Bowling Tournament Date Likely Postponed in Indy
Indianapolis leaders meet to discuss moving the national bowling congress from February 2 to accommodate the United Mine Workers of America convention. Mayor Bockwalter, president of the Indianapolis association and American Congress, will check with Secretary Wilson on miners’ stay and room availability at Tomlinson Hall by February 9. A contract for building alleys in the hall is to be awarded, and boosters will visit Chicago to drum up support for a larger turnout.
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Prince Alert Challenger Seeks Dan Patch Match in Memphis
Memphis dispatch reports Prince Alert owner Jas Hanley granted permission to match Prince Alert against Dan Patch in a $5,000 side race. Demarest hopes Prince Alert can beat many pacers in training and has challenged Dan Patch's owner. A local association offers a $2,000 purse if the match is arranged.
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Root Whiped Carter in Chicago Bout
Chicago, Oct 28 Jack Root defeated Billy Carter in a boxing match delivering a sharp burst of blows that ended in the early rounds. Root dominated with precise combinations and quick footwork to claim the victory in front of local fans.
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Chicago Champion Outpoints Brooklyn Opponent in Six Rounds
In a brisk six round matchup at the American Athletic Club Monday night, Chicagoan Root defeated Kid Carter of Brooklyn. Root used speed and clever footwork to keep Carter at bay leaving the Brooklyn man badly punished and hanging on at the final bell.
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Muncie Faces Football Scandal Over Greased Pants Claim
The second Earlham team alleges a Muncie player wore greased pants during last Saturday's game. In a single play the player was tackled by six opponents yet still scored a touchdown.
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Notre Dame Faces Key Tests Amid Injury Woes
Notre Dame shows a depleted squad after the Indiana Jam defeat and prepares for a major matchup as Chicago and Michigan loom. Chicago coach Stagg expects a win while a Culver player suffers a broken collarbone. Western football title action centers on Detroit and South Bend, with final practices set for Wednesday. Franklin University officials review charges raised by M. T. H. S. against their team and plan faculty consideration.
Prince Alert Sets Half Mile Record At Memphis Pacing Meet
Prince Alert established a new half mile pacing record at Memphis with Sir Albert, finishing in 57%4 seconds and earning $12,000 for the owner. The Latonia opening drew a fair crowd and long shots triumphed in three races. A gasoline lighting explosion in the betting ring caused a stampede. Ethylene showed speed at Chicago, six and a half furlongs in 1.19% on a track described as slow. Jockey Treanor suspension was lifted and he departed for San Francisco.
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Ban Johnson Prefers New York AL Club in Manhattan
Ban Johnson predicts an American league team will play in New York next season with a Manhattan ground and states his former AL players will stay. Names include Mathewson Donovan Wills Long Powell Barrett Leach Kittson and others. Young Erie lasts six rounds with Young Corbett in Philadelphia, kneeling to avoid a ko. Reds seek Sutthoff after fans urge trial next spring. his Hoosier pennant work suggests potential with Cincinnati.
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Vaudeville at the Grand Elevates an Evening
The Grand vaudeville this week features the Four Madcaps and the Voscarrys with acrobatic dancing and charming stage pictures. Rosécarrys impress with quiet poise while Laventier and Tomson provide bright dialogue. Dolan and Lenhart sparkle in a humorous sketch as Misses O'Reilly and Manning sing and West and Van Sielen offer music with mixed reception.
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Jefferson’s Indianapolis Visit Draws Empty Seats
Monday night at English's the audience was unusually sparse during Joseph Jefferson’s visit, a rarity in his Indianapolis appearances. Management did little beyond hosting an ordinary show while raising prices. The rivals’ program drew the expected enthusiastic demonstrations, and Jefferson did not mention retiring from the stage, aided by makeup to appear lifelike.
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Festival field on W Washington Street shrinks to ruins
The festival site now resembles a ruined Roman coliseum as grandstand entrances are torn down after closing. Lumber is being removed for reuse while few structures remain. Umbrellas, purses and cloaks were lost during the festival and some found by police. The grounds host Debreko street shows like Streets of Cairo and Streets of India preparing for a southern tour.
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Windy Zephyr Dictates News and Fires Across the Plains
A playful weather vignette describes a chil zephyr named Frost foretelling chill nights and a warmer tomorrow. The breeze claims power over newsboys and western folk, stirring chatter and urging fires before reaching Indiana.
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Impersonation Skill Tied to Dance Steps for Bob Acres Role
The quote notes that the young bachelor must imitate the part of Bob Acres and remain able to perform the required dance steps to be considered qualified, emphasizing the link between impersonation and movement.
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Austrian rail worker saved from California burglary charge
Denver reports that John Russ, an Austrian railroad grader, faced a California burglary case but, with new evidence from Denver, may be cleared. Jewelry linked to a recent theft sparked the arrest, yet letters and witness updates suggest the Russ pieces differ from those stolen, potentially freeing him.
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Runaway Girl Delights Park Audiences
Park audiences flock to the popular musical comedy A Runaway Girl with packed houses at every performance. The company delivers clever humor and pretty music, with continued shows scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday matinees and nights.
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Louise Willis
Nellie McHenry
Miss Dolly Jordan Tops Empire Burlesque Show
Miss Dolly Jordan performs at the Empire in a strong singing turn that stirs the gallery crowd into a disturbance prompting police escorting several patrons. The program includes two burlesques an olio with Miss Cooper and the Couture brothers performing dances acrobatics and contortions.
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Man Plants Trees With President Roosevelt
Pittsfield October 28 Mrs and Mrs John Elser of Dalton celebrate their golden wedding anniversary. Elser known for planting trees on major estates in Pittsfield Lenox and Stockbridge recounts planting with Murray Crane and President Roosevelt last month. He recalls the handshake and Roosevelt guiding the shovel. In 1889 the Elisers won a prize for Massachusetts largest family with 17 children 15 living at the time. Grandchildren number 47 and three great grandchildren. John Elser born in Germany and his Canadian wife are described by age in the account.
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Suicide over first wife faith in Getz tale
A New York report notes Rabbi Herman Getz aged sixty killed himself with carbolic acid rather than take a second wife, leaving a note wishing to join his first wife who died eleven months ago. The item mirrors other regional notices from Missouri and Pennsylvania about funerals and tragic deaths.
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Herman Getz
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Curious Pension Voucher From Tortoise Shell
U S consul in London sends a peculiar pension identification: a field tortoise shell labeled Bob Williams. The applicant in New Zealand claims the real name is William Wright, enlisted as Robert Williams, and says he kept the shell from the Shenandoah campaign and later gave it to Mrs Mary Johnson of Port Henry New York.
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Robert Williams
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Automobile Races Tarnished by alleged tampering
New York reports that early in Detroit a car driven by Alex Winter named The Bullet suffered tampering before a race. Winter says an altered electric ignition spark reduced speed, aiding rivals and costing him the victory.
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Alex Winter
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Printing services catalog listing by W. D. Pratt
An advertisement for High Grade Printing offering catalogs magazines circulars and newspapers printing services. Located in Century Building with contact by W D Pratt.
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For Sale Miscellaneous and Real Estate Highlights
Notice invites readers to review the Sun’s Real Estate column on pages six and seven and the For Sale Miscellaneous listings at Union Station Dining Hall, offering convenient business opportunities and property deals to commercial readers.
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