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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1902
Page
8
Rumor spreads that Indianapolis loses polo franchise to another city and games may not be played here this winter. Manager Hornaday denies the claim and says the game will be staged in Indianapolis. The debate over securing Tomlinson Hall and local polo plans remains unsettled.
Close to first place in the Independent bowling league, a stumble left the team with six straight losses to the Tish-I-Mingoes at Washington alleys. The Prospects won four of six against the Alcazars at Pastime alleys and move ahead of the Ramblers as a result. President Ban Johnson spent Oct 16 in Cincinnati with attorneys, confirming the American league plans a New York team but withholding details.
The New York yacht club plans a Thursday meeting to decide Lipton's challenge. Harvard coach Farley has devised a "greased pig" play to curb the team’s fumbling problems as the All-American bowling trio aims for a record, having lost only three games.
Crescens ran a mile in 2.09% at Memphis. Taylor sold for 3000 dollars by Hermitage, Anderson. Kentucky jockey Lucien Lyne accused of throwing a race at Morris Park. McChesney, the eight year old, won a mile and an eighth for 1000 dollars at Chicago. Texas lawmakers push to ban poolrooms. King Edward spent hours inspecting stables at Egerton house and watched racing in the rain. Onward Silver set a two mile trotting record at Lexington of 4 24, Greenlander previous holder. Ed Corrigan ships 95 thoroughbreds from California to Kentucky stock farm. Worth Jockey Club of Chicago to offer 5000 purse for McChesney versus Hermis to decide supremacy of six year olds.
Indianapolis will host the Indiana state conference of charities and correction from November 17. The local executive committee is led by T. C. Day with members including W. R. N. Sylvester John H. Holliday and many others. Special committees will soon set meeting venues hotel rates invitations and program details led by chairs such as Harry J. Migan H W Kellogg Henry Kahn and M. L. Haines.
Police report crime rates during the festival week were below average despite large crowds. Visitors largely city residents, few suspicious characters seen, with detectives arresting any suspects. Concert season opens with the German club and Musik Verein at the German House next Wednesday under Prof. Alexander Ernestinoff.
Police report a mail pouch said to hold 50000 in drafts and bank checks plus money orders from Pittsburg to East Liverpool Oct 6, not arrived. A colored man offered a stolen check at the Dollar Savings Bank. he vanished before arrest. Government detectives investigate the theft.
The rabbit season runs mid October to January 1 with thousands of rabbits expected in the Indianapolis markets. Rabbits, cheap and plentiful, may substitute beef as prices soar, with bunnies at about 10 cents or three for a quarter. Poultry prices may ease as rabbit supply grows, while high beef and feed costs keep meat prices firm.
Maj David Castleman and Ada Mayo Bailey announce plans to marry in December in Lexington Kentucky. Bailey, daughter of Charles T Bailey, is a noted equestrienne who once stopped a runaway opera bus team in New York. Castleman, son of Gen John B Castleman of Louisville, has sisters Miss Alice Castleman and Miss Elizabeth Castleman.
Mansfield Ohio residents held a citywide coon hunt through Central Park and surrounding streets with about 1640 dogs. police chief Well led the chase, dogs of all breeds crowded the parade, overturning a popcorn wagon and upsetting fruit stands as the scent led to a restaurant kitchen.
Witnesses describe a violent scene as a pack of fierce dogs overturned tables and smashed objects, sparking a police and fire department response. The dogs fled to a chimney, leaving investigators unable to follow the scent.
Charles Cawley, 17, imprisoned in Pittsburg, is accused of killing his mother and four siblings in a brutal crime. While denying the charges, he details his air brake patent and envisions wealth, claiming a burglar killed the family and that the axe lay on the floor.
Classified ad copy touts sun liners with guarantees of results. It advertises two phones for 80 dollars and lists an office at 121 123 E Ohbiost, implying a sale or promotional offer.
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