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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1900
Page
8
The report recounts a dramatic scene where Terry defeats Dixon, while a third figure Soather Wcekly is praised for his resolve. It notes a pocketbook gain of $10,000 and describes the Colored man whipped clean, with no complaints and a bulldog like game.
New York report recalls eight round battle where Tee McGovern of Brooklyn defeats Boston’s Horace Dixon to seize the featherweight title after Dixon’s decade of defense. McGovern’s youth and power overwhelm the veteran, Dixon falls multiple times. crowd deems the bout best featherweight fight seen.
A long dispatch summarizes recent bouts, noting Terry landing punches against Dixon before the bantam fight turns and Dixon showing grit. It also mentions upcoming matches including Jenkins versus Griener and Baptiste versus Crowe, plus baseball and college sports notes and minor bowling results.
Wednesday night games to be played in the Indianapolis bowling league at Marion alleys Blue Label Standard Washington alleys Columbia Meridian Oneida Lenox National Turner alleys Calu Star and other listed venues.
Jim Corbett selects Lakewood as his training base and will bring Stock ings Conrey and Gus Ruhlin as sparring partners to prepare for his bout with Jeffries. Jeffries trains at Allenhurst New Jersey for his fight with Corbett, after prior battles with Fitzsimmons and Sharkey.
The Philadelphia Times notes varied hobbies of famous fighters. Jim Jeffries bikes during training, Sharkey enjoys knitting and canaries, Kid McCoy is a pool shark, Fitzsimmons loves home life and billiards, Corbett admires horses, and Joe Corbett pitched in the National League.
The grand jury indicted Rev. R. M. Culver of the First M. E. church for keeping junk shops violating state law. Brass found in his cellar tied to the case, with Culver asserting a purchase from James Brandon and Lewis Cook, leading to burglary and larceny charges for the other two men.
Van Camp hardware plans a 12-pot glass plant in Mathews Indiana to produce about 60 boxes weekly. The operation aims for independence from the glass trust and could start within three months. Number of employees unknown. plant described as up to date and Located in a promising young town. Product may be sold solely by Van Camp or possibly to others.
Bernhart Waller, 82, seeks a divorce from Mary M. Waller, 40, alleging fraud in Oct 1 1898 marriage and coerced promissory notes and a mortgage on his one third of 6000 real estate. He claims she forced conveyance to Charles Sheldon as trustee, with the circuit court voiding the trust deed but upholding the notes and mortgage. He also accuses her of abuse and starving him, feeding him scraps, and running a rooming house for immoral purposes.
The bubonic plague in Honolulu grows more alarming with officials confirming at least 20 cases. A 14 year old American girl named Ethel Johnson is among those reported, showing the disease now affects non natives as well. The War Department notes increased concern over the outbreak.
The Indiana state florists association elected officers: President J A Fe Haugh of Anderson, first vice president William Langstaff of Indianapolis, second vice president W W Coles of Kokomo, secretary R A Meekeand of Indianapolis, and treasurer J T Huntington of Indianapolis. A chrysanthemum show is planned for Indianapolis in November.
The Stonemasons' union elected officers led by John McGregor as president and Charles Frazer as vice president. They plan to demand a straight scale of 45 cents an hour around March 1, replacing the current two scales of 40 and 45 cents. In Ottawa, Canadian horsemen are sought for South Africa with 200 rough riders needed and paid five shillings a day, higher than the usual one shilling.
Berlin dispatch reports the German steamer Herzog, latest of the Weasels seized by British warships in South African waters, has been released by Durban authorities. The event follows prior seizures as tension persists over naval actions.
About 30 residents of Irvington and Tuxedo told the council committee they favor annexation to Indianapolis. They presented an eight foot petition and cited Irvington's 2,000 population, $27,574.53 debt, $1,127,000 property value, 12 miles of cement walks, and $50,000 in permanent improvements. Opponents’ concerns will be heard Friday night.
Washington January 10 Miss Ceceilia Sherman Miles daughter of Maj gen Miles and Capt Samuel Reber signal corps U S A were married at St Johns Episcopal Church noon Wednesday The church was crowded with representatives of beauty brains and wealth Miss Miles maid of honor Miss Anna Hoyt bridesmaids Miss Reber Miss Sherman Miss Rosina Hoyt Miss Gary Miss Deering Miss Lowery Max Reber best man Ushers were groom's fellow officers in uniform Ceremony conducted by Rev Dr Mackay Smith.
The Coffin block, owned by C. E. Coffin, sold for 60000 dollars to Central Trust Company a new firm with Coffin as president. Officers include Coffin Jameson and Holloway. The trust company aims for a permanent downtown home and is capitalized at 300000 dollars. Coffin’s real estate and scan business was also purchased but prices are undisclosed. Deed remains unrecorded.
The Socialerturnverein stock association held its annual meeting at the German house with about 60 members representing $50,000 stock. President Herman Lieber outlined the history, noting plans to build a gymnasium but the current building cost $175,000, $103,600 paid. Membership rose by 10 and receipts reached $20,000. Directors Lieber Schnull Kipp Haueisen Vonnegut were reelected. a committee was named to organize the yearly stockholders ball.
In Oakridge Mississippi a courtroom brawl left three men dead and a boy wounded. A. D. Rolland, Dr. A R Austin and R C Stephenson died. Rolland shot Dr. Austin after disputing over beating a negro who owed five dollars. Austin's brother James killed Rolland and wounded Rolland's son. A shot by Rolland after he fell killed Stephenson.
Reports from Armenia and Constantinople say extreme distress and widespread hunger kill many. The sultan showed sympathy by hosting the Armenian patriarch at dinner and giving £300 to fund provisions and relief needs.
In New York on January 10 a jealous suitor, Charles Sweeney, shot and killed Susie Parker at her home 155 H Eighty-first Street. Sweeney, who had abandoned his own family for Parker, followed her with John Riley and fired, then was arrested.
Daisy Payton was fined one dollar and costs in Justice Hay's court for whipping Mrs. Essenberger after she spoke ill of Payton's lover Spangler. The incident centers on alleged insults toward Spangler and the ensuing punishment.
Lady Alice Montagu sister of the Duke of Manchester died Wednesday in Switzerland. Rev Aloysius Schyris aged 58, head of the Alexandian brothers order, died Tuesday in Chicago from heart disease.
Paris dispatch reports Sarah Bernhardt faces charges after taking a pet dog into a train compartment. The actress admits deliberate action and asks what line will be, with Mrs Abe willing to pay for the pleasure involved.
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