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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1902
Page
8
In a 6 to 3 tilt on Wednesday Columbus struggled to stay within reach of the Hoosiers. Wheeler Brooklyn shortstop, filling Nattress’s spot after he left his contract, drew blame for a fifth inning error that helped Indiana score. Coulter’s risky baserunning and a balked throw at first allowed three Indians to score.
An old hair product claim states Wells Hair Balsam is not a dye but gradually returns gray hair to original black or brown. It promises a non sticky finish and costs 1.00, with dosage details implied.
In a 1:40 game, Indianapolis edged Columbus as Kellum allowed four runs while Thomas yielded one. Heydon, Fox, Wheeler, McFarland and Grim led with key hits including a two base and three base hit. Umpire Francis oversaw attendance of 1,370.
Louisville hosts Indiana on Friday in a high stakes series between the leaders. Both teams have dominated on the road and home, each dropping one to Toledo recently. Watkins' squad is in pennant form while Louisville seeks momentum, with Friday dubbed ladies day and a big crowd anticipated.
Washington faltered in the ninth after beating Detroit as Wat kins claims the flag is near. The Reds secure Keiley and Seymour in a landmark deal with McGraw routing four Giants. Kelley rises from Cambridge to manage Baltimore, while Brush and Herrmann discuss Cincinnati. Johnson hints at a new American League club in Baltimore.
Kansas City 3 St Paul 1 Louisville 12 Toledo 6. American Leagues: Detroit 13 Washington 8 Chicago 9 Philadelphia 4 St Louis 6 Baltimore 5 Cleveland 5 Boston 2. National League: Cincinnati 7 New York 2 Brooklyn 7 Chicago 1 Pittsburg 9 Boston 1 Philadelphia 2 St Louis 0. Three League Rockford 6 Evansville 3 Decatur 7 Cedar Rants 3 Rock Island 10 Terre Haute L Davenport 4 Bloomington 2.
The Sporting Drift notes a 97 foot cut from the mile track and Crescens aiming for a two minute record. Forbes faces Billy Rotchford at the Empire on July 25. The League of American Wheelmen meet opens at Atlantic City with a Philadelphia run featuring 250 starters. Alice Russell wins the 2 17 trot at Detroit after seven heats. Great crowds attend Lafayette races. Dr Fletcher and H C Webster of Indianapolis bring multiple horses to events.
In Clayton Mississippi on July 17 William Ody, a Black man, tried to assault Miss Virginia Tucker. He overpowered her, breaking both arms and fracturing her skull. A mob captured him, tied him to a tree, poured oil over him and burned him. The act occurred after the assailant fled when a bystander arrived.
Beaumont Texas July 17 Jennings oil company well No 2 at Jennings remains on fire and may burn for days. Fire confined to the well but could worsen if the gate valve melts, risking a blowout of the full stream. Boil ers are being sent to smother flames with steam while a cable carries sand to the fire.
Duluth Minnesota July 17 1916 census director W A C Merriam says the United States population will reach 100 million by the next census. He notes including new possessions Hawaii Porto Rico and the Philippines and asserts the nation demonstrates world power.
The admiralty orders the fleet to assemble here in early August for coronation ceremonies. A full royal review may be limited by the king’s health. the Prince of Wales could review on August 11. Japan Germany and other powers may send ships if a general review occurs.
General manager Schaff and the Big Four machinists near a deal accepting a compromise on higher wages and shorter or standardized working hours. The agreement moves toward meeting the machinists halfway on the proposal.
Capt. Richmond Hobson, famed for Moro, rescued Miss Mary Cerf from drowning in the Mississippi near the Chautauqua grounds in St. Louis. The yacht party and spectators watched as Hobson and Albro Giberson swam against a strong current to bring the drenched woman aboard. After revival efforts, Cerf recovered and quipped that she would be rescued, while Hobson returned to duties aboard the yacht and later gave a lecture at the Piasa Chautauqua.
A brewing company invites orders for bottled products with a prompt home delivery service. Customers are directed to telephone 578 to reach the bottling department for timely arrangements.
Josh Anderson was hanged by a mob at 2 30 a m Thursday after being taken from the county jail with little resistance. He shot and killed his wife at her home three miles from Owensboro on the Ohio River near Rockport Indiana.
Tulsa Oklahoma July 17 A Creek Indian boy named Charles Mingo was found dead Wednesday evening impaled on the horns of a wild Texas steer. The steer had run all night and was exhausted when the boy was discovered. The animal was shot and the body removed. the boy suffered severe horn wounds from a single horn passing through the torso.
At an Anderson meeting of Union Traction stockholders the company voted to consolidate with the Indianapolis & Northern Traction Company. Of 50 000 shares, all but 143 were in favor. all but 11 shares favored the move, held by George J. Marott Dr Light and Mrs Keller of Indianapolis. Marott opposes the Northern company through interurban business. In Loganport a 15 year old Abbie Siegfried, last of six girls who mysteriously disappeared, has been apprehended and sent home.
At Acton the year opens with sermons by Rev. H. W. Kelloge of Central-ave church Indianapolis on Wednesday afternoon. Rev. H. W. Baldridge of Madison delivers a stereopticon talk on Views in the Life of Christ at night. Rev. D. Lee Altman of Cincinnati preaches Thursday morning while Rev. J. H. Doddridge addresses The church of the twentieth century Thursday afternoon. Jr. and Mrs. Frame begin evangelistic services Thursday night.
The Comptroller of the Currency issued a call for a statement of the condition of national banks at the close of business on July 16.
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