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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1904
Page
6
At the Indiana state fair track the major event features Indiana bred pacers Lan e and Major C in a high profile match. The Wednesday program includes a top headliner and ten free for all events across Thursday and Friday with purses around 1,000 dollars each and total purses approaching 11,000 dollars.
Opie Reid, famed author of humorous novels, joins a slate of speakers including Secretary of War Taft and Secretary of the Treasury Shaw. Indiana campaign events will feature Senators Foraker Hopkine Kittridge and Commissioner Yerkes among others. The group plans to spend three days touring the state delivering speeches to rally supporters.
Shannon, secured by St Toile from the St Pavvan, draws praise as a versatile base runner and one of the National League’s best stealers. Fans recall his days in Indianapolis when he was known as Watty, covering ground between second and third and thrilling with speed and hustle.
Fred Raymer covers second base for the Baston Soma Jonge tram while Phil Geier, the Washington boy in his first year as a big leaguer, patrols the outfield. Geier is a clever lateielder and strong hitter, with SS Paul experience last year. Raysner works well and needs no comment.
Speaker Cannon has four more appearances linked to Indiana week including South Bend Evansville and Terre Haute. An effort is underway to secure his talks at each city as part of a statewide speaking tour.
A chaotic account describes a clash where Indiana Hoosiers score against Russian forces amid confusion on a western battlefield. The report notes dubious advantage shifts, with both sides claiming momentum as strategic aims unfold and spectators observe from Lautsville.
A cluttered summary of American Association and National League standings, with Sunday results including Chicago, Milwaukee, St Louis, Indianapolis, and Cincinnati games. Scheduled matches list venues such as Louisville, Columbus, Minneapolis, Evansville, and Washington with scattered scores and notes on rain and delays.
Ray Fry of the New York A C won the standing broad jump setting a new world record of 11 feet 1½ inches. The event highlighted the club’s strong field and Fry’s banner performance.
Crown Point visitors and residents mingle with Kansas City guests at gatherings. Engagements and upcoming weddings feature Miss Helen Lixby and Chaslis Mhreckt, and Dale and May Fletcher announce nuptials. Mrs Verdinand L. Adam and families travel between Wisconsin, New York, and local stops as social rounds continue.
The fashion plate duo Englishs Dark Kelley and Violette headline the Grind Week program, drawing praise for stunning costumes and a polished act. They return from a national tour and have won fans in Indianapolis with their refined style and new song selections.
The article previews a rich program at the Park featuring Harvey company with Wanted a Groom, Johnson and Scott in Hebrew farce, Brak and Rohnow, and a striking five Bolletosisters gymnastic act. It highlights Eve of the season with Ziegler’s management, burlesque by the Majestic troupe, and a finale musical farce For Girls Any with lavish costumes. Entities include Ziegler, Harvey company, Majestic burlesquers, Park venue, and the Bolletoser sisters.
From a nervous prostration, Mr Spahr born near Columbus D he was 11 years old. He studied at Amherst Columbia and Leipsic. For years he served as associate editor and editor at Outlook. Last winter he purchased Current Literature and worked hard. health declined. He went to Europe for rest and on returning he committed guilds.
A Cincinnati Enquirer style piece surveys Republican campaign novelties from badges to games. It notes items mocking Roosevelt, such as glasses badges and a “president making” card set, with others portraying Fairbanks, and includes a quip about a Brass Baggage Check style device and the robophone. The article catalogs crass items before editorials on party strategy.
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