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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1901

Page

8

Holloway and Gordon to Race at Free Bicycle Meet

A free bicycle meet organized by the Indianapolis Bicycle Club lists 30 entries with more expected. Hol lay of Chicago and Lou Gordon, a local pro, are set to race in three heats including a half mile unpaced and a tandem paced race with a pin toss deciding the final format. Tickets are moving quickly with 8,000 of 16,000 distributed and tickets on sale at Huder's.

Indianapolis Bicycle Club Holl Ay Chicago Dayton Lou Gordon Aires Huder

Battery lineups and standings appear in scattered scores

The text lists Batteries and players for teams including Boston Cincinnati New York Chicago Baltimore Detroit Philadelphia Cleveland Washington Milwaukee with win loss records and percentages. It mentions Milwaukee, Detroit and Chicago lineups, and notes Stimmel and the Chicago Remnants game and upcoming lodge ball game between Anderson and Indianapolis Islks.

Stimmel Chicago Elks Anderson Indianapolis

Little Wonder Stallion Dies in Philadelphia

Hackney celebrated horse Little Wonder has died in Philadelphia. The report notes the horse’s prominence and death location in a concise item.

Little Wonder Philadelphia

Jeffries Ruhlin Match Articles Signed by Frisco Club

San Francisco reports that articles for the Jeffries Ruhlin fight will be signed on Tuesday. The Frisco club will open the bidding with the largest offer and prepare the terms for the bout.

San Francisco Frisco

Plan to Penalize Deserting Players in Minor Leagues

Denver reports George Te beau of Kansas City Western league proposes fines on players who desert the minor leagues for major leagues after the national agreement expires.

Denver George Tebeau Kansas City

Corbett At Atlantic City Amid Silver Linings

Philadelphia Aug 20 Jim Corbett is at Atlantic City cutting a wide swath Fred Hallen the comedian is there Corbett received a parcel on Monday and the messenger collected 73 cents Hallen says the gold brick Corbett bought was not even gilded.

Philadelphia Jim Corbett Atlantic City Fred Hallen Corbett Hallen

Jimmy Michael Blasts Indoor Mile Records in 15-Mile Race

Jimmy Michael clocked a blistering pace in a Monday night match race with Lloyd McFarland, breaking all indoor records from start to finish across 15 miles with interim splits listed. In the first semi final heat, Taylor Kimble and Fisher both spilled. Fisher recovered to win a place while Kimble faltered.

New York S‘loyd McFarland Jimmy Michael Taylor Kimble Fisher

Jockey Danny Maher Plans Return to Saddle Soon

Danny Maher reports from New York that his illness in England is improving. In a letter he says he will be in the saddle again by its arrival and notes meeting Tod Stoan in Paris who lent him a racing automobile capable of about 60 miles per hour. Ted drove it well and Maher would like one to bring home, though cost is high.

New York Danny Maher England Paris Tod Stoan America Ted

Railroad Interests Meet at Bar Harbor Report

A Bar Harbor meeting of railroad interests is described in a press story from New York dated August 20. The report notes discussions and developments, with emphasis on possible shifts in policy and cooperation among companies.

Meyer & Kiser Special Wire New York Bar Harbor

Railroads Seek Closer Alliances As Market Rumors Surge

The article discusses plans for closer alliances among railroads and possible inclusion of unrepresented lines in a harmony agreement. It cites rumors of Southern Pacific on a dividend basis, US Steel executive changes, Pennsylvania control talks, and bullish sentiment driven by London prices and speculation on Atchison and Southern.

Southern Pacific United States Corporation Norfolk & Western Schwab Steel Trust Bethlehem Steel Company Illinois South Chicago London Atchison Union Pacific Indianapolis Street Railway Indianapolis Gas Pennsylvania Gould Southern Railroad St. Paul

Angry preacher fires at student in Irvington standoff

Rev Thomas Vance a Campbellite preacher fired three shots at Oscar Holmes 20 near Burgess Ave and Butler St Sunday 11 pm Holmes walked away whistling Because She Made Those Goo goo Eyes Vance admits firing to intimidate and plans to swear out a warrant against him.

Burgess Ave Butler St Irvington Thomas Vance Pop Oscar Holmes Holmes Delaware St Mae Vance

Tuxedo Annexation Blocked By City Council Vote

The Tuxedo annexation ordinance failed 10 to 10 after Dailler joined Democrats. Perrott warned of annual costs of 99 300 plus 5 000 initial for fire houses while revenue would be 1 093 yearly. Various budget and utility measures were debated or defeated.

Dailler Daller Indianapolis Perrott Board of Safety McGrew

Coxswain Bendon Dies Aboard Flagship Chicago

Aug 20 Southampton report says A Bendon coxswain of the flagship Chicago died Saturday night from asphyxiation. Local coroner refused a landing without a post mortem and inquest, prompting the ship to sail out to bury him ashore. American embassy officers consider the coroner's conduct discourteous.

Southampton

Moore Gains Momentum In Indianapolis Mayoral Race

The Sun reports Moore leads the Indianapolis mayoral contest, with 239 votes in the last 24 hours and strong support citywide. Maguire trails as ballots show his backers lacking a timely move. Official tallies through Tuesday morning list Moore at the top with Maguire behind.

Moore Maguire Indianapolis W. F. Moore Charles Maguire

Two Men Rescued From Cleveland Water Works Tunnel

Adam Kest and Joseph Engine were trapped 200 feet underground after a crib fire, believed dead for days. Rescuers heard tapping on a pipe and pulled them to safety in a semi conscious state, revealing they planned to eat raw mule meat. Both were hospitalized and expected to recover.

Cleveland Cleveland, C Adam Kest Joseph Engine Water Works Crib Kest Engine

Cascaret Candy Cathartic Promises Sleep Aid

Advertisement notes Cascaret Candy Cathartic for bedtime sleep. Druggists offer 10c 25c and 50c packages.

Band concert at Fairview Park promises unusual program

The Indianapolis military band will perform Wednesday night at Fairview park with a special program titled From fireside to battlefield upon request. A quartet featuring Lulu Fisher Rice Hall Behlmer Homer Van Wie and J Russell Powell will sing several selections. Rain has refreshed the park and lighting work is under way for the concert.

Indianapolis Fairview Park Lulu Fisher Rice Hall Behlmer Homer van ‘Wie J. Russell Powell

Read the Sun Liner Advertisements on Page Seven

Notice urges readers not to miss liner advertisements on the seventh page of THE SUN. If you cannot bring your Uner ads, use telephone 80 for assistance with new or old notices.

William Waugh Sr. Dies. Longtime Typographical Union Member

William Waugh Sr. 62 died at his son William Waugh's home 424 E Merrilil Sr Monday night. An early settler from Pennsylvania he joined Typographical Union No. 1 forty years ago and held a strong hand in the era of hand composition. Funeral from the Waugh home at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday.

Wiliam Waugh, Sr William Waugh E. Merrilil Sr Typographical Union No. 1 Pennsylvania Waugh

Missens Shoots Himself in Brussels

BRUSSELS August 20 ex minister of labor Herr Missens committed suicide Tuesday by shooting. Domestic trouble drove him to the act.

Brussels rHerr Missens

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