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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 1900

Page

8

Walcott Smashes Choynski In Seven Rounds

Joe Walcott, the welterweight champion, defeated California heavyweight Joe Choynski in a bout at the Broadway Athletic Club in New York. Walcott, 25 pounds lighter, pummeled his larger opponent through six rounds and forced the referee to stop the fight in the seventh. The odds had Choynski as a 3 to 1 favorite, with dramatic bets placed before the match.

Joe Wal‘cott Joe Choynski California al Smith Tom’ O'Rourke Cheynski New York Browiway Athletic Club Choynski Barbadoes

Walcott Beats Choynski In Brutal Seven Round Brawl

Walcott and Choynski traded heavy blows from the bell, with Walcott flooring Choynski in the first round and again in the seventh. The Californian pressed early but Walcott dominated rounds three through five. In the seventh, after a flurry, Choynski was sent to the floor and the referee halted the bout after 68 seconds of the seventh.

Walcott Californan Iefleor Choyneki Choynski Walecott Xir Chocynski Walesii

Oneidas and Apollos split three hard fought games on Friday

Friday night on Turner alleys the Oneidas beat the Apollos in the first two games while the Apollos won the third. Nonpareils defeated Centrals on Marion alleys. Scores show strong totals by Hopkins Williams Zwicker Eyles Brown and Hendrickson among others for both teams.

Oneidas Apollos Turner Alleys Centrals Marion Alleys Hopkins Williams Zwicker Eyles Brown Total Apollos—Hansing Gantner Moehiman Iti Lang Hendricksofi Fiopkins Resner Moehlman Reimer Hendrickson Oneidas—Hopkins Wiliams Twicker

Meteors and City Teams Score Totals in Meet Summary

The record lists player scores for Brennan, Gearing, Williams, and others across Meteors Borgerding, Jackson, White, Horst, Hampton, Kassing, Kopp, Reinking, Reyer, Koelling, and more. Totals show 1,220 for one group, 1,497 for another, 1,388 for a third, and 3,408 overall.

Brennan Gearing Williams B. Perrott Bristow Merrick Armaton Borgerding Jackson White Horst Hampton Kassing Kopp Reinking Reyer Koelling Moore

Denver boxers draw in ten round bout

DENVER Feb 24 Kid Parker of Denver and Wilmington Jack Daly fought a ten round draw Friday night Parker had the better of the action but both stood at the finish and agreed to a draw.

Denver Col Kid"” Parker Wilmington Jack Daly Parker

Detroit fighter defeats Philadelphian in six-round bout

Chicago report notes Otto Sieloff of Detroit defeats Tom Cleary of Philadelphia in a six-round main event. Preliminary action features George Stead of Chicago besting Billy Kennedy of Cleveland in a separate bout.

Chicago Otto Sieloff Detroit Tom Cleary Philadelphia George Stead Billy Kennedy Cleveland

Ringside talk quotes Jeffries backing 158-pound Ryan

James J Jeffries announces readiness to back Tommy Ryan against any man at 158 pounds at ringside. He already commits to a $5,000 bet that Hoot will win over Ryan Mysterious Billy Smith and Joe Walcott in a 25 round Broadway Athletic Club bout Friday night March 2.

James J. ‘Jeffries Tommy Ryan Ryan Hoot Tommy Billy Smith Joe Walcott Broadway Athletic Club Jim Corbett Billy Lester George Dixon Jeffries Billy Madden Gus Ruhlin Jack Root Rob Smith Frank Erne Joe Gans McGovern Oscar Gardner Lakewood N. J Gardner Tommy White Terry

Chicago police seize six get rich quick firms

In Chicago on Friday police confiscated books, correspondence and papers from six "get rich quick" concerns. The targets include The Inter Ocean trest company, the Cooperative Trust Company, Security Savings Society of Chicago, the Investors' Protective Association, Eewin E. Farley Company, and Dr W Moody. Patrons nationwide were promised 5 to 10 percent returns in two weeks. Police estimate losses exceed 509000 dollars.

Chicago Inter. Ocean Trest Company Co-operative Trust Company Security Savings Society of Chicago The Investors’ Protective Association Eewin E. Farley Company Dr. W. Moody United States

Boers Sympathy Debate Divides High School Senate

Friday the high school senate defeated a sympathy resolution for the Boers. Senator Sanders-James Meyers argued that the Boers invited English settlers but must live under their own rule. Other senators harshly critiqued England while the Boers’ allies lost the vote in a lively debate.

Kenney Frank Seidensticker Sanders James Meyers Transvaal Republic England Keene Earl Sleeth Proctor Herbert Wagner Fairbanks John White Beveridge Charles Pettijohn Mantle Harold Gusdorf

Mannerchor Masked Ball Captivates Night of Costumes

Friday night showcased the Mannerchor masked carnival with months of prep, a lavish ballroom lit in multi colors, and a parade of characters from Uncle Sam to Gypsies. The grand march resembled a congress of nations as dancing continued late into Saturday morning.

