Baseball Briefs Touches on League Controversy and Roster Moves
John T. Brush withdraws from NL controversy talks as James Hart seeks jail for Davy Jones who left the Chicago NL for St. Louis AL. Milwaukee plans a third team in the Wisconsin State League. George Hoghever signs with Indianapolis while Terre Haute’s William Richardson is ordered to report for spring practice after a disputed $800 release fee.
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James Hart
Davy Jones
Milwaukee
Indianapolis
George Hoghever
William Hh.” Richardson
Terre Haute
St. Louis
RINGSIDE BATTLES AND FIGHTER SIGNINGS IN BLUE GRASS NEWS
Covington welterweight John Dancer signs to meet Cincinnati’s Kid Ashe at the Blue Grass Athletic Club by March 1. Australian Tom Tracey beat Rube Ferns in Portland in a two round bout. Jack Williams won a five round decision over Leonard in Peoria on a foul after four knockdowns. Chicago featherweight Harry Harris plans to fight Austin Rice in Chicago at the Pyramid Athletic Club after a long layoff. Testy McGovern helps Lanky Bob Fitzsimmons prep for Jeffries while Young Corbett trains hard for his match. The champion plans a ten mile run and private sparring ahead of Indianapolis bout.
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Tom Tracey
Australia
Rube” Ferns
Portland
Ore
Jack Williams
Peoria
Leonard
Buffalo Bug
Willams
Harry Harris
Chicago
Austin Rice
New London
New London, Conn., At the Pyramid Athletic Club
Harris
Palmer
McGovern
Bob
Fitzsimmons
Jeffries
Terry
Letter Endorses Chamberlain Cough Remedy
A Mrs J A Moore of North Mars Mich praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for coughs colds and croup noting it is the best ever used in her family and recommending it to all druggists.
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J. A. Moore
North
Mich
The James Boys in Missouri at Grand Vaudeville
Amusements listing shows Park offering The James Boys in Missouri at 2:16 and 8:15 p m. Empire features High Rollers Extravaganza at 8 p m.
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Missouri
James
the Park
Kansas City
Clara Bloodgood rises to head of company in Frohman era
The article highlights Clara Bloodgood’s rapid ascent in theater as she prepares to star in The Way of the World and lead her own company next season under Charles Frohman. It notes her transition from an “extra lady” in The Conquerors to a top performer with strong stage talent. In Chicago a blizzard disrupts departure as Dan Daly of The Yorkers tries to find a ride home after a show, observing chorus girls as a practical contrast to stars in bad weather.
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Clara Bloodgood
Charles Frohman
Mrs. Bloodgood
Chicago
Dan Daly
Mr. Daly
Multiple Fatal and Injurious Accidents Reported in Various Localities
The report lists incidents including John Elmer of Alexandria fatally burned in a gas explosion. John Pontius, 84, near Elkhart, died after a hip fracture from a fall. Moses Parr of New Castle lost an eye when steel struck it. Mrs. Anna Karst of New Holland died from injuries after a fall leaving her bed. Miss Ian Bradford of Lafayette is believed fatally hurt after a lamp incident. Frank Ayres, 32, Summitville, exposed to a gas explosion in a pumphouse. Clark Williams, 26, formerly of Warsaw, killed by a live wire in Denver. Andrew Spencer of Hammond fell into boiling nitric acid but survived briefly before likely death.
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John Pontius
Elkhart
Moses Parr
New Castle
Anna Karst
New Holland
Ian Bradford
Lafayette
Frank Ayres
Summitville
Clark Williams
Warsaw
Denver
Col
Produce University
Greer sheriff race sparks shifting voter support
The article outlines uncertain voter backing as James E. Greer withdraws due to his wife’s illness and questions which candidates will inherit his base. It notes Metzger and Wiltsie contenders, Pugh supporters claiming 9 000 to 10 000 votes for prosecutor, and Spahr Ruckelshaus and Irvin confident of victory while Smith doubts his own bid.
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James EE. Greer
Four Winds
Greer
Austin B. Wiltsie
Edwin B. Pugh
Pugh
John QC
Spahr
John C. Ruckelshaus
Eleven Jurors Sick After Three Days in Jury Room
The jury in Anna Gillette vs Julius Matske reported they had agreed to disagree after three days in the jury room. Illness hit eleven jurors, one delirious, with Dr Long confirming confinement caused the sickness. The case seeks $5,000 for damages over alleged foundation weakness from excavation.
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Anna Gillette
Julius Matske
Superior Court
Francis T. Bowers
Martin V. Hinds
Asa McCorkle
John Scroggins
Wm. Compton
Isaac P. Tedlowe
Amos Millhouse
Charles L. Hartman
Eli Mathis
Sanford Plummer
Fred Powell
Jacob Stokes
Stokes
Marion County
Knights of Fidelity Offer May Social and Ticket Raffle
In May the Knights of Fidelity announce a social event and tickets for a chance to win a $350 rig. All members have tickets for sale and 20,000 have been issued. Proceeds support the lodge death benefit fund.
