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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1899
Page
7
The report notes a slight uptick after a tough road stretch. Allen praises the box work by Sanders Kellum and Foreman with Scott also strong on the mound. Coaches expect better results as the team regroups and aims for more victories.
Kahoe will miss several games after a split hand injury. Allen notes scorers in other cities err where hits would be. The team has 10 wins in 19 road games as Stahl of Boston collected six safeties in his at bats Wednesday. Boston beat Cleveland after leading by seven. Brooklyn and Boston top the standings as the season grinds on. Interstate league results include Wheeling 8 Mansfield 5 and Youngstown 10 New Castle 5.
New York June 1 Fitzsimmons will train mostly indoors while Jeffries expects victory. A bystander incident during a Wednesday run led Fitzsimmons to suspect a plot to lure him into a fight. He plans evening runs henceforth and says Tom is ready to fight at a moment's notice.
London correspondents in Paris papers claim Ted Sloane would have won the derby at Epsom on Wednesday if his mount Holocauste had not fallen. They blame the accident on an orange peel on the track said to be in unclean condition.
In the royal stakes for 1000 sovereigns at Epsom, Sloane’s Wyvern finished first on Thursday. The prominent event drew strong fields and showcased equine prowess and racing pedigree.
Tod Sloane rode Holocauste in the London derby Tuesday when the horse broke a leg under him and died after dismounting. Sloane recalled trying to bail out as the animal fell, calling it the gamest race he ever ran while the horse jammed the stump on landing.
A committee at the Commercial club in Indianapolis discussed inviting the International Christian Endeavor Society to meet in 1901. The club would contribute 5000 of the required 15000 and ministers supported the plan, arguing it could attract 25000 attendees who would spend on meals and drinks. Partners noted businessmen already contributed twice before without guaranteed returns, and the invitation hinges on churches raising the remaining 10000.
A market list outlines sheer Batiste Lawns and Swiss Lawns with multiple colorings and qualities. It notes Jaconet Lawns, Piques and Madras fabrics, plus imported whites and linen finishes with prices from 6c to 40c, highlighting new color schemes and fabric types.
Among the candidates for the new Indiana diocese bishopric is Rev. Joseph M. Francis rector of St. Paul’s Evansville. Francis, born in Philadelphia, educated at Episcopal Academy, has national clergy prominence and a résumé including Racine Wisconsin and Tokyo Japan. Also named are John Jacob Faure Minneapolis Rev Staidey Cincinnati Rev Runyon Chicago Bishop Graves and Rev G A Carstensen of this city. The Indianapolis bank bid by Emanuel Fisher of Wahn Fisher & Co. topped expectations with 11 000 paid, as debtors remain insolvent. A 1 percent dividend brings total to 60 percent. receivership ends afterCollections.
Dispatch from Chicago reports the remains of John M Finch have arrived and will be sent to Indianapolis then Franklin for burial. Undertaker Ixregelo to take charge and remove the body at once, accompanied by family and friends.
Council committee favors allowing H Adams a side-track from the Belt to a proposed warehouse on his land in the northeastern city. John Skrieger, near Castletown, loses a big package as a street car collides with his wagon. injuries not serious. Congregational club revises dues, dropping $3 annual fee and charging 2 cents per dinner guest. union with church to be named Congregational club and church union. Also concludes a proverb and a drug ad text appears in the column.
At a Wednesday cabinet meeting the Central union proposed the city pay 1903.02 due by end of June to receive six months of free service through Dec 31 1899. The New company offered 1191 for the same number of phones. Board of Safety opposed accepting the Central union deal. Central cites a 1500 bill from 1898. No decision was made.
Advertises upright pianos available with ten dollar down and three dollars per month. Location listed as 128 130 North Pennsylvania Street under Wulschner's.
Prospective travelers to the Annual Meeting of the National Educational Association in Los Angeles July 11 to 14, 1899 urged to obtain a free booklet from the Chicago and North Western Railway. The pamphlet covers routes train times rates and other essential information with 2 cents postage to A. H. Waggener 6 Jackson Place Indianapolis Ind.
H. L. Shute advertised coating services for brick structures offering imitation rock faced stone. Located at 34 Talbot Block.
Classical school commencement was held at the Propylaeum with President Burris A. Jenkins of the University of Indianapolis delivering the address. Graduates include Earla Bowers, Mary Sherfey, Bertha Enis, Martha Landers, Mary Tuley, Ethel Failey, Louise Nixon, Bertha Cohn, Iane Hayward, Estelle Rauh, with Bertha Raymond Ellis winning the founders prize for best work. Mrs John C Dean hosted alumnae breakfast Thursday.
The Chicago and North Western Railway offers summer resort destinations including Waukesha Madison Devils Lake Green Lake Gogebic Lake Fox Lake Lake Geneva St Paul Minneapolis Lake Minnetonka White Bear Duluth Ashland Marquette. Free copy of Hints to Tourists available on request from Ww. B. Kniskern and A. H. Waggener.
The Sisters of Providence of St Joseph's industrial school extend sincere thanks to clergy and laity whose work and cooperation aided a plenary benefit.
Grand Hotel Cafe advertises best meals in the city and urges diners to try them. The notice also mentions Merchants' Lunch for 25 cents and other services including Union Station restaurant, collars and cuffs cleaning, Progress Laundry, and Chas Whitsett Undertaker at 331 Meridian Street with phone 564.
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