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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1899
Page
8
Report from Shanghai says Japan is chartering transports to move an army for a Korea demonstration. War believed inevitable as Japan buys rice and Russia readies for conflict. Foreigner population predicts Japan and Russia may clash before spring.
The joint boards of the Board of Trade and Commercial Club elected Gen. W. J. McKee as chairman and created the Indiana Lawton monument commission with Gov. Mount as ex-officio president. J. E. McGettigan was named treasurer with a $25,000 bond, and the group will raise at least $25,000. An executive committee will organize county committees and secure funds.
At Plymouth church a Wednesday night teaching meeting heard Rev. F Dewhurst formally resign to accept a charge at a Chicago university. A committee to search for a new church site includes Horace McKay A W Applegate Charity Dye Mrs Charles Boicourt and Frank W Flanner. A pastoral relations committee was also appointed: Charles S Lewis Dr O S Runnels Mrs John B Elam Harvey M Stackhouse and Anna Taylor.
In Austin on December 28 W J Bryan and ex Governor Hogg led a 40 citizen party with 100 hounds in a panther hunt. Two large panthers were captured in the nearby mountains. Bryan plans to fire the first campaign gun in Omaha on January 8.
Reports from New York indicate Tom Sharkey will fight Kid McCoy soon. O Rourke wired Sharkey from Hot Springs to travel to York for a bout offering a $10,000 purse. McGovern belts may be on the line as promoter Sidine stakes the match in February amid bantamweight tensions.
A Lenox versus Stars bowling match, delayed from last week at Marion alleys, saw Lenox players Caird Coutts Taylor lead the victory with strong totals. Michaelis Hurrie and Ilberger starred for Lenox, while Caird and Taylor posted high scores across four games, totaling 726 for Lenox and 740 for the opposing side in a lively intercity clash.
In bowling action in Indianapolis, the Smucker brothers claimed five city championships by defeating rivals in a midweek series. The report lists scores for teams including C. S., G. L., A., W. F., and Gus, Will, Oscar, Fred, noting totals around mid 700s to 800s as the brothers extend their lead with strong marks.
Harvey Parker pursues a $500 a side bout against Sam Murbarger in Brockton Massachusetts to capitalize on local wrestling interest. Parker offers to cover Murbarger’s expenses during the visit while promoting the sport’s popularity in the city.
In Sturgis Kentucky Millard and Nick Greggs brothers, after holiday drinks, agreed to take their own lives. Near a Christmas party in Hitesville Nick shot himself in front of a mirror, then Millard grabbed the revolver and was stopped by revelers. He later tried to use a razor but was restrained.
A heated Republican meeting in Denison drew crowds as Senators Fairbanks and Leveridge walked arm in arm amid party chatter. Rumors about Hernly’s secretary choice eased, while lobbies discussed alliances and potential candidates. Charles Swain of Richmond announced. Thayer of Greenfield appeared wavering. Landis’s governor push provoked amusement and distrust among contenders.
Congress may appropriate 50600 dollars in January to stamp out smallpox among Indians in the Indian Territory Crow Creek agency South Dakota and other reservations Physicians have telegraphed for vaccine points Miss Lille I Topp and Persifer F Tall wed at Frederick Topp's home 3140 North Illinois Street Rev W M Elliott officiating The couple will reside at 3140 North Illinois Street after a brief honeymoon
Steve Taylor, once noted fighter, died Wednesday in Boston. Born in Ireland in 1851, he came to this country as boxing gathered pace. The piece mentions Ruhlin denying plans to train Corbett and various bouts and signings across January and beyond.
An advertising claim promotes Morrow’s Kid-ne-oids and Liverlax as remedies for backache nervousness sleeplessness and dizziness. A customer testimonial from R Vaught of 620 S Illinois Street praises relief after using both products. Kid-ne-oids are yellow tablets in a two week box priced fifty cents, Liverlax red pellets in a box priced 25 cents. Available at druggists and Sloan Drug Co Springfield Ohio concise descriptive booklet offered by John Morrow & Co Chemists.
New York December 2 The condition of Roland Reed is unchanged He rests comfortably Wednesday night but no hope for his recovery is entertained
Local obituary and service notice fragment for Chas. T. Whitsett, undertaker, listing Meridian address and phone. Includes price hint of 32.00 and shoe or supply reference Bac. 450. Additional heading shows Washington street and file number 531-N.
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