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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1901
Page
8
San Francisco reports intense public interest as Jefries prepares for a move to Oakland for indoor workouts. Ruhlin's camp, led by Madden, eyes a victory with Gus in great form and bets favoring Jeffries two to one by week’s end.
In New York on November 6 Bob Fitzsimmons and Jack McAuliffe, former champions, settled a dispute over knowledge of billiards by using a seltzer bottle lunch knife and ice pitcher as makeshift weapons under Queensberry rules abandoned. Friends intervened in the first round and halted the duel.
Ruhlin had his picture taken in San Francisco on November 7 as part of a roadside training scene for a movie. He accepted a Wednesday bet of 500 to 200 in Jeffries’ favor, and Jeffries has trained down to about 214 pounds and is in excellent condition. South Bend athletic association won the professional football championship of the West on Wednesday.
A young girl nicked by an inverted rake nail in her foot is treated with Chamberlain s Pain Balm. The balm relieves pain within five minutes and allows her to wear a shoe again without discomfort. The advertised remedy is touted as an anti pain product.
Stars and Studebaker and Pat O'Dea shared honors for the home team. The score was 1 to 0.
Ban Johnson of the American league eyes Gotham polo field and says New York may join the circuit this year. Brooklyn has signed 17 players and Cincinnati 12. the league will not forsake Washington.
Shortridge high school heads to Louisville for two games in three days. DePauw faces Earlham Saturday and Wabash Monday. Franklin protests Sigmund, U of J star, as the U of I prepares for close defense Monday. M. T. H. 8. team meets Rosepely at Terre Haute Saturday. Shortridge second team meets Mapledon at Newby Oval Thursday afternoon.
Miss Dunham defeats Ching Fong in a boxing match as Latonia crowds remain large and money flows. The report notes a wedding in Cincinnati Saturday night and Derby winner Robert Wadell breaking down in the fourth Lakeside race.
The New York wire reports a below parity London market with main differences in the Northern Pacific controversy largely settled. Sentiment is bullish as Shondon buys about 50 000 S P shares. American Sugar cuts price to meet beet sugar competition and Gould pool in Missouri Pacific shows activity. Illinois Central earnings rise 11 percent. St Paul and Union Pacific lead a strong close.
Market rundown shows bid and ask figures for Indianapolis street railway stocks and local securities. Listings include American National Bank Central Trust Columbia and Indiana Trust, various trust and national banks, Indianapolis Gas Company, Light and Power, and Union traction with bond quotes and yields. Periodic notes reflect preferred shares and new stock issues alongside street railway and utility offerings.
Mrs. Martin Frieze was sentenced to life imprisonment by a Shelbyville jury for the August 25 murder of William Gray a stone contractor at Red Mills She testified Gray assaulted her twice and her defense argued insanity Her husband was tried as an accomplice and the defendant called Gray from work and shot him twice.
Attendance at the Indianapolis flower show was solid but behind management hopes. The event, publicized to draw locals and out-of-town visitors, anticipates Thursday’s finale with talks by John L Griffiths and a push to make the carnation America's national flower.
Li Hung Chang died at 11 a m on Thursday in Pekin after an ulcerated stomach. His wife daughter two sons and a grandson were with him as coolies wailed and paper horses and chairs were placed with his burial. The long serving statesman rose from humble origins to top posts and helped negotiate with foreign powers during the Boxer uprising.
James Johnson, described as a Black man, has been indicted for the murder of Joel Combs a Haughville youth. The grand jury returned the indictment Thursday morning and Johnson faces immediate trial. The jury also returned six other indictments against minor offenders.
The Bona Thompson memorial library project gains approval to seek bids for the building. Trustees accept a new $20,000 donation from E. C. Thompson, the original donor, bringing the total toward an $80,000 construction cost.
In Marinette Wisconsin on November 7 a smallpox patient sparked panic aboard a westbound train. The sick man fled a Powers Michigan car, boarded a rear coach, and was forcibly expelled by train workers after a struggle. Dozens of lumber camp workers were exposed and fear of an epidemic spread.
Curtisville Indiana Nov 7 William Hadhey a farmer bets 100 he is the state champion corn husker and issues a challenge. He claims he can husk 100 bushels in ten hours.
The township trustee handed Prosecutor Ruckelshaus a big list of 241 dog owners without licenses. Despite the small delinquencies this year, the public learns it costs less to pay the $1 or $2 license than face a justice court tally. Suit filings begin Monday for those unpaid.
Flora Indiana reports Mrs Emma Helton died after being frightened by a runaway horse she was driving. Bloomington Indiana reports a dynamite blast on a farm near here killed James Young and wounded Thomas Hasty and four others.
A vivid ad extols Dr. A W Chase's Nerve Pills as a remedy for overwork and nerve strain. It cites Mrs L Meldrum of Indianapolis praising the pills for improving sleep, strength, and calm nerves after buying at Hyder's Drug Store.
Sir Wilfrid Laurier, premier of Canada, told a Montreal audience Wednesday night that the government will send no additional delegates to any talks seeking reciprocity. He warned against reopening negotiations and urged firm national policy.
John Mc Cauley, who served as a guard at the Pan American Exposition, has returned home in Lafayette Indiana. He assisted President McKinley to a chair after the assassination and helped escort Leon Czolgosz to prison.
Ellis D Brown ing, a Tipton farmer, sues County auditor Lige Perry claiming Perry caused his wife to leave him in a case of alleged alienation of affections. Perry calls it blackmail. In Bedford, Burton's Restaurant and Myers' Saloon in the Central Hotel building were damaged by a fire causing about 2000 in losses.
Prospere La Flamme of Harvard Square faces a third district court summons on a charge of discrimination against a Harvard student. The incident occurred Saturday when Thomas Bruce, a third year student, says he was not helped promptly for a shave, prompting a formal complaint on Monday.
Mrs Jane Turner widow of Rev Jeuse Turner of Kokomo Indiana offers her residence to an association for the establishment of an industrial school named Torniris The association has accepted the offer.
F C Roberts publisher of the Blue River Gazette Fredericksburg Indiana has been appointed assistant custodian at the newspaper office. The move adds responsibilities in archive maintenance and daily operations. Source notes the appointment comes as the paper adapts to rising circulation.
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