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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1902

Page

8

Polo league To Start In Indianapolis In November

Western Polo League schedules first Indianapolis game for November 4 at Tomlinson Hall. Indianapolis opens Muncie season November 3 with Frank Wilson captain and a seven man reserve list. Managers Babcock and Hornaday plan four weekly games, with six at home on Tuesdays and Fridays, and aim for an indoor exhibition to spur interest.

Western Polo League Indianapolis Tomlinson Hall Muncie Babcock and Hornaday Mr. Mornaday Frank Wilson George Wise G. Mack Indianpolis Charles Smith al Lanagan Ellis Wolfe Omlinson Ire Eif Rson Richmond Marion Hews Elwood Polo

Indians Blank Millers 5 To 0 Behind Williams

Indianapolis pitcher Williams allowed four hits and shut out Minneapolis as the Indians won 5 to 0. Sporer kept the Millers in check until Williams held firm in the late innings. Hoghever, Coulter, Grim, and O'Brien contributed key hits for Indianapolis.Attendance 940.

Millers Mr. Williams Indians Werden Grant Mits Matthews Sporer Williams Indianapolis A.B. R. HO A. EL Hoghever Los Tox Coulter Grim Kihm O'Brien Kuhns Yeager pHewcwws Cooley Spovey Dseeresersnee Minneapolis Hogriever Fox O’brien Quillin Verden Ramsay

Association calls off match after failed negotiations

Pitre Olson Mowatt McMahon and Moran were considered for a first-rate match but none could be made. Realizing the impossibility of a suitable opponent in short time, the association canceled the event. The Athletic association promises better prospects after Empire theater performances this winter.

Pitre Olson Mowatt McMahon Moran The Athletic Association Empire Theater

Cincinnati club signs five players for next year

The Cincinnati National League club acts to secure present players. Articulate, the western speed wonder, failed to place in the Merchants handicap at Saratoga. Queen R, owned by Wm Robbins of Greensburg, broke a leg and had to be killed. Root and Gardner in Salt Lake City will race again within two months to attract a better offer. Elwvou races drew crowds. Tellma won the 3:00 trot with 2:29 1/4 best time and Miss Coleridge won the 2719 pace at 1:18 3/4. J. J. Scanner leads by $8,000 due to The Abbott lameness. Scannel expects Lord Derby to race again. Owner of the great nag trails $29,000 ahead in forfeited-option money.

Articulate Saratoga Merchants Queen R Wm. Robbins Greensburg Lawrenceburg Root Gardner Salt Lake City Frisco Chicago Tellma Bell Sheldon Lee Vincent Rosa Fitzsimmons Lady Poem Miss Coleridge Slumber, Jr American Belle J. J. Scanner Abbott Lord Derby Scannel

Actress survives loop the loop at Coney Island ride

Josephine Hall, the actress, fainted during a loop the loop ride at Coney Island after a Manhattan Beach trip with her husband Alfred E. Aarons. He paused his business to tend her at the Manhattan Beach hotel. The next day she faced nervous prostration, and Aarons says she will not ride again.

New York Josephine Hall Alfred E. Aarons Manhattan Beache Hotel Miss Hall Coney Island Manhattan Beach Coney

Firecracker Containing Liquor Spooks Indianapolis Family

An Indianapolis matron found a giant firecracker hidden in a liquor box from a Kentucky distillery. The fuse was pulled but no explosion occurred, revealing a bottle of aged liquor inside the device. The incident caused considerable worry as the family feared a blast or fire.

Indianapolis Kentucky

Baseball Gab Moves and Dramas From the City

Magesy McGraw visits with John Brush as talks on next season loom. Millers series finale Wednesday at 3 45. Injuns face Killen in a promised bloody battle. Star Store and Wasson disputes spark arbitration. Postoffice game awarded to Wasson’s. league standings list Star Store People’s outfit and others. Kid Monroe dies after being run over by a car wheel near Canton. Three-I results and Y M I plans, Nick Young quits after 30 years with New York aiming for league reorganization.

Millers Killen Injuns Star Store People’s Outfitting Company Wasson-Postoffice Wassons Postoffice Pet Rotts Sakanol Wasson’s Niente She Nick Young National League Mr. Young New York Brush Cincinnati

Local Lottery Ad Reads From The Sun’s Liners

Classified ad style note from The Sun’s liners offers guaranteed results and two phone lines 8 0 with office at 121 123 East Ohio Street for inquiries.

