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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1902
Page
8
Rev. Thomas, identified with the Catholic service, spoke on woman suffrage. He argued the church will use its privilege when arising, noting that politicians from both parties oppose suffrage and fear private convictions. He praised the home as a woman’s greatest realm with wife and mother roles central.
Washington dispatch reports the War Department has ordered about 5,000 U.S. soldiers now stationed at home to ship to the Philippines. The units include Second Squadron First Cavalry Second Squadron Fifth Cavalry First Battalion Second Infantry and multiple infantry battalions along with headquarters bands and several companies such as A B E F G I K L.
New York reports William K. Vanderbilt will attend King Edward VII's coronation in Europe and sails soon. He plans to see races featuring his trotters and hosted a farewell party at his Oakdale home in Ardlehour.
John T. Brush fires back at A. G. Spalding in a renewed exchange over baseball governance. He recounts 1899 disputes with Andrew Freedman, defends the National League’s unity, and criticizes Robison while detailing meetings, consolidation talks, and Red Bank conference outcomes.
A diverse sports roundup notes Gene Bezenah in Covington and events in multiple cities. It lists wrestling negotiations between Hamilton promoters and Graeco-Roman star mer and Dan McLeod, plus Wittmer seeking a match with John Piering. Also mentions Dale Gear linked to the Hickey-Tebeau matter and Omigkey’s team training at Excelsior Springs. Indianapolis bowlers head for Buffalo tournament with supporters along.
Corad Grant led the Analontes with 247 pins and Miss Minnie Ford followed with 160 at Pastime alleys in a local bowling session.
In the week ended January 15 Indianapolis received 28,327 cars with 22,319 loaded, up 2,110 from 1901 and 1,147 from 1900. Belt road moved 20,240 cars, Belt engines handled 1,474 livestock cars at stock yards, and 1,470 cars on private switches.
Tinny Williams signs for the season with Tom Griffin after early acclaim. Musical Slipper bought for 100 dollars. Little Boy, 2:01 wagon pacer, set to challenge Star Pointer at Memphis. Danny Maher to ride for King Edward aiming at big season winnings. Maj Warren Wiley linked to Skxen claims. Sullivan open to touring with Carrie Nation if hatchet stays home. Jeffries and Fitz to meet soon. Art Simms and Martin Duffy duel in Detroit Wednesday. Kid Parker profits 5000 in Denver oil bets amid a busy boxing week. A testimonial benefit is planned.
Tuky Turfman, owner of Stonewall farm, died Sunday night. The report notes his leadership of the farm and local ties to the community.
Rev Craim hardt a Cath olic priest and 30 year pastor at Josephsville Mo died by hanging at the Alexian Brothers Hospital Saturday night He was 62 and had suffered melancholia since April 1900
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