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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1900
Page
8
In Binghamton on Christmas Eve Harry and William Johnson of Union tried to capture Santa Claus to gain toys. A bear trap injured their cousin Henry DeKalb above the ankle, leading to potential leg amputation after he was dragged into the jaws while others waited.
Chicago December 23 Benson Bidwell inventor of the electric trolley system plans lawsuits across the United States against electric railroad companies to reclaim back royalties he says are due for patent infringement. He contends the action could yield millions. Bidwell is brother to the late George and Austin Bidwell former inmates in England for forged check crimes and a suit is pending against the Indianapolis street railroad company.
Announced excursion fares with round trip pricing and return limits. Contact nearest ticket agent or address for details.
Lizzie Glaw the husky German rider wins the first night of the 12 hour international championship at Tomlinson hall. The afternoon and evening races feature Lizette Anderson and Tillie Anderson pacing while Glaw breaks away in the final sprint amid a lively program of boxing and other sports.
Indiana teachers gathered at the state house for the state association meeting focusing on art in schools. Miss Lydia Blaich and Miss Wilhelmina Seegmiller presented papers as about 50 county superintendents attended the opening sessions.
Bob Fitzsimmons announces he is out of prize fighting for good to protect his family. He says he will only return if he cannot earn a living otherwise, cites his wife and children, and notes he will spend leisure time at home rather than training. He also mentions other champions and his age in relation to the sport.
In St Louis on December 26 a mass meeting of the defunct order of Chosen Friends decided to reorganize as a national beneficiary association. Officers of the O C F opposed allying with the Standard fraternal association since they control the O QF.
A Cincinnati dispatch reports the duke of Manchester and his Duchess, daughter of Eugene Zimmerman, may attend the Columbia club opening in Indianapolis Thursday night. No official invitations have been issued. individual members may invite them. If they come, they will be welcomed as any guest with no special entertainment planned. The couple have not appeared in society since their marriage abroad.
A Cape Town dispatch reports fighting ongoing near Deaar with details not yet available.
Rumors circulate that arrests may be made in the two year old murder of City Treasurer Levins. The vault was robbed and the treasurer's mutilated body was found in the city building adjoining police headquarters. Two prominent businessmen allegedly confessed, but the reports have no foundation. A sensation is expected.
Jacob Marks a deranged waiter who believes he is the warship Oregon was arrested after a mistaken clash with Patrolman Pierce on Fifth Avenue. He was taken to Bellevue hospital and later confined in a straight jacket after the incident beside a coal box and stove.
An automatic fire alarm at Block's dry goods store exploded a fixture around 10 p.m. Tuesday but produced no blaze as the fire department arrived quickly. Boxing Day in England sees stores closed and theaters crowded with matinees across London playhouses.
Tod Sloan, back from England, driver Vesuvian the favorite loses to Jenkins on Eddie Jones in a Tuesday race in San Francisco.
Brandon Manitoba December 26 The Pacific express was delayed half an hour Sunday evening after a bull moose blocked the Brandon mile board and rammed the engine. The moose horns wedged in the pilot and the train stopped while the mangled remains were cleared away.
American and Indianapolis bowling clubs enjoyed a social Christmas at Deni son with no tournament. Indianapolis bowlers Knox Leap Carter Bryson and Webb Jay will represent the city in the Chicago national bowling tournament. Rambler and Dewey clubs postponed contest. Coach Stagg of Chicago University tours the East for Bartlett gym ideas. Bicycle stars race indoor in Boston this month. Cincinnati targets the American bowling congress meeting. Tommy Ryan and Kid McCoy may clash in Cincinnati. Connie Mack predicts the American League would win in a war with the National League.
Washington dispatch reports six large turkeys delivered to the executive mansion as Christmas presents from across the country. The president and Mrs McKinley, with guests, selected heir outcomes and the donor states remain undisclosed. Seven cases of wine and five cases of whisky were among other gifts noted, along with cigars umbrellas canes and bric a brac.
A well known Cleveland resident exposed a confidence scheme by New York green-roadsmen. He paid 41 cents for a telegram costing $16 and requested samples worth at least $3,000. He then received three new bills of 10 5 and 1 dollars, exposing the ruse.
Chicago December 2 John T McCutcheon the artist correspondent has been dangerously ill with pneumonia for a week and is now reported out of danger by physicians.
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