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Fortune Found After Seven Years for Missing Heir

In Fortunate twist, laborer John Flannigan, long presumed lost, is located in Connecticut after seven years since an estate deposited by Hiram J. Gallivan. Flannigan, 28, receives about 40000 dollars from the Providence estate now, while the other two nephews shared earlier.

John Flannigan Klondike Hiram J. Gallivan Providence John Mannigan Flannigan Manning & Hodgskin New York Connecticut Manning Consolidated Railroad

Excursions From Indianapolis to Louisville Train

Special round trip excursion from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville for $1.50. Depart 7 a.m. from Indianapolis, return from Louisville at 7 p.m. on Sunday, August 24.

Louisville Indianapolis Union Station Lawrenceburg Aurora Indianapolis

Will of Senator McMillan Reveals Multi-MMillion Estate

Probate filing shows the senator's estate valued between $6 million and $10 million. Bequests include charity homes, hospitals, and personal legacies to wife, children, in laws, nephews, and employees. A $300,000 trust funds Mrs. McMillan, while remaining assets go to sons W C, Philip, and Francis.

Detroit McMillan Home of Women’s Hospital and Foundlings’ Home Children's Free Hospital Association Little Sisters of the Poor Grace Hospital Eagle Head Manchester Mass W. J. Jarvis G. M. Black Chas. Moore Richard Rice Bessie Barry Washington Hugh McMillan W. C Philip Francis McMillan

Japanese garden to grace Brokaw estate in Great Neck

A 25000 dollar Japanese garden is under construction at William Gould Brokaw's Great Neck estate. Seventy skilled workers led by a French gardener are creating a 200 by 200 foot garden with native Japanese trees shrubs plants and flowers and several summer houses and tea pagodas. The project should be finished by fall.

William Gould Brokaw Great Neck L. I Japan

Empire Boat Off There Will Be No Scrapping

An Empire vessel ends its voyage with a firm stance against scrapping as tensions rise aboard in the Bui region. Crews report resolve to preserve the boat and its legacy amid local debates.

Swirl of Society Notes Marriages and Travel

Social items report Mrs. Henry Kahn and daughter back from Europe while Miss Annie Dean hosted Miss Dana Seltzer of Marion. J C Sipe arrives in New York from Amsterdam on the Kronprinz Wilhelm. Miss Maude Harrison to wed Harvey E Crane Sept. 2. Shortridge High School's new principal Lawrence C Hull arrives and will rent a home on N New Jersey Street. Miss Nettie Tucker wed to Leroy G George. Mrs. M C Hunt and Mrs John Mayer depart for Chicago. Morris Ross to stay at Rika Dom while family at Harbor Point. Emma Wurster and Léonard Voght marry. attendants Miss Annie Poppe and Robert Wurster. bride wears white organdie with roses. wedding supper at Fred Wurster's home.

J. C. Sipe New York Amsterdam Holland Maude Harrison Fort Wayne Harvey E. Crane Lawrence C. Hull Shortridge High School N. New Jersey Nettie Tucker Leroy G. George Mancie M. C. Hunt John and Harvey Mayer Chicago H. C. Dyer Morris Ross Rika Dom Holliday Country Place Harbor Point Emma, Wurster Léonard Voght Schary Annie Poppe Robert Wurster Fred Wurster

Breakup After Exchanging Receipts Ends Engagement

In New Haven on August 20 Anna Drazen, 19, and Morris L. Zeiderman ended their brief courtship by exchanging receipts for the return of gifts. Anna pledges to break off the engagement and Zeiderman confirms he has received the presents including a diamond ring and a gold ring.

New Haven, Conn Anna Crazen Morris L. Zeiderman Anna Drazen Towit

A Human Knot In Thomaston For Acrobat Frank Kelsey

Frank Kelsey an acrobat from Oxford Conn locked his legs behind his neck and walked the platform at a Thomaston station. Unable to untwist himself after a quarter hour he collapsed exhausted and called for bystander help before the train.

Thomaston Conn Frank Kelsey Oxford

Horse Trading Banks in North Dakota Spin New Ventures

North Dakota banks in newer areas offer horse trading as part of their services amid western boom. Bankers ship horses from Iowa and Illinois to farmers, selling for cash or on time and earning profits plus interest on credit agreements.

North Dakota Northwest Iowa Illinois

Big Splurge for Jake Smith

In Portsmouth Ohio on August 20 General Jacob H. Smith was feted with a grand reception and banquet by citizens and the G A R. The event, though a stag affair, drew many ladies into the hotel lobby to greet the general as thousands of workers contributed their attendance.

Jake Smith Portsmouth Jacob H. Smith

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