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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1899

Page

8

Detroit Victory Edges In After Dreadful Three Misplays

Detroit slipped late but rallied to win as Captain Allen fumbled three plays in a rough game. Eagan, Barrett, Dungan, and Dillan pressed early, Foreman and Hoghever aided with key hits, Motz and Young troubled the mound, and Hickey’s late error allowed the decisive run.

Detroit Metz Valerines Poe Eagan Barrett Dungan Dil‘Nard Elbereld Hickey Kahoe Dunigan Dillara Foreman McFarland Fot Hoghever Motz Young Alien Dillard Indianapolis REHOO Biogriever Wid O Stewart Cee Eenes Flynn Aee Allen Tee Detroit AZ R. Eagan Iecesaccars LE Iinrae Rf Ward Slater Elberfield Wee If Sarrett Dsrday Seacha RHE City Perce Gear and i Menefee Dixon Rettger Bss Spa Losi PerCt Seievenseseel Aioe Awaeeeld

Indianapolis Sees Return of Babb and Knepper After Glasscock Visit

Following Jack Glasscock's stop in Indianapolis, the Fort Wayne club secured the release by purchase of Char lie Babb and pitcher Knepper. Babb, a former Fort Wayne player, is desired back. Glasscock attempted a Knepper for Carney swap with Youngstown, which refused.

Jack Glasscock Indianapolis Fort Wayne Charlie Babb Knepper Babb Glasscock Pitcher Carney Youngstown

Western and National League quirks unsettle the race

Dibby Flynn shines in fielding while McFarland provides power as Detroit releases Sharrott Andrews and Damoth. Indianapolis tightens the race, tied with Buffalo, and St Louis risks NL lead. Notre Dame edges DePauw 14 11 as interstate scores roll in and Noodles Hahn resists Indy move. Opening Indiana Illinois games set for Saturday. Louisville protests a disputed Pittsburg call.

Dibby Flynn McFarland Detroit Sharrott, Andrews Damoth Woosiers Indianapolis Buffalo St. Louis Philadelphia Boston Brooklyn Cincinnati Shamrocks Brighton Beach Notre Dame DePauw University Pulse DePauw New Castle Mansfield Toledo Dayton Youngstown Wheeling Noodles Hahn The Enquirer Noodles Hahn Cincinnati Hoosier Farm Nashville Southpaw Cleveland Chicago Elton Chamberlain Minneapolis Danville Anderson Terre Haute Wabash Muncie Kokomo Louisville Pittsburg Dexter

Sharkey and Maher Bout Looms as Promoter Hints

Parson Davies notes an imminent Sharkey versus Maher clash. Wid McPartland scored a fifth round knockout of Jack Gennett in New York on Friday. Joe Bernstein of New York was paired with Geo Dixon of Boston for a 25 round bout on June 2 at the Broadway Athletic Club.

Wid McPartland Jack Gennett New York Joe Bernstein Geo. Dixon Boston Broadway Athletic Cub

Death toll rises from Kirksville tornado toll hits thirty four

The Kirksville tornado death count climbs to 34 with Like Cunningham among the dead. Relief continues as more than 18000 dollars arrives in donations. A woman's scalp fragment found near Bear Creek is identified as Mrs. Panshott, killed in the disaster, and clothing linked to her children was torn from their bodies by the wind. The mangled remains were placed in a sack for burial, later stolen and discarded after the thief saw its contents.

Kirksville Mac Like Cunningham Bear Creek

Faris Seeks Re-Election Aid in Census Supervisor Pick

Indiana Congressman Faris aims for renomination and backs allies in district 5. He endorses Joseph H. Lankford of Martinsville for supervisor of the census as part of his political groundwork.

Faris Terre Haute Ind Joseph H. Lankford Martinsville

Woman Clutches Human Bones in Final Moment

Coroner Dickens investigates a Frankfort case in which a dying woman asked her husband to fetch bones from another room. She clasped a skull with hair in her arms as she died, and the bones were buried with her body.

Wawnsau Wis Dickens Frankfort

Bicyclists Dinner at Guymon House Hotel

Special Sunday dinner for bicyclists hosted by Matt K. Cummins at the Guymon house or European hotel in Greenfield. Cummins operates the establishment.

Guymon House Greenfield Matt K. Cummins

Sloane to pay 138000 for former wife debts

Henry T. Sloane the carpet magnate agrees to assume nearly 64000 in his former wife’s personal debts since December and a 75000 mortgage on the property as dictated by her in a transfer to benefit their children. He attacks her breach of faith in an open letter to his attorney.

New York Henry T. Sloane Ferry Belmont Sloane Hts

Indiana Trust Company Seeks Consultation On Trusts and Affairs

The Indiana Trust Company invites consultation on all matters of business and trusts. It offers free advice, emphasizes its superior facilities, ample means, and security for undertakings. The firm promotes profitable administration of trusts and welcomes conferences to demonstrate its services.

