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Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 01, 1900

Page

8

Message from Cen Otis and Lt Waugh suicide report

A dispatch from Cen Otis and Lt John R Waugh of the Thirty third regiment states a suicide occurred on February 27 while the officer was temporarily insane. The account mentions a drowning incident involving Micther and Babe and notes Mrs Mann Poole and a baby near Adeeive.

Wew York Cen Otis Ednesday John R. Waugh Thirtyth Regiment Nerness Micther Babe RT. Worth Tex Willie Bell Adeeive Tavednes

Free Trial Offered for Painful Rupture Cure

Dr W W Rice presents a free trial of a new method claimed to heal rupture without pain or surgery. Charles Lange of Morig-a, 72, reportedly had long standing rupture then improved after short use. Rice advertises at 438 WN Main St and invites all sufferers to try the treatment today.

Ww. ‘S. Rice W.S. Rice WN. Main St Chas, Langer Charles Lange Morig Madras

Bowling League Scores And Thursday Night Matches

The Blue labels narrowly countered the Standards on Oneida alleys to save the series while Meridian and Columbias traded wins on Turner alleys. Calumet misread the Stars for the All-stars, losing the first game before taking the last two as Feb 21 scores were tallied. Thursday night features Indianapolis Bowling League matchups including U S vs City and Prospect vs Pastime.

Oneida Meridians Turner Columbias Calumets Stars Indianapolis Bowling League I. B. Co Volunteers Washington Marion Pastime Leyta Lyra North Side Scesecee Marion Washington Crescents German House Capital City Ind. Turner Independent League U. S City Ccceeeessesanecess Turner Prospect

Graff's Virginia Ave team tops Stone Palace in three straight

Lee Graff's Virginia-avenue team defeated Stone Palace on the Stone Palace alleys Wednesday night. The winners rolled three straight games with final scores 1673 1428 948. Stone Palace tallies were 1418 1312 936.

Stone Palaces Lee Graff Virginia-ave Stone Palace Graff

Roberson and Barry Prepare for Indianapolis Bout

Kid Roberson finally lands a match with Dave Barry of Chicago. The ten round bout, likely March 12 in Indianapolis, will be at catch weights with Barry around 145 pounds and Roberson at his usual 125. Roberson has struggled to find opponents in his class and has often conced ed weight in prior Indianapolis bouts. Barry is a skilled welterweight and the Kid should have a fair chance to prove himself.

Roberson Dave Barry Chicago Indianapolis Barry

John Grim Ready to Sign with Minneapolis Manager Wilmot

John Grim the catcher released by Brooklyn last season and wintering in Indianapolis is prepared to sign the contract offered by Manager Wil mot of Minneapolis. His arm has recovered and he is confident he can play as well as ever. He proved a valuable man with Brooklyn and would likely still be there if not for his arm injury.

John Grim Brooklyn Indianapolis Wilmot Minneapolis

Rough Riders pick Selma as spring training site

Manager Loftustas announced Selma Alabama as the spring training base for the Rough Riders. The team will depart in about two weeks. Buck Stelzer knocked out Al Belevue in the sixth round before the Senate Athletic Club in Springfield Ohio Wednesday night. Schaeffer of the University of Pennsylvania won the amateur swimming championship in Boston Wednesday night, swimming 100 yards in 1:06 2-5 with four turns, surpassing the existing record in still water.

Loftustas Selma Ala Rough Riders Buck’’Stelzer al Belevue Senate Athletic Club Springfield Schaeffer University of Pennsylvania Boston

Boxers and wrestling plans Drag On Over Forfeit and Matches

The article reports on a $1,000 forfeit for a bout with Sharkey and open offers to Fitzsimmons, with talk of a possible match between Fitzsimmons and Sharkey. Joe Walcott accuses Choynski of poor condition and proclaims a world title fight challenge. Corbett arranges to trial Kara Osman, potential entry into Corbett camp. McGraw to manage Baltimore, Robinson to captain. Fitzsimmons backs a $5,000 dog claim and may post more for a Sharkey wager.

Joe Walcott Choynski Nesto O'Rourke Baltimore Robinson Bob Fitzsimmons Sharkey Mr. Sharkey

Trustee Makepeace Seeks Aid for Po or Township Sufferers

Trustees report shows 125 cases assisted but county right to fund relief is contested. County auditor has declined warrants, halting aid. Trustees urge early settlement as county commissioners bring a friendly suit seeking to compel honoring warrants in superior court.

Makepeace

Ex preacher Kropp to face sanity hearing Friday

William H Kropp former Lutheran minister living at 1103 Unionst is to be examined by a sanity commission Friday morning. Detectives Gerber and Fort arrested him late Wednesday afternoon after he warned he would kill his wife if pursued. He is quiet in police custody and reportedly has more than $200. Insanity is said to stem from jealousy.

William H. Kropp Gerber Fort Kropp Lutheran Church

Reward Offered for Dill Case in Kentucky

FRANKFORT Ky March 1 The house posted a reward of 100000 dollars for the case details and pursuit of the suspect. The wording is fragmentary but indicates a government reward related to a Dill incident in Kentucky.

Frankfort

Faris Withdraws From renomination bid

Congressman Faris formally withdraws from renomination in Terre Haute with the aim of strengthening his party. James S Barcus plans to speak after Faris' move and Samuel R Hamill declines another candidacy. County Republicans announce a major April 4 event with several prominent speakers to rally support. Franklin township backs Judge W A Johnson as delegate from district 7.

Faris Terre Haute Express Jamess. Barcus Samuel R. Hamill Howard Maxwell Parke County Henry Daniels Rockville Franklin Township Johnson County W. A. Johnson Franklin

Stone masons mired by weather delay new wage scale

The stone masons push for a flat 45 cent wage, while weather halted work. Union leader John McGregor says the flat scale will be pressed, with no clear plan from employers yet. Treasurer George A Madison notes 40 and 45 cent pay rates persisted in February.

John McGregor George A. Madison

Body found in Indiana medical college building mystery man

A frozen man was found by a Big Four engine crew on Sunday and remains unidentified at the Indiana Medical College building. A woman who believed he might be her brother reported Wednesday that students laughed when she asked for the body to be covered. Janitor Bomer says it was covered as soon as she requested, and the only student in the dorm entered.

Indiana Medical College Bomer

Four Sudden Deaths In Pittsburgh Area

Pittsburg on March 1 reports four sudden deaths. Morris Spidle and Myrtle Thompson were found dead in bed after morphine use in a personal crisis. Frances C. Kerwin nearly died from gas inhalation in another room. Peter Engle, a slate roofer, died after a fall from a roof. An unknown man near Howard station was killed by a train. A card suggests the body is a pet of Ralph Elliott of East Palestine, Ohio.

Pittsburg Morris Spidle Myrtle Thompson Frances C. Kerwin Peter Engle Howard Station Ralph Elliott East Palestine

Crushed arm reported at local yard incident

Amos Tomlinson of 138 N Antonie 1 suffered a crushed arm at 11 a m while at work in Patera 2 Dao Bale lard's stone yard at Th. The incident occurred during a workday and details remain limited.

Amos Tomlinson Antonie#1 Patera Dao Balelard

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