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Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Nov 25, 1899

Page

8

Oneidas Hold Top Position in Alley Team Standings

The Oneidas claimed three straight wins over Centrals on Turner alleys, extending their lead in the league as they consider where to play next. Scores were 882 852, 847 943, and 836 741 with further results from Orients Nonpareils and Apollos. In the Independent league, Citys defeated Nawtons on Washington alleys, 1495 1440 and 1442 1414.

Oneidas Orien Orientals Stone Palaces Apollos Marion Nawtons Winp Washington

Bare Knuckles Fight Ends in Bloody Eleven Rounds

In Joseph Michigan Charles yer of Martin Michigan loses in the eleventh round to Henry Martini of Grand Ledge after a chance meeting over grievances. The bout drew about 100 spectators and took place near Sleepy Hollow two miles south of town at midnight. Both fighters bled heavily from a ferocious exchange before Martini landed a right hand that knocked Boyer out.

Jst Joseph Mich Charles , Yer Martin Northern Michigan Henry Martini Grand Ledge Sleepy Hollow Boyer

Louisville's Scheme for American League Franchise

Chicago November 25. Louisville seeks a National League team next season. Ed P Zucker, representing the syndicate, offered President Ban Johnson the Grand Rapids franchise, now Tom Loftus, who is slated to move to the National League. Johnson favored the proposition but basebalL Hart commented differently.

Louisville ICAGO Ed‘p Zucker Syndicaté Ban - John Grand Rapids Loftus Johnson

Washington club plans major fund drive this season

The Washington club by far syndicate of Washington businessmien will be consummated before next season. About $50,000 will be raised, $20,000 having already been subscribed.

Eamets Washington Club Far’ Syndicate .of Washington Mien

Boxers Sparring Notes From Saturday Showdowns

Terry McGovern faces Jack Cullen in a four round bout for $50 with the winner taking the purse. Frank Craig cleared by Tommy West before the Broadway Athletic Club in the fourteenth round. Joe Gans beat Steve Crosby in Chicago. Kid McCoy halts training and might seek postponement for Maher fight. Fitzsimmons injures hand in a door. Gans manager Herford seeks a Geahads cap at 100. McGovern also matched to fight Wl Curley in the near future. Liezenach accepts challenge to Eddie Burns in Buffalo on December 7.

Frank Craig Harlem Tommy West Broadway Athletic Club Joe Gans Steve Crosby Chicago Kid McCoys Maher McCoy Fitzsimmons al Herford Ashe Terry McGovern Wl Curley England Eugene Liezenach Eddie Burns Buffalo

PUG FEAST AT CASINO ATHLETIC CLUB

The Casino athletic club hosts a ten round glove contest featuring Jack Downey of Williamsboro and Kid Robertson of Indianapolis at Mozart hall on Friday night December 1. They meet at 135 pounds catch weight with several preliminaries including Polo Lacey versus Spider Kelly and Jim Beale versus Joe Colbert plus a battle royal in a ring-centered hall setup.

Casino Athletic Club Jack’ Downey Williamsboro Kid’ Robertson Indianapolis Bour Mozart Hall Polo Lacey Philadelphia Spider Kelly Chicago Jim Beale Joe Colbert

Impeachment Proceedings Highlight Senate Corruption Case

Prosecution rests in the impeachment of three senators accused of tampering with the senate. Defense calls witnesses amid heated exchanges. Senator Quay declines oath using Pennsylvania Quaker custom. Senator Fairbanks tropes conscience and a midnight whisper guiding him to oppose the majority report.

Senate Beveridge Charles Pettijohn Platt George Pose

Record Boaconstrictors Born at Washington Zoo

Sixty two boa constrictors hatched at the Washington zoo on Friday setting a new record. The mother, over 20 feet long, was donated by Dr. Raes de Cavalho, governor of Para Brazil, last August after a request from Commander Todd of the Wilmington. The hatchlings measure 13 to 18 inches in length and 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter and quickly disposed of several mice in the snake house.

