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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1900

Page

8

Indianapolis May Not Be Admitted To The American League

The story reports that Indianapolis may be excluded from the American League next season as the National League-backed circuit considers two plans. One moves Baltimore and Washington into the league. the other expands the American League eastward to play in National League cities while those teams are away. The rumored outcome would exclude Indianapolis from the league, favoring clubs in Boston Philadelphia Baltimore Washington Cleveland Chicago St. Louis and Milwaukee.

Indianapolis National Association Baltimore Washington Boston Philadelphia Cleveland Chicago St. Louis Milwaukee

American jockeys take five places in Newmarket races

In the first two races at Newmarket on Tuesday five places went to American jockeys. Elsewhere 200 horses are gathered in Atlanta waiting for the fall jockey club meet. Other notes include Vincennes University beating Evansville 33 to 0 and Lord Roseberry denying retirement. Topsy Hartsel will join Chicago lineup.

Newmarket London Atlanta Jockey Club Vincennes University Evansville Lord Roseberry Topsy Hartsel Chicago

Spendthrift Aged 2 Dead as Racing Lineage Noted

Spendthrift a two year old Kentucky stallion dies leaving 166 progeny with 141 winners and $795000 in prizes. Tom Sharkey offers to stop Gus Ruhlin in six rounds. Jack Chinn to start Latonia races in St Louis this fall. Paul Pons in New York seeking European laurels. Indoor racing rises with San Francisco coliseum. Kid McCoy traced from New York to London and possibly South Africa. Newport excitement follows James R Keene's St Cloud being killed after break. English American yacht championship set for next year. Hesiod bull Columbus XVI sold for 5050 at Kansas City show.

Tom Sharkey Gus Ruhlin Jack Chinn Kentucky St. Louis Kid McCoy New York State New York City New York Sun London South Africa Newport James R. Keene St. Cloud New York

Paris track bars Americans and English from race

Track managers in Paris forbid American and English riders from competing. McFarland, an American cyclist, could not race in Paris on Sunday with two French champions, yielding a blanket ban on all Americans and English.

Paris McFarland

Bryan plan to crush trusts outlined in Chicago speech

In Chicago on October 24, William J. Bryan set forth remedies against trusts. He urged federal licenses for interstate business, bankruptcy of monopolies, and enforcement of free list measures, arguing state and federal cooperation to curb cross state monopolies and protect the public.

Congress

Bryan at Baltimore Arrives Quietly for Easton Trip

Claiborne Md Oct 24 Bryan arrived early Wednesday from Baltimore on the Cambridge. A large crowd greeted him as he took the train for Easton despite rain that hindered Tuesday night Baltimore meeting. He plans to discuss trusts and imperialism, not money questions in Delaware or New Jersey.

Claiborne Bryan Baltimore Cambridge Bay Easton Delaware New Jersey

Senator Hanna accused in bribe claim as Towne testifies

In Chicago on October 24 the National Republican Committee received a sworn statement by W. W. Stafford of Oakland alleging Senator Hanna offered a bribe to Charles A. Towne to leave the Democratic party. Towne allegedly refused a $100,000 payment and a U.S. Senate seat for Minnesota. Hanna calls the claim false.

Natonal Republican Committee W. W. Stafford Oakland Cal Hanna Charles A. Towne Democratic Party Towne United States Senate Minnesota

American Barker Demonstrates Subtle Play in Drawn Game

Experts watching the match note Barker of the United States showed several fine points that could develop in the current section as both sides maneuver for a drawn result.

Barker

Harrison and Harris At Health Association Session

General Harrison and Addison C. Harris hosted the American Public Health Association meeting. Delegates in formal dress attended a program with Bryce delivering the annual address. Women attendees enjoyed carriage rides and luncheon at the Country Club.

Harrison Addison C. Harris American Public Health Association Bryce Country Club Greenwood Polk Dairy

Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets Ad Highlighting Child Use

The advertisement promotes Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as safe for all ages, including babies and young children, claiming to improve appetite, growth, and digestion. It cites testimonials from multiple parents, notes a 50 cent price, and urges use after meals for both children and adults.

Stuart G. H. Crossley Washington St Hoboken Erie County New York W. T. Dethlope Henry Karts

Race Horse Harry linked to Samantha Roberts marriage amid estate

An ornate Chicago marriage certificate ties Harry J. Wiley known as Race Horse Harry to Samantha J. Roberts. He is named legal husband and may share in her alleged estate if located. Last known he was transporting mules to the Boers. Jewelry reportedly left by Mrs Wiley is missing and her Brookside Avenue home mortgage shows $1.80.

Chicago Harry J. Wiley Harry Samantha J. Roberts

Missing Wife Report From Brownstown

Elihu Skinner of 229 South Noble Street reports his 22 year old wife left Brownstown for Indianapolis last Friday and has not appeared. Relatives say she was in good health. she stands five feet six inches, with dark eyes and hair, and wore a green and black dress.

Elihu Skinner S. Noble St Brownstown Indianapolis

Police Seek Ed ward Holman Missing Since Sunday Morning

Police seek 25 year old Ed ward Holman of 2535 N Senate Ave who left home Sunday morning to go downtown and has not been seen since. He is six feet tall and weighs 180 pounds and wore dark clothes.

Edward Holman Senate Ave Lee

Indianapolis Livestock Exchange Dissolved by Judge

Judge Allen on Tuesday dissolved the Indianapolis Livestock Exchange and revoked its corporate powers amid a prosecutor Pugh suit alleging unincorporated business activities. The ruling is expected to be appealed.

Two steamers collide in the Mediterranean sinking Faidherb

In fog on Tuesday night off Madrid the steamer Faidherb sank after a collision with Mitidjah and 24 passengers and crew drowned.

Terranean Madrid Mitidjah Faidherb Mediterranean

Firemen's Ball at Eureka Lodge October 31

The Eureka Lodge No. 34 Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen will hold a Firemen's Ball in Tomlinson Hall on Wednesday evening October 31. The arrangements committee includes Joe Farrell W T Screes Tom Sims Fred Clark W C Wat kins Frank Kirkhoff W O Johnson H C Weirick and Hugo Pfenning. A gold cane is donated for the Marion county legislative candidate with the most votes paid for at ten cents each at the ball. A desent time saves lives Dr Wood's Norway Pine Syrup promotes coughs colds and pulmonary diseases.

Eureka Lodge No Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen Tomlinson Hall Joe Farrell W. T. Screes Tom Sims Fred Clark W. C. Watkins Frank Kirkhoff W. O. Johnson H. C. Weirick Hugo Pfenning Marion County Legislative

Blacks Rally Behind Republicans At West-Side Meetings

Afro-American crowds fill three West-side gatherings on Indiana avenue as Nelson Crews of Kansas City urges support for the Republican ticket. He depicts slave-era wrongs and Lincoln’s legacy, while Mayor and attorney general figures attend, stirring partisan fervor among local Black voters.

Congressman Overstreet Tom Taggart Iron League Crews Abraham Lincoln Adlai Stevenson The Golden Circle Irving Lincoln John Brown Fred Douglass Taylor Kentucky Mr. Taylor

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