National League presidency talk and college baseball notes
President Soden of the Boston club is discussed as a compromise National League candidate. Notre Dame players Leppert and Sullivan are ruled ineligible for class standing. De Pauw manager Will Cavin returns to organize a strong team. Buffalo meeting confirms the new American association not outlawed, with W. H. Watkins as delegate. Officials share a joint conference to standardize rules, limiting a pitcher to one minute and requiring the catcher to stay within ten feet of home plate.
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DePauw
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Chicago
National trotting association considers proxy voting issue
A report notes that at the biennial meeting in New York the election of officers may revive the debate over proxy voting. Critics argue that the system leaves major tracks with little voice in management despite their influence and support.
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Oakland
Loval
Gaffir
Bowling Season Ends at South Bend with Tight Race
The South Bend league closes as the Auditoriums take first place. Elks and Maccabees split three games Monday with Elks winning all. I. O. O. F. and Royal league finish as other top contenders. Davenport reports a Philippine signed baseball contract for Charles H. Barnes. He will join the Davenport Three I league pitching corps in May.
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Auditoriums
Elks and Maccabees
Elks
Royal League
Davenport,a
Hayes
Philippines
Charles H. Barnes
Uncle Sam
Barnes
Davenport
Yanger Beats Bernstein In Sixth Round Thriller
Benny Yanger defeats Joe Bernstein by decision in the sixth round at Chicago on Monday night. Frank Erne fails to appear in Philadelphia for his six round bout with Joe Gaps, missing the money offered for the fight. Articles of incorporation to file this week to establish a permanent annual automobile show featuring Jank Staley as president and Carl Fisher as secretary. plans include bicycle races and automobile races at the fair grounds next summer.
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Benny Yanger
Joe Bernstein
Chicago
Yanger
Frank Erne
Philadelphia
Joe Gaps
Jank Staley
Carl Fisher
Vaudeville crowd fills Grand with lively Monday acts
The Grand hosts a busy Monday bill with ventriloquists, bar stunts, and a Toulouse quartet. Mary Green from Mam'selle Awakins incites gallery-wide whistles while D'Arcy of the Guards and The Devil's Daughter draw steady crowds at English's and Empire theaters.
Millionaire Bass Home in Fort Wayne Destroyed
Fort Wayne Indiana February 11 The suburban home of J J Bass the millionaire foundryman burned early Tuesday The Brookside Bass residence was valued at about 200000 and was described as the finest country domicile in northern Indiana The blaze caused extensive damage but no word on casualties was reported
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Ind
J. J. Bass
Indiana
Mystery Spars Off Fire Island Hint Ship Lost
Four spars jutting from the water off Fire Island may belong to the schooner John F. Randall from Baltimore to Portland Missouri. The vessel, not seen since leaving Baltimore a week earlier, may have been abandoned or crewed removed by a European-bound ship.
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New York
Fire Island
John F. Randall
Baltimore
Portland
Randall
Opinions Differ On Franchise Bid’s Stock Effect
Brokers disagree on how the new street railway franchise application will affect Indianapolis street railway stock. Sol Meyer says the action could strengthen shares and notes many would not sell at 60. Yet early trading shows five point drops as Wisher of Granger-Farwell cites the noon Sun story as the stock mover.
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New Street Railway Company
Indianapolis Street Railway
Wisher
Granger-Farwell Company
the Sun
Three Killed In Mine Accident At Krebs Oklahoma
Three men died at Mine No 11 in Krebs when the cable supporting the car failed. Victims named are Mike Smith John Jackimo and John Rabbie. Also reported is Elliott naming the county executive committee including A M Glossbrenner Edwin D Logsdon James W Noel William Brown Sumner Furniss and Frederick A Joss. A primary call for March 14 was issued.
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Mike Smith
John Jackimo
John Rabbie
Elliott
A. M. Glossbrenner
Edwin D. Logsdon
James W. Noel
William 7. Brown
Sumner A. Furniss
Frederick A. Joss
Furniss
Irvington Prepares to Bar Saloon Invaders
Early Tuesday in Irvington Fred Heier seeks a site for a saloon a day after the annexation ordinance. Temperance leaders fear an invasion of saloonkeepers and plan a town meeting to resist. Most deeds to lets reportedly prohibit saloons on the premises.
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Irvington
State Normal Closes Terrehaute For Disinfection
State Normal at Terre Haute closes until every room is disinfected after a smallpox case. Student John Martin of Cory contracted the disease, with Daisy Lindsy of Alexandria and Pearl Mc Castin of the city believed infected. Patients are housed in the pesthouse.
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Terre' Haute
Ind
Board of Health
John Martin
Cory
Daisy Lindsy
Alexandria
Pearl McCastin
Pretoria Bishop Henry Bonsfield Dies at 89
The Rt. Rev. Henry Brougham Bonsfield bishop of Pretoria has died born in 1832 and died on February 11. The long serving clergyman led the church in Pretoria for decades and leaves a legacy in the region.
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Pretoria
Henry Brougham Bonsfield
Revelation of Chase Nerve Pills as Sleep Aid
A testimonial letter extols Dr. A. W. Chase's Nerve Pills as a powerful nerve tonic that restores nighttime sleep and overall vitality. Mrs. G. B. Terhune of Indianapolis recounts improved rest and system tone, endorsing the medicine sold at 60 cents per package with the Dr. Chase signature on every box.
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A. W. Chase
G. B. Terhune
A. W
Chase
Chase . Medicine Co
Buffalo, N
Oew. Chase
Mother Grays Sweet Powders for Children Ad
Mother Gray a former nurse at the Children’s Home in New York offers a remedy for feverishness constipation headaches teething and stomach issues. The powder is advertised as harmless pleasant to take and effective. Available at all druggists 26 cents sample free. Allen S. Olmsted Leroy New York.
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Mother Gray
New York
Allen S. Olmsted
Leroy
N.Y
Passenger Fares Likely Unchanged Until August
London reports that the new transatlantic passenger fares under the lines agreement are unlikely to be adopted before next August. This delay delays anticipated changes in pricing for travelers and may affect ongoing discussions among steamship carriers and travel agencies.
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London
Nellie Peck Hosts Notable Y M C A. Show at Pembtion Hall
Nellie Peck presented Saunders tableau art company in an excellent entertainment part of the YMCA series at Pembision hall Monday night. The event drew local patrons and showcased skilled performers.
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Nellie. Peck “Saunders
Aeronaut Baldwin Plans Simultaneous Balloon Bombs
Richmond Ind February 11 John E Baldwin an aeronaut prepares a next summer experiment to launch 1.6 balloons from various points each carrying a dynamite bomb and to explode them as nearly simultaneously as possible to create rain.
Romance Ends as Couple Returns to Illinois on Governor Requisition
Jacob Frederick and Mrs. Marckle fled from Quincy where he faced a charge of stealing $100. On Monday the romance ended and Mrs. Marckle along with her two children were sent back to Illinois under a governor's requisition.
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Jacob Frederick
Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy Endorsed by Mrs Moore
A North Star Michigan resident Mrs J A Moore extols Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy as the best for coughs colds and croup and notes her family’s long use. Sold by all druggists.
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J. A. Moore
North Star
Mich
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