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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1903
Page
8
In Washington on February 11, the Navy rejected Dr. Simonton, a physician from Alabama, for acting assistant surgeon due to girth measurements that would prevent him from fitting through a torpedo boat hatchway. He had served in the army as an acting assistant surgeon and had a prior record.
Mrs Henry Guhimen, 35, shot and killed her 6 year old daughter in New Molle Missouri on Sunday night while her jugband was away. Authorities believe she is insane. She expressed regret that she failed to kill her infant and herself.
The Hendricks Vance wholesale shoe company has been sold to J B O Boyle of This city. After inventory the O Boyle company will move into Hendricks Vance quarters. All employees from both firms will be retained.
New York February 1 a letter from a child Sophie Mollienbacher appeals to judge to return her papa Carl Mollienbacher who faced charges of labor and life in a company under an assumed name. The court heard testimonies from Nyid Garrison of the company and Justice Mayer, who warned against coercive tactics. Mollienbacher paid a 100 fine or 30 days jail and returned to his family.
William Stephens age 60 was found dead in his bed Tuesday night in his room on N. Ullhols street. Cause reported as heart failure. He was a bachelor with relatives in New York who have been notified. Mrs Katherine Sohnzon reported the death.
The new Commercial club board re elected Frank E. Gavin as president and Lewis Hoover as secretary to replace Dr George R. Hunt. Hoover, longtime assistant secretary, will assume the post. In a separate incident Eliag Tras mer hardware owner suffered severe injuries when a horse stamped on him while buying oil at a Standard Oil outlet. He declined ambulance aid claiming Christian Scientist beliefs and was taken home to 209 E Elsventhat.
Indianapolis defeated Richmond 3 to 1 at Washington Park in a fast, hard fought polo match. Berry anchored the defense with standout saves while Coggshall started the scoring in the second period. The Indians dominated late, adding two more goals as the crowd roared its approval.
An amateur polo game preceded the pro match Tuesday night as New York stores and M. I. teams clashed with New York winning 6 to 2. Muncie beat Elwood 4 to 3 in a late rally. Anderson edged Racine 3 to 2 in overtime. A Polo League meeting is set for Feb 19 in Anderson to discuss two teams from Parsons in upcoming West exhibitions.
A new Jeffries Corbett challenge aims to stage a charity bout with proceeds for good works. Corbett offers to meet the champion heavyweight at any time and place, pledging all profits to charity, signaling a philanthropic turn in the famed tetenteie rivalry.
The committee considering Chicago’s bid for an American Association berth adjourned Tuesday night without a decision. No current circuit city is willing to grant Chicago a franchise, and the magnates show reluctance to proceed.
Chicago men seeking a club in the city are rallying support from St. Paul magnates for their interests, but Manager Lennon has not yet shown willingness to act.
First class cores were made in the bowling contests of the Fraternal Inaugural Thursday night. Erdalmeyer bowled 241 to capture honors. National bowling congress entries are closed. a few belated entries arrived Tuesday, no more will be accepted. New alleys are being installed in Tomlinson hall, with all facilities soon in top condition for bowlers.
The annual Grand encampment of Independent Order of Knights of Pythias adjourned Tuesday after electing officers. John Heinfelt of Indianapolis named Past grand commander and G Groves of Muncie grand commander. Officers include W Steagan Indianapolis grand vice commander, C J Schmidt Indianapolis grand scribe, H Wetzel Indianapolis grand treasurer, W Gotham Vanai Siile grand sergeant at arms, J Wellacher Indianapolis trustee, with Loths Muncie and C R Schaffer Indianapolis as representatives to supreme encampment. Dr J N Hurty appointed secretary of the State board of health to supervise hygiene and public health for the Louisiana Purchase Exposition.
F C Coleman, 56, general freight agent for the Vandalla line, collapsed and died in the Barnett hotel lobby in Logansport on Tuesday night while visiting a son in the city. His home was in St. Louis.
A movement to organize a baseball league in eastern Indiana aims to play Saturday and Sunday games. Stan Ele Richmond Hartford City and Mont reller show interest, with representatives from each city set to meet Saturday to organize the venture.
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