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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 30, 1906

Page

7

Indianapolis Cars Poised To Shine At Chicago Show

Indianapolis manufacturers and dealers prepare for a major presence at the Chicago automobile show opening next Monday at the Coliseum and Armory. Carl Fisher and other local leaders will attend, with firms like Premier, Nordyké-Marmon, Marian, Waverly, and American Automobile highlighting exhibits including gas and one electric car by Waverly. The Presto Light and Federal Chain companies will also participate as guests and attendants explain car features to visitors.

Indianapolis Chicago Coliseum Armory New York Windy City Calete Ad Auto Fang Carl Fisher A. ©. Newby George Dixon Fred Dixon Lew Weinwright J. A. Allison Elda Hunter Haywood Frank Wills H. T. Hearsey Howard Marmon Walter Marmon J. Oscar Henderson Chain and Light National Nordyké-Marmon Marian Motor Car Companies Waverly Company American Automobile Company Waverly Hn Doube Presto Light Company Presto Light Gas Company Federal Chain Company American Motor League League

Wabash Defeats DePauw In Monday Night Battle

Special to The Sam Greencastle reports Wabash swam fast on offense and defeated DePauw 40 to 7 at Presby-terian gym. Sprow led Wabash with scoring, while DePauw struggled on both ends. Umpires McCormick and Richmond noted twenty minute halves and an empty attendance figure.

Sam Greencastle Lodwin DePauw Walters Freeman Fullsfield Pruitt Foule Baler Wabash flela—Sprow H. Wicks Freemans Wiliama Sprow NcCorm

Fragmentary Aug note with unclear content

Fragmentary OCR note from August mentions unknown phrases and names, lacking clear events or context. content unreadable and cannot determine concrete persons, places, or actions from the legible text.

Desert Dwellers Favor Poisonous Water Myth

In a strange account, Araba tribes in a desert refuse pure water, drinking only contents from polluted pools. Locals claim habit shapes this belief, while a biblical reference is cited to explain a supposed great drought and danger.

Desert

Sutton Will Seek to Regain Lost Laurels

George Sutton of Chicago will compete in the international billiard tournament in New York for the world championship title. He previously took part in notable battles, including a March match against the French challenger Vignaux for the world champion emblem, a 400 to 387 potage loss. Sutton used the American curse style, while Vignaux employed the open table French game.

Sutton George Sutton Chicago New Yort Vignans Vignoux

Yeager Surrenders Control Of Hildebrand In East

Special to The Sun New York January 30 Joe Yeager a horseman who held Jockey Eugene Hildebrand’s contract announces he has sealed the contract with Harry Payne Whitney and will have no authority over the rider’s services Hildebrand will be under Whitney trainer John W Rogers pending license restoration The change follows past trouble with racing officials and implies Hildebrand may ride Whitney horses with heavier weights next season Meanwhile Cleveland reports Ison owner of the St Louis club in serious condition after a dangerous operation

the Sun New York Jac Joe Yeaver Eugene Hildebrand Owo Harry Payne Whitney Yeager East Hildebrand Mr. Whitney John W. Rogers Jockey Club Neense Whitney Hilebrand

Toledo Lands Youngsters For Next Year’s Team

Special to The San Toledo reports J E Grillo announced the signing of Frank Jude and George Kane for next year. Contracts received, they will join the squad at Norwood Inn. Jude is known as a star football player for the Carnegie Indians and notable in baseball. Kane is a famed college athlete drawing attention for his work with the Georgetown University team.

Toledo J. E. Grillo Flay Frank Jude George Kane Norwood Inn Carlinie Indians George Wane Georgetown

Scott Hudson Back Home From New Orleans

Scott Hudson returns to Lennington Kentucky from New Orleans after several weeks with the Nix family. He brought "Long Bhou" Walter Cox of Manchester NH who spent the winter in the south. Hudgon has no horses in New Orleans and will train his string at the Kentucky association track until ready to race locally.

Lenington Scott Hudson New Orleans Nix Hey Waa Long Bhou Walter Cox Manchester N.eh Hudgon Nevw Orleans Kentucky Association

American Team Wins Golf Match in Mexico City

Special to The Sto. Mexico City reports the American team won the final match of the golf tournament by one percent in a best ball four some format. Four British professionals and five amateurs faced a field of Americans. The visiting golfers are expected to depart tomorrow.

Mexico City Jan. H Gaif

Murthy Lands Walter Mueller for Chicago Club

President Murthy announces the Chicago National League club has signed Walter Mueller a pitcher who played last year for Toronto. Mueller tall over six feet and is the son of a wealthy Wisconsin brewer. The move strengthens the team roster as of January 30 in Chicago Illinois.

the Sun Chicago Murthy Walter Mueller Toronto Mueller Wisconsin

Duesseldorfers to Face Hoop ders in Exhibition Game

The Puesseldorfers 2 local semi professional team will play the Hoop ders on April 11 in an exhibition. This follows War King’s last open practice and marks the end of their exhibition schedule.