Washington Zoo Raes de Cavalho Para Brazil Comander Todd Wilmington

Murderer at 73 in Versailles Township

Daniel Mahen, 73, killed his wife after a 49 year marriage in a Versailles township log cabin. After the dispute over religion, he struck her on the head and was jailed. A few hours later he was found kneeling beside her corpse. His wife was 75. He had been drinking.

M’keesport Daniel Mahen Versailles Township Mahen Lis

Free Land for the Finns Arrives to Canada

Ottawa reports Finlanders plan mass migration to Canada with about 20 000 settlers expected next year. The government will reserve roughly 100 000 acres of premium farmland in Alberta for their use. A separate note mentions Simon O'Donnell purchasing three carloads of high quality cattle for exhibition in Indianapolis from J Harrison and W Pinnell farms in Kansas Alabama.

Ottawa Ont Canada Alberta Simon O'Donnell Pittsburg Indianapolis W .O. Pinnell Kansas O'Donnell

Tribute by Chadwick on Bill Anthony Death in Central Park

John P. Chadwick recalls Bill Anthony a longtime army and marine corps veteran and former Maine chaplain. Anthony reportedly died by his own hand in Central Park after a period of unemployment and despair. He left a note about his wife Dell and a photo of a young woman, and was survived by Mrs. Anthony and their child Bill.

New York John P. Chadwick Maine Bill Anthony Central Park Anthony W Dell Anthony Mane Sigsbee

Pawned Her Diamonds

Frank Zingler of 211 Sanders sr arrest at the request of his wife for assaulting her and her sister. He was fined 10 dollars in police court and his wife paid 90 and posted a pair of diamond rings for costs. She said she did not want to live with him and later filed for divorce.

Frank Zingler Sanders Sr Baker

Burglars Steal Jewelry From Chicago Mansion

Porch climbing burglars robbed the residence of August Eagle Friday night during supper, taking more than 2000 dollars in jewelry and sealskin garments from the Chicago mansion. The thieves escaped after the theft.

Chicago August Eagle

Nye sues Western Union for alleged vote selling messages

ST. PAUL Minn Nov 3 Frank M Nye ex county attorney Hennepin county Minneapolis sues Western Union for forty thousand dollars alleging the telegraph company carried messages charging him with selling his vote The action seeks damages and accuses the firm of improper conduct in handling political messages.

Western Union ST. Paul Minn Frank M. Nye Hennepin County Minneapolis The Mesages

Esch opposes Roberts seating and local notes

Congressman Esch of Lacrosse Wisconsin fights seating of Roberts. Chicago Japanese seek to open a tea garden in Jackson Park. Nashville pension fraud case involves Rosetta Horton seeking pardon from President McKinley. St. Louis man James T. Roberts killed R A Simson Friday. Appleton Wisconsin resident John Dalke sues two neighbors amid witch accusation. Notorious New York thief W H Watson captured in Houston Texas.

Esch Lacrosse Wis Roberts Chicago Jackson Park McKinley Rosetta Horton Nashville Tenn James T. Roberts St. Louis R. A. Simson John Dalke Appleton W. H. Watson New York Houston Tex

Union Trust Company Listed as Fully Compliant and Strong

The Union Trust Company is fully compliant with incorporation law, with a capital of 600000 dollars and stockholders liable for 660000 dollars more, plus an accumulated surplus of 150000 dollars. Directed by state courts and auditors, it operates in all trust roles and handles property, rents, taxes, and other costs with reliability. Officers include Henry Eitel as President, John H Holliday as Vice-President, Howard M Foltz as Treasurer, and Charles S. McBride as Secretary.

the Union Trust Company Henry Eitel John H. Holliday Howard M. Foltz Charles 8S. M'Bride

Contests Aimed for Arkansas Event on November 25

Fragmentary copy notes a $250 000 amount and a November 25 reference tied to contests in Little Rock Arkansas. No clear names or details beyond location and date.

Little Rock Ark

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