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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1902
Page
10
Nearly all lovers of the sport attended the event in Indianapolis. Contests were applauded enthusiastically and the meet was voted a great success by those present.
Fred Gilbert of Spirit Lake Iowa won the live bird tournament, the finale of the Limited gun club shoot, with a 26 straight birds score. E Hicks tied at the 25th but missed the next shot, granting Gilbert first prize. second money was shared by Head Rhodes and Fox, and others split remaining winnings. Shooters then left for Kansas City. Indianapolis participants named Tripp Lilly Beck Cooper Comstock Marott.
Al Neill knocked out Reud Ferns in the twelfth round in San Francisco. Gus Ruhlin stopped Peter Maher in two rounds in Philadelphia with a decisive left hook. Frank Erne won a points decision over Gus Gardner in Chicago. Cambridge defeated Offord by eight lengths in the University Boat Race on the Thames in London.
Andy Reinhardt of the Indianapolis Reserves convokes a Sunday afternoon team meeting at Brighton Beach to discuss plans for the coming season. The schedule lists Muncie Rustics, Cincinnati Shamrocks, Evansville Fort Wayne Shamrocks and Terre Haute league as opponents. The Reserves claim the strongest amateur status in the state and invite challengers.
Final arrangements by Watkins and Auschaupt schedule series with the St Louis Americans and Nationals. The Americans host at Washington Park on April 11 and 12, followed by Indianapolis visiting St Louis for games on April 13, 14 and 15.
The Marions were shut out as Capital Citys piled up a five game win streak. The Turners won straight from the S. B. C. team, while the Kowe bas and Washingtons defeated the Pastimes and Crescents respectively.
A big week at the Grand closes Saturday night with vaudeville at 2:15 and 8:15. Secret service continues to draw crowds at the Park while Empire shows draw patrons with good acts. The Star bucks at English's attracts a fair crowd Friday night though pricing lures more than a fine performance. Opie Reid performs his piece in smaller venues before New York. Jasper Starbuck is played by Howell Hansel with mixed reception for the Tennessee moonshine role.
Ada Orenson Stewart Conger, 14, born in Franklin Indiana, is linked to a large bequest in New York. Her father Rev E E Stewart, a college student, died with his wife in a New York wreck. The Congers adopted Ada after the tragedy. preliminary messages misreported the amount, now stated as 175000 dollars.
John H. Stem announces a one and one third rail fare allowance for the upcoming festival within seven miles of Indianapolis. Tickets go on sale Monday at 9 am at Starr piano store for March 31 and April 1 dates. Mulley Hayes faced Police Judge Stubbs after attacking 14 year old Delos Ray, fined ten dollars and costs. Sun misreported Young Ray’s fine.
Harmony was placed on the table at the Grand hotel banquet of the Free Trade League Friday night. Gen. Hazard Stevens of Boston founded the old principles of tariff for revenue only and his remarks were widely applauded. Evans Woollen presided and introduced guests including John W. Kern, John R. Wilson, Frank Burke, Jacob P. Dunn, and William C. Ball of Terre Haute. Woollen opened with remarks on free trade and protection, noting support from common people and manufacturers who fear a high tariff wall but hope it will still allow in needed goods.
Mrs N Herron hosts a euchre party at Easter. Mrs Franklin Vonnegut entertains with lunch for Miss Lilian Krauss. The last Woodruff dance was held at the club-house. Mrs Macy Malott plans a April 2 reception for Mrs James Coppinger Cotter. Mr and Mrs Homer Van Wie hosted musical friends midweek. Frances Adams entertained for Miss Nell Blitz of Minneapolis. Mr and Mrs Henschen, newlyweds, settle at 721 Lord St. to receive. Invitations out for Miss Gertrude Schleicher and George Hoadley on April 9 at their N Delaware St home. Late weddings in Anderson and Kokomo. Frank Bond and Blanche Modes wed last November. Bond brings bride home Friday. St Marys of the Woods club met at Hotel English. 60 members. Mary Ann Browning spoke of early St Marys experiences. musical numbers performed.
Berlin reports the Kaiser will dispatch a squadron of warships to attend the coronation of King Alfonso of Spain in May. The announcement underscores Germany's ceremonial ties with Spain amid growing European tensions.
A College-avenue man phoned the city offices on board meeting day and learned every member was in Chicago. The board members went to Chicago for a K of P event, skipping the regular session. Women officials of the local council plan May 15 observance of The Hague peace conference anniversary to promote arbitration for resolving national differences.
Aerial truck damaged £200 in a collision with a street car on Maryland street. The Seventh district convention of the Christian Church of Indiana will meet at Anderson from April 7 to 9. Elijah Trueblood, who escaped smallpox quarantine at 339 West Maryland Street and went to Anderson, was brought to Indianapolis Friday night. Silenzio the palmist lectured on palmistry at Mrs May Wright Sewall’s home. Father Gavish spoke to the Boys' Club on St Patrick and the Irish people. A Palm Sunday program of singing and recitations was held at College Avenue Baptist Church and prizes awarded. Dr W R Stewart, a Wabash physician, is very ill. Five and four year olds spoke pieces for a silver medal at the College Ave Baptist Church Friday night. Nora Roberts, 5, won first prize reciting Dolly's new dress.
Springfield March 22 Nine teen years ago Mrs Sarah Hurst recovered judgment against Ashgrove for 2500 due to a sidewalk fall. Supreme Court reversed then affirmed a 3500 verdict upon retrial. Town government abdicated for 17 years, road taxes enforced, later settled for 2000. Money paid to claimant’s daughter. Ashgrove to hold a city election in April, first in four years.
The Retail Grocers Association will build an ice plant costing about $5,000 or $19,500 to supply ice mainly for association members. Local retailers will own most of the stock. The association holds an option on the machinery and plans a new building likely on the Commercial club industrial city site.
The district north of All Creek to Thirty fourth street between Pennsylvania street and near Central avenue is expected to be annexed at the next city council meeting. The move would extend city boundaries to include the area.
Indiana items report savings bank prospects in Logansport and a Carnegie library grant for Tipton. G P Chase of Logansport acquitted of forgery. Carey Hill arrested for alleged desertion. Noblesville grants Union Traction a 50 year franchise. Labor march planned in Terre Haute with Mother Jones and others. Vincennes man Arthur Saister travels to Greencastle to wed Lizzie Keisger. Bishop Alerding recovers from appendicitis. Huntingburg man awarded 4500 damages against Air Line railroad for injuries. Evansville youths chase thief. Richmond man found guilty of assault on a black girl. Canton factory strikes over pay. Court orders Ruble to pay Bunting 1000 for alleged note forgery. Elwood woman fires at burglar. burglar escapes after near-miss.
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