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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1907
Page
6
A historical look at American heavyweight boxing, detailing Sullivan and other era fighters. It discusses earnings, notable bouts from 1882 to 1896, and rivalries with Corbett, Mitchell, and Fitzsimmons, including purses and disputed sums.
The fighter earned the full ten thousand purse in the Old Mexico bout with Peter Mather and at least fifteen thousand from the Corbett match in Carson City. He lost the entire purse against Sharkey in Frisco but recovered in the rematch in New York. He shared the purse in the Creedon and Ruhlin bouts, with varying net outcomes, and saw mixed results against Jeffries across the era.
Charles S. Andrews as receiver of the Vigo County National Bank of Terre Haute sues directors Benjamin Hudnut Willard Sknidder William W. White Charles W. Bauermeister J. Smith Lalley and Louris Duenweg in Federal Court seeking damages. He alleges the bank suffered 150000 in bad notes and other losses from lax business practices and that loan decisions were left to Gustave A. Conzman, deemed unfit. The raised sum is proposed for the bank’s interests.
Fort Wayne Ind Jan 1 David H S Monroe aged 60 one of the oldest engineers in the Pennsylvania service was ground to death under a transfer engine in the roundhouse last night.
Treatment claims a painless cure for drug and liquor habits at a sanitarium. It promises guaranteed care with no payment until completion, a home like setting and strict privacy. It emphasizes services for women and offers free information by mail.
Special to The Sun recalls a 1872 throwing record by John Hatfield at Union grounds with a 12 yards 1 foot 6 inch distance. Hatfield, alive in New York, is noted for his long throw and ties to early baseball figures like McGraw, Wright, Leonrd, and Cal McVey amid a Boston Chicago Athletics clash.
Coroner Matt Wallisg ruled a verdict of self-defense for John Oglesby a section foreman who yesterday killed John Manor a Black man. Oglesby had come from Kentucky to Evansville Indiana where the incident occurred.
The People's Coal and Cement Company proclaims its continuity as successor to Logsdon Brothers Fuel Company, offering both phone lines for inquiries and service.
In Bedford Indiana on January 1 the local Presbyterian church held a note burning ceremony. Officials and members celebrated becoming debt free and entering the new year with renewed prosperity as the congregation welcomed financial freedom.
The Pittsburg Club yesterday released outfielder Bob Ganley to the Washington American League Club. No player was exchanged and Ganley had not won the full approval of the Pittsburg owner.
In Cleveland Ohio Mayor Tom Johnson battles to win a three cent street car fare. Night tracklaying and injunctions surge as judges halt progress while public opinion and city officials push to bring the low fare to Superior avenue and the Public square. The struggle highlights clashes with an established monopoly amid multiple court actions and rapid so called revolutionary progress.
George B. Quinley aged 82 editor of the Leader at Newburg Indiana a leading Democratic paper in southern Indiana was stricken with paralysis on a train at Sterling Illinois yesterday and a telegram from there says he cannot recover.
Goshen Indiana June 1 A J Parks a local businessman accidentally took a large dose of morphine thinking it was headache medicine Doctors report he may die The incident underscores dangers of mislabeled or mistaken medicines Court officials and medical staff were alerted as Parks fights for his life at a local hospital The Gayety Buffet claims Best in the city and is listed in the same report as a local business highlight.
Joe Gans world lightweight champion meets Herman Lansgfield known as Kid Herman in Tonopah Nevada for the title. The bout starts at 3 pm Pacific time under Marquis of Queensberry rules with Jack Welch of San Francisco as referee. Gans is the favorite. odds run 10 to 4. The $2 purse pays 60 percent to the winner and 4 percent to the loser. Weather cold with snow. advance ticket sales and attendance weak.
Coal dealers set ground floor price at 50 cents per ton with 75 cents per ton to cellar for bags baskets or wheelbarrow and 25 cents per ton via chute. Coke rates are 60 cents per ton to ground floor and 80 cents per ton to cellar. Prices take effect Dec. 17. Indianapolis coal dealers.
Local eatery at 39 42 N Illinois offers eight dinner options daily from morning until 2 PM. The advertisement highlights varied dishes and service hours to attract midday customers.
A ledger style list shows numerous county payments in Marion Indiana. It records November term 1906 allowances for Davis as clerk, Twi as bailiff, Garber and Carpenter stenographers, and jurors, plus November term 1908 allowances for Eppert bailiff and jurors. Also entries from Board of Commissioners of Marion County Indiana for 1908 including salaries, supplies, election expenses, transportation, and other charges.
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