Accident at State Normal Ends in Critical Injury
Prof. J. P. Kimmel physical instructor at the State normal school Terre Haute is in critical condition after being struck behind the ear by a 16 pound hammer in a practice session with Capt. Beecher. The skull fracture and brain concussion have left him unconscious and prognosis is poor. The accident has cast gloom over the campus.
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Charces
State Normal
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Coatesville
Beecher
Fire damages SICK PEOPLE Deparator medical college building
A fire at the Deparator medical college in Peru injures no patients but damages the building, with C. O. Guston a consumptive in one room and Mrs. Anna Hoyer moved to safety. Dr. Winfield S. Rowley owns the two year old institute and insurance covers the loss. The article also discusses various baseball games and league rivalries in Indiana.
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Peru
Ind
Anna Hoyer
Sheridan
Winfield S. Rowley
Indians Beat Visitors in Exhibition at Washington Park
Hoosiers win 8 to 5 as Kellum Heydon and Hogriever lead Indianapolis against St. Louis visitors. Three three-base hits in sixth inning fuel five-spot for Indy while the locals clinch the game with steady defense and timely hitting. Next week opens season with DePauw game and a legal note looms over Wallace Harper contracts held by St. Louis club.
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Indianapopolis
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Watkins
John H. Overall
Frank de Hass Robison
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Baseball Bunts Show Husky Hitters Prowess Early
The Huskies displayed strong batting in an exhibition game on Wednesday with O'Brien driving the ball and handling hot ones at short. Indianapolis played an errorless game, a notable achievement for an early season exhibition. Babb, the third baseman, was not fully up to form.
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Indianapolis
Notre Dame and Indiana Law School Triumphs in Matches
Notre Dame defeated Chicago Americans 3 to 3 according to the record while Culver beat Kewanna 3 to 1. Indiana Law School prevailed 10 to 5 over Shortridge and Nashville edged Cleveland 14 to 8 in the listed games.
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Chicago Americans
Is. Culver
Kewanna
Indiana Law School
Shortridge
Nashville
Cleveland
National League season opens amid league turmoil and bids
The National League launches its season after a split deepened by factions led by Spalding and Freedman. Four cities oppose strong rivalries with the American League, backed by a war fund of 100,000 dollars as the two leagues prepare for a battle over supremacy.
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Freedman
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Philadelphia
Chicago
St. Louis
American League
National League
Indianapolis
Watkins
Track notes and racing headlines from Aqueduct to Newmarket
Tommy Burns distinguished himself at the Aqueduct by his sensational riding landing two horses that were not the best. Sir Vincent's Principality with Dan Maher won the double trial plate of 200 sovereigns at Newmarket. R Sherwoods Galopade colt ridden by Skeets Martin finished second. Jockey Lyne who earns about 10000 dollars a year narrowly escaped injury at Lakeside in Chicago when his horse reared and fell into a ten foot ditch but then returned to finish third.
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Aqueduct
Sir ©. Vincent
Principality
Dan Maher
Newmarket
Eng
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Skeets Martin
Lyne
Lakeside
Chicago
Tish-i-mingoes Win Inde pendent Bowling League Title
The championship season closed Wednesday night as the Tish-i-mingoes captured the league crown. The annual smoker at the City Club Thursday features a bout or two and a special entertainment by a team from the Empire theater. Ice cream and cake will be served.
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Independent
Tish-i-mingoes
Empire Theater
Racing Steer Garvin Sets Swift Pace At Race Course
Edward Holder of Richmond trained a steer named Garvin to race with a bicycle. The steer, about one year old, covered an eighth of a mile in 18 seconds with hobble restraints, equating to a mile in 2 minutes 24 seconds on the course.
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Edward Holder
Garvin
Corbett Abandons Pacific Coast Trip For Jeffries Bout
James J. Corbett halts travel to arrange a bout with Jeffries after a telegram from his brother Harry indicates the match is nearly set. Corbett, now free from theater duties, is ready to return to fighting. Thomas Sharkey plans England visit during coronation week. Billy Madden posts 10000 for a Ruhlin Sharkey clash with details to follow. Some sports hopefuls want the “Dub” to come back, noting his capability.
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Pacific Coast
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Harry
Corbett
Thomas Sharkey
England
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Gus Ruhlin
Sharkey
Dub
Pugilists Seek Legal Bouts Amid Derby Sweepstakes Plans
A Philadelphia society woman writes to Milton Young, Kentucky mutual sweepstakes secretary, seeking backing to ensure a Quaker winner in the Kentucky derby pool valued at 65000 dollars. She hopes to mobilize Philadelphia leaders to boost the pool and Philadelphia business, while Young withholds addresses to avoid sensational public interest.
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Philadelphia Society
Milton Young
Kentucky Mutual Sweepstakes Association
Philadelphia
Kentucky Mutual Sweepstakes’ Association
Amusements listings for Grand Vaudeville Empire
The evening shows include vaudeville at Grand 2:15 and 8:15, Park featuring The volunteer organist at 2 and 8, and Burlesque at Empire at 2 and 8.
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PARK
Empire
Romance and Wealth Meld in Theatrical Circles
Harry J. Roberts of the Du Barry company marries Maggie Moore the divorced wife of Williamson the Australian manager and receives a wedding gift check for 125 dollars from his brother in law. Laura Biggar, the Pittsburg actress who nursed H. M. Bennett, heir to wealth, is said to have inherited most of his fortune. Biggar may return to the stage with her own company and management.
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du Barry
Maggie Moore
Williamson
Laura Biggar
H. M. Bennett
Pittsburg
Miss Biggar
Monster bill debate sparks charity theater event
Manager Ed Rosen baum plans a benefit at the New York Casino on April 27. Huge city placards tout the event as a monster bill. The term is debated with performers like De Wolf Hopper possibly deemed a monolith among volunteers from the theatrical profession.
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Ed Rosenbaum
New York
de Wolf Hopper
Mag Hagerty's Father Leads Grand Sketch Parade
The best liked sketch this week at the Grand is Mag Hagerty's Father by Will Cressy. It features an old-fashioned Irish father who carried the hedge and remains unashamed, though his daughter, now rich, lives in a fine house with her husband. The Park opens a three day run for The Volunteer Organist with Ben Horning in the cast, likely to draw local fans. Empire shows also strong crowds for the company with a notable musical turn and an attractive chorus.
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Mag Hagerty
Will Cressy
Mag
the Park
Ben Horning
Grand Stock Company
the Empire
Pope Receives Pilgrims in St. Peter's Blessing
In Rome on April 17 the pope descended to St. Peter's and greeted 1,000 Italian and Swiss pilgrims. Reports of his weakness proved unfounded as he remained in perfect health. A three act playlet under St. Paul’s church was presented at the parish house on Wednesday night.
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St. Peter's
St. Paul’s Church
St. Paul's Parish
Pain Balm Endorsement Promises Lasting Relief
Philip E. Rhoads of Pennville Missouri claims Chamberlain Pain Balm cured his years of rheumatism after trying many remedies. He says three bottles provided permanent relief and asserts it is the best medicine he has used. Pain Balm is sold by all druggists.
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Philip E. Rhoads
Pennville
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