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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1902
Page
8
A London correspondent reports King Alfonso of Spain is physically and mentally weak. The projected foreign tour has been abandoned and a regency seems likely to be extended, with some observers doubting Alfonso will ever reign.
Charles Savage a colored man accused of a $11000 diamond robbery in Portland Ore last November arrived in Chicago Sunday night from Montreal. He was chained to his wife and guarded by five detectives and a sheriff and will be taken on to Portland for trial. Savage is described as desperate and closely watched during the journey.
Indianapolis manager Watkins plans repairs at Washington Park spending about 300 dollars. Missing grandstand chairs will be replaced and grounds improved. Players report April 4 with several colleges likely to schedule practice games. Management seeks fan support and a paying season to keep Indianapolis in the American Association. Charlies Ruschaupt may travel to Louisville for talks with manager Tebeau about park location.
A report from Indianapolis outlines early baseball activity with a practice game against DePauw on April 1 and another against Peoria on April 21. Wille Hart, ex Cleveland pitcher, will serve as pitcher and manager, while Wat kin's club shows a healthy group in spring training.
Chicago lightweight Duffy, a veteran who has faced top challengers, will return to the ring Monday night in Chicago. Opponent details are unclear in the fragment but the bout marks another local appearance for the veteran fighter.
Gus Gardner and Frank Erne will fight a six round decision under a Windy City club. Gardner, after beating McFadden, has drawn offers from the west but declines. Kid McCoy left London for Paris and plans to settle in the city, aiming to teach the French to prefer fists to swords.
Memphis horse racing notes report the Bush cup handicap set for next Wednesday at two miles and a quarter with 4 entries. The first horse contingent arrived Sunday, trainers pushing work through Sunday. Indianapolis hosts a four day running and harness meet starting July 1 on a new half mile track at the fair grounds. Elwood fair speed programs promise strong purses as management aims to attract top performers for Aug 19 to 22 events including Y M C A athletic car plans.
A carnival to be held in Tomlinson hall on March 21 is shaping up as a big event. Local schools are submitting large numbers of entries while college entries are slower. Physical director West will arrange spectacular events for the meet.
Entries from Portland Monon Hammond Fort Wayne Greencastle Logansport and other cities are arriving quickly for the state bowling tournament. The date has been settled and the event will be held on April 2.
Mrs Fiske headlines the Park starting Monday for three nights with The Unwelcome Mrs Hatch and Miranda on the two Wednesday performances. A one act Chelsea piece shows charm and pathos with a London street girl and an artist. The Grand features Helene Mora and Kipatrick’s cycle dazzle, plus six other acts. Empire presents the Brigadier burlesquers all week in a new company.
A brief note discusses Marian Hatch within a longer play and highlights Mrs. Fiske’s versatile talent and sharp performance conveyed through the pairing.
E G Whitney of Rockyford Colorado writes the Nebraska Board of Public Lands and Buildings offering to produce a rainfall of one inch across the state for $1,000 claiming 14 years of experience in precipitating rain.
George Cooper of 526 Bates Sr faces a self inflicted attempt with morphine Sunday. Dr. Jacobs at City Dispensary labored two hours to counteract the effects. Cooper previously lost a baby in a scalding incident, is separated from his wife and unemployed. Rev. John J. Vollmar of LaPorte has accepted a Lutheran church call in Pontiac, Michigan.
A promotional note suggests Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets cleanse the stomach and improve appetite. The sugar coated pills are described as easy to take and fragrant in effect, promising a return to health. Sold by all druggists.
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