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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1903
Page
8
City council committee on railroads reports four objections to elevated railroads. May be a plan for an downtown subway but serious objections to permit elevated roads in the downtown district.
State officers led by Warren G Sayre lobby against a proposed amendment affecting salaries of superior and appellate judges. G R Brown, clerk of the supreme court, speaks against the measure and confronts lawmakers as he urges votes against it. Representatives express indignation at outside lobbying seen as influencing the outcome.
In Cincinnati on February six, Victor Cannell artist and Joseph A Williams engraver are missing after a Pike building fire. They occupied rooms in the structure and have not been seen since Thursday, the day of the conflagration. In Fort Wayne a young man charged with embezzlement was freed by the court as the employer pleads for reinstatement.
For years fights were pulled off quietly near Indianapolis with side bets and thrills. Modern law curbs brutality as bouts move to halls with orderly ringside guards, lowering the rogue charm. The piece notes past Kid McCoy style trips and hopes for another big, lawful boxing contest amid ongoing legislative changes.
President Roosevelt presents Gov Taft’s message on Philippine distress. He cites stagnant businesses, plummeting customs receipts, and disasters from rinderpest and locusts. Advocates immediate tariff relief and a $3,000,000 appropriation to revive industry and curb famine risk.
Elwood overwhelmed locals at Cyclorama rink winning 6 to 1 as Racine attracts attention. Anderson, Racine, and Indianapolis vie for dominance while Delvin and Griffiths shine for their teams. The league strengthens with new joiners and reorganization leaves Indianapolis hopeful of reclaiming the top spot.
The famed horse Hermly is slated to race if training proceeds as planned. Darnell will train the horse at Semphis for potential entry in the Baratnga meeting.
Harry Forbes of Chicago defeated Andy Tokel, the British champion, in a ten round bout at Detroit before a large crowd. Forbes dominated, nearly stopping Tokel as the Englishman stayed within reach early and late. Delegations from across the country attended ringside. A New York dispatch mentions McGovern and Corbett could fight within four hours and appear before a San Francisco club later next month.
Hanover defeated Moores Hill by 40 to 7. Indiana University beat DePauw at Greencastle in a rivalry game. Purdue topped Wabash College to claim the state championship.
The National Bowling Congress closes at midnight after a dramatic Indianapolis tournament praised for sportsmanship and order. Mayor Bookwalter and organizers receive credit for a memorable event. McChesney, the western champion, sold for 329000 to B E Smathers of Brooklyn.
George M. D. Posey will carry Shortridge high school's banner in the State oratorical contest at Indianapolis on May 8. He won the Roberts Park Church primary on Friday with the speech The genius of emancipation. Other contestants were Alfred Brandt John White and James Meyers.
Governor Nasa of Indiana pardons Earl Moore of Vincennes from the penitentiary after seven years of confinement for a second degree murder in a general fight. The pardon notes Moore’s age around 20 and conditions include abstaining from intoxicating liquors.
Rural v. for Indiana have been appointed many officials including Evanaville Shing Hextal Caaties Jurgens Paul Meyer Hiram Wiliam Gilbert Crain George Opperman van Pert Herschel Henyon Marton Clayne Garaney Rural routes will be assigned at Charlotteseitle and Medom in March Evans Scott appointed peat master at Sim and Jesse Weaver at pine hook.
An advertisement urges readers to acquire two Kikesbury pianos directly from the Cable Co Chicago at a price far lower than dealer rates. The notice hints at a cheap, factory direct deal and asks readers to send a notice to The Sun for details.
An advertisement asserts SUPERFLUGO3 HAIR removes hair instantly and without harm and offers a money back guarantee. It requests 50 cents with return of full instructions and asks readers to mention the paper, listing Mme Marie Leon in New York addresses for ordering.
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