Duesseldorfers Puesseldorfers Hoopders

Deshler Decisions Sullivan in 15-Round Boston Bout

In Boston on January 22, Dave Deshler won a decision over Kid Sullivan after 15 rounds at Chelsea. The special 16 The Son event highlighted a competitive middleweight matchup as Deshler edged ahead in the scorecards.

Deshler the Son Boston Mars Dave Deshler Kid Sullivan Chelsea

Captain Anson Mistook Egypt Circus for a Private Residence

During a 1839 world voyage Captain Adrian G Anson and his wife sought night life in an Egyptian city. Believing a palatial theater to be a circus they approached a private grounds guarded by a military chief who clarified there was no circus, only a private residence, prompting a discreet retreat and laughter at the mix up.

Adrian G. Anson Chiro Anson Ita Brovada Siydar Jath Cam Rangera Ome Sullivan Corbett Jeffries Champion Chicago Island Joan le Sulivan Philadelphia

Intercollegiate soccer gains interest with Milnes cup

Interest in soccer grows at eastern colleges as the Intercollegiate Association Football league schedules matches. Harvard Columbia Haverford and Penn, Cornell and Columbia charter members, compete for the Milnes cup. Officers elected: President B De Squires Harvard, vice president J B Jacobs Columbia, secretary-treasurer S G Nauman Haverford. Haverford prospects look strong with interclass contests planned at Camp Weide.

Harvard Columbia Haverford B. de Squires Jacobs SG. Nauman Maverford Camp Weide LE Possinie

Baseball magnates clash over league sentiments and comiskey deals

The piece notes President Pulliam of the National League voicing unified sentiment among magnates, while the American League shows division. It mentions Jiggs Donohue seeking a Central league franchise, Comiskey’s reluctance, Ganzel’s cash influence, Callahan likely to return to the White Sox, and ongoing trades involving Geo Stone. It also covers Tim Hurst’s presence, Fred Lake’s aging hitting style, Nelson’s fight risks, and Joe Cantillon’s health return to Milwaukee.

Pulliam National League National Jiggs Donohue Comiskey Chicago John Ganzel Rapid

Mueller Praises Russian Lion in New York Wrestling Clash

German wrestler Mueller calls the Russian Lion the finest on the mat, praising his strength and agility. He toured America 15 weeks meeting contenders, noting European styles and tournament play differ from American bouts and highlighting Mackenschmidt as his partner.

Mueller Hackenarhmidt Meller Lion Mueller Weinks Ormond New York

Speed and auto racing feats across two continents

The report chronicles riders and drivers like Mueller and Carkeck in boxing and wrestling, details Florida and Ormond speed records with Darracq cars, and notes multiple racing championships led by Lancia and Stanley in 1926. It highlights immense pace claims, race times, and the crowd’s reactions, finishing with a health pitch for Hood's Sarsaparilla.

Old Nurse for Children Soothing Syrup Promoted

An advertisement for Hood's Medicine and Old Nurse for Children soothing syrup claims to ease teething pain and wind colic, soften the gums, and cure diarrhea for children. It emphasizes that the syrup is the best remedy and includes a claimed dosage and potency.

DoizeRine Stories Fight Drawn From a Pugilists Tale

The aging light weight recounts his 34 year ring career facing Nelon and other champions. He traces earnings from small purses to $1000 weekly shows, notes disciplined lifestyle, fear of defeat, and how fame brings crowds and costly incidents like a shattered saloon window.

Race Results at New Orleans Fair Grounds and City Park

Thorough and mixed results from New Orleans venues with multiple races across furlongs and miles. Notable entrants include Maater Prim, Ancient Witch, The Cura, Escutcheon, Robin Hood, Florizel, Minnie Adams, Judea Traynor, and Galmeda among others, with times ranging from about 1:02 to 3:52 for steeplechase and long sprints. Mixed notes mention a brawl in the Angelé game and postrace remarks on performances at San Francisco and Danville.

New Orleans Maater Prim Sewells Ancient Witch Frank Montevente Firalto Salngelia Mipt Berindline Pinter Cura Bluter Oregars Galmeda Nonte Luctife Reco Rip Boyle New Amsterdam Ohio King Furlonge Robin Hood Morris Tiehl Judea Traynor Bevsenth Cardens Smith Fonsoluca the Glenm Tims San Francisco Oskland Quilce Rich Robin Fromile Sidou Cerro Hanta C Herbert Tietma Classis Ed Sheridan Fountain Byronerdate Phannox Ume Kanorum Rex Mice Wateh- Danville Marlon Danville L Jean Cameron Gorgaletts Cyillamsy Bannon Bardy Dorado Doherty Rod Malden Aubuchon Josto mileoHetador Kdaniel Tom Riley Katie Crews Dr. Hollis Moriarity Hester W Besty Montezuma Kent Pochuca Portho Bsicessel Preston North Villa Bologna Mondle Mabel Bantam Eyelyn Grimm Aime

Polo Drives: Marlon to Face Indians Tuesday Night

Polo team captain Marlon leads the Foxy Five to a Tuesday home game against the Indians at the Auditorium amid tight standings. The race for top spot remains unsettled as Fort Wayne and Kokomo follow, with a weekend schedule and a disputed forfeit in Anderson-Lafayette action. Attendance was 20.

