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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1899
Page
8
Fragmented OCR style item lists several names and locations including Brooklyn New York Cleveland Louisville Washington and Mercer. Contents mention batteries and players or personnel such as Doheny Dowling Powers Butler Warmer and Bates among others in a terse catalog style. No coherent event or outcome is stated.
Kellum held Columbus to limited scoring as Indianapolis edged Columbus 6 to 5. Jones struggled with control, while McFarland and Hickey delivered decisive hits. The win shores up Indianapolis in the standings with a strong pitching and infield showing.
Dan Creedon, middleweight, loses to Joe Walcott in New York after a hard 20 rounds with Creedon taking heavy punishment. Eliott falls to Crosby in Batavia in a shoot scoring 128 to 124.
Weather expert Hirschler predicts a cyclone will pass through Hamilton County between Sunday afternoon and Tuesday night due to a low barometer from the mountains and disturbances from trade winds. W. W. Marsh also forecasts cyclonic winds around Cincinnati between June 27 and 30.
Whitsett undertaker notes show Meridian address and phone number 56. A brief business listing reflects local funeral services with a contact line.
A county horse races event notes extreme heat with drivers pushing for top times. Midget, ridden by W H Messenger, edges ahead in the 3:00 class while Robert L. and Blair’s entries claim several heats. Lottie the “ringer” stirs controversy before Blair wins the 2:30 class. multiple heats detail times and placements.
Major Taylor, known as The Colored Wonder, arrived late due to a rescheduled local meet. He had misread the new June 21 and 22 dates, missing several hundred dollars in potential earnings and facing possible suspension or fine. Taylor will ride in National circuit races. Inee Mott and Charles Porter are disqualified for attempted bribery in the half mile event. Indianapolis cycle track association plans a major July 4 meet and fireworks show.
During a severe electrical storm in Syracuse New York a wagon loaded with hay was struck by lightning. Delos Hager and his son Orlee were killed along with their dog and horses. An 11 year old son, injured and unconscious, recovered and reported the tragedy at home.
Ex Governor Stone of Missouri, in Chicago several days, has returned to St Louis. He joined the St Louis conference to review newspaper field plans and concluded the silver organ project in Chicago is not feasible. Big export report shows five million dollars in gold sent to Europe, totaling exports to 13,500,008 dollars.
A promotion invites readers to save 200 Quaker coupons to receive a framed picture valued at $2.00. The offer promises a handsome keepsake for the stated price, emphasizing the framed image as worth every cent.
Investments require experience and judgment. The Indiana Trust Company presents its varied investment service and expertise. It invites consultations in person or by mail and offers management of estates and guardianship matters for widows and minors, or acts as agent where desired.
Mme Louis Mauriel, trainer for Car touche and Rapier, sustaining a badly bitten arm after Cartouche the jaguar attacked during Friday night’s performance. The animal immediately attacked following a blank cartridge discharge, causing audience panic. Dr H R Alien Jr treated Mauriel, with old wounds reopening from the attack. Cartouche, a mature jaguar, has a history of unmilked aggression and previous injuries.
Peru Indiana reports the Wa bash railroad employes hospital was hit by lightning Saturday morning. The cupola burned and losses reach 232 000 dollars. Inmates were not disturbed. Two firemen were injured.
San Francisco June 24 Whisky in the Yukon territory now sells for 32 a gallon. In mid winter it could be bought for 10 and by summer’s end is expected to fetch 50 a gallon. The North American Transportation Company controls the whisky market.
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