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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1902
Page
8
Indiana fans witness a dramatic finish as the Hoosiers overturn an eight inning deficit to beat Minneapolis 3 to 2 in the ninth. Mayor Bookwalter and Attorney-general Taylor attend, adding to a memorable pennant race conclusion.
In a tense game Indianapolis tops Minneapolis 4 to 3 as Kihm delivers key hits and drives in runs while Heydon struggles at the plate. Sutthoff and Sporer duel on the mound with late drama as Hoggever and Babb provide standout moments for the hosts.
In American Association action Columbus beat Milwaukee 17 to 4 and Louisville defeated St Paul 8 to 6. Kansas City topped Toledo 3 to 1. American League Chicago crushed Detroit 8 to 0. National League Pittsburgh 7 beat Chicago 2, Brooklyn 8 defeated New York 1, Boston 5 over Philadelphia 1. Three I League results include Rock Island 8 over Evansville 4, Bloomington 2 over Rockford 1, Cedar Rapids 5 over Terre Haute 2.
Neighborhood youngsters formed the Bright Stars baseball squad with Walter Hert as catcher and Clarence Childers on the mound. The team beat a local picked eleven 5 to 3 on Twenty-fourth Street grounds, and organizers invite teams under 15 to call phone 1839 for games.
Poughkeepsie on June 23 reports strong odds Cornell may go to Henley next year after Italicunos victory boosts support. Coach Courtney calls the crew best ever trained and aims to send the squad abroad. John P Frenzel elected president of the eight oared team. next season’s captain returns to Indianapolis soon.
Mount Vernon Indiana June 24 Geo W Rowe farmer five miles west threshing wheat when engine safety valve failed to register steam pressure the traction engine exploded Tom Rowe engineer and Shomer Rowe four year old child were instantly killed George Rowe owner and Jack Thomas laborer fatally injured two others seriously injured George Rowe died later
Pittsburg plate glass company announces wage increases from 5 to 10 percent across nine Kokomo area factories. Premiums awarded to skilled workers for best results and least breakage, effective June 24 with notices posted.
In Hazelton Indiana three brothers Ben Joseph and Chas Hardy were found unresponsive in their Knox county cabin. They had used dynamite to tap a dry well for water and drank contaminated water causing all three to die before doctors could arrive.
Central labor union officials roasted Mayor Bookwalter for using city firefighters to paint and repair fire houses. Builders and painters unions condemned the policy while campaigners warned they would reconsider support if he sought renomination. The union endorsed listing houses painted by nonunion labor after May 1 1908.
London June 24 The degree of D C L has been conferred on Joseph H Choate the American ambassador by Oxford University.
Advertises Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as a reliable, quick-acting medicine for cholera morbus with a testimonial from W E Bosworth of LaFayette Alabama stating it relieved a serious attack in 15 minutes. Sold by all druggists.
An unidentified man about 335 years old died of heart disease Monday night in Eden Hancock county. He rode a bicycle into Eden exhausted, wearing a bicycle suit a bicycle cap and a red striped shirt. His grip contained knives and sharpeners. The bicycle tag No 3970 is linked to W Hancky 3218S Arsenal but the man’s name is not listed in the city directory.
Mrs Sarah Huddleston aged 76 was found dead in her bed in Dublin Indiana on Tuesday morning by her sick daughter who had been unaware of her mother’s condition. The daughter dragged herself from bed and discovered the body.
Indiana ministers struggle to find homes for Epworth League delegates in Indianapolis for a July convention. A house-to-house canvass may follow if responses don’t improve. Rev. G. S. Henninger criticizes ministers for lack of interest. A singing evangelist is hired at five dollars per day, George Eckert leads music, and Tomlinson Hall may host Evangelist Munhall.
Two lots on South Street near Fletcher Place Church sold to Judith C Bryan by Michael O Connor executor of L Stersdorfer estate for 6000 dollars Part of the property transferred to Warren C Gallahue
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