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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1901
Page
8
An Englishman with about a quarter of a million dollars in advertising to start his stage career announced intentions. He has spent roughly $100,000 to $200,000 on ads across eastern papers, aiming to secure wide exposure before his debut.
At the state fair grounds Friday night police halted the Kelly Blackburn clash in a dairy barn. Referee called time as officers moved in to arrest Kelly, Blackburn, and four others amid a fleeing crowd. They faced fines for affray and witnessing a prize fight.
Jack Jeffries, brother of champion Jeffries, challenges Charley Mitchell the English boxer. He notes his career has brought him money and that he is a rising contender, though he admits he is heavier than Mitchell. Jeffries believes Mitchell’s experience could offset the weight difference.
A New York meeting of magnates from the National and American leagues signals a possible war or peace over schedules and power. Ban Johnson faces a two league challenge, with American Association and National League ready to rival his joint operation and temper his influence.
In a dramatic incident the stove pipe fell during a fire at a place, causing soot to shower John’s gray hair turning it jet black. Sul livan is found in a chair looking frightened while bystanders comment on the surprising barber repair and CarroH’s bold remark.
President Watkins completes a deal sending Arthur Madison to Rochester in exchange for Infielder Kuhns. Watkins warns none of the players involved belong to the protective association.
Intrusive easily won the George Washington handicap at New Orleans on a fast track setting a new record. Dolore took Tanforan’s opening event at long odds as crowds enjoyed good racing and high attendance.
Mrs Richard White a soldier’s widow and Carrie Nation’s step daughter recounts family ties and a troubled history. She recalls an elopement with a drinking man who died of delirium tremens and accuses Nation of insanity over religious matters.
Nora Harden, a former inmate, testifies that Nightwatchman Barnett dragged her and two others by the hair to the office where Miss Pray and another officer whipped them. She says she was tied to a bed in the attic for a day and a night without food and remains injured.
Witnesses described the sound of blows as girls were whipped. One girl was said to have been severely whipped in only a nightrobe. Ira Williamson, an officer, testified again and corroborated Harden’s charges.
Santa Teresa, called the Mexican Joan of Arc, arrives in New York on a voyage to Europe. She claims magnetic power to heal the lame, sick and blind, drawing strength from her notable dark eyes that shine with intense focus on patients.
John L. Sullivan awoke to find his mustache and pompadour clipped in a cafe prank. Brooklyn Jimmy Carroll confessed to trimming the former champion's facial hair with shears, sparking a wild scene before a barber could fix the look.
Superintendent Grout calls a Lazy Family a typical pauper unit. They first visited charity headquarters seeking employment. When asked if any family member could work none could. He notes they seem unconcerned about needs and may be denied aid if they do not help themselves.
Senate debated Burkhart's House bill to void contracts between employer and employee over negligence. Amendments failed until Matson of Indianapolis offered one exempting voluntary relief association members, which passed. The act now targets the Pennsylvania railroad.
The House on Friday passed 148 pension bills and 29 claim bills. A Senate bill to pension the widow of Gen. Lawton at $100 a month was reduced to $50 after a representation that she has a comfortable income.
In Washington on February 23 Senator Jones failed to push the discharge of the judiciary committee from further consideration of the anti trust bill. The House shifted to postoffice appropriation debates and private bills until 1 p m A Democratic whip from Alabama predicted an extra session not a short one likely lasting into July or August.
Turkish authorities raided secret Macedonian revolutionary committee quarters in Salonica on Saturday and seized soldier capes bearing the slogan Liberty or death. The find underscores ongoing irregular activity stemming from militant groups in the region.
The president sent to the Senate the nomination of George R. Craft to be postmaster at North Manchester Indiana.
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