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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Nov 28, 1899

Page

8

Record Beaten in 48-Hour Bicycle Race in Kansas City

Bert Repine of Nashville seized a lap after a late sprint and set a new record of 96 1 1 3 miles, surpassing Charles Miller’s previous mark. Oscar Julius finished one lap behind with Miller, Lawson, Wealler close behind as several riders quit due to mishaps and tire damage.

Kansas City Dixie Bert Repine Nashville, Tenn Charles W. Miller Oscar Julius Repine Milier Julius Lawson Wealler

Why is McCoy Talking Fight in New York

Promoter talks of a Maher Ruhlin matchup at the Lenox Broadway club within two months with a $5,000 purse and 3 percent of receipts. Billy Madden supports the offer while Bully Brady reportedly accepts the same terms. Maher says McCoy appears confident and aims to schedule the bout within three weeks.

New York Peter Maher Ruhlin Lenox Broadway Broadway Club Brady Billy Madden Kim McCoy Billy Maher Best McCoy Billy Brady Bady

Jeffords Leads Into First Headed Armstrong Appearance

A fragmentary report notes Jim Jeffords in an appearance linked to Armstrong, with Monday as a scheduling reference. The readable text hints at a lead-in moment but lacks full context or details.

Jim Jeffords His Armstrong

Sharkey Won’t Return Soon After $1000 Weekly Nod Pay

New York November 28 Sharkey has fully recovered from his punishment by Jeffries but is unlikely to fight soon. Promoter Tom O Rourke notes Sharkey earns about 1000 dollars weekly at a theater for merely nodding at performances. He expects to schedule a comeback after the engagement ends, possibly in Chicago.

New York Sharkey Jeffries Tom O’rourke Fitzsimmons

Work on the Park Begins at Steffen Property

Crews started site prep on the Steffen property on East Washington Street for a baseball park under President Watkins. Some nearby owners threaten legal action, though Watkins expects no major obstruction. Union carpenters urge a union contractor as Hast end residents plan further protests and a court appeal is possible.

Steffen E. Washington

Bray wins 110 pound Indiana championship in Alhambra match

Sam Murburger refereed a Monday night match at Alhambra hail where Bray defeated Meyers in 45 minutes for the Indiana 110 pound title. Meyers was weakened by repeated Nelsons and carried from the mat claiming an injury.

Sam Murburger Alhambra Hail Meyers Bray Indiana Nelsons al Moore Joe Brennan Chicago McKinley Soden Boston Tonquirer Indianapolis Watty Casper Jean Johnnie Richie St. Louis Memphis

Master stroke claim on Aguinaldo spy Buenca mino

Col. Charles L. Jewett of New Albany asserts the capture of Aguinaldo's secretary of state Buenca mino was the war’s master stroke. He praises Buenca mino as shrewd and wealthy, yet notes his popularity waned beside Aguinaldo. He also comments on Filipino character and Otis's visibility. A Y M I unit elected officers in St Patrick's hall with Joseph Clark as president. A ladies auxiliary re-elected officers. Tennessee moves to bronze statue for Gen W B Hazen atop Stone River monument.

Charles L. Jewett New Albany Denison Aguinaldo D Buencamino Buencamino Col. Jewett Capital Council St. Patrick's Hall Joseph Clark Cornelus Dawson Bert J. Smith William Courtney Thomas Courtney Daniel McGrath Leo Keene John Dugan Inside Sentinel John Raftery Ladies' Auxiliary of Hazen Nashville Tenn W. B. Hazen Dewey Stone River

Hobart's Life Insured For 155000 In Death Claims

In Paterson New Jersey on Monday the executors of the late vice president received 100000 from Equitable Life and 35000 from New York Life insurance companies.

Hobart’s Paerson N. J Equitable Life Insurance Company New York Life Insurance Company

NEW CHURCH OFFICERS Elected for Christchurch and Other Flocks

The article lists elected church officers for Christchurch St Pauls Grace Cathedral and Holy Innocents. Names include W A Taylor D T Bacon J L Beneke B B Peck C A Ludlow C E Merrifield W D Pratt G W Sloan J K Lilly A Q Jones T L Sullivan Charles Maguire M Db King J A Barnard S M Winters W J Holliday E C Miller Allen W Conduitt G Bannon F A Lorenz S M C Pennickle K John Pennickle and Davis as vestrymen.

