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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1901

Page

6

Gridiron Gossip Sees West Point Syracuse Matchup Next Season

The eastern “big four” used 145 players last season while Yale seeks to renew athletic ties withPennsylvania. Michigan slated to play Nevada in San Francisco on Christmas Day. Harvard stars pace 1901 all American talk with Kernan named captain. DePauw’s McKinstray praised as top student.

West Point Syracuse Big Four Yale Pennsylvania San Francisco Michigan University of Nevada Harvard Kernan Iis McKinstray DePauw Reading College

PUGILISTIC POINTS AND BOXING NOTES OF THE DAY

Sack Cullen may have paused bouts after marriage while Corbett hopes to outpoint Jef fries for 25 rounds. Interest in boxing in Indianapolis wains as Chicago limits fights to six rounds and New York drawn at Fitzsimmons versus Sharkey. The Olympic club seeks clean boxing and a city ordinance to bar fans. Two dollars for two minutes drew 4000 spectators to Bill Hanrahan versus Marvin Hart in Louisville.

Sack Cullen Corbett Jeffries Indianapolis Chicago Fitzsimmons Sharkey New York

They Needed A Casey At DePauw In 98 Classic

A classic college baseball moment at DePauw in spring 1898 unfolded in an extra inning state championship clash with Indiana. DePauw mounted a rally in the 11th after a first inning run, a two base hit by the first IU batter silenced the crowd, then George Moore waited through three balls before the slugger finally struck out. The next two batters reached, but three runners were left stranded as the inning ended.

DePauw University Indiana DePauw I. U Geo. ‘Moore Bloomington Joe Pulse Baltimore McGinnity Hughes Chicago Howell Foréman Robinson Bresnahan Erickson McGann Williams Gilbert McGraw Selbach Donlin Seymour Keister Henry Chadwick

Short Field Hits The Baseball Gossip Roundup

A dense field of baseball chatter notes names like Tebeau Irwin McGraw and Dreyfus, with talks of a double umpire system, league shifts, and potential moves to Havana. Mentions Bobby Carruthers, Connie Mack, and plans for American Association growth amid speculations on the Kansas City and Omaha scenes.

Bruce Kents Omaha Connie Mack Muggsy McGraw Spalding Freedman George Trebeau Kansas City Gallus Bobby Carruthers Clarence Saulspaugh Columbus Tommy Burns Colorado Springs Hicke Tebeau Reub Waddell Havana St. Louis

Union leaders weigh re election plans and new officers

The Central Labor Union foresees Feltman’s re election and hints at a possible Build ing trades council candidate. George Custer is expected as vice president, with Harry Slough likely to remain recording secretary. Carpenters No 281 gains members with new officers. Machinists plan a marching formation at New Year ball and prize giveaways.

Feltman Central Labor Union Building Trades Council George Custer Ironholders’ Unions Harry Slough D. L. Stoddard Carpenters’ Union Carpenters No. 281 O. G. Smock W.H. Hill D.L. Stoddard J. T. Goode Quiron Schafer George Strebel Union The Machinists’ Union W. EI T. Dunn P. J. O'Conner J. E. Lynch Archie Hail

Stocking theft foiled by floor walker and detective

In a large department store, a woman was caught stealing whent stockings after buying three pairs. The floor walker spotted white feet under her jacket, had the bill charged for three pairs, and the fourth at double price on Detective John Morgan’s advice. He notes rising shoplifting and describes surveillance methods used to deter theft.

Detective Morgan John Morgan Morgan

Saloon Burglary Ends in Nightwatchman Fatal Shot

Summitville Indiana reports an unknown burglar was shot dead by nightwatchman William Ray while attempting to rob a saloon early Friday. The incident occurred in Summitville during the pre-dawn hours. Further details are unavailable.

Summitville Ind Willim Ray

Surest Way Endorses Dean's Kidney Pills in Indianapolis

An Indianapolis citizen Mr. O M Rallsback endorses Dean's Kidney Pills for kidney pains and loins weakness. He bought a box at Henry d Fatler's drug store and found them effective. He urges readers to remember the brand Dean's and buy the original, 5 cents a box, Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY as U S sale agents.

Fatler Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo United States

Another American Girl To Wed A Title In London

Miss Elena M Grace daughter of Michael P Grace of New York will wed the Earl of Donoughmore in St James Palace London. The ceremony will be attended by numerous nobles and Eloise Grace relatives. The event follows Grace family ties to the Donoughmore estate and Peruvian business interests.

London Elena M. Grace Michael P. Grace New York Miss Grace W. R. Grace Earl of Donovaghmore Michael Grace Earl of Donoughmore Elena Grace Chapel Royal St. James Palace Evelyn Hely-Hutchinson Norah Hely-Hutchinson Margarita Grace Louise Nathalie Grace Gladys Grace Juanita Eyre William B. Grace, Jr

Holiday Rates For Round Trip Tickets Announced

One and one third fare for the round trip applies with tickets sold December 24 25 31 and January 1. Final return limit January. Similar notes to students upon proper certificate. Ticket validity and fare restrictions outlined with winal limit mentioned.

Form-fitting Serpentine Skirts Take Fashion Lead

Styles described in January Delineator by Mrs. A. I. Gorman show form-fitting skirts with smooth upper panels and elastic-back straps. A prominent flared bottom flounce is noted, with several illustrations detailing each construction step.

A. I. Gorman

Holiday train fares advertised by C H D and Monon routes

The ad lists reduced round trip fares via the C H D Railway and Monon Route with a one and one third fare for the return. Tickets sold December 24 25 26 and January 1 final return limits January 2. Similar student rates available with proper certificate and January 2 final limit. Also notes a SUN classifieds example and 15 cent ten word three day rate.

Stuart’s Catarrh Tablets touted as safe and effective cure

An advertising piece promotes Stuart’s Catarrh Tablets as a convenient and effective treatment for catarrh in the head throat or bronchial areas. It asserts the tablets reveal contents, have antiseptic ingredients, work in the mucous lining and are safer than secret remedies, with physicians endorsing them. Sold by druggists at 50 cents per full-size package.

Stuart

Communion plate looted from Pekin palace ends with Dutch Reformed Church

In Pekin siege aftermath a German staff servant stole a communion cup and plate. Edwin Klein bought the silver. on his death a doctor found engravings noting a gift to the American Dutch Reformed Church mission. Plate funds to Boston mission board.

Tacoma Wash Glenagle Edwin Klein Pekin Imperial Palace Klein Mission Board of The Dutch Reformed Church Boston

Elixir of Life claimed by Dr Kidd in Fort Wayne ad

Dr James W Kidd of Fort Wayne Indiana announces a universal cure all elixir of life. He claims it cures rheumatism neuralgia stomach heart liver kidney and many other diseases. The remedy is sent free to prove its power with no risk to the recipient.

Erree Dcoctor United States DR. Carter & CO John Block Meridian St Indianapolis Ind Ito & Sundaz

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