Twin Cities Host Rainy Hoosier Colonel Series Preview
Sporting page notes both Louisville and Indianapolis delay games due to rain. The Hoosiers and Colonels head to Minneapolis for a crucial set with top teams, as Wattie and Te beau command strong support. Prediction hints Indiana in first place if travel holds.
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Hoosiers Rally Slightly In Front Of Opponents
With the odds slightly in favor of the Hoosiers, the contest remains tight as late actions determine advantage. Key players and teams are cited, with outcomes hinging on strategic plays and momentum shifts throughout the matchup.
City and Interurban Officials Reach Freight Agreement
City officials and interurban executives held a closed session to resolve freight terms, agreeing that cars may carry first to fourth class freight with railroad-like rates and a minimum 75 percent of existing railroad charges. The meeting also touched on eliminating the car tax, with mayoral support for a tax halt after a grace period. Merchants group pressed for interurban entry with tax abolition, while Crosstown line plans push north of Sixteenth Street despite resident opposition.
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George McCulloch
Union Traction Company
Boxing retirements and baseball scores noted in New York
New York reported that boxer George Dixon plans to retire within six months while in England seeking matches with featherweights. He will likely settle in Cleveland as a boxing instructor after returning, expected in late September. Baseball results from multiple leagues include Kansas City over Columbus and Chicago over Boston, with several other NL and minor league scores.
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Gambling Tables Hidden Behind Panel at Beisers Saloon
Police halted a Sunday school class at Beiser's Saloon on Wednesday afternoon led by Dave Hughes and Frank Bruno. Seven members were arrested, a poker table was found behind a false panel, and 443 poker chips plus nine decks of cards were uncovered. Cases against the detainees were continued to August 7 in police court.
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Vincennes fans thrill over Ryan knockout win
Athletic notes from Vincennes report Jack Ryan of Indianapolis stopping Jack Smith of New Orleans in the fourth round of a ten round bout amid cheering crowds. The piece also mentions racing results, including Dan R's 2:09 pace at Columbus and other track highlights. Also notes John L. Sullivan moving near Stratford and plans for a monologue.
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Fight on shanty boat leaves women seriously hurt
Pilot Chas. Warner reports a family quarrel on a Crown City bound shanty boat near Crown City Wednesday evening. The husband fled while the wife and two daughters were axed with gaping wounds reported on the head. The river drift may have spread the outcome.
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Hal W Reed Sporting Editor Dies in Chicago
Hal W Reed 32 sporting editor of the Indianapolis News died Wednesday at his father's home in Chicago of a lung condition. His body will probably be brought to Indianapolis for burial.
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Collision Kills Brakeman on Union Traction Line
Arthur Bales a Big Four brakeman from Brightwood was killed instantly in a collision between a passenger traction car and freight cars near York town Indiana. Several others were injured including Mrs Bales and riders from Indianapolis Muncie and Anderson. The crash occurred at a switch as a motor car struck the last car, wrecking adjacent cars. Bales body was taken home for burial in Winchester after funeral services.
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Convict Tracy Rumor Strikes Ravenna Maine Montana Link
In Ravenna Nebraska residents buzz as rumors spread that Tracy the escaped Oregon convict is moving east from Montana. A stranger wounded, bearing two pistols, sought medical aid at Dr W H Hale's home claiming two weeks of injuries.
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Chicago Regulates Gas Price 75 Cents Per 1 000 Cubic Feet
Chicago authorities win a court ruling upholding a city ordinance setting a 75 cent per 1 000 cubic feet gas rate. The US circuit court dismissed the gas company suit and allowed an appeal to the Supreme Court with a $600 000 bond. outcome could cut gas company receipts and save consumers about 25 percent.
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Amusements at Fairview Park and nearby venues
A European singer with a powerful bass voice joins Fairbank next week along with Ola Hayden. Reginald Roberts and Miss Demerest perform new songs this week. On Thursday night Roberts will sing The Last Chord with full band, and Demerest will sing Habanera from Carmen. Additional vaudeville at Avon Downtown, Spring Lake Park, and Fairbank venues this afternoon and night.
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August Weather Signals Past Indiana Records
Weather bureau data for 31 years shows mean August temp of 74 degrees in Indianapolis. The warmest August 1900 at 79 degrees, coldest 1885 at 70. Highest 101 on Aug 12 1881, lowest 46 on Aug 23 1890. Rainfall average 3.28 inches, max 6.79 in 1896, min .42 in 1897. 24 hour record 2.86 in on Aug 1 1875. Clear days 12, partly cloudy 13, cloudy 6. Winds mainly southwest, max 52 mph NW on Aug 12 1900.
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Indianapolis Weather Bureau
Greenfield man released on bail in counterfeit nickel case
George W. Tracy of Greenfield was arrested by the United States marshal and jailed in Marion county on a charge of manufacturing counterfeit nickels to play slot machines. He was released on bail Thursday morning after possessing 197 nickels and showing intent to use them only for the machines. Bail was provided by Greenfield friends.
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Greenfield
United States
Marion County
Tracy
Warming of Indiana Democratic Club Rooms At Night
The Indiana democratic club warmed its new quarters on Wednesday night with ample attendance and enjoyment. The twelve rooms are furnished in golden oak and Brunsela carpet. Four bowling alleys will be installed at the rear. No portraits of democratic leaders will hang on the walls and none will be permitted. The club prohibits political office candidates from holding club positions.
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Indiana Democratic Club
Cardinal Gotti Plans Propaganda Meeting for US Affairs
Rome July 31 Cardinal Gotti newly appointed prefect of the propaganda intends to call a propaganda of American prelates to assist in settling affairs regarding the United States.
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