Mannerchor Nist Uncle Sams Columbias Vivantieres Congress of Nations

Motor cyclists to sell self propelled wheels under $200

Charles Jarrett and C G Wridgeway estimate that self propelled motor cycles will be sold for under 200 dollars before many months. California declines track meet with Princeton. three cornered meet hoped for later. Bonner stock farm to continue under David Bonner. racehorses to breed. North American game protection association formed in Quebec. L A W to promote side paths as good roads work continues. Blanche the mare sets 14 mile record in 1 hour 4 minutes. German editors in Chicago plan pro Bauer meeting March 8.

Charles Jarrett C. G. Wridgeway University of California New York Princeton Tigers Princeton Pell Palmer Bonner Tarrytown N. Y Old Maud S David Bonner North American Fish and Game Protective Association Quebec Canada Blanche W. L. Baker Red Key Ind Portland

Quackery or Science Which Is It

Dr Glass promotes a lung disease treatment in Indianapolis promising public denouncement if it fails. He claims sixty percent cure for tuberculosis and offers reports from physicians testing the method. Office at 237 N Pennsylvania St with a free booklet on application.

Thomas F. Glass Glass Pennsylvania-st Indianapolis Pennsylvania Ind Denison Hotel

Milwaukee Defeat Attributed To Bryan In Values Clash

Ellis Busker from La Crosse reports Milwaukee’s loss tied to Bryan and recalls assurances from Stone of Missouri that drew Milwaukee into the race. Milwaukee men claim Stone and other insiders opposed them from the start and accuse free silver leaders of fearing the hostile community.

Milwaukee Wis Ellis Busker la Crosse Washington Bryan Stone Missouri

Knights of the Royal Arch repudiates Callen remarks

The Knights of the Royal Arch issued a statement disavowing J. F. Callen’s remarks at Roberts Park church alleging licensed saloonists aided druggists prosecutions for liquor. Grand ball plans set for March 7 with officers named including Murphy, Tighe, Kampman, Moran, Agnew, Ivory, Lucas, and Zapf as chief orator.

Knights of the Royal Arch J. F. Callen Roberts Park Callen Martin J. Murphy Thomas M. Tighe Henry Kampman Harry A. Moran John Agnew Peter J. Ivory Crand Tyler William G. Lucas Philip Zapf

Date Change Sought To Ease Rail Traffic

Chicago Feb 24 Railroads urge Democratic National Convention date change to avoid July 4 crowds. Western Passenger Association executives order Kansas City agents to press citizens committee to move the convention date a week earlier or later to better handle traffic.

Chicago The Western Passenger Association Kansas City Citizens’ Committee

Mrs Snell Dead Ends Millionaire Mystery

Mrs Henrietta Snell aged 70 widow of Amos J Snell the financier murdered twelve years ago died Saturday morning of heart disease She had lived in the house where her husband's body was found since his death in the murder case.

Chicago Henrietta Snell Amos J. Snell

Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Fast Blood Cleanse

Advert says Hood's Sarsaparilla will promptly expel dangerous impurities from the blood and claims headache relief. It promotes Hood's Pills as a separate cure for Bick headaches and general vitality, urging readers to seize the opportunity now.

Hood

Fire in wholesale district destroys half million in property

In Philadelphia on Friday night a fire in the wholesale district caused $500,000 in damages. Miss Clara Cohen, 26, leapt from a fifth story window and died. Fireman George Sweeney and Clara Uder were seriously injured. The blaze started at Simon May's straw goods factory at 721-723 Arcist, with Bowen, Dungan & Co. and John W. Culver & Co. among the principal losers, each suffering substantial losses.

Philadelphia Clara Cohen George Sweeney Clara Uder Simon May Arcist Bowen, Dungan & Co Harris & Bernard Cohn John W. Culver & Co Philip Quellwasser Finley Acker Grocer

Firemen Hurt as Blaze Damages Ridge Avenue Building

Thirteen firemen and a policeman were injured, none seriously, when a late Friday night fire caused 26000 dollars damage to the I H Sulzebach building at 1402 1404 1406 Ridge avenue Philadelphia.

Philadelphia I. H. Sulzebach Ridge-ave

Fire destroys home and contents on Yardes street

John Shepherd, a colored man, lost his home at 2042 Yardes street to a fire at 10 30 Friday night. A newly installed kitchen tango may have started the blaze. Mrs. Shepherd was at church. neighbors woke her husband in his night clothes. Much of the furniture, a large book collection, organ, and carpets were ruined. The house value is placed at 1600 with 1000 of insurance. furniture was uninsured. Alarm was delayed as the key holder slept, and the alarm came from College avenue.

John Shepherd Yardes St College-ave

Kieth v Hill Will Contest in Columbus Case Delay

The long pending case of Judith A Kieth against Edgar A Hill in Columbus seeks to break May D Hill s will left to her husband and later directs property to Judith Rieth. The suit cites New York suicide related death and media exposure while detailing contested heirs and property at stake.

Judith A. Kieth Agaist Edger A. Hill Ralph Will Indianapolis Columbus May D. Hill Everett New York Edgar A. Hill

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