Marlon Foxy Five

Hanover Loses to Rose in Close Indy High School Game

Hanover Indiana yesterday afternoon fell to Rose Poly by 33 to 36 in a tight, exciting contest. The Poly boys led briefly and maintained a slim edge throughout, as both teams traded points in a hard fought basketball clash.

Hanover ROSE Indi Rose Poly Poly Poys

Champion Who Is Not In Demand Championship Decline

Special to Thesus reports Frankie Neil the American premier champion remains relatively idle in Ran Francusco date January 30. Since winning the title from Harry Forbes in August 19 Neil has had only three notable bouts with Hawker Hyland and Tentey and a knockout over Hyland. The piece notes his apparent lack of frequent public argument and suggests fans wonder why his services are not in demand.

Mas Mueller Empire America Pall Mueller Europa Thesus Francusco Frankie Neil Ameria Gantam Andres Hte Weema Harry Forbes Neil Ong Hawker Bin Dick Hyland Harry Tentey Strate. U

Hoosiers Defeated in Hometown High School Amble

Tuesday games in Indianapolis feature Posidon facing Fort Wayne while Marion plays Indianapolis. Anderson meets Logansport and Rokema travels to Lafayette. The YMC A class 3C tally shows a 20 to 10 victory over the Honsiera, reflecting local school sports action.

Indianapols Posidon Ft. Wayne Marion Indianapolis Anderson Loganaport Rokema Livayette C. A Honsiera

British buyers purchase large Daviess county tobacco

Special to The Sun Louisville Ky January 30 The Imperial Tobacco company of England bought the large quality wool of Daviess county tobacco sold through a Louisville tobacco warehouse company This sale totaled 3270 hogsheads and brought no less than 250000 dollars with the average price of all grades at 925 a hundredweight One hogshead holds about 1200 pounds.

Louisville Imperial Tobacco Company of England Daviess County Tobacco Louisville Tobacco Warehouse Company

Air sighting on Mount Charden observed from observatory

A reported sighting describes a clear air phenomenon at Mount Charden from an observatory 6,060 feet high. The observer notes a black moat ring one inch in diameter on a white disk seen at a distance of Y miles through a 3 inch telescope.

Peni Seamo Mount Charden

Not Under Oath Inquirer Prods for Source of Fight

In a Philadelphia Journal item the phrase Why did you get it is met with taunts as a person is pressed for the origin of a black eye. A blush crosses the addressed face and the reply asserts privacy. The exchange captures a tense social moment amid insults.

Cate Philadelphia Journal

Women at Glasgow Colleges Admit to University Courses

Women were first admitted to Seaten colleges in 182. Last year the University of Glasgow counted 2,27 students, of whom 417 were women. Medicine and arts were among the popular courses. Men and women share lodgings, with many women housed at Queen Margaret College.

Seaten Hie Unversity of Glasgow Atta Queen Margerate College

Indians Fall 7 to 2 Against Fort Wayne On Toboggan Night

Fort Wayne defeated the Cook Indians 7 to 2 as Capt Canavan and Harkins form a new rush combo that unsettled the Indian defense. Leyden stood out for Fort Wayne while Hart and Fuller struggled for the Indians, with rough play and limited scoring. Attendance was about 700 at Fort Wayne.

Fort Wayne Canavan Harkins Speedh Wayne Ind Ft. Wayne Indiguy Capt Rush Jason Leyden Layden Higeiging and Hart Huggina Harkina Daydom Millers Csesees Carrie Hart McGrath Loymon Leydan Jiarkina Mare Indianapolis Fu. Wayne Ruajes Hgxina Harkine Foul —McGrath Siops—Harper Sniten Hadgey

Gans Demands 133-Pound Path to Nelson Fight

In Boston on January 26, Joe Gans pressed Battling Nelson’s camp to secure a title bout. Promoter Nolan set conditions, requiring Gans to win three fights at 133 pounds and prove drawing power. Gans claimed independence from his former manager Herford and offered to raise the money himself.

The Sun Boston Flebrilk Joe Gans Baltimore Ferals Tentis Battling Wetson Mat Gans Nelson Manaers Nolen Wil Pike Gane Nolan Gang Herford Be Ix

Cap De Weese Quits as Captain of Short Ridge Team

Cuyt Murat Da Weese of the Short Ridge basketball squad resigns the captaincy and plans to retire from play after two years as field leader. Stortridge faces a key game Saturday at eight against Crawfordsvire Eligh school. Paul Schaffer likely to fill the place.

DE Weese Cuyt Murat da Weese Shortridge Stortridge Crawfordsvire Eligh School Ivzis Paul Schaffer

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