of lynching loom.

Toledo Kate Sullivan Joanna Sullivan Kate

Teen Stabs Friend After Alleged Friendly Scuffle

Edward Anderson aged 16 stabbed Lawrence Owsley in a Market Street incident described by both youths as a friendly scuffle. The wound, about an inch below the heart, is not serious. Anderson has prior trouble.

Edward Anderson Tenth St Lawrence Owsley Senate Ave Market St Anderson

Woman in San Francisco Attempts Suicide as She Claims Indy Home

A young woman identified as Helen Gray but admitting it was a false name attempted suicide in San Francisco last week. She said her parents are dead and she had no reason for living, claiming Indianapolis as her home.

Indianapolis San Francisco Helen Gray

Unclear fragment hints at railroad loading figures

The readable text shows a fragment mentioning cars loaded and a railway context with unclear wording. No definite people, places, or events are identifiable from the snippet.

Louis H Gideon Plans Eight Story Apartment Block on Madison

Louis H Gideon announces an eight story steel frame apartment building on Madison avenue opposite the Manual training school. The fire proof structure will feature marble wainscoting tile floors and quarter oak finish. Rents from 6 to 22 dollars monthly with four room suites plus singles and doubles. Promoter David Gibson says stock of about 250000 dollars with 50000 subscribed and expects favorable railroad and manufacturer support.

Louis H.gideon Madison-ave David Gibson

Remarkable skull fracture case of Willie Eppert

Willie Eppert, young son of Fred Eppert of 211 N Pennsylvania Jr, fell Friday evening and fractured his skull. Dr F C Stewart reports a remarkable recovery chance after surgery removed a bone piece about half a dollar in size and notes brain oozing but no current ill effects. A stiff hat brim deflected fatal impact according to the doctor.

Willie Eppert Fred Eppert Pennsylvania Jr F. C. Stewart Compton FE. Chfost Stewart Eppert Willie Dr. Stewart

Indianapolis Events and Accidents Reported in Brief

Isaac Nier appeared before a grand jury on charges of arson and receiving stolen goods. A Kansas City convention fare estimate is mentioned. Indianapolis presbytery plans its spring meeting in Southport Tuesday evening. Moses Anderson was injured when a wagon struck him on Capitol Avenue at Michigan Street, breaking one rib. Fifteen colored sailor boys in government service at Manila passed through Indianapolis en route to Norfolk navy yard. Marion lodge No. 16 Iron and Steel Workers hosted 14 state lodge representatives, Sunday. John Colbert was elected delegate to the local lodge for the May national convention. William Whittaker elected representative to the Central Labor Union.

Isaac Nier Kansas City Indianapolis Moses Anderson Washington St Indianapolis Creamery Company Capitol-ave Michigan-st Manila Norfolk Navy Yard Marion Lodge Iron and Steel Workers John Colbert Willam Whittaker Central Labor Union

Bazaar Booths To Highlight Tomlinson Hall Decor

The bazar opens Wednesday night in Tomlinson Hall under Ladies of SS Peter and Paul church. A doll booth shaped like a big shoe centers the hall with other booths including an art Roman temple, Byzantine style, English cottage refreshment, and a bee hive candy booth designed by Louis H. Gibson.

Tomlinson Hall SS. Peter and Paul's Church Louis H. Gibson

Injured man struck by street car at busy Washington crossing

Joseph Madden aged 61 of 14 South West street was struck by a street car at the Washington and West streets crossing Sunday afternoon. He suffered severe head and facial cuts. Doctors Loop and Cotter treated and sewed the wounds. Madden waited for one car to pass and walked into the path of another going the opposite direction.

Joseph Madden S. West-st Washington and West-sts Cotter Madden

Health Habit Promotes Digestive Health and Stuart's Tablets

An article urges forming a healthy habit of good digestion with Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets after meals. It claims natural digestive action, no cathartics, and notes the tablet's daily use as essential in many homes to improve digestion and counter bad habits.

Stuart

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