Christchurch W. A. Taylor D. T. Bacon J. L. Beneke B. B. Peck C. A. Ludlow Cc. E. Merrifield W. D. Pratt G. W. Sloan J. K. Lilly St. Paul’s Church A. Q. Jones T. L. Sullivan Charles Maguire M. Db. King Grace Cathedral Mr. Munson W. H. Archdeacon L. Howland J. Long Mr. Walmsley Holy. Innocents Church G. Bannon F. “al Lorenz Sis Curt Pennickle John. .Pennickle Davis

Dr Goodwin Discusses McKinley Visit and Press Feud

Dr. Goodwin addresses The Sun rebutting claims about McKinley’s Illinois trip and wine at a brewer’s table. He defends the president as a figure for all people and criticizes the army tent, saying it should be abolished, while noting friendly ties with the editor of the Voice.

R Voice Chicago T. A. Goodwin THE SUN Beecher Dr. Goodwin McKinley Illinois

Births and deaths listed with multiple couples and ages

Birth announcements for numerous couples with addresses and newborn genders. Deaths are listed with ages and ailments. Marriage licenses include Thomas Fitzgerald with Hanna Moriarity and other couples. The column shows names, ages, addresses, and brief causes or notes.

Thomas Fitzgerald Hanna Moriarity William A. Lawrence Anna D. Caldwell Robert Raymond Foster Florence A. Liebert Emily Hubert Mertz Susana Frances Strebel John H. Scanlon Anna C. Ferriter Clarence R. Coleman Edith Stokes

Funeral of William A. Foley at Crooked Creek Church

The funeral for William A. Foley was held Tuesday morning at Crooked Creek Presbyterian Church following his death from grief in Broad Ripple on Sunday. Large turnout reflected the community’s sorrow for the longtime Broad Ripple resident.

William A. Foley Broad Ripple Crooked Creek Presbyterian Church

Barn Fire Damages Hadley Property. Horses Saved

A one-and-a-half story brick barn owned by Dr. Evan Hadley at 512 N Delaware Street partially burned Tuesday morning after an overheated stove. Hay and feed were consumed, but the horses were saved. Damages are estimated under 150 dollars.

Br. Hadley Evan Hadley Delaware St

Streetcar Expansion Aims to Double Track to Keystone

After years of suspense, the E. Tenith street line will acquire a second track the full distance. The firm has many workers laying an extra track from Woodruff Place to Keystone Avenue. There is talk of extending the line to Brightwood where rapid growth hosts demand for service. Locals in the area prefer transit to leather tickets.

E. Tenith-st Woodruff Place Keystone-ave E. Tombst Brightwood

SHE WEDS A HERO

New York reports Miss Mabel Flynn of Fort Hamilton New York married Ensign Albert Marshall United States Navy on November 14 in Hong Kong China The couple met aboard the battleship Massachusetts during the Spanish American War Flynn traveled from Fort Hamilton via San Francisco to Hong Kong and announced her engagement earlier This romance spanning oceans culminated in a formal marriage reflecting wartime ties and social circles.

New York Hong Kong China Mabel Flynn Fort Hamilton N. Y Albert Marshall United States Navy Miss Flynn Massachusetts Ensign Marshall Manila Pacific

Shooting at Ezra Moore Sparks Lynching Pursuit

In Plymouth Ohio Monday evening Constable William Smith and Marshal John T. Conklin arrived to arrest Ezra Moore. Moore shot Smith dead and wounded Conklin in the face and shoulder before fleeing. Bloodhounds have been released and a lynching is anticipated if Moore is captured.

Plymouth. O William Smith Ezra Moore John T. Conklin Smith Moore Conklin

Buggy Highwayman Robberies Reported in Chicago

Police say Richard Murphy and Fred Witt the alleged buggy highwaymen have caused three more robberies. Victims include Miss Jennie Arnold robbed of a pocketbook and $2 Mrs Ernest Clearage robbed of $14 and Mrs Kate O Connor robbed of a cake of soap and a package of yeast.

Chicago Richard Murphy Fred Witt Jennie Arnold Ernest Clearage Kate O'Connor

Murderer at 12 in Elekton prompts young arson investigator

Nov 28 Elekton Ky Monday afternoon Monroe Cox a white 12 year old slashed Sol Daniel a colored boy with a pen knife in a violent fatal assault over a minor dispute.

Elekton Monroe Cox Sol Daniel

Smallpox Case Detected at Wesleyan University Dormitory

A smallpox case was found Monday night in the Wesleyan University dormitory in Delaware O where the dormitory and seminary were placed under quarantine as students left the building.

Delaware Wesleyan University

Free Gold Watches For Sun Subscribers Contest

The Sun offers a free gold watch to every boy and girl who secures 32 new subscribers by Christmas Eve December 24. Watches are American Waltham models, with ten year guarantees, sold by Jeweler J. C. Sipe. Contest rules require in office registration, four month subscriptions, no prepayment, verification of lists, and disqualification for false names or late delivery.

Indianapolis J. C. Sipe Waltham SUN THE Sun’s Watch Department

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