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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1901
Page
8
The National League schedule meeting is set for February 25 with players to be heard and promises of strong backing from President Nick Young. Magnates are encouraged by his readiness to fight the protective association dispute, while the American Association meeting follows in Pittsburg.
John L. Sullivan once praised Charlie Mitchell as the best he faced after Mitchell arrived in America and defeated Sullivan in a bold display. Their rematch was postponed by illness and they later met in France, with Harry Phillips claiming bribery to force a draw while Sullivan lost decisively.
Reformer Frank Hall faces scrutiny as Rublin and Martin are arrested in Chicago on accusations tied to witnessing a boxing contest. A land jury will probe all three cases while Hall defends a sparring exhibition. If fighters are convicted, Hall’s prior statements implicate him.
The Driving Club anticipates a strong upcoming season despite a few gaps in the lineup. Coach asserts the team will capitalize on training progress and depth to challenge for top honors.
The group expects a standout year with several good young entrants and notable supporters. Sterling Holt, W. W. Baker, Ora Shover, and others are expected to show strong entries, signaling the best season the club has had to date.
Report from the east claims the Jeffries and Ruhlin bout could be staged in England next summer if it cannot be held in the United States. English sports promoters seek a big fight and Charley Mitchell notes a lack of top scrappers while England shows readiness to host the bout.
Capt Jones of the Eighth Infantry reports arrests in La Guna province of Florentino Ortana Miguel Ponce de Leon and William Webb Pedro Lorenzo and Victoria Sentana for supplying insurgents. Belgian consul Edouard Andre, manager of Tabacaleria, has fled Manila with his family. the Tabacaleria company is Manila’s richest firm.
James and Charles may stage a joint performance in Benny Boston while Mitchell and Jim Corbett eye a boxing turn in Boston soon. The two rivals clash over past disputes though recent meetings show a fragile thaw as money and attention threaten to renew their stage sparring.
The M. T. H. S. Mirror announces a new cover and outlines the completed baseball schedule. Games include DePauw at Green Castle on April 5 and I A at Bloomington on April 27. Franklin is listed as a key opponent on May 4 with Noblesville high school in Noblesville.
Items cover track losses at Manoa Pickett and Detroit grandstand capacity, Hot Springs shooting honors by Fred Gilbert, Kansas City Hereford sale prices, Jeffries knee trouble and Ruhlin talk, Shibe and Reach in league talks, races across cities with mud and no favorites, Woodward & Stanklin sale prices in Lexington, Gov Shaw Iowa boxing ban, Saenger fest debt payoff, Nash stance on Yoongstown fight, Morningstar vs Howison billiards, and Inter-state league leadership speculation.
Body of A. J. Hamilton, a noted young man, was found in quicksand with his throat cut near Birmingham Alabama. The incident is described as a mystery with investigations ongoing.
The bill by Attorney General Taylor increasing appellate judges to six and creating north and south sections was favorably reported by the judiciary committee. It moves cases from southern to northern judges and adds a new district around Fort Wayne. Property appeal limit rises from 3500 to 5000 dollars with appeals to the supreme court.
Bargain basement sale offers 35e 50c and 75c dress goods for two hours. Men's interlined undershirts in silver gray mix priced to attract shoppers. Kids' suits in Scotch cheviots for sizes 7 to 12 years valued around $2.25 offered at a deep discount.
In a partisan clash in the house a second attempt to kill the governor's mansion bill failed. Davis of Greene moved to strike the enacting clause, a move the speaker put under advisement. The house met again Wednesday and declined to strike out the clause by 16 to 59, with belief the bill will pass.
Col George W. Bunting longtime building inspector and architect is seriously ill at 424 N Warman Ave with stomach trouble and complications. His condition has been listed as critical but slightly improved recently. Bunting served during Meyer Taggart's first term and has designed numerous public buildings nationwide.
Constantinople reports the porte announces six years of free import of farming implements to boost agriculture. Officials expect a large rise in imports, led by shipments from the United States and Italy.
The Record reports a $12,000,000 English tooney is on the way to the United States to consolidate sewing silk interests into a major industry merger.
Five years of nervous prostration led James F Hoover of Ficneer Ohio to try Wheeler's Nerve Vitalizer on medical advice. He reports it prevented epileptic fits and eased nervous diseases, praising the remedy and urging others to write for proof.
Attorney general Taylor urged juries to impose death sentences to deter crime after the John Rinkard murder verdict in Wabash. He cited Elam’s term with three death penalties and a drop in murders, and praised the Keith verdict in Gibson county while favoring the Bloomfield Gray case outcome.
efforts are under way to bring Vice President elect Roosevelt to speak to Chicago school children at the Auditorium on February 22 Washington's birthday. He is due to arrive Wednesday morning.
The item notes George McNeal won 4500 in damages from Panhandle railroad for loss of a leg. A story-and-a-half house at Elmore Irvington burned due to a defective flue. Big Four will not stop in Cincinnati sleeping cars during the U P 8 C E convention, delegations to seek hotels. School board approved 40672 for February salaries and reviewed new schoolhouse bids. Pennsylvania company to elevate and depress track in Washington and relocate road segment at a cost of 5 0 00 0. Emma Koelling fainted in a street car. Dr McGaughey revived her and took her home. Commercial club of Fort Wayne pursues 1903 Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen convention, with Milwaukee hosting the next biennial meeting in May. President Woodford of C H & J denies plans to sell the road. stockholders grow. Banks in Cincinnati offer to refund bonds as authorized. no action yet. Rev William Christie, Scottish missionary, speaks at First Presbyterian Wednesday on missionary life in China. he plans return to Thibet. Mass meeting of young peoples societies scheduled Wednesday at Central Christian Church to foster unity, with Rev Villers presiding and Rev Tevis leading music. A social will follow.
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