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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1900
Page
8
A retailer advertises a wide diamond jewelry line with rings and earrings plus rarer pieces and novelties like match boxes and cigar cutters set with diamonds and colored stones. The message invites customers to become acquainted with the diamond stock and promises Tribecox as the place to buy diamonds.
Cape Colony dispatches say banks move specie to the coast while rumors of a secessionist revolt rage. Heavy rains flood regions and halt military operations, leaving the area in a tense stalemate.
The Santa Fe strike on December 22 ends with the order from O R T President Dolphin. Operators may seek new work but likely will not be reinstated as the company reports full staffing and on time traffic.
The trial of Senator Bate and Clyde Miller on an attempted bribery charge began in the high school senate. Proctor Herbert Wagner testified that Bate offered a $3,000 check to influence votes on the woman suffrage bill, which was torn up. Mrs Proctor and others testified, while defense introduced Mrs Mary Smythe and Bessie Schroll to challenge Proctor’s allegations.
Frank Childs of Chicago defeated Mexican Pete Everett after ten rounds at the Colorado Athletic Club in Denver. Referee English credited Childs with the decision, citing Everett’s poor showing and yellow stance, with Pete’s seconds even abandoning him after the sixth round.
Judge Carter overruled the street railway company demurrer in a $50,000 damage suit by Manufacturers' Natural Gas Co. The case alleges gas pipes destroyed by electrolysis leaking from the street railway company's lines, ensuring a trial on the merits.
Morri s Rauch faces Danny Daugherty in one six round bout and Harry Harris meets Clarence Forbes in another as George Siler referees the event slated for next Friday night in St Louis.
The advertisement promises a wide range of goods with prices lower than the lowest and emphasizes quality as the basis for customer confidence. It presents a bold sales pitch without specific items, dates, or locations.
President McKinley and Mrs McKinley finished packing and shipping Christmas presents. The White House staff from Cortelyou to the stable boy will receive turkeys along with other gifts. Christmas Day will be spent quietly at the White House.
Dispensary physicians were summoned at 6 15 a m Saturday to W Michigan street near the river bridge to treat Jerry Allen a colored man knocked down by a street car. He had a badly bruised head and possible internal injuries and was taken to City hospital.
In Worthington Indiana on Friday afternoon T Alex Brown stabbed William Hoagland after a dispute over debts. Hoagland died within about thirty minutes. Both men aged around 55 to 60 were well regarded former neighbors. Brown surrendered and was taken to Bloomfield jail.
Typhoid and other fevers are widespread in Galveston Texas with hospitals at full capacity. John Sealy hospital officials warn health authorities that no more beds are available as physicians blame congested streets and alleys for the outbreak.
Lotto, the famous high diver, will dive from Tomlingen ha?i on Jan 8 to thrill audiences. The stunt precedes the evening entertainment titled The syncopated jubilee and monster cakewalk contest managed by Louis J. Beck, with hundreds expected to join in the event.
The Board of Works and Board of Safety declare they have no right to grant permission for a streetcar company to place a ticket selling booth at Washington and Alholste. The company is blocked from this location pending further action by city authorities.
Buddy Ragan defeated Kid Herrick in six rounds at Milwaukee on Friday night. Now that Chicago has lost out it seems Milwaukee will become the boxing Mecca. Harry O. Pritchard is named the new captain of the Butler football team. C. C. Hanly of Quincy Mass will build a yacht to compete in the preliminary cup defender races. St. Louis plans a new $100000 race track.
The Weenox and Marion teams postponed their games by mutual consent. A strong bowling night produced many top scores, including Schlake 244 Ko we ba, 201. J Root 213. Wyrick 215. E L Meyer 232. Hitzelberger 225. Wiley 228. Hardie 232. It was a good night of bowling.
In Judge Al lens court Mrs. Daniels seeks a $2000 share of Margery Porter estate, claiming care for Porter before her death. A mysterious red string once owned by Jonathan Frankem and linked to his healing charm is revived as evidence to challenge Mrs. Daniels competency and the will that names nieces and nephews as heirs.
Comiskey of Chicago warns disaster for both major leagues if war is declared. Harry Pulliam predicts Louisville will obtain a ball club, not a minor league one, after a conference with John Brush. Western league head Hickey seeks Louisville franchise. Donahue may be released. Hart protests rushed printing. Duffy seeks Boston exit. Johnson to arrive in Chicago Saturday.
A Nashville report from Pulaski describes Peyton Russell and his wife in a lengthy divorce fight. Russell is a one legged man and the record claims his wife attacked him with his artificial limb during arguments and once pulled his leg off with a mace in the home.
Rumor says Governor Nash of Ohio unlikely to interfere with Cincinnati prize fight plans. Note mentions boxers Ben English and Terry McGovern, with a planned meeting of the featherweight contenders on June 8.
Playwright Joseph Arthur plans to attend the opening performance of Logt- river at English's on Monday night. He will remain to observe the show.
In northern Albania Christians persecuted by Mussulmans appeal for aid to Servia and Bulgaria. Rev. Claude Travis of St. Paul’s M. E. Church will speak at the Y M C A Sunday afternoon meeting, likely addressing the issue and urging support.
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