Revival of bicycle racing sparks season optimism
Mr. Greenburg, on the N. O. A. Board of Control, predicts a record successful bicycle racing season. He cites growing interest, broader circuits, higher prizes, and better finances for track owners, while noting unresolved franchise decisions in the western circuit and a directors’ meeting on April 9 to finalize arrangements including a handicapper and referee for Newby oval.
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Indianapolis
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Daly Gives Fitzsimmons Hard Fight in One Round
In Philadelphia on Tuesday night at the regiment armory Jim Daly, once a top contender, lasted only one round against Bob Fitzsimmons. Daly pressed early but took a knockdown after a left from Fitzsimmons and was stopped by the referee as the round ended. Boxing circles doubt Daly will ever be a factor again despite his efforts.
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Nnadelphia
Jim Daly
Bett
Bob Fitzsimmons
Regiment Armory
Ted Close
Fitzsi
Harrison charts a six round fight plan for boxers
Harrison of Chicago pushes for a proposed six round match among three heavyweights while the mayor argues only a six round contest should be allowed and urges a firm test against scrubs. The piece notes team reorganization and new arrivals, including an outfielder from Cincinnati, with plans for outdoor work and strong arms in defense and ground coverage.
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Lot
Seincinnati
Arden
McFarland
Indiana league to include Muncie Logansport and Richmond
The distance between cities was hoped to include Muncie Logansport Richmond Ind Cincinnati Galesburg Racine Wis The Indiana league will consist of Marion Richmond Muncie Logansport and several other cities
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Logansport
Fitzsimmons Comments on McCoy Flunking Out of Match
Philadelphia report quotes Bob Fitzsimmons criticizing McCoy and discussing the bout scene in New York. He says he would fight any boxer and hints at violence, naming Considine and noting control by the Seaside and Westchester clubs and O Rourke.
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O’rourke
Westchester Athletic Club
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Seaside Athletic Club
Sir Geoffrey Wins Lincolnshire Handicap Narrowly
London reports Sir Geoffrey, a colt by St Angelo trained by H Barnette, won the Lincolnshire handicap at 2 to 1 odds. The South African crowd backed the winner almost to a man, defeating 24 rivals as clubs claim they won about 80,000 pounds on the race.
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H. Barnette
Sir Geoffrey
St. Angelo
English jockeys Leates and Rickaby ride at Lincoln
The Sun reports that English riders Leates and Rickaby opened the season at Lincoln on American style racing and show promise for improved success ahead.
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Two Horse Strings Enter Training at Richmond Track
Richmond Indiana reports two training strings on the local track. Samuel Wagner of Dayton Ohio enters 21 runners led by Umbrella who earned nearly 50900 in year. Harry Dodson of Dayton Ohio brings six runners.
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New York Players Arrive for Spring Season
Al Selbach, former Cincinnati outfielder, arrived Tuesday night and signed with New York. The team reported at the Polo Grounds, and the roster includes Selbach Seymour Doheny Bowerman Davis Doyle and Warner. Ewing expects Pink Hawley to sign within days.
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Warner
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Baseball Opening Moves and Player News Across Leagues
Cincinnati and Pittsburg will open the National league season in Pittsburg on April 26, moving the three game set to end of week. Jet Goar, signed by Indianapolis, wed Margaret Peyton of New Lisbon Indiana in Richmond Tuesday. Cleveland baseball club incorporated at Columbus with 25000 capital. Bid McPhee never fined or ejected in his career. Billy Hoy undecided on signing with offers from three American league clubs. Noodles O Hahn pitched for Memphis against St. Louis in a early game. Tebeau’s men posted eight hits for six runs in the first three innings. New York seeks Tom O’Brien but Clark blocks his departure to Pittsburg. Western league in Omaha adopts 110 game schedule starting May 5. American league Chicago entry agreement pending signature by clubs.
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Pittsburg
Jet Goar
Indianapolis
Richmond
Margaret Peyton
New Lisbon
Ind
Cleveland Baseball Club
Columbus
C. W. Somers
J. E. Killfoyle
Chas. Higby
J. A. Forestney
G. E. Frey
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Billy Hoy
O’ Hahn
Memphis
St. Louis
Tebeau
New York
Tom O’brien
Clark
O'Brien
Omaha
Neb
Chicago
Watkins
Central-avenue bicycle path extension urged for safer rides
The article notes ongoing work to extend the Central-avenue path from Newby oval to Thirty fourth street. It laments damage to the Fall creek route between Illinois and Meridian streets by wagons and calls for a gravel levee path on the south side of Fall creek between Meridian street and Central avenue, citing safety and cost considerations.
