This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 18 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1910
Page
8
Four shocks of corn in the rear of George Lambert a teamster at 116 W Raymond street were burned in a mysterious morning fire. Hose company No 26 prevented spread and Lambert suspects arson as his barn burned recently with horses killed. Corn valued about $20.
The piece outlines growing support for Governor Harmon as a Democratic presidential candidate in 1912. Railroads favor Harmon due to his railroad career, with symbols in Washington noting him as the best solution to transportation unrest. Gaynor’s bid falters amid New York opposition and church influence. The tariff reform issue dominates Democratic strategy, with Harmon seen as regularity in party lines and Bryan allies tilting toward him.
In Philadelphia at Willis Athletic Club Young Pierce from Germantown defeated Yankee Schwartz in a six round bout. Pierce floored Schwartz in the first and again in the fourth round before a large crowd gathered for the fight on March 29.
Central league magnates push to cap pay at 200 dollars per month per player. Players risk holdouts as several stand firm while past overspending damaged clubs like Grand Rapids. Key holdouts include Holmes Zanesville Wells Lindsay Smith Coffee Kroy South Bend Wolfe Wheeling and McDermott Ft Wayne.
The Manufacturers' Bowling league ended with Kahns taking the pennant, Parrys second, Martone third, and National Autos fourth. The Parrys swept American Cans. Spades won two from National Autos. High team score 934 by Kahns, Lee Brers 221 top individual in first game. Evangelicals and Central Avenues also posted series sweeps and scores, with E. Simon top- scoring 206 in his first game.
Four of the five Republican justices of the peace in Center township announced bids for re election. A. R. Hutchinson will not run again. Candidates include H. B. Stout Harry Holmes Cornelius Kelly and W. C. McKinney. George Davis, currently a constable in Hutchinsons court, is also a candidate.
A large group of Murat Temple Shriner delegates and wives plan a special train to New Orleans on April 8 for the Imperial Council session. The party includes the patrol band and representatives as they attend the spring outing.
Chicago March 29 Charles M Murphy president of the Chicago Nationals refuses to allow Johnsons statement to be read to him. I do not care to hear anything from Johnson about anything he said.
Columbus Indiana march 29 Mayor Charles S Barnaby heads a new baseball group formed yesterday to fund Sunday games. The association plans incorporation and has leased the Columbus Driving Park for the Columbus Independent team for the current season.
In Philadelphia last night Joe Hefferman of West Philadelphia fought Young Griffo of Shenandoah to a draw in the wind up. Earlier Jim Smith met Peter Maher, the former Irish champion, who was in poor shape and the bout was stopped in the second round to save him from a knockout.
Jeanette M. Pearson sues real estate dealer Aaron P. Shalley for 5000 alleging he slandered her by telling neighbors she entertained a young man with blinds down. She claims police were called and questions were asked about her, causing embarrassment and harassment. The case centers on reputational damage from the alleged statements.
Yesterday's scores list multiple games across national and regional leagues including Hot Springs versus Cincinnati 13 to 6, Baltimore 12 over Philadelphia 2, Birmingham 2 over Cleveland No. 2 0, Greenville 6 over Philadelphia Regulators 1, Nashville 1 to Chicago National, Galveston 5 over Detroit Regulars 4, Richmond 14 over Washington 4, Chattanooga 6 over Brooklyn 2, Yuma Chicago No 1 12 over Yuma 6, Reno Chicago No 2 15 over Nevada University 3, Augusta Boston Regulars 5 to 3, Louisville 8 over Philadelphia No 2, Hart Springs Pittsburg 1, Wichita 12 over St Louis 2.
Washington beat Princeton 10 to 3 in Georgetown. Lelington Rutger's College defeated 2 to 1. Washington and Lee 3, Starkville Miges Birmingham College 4. A and M College 1. Washington March 28 Yale 6 Cornell 4. Charlottesville Virginia March 28 Holy Cross 7 Virginia 2.
In Kansas City Frankie Burns the 19 year old Oakland lightweight defeated Phil W Knight of Leavenworth in a ten round decision. Burns outboxed Knight each round and landed at least five blows per round to Knight's one.
Johnny Willetts defeated Young Nitchie in a six round wind-up boxing match at the Nonparfer Athletic club show in Philadelphia. Both fighters were in peak condition and the bout featured fast exchanges and lively milling throughout.
In Atlanta, Billy Bowman of Chattanooga and Kid Brown of Chicago fought ten rounds to a draw at the Academy Athletic club last night. Both were bruised at the finish after a fast, even bout. Mike Memah of Chicago defeated Dummy Decker of Baltimore in a ten round bout.
Memphis March 20 Stanley Ketchel has canceled his contract to fight Jimmy Howard the southern champion in Memphis on April 6 claiming a hand injury He was also billed to meet Hugo Kelly in New Orleans April 10.
Ty Cobb issued a statement from Augusta Ga saying he will not report to the Tigers for at least a week. He defies Manager Jennings orders demanding his immediate appearance at the camp of the other Tigers.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.