Deadlock Ends with Threats as Delaware Legislature Fails
In Dover on March 9 the Delaware legislature adjourned without electing a senator amid a bitter clash between factions. Regular Republicans and Democrats dissolved the joint convention. Attacks and taunts target Chandler and Ellison as threats and epithets erupt among deputies and onlookers during the heated end of session.
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Hickey Eyes Western League Expansion for Indianapolis
Western league president Hickey traveled from Indianapolis to Louisville to inspect the park and discuss a possible berth. Watkins would visit Louisville Monday to finalize terms, with St Joseph reports noting Indianapolis and Louisville favored for Western league inclusion. If Indianapolis misses, the Interstate league meeting could prompt a circuit change.
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Washington Ball Park
Imonday
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St. Joseph
Hold on Col Johnny He Denies Brush Death Claim
Col John S Rogers rejects John T Brush’s charge that he caused the American association’s death. He accuses Brush of lying and cowardice and blames financing failures and withdrawals by Arthur Irwin for the collapse. He calls Brush a scheming conspirator and a political whisperer.
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John S. Rogers
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John T. Brush
Association
Marion Bowlers Carry Off the Prize in League Finish
The Indianapolis bowling league season closed Friday night with the Marion team finishing atop the standings. They defeated Lenox for six games to secure the title, finishing with a clear margin and strong pins. Other team tallies in the second division are listed as Turners Crescents and several scores across the board.
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Lenox Fellows
Ten Pin Tale Ends With Close Team Scores
Bryson Carter and Quill bowled a few games as Knox posted 173 and 160. Bogardus led with 237 and 207, Ko-We-Bas swept five of six games by a narrow margin, 796 to 795. Washingtons and Turners-Pastimes posted tight results, North sides also strong. many high scores. All teams regret the season's end.
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McGovern Bets $1000 On Horse At Churchill Downs
Louisville March 9 Terry McGovern arrived at Churchill Downs and after watching workouts he picked a colt he liked. He paid $1000 in cash and ordered the horse shipped to his Washington stable after the breezeway workout.
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McGovern
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Bowling title match halves to conclude in Indianapolis
The seven games completed here set up seven more to finish the championship with Owen McCarty. The final phase will be held in Indianapolis soon.
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Hard 15 Rounds Battle Ends in Draw Between Grim and Matthews
In Dayton Ohio on March 9 Kid Grim and Jack Matthews two colored fighters battled 15 hard rounds to a draw. Grim previously defeated Matthews in eight rounds a month earlier.
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Policeman Dream Names Chicago Murderer James Conway
Chicago reports a policeman's dream identifies James Conway as the killer of Patrick Kennedy on January 31. Sergt Michael Madden viewed a rogues gallery photo matching the dreamt face and Kennedy's dying memories. Witnesses confirmed the likeness as the murderer.
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Cleveland Wrestler Defeats Halil at West-end Coliseum
Tom Jenkins 191 pounds from Cleveland defeated Halil the Terrible Turk at the West-end coliseum on Friday night in catch-as-catch-can style. Jenkins threw his opponent twice in about sixteen minutes, despite Halil weighing 240 pounds.
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FIGHTERS LINEUP AND PRIZEFIGHTING FALLOUT IN 1900S ROUNDUP
In Chicago Reformers failed to convict Bob Fitzsimmons and sparring partner for fighting. Marvin Hart and Tommy West set for Louisville on April 29. California governors faces pressure over anti fighting law. McGovern and Dave Sullivan to clash in San Francisco on April 30. Bob Fitzsimmons to perform in Park drama next week. Gasper Leon and Morris Rausch drew after 20 rounds in Hot Springs. Minnesota moves to legalize prize fighting. Galveston grand jury declines to indict Joe Choynski and Johnson then arrests on new affidavits. Habeas corpus hearing set for 2 p m Saturday as Kid Parker and Dave Barry fight ends in a ten round draw in Denver.
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Wrestler Tom Jenkins Defeats St Louis Terrible Turk
Ed Tinker former champion wing shot is dead in Providence. W H Laird wealthy western turfman dead in New Orleans.
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W. H. Laird
New Orleans
Woman's charges push grand jury on Whitcomb case
The grand jury probes T. C. Whitcomb former Eureka building and loan secretary after his arrest in Squire Stout's court. Mrs. Lutz Caldwell Jr. testifies she borrowed 400 dollars, repaid most, lost all when the association failed, accusing Whitcomb of embezzlement. He is noted in insurance circles.
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McPhee Confronts Brush in Cincinnati Visit as Silence Follows
Manager McPhee of a Cincinnati club arrived Friday to see John Brush, but Brush refused to speak. Ely and Tannehill reportedly re-signed with Pittsburg. President Hartis is optimistic about Chicago's prospects and Wabash College ball outlook appears bright. MT H S practice began Saturday but rain delayed it. Cross country running touted as boosting all athletics. President Hickey criticizes the Protective association in St Louis.
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The Big Store and Dental College Ad Briefs
An assortment of local notices: Indiana Dental College advertises patient hours from 8 a m to 5 p m for dental work. The Big Store promises to be the town’s talk. Pennsylvania Lines offers a low Chicago round trip fare of 3.75 with return by March 18. For details, contact the city ticket agent at 48 W Washington St Union Station or W W Richardson D P AL.
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Beating of convict ends in death in Virginia
In Richmond Virginia March 9 a coroner jury ruled Robert Hart a young white convict beaten to death by a guard at a camp. Hart was whipped with a rawhide by guard Pink Fulton and the postmortem linked the wounds to death. A warrant was sworn for the guard but he remains at large.
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Hogriever Declares Free After Association Collapse
Milwaukee March 9 Geo Hogriever former Indianapolis right fielder announces he is free to sign with Baltimore after the American association collapsed. He was under contract with Indianapolis when the association failed.
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W B C Funds Scrutinized At State Convention
Reported misallocation of the Women relief corps Soldiers Orphans fund questions its use for current expenses. Treasurer's 1900 balance shows $188.19 missing per receipts and expenditures. Hurty laboratory bill dies quietly. Erdlits asks Speaker Artman to uphold promises.
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