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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1900
Page
8
The store promotes a wide selection of diamond goods including rings blues earrings ear studs scarf pins brooches and unusual items like match boxes cigar cutters link sleeve buttons sockets necklaces bracelets all set with diamonds and colored stones inviting customers to become acquainted with their diamond stock.
The Indianapolis racing event governs a 20 mile per hour limit for female riders amid plans to build a 19 lap track at Tomlinson Hall. The 12 hour international championship will feature five top riders including Mollie LaTour with bouts running Christmas week.
Charles Somers of the Cleveland club reports return from the east and says the claim that Indian polio will be dropped is premature.
Fragmentary club standings show wins losses and percentages with unclear labels and stray characters. No identifiable teams dates or places are readable to form a factual card.
Chicago officials announce that all prizefights scheduled for this week and the next are canceled as Mayor Harrison enforces the Patterson law. The move blocks boxing events in the city pending further action.
Jim Jeffries and Gus Rublin signed a two round contest set for February 15 at Saengerfest hall Cincinnati with 75 percent of the 55 percent gross receipts to the winner. Both fighters post 2000 dollars with the Bank of Cincinnati. Geo Siler named referee and Billy Delany arrives to train Jeffries alongside Jack McCormack and Jack Jeffries while Jeffries trains in West Baden Indiana.
Buffalo urges that Canadian cup races be sailed in New Orleans tied to the exposition. Yale athletic receipts total 68 616 with 4 938 unspent. Van Buren Indiana gun club holds first annual shoot December 27 and 28 with twelve events each day. J Gans blamed for decline of boxing in Chicago. Frank Bell misses Empire event with Keeley Bros. Frank Barry billed for Thursday. Cincinnati promoters eye McGovern Jordan match alongside Rublin Jeffries. Michigan and Chicago on Harvard baseball schedule. Pillsbury to play 16 simultaneous games at the YMCA next Wednesday blindfolded then open game at night. Ramblers Deweys games postponed Lawtons prospects exciting then Lawtons win final. Night Owls beat Germanias in South Side league clash. Hammond Indiana bowling: Hoyt defeats Jones in seven games, score 1299 1260.
The December Mirror criticizes Indianapolis newspapers for calling the M T H S S H S team state champions after a tied game with the Blacksmiths. It argues the Shortridge win chances were dampened by field conditions and key injury, while Pickett's exit and fumbles favored the other side.
Tonight announces a 20 round bout on December 26 at Anderson between Jim Murray and Jack Robinson from Chicago, each weighing 135 pounds. A preliminary pits Sig Hart against Othie Sackett.
Indiana Dental College located at S. W. Cor Delaware and Chestnut streets accepts patients from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. for all dental work. Fees are stated to cover the cost only, reflecting a low or unit-cost approach.
Tickets go on sale December 22 23 24 25 31 and January 1 1901 with final return limit January 2 1901. Call on agents at 25 West Washington Street and Union Station.
Holiday excursions offered by the C H D Railway allow a round trip fare of one and one third times the regular fare with a final return date of January 2. Tickets available at ticket agents on 23 West Washington Street and Union Station.
Federal authorities allege Steven Swanton set up the McKee siblings in Lafayette in a counterfeit coin scheme. Old man McKee and son Howard were jailed in Marion county, the daughter’s indictment dropped. Swanton claimed to supply molds and bail money as officers pursued larger operators.
Mayor Taggart dodged a direct answer about accepting the chairmanship of the Democratic National Committee. A Chicago dispatch reports Senator Jones may relieve his duties and Taggart is named as a possible successor, though he says no meeting has been called and he is unsure if retirement is desired.
Controller Johnson warns officials should not receive presents even from subordinates. Police officers planned a fund to buy a Christmas gift for Supt. Quigley. Mayor Taggart says subordinates should not be taxed to gift their superiors. Quigley declined to comment.
About 50 affidavits against saloonists grocers and druggists lie in Justice Smock's court. Named are Augustus Wilmoth and Thomas Cain of Washington street with Cain previously instrumental in liquor arrests. Others include John F Johnson Isaac N Heims W N Short Cortlee M Warner George M Weber and Charles W Bichrodt. Prosecutor Gronninger cites no clear mastermind. Cain an upholsterer and Wilmoth a chair maker. Witness fees paid to prosecutors’ witnesses in each case. State anti saloon league official Helf says the league backs the movement though not its instigator.
Public excitement grows over the alleged murderer John Owens who vows to die without revealing his secret. Owens faces execution Friday afternoon and will not speak to disgrace his family before the world.
Judge Carter names The Union Trust Company as receiver for the Fraternal Co operative Association, a building society with many Indianapolis members. The action follows Attorney General Taylor and Prosecutor Ruckleshaus filing informaton alleging improper expense funds and misleading claims of business deals.
Admiral Remey reports that 15 troopers of the Fourth Cavalry and five crew from the gunboat Basco landed at Lin dones in Cavite province. They surprised 80 insurgents, killed 15, wounded one American, and destroyed a large amount of stores.
Reports from Johannesburg describe heavy cannonading north of Krugersdorp on Wednesday with Gen. Clements and Gen. Dellarey believed to be engaged again after a December 13 defeat at Maatiesberg. Boers operate actively between the area and Pretoria.
A boy calling himself Ivan Wells, 10, was kept at the police station after wandering about town seeking his mother and siblings. He claimed his father James Wells works on the Seymour railroad and his mother works in Indianapolis. He could not name his home but said he could use the big thing that goes over the railroad to guide him.
Eastern councils of the Chosen friends may refuse to yield funds to Receiver Clark as the Standard fraternal society forms from the late order. The Standard group plans incorporation within 30 days and sets an age limit at 50. Indiana’s Council No. 23 in Indianapolis voted not to join the Standards.
Louis Gunter, postmaster at Falmouth Indiana, was arrested by Deputy U S marshal Bramham on a charge of a $505 shortage in his office. He is held in Marion county jail.
Willie McKintry, 13, is at the police station charged with stealing $60 from George F. Lay's home at 304 Beecher Street. He initially denied the theft but now confesses and says the money is hidden in an alley. the cash has not been recovered.
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