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Meridian-sts
Fall Creek
Meridian-st
Captain James B Patten Dies in Indianapolis Home
Captain James B Patten died at his home 1313 Prospect Street Tuesday night after a long illness. Born May 26 1838 on a Sullivan county farm he served in the Civil War rising from private to captain with Wilder's brigade. He later farmed, practiced law in Kansas and Indiana, served as Sullivan county prosecuting attorney and two term joint representative, was warden of the state prison at Jeffersonville from 1887 to 1895, and since 1895 led the Fidelity Building and Savings Union in Indianapolis. He leaves a widow and three children.
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Prospect St
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Kansas
Indiana
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State Prison
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Jeffersonville
Indianapolis
Fidelity Building and Savings Union
Miss Clara Vainter Leaves Hospital for Home
Miss Clara Vainter, once seriously ill at St. Vincent's infirmary, has regained health and left the hospital Tuesday for her brother's home in Indianapolis. She plans to travel south in two weeks. A new Indianapolis mining company with $9,000 capital has been incorporated, listing Ernest G. Cox Robert H. Lancaster and Samuel W. Collins as directors. Warning to seek DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve, a known cure for piles and skin diseases, to avoid counterfeits.
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St. Vincent's Infirmary
Indianapolis
DeWitt
March 31 Deadline for Bicycle Vehicle License Fee
The text notes that March 31 is the final day to pay bicycle vehicle license fees without penalty. It emphasizes timely payment to avoid penalties.
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Ind
Spool Libies's sevsee BC Combination shoe dressing ad
An OCR fragment advertises Libies's seven sea BC combination shoe dressing for tan and black shoes. It mentions three 0 inch stitched tape measures, each 2c, as part of the sale or offer.
Two Big Fires Hit Baltimore in Early Hours
Two major blazes struck Baltimore on Wednesday shortly after 3 a.m. One destroyed the large clothing firm Likes Bowanger Co with losses of 250000 dollars. The second fire engulfed a warehouse used by Diggs Currin Co and Heiser Manufacturing Co, wholesale boot and shoe dealers, causing about 75000 dollars in damage.
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Likes, Bowanger & Co
Diggs, Currin & Co
Heiser Manufacturing Company
McKinley Sends Philippine Information to Senate
President McKinley on Tuesday forwarded further information to the senate about the Philippines. Materials include a Hong Kong meeting report, letters from Yorktown sailors begging rescue from Aguinaldo’s forces, and documents suggesting Aguinaldo’s insincerity and anti imperialist correspondence.
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Senate
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Republicans Meet to Plan Indiana Convention and Puerto Rico Bill Debate
The Republican State Central Committee meets at state headquarters Wednesday afternoon to organize the state convention and discuss the Puerto Rican bill. The gathering is expected to be the most serious meeting held by Indiana's Republican committee.
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Republican State Central Committee
Republican Committee
Indiana
Sultan Bans American Pork Imports to Turkey
Constantinople reports the sultan prohibits American pork imports citing trichina risk. Recent shipments of American sausages to Turkey have been halted.
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Constantinople
Germany
Turkey
Wealthy New York attorney Creamer declared insane in Washington
James J. Creamer, a wealthy New York attorney, was adjudged insane after triggering a courtroom spectacle. He defend himself, taunted doctors about a non existent author named Oomah, and amused observers while experts testified he suffered paresis. The jury nonetheless found him insane.
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Washington
James J. Creamer
New York
Griggs
Creamer
Frank Hagner
Thomas A. Clayton
Doctors Endorsement Promises Home Health Cure
A testimonial claims years of illness relieved by a three course treatment from Dr. Mary Lock Co in Chicago. Readers are urged to mail 12 cents to receive the remedy and instructions for private, at home cure with a plain package sent by return mail.
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London
New York
Mary Lock Co
Englewood Station
Chicago
New Southside Club forms in Seventh Presbyterian Church
A temporary Indianapolis civic and improvement club was formed Tuesday night at Seventh Presbyterian Church to create a lasting organization. Capital stock is set at 25000 dollars in 5 dollar shares with a drafting committee led by JF White. Brennan, Stilz and others named to lead until formal incorporation. Voting limited to stock subscribers. a junior member and ladies auxiliary are planned. No politics or alcohol sales in the club.
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Indianapols Civic and Improvement Club
Seventh Presbyterian Church
J. F. White
R. J. Brennan
Charles B. Stilz
Receiver Appointed for Buschmann's Firm in Fort Wayne
Judge Leathers appoints William Kothe as receiver for William Buschmann & Co. Fort Wayne and Centralaves on petition by August W. Buschmann. The firm shows assets around 50 000 with liabilities about 42 000 and established in 1870. Buschmann cites losses from bad debts and dishonest clerks. creditor resolution to be dollar for dollar.
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William Kothe
William Buschmann & Co
Fort Wayne
Centralaves
August W. Buschmann
Buschmann
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