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Knights of Fidelity
Path of the Reaper: Deaths in Indianapolis Area
Thomas Jones a 78 year old admitted from Indianapolis on January 6 1902 died at the poorhouse Thursday morning from dropsy. He was born in Wales and had friends in Monroeville. Mrs Eleanor Dubeil wife of Julius Dubeil died of typhoid fever at St Vincent's Wednesday. burial at Roach dale. Dr Chester P Williams 31 died of malarial fever at 2020 Talbott. funeral plans to be announced. J C Vetter 81 a cabinet maker who worked in Indianapolis for 50 years died at his home 1108 Kentucky Ave Wednesday after a short illness.
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Thomas Jones
Indianapolis
Wales
Monroeville
Eleanor Dubeil
Julius Dubeil
St. Vincent's
Wellington
Roachdale
Chester P. Williams
Talbottane
Frank Willams
J. C. Vetter
Kentucky Ave
Clover Leaf Denies Frankfort Shop Move to Marton
Clover Leaf general manager Frazier dismisses reports that shops will move from Frankfort to Marton. He states no proof exists and notes the company is investing about 25,000 dollars to improve the shops.
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Frazier
Clover Leaf
Frankfort
Marton
Republicans Nominate City Ticket as Peru Holds Nominating Meet
Peru Republicans announce plans to nominate a city ticket on April 11. Pike County Republicans back Hem enway for Congress. Abraham Lincoln Brick of South Bend, a Republican, was renominated Wednesday for Congress in District 18. Dubois County Democrats nominate a full slate for county offices including Milburn for State Senate and Fisher for Prosecuting Attorney.
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Peru
Abraham Lincoln Brick
South Bend
Congress
Dubois
Richard M. Milburn
T. C. Fisher
M. A. Sweeney
Peter Huther
W.F. Beckman
Victor Cassidy
Henry Langrebe
Fred Meinker
Indianapolis Police Boost Show for Prince Henry Visit
The entire Indianapolis police force will be used Sunday night to impress Prince Henry and manage crowds as his train passes. A 50 by 50 foot area will be kept clear for the mayor and reception committee while patrolmen surround it and detectives mingle to guard against pickpockets.
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Indianapolis
Prince Henry
Shiel Plans Direct Stock Buying Scheme in Indiana
R. R. Shiel opens an office in the Board of Trade building to buy stock directly from stock raisers for large eastern packing houses. A circular to Indiana and neighboring states reveals the scheme. The eastern syndicate he will represent has recently purchased 1000 stock cars. The venture is stated as separate from his other businesses.
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R. R. Shiel
Board of Trade
Big Eastern Packing Houses
Indiana
Eastern
Mr. Shiel
Society Notes Include Weddings and Receptions
Mr and Mrs Henry Kahn return from the east and Mr and Mrs George Staats travel to California for six weeks. Mrs David Ross hosts the Woman's Research Club. The Flower Mission shifts to the Second Presbyterian church rooms. Mrs Theresa H Smith hosts a colonial luncheon. Mr and Mrs John B Conner celebrate their fiftieth wedding anniversary with a Wednesday reception in Park Avenue home. Miss June Clark to wed Alfred E Dickey in Noblesville at her grandfather Judge James L Evans home. Mrs Charles D L Johnson hosts two companies for Mrs J W Bradshaw followed by a card party by A B Conduitt. Vincennes residents Amy Barrows and B Hunter wed in Kentucky. Margaret Holmes and Oliver Glass marry on Tuesday night.
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John B. Conner
Park Ave
June Clark
Alfred E. Dickey
Indianapolis
James L. Evans
Noblesville
Charles DL. Johnson
J. W. Bradshaw
Lebanon
A. B. Conduitt
Bradshaw
Vincennes
Amy . Barrows
Knox County
B. Hunter
Jerome Gerrard
Hopkinsville
Margaret Holmes
Oliver Glass
Max O'Rell Opposes Co Education Views At Michigan
Max O'Rell, visiting the University of Michigan, dictates that men students may not meet women students by appointment or walk with them, accompany them to and from college, walk with them on college grounds, or visit women students in their lodgings or receive visits from them.
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Ann Arbor, Mich
Max O’rell
University of Michigan
Foot Found in Park Avenue Hotel Fire Room
A night clerk discovered a human foot in a Park Avenue hotel room that had housed a fatal blaze. Police ordered the foot buried as investigators continued handling the grisly reminder of Saturday's fire horror.
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New York
Park-ave
Wm. Shepard
Amputation Performed to Save O'Dovan Rossa
Colorado Springs report states O'Dovan Rossa underwent a left foot amputation in a local hospital to halt gangrene and blood poisoning. He remains in critical condition.
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Colorado Springs
Col
O’donovan Rossa
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