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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1900
Page
8
In Indianapolis, Roberson overwhelmed Blackwell at 134 to 145 pounds, delivering a swift lefts and a savage right that felled Blackwell for a KO a minute into the bout. Roberson claimed victory amid cheers. Blackwell, taken to the police station, faced a $2500 bond.
The fighter said he had no business in the ring with the man who knocked him out. He described the first blow as fatal, saying he could not see afterward and that he had worn the gloves for the last time.
Henry Schupp set to fight James Woodward on January 29 with ringside attention from Sergeant Lowe. Many fighters and challenges noted including Kid Hubert ready for 150 to 155 pound class, Fred Bradford posting a $50 forfeit, Teddy Sweeney seeking Spider Kelly bout, and others lining up in Chicago Cincinnati and California. Jeffries training plans for next week with Corbett sparring partners lined up in Lakewood and Pittsburg bouts noted for Hawkins Flaherty 20 rounds January 29 in Hartford for $1,200 purse.
In Standing Tenpin League action the Blue Labels beat the Stars three straight as Calumets faltered against the Columbias. Lenox and Standards split series while Meridians defeated Nationals in two, with individual scores highlighted for Lenox Standards Blue Labels and Stars through the night.
The schedule lists Pastimes vs Turner Escecesss at Marion I B C, Washington Crescenta vs Capital City, Turner Washington vs Volunteers, Marion vs Northside, and Meteors versus Lawton in the VTA Independent League with multiple team names and unclear spellings.
The Calumets compiled a string of spares in a compact alley notes snippet, highlighting a tense moment as the game unfolds. The fragment hints at scoring plays and defensive pressure in a late period sequence.
In a Turner alleys set of three games Calumets and Columbias were led by brothers J Fehrenbach and Mike Fehrenbach respectively. Webb Jay's return from British Columbia boosted the Blue Labels while Lyra alleys were repaired. Notting of the Columbias fell short of a double century after a misthrow in the tenth.
Sarah Kroot filed for divorce from Ephraim Kroot on abandonment claims. The Polish Jewish practice requires rabbinic inquiry and, if approved, a ghat decree is withheld until civil divorce is verified. Judge Leathers granted the divorce but the ghat pawed through delays before delivery, leaving Kroot relieved at last.
Mrs. Lucile McNardee a clairvoyant appeals Judge Carter from Squire Smock over a street car incident. The company demurs claiming contributory negligence arguing she should have anticipated the car's start or called help before alighting.
Francis P. Owings, a stock operator with ties to Chicago realty, files a voluntary bankruptcy petition showing liabilities of 5 564 917 dollars, assets of 5 500 000, and real estate speculation blamed for the ruin. The largest creditor is William Strong with 1 485 000 dollars.
Berlin health authorities report influenza spreading and becoming epidemic with a rising death rate as of January. The outbreak draws urgent concern from city officials and public health groups.
The lord lieutenant of Ireland ordered an inquiry into why the death rate reached 47 per thousand. Influenza is widely believed to be the cause. In Canterbury influenza accounted for 33 of 77 deaths in a week.
New York ex convict John D Blanchard was convicted of second degree robbery and told he would hypnotize the judge at sentencing. Judge Foster dismissed the act and imposed twelve years in Sing Sing. In Milwaukee August Webster and his wife Elizabeth an Oneida Indian pair killed themselves by gas in a hotel room. Elizabeth died, Webster survived.
Perry township residents plan a Friday gathering at the Southport school house to remonstrate against road houses led by Rev. J. R. Henry at the head of the movement.
Four wood carvers walked out at an Indianapolis chair factory on Thursday after the firm refused to remove an objectionable foreman. The action highlights labor tensions at the plant and possible negotiations to resolve the dispute.
The Young Women's Christian Association hosted a membership supper at its N Meridian Street headquarters on Wednesday evening.
Advertises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy with a money back guarantee after two thirds used. Claims effectiveness for la grippe colds and whooping cough. Priced at 25 and 50 cents per bottle with urging to try it. available at all druggists.
A column compiles quotes from multiple papers critiquing expansionism and policy. It notes Col Bryan as an expansionist candidate, debates Philippine policy, mentions Alger on a gold plank, and ridicules military and political figures amid a heated public discourse.
William Allen White claims Rudyard Kipling wrote David Harum with Howard Noyes Westcott as a fictitious author. White challenges Bok and Doubleday to prove the assertion, saying Kipling wrote the book on a bet and that Edward Noyes Westcatt was invented.
Father Huntington accepts an invitation to address a men only business gathering in Christchurch Friday at noon. The call lists many local business leaders and the speech aims to offer a firm, practical faith amid busy lives and financial duties.
Mrs Mattie Gideon aged 26 from West and Maryland Street quarrelled with her husband on Wednesday. He planned a three day absence. She loaded corrosive sublimate believing he would not return. The husband came back while a doctor was present and she is expected to recover.
Rev. Johnstone Myers a Chicago evangelist will preach at First Baptist Church on Monday Tuesday and Wednesday with afternoon and evening services.
Gov Mount appoints Senator Ellison to represent Indiana at the International prison congress in June in Brussels.
At 3 39 a m Thursday a fire of unknown origin did five dollars damage to George Hicks grocery located at 352 West Twelfth Street.
Levi Pierson purchases the odd Fellows property at the corner of Wabash and Delaware streets. He plans a four story building for the Consolidated Paint and Oil Company, signaling major development in the area.
Maj. Robert Emmett was buried at Crown Hill on Wednesday afternoon with full military honors. An escort from the Indianapolis light infantry joined a U I K P company G A R George H Thomas post and Masonic mystic tie lodge. Pallbearers included George W. Powyeil W J Heiskell A A Womack Thomas Winterowd Dr Benepe W J Walker Gen McKee Gen Richardson and Gen J R Carnahan.
A Charleston Mass mother of four touts Stuart's Catarrh Tablets as a safe non opiate remedy for coughs colds and sore throats. She credits the tablets with curing chronic catarrh in herself and easing her children's symptoms, noting physicians approve and druggists sell them at 50c per package.
The Marion county republican primaries will be held Friday afternoon and evening. Precinct committeemen elected will meet in criminal court at 2 p m Saturday to elect a chairman.
Mrs James Q Barcus hosted a matinee party at Engels on Wednesday. The Kappa Kappy Garoma aluminae chapter plans a reception for the state oratorical contest. Louis C Elson of Boston lectured on The seven centuries of English song with period songs. Mrs Courtland Van Camp entertained the Daughters of the Revolution Thursday afternoon in honor of her mother Mrs Patsey Patterson. The marriage of Miss Lucille Langhorne and Dr W P Howie occurred Wednesday night at Mrs Langhorne’s Central avenue home. The bride wore white silk organdie with lace. Miss May Brayton and Albert L Johnson wed Wednesday night at the Brayton home on Broadway. The ceremony was conducted by Rev F E Dewhurst. The bride wore white silk organdie with accordion plaited tulle. After the ceremony, witnesses included only relatives. a hush fell over the gathering.
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