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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1901
Page
7
Rumor says Milwaukee may gain a team in Hickey's National Association even if the American league team departs. The city could host teams in both leagues, signaling renewed baseball activity in the beer city.
Fred Baldridge of 826 Massachusetts Ave challenges any lightweight in the state to a ten round bout. Kid Hutsel of North Indianapolis is preferred. Acceptances may be left with the sporting editor of The Sun.
New York reports Terry McGovern trains hard for his coming contest with Young Corbett of Hartford. He says he is in peak fighting trim, avoiding late meals and drinks, and expects a swift, decisive performance when he steps into the ring next week. In Marion Indiana Butler overwhelms the Owls 167 to 0% in a first electric light football game, with Moore Seigmund and France starring for Butler while Marion’s Peirce misfires on the end run.
A young girl sustained a foot injury from an inverted rake with Tennails. Chamberlain’s Pain Balm was applied and the pain subsided within five minutes. The child, described as the daughter of a known merchant, wore no discomfort afterward.
George Gardner and Kid Carter will clash at 3 P.M. December 20 under the San Francisco Athletic Club for a 165 pound bout. Y M C A Meridian Street M E church members form a basketball team and challenge the regular Y M C A squad for December 10. Springfield Ohio and several eastern college teams plan holiday appearances.
New York dispatch notes mixed sentiment in early trade with Bank of England rate unchanged. Reports say Minnesota governor convened a governors conference on preventing the Northern Pacific Great Northern merger while stock selling shifts from Chicago. Hints of copper movement and strong Eries earnings, plus a $50 million independent tobacco firm forming and gold shipments anticipated.
A market snapshot lists Belt, common at 102 and Belt preferred at 0.64 with 128 shares, plus Indianapolis street railway bonds at 87 and various utilities and banks including American National Bank, Central Trust, Columbia National, Indiana Trust, Marion Trust, Merchants National, Union Trust, Indianapolis Gas, Light and Power, and Fire Insurance Co. Bond listings show street railway 5s at 109, gas Co 6s at 9944, Citizens street railway 5s at 109, Union Traction 5s, Broad Ripple traction 5s at 8, and New Telephone 5s series 1 at 89 and series 2 at 78.
Elmer Frey, 18, was robbed and gagged by two unknown men near York’s trolley tracks Wednesday night. He was bound across the track and rolled into a crevice to avoid passing cars. Found later by two men, the search left only handkerchiefs and ropes as clues to the assailants.
In Denver Mrs William Parker wife of pugilist Kid Parker proved her prowess as a fighter when a masher tried to flirt with her. She weighs 133 pounds and uses boxing skills taught by her husband. The masher staggered and fled before identification.
Former deputy secretary of state of Indiana George Gonser, a Cass and Miami counties figure, is in Mexico City for gallstone surgery. He is associated with the Uhbero plantation company and reportedly bought a hand carved oak item while there.
Chicago reports Wm D Brockman, a printer, firing at his wife in a dream then killing himself. Mrs Brockman, unharmed, leaped from bed as he claimed to have wounded her, blood visible on her head. He died instantly. five children woke to the incident. He kept a revolver under his pillow due to burglar fears.
In New York on November 21 it is rumored that H. C. Frick, once a partner of Andrew Carnegie, is involved in a mysterious steel combine with capital estimated between 50 and 160 million dollars. Reported participants include Republic Iron and Steel, Schloss-Schofield Iron and Steel, Youngstown Sheet and Tube, Susquehanna Iron and Steel, and several blast furnaces in the Mahoning and Shenango valleys, all said to attend promoter conferences.
Friends of Gen. Joe Wheeler in Huntsville Alabama begin a campaign to elect him U S senator. They claim high prospects to win are excellent and push for formal party support and fundraising to capitalize on his name recognition and wartime service.
Henry C Barter secretary treasurer of the International Longshoremen's Association says an anti employers liability association will form in Indianapolis. He cites a Detroit case where a marine engineer, about to take passage to Buffalo for $150, was burned and will be pursued for damages. The organization, already strong in Ohio and Michigan, will levy dues and provide capably paid attorneys for members at all stages of lawsuits.
Fire at a three story Frankfort brick building owned by Aughe brothers damaged multiple adjacent structures. Losses total around 5300,000 withDry goods stored by Aughe brothers valued at 39,000 and several nearby businesses including saloons clothing stores and a grocery sustaining 2,000 to 6,000 each in damage. The First National Bank building Central Union Telephone Company and Epstein clothing store also sustained damage.
Mayor Bookwalter endorses the Indianapolis Southern road route noting it would benefit about nine tenths of residents along the path into the city after a site survey with the Board of Works city engineer and road representatives. Logsdon reports mixed public sentiment in wards 11 and 45 while Councilman Wolsiffer vows to fight the proposal. The South Side Citizens Committee plans a meeting Friday night at John Shea's grocery to coordinate opposition.
The New Gamewell fire alarm system is ready and will be put in service after the Board of Safety buys a stove to heat the room at fire headquarters. Chief Coots expects action Thursday afternoon or Friday, then the system will be used as soon as the stove is delivered and a fire started.
Peter Flynn, an aged wanderer living in cheap Oakland lodging, was picked up by police in a demented state. Bank books show deposits totaling over 10 000, contrasting with his pauper image. He is held at the city prison while guardianship is sought for him.
Fire destroyed the elephant barns and several tons of hay at Wallace's circus in Peru Indiana early Thursday. All the animals were rescued uninjured.
In Muncie Indiana on Wednesday Don Garber 18 and Lucy Fuson 16 received a license. The girl wore a short dress but had written parental consent.
Clara Payne of Colfax sues Elbert Cory for $1000 over alleged breach of promise. Riley, Ohio, sees Wynn confess to stealing a horse from Clay Burch of Blountsville. he faces Henry County Court. Tobias Miller and J C Martin of Lafontaine are under arrest for wasting. Hillnors Central Railroad will not prosecute Edward Clark, ex-telegrapher at Duquoin, over a $30 forgery. Church in Thorntown sent $50 to the railway company. Lincoln City Indiana. Nov. st
A newspaper blurb extols Stuart's Catarrh Tablets as a cure for deafness caused by catarrh and throat infections. It explains the Eustachian tube connection, notes most deafness stems from neglected colds, and urges regular use for nasal and throat catarrh conditions. The ad highlights antiseptic action on mucous membranes and blood.
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