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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1901
Page
8
Jack Cullen and Ollie Chill meet in a ten round mill at the Empire on Thursday night in a local prize fight. Both catchweights, each fighter brings a tested resiliency and a ready eye for an even contest.
Authorities in Philadelphia permit six round boxing bouts. Jim Jeffords, a California heavyweight, will meet Peter Maher in Baltimore Friday night as part of the schedule.
Sentiment on the Jeffries Ruhlin bout reverses as bettors from the east plan to back Ruhlin with a commission to Frisco. Heavy wagering by Honest John Kelly Al Smith Pat Sheedy and others signals higher attendance than the Fitz Sharkey classic.
Notre Dame students celebrate the return of Farraghen, the left tackle, after his mother’s illness and anticipate a win over Purdue Saturday. Columbia beats Georgetown 18 to 0 with a strong second half drive.
Hundreds of Democrats fill Axt hall Franklin for a state banquet Tuesday night. 50 cent meals, 50 waitresses, and reps from Indianapolis Greenfield and others. Prominent speakers include S Ralston and J W Kern with several Congressmen and party leaders in attendance.
In Mattoon Illinois Miss Abbie Downing from Metcalfe Edgar county, blind since age two, operates a telephone exchange after four weeks on the job. She cooks, runs housework, plays music, writes neatly, and locates calls by sound and touch, having graduated from the Indianapolis Institute for the Blind in 1892.
Dr Herman Paasche privy councilor and Reichstag member, back from five weeks in the United States, tells Frankfurt merchants that German goods are superior and American confidence is making Americans reckless with pride. He notes rising imperialists and says American elections are marked by defamation and ruffianism.
Ned Williams caused a stir at Latonia on a Tuesday when a bystander claimed he had no money. Williams, as assistant starter, pulled from his coat a roll of long green and offered to bet seventeen hundred dollars that he could defeat the man who claimed poverty. Mrs. Millie Wells sues in federal court to quiet title to a farm near South Bend, left by her blind father Chipman. After his death the farm was tied to his sister Mrs. Mella A Johnson, who asserts she received the property from Chipman. Chipman’s widow, his second wife, seeks one third of the estate claiming a life interest under a supposed marriage agreement.
Robbers blew the Black Rock bank on a Tuesday night and escaped with jewels worth 10000 and cash 2000. W. D. Burd who stored gems in the bank was the source of the 12000 haul. There were few clues as the robbers fled.
Eastern building company incorporates to erect three three story fireproof flats with four rooms each for rent at 18 to 25 dollars. Ground bought at Washington and Walcott streets for the Eastern building, plans by David Gibson. Southern unit on Virginia avenue near Huron street and a Northern project planned. Targeted for moderate incomes, amenities include hot and cold water and heat.
Mrs Joseph Keith, wife of the man condemned to die on November 15 for the murder of Nora Kifer, may be unable to visit him before the execution due to lack of funds. The Keiths’ farm and property have been tied up in the legal fight over the murder case.
TERRE HAUTE Ind Nov 6 The executive committee of Indiana bituminous coal operators will convene in Terre Haute on Thursday. It is reported another price advance is planned as part of their agenda.
A series of Indiana incidents reports several deaths and severe injuries. Adam Shake of Eminence fell while plowing and may have died from the injuries. Wilmer Skinner of Fontanet lost a leg in a train incident. SS Matthew Williams of Franklin died from a self inflected gun accident attributed to his father. William Miller, a West Lebanon farmer, was instantly killed by two horses. Joseph D. Egan of Lafayette was killed attempting to board a moving train at Kentland. A daycare incident in South Bend involved a child and fire risk, with uncertain outcome.
Berlin reports of hard times bring a temperance effect as many Germans cut wine and spiritual liquors from their diets. Analysts say widespread teetotaling reflects depleted bank accounts and shifting consumption. A rumor circulating between districts claims Rhine wine causes heart disease.
Henry Karstadt purchases Brill Dyeing and Cleaning Co offerings at 228 Mass Ave and 155 N Illinois St with modern upgrades. Formerly ran Excelsior Pantinum at College Ave and Fort Wayne Ave. new facilities promise three day dry cleaning and rapid service.
Building inspector Bartel met with former inspector Bedell on Monday to plan a campaign against the smoke nuisance. Bartell reports many builders' men say there is no effective remedy and claim they are sincere in their statements.
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