Indianpolis Polo Opening Draws Big Crowd and Praise
The opening polo game at Tomlin gen hall drew over 2,000 spectators as Indianapolis defeated Anderson 8 to 4. A local rooter praised the Indianpolis polo team for its skill and noted the lively crowd, with ladies dominating the stands and the skating show afterward drawing attention. Bernie Cohen of the Marion club was also mentioned.
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Indianpolis
Tomlin
Apple
Bernie Cohen
la Marion
Evening Notes From An Unclear Page
Fragmentary line reads about honors and a new constellation for a vaulted dame. The text shows odd phrasing and names such as Anderson and Siide, suggesting a social or literary event with informal mottos like Feet up heads down, but details are largely unreadable.
Two High School Teams Ready for Tough Clash at Washington Park
Washington Park hosts a Thursday football showdown between two local rivals in top form. Shortridge and another high school prepare for a fierce battle with intense yell practice, key lineups listed and captains named.
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Washington Park
Karl ‘Pritchard
Shortridge
Bisher
Shank
Steele
L. T
Glaass
Weat
Rotter
Fortune
Bonham
Lafollette
T. Shideler
Dunning
Hamlet
L. H
Scott
J. Shideler
R. H
H. Clark
Duggan
F. B
Dean
Chicago Beef Merger Postponed Amid Wall Street Unease
In Chicago on November 2 the proposed merger of major beef packing firms was indefinitely postponed. Directors cited tight credit and uncertain Wall Street conditions along with unofficial White House opposition. The plan aimed to form a beef trust with about 500 million dollars in capital, with J P Morgan reportedly opposed.
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Chicago
Wall St
White House
Beef Trust
J. P. Morgan
Metzgers Deputies Appointed by Sheriff Elect Metzger
Sheriff-elect Robert Metzger announced Wednesday morning the appointment of deputies and staff. Richard P. Craft remains chief deputy, Joseph A. Dynes becomes execution deputy, William H. Harris new summons clerk, and Louis Kiefer William H. Lewis Walter West named riding bailiffs. James McNulty shifts to assistant turnkey, Jacob Kurtz head turnkey, night assistant turnkey W. E. Hunter, matron Lizzie Whiteman, previously retired, returns, and Moses Bush becomes stableman.
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Robert Metzger
Richard P. Craft
Joseph A. Dynes
A. B. Wiltsie
William H. Harris
Louis Hicke
Louis Kiefer
William H. Lewis
Walter West
West
James McNulty
John Kimball
Jacob Kurtz
W. E. Hunter
al Travis
Lizzie Whiteman Willl
Ella Randall
Miss Whiteman
Moses Bush
Bezenah to Clash With Munroe in Ten-Round Bout
Gus Bezenah, from Cincinnati, will meet George Munroe in a ten round bout at the Empire Thursday night. Bezenah, described as plucky, ran eight miles Wednesday morning to start circulation. Munroe will arrive Wednesday night for light work before the fight.
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Gus Bezenah
George Munroe
the Empire
Aittle
Bexenah
Kittie
Cincinnati
Mason will leaves $5 million to widow in New York
The will of Thomas H. Mason, a New York copper mining director who died November 15 at his home on 215 Madison Avenue, has been filed. He leaves his fortune, about $5,000,000, to his wife whom he married three years ago.
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New York
Thomas H.mason
Madison Ave
Short Thanksgiving Proclamation by Gov. Gage
Los Angeles reports a terse proclamation by California Governor Henry T. Gage designating November 27, 1902 as a legal holiday. The decree lacks any stated reason for the Thanksgiving observance, sparking speculation about the governor's failed renomination bid.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Henry. T. Gage
United States
Henry T. Gage
California
A. D
Gov‘ernor
Thanksgiving football clash tops Indiana sports slate
Polo shares center stage in Indianapolis sports notes as Notre Dame prepares to meet Purdue in the Thanksgiving game. Wrestler Frank Huesman, famed for Bowery acts, defeated local foes Van Sike and Reardon at the Empire. Muncie edged Elwood 5 to 4 to open the polo season, and San Francisco’s Hays Valley club posts a 5000 forfeit for the Corbett McGovern bout, the first forfeit recorded.
