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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1899
Page
1
New York reporters detail the brutal prizefight at Coney Island where Jim Jeffries outlasted Peter Sharkey in a grueling hour and a half. Both giants sustained heavy blows as 10,000 spectators watched amid driving rain and bright stage lighting.
James Jeffries of California wins by decision over Sharkey in a grueling twenty round world heavyweight championship bout in New York. The fight attracts 10,000 spectators, with receipts near 70,000 and more than 100,000 expected to pass to Jeffries through purses and film rights.
New York November 4 George Siler who refereed the Sharkey Jeffries fight describes a fast bout with brutal body blows and rough clinches. He notes Jeffries' superior reach and power though Sharkey gained strength late, mentions fouls and a cut nose, and says Jeffries appeared to tire while Sharkey pressed the later rounds.
The account describes a grueling match where Jeffries lands cleaner punches while Sharkey relies on rough tactics and limited clean hits. Rounds advance with Jeffries pressing and Sharkey countering, culminating in Jeffries overwhelming toward the end. The referee notes Jeffries' uppercuts and body work while Sharkey clings inside and fouls after the bell.
News of Jim Jeffries retaining the heavyweight championship sparks ecstatic reaction at the Jeffries residence in Los Angeles. The fighter’s mother and seven relatives express pride, praising his character and honesty while noting his father is a preacher who spoke little yet believed in his son’s success.
Lanky Bob Fitzsimmons in Chicago on November 4 notes he expected Jeffries to win over Sharkey. He praises Jeffries performance, states renewed confidence, and declares he will fight Jeffries at any time.
Indiana moves toward a cement industry as marl deposits attract big plants. Two plants near half a million dollars each are under construction in the northern state. Geologist George H. Ashley reports rich deposits, but land value is low without a factory. South Bend hosts a small plant, yet Indiana processing is new.
The Board of trade governors meet Monday evening and Commercial club directors meet Tuesday noon to act on the joint gas committee report. Adoption by both groups is expected though dissenting voices may appear. Evans Woollen says no further work for the committees unless city officials are urged to act. He criticizes the Sentinel for editorial misrepresentation.
County politics show a crowded field with ex-sheriff A A Womack likely seeking Republican renomination. Joseph Boswell the current assessor is also mentioned. Other contenders include Eugene Sauley Frank M Hay Cyrus J Clark Albert A Womack and Joseph Boswell. Linn Hay may withdraw opening this race to Pugh and Ruckeshaus. John Hoffman and Charles Dawson are named for Commissioner Greer's seat.
Matthews brick company incorporated in Indiana with capital of 10000 to establish and maintain a hospital or hospitals for treatment of the sick wounded and injured to dispense charity to the poor and to establish and maintain a deaconess home and other kindred institutions. Center place of business Indianapolis Indiana.
An east bound Big Four express at 3 10 am Saturday derailed after a switch opened, leaving engine and fireman seriously injured and two postal clerks badly bruised. Passengers shaken. two tramps missing. Wreck blocks line until afternoon. cause may be a soft or broken rail. Passengers sent to Indianapolis. Officials call escape miraculous.
John B. Mitchell says labor wants a centralized headquarters and a temple for major unions. The AFL may move from Washington to Chicago, with a labor building costing hundreds of thousands. Indianapolis also claims influence as home to the I T U and United Mine Workers, sparking debate on location and economy.
Gen Shafter forwarded to the War Department a military board report on the Tartar and Newport voyage, severely censuring Maj Ratter surgeon of the Twentieth Kansas for neglect of discharged men and sanitary violations. Col Meical and Col Girard are named in related findings. forty sick men showed extreme neglect and hunger upon landing.
The Hebrew temple on N Delaware held the first resuitar service Saturday morning with nearly all congregants present. Rev Isaac M Wise of Cincinnati preached on Jacob, presenting the patriarch as a model for modern times. Rev Messing noted his mother’s description of Wise as fitting. The next service Friday night will feature Rev Messing on the dedication and a discussion of a medication.
City attorney Kern said the city will likely move against gas companies on the short gas issue Monday. The club used remains unknown. Complaints of scant supply grow, mainly from Indianapolis gas company patrons. Many plan to turn in mixers and seek rebates to offset coal bills.
Forecast for the 36 hours ending 8 pm notes fair weather Saturday night and Sunday with a slight temperature drop. Readings 39 at 7 am 43 at noon and 48 at 2 pm. The forecast mentions a pleasant day but quirky lines about bugsy riding and fuzzy collars amid casual commentary on sunshine.
The council health committee will seek a location for the isolation hospital. Chairman Munro told City sanitarian Clark the panel aims to cooperate with the health board and will propose possible sites. Health department staff wish the council to succeed in meeting the resolution to pick a site with no neighbor objections.
William H. Combs egg dealer at 3835 Douglass Street faced a grand jury after being bound over on theft charges for taking several crates of eggs. He described a plan where he would dash into the freight depot with a pencil behind his ear, seize a crate while clerks looked away, load it onto his wagon, and depart. He admitted the theft to officers.
The case of Cornelia Beard versus the Indianapolis gas company over injuries from a 1897 natural gas explosion was decided in favor of the defendant Friday evening. Beard’s counsel may seek a new trial, with motions due by the start of next term. Beard claimed $5,000.
