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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1901
Page
8
Wayman C McCreery, known amateur Dillard expert and local business, musical, and club figure, lies in critical condition after paralysis and ptomaine poisoning from cantaloupe. Also in town is fighter Kia McCoy who plans to escort his parents to his Saratoga farm and credits hard work and decent habits.
Odd lots Madras ginghams 32 inches wide 10¢. Linen napkins 12x12 inches 45¢ per lot of 12. Table Damask 64 inches bleached 24 to 3 yards. Sheets bleached and unbleached 244x244 hemmed. Kirk's castile soap 2-ounce cakes. Japanese folding fans finely decorated. Pillow cases 42x36 from New York Mills Utica Pequot worth up to 18¢ sold at 10¢.
Sale on china and glassware lists 100 piece dinner sets reduced to 8.28 with royal blue and green decorations. Water sets at 0.98, salts and peppers at 0.06, nickel plated tops at 0.12, cups at 0.08, ice tea glasses at 0.03, flower vases and colored glass also discounted. English porcelain highlighted.
Readable items include blue polka dot dresses with double flounce and white trim, percale and lawn dresses with waists and flounce skirts, and French corset covers. Also listed are boys straw hats and sailor wash suits with discounted prices for Friday purchases.
McCoy confirms affairs under Tom O Rourke and a fall match may pit him against Fitzsimmons. He hints at changes to New York anti boxing law by next legislature. The piece also credits Ward and Davis with boosting American tennis, while the Doherty brothers struggle against them in English championships.
A racing week roundup notes Endurance by Right with John Schorr's filly retiring after the Chicago win. Other items mention Jeffries seeking a big fight in San Francisco, Stilson’s 25 mile Providence win, the Monroe-Bezenah race at Muncie, and Coney’s 2 02 heat as Detroit’s fastest heat. Also listed are riders, trainers, and upcoming meets in Montpelier and Utica with shooting contests and a Toledo sloop Victory Cup result.
Major Taylor maintains illness prevents racing while the NAC insists he pay fines. Reports say organizers seek to remove him from the track as he endures persecution, bearing it bravely and keeping his standing.
John A Kennedy sails from Yale to study English rowing methods after a quarter century gap since Bob Cook’s trip. Lachance of Cleveland plans to quit the sport amid fan criticism. Ed Hickey may coach him. James Galligan, 33, died in New York by razor. Western Association’s future praised by President Meyer. Brooklyn signs Wee Willie Prout, while Catterson scouts in Cincinnati for Indianapolis talent. Buffalo’s error pace cited as record bust by Courier. Driving Club matinee set Friday at 3:00 with Frank N and D Noel featured.
In a low turnout ward 15 special election on Thursday John Wolfsiffer a saloon keeper and Democrat won the vacancy. The race had no Republican candidate for the by election though Charles Sengstock is set to run in the regular election. He may seek councilman at large later.
In Washington on July 18 the report states the United States may be called to pay indemnity for the death by lynching of Italians. The piece sets a legal and diplomatic frame for potential compensation and government response.
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