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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1902

Page

10

Ramblers dominate Independent bowling league standings

The Ramblers swept six straight games from the Prospects to lead the Independent bowling league on Wednesday night. Alcazars defeated Standards in four games, while the Deweys sank to last place after a Columbias victory.

Clubs Ramblers Tish-I-Mingo Royals Columbias Prospects Alcazars Centrals Abies Stone Palace Standards Tin Deweys da Eed Deweys

Draw in 20 rounds for Feltz and Dougherty in Savannah

Tommy Feltz and Dan Dougherty fought 20 rounds to a draw in Savannah on Wednesday night. Ben Jordan challenged Terry Mc Govern for a 20 round bout before the National Sporting Club of London, the match to include a side bet. Tim Callahan beat Benny Yanger in a six round Philadelphia bout Wednesday night with Callahan's speed puzzling his rival.

Tommy Feltz Dan Dougherty Savannah Ben Jordan Terry McGovern National Sporting Club of London Tim Callahan Benny Yanger Philadelphia Callahan

Sparkle Esher Wins Castle ton Selling Stakes at Morris Park

Sparkle Esher won the seventh Castle ton selling stakes at Morris Park on Wednesday. The race drew leaders including Lady Scarlet Lily and Homestead as contenders in a tight finish. Judge McGurk steered the winner to a clear victory as oddsmakers posted 7 to 2.

Sparkle Esher Castleton Morris Park John McGurk Scarlet Lily Homestead

Desperate Finish Tops Worth Meeting as Scarlet Lily Wins

President Perkins of the Latonia jock ey club returned from the east and hinted at a $5,000 purse for a Hermis versus McChesney three year olds match. Crescens targets a new trotting mark at Memphis with owner George Ketcham driving. Edith W set a world record pace in 2 05 at Memphis for a free for all.

Worth Scarlet Lily Perkins Latonia Jockey Club Latonia Club Hermis McChesney Crescens Memphis George Ketcham Edith W Frank Jones

Princeton Defeats Dickinson 23 to 0 in New Jersey

Football gossip notes Princeton beat Dickinson 23 to 0 at Princeton New Jersey with end runs by Princeton backs as Tigers struggled against the line. Penn upset by Navy 10 to 6 at Annapolis in a fierce contest with their quarterback kick blocked throughout the first half.

Princeton Dickinson N. J Tigers University of Pennsylvania Annapolis Middies Annapolis Quakers

Crafter’s deformity led to fatal fall in Bronx home

Baltherer Kummer, a 41 year Bronx tailor, warned his feet would kill him. He lived with feet turned in after years of sitting. He fell while going to fetch wood, landing on his head. Coroner ruled death indirectly caused by foot deformation.

New York Berry Kunmmer

Man Who Killed Custer Story Shown By Sioux Chief

Rev Philip Daloria, a former Sioux turned rector, recounted that Appearing Elk killed General Custer in the Little Bighorn battle. Elk described a last stand and a fall on a dead soldier, claiming the revolver taken from Custer was later identified as his. Appearing Elk died last spring.

Philadelphia Custer Elk Philip Daloria Flora D.D Mr. Daloria

Legendary club hosts cara party and reception in St Josephs hall

The Legendary club held a cara party and reception at St. Josephs hall on a Wednesday evening. The hall was beautifully decorated with prizes awarded to Mrs Harrington and Miss Lizzie Rickoff and Messrs Moorehead and Harrington in euchre, and to Miss Layman, Miss Snipp and Messrs Mess and Jarboe in progressive cinch.

St. Joseph's Hall Harrington Lizzie Rickoff Moorehead Layman Snipp Mess and Jarboe

Strain of a Cowboy Elopement Ends in Gun clash

A Nebraska cowboy eloped with his employer’s daughter. The furious father shot the groom in the hip. A preacher married the couple as the doctor searched for the bullet, then the preacher fired at the father and drove him away. A dramatic rural tale echoes Lochinvar in severity. A firebird specimen was found near Mrs. O J Davis, four feet wingtip to wingtip. New Castle Saving and Trust plans to begin business about November fifteenth.

Nebraska Lochinvar New Castle British Islands O. J. Davis

Democrats Charge Delay Over Dawson Farm Land Transfer

Democrats accuse Republicans of stalling final transfer of the Dawson farm site on Churchman Pike to avoid offending the South side and risk smallpox care this winter. Republicans deny the charge, saying action is delayed due to uncertain title and ongoing land options west of White River.

Dawson Dawson Farm Churchman Pike Ed Logsdon Board of Public Works Logsdon White River

Irish Question Sparks Turmoil in Commons Article

Turbulent session in the British house of commons over Irish grievances leads to caustic exchanges. Premier Balfour labels the Irish as a faction, while Thomas Power O'Conner and William O'Brien defend Ireland as a nation and reference a message from President Roosevelt noted by the US secretary. The exchange ends with procedural limits and calls for adjournment. The Boston letter from Cortelyou confirms the US president cannot attend the league event due to duties.

Thomas O’connor Ireland Britain Roosevelt Mons Henry Campbell-Bannerman Balfour Thomas Power O'Conner O’connor William O'Brien Cork United States United Irish League Boston O'Brien William O’brien House of Commions Cortelyou Congress GEO BI Cortelyou

Death of Charles Anderson at Brownsburg home

Charles Anderson aged 24 died Wednesday evening at his brother in law Oscar McVey's home at 2412 Talbott Avenue after a lengthy invalid condition. His family is from the Brownsburg area.

Charles Anderson Oscar McVey Talbott Ave Brownsburg

Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Cure for Humors

An old newspaper snippet touts the inward effects of humors as worse than outward. Hood's Sarsaparilla is advertised as eradicating all humors and curing their inward and outward effects. It is presented as a tonic whose merit is said to be everywhere established.

Tragic recall of Bradley family murder at Lawrenceburg

Lawrenceburg Indiana recalls the 1874 Bradley family slaying after a later murder of Jacob Miller and his wife and infant by a Big Four train. The case involved William McDowell who attacked Stella Bradley then and McDowell’s corpse-changing actions to implicate his brother. The ax used in the 1874 murder remains on display at the courthouse.

Lawrenceburg Ind Jacob Miller Babe Guilford Bradley Ohio River McDowell

Printing catalogs and magazines in the era described

Fragmentary OCR notes mention catalogs magazines and circulars from printing ventures. Names like Pratt Century and Saha appear in incomplete form, implying discussion of production or publishing materials rather than a full event. Further readable details are limited.

D. Pratt Century Build

Delays Threaten City Road Repairs On Massachusetts Ave

Commissioner Logsdon warns that major improvements planned for fall may not be finished this year without immediate action. Massachusetts and Virginia avenues face delays as Marion county construction and Western paving miss deadlines awaiting new plant setup. The Marion firm was ordered to appear before the board after weeks of minimal progress.

Logsdon Board of Works Massachusetts Ave Works Board Western Paving Company Marion Company Western Company

SUN liners offer low price with guaranteed results

An ad promoting SUN liners claims they are inexpensive with guaranteed results. It mentions contact options including Office 121 and a number in Ohio, suggesting a sales pitch aimed at quick purchase. The fragmentary copy emphasizes affordability and assurance.

Ohiost

For Sale Liners Results Guaranteed

An inserted promotional blurb promising results with the claim for sale liners. The note suggests trying the product with a guarantee.

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