Dr Emil G Hirsch of Sinai Chicago after dedicating a Jewish temple holds services on Sunday instead of Saturday. He says God never chose a fixed day for worship and that Jewish stores are open Saturday, leaving people too busy to attend. Twenty leading churches join his example.
Frank Andrick aged 25 of 511 Harding Street was caught in a belt at the National starch works suffering a four inch head gash and bruises to his arm and neck. Dr. Griffith reports he will recover and the injured man was taken to City hospital.
Abraham Goldstein of Columbus, a traveling doctor, was fined 30 dollars and sentenced to 30 days in the works for beating his wife in a Saturday police court proceeding.
The divorce grind lists marriages dissolved on Saturday including Mary E. from James Z. Strause for cruelty, Alfred from Jennie Pinkston, Eddie from Jennie, and others such as Nora from George Sutton and Pearl from Henry Wickard, with several pairs marked as cruelty or abandonment and miscellaneous names. Lap robes and driving gloves priced by Strawmyer Nilius at 37 Monument Place are advertised.
A short ad notes hats at Seataw Hai Store priced to three dollars. It highlights best value for customers and invites shoppers to browse the selection for affordable headwear.
William FP Miller, manager of the Misha waka paper and pulp company, filed a bankruptcy petition on Saturday. He lists liabilities at 6711 dollars and assets at 215 dollars.
Community notices report a dinner for Auditor H B Smith at the Columbia club, church services in Meridian Street M E, and lectures by Rev T J Villers and Rev C C Rowlison. New Owen county charity board names Rev R R Bryan and others. O P Morton memorial service set at Second Presbyterian with Smiley W Chambers and W D Foulke. A 17 year old girl, Goldie Watson, fined for theft and reform school term. Missouri Pacific issues zinc lead mining booklet. boom attracts workers. Deserter Murpy captured from Fort Sheridan by Sergeant McLaughlin. Equitable Trust sues McElwaine Richards for five acres on Westet. Maj Alex M Damon to address Salvation Army reception. James Rodgers pleads guilty to theft of weed near Lawrette. judge imposes fine and four months.
Active operations near Tarlac as Captain Chase and troops of the Third and Fourth cavalry crossed the river to seize Bongabang. Insurgent defense offered nominal resistance, garrison retreating north. Chase’s force captured valuable insurgent equipment. Captain Castner’s scouts killed five insurgents near Aliaga.
Real estate dealer W H Wood of 131 N Delaware notes liners in The Suns classified column generate steady inquiries and commissions. He reports 205 more liners under real estate today than last Saturday while The News boasts it reaches all the people in a confidential advertiser letter.
Criminal Judge Alford upheld the state's demurrer and dismissed Silas Birks' appeal from police court. Birks faced assault and battery charges and faced a fine plus costs. His attorney argued former jeopardy due to two affidavits, but the judge ruled not a valid double jeopardy. Birks will pay the police court fine and costs.
Vernon K. Whittlesey of Shelby Avenue 1105% was injured at the T. B. Laycock bed spring factory Saturday when a cog broke. A compressing unit under pressure struck his nose, tearing the bridge but causing no serious injury. Co workers warn a worse outcome if struck under the chin. Dr J H B Adams Court Syrup noted in the item.
Adjutant General Corbin spoke in Cleveland asserting Britain mismanaged war in South Africa and faced defeats from under prepa ration. He predicted a swift Philippine end by February and doubted Otis’s removal, noting only the president could decide.
In Topeka on November 4 a delegation urged General Fred Funston to address the Hamilton Club in Chicago and repudiate Bourke Cochran and other anti expansionists. Funston replied that the administration prioritizes repelling Aguinaldo's attacks in the Philippines over attacking Ame rican Tagalos on policy.
London reports Colenso evacuated by British forces withdrawing toward the south as Gen White's line of retreat remains threatened. Meanwhile Boers push into Norvalspont and Colesburg in Cape Colony, destroying bridges on the railway line.
CAPE TOWN November reports from Natal Mercury include a doctor interview with front line wounded who state many Boers are weary of the war and want to quit. They acknowledge heavy losses by their forces.
Lisbon reports Captain Slocum United States military attach é departs Saturday for South Africa to officially observe British operations against the Boers.
CAPE TOWN November 4 The occupation of Colesburg by the Boers is officially admitted. Colesburg lies just south of the Orange Free State in Cape Colony and is a key strategic town. It sits about 100 miles east of Dearr, where Gen Butler is believed to plan a major campaign toward Pretoria. Boers tactics south of the Orange provoke serious apprehension.
Cape Town dispatch says Natal faces serious risk as Boers may overrun the country, with a dispatch to the Pall Mall Gazette reporting the developing crisis.
Mary Ladarach obtained a judgment for 468 dollars against the Jonathan Frankem estate for nursing services. She also made a 1500 dollar claim.
A court awarded Harry J. Milligan a $3,362 judgment in a foreclosure decree against Anity Magel on a note. The fragment mentions meals, a hotel cafe, and entertainment signage, with references to Crouch Bros. and a roof garden.
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