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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1901
Page
9
Three affidavits accuse William Meyer of embezzling baseball funds. He and his brother, Meyer Bros., run a furnishing business and owe Chicago and New York firms $18,000. Personal books show $16,000-plus in debts, with only $600 exempt.
In Marion Indiana the second annual state golf tournament drew players from Indianapolis Marion Muncie and Terre Haute. Qualifying rounds on Thursday saw all eight Indianapolis entrants and all eight women qualify. Mrs Harry New the state champion won the special prize for the qualifying rounds by finishing 18 holes in 112.
At Detroit on Thursday Alexander Winton lowered the world mile record to 1 minute 12 seconds 2 fifths, clocking 1 12 2 5. Henri Fournier of France drove six miles in New York Thursday night. The record pace included a slow mile of 7 minutes 8 3 5 and a fast mile of 1 minute 6 4 5.
Tommy White and Benny Yanger have signed for a one round bout under the West-end Athletic Club to be held in St Louis for the second week of November. Martin Duffy and Dave Barry are matched for a fifteen round bout Thursday before the West-end club.
The M T H S and Wabash college open at Newby Oval with Wabash seeking revenge for last season defeat. Krull sidelined by a minor injury. Franklin and Hanover clash at Hanover with expectations of a tough game. Notre Dame appears strong as a solid unit. Purdue prospects shift McManus to guard, Richel faces challenge. Rose Polytechnic to replace three players, Butler’s squad expected to be formidable.
Irish champion athlete John Flanagan threw the discus 124 feet in St Louis on Thursday, breaking his own previous record and setting a new mark for the event.
Fort Wayne track results feature George Green defeating Tommy Ryan on a foul. J.T. Mitchell held the standing distance at 35 feet 10 inches for years. Fort Wayne crowds enjoy races as Transylvania stakes and two year old futility progress at Lexington. Ed Foust leads Erie club shoot at Huntington. Manager George Davis signs with Chicago. Hugh Duffy quits Milwaukee post for Boston. All-American league beats Nationals 4 2 at Marion. Washington Park set for Saturday games with lineup for American and National teams.
Santos-Dumont and his balloon drew a crowd in Paris as he ascended and navigated above the city for more than an hour. Reported to have perfect control of the machine he sailed at will. He plans to attempt the Aero Club grand prize today.
Aaron Horowitz of Rzyamaznow Galicia declares he is the heir to the late Bishop Horowitz of San Francisco. The bishop emigrated 50 years ago, became a priest then bishop, and died recently leaving 7.5 million dollars. With no known heirs, the funds are in chancery as two lawyers travel to America to pursue the claim.
Tommy Ryan dropped a sixth round foul decision to George Green in Kansas City on Thursday night.
New Orleans report notes Miss Johanna Fitzgerald a 27 year public school teacher who was vaccinated before the term. She fell ill three days after and died from lockjaw, prompting a local campaign against mandatory vaccination.
I N Barker a prominent breeder of poultry and livestock in Thorntown Ind is reported prostrated by a light stroke of paralysis while attending the state fair and is now recovering.
Henry Opach of St. Louis said on Thursday night that McKinley received his due. He added that a hostile crowd would have lynched McKinley if police had not detained him.
Bunting goes up in downtown streets for the carnival as Hale fire lighters arrive Sunday morning from Kansas City with Mayor Reed and Chief Hale. Work has begun on the seven story tower for the exhibits. The grotesque parade Monday night is expected to be larger than planned with many new organizations joining. A crew is erecting the enclosure around the state house for the beautiful orient shows.
An advertisement touts Dr A W Chase's Ointment as a remedy for burning feet. It claims immediate relief from heat and irritation, offering rest and comfort. Sold at druggists for 150 cents per box or by Time We Chase Medicine Co.
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