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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1909
Page
2
George Sutton of Chicago scored a 2 in Madison Square Garden to break the championship balk line records. He surpassed his own 234 high, set three years earlier, and defeated Albert Cutler by 158 to 50 in the present professional run.
Rome Nov 26 Pope Pius X ordered a new canon law on marriages to be published before Easter. The terms remain secret but are believed to modify modernization rules on mixed Catholic non Catholic unions. The law would recognize only marriages performed by a priest and cast doubt on unrecognized unions.
In a Crafton Independent versus Ingram Juniors football game in Crafton two players suffered serious injuries as a near riot broke out over a close call. Erle Meadows of Ingram broke his collarbone and dislocated a shoulder while Paul Wilson of Ingram dislocated his hip. Police arrived to quell the melee and calm returned.
Mickey Gannon of Pittsburg defeated Unk Russell of Philadelphia in the final bout of an all star show at the National Athletic Club. Tommy Sullivan broke his right hand on Jack Fitzgerald in the first round and the bout was stopped. Joe Seiger refereed as Wan defeated Jack Hanson in a furious six round bout. Charles Harvey from Chisago beat an unnamed opponent.
An advertisement touts Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a pure non stimulant remedy for kidney liver and bladder troubles. It claims vegetable herbs standard purity and a sworn statement with each bottle and notes sale at drug stores in two sizes fifty cents and one dollar.
Free sample bottle of Swamp-Root is offered by Kilmer & Co to readers, with a booklet about kidneys. The ad invites writing with a note to Indianapolis Daily Sun and promises information on kidney health.
Harry Tracey of this city wins a fast bout in under twenty minutes while Harry Gitch of New York is sidelined with a sprained wrist and cannot meet Joe Seiger. Young Loughrey of this city defeats Billy Donovan of Kensington in the final at the Nonpareil Athletic club.
John W. Rohrer, born March 5, 1823, died at his home in Kittanning Pennsylvania. He was the oldest newspaper editor in the state.
An old ad claims a single solution to cure a cold in one day. It promotes Bromo Quinine as a laxative and urges readers to note the signature of E. W. Grove, a brand used worldwide. The brief copy emphasizes quick relief and universal use.
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw accuses Harry Thaw of hiding funds, pressing to seize her furniture, and blocking an annulment. She says she visited Matteawan alone, listened as he named a furniture demand and discussed doctors, isolation, and alleged Wall Street gambling while she struggles on $70 weekly.
Philadelphia November 21 Pennsylvani wound up the football season with a 17 to 6 victory over Cornell in a mud filled game. The first half tied 6 to 6 with Cornell scoring early after a fumbled on site kick.
Elkhart Indiana officials reaffirmed the gambling ban despite rumors of a repeal. Police Commissioner Hoffman denied consent to reopen gaming and said attempts to operate will be met with raids and prosecutions. Police expect brief lapses but remain on alert to curb any gambling activity.
A condensed slate lists Butler over Wabash and several regional results. Notable items include Butler 12, Wabash. Culver M A 2, Ohio Northern 0. Notre Dame 0, Marquetts 0. Carlisle 32, St. Louis 0. Pittsburg 5, Syracuse 5. Gettysburg 38, Muhlenberg 18.
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