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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1901
Page
7
Dutch Thurston from the Pacific coast set a new mile record on a 16 foot course in six rounds. Charlie Burns of Cincinnati pressed him throughout with hard body blows and clinches. Burns won the decision after a sixth round rally by Thurston.
Nine three round bouts at the Lutz benefit in Cincinnati draw crowds and praise from city pugilists. James J. Jeffries contemplates quitting the road. Delaney aims to match champions with Fitzsimmons. if Fitz leaves boxing, a match with Sharkey is sought. Corbett to head waiter at Chicago Salvation Army dinner. Governor Durbin’s orders halt prize fight in Jeffersonville. Queen Alexandra’s condition reported satisfactory, recovery expected with a Riviera trip planned.
The tightest season finish occurred at Oakland on Monday when First Shot surged at the wire to win by a nose as two outsiders, including Rush at 6 to 1, also claimed victories in the fifth race.
A Chicago doctor named I. Blad endorses Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for obstinate coughs and colds in children of all ages. He claims it brings relief without narcotics and recommends it as a universal safe medicine available at all druggists.
A large crowd attended the Charleston meeting on Monday with two winning favorites. E Wishard, who trained Richard Croker's horses in England, has returned to America for good. The Latonia jockey club meeting will last 23 days.
The Muncie team is cited as West champion and a metropolitan paper printed the claim. Richmond reacted angrily, accusing the Muncie team of wrongdoing and exchanging sharp remarks about their rivals.
Ban Johnson plans Christmas stay in Cincinnati as baseball circles anticipate shifts in the American and National leagues. John B. Foster leads NL affairs while Dineen may join the American League. Notre Dame alumni Peitz, Anson, Powers, and Stahl feature in coaching and staffing rumors.
Frederick P. Olcott, president of the Central Trust Company, received a $59,000 gift from directors for faithful services and goodwill. The firm will give employees a Christmas token equal to 50 percent of salaries, so a $10,000 annual earner would get $5,000.
Market notes from New York on December 24 describe trading as dull and heavy but not weak. Big players buy on a sliding scale while speculation remains active. Highlights include the Montana Supreme Court lifting an injunction on the Comanche mine, Major to head Union lead and oil, and talks of 4 percent on Hocking Valley stock with preferred retirement. Arbuckle undercuts sugar pricing, Flint shifting to crude rubber, and a $50,000 stock exchange seat offered. Bullish sentiment on anthracite stocks, with Reading statements expected strong and money tightening toward year end.
Johanna Most, an anarchist, distributes circulars to President Roosevelt Cabinet members and Congress. The leaflets define anarchy with statements by Most and other red leaders, claiming anarchy offers salvation and urging rulers to understand the doctrine to calm anti anarchist sentiment after McKinley’s assassination.
Ezra Parker in Chicago seeks doctors or a medical society to provide survival essentials in exchange for using his body after death for demonstrations. He believes his illness will kill him within months and has pawned his last possession to fund a week's board. He wants only food warmth and shelter, opposing self destruction. He offers little about his past residences.
Indianapolis reports a surge in diamond sales this holiday season with buyers opting for higher quality and larger stones. Dealers note a 25 percent rise in diamond sales and higher spending, with quantities of expensive items and silverware selling more quickly than last year.
The article describes Patrolman Jack Hanson, a very tall, heavy officer over six feet six, who was loaded onto a hose wagon after a Monday night fire. His bulk left his feet dangling and prevented the wagon doors from closing, requiring him to be taken home by ambulance.
Central labor union discusses protesting Judge Francis E. Baker appointment but takes no action before adjourning. John Blue introduces resolutions opposing confirmation. Adolph Strausser, a former Cigarmakers unionist now in the east, urges the group and predicts a critical era begins at 19 percent.
In Knoxville three deaths result from a quarrel between Ducktown brothers. Dave Payne, an escaped convict and alleged killer, was summoned home to aid his ailing wife. A fight broke out with William Flannigan fatally wounded, then Payne killed, and Payne’s wife died from shock of the news.
Jeffersonville Ind December 24 Newell C Rathbun was found guilty of manslaughter for poisoning Charles Goodman The jury had debated since Saturday and the judge set a sentence of two to 14 years in the penitentiary Rathbun’s lawyers sought a new trial and will pursue the motion Judge Marsh sentenced him Tuesday and Rathbun was sent to the reformatory to begin his term The public expected a harsher penalty.
A historical page lists various Indianapolis securities including belts, banks, trust companies, gas and power firms, and street railways with bond and stock figures. It names American National Bank Central Trust American Central Life Indiana Trust Company Merchants National Bank Union Trust and others with cited values such as 150 165 147 and 60 to 168.
Capital council Mo 276 Y M I will in St Patrick's hall Sunday initiate a class of 30. The council will approach holy communion in the morning. This class will swell the membership of capital council to over 300. A new council is to be organized at Prescott Ind in a week or so to Capital council's initiatory team.
Francis Russell, Orange county farmer, shot himself while hunting and was found in the woods. Conductor Wm Beckshultz of Muncie died after being struck by falling ties. He was to wed Miss Rise Sullivan of Dennison in two weeks. Alice Clem of Flora suffered severe burns from a lamp explosion. David Hosea near Washington was killed by a falling tree. Frank Brewer of Gas City was burned in a natural gas explosion and may die.
George Humbert 92 Huntington Mrs Lavina Griffith 97 Portland Miss Rebecca Kime 72 Plainfield Mrs Williamfs Owens Moscow Richard M J Cox 83 Brownstown Levi Miller 85 Peru John Lomax Unionville Elijah Jamieson 82 Peru Amos Dudley Plainfield John Wilson Muncie
The De Beers diamond company held its annual meeting in Cape Town on December 24. Reports show profits of 2,750,000 for 1901 and stockholders foresee wartime end boosting Kinderley operations next year. The Mines are said to have a life of about 144 more years.
Chicago tops health rankings as 1899 closes. Bureau of Vital Statistics reports a 12 month death rate just over 13 per 1000, the best ever for a city over 1 million. The previous record low was 14.17 per 1000 in 1897.
President John Mitchell calls the United Mine Workers national convention and joint conference of miners and operators for Ohio Pennsylvania Illinois Indiana in Indianapolis from January 26 to 30. The event aims to coordinate actions and set policy for the industry.
A fire damaged properties including a Brazil black coal company mine No 8 with $20000 loss, David Lamberts residence in Muncie with $5000 loss and $1500 insurance, Carthage stave factory with $5000 loss, A T Millers farm barn in Peru with $1200 loss and $600 insurance, and North Judson suffering $15000 in a Monday blaze. Several residents listed as victims including Thomas Boyle C G Replogie A J Luntz Henry Lightcap M D Eatinger Harry Flooce Edward Kries and Wolk Himes.
Police sergeant Walter White slipped on icy street at Rolleail and Brightwood while carrying a bottle, cutting his left hand. He will stay several days in City hospital with no serious outcome expected. Ella Elliott, 19, found unconscious at Liberty and Pearl streets, suffered morphine poisoning and was taken to City hospital for recovery.
A fragment argues for trying Jell-O with a one teaspoon measure as a family staple. The line suggests using the product to address daily dietary questions and hints at a practical serving tip.
A fragmented advertorial page promotes bargains in real estate listings with emphasis on value and opportunities. Readers are guided to inspect particular offers and markets featured in the publication segment.
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