Indiana Trust Company

United Friends Fraternal Order Put Under Receiver

The United Friends, a secret fraternal organization once prosperous nationwide, has been placed under a receiver. The group owes $170,000 in unpaid death claims.

New York United Friends

Adolphus Rogers Dies in Chicago

Adolphus DL Rogers, longtime traveling salesman and Central Christian Church member, died in Chicago. He lived in Indianapolis and previously resided in Cincinnati, Richmond, and New Castle. He worked for the National Starch Company, which kept paying him after retirement. Burial will be in Crown Hill.

Adolphus Rogers Adolphus DL. Rogers Indianapolis Central Christian Church Chicago National Starch Company Hart Cincinnati Richmond New Castle Crown Hill

Goings On in Indianapolis and Nearby Happenings

A collage of local items: Joss cut on bond over revenue stamps. Indianapolis youths from the 157th to attend a South Bend reunion May 10. wills and property bequests to widows and children. Wabash College students feasting and Yell practice near English stable. Pugh granted divorce after testimony. DeRuiter divorce proceedings ongoing. Edward Stucky 19 to answer on marriage allegations. Erwin returns from abroad praising Gowdy in Paris. Blacherne flats may enlarge. Gen Lew Wallace buys near north property for 25000 dollars. Anderson post and Woman's Relief Corps plan an entertainment at Shover's hall. DeHaas the breaker acquitted and leaves town with promise not to return. jail bids contribute 350. Rev. Kane to reside in Irvington and preach Sunday. Dr Lucas sermons at Sixth Christian church. two whist games this week with Rushville and Crawfordsville results. coroner cites morphine poisoning in Lola Carleton case. grocery houses claim canned tomatoes monopoly by Johnson and Myers. Tridiana tomatoes in demand. Sundies society gearing for May 28 children's outing. parties and spring socials noted. Gov Mount to address International M C A convention in Grand Rapids with Indiana assoc reps. Tickets for events sold. community notices and local addresses included.

G. N. Joss Indiana Ave Indianapolis South Bend Andrew Heintz Wabash College Leathers John T. Pugh Bertha DeRuiter Srnday Edward Stucky Justice Lockman D. P. Erwin Gowdy Blacherne Flats N. Meridian St Lew Wallace Robert Anderson Post Woman's Relief Corps Shover's Hall Market St Frank DeHaas Reak W. P. Kane Evanston Winona Assembly Irvington Moore's Block Lucas Sixth Christian Church Rushville Scottish Rites Crawfordsville Woman's Club Lola Carleton Viola M. Diener Grafton Johnson Southport J. G. Myers Bloomingdale Indiana B. Pratt Bikhari Rhoades W. J. Lewis

Finest Horsemanship Exhi bition Impresses Buffalo Crowd

Snapshots praise the Sixth United States cavalry White horse troop and Battery D artillery for expert horsemanship at Buffalo show. A rider fell but was stepped over by rushing horses. cannons skimmed ground to loud laughs. Annie Oakley wowed the crowd with daring shots and lively antics.

White Horse Sixth United States Cavalry Fifth United States Artillery

Police to send Captain Price to England over Reynolds murder confession

New York May 6 police commissioners ordered Captain Price known for Tenderloin fame to England to probe the confession by Richard T. Nicholson an English prisoner that he killed Dollie Reynolds. Dr J Kennedy awaiting death sentence claimed innocence but challenged the killer to tell a better tale to swap places.

Dollie Reynolds London New York Price Tenderloin England Richard T. Nicholson J. Kennedy

Books Sent to Dreyfus From Abroad

The war ministry in Paris has received numerous letters and books addressed to Dreyfus and requests to forward them to the prisoner on Devil's Island. Many items are Christian comfort books sent by well meaning people in America and northern Europe.

Dreyfus Paris War Ministry Devil's Island America Europe

New Congregational Chapel Dedication Planned

Rev. John M. Sutherland will dedicate the new Covenant congregational chapel at Market street and Highland Avenue this Sunday morning. Aimed at community service, the chapel’s plan includes an industrial school for girls in connection with the church program.

John M. Sutherland Covenant Congregational Market St Lighland Ave Connecti

Hall's Catarrh Cure and endorsers advertised in Toledo ads

A fragmented 19th century advertisement offers one hundred dollars reward for catarrh cures and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure as a blood-borne internal remedy. Endorsers from J Cheney & Co and local druggists claim trustworthiness and financial ability to meet obligations.

Hall Gars J. Cheney & CO Props Toledo, CO J. Cheney Wrst &1Rvax Wholesa.e Toledo Owavine KIS A & Marvin Holesa'e

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