Terry McGovern dubbed the terrible by Chicago sports
Chicago sports hail Terry McGovern as a phenomenal lightweight, noting his double knockout at Tattersall's and calling him a wondrous fighting machine. He fights at the Empire in Indianapolis this week, with Harry Forbes slated to meet him in New York the first week of January.
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Chicago to field new national league team soused with St Paul
Milwaukee reports magnates have agreed to establish Chicago as a national league club. Tom Loftus will join as manager with a St Paul franchise consolidation and a south side ground to house the team. Comiskey says aims include challenging the existing national network.
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Chicago team reshuffle eyed by Chronicle
The Chicago roster is under review as the Chronicle signals a probable selection of key players including Clark the star outfielder and a noted hitter. The piece hints at strategic leadership and a reorganized lineup drawing from Louisville reserves.
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Amateur athletic records and boxing results from 1899 item list
The report compiles athletic records for Broad jump distances 24 feet 4 1 2 inches by A C Kraenztein and others in hammer throw events led by John Flanagan. It notes sprint times by F B Scheuber, swimming times by E C Schaeffer, and match results featuring Matty Matthews and Charlie Burns. Also covers boxing chatter about Kid McCoy, Jeffries, Sharkey, and Choynski, plus football safety concerns and other sports notes.
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Horton Defends Son Over Reform School Escape
The father of Jesse Horton defends his son after an escape from Constable Newhouse. Horton and another boy headed to Plainsfield reform school. the boy had beaten a insult to his sister. He served 14 days in jail for fines and costs, while the justice was blamed for misinformed sentencing.
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Reform School
Dowie seeks $1,000,000 from Zion followers
John Alexander Dowie, who brands himself General Overseer of the Christian Catholic Church, demands a Christmas time contribution of $1,000,000 from Zion followers. He urges a New Year gift, claiming God gave him the right to ask in Jesus name and that funds will empower service and workforce.
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John Alexander Dowie
Christian Catholic Church
Zion
Jesus
Sheriff Faces Mob In Jail Break at Covington
A masked mob attacked the Covington jail aiming to lynch William Colis, a white man who had assaulted Miss Mamie Kirkus. Deputies fired on the assailants, wounding several and dispersing the crowd.
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Wm. Coliis
Mamie Kirkus
Boy Kills Father Over Alleged Cruelty Preacher
Elijah Moore aged 19 confessed to the killing of his father Rev. Jesse Moore in Dexter Missouri on November 21. He said the motive was his father’s cruelty to the family. The report notes the case as a foul assassination under suspicion previously.
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Elijah Moore
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Dr J H B Adams Cough Syrup Advert
An old advertisement touts Dr J H B Adams Cough Syrup as the surest remedy for colds with mention of 411 druggists. It also notes the Wabash R R Co plans weekly tourist sleeping cars between St Louis and Los Angeles leaving St Louis every Wednesday at 9 p m with the first car departing St Louis.
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Wabash R. R. Co
Cat feasts on yarn and plays tug of string
Charles 8. Wiltsie, ex-prosecuting attorney, owns a large Malisee cat that swallows long strings and enjoys the sensation of the string being pulled out. The cat grips the end eagerly, backs away as the line unravels, and shows evident satisfaction as the twine exits its stomach.
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Wiltsie
Burt
Susan B Anthony Critiques Polygamy Riot Act Read to Women
Susan B Anthony condemns polygamy and urges eastern women to fight licentious behavior by demanding moral purity from men. She argues mothers should reject men who transgress moral law, linking polygamy in Utah to eastern licentiousness and urging a crusade led by women. Roberts is labeled an anti suffragist with no sympathy.
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Oliver S Keely Dies. One of Indianapolis's oldest residents
Oliver S Keely, a brick mason born in Cincinnati and longtime Grace M E church member, died at 3 30 a m Tuesday at 906 South Eleventh Street. Dropsy and kidney trouble caused his death. He married Catharine McKinley in 1838 and leaves one son Henry Keely, a night watchman. Funeral at 2 p m Wednesday from his home with Revs Knott and Tevis officiating.
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Chenoweth case appealed in faith curists judgment
The State appeals the involuntary manslaughter charges against Joseph and Cora Chenoweth, Frankfort faith curists, after a county court ruled the couple were honest in treatment. The state argues medicines are a life necessity and a parent’s failure may cause a child’s death.
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Foundling Christened as William Jacob Miller
A foundling left on Jacob Miller’s door will be christened Tuesday night bearing the name William Jacob Miller. W. W. Knight councilman of ward 14 will act as godfather, with Miller promising the child will grow up a good democrat and vote for him.
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Chamberlains Cough Remedy Promoted as Mother's Help
A vintage advertisement extols Chamberlains Cough Remedy as a trusted aid for night coughing and labored breathing in children and adults. It claims relief for colds with coughing and throat irritation and notes availability at all druggists.
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Chamberlain
Gompers Presses Union Labels as Quality Guarantee
Samuel Gompers, AFL president, testified before the Labor Commission on union labels first used by the International Cigar Makers’ Union in 1880. He cited 800 unions adopting them, varying labeling costs, and labels signaling sanitary factory conditions. He warned of counterfeit labels and noted growing union membership and influence.
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B L Association Reports Sharp Decline in State Loans
The state building and loan associations lost 300000 during the past year with funds placed in banks or used in business. Six associations were placed in receiverships and two in the hands of assignees. Thirty retired, Marion county leading with eleven. Seven new associations formed, two in Marion. Eight of thirteen liquidations were Marion entities. Membership fell 22000 and withdrawals exceeded 300000 versus 1898.
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Marion County
Jail Reform Demands Unmet Conditions At County Jail
County board of charities and correction reports the jail is not clean enough. Calls for elevator use, better bedding, and prohibition on daytime bed lounging unless ill. Proposes padded cells for the insane and replacement of bathtubs with shower baths.
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Roberts Park Church Sells 55 Feet Lot Section
The Roberts Park Church official board voted Monday night to sell 55 feet from the church lot at its north end after spirited discussion. The prospective purchaser’s name was not disclosed.
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Market Hours Change and Unacted Policies Raised
The council did not act on the natural gas ordinance or the bond refunding measure as Republicans continued to consider them. An ordinance set market closing hours to 10 p m Monday and Saturday and noon on Wednesday and Friday, with Monday market opening at 1 p m.
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Southside
Jury verdict favors defendant in Wil son suit for five thousand
The jury returned a verdict for the defendant on Monday in Tony Wilson’s suit seeking $5,000 against Charles F. Webking. An appeal for a new trial will be filed.
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Charles F. Webking
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