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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1899
Page
8
The article notes Yale and Harvard hard at practice with key players nursing injuries and coaching staff expanding to full numbers. Princeton also studies how to topple Yale, after recent results including a win over Carlisle and a loss to Cornell, with no major game before the Yale clash.
New York November 15 The New York club heads see a power shift as John T. Brush of Cincinnati and Andrew Freedman of the New York base ball club align with Soden of Boston Rogers of Philadelphia Kerr of Pittsburgh and broker a strong coalition. Freedman re elected president and Brush gains proxy control. Expected eight club circuit reforms loom and Brooklyn may move to the American association. The club’s season loss is reported near 30000 with John B Day replacing J Walter Spaulding as director.
Report says Oscar Gardner won on points in a rough match against Jack Hamilton of Troy at the Broadway Athletic Club New Park Tuesday. Gardner reportedly did not show up, and Cincinnati fans know him as the fighting lobster while labeling him the worst in the ring.
The St Louis club may retire and a sale of the club is considered. Boston played 23 errorless games last season with Philadelphia second. Miller refuses ride in the 72 hour race at Madison Square Garden stating it would be harder than a 142 hour race. English hockey may come to this country next year as New York enthusiasts form clubs. The Shamrock may be remodeled to serve as the cup challenger again. Lipton cannot challenge with this boat for two years unless he enters other races. Baseball park location remains in doubt with possible sites on state grounds or near Panhandle shops. Watkins opposes a park across the river. Indianapolis tenpin league games set for Thursday at multiple alleys.
Glasgow November 15 Lord Dunraven's Valkyrie has been sold to Mr Clark a thread manufacturer He plans to race Valkyrie with Columbia and Shamrock in the Clyde next spring highlighting a notable yacht competition development.
The article recounts a disputed play after an IU fumble where a DePauw recovery near the goal line was ruled onside by the umpire, but IU refused to accept the call. It credits Foster with fumbling the ball and notes surrounding college teams amid weekend fixtures and rivalries.
In Jeffersonville Indiana on November 1 George Weddell Otto Miller John T Cuppy William Beath and several other Air Line conductors were discharged Tuesday. Report says more firings are planned and two St. Louis end workers were relieved. The shake-up has caused a sensation across the line.
WABASH Ind Nov 15 A five member committee of the German Baptist conference selected Huntington as the site for the national Dunkard meeting in May. The group deliberated and voted to place the gathering in Huntington.
Titusville Pennsylvania reports Chief Daniel McGrath dies from two bullet wounds after an early Saturday clash with bandits. He led local police for 12 years and helped kill one outlaw. A hundred deputies continue pursuit of a third bandit who escaped.
Crowds gathered across Indianapolis Tuesday for Leo’s Leonid meteor shower watch but clouded skies spoiled the show. Attendees lingered over luncheons and conversations while forecasts teased a possible shower Wednesday night.
Afonzo J. White a former millionaire former Minnesota state senator and ex convict along with Frank Richards John Thompson and Robert J Knox were arraigned in a police court and remanded to await further evidence. A fifth member was reportedly under arrest in Pittsburgh and the remainder fled toward New York after a thwarted swindle.
Gen. Frederick Funston will leave Topeka for San Francisco and Manila and has decided to drop the libel suit against Archbishop Ireland. He says the author of libelous statements was a camp follower named Fox who deserted an English sailing ship and joined the Twentieth Kansas during the campaign.
Findlay reports Charles Davis, a schoolboy, fainted on the street Tuesday and remains in precarious condition as doctors diagnose severe lung affliction possibly linked to cigarette smoking.
Secretary F. B. Squire of Standard Oil denounces an Indianapolis report that the company planned to produce Soap as a baseless fake. The remark underscores the spread of unverified claims about corporate plans.
Reverend Thomas Nelson, head of a local Pentecost band, is seeking placements for several nurses in the Transvaal.
In Paterson New Jersey on November 15 the condition of Vice President Hobart improved and he passed a comfortable night following a hearty breakfast. Reports indicate steady progress and no reported complications.
Miss Ellen O Mara and Frank Daugherty married at St Bridget s church in Indianapolis. The couple planned a Cincinnati honeymoon and home at 306 Blake street after December 15. Also Miss Margaret Houser wed Benedict Houser at Assumption church West Indianapolis with a white organdie gown and satin ribbon.
Fragmentary text references a 800 unit depot project tied to the Big Four era and a swimming facility. No clear dates, places, or names are readable to establish a full report. The remaining legible cues point to a planned construction linked to a reform period and local transit or sports infrastructure.
A large crowd visited the Flower Mission Fair aboard the Indiana and Olympia on Tuesday night. The event, a perennial success, supports winter relief with proceeds. Oriental, flower, apron, and doll booths drew steady attention, with various chaperones named. The Dew drop inn offered dinners, and shows including Pinafore, vaudeville, and repeat performances were scheduled through the week.
A Times dispatch from Tokio states there is no international question between Russia and Japan. Recent excitement over Japanese land purchases at Mansfield was private and did not involve the Japanese government.
Commercial Club directors at Tuesday meeting declined to discuss the joint committee gas meter report after it was received but not adopted. A plea was made to refuse adoption to avoid undermining the city's fight against the gas companies, a stance generally indorsed on the street.
The Jenifer furnace company, newly organized in Birmingham, has purchased the iron furnace at Jenifer, Alabama, for 100000 dollars and will begin operation immediately. The deal also includes large nearby ore properties.
A nolle prosequi was entered Tuesday in the case of former boxing champion Tom Allen charged with murdering Timothy Conroy on February 2. The prosecutor stated Allen clearly acted in self defense.
Thomas Winters, walking from his home to a neighbor’s, was mistaken for a deer and shot by an unknown hunter in Ni dville Wisconsin. The wound is mortal. The brief item notes a tragic incident as part of a larger terse wire service digest of events.
Postmaster C P Shaffer of Youngstown reports Major Logans wife warned against his departure to the Philippines saying she feared for his life. She grew wan after he left and received a death message Tuesday confirming the fears.
The body of W. H. Montgomery, a cowboy killed in a clash with Navajo Indians, was recovered Tuesday night by Henry Johnson and a posse. It had been hacked to pieces. Indians are ugly and concentrating on the general reservation, but a general outbreak is no longer feared.
Reports from Russian sources say Sir Henry Drummond, the British minister to Persia, tours the southwestern provinces to stem pro Russian feeling. He is said to be distributing gold lavishly while the New Russian representative Prince Dabija exerts greater influence than the British consul at Ispahan.
Four expert pickpockets were arrested in Cincinnati on Tuesday night. The clearest-identified suspects are Sheeny Weinstein from Chicago, John Gordon from Pittsburgh, Fred Miller from Minneapolis, and Frank Bell from St. Paul. A fifth suspect escaped.
A roundup of short items notes several women elected as New York school commissioners, a Maryland political victory praised by Bryan, and Admiral Dewey at home in Washington. Nebraska Senator Hayward is critically ill. A Canal Dover roof collapse injures four workers. New York City sees its first snowfall. King Humbert opens Italian parliament as the country reports prosperity. The Post Office plans bids for Chicago delivery autos. Cincinnati churches mobilize 60 600 names to oppose Utah Congressman Roberts seating. Emperor William to publish his Palestine pilgrimage account. Insurance firms report Cuba bans due to high guarantees. Widow of Maryland governor McLane seeks French minister post. Cleveland’s first administration plans a tour. other items incomplete.
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