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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1900
Page
8
The Sharkey Jeffries fight pictures shown at English's Monday entertained two large audiences. The reels render a near real fight with clear depiction of moves, and many pugilists and prominent men were among the spectators. Referee George Siler notes the films’ realism, though some debate Jeffries’ glove scene.
Mike Riley a Glasgow boxer was knocked out in a London bout last night and died in hospital Tuesday morning confirming a tragic ring incident with Riley succumbing to injuries sustained in the fight.
The article notes mgériman showing willingness for a match race in or outside the country with Eddie Baldain. It reports Taylor the colored rider will not race in France next season due to Sunday riding and religious beliefs. It discusses potential firm strategies and LAW efforts to control racing and determine a venue amid ongoing debates.
Yale consolidates athletic associations into one system while Chicago venues reserve hours for women bowling due to work demands. Iowa ties Chicago in football as next season adds Dr. Knipe’s successor to boost the western grid. Matty Matthews defeats Kid McPartland in one round at Hercules Club Brooklyn, declaring top boxing form.
George Considine offered a date to Gus Ruhlin and Peter Maher for a Broadway athletic club meeting. Kid Broad and Tim Callahan will replace Erne and O'Brien in a lightweight clash. Parker knocks out Boyle in a ten round misfire. McGovern stops Ward in Baltimore. Choynski and Walcott set for Feb 23 at Broadway club. Pittsburgh bettors back Finnegan in Utica pool of 800 at 10 to 1.
The Petit Bleu denounces Washington for declining to transmit a $3,740 public subscription check to President Kru ger citing neutrality. It points to U S aid to England with the Maine hospital ship and McKinley’s recognition of Transvaal to claim indirect support for Britain and violation of neutrality in favor of England.
A young Indianapolis lawyer hoped to become Marion county criminal judge but faced Judge Edward Buskirk. Senator McDonald, a political power, noted Buskirk’s recent county tenure and quipped that neither man could win in an old settlers meeting.
Sugar has climbed five points to 5.12 to 5.92 a barrel with a year’s gain of 25 cents. Local wholesale dealers warn the sugar trust controls about 90 percent of output and the recent rise feeds fear of an octopus-like monopoly robbing consumers.
London observes the beheading anniversary of Charles I with wreaths on his statue in Trafalgar Square. A prominent tribute reads America remembers her martyr king.
Reports from Ensenada Argentina and Highland Park Tennessee note a $10,000 fire each on Monday. Edna Sly 10 of Portsmouth Ohio died in a school fire Monday. Several other items include a Spanish steamer wreck off Balboa with 13 dead and a bill to build a $60,000 military hospital at Leavenworth Kansas.
In Chicago on January 30 the contractors’ association renewed their Feb. 5 ultimatum after failing to reach a permanent arbitration committee with the building trades council. They outline rules including eight hours work, time and a half overtime, no limit on daily output, and employer control over hiring and firing, with no wage increases.
Indictments returned in Chicago for murder over the killing of Roger J. O'Brien a non union day laborer. Jerry Trumbly David F. Mann Michael Costello and William Tuck union men charged with murder. Others Charles Dold Leo Joppo A Green Phillip Culm charged with conspiracy to injure Alexander Galleitch in Bent piano factory strike.
Charles Collier sues Grocer Charles H. W. Otte alleging interference with his employment at the Indianapolis chain and stamping company. Judge Carter heard the case on Monday and the matter was briefly submitted. Attorney Henry M. Dowling argued that unlawful interference with a business entails damages beyond a few customers or employees and deprives a man of livelihood.
Grand Rapids, Mich. Prof. A Leflamboy, a magnetic healer, was found dead in a bath tub Monday. His body was parboiled with flesh abraded after lifting from the tub. His brother George lay unconscious on the floor. Police suspect a paralytic stroke while the heater remained on caused the tragedy.
A fire destroyed the electric powerhouse and laboratory at Bellaire steel works in Bellaire Ohio on Tuesday morning. The blaze left about 1,200 workers unemployed and caused an estimated loss of 100000 dollars. A testimonial from Lewis Dennis of Salem Indiana appears mixed with the item, noting a patent remedy for dyspepsia.
A political circle claims Tom Taggart seeks delegate-at-large to the national Democratic convention. East and north travels are viewed as blinds for a national chair bid, with Parks Martin aiding. The tale includes alleged compacts with Martin and Kern, temperate silver talk, and hints Taggart may seek James Mount.
Charles Mayer gives notice to voters of Twelfth ward Wayne township Marion county Indiana that he will apply to the Board of County Commissioners at the March term 1900 for a license to sell spirituous vinous malt intoxicating liquors in quantities under five gallons with on premises drinking privileges. Location 3005 W Washington St Mount Jackson Indianapolis in ward 12 two story brick building lot 6 Harris addition. He also applies for pool table privileges in the same room.
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