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Indianapolis
Notre Dame
Purdue
Frank Huesman
Bowery
the Empire
van Siike
Reardon
Newspaper Criticism Prompting City Officials in Indianapolis
Dr Eugene Buehler a city sanitarian warns Indianapolis newspapers hurt the city by lax law enforcement coverage. He notes published reports scare away potential new residents and business leaders, likening the impact to a smallpox siege and suggests business leaders may pressure the papers or even the mayor to stop the publications. A bystander adds that business leaders might press the mayor.
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Eugene Buehler
Indianapolis
Indianapola
Irvington Street Car Crash Near Belt Averts Injury
Fifty passengers on an Irvington street car narrowly escaped injury at 6 40 p m Tuesday at Washington Street and the Belt. A crash of two engines and the street car was averted by quick action of the engineers in reversing their engines. A panic among passengers followed as the engines stopped within feet of the car. Mrs James Wilson was slightly injured after being thrown from the car and trampled by other passengers. The motorman then tried to cross the tracks ahead of a north bound engine when the car was between the two engines. The trolley flew.
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Irvington
Washington-st
James ‘Wilson
Trials of Samuel Mitchell Against Woodmen of the World
In Yorkville, the case against Samuel Mitchell alleges injury from a goat during initiation at Hickory Grove camp. The incident involved a long-legged, spring-loaded goat that bucked and threw Mitchell, causing lifelong injuries. Also notes Marconi work at Tablehead with fleet from Carlo Alberto and a forthcoming message from Lord Minto to King Edward.
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Columbia
S. C
Samuel
Mitchell
Yorkville
Omaha
Hickory’ Grove
Halifax
Marconi
Tablehead
Carlo Alberto
Lord Minto
Canada
King Edward
Baron Krupp’s Final Words Reported in Papers
ESSEN Germany November 26 The papers describe Baron Krupp’s last words as I leave this world without hatred or grudge I forgive all who did me harm The report notes the statement was made before his death and attributed to the baron in local coverage with emphasis on forgiveness rather than bitterness
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Essen
Germany
Baron Krupp
First Snowstorm Hits Terre Haute and Princeton
Snow began at 5 a m and continued through noon in Terre Haute. In Princeton the special report notes a heavy snowstorm Wednesday, the first of the season.
Romance Marred White Man and Colored Woman Eloping Halted
In Rushville Indiana on November 26 Charles O'Brien a 32 year old white resident of Connerville and Mrs Eliza Payne colored wife of George Payne were arrested at Sandy Williams home as they attempted to elope. O'Brien claimed he loved her and would marry her. Mayor Stevens sentenced them to 30 days in jail. A separate item notes a currency call for national bank reports and a stray notice for household remedies and real estate listings.
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Rushville
Ind
Charles O'Brien
Connersville
Eliza Payne
George Payne
Sandy Williams
O'Brien
Stevens
Democrat Patrick OBrien Appointed To State Prison Board
Patrick OBrien, a Democrat from South Bend, has been appointed to the state prison board as director. A Republican secretary said the governor chose the Democrat because he is better fitted for the job than the available Republican.
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Patrick O'Brien
T Ker
C of
South Bend
Brien
Ebeker
District meeting parade and honors noted in fev article
A February district meeting is described with a large afternoon parade. Awards include first, second, and third prizes for teens. A banquet or large clams gathering drew about 1,500 attendees.
New Albany Liquor Trades Aid Sunday River Crossings
Louisville saloonkeepers aid New Albany residents on dry Sundays by offering ten cent car fare vouchers for a round of drinks across the river. Rumors say eager patrons ride the faster trains to reach Louisville saloons, where the card system allows cheap transit and a drink, highlighting strains on local transport and law enforcement after Nichol son law enforcement began.
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New Albany
Ind
Louisville
Banlans
Stra
New
Alba
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Indianapolis Vs. Muncie
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Geo
Monroe
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Representative Piano House
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Twentieth Cell Medical Science
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