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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1901
Page
8
Frank Smith, a colored man living near Castleton, died Tuesday after being shot Monday night by his half brother Robert Smith. Coroner Brayton and Deputy Knox declared a self defense verdict after investigations Tuesday and Wednesday. Witnesses, except Frank's wife, report hearing two shots.
George H. Phillips, once King of the corn pit, starts over on the Chicago board of trade to settle debts of about 150000 dollars from his old firm. He assumes obligations, aims to clear every cent this year, and will run a commission business while rebuilding his fortune.
Representative Overstreet won treasury permission for a new building now between the main office and mailing department to house all postal business. The additional structure should be ready by December 1. Rural mail delivery in Marion county will be extended to cover the entire area, and he is preparing a list of improvements to send to Washington.
Chief Hale and his Kansas City firemen famed for the Paris exposition will visit Indianapolis by invitation of the Commercial club a Kansas City dispatch says Secretary Hunt of the club is unsure what the telegram means President Appel of the Board of Trade reportedly handled a fire chiefs convention proposal Appel is currently out of the city
In St. Cloud Minnesota on Tuesday September 25 lightning struck a schoolhouse prostrating teacher Charles Weibner and 36 pupils. The building was wrecked but did not catch fire.
Democratic attorneys file brief in Fort Wayne charter case with the Supreme Court contending that appointing the police judge would set a precedent to make all Indiana judicial offices appointive, violating the constitutional mandate that all judges are elected. The brief warns against undermining the independence of the judiciary and stresses the elective nature of Indiana’s courts.
Fragmentary OCR cites a bad taste in the mouth taking berialt a Stomach and Liver Tab resale by all druggists. The text is unclear but indicates a general product sale or notice involving medical tabs. No clear date, place, or organization could be identified from the readable fragments.
E D Morgan sailed Columbia for a measurement spin revealing a 43 second handicap over the 30 mile course. Shamrock challenges reinforced by Lipton’s praise, while bets favor the defender at 5 to 4. Both yachts tested sails and rigging ahead of the first race on Thursday amid strong public betting and club standings across major teams and cities.
A trust in baseball and professional athletics is being organized by National League magnates led by Andrew Freedman of the New York club and Hart of the Chicago club. The plan envisions merging the National and American leagues to form the National athletic club with capital stock around 56 million dollars.
The Independent bowling league in Indianapolis begins its most prosperous season with eight clubs, up from six. Eight matches are slated for Wednesday night including Deweys versus Ramblers City club and Prospect against Tishimingoes Turner as players report in top form after summer practice.
In New York Willian C Whitney's quitting the English turf is seen not as the true reason. The bitterness stems from harsher attitudes toward American horses riders and trainers by officials. Americans hope other horsemen follow Whitney, a leader in British sports esteem. The Sportsman in London notes his retirement will be regretted by English sports.
Chicago on September 25 reports Mayor Harrison will not permit a resumed boxing scene. He did not veto the Thompson athletic committee ordinance, but that action does not lead to boxing events. No new boxing allowed beyond current levels.
In Decatur Illinois on September 25 the Three I league reported a successful season with about $2,000. Terre Haute the champions will receive a silver cup. Bill Krieg of Terre Haute was barred from the league after alleging other teams threw games to defeat Terre Haute in the title race.
In San Francisco on September 25, Jeffries crushed Jim Kennedy in two and a half rounds. Kennedy landed solid blows in the first round, but Jeffries focused on the body, finishing with powerful swings that left Kennedy unable to continue.
Evansville hosts a 2:50 trot with $1,000 purse and a 2:40 pace at Leola also for $1,000. Dr. Monical won. Knox county fair races began on Tuesday with Wild Tartar taking the half mile. Bert Hamert captains and Leslie Maxwell manages the M. G. H. second football team. call for more schedule focus. Carl Gibbs named new manager of the S. H. S. athletic association. Ted Sullivan returned from the East seeking players for Cincinnati and other National League clubs. Coulter, Daugherty, O’Brien and Hurley signed for Cincinnati. Dave Berry and Martin Duffy will not fight in Lafayette Wednesday. church element halted it.
Lincoln cylinder arrangements are under way in Springfield for the twelfth removal of Abraham Lincoln’s remains. The casket will be set in a concrete base, surrounded by an iron cage, and Robert T. Lincoln urges permanent burial to protect the tomb from interference.
In St Louis on Tuesday Judge Henderson awarded John H. Bobb ninety five thousand seven hundred fifty seven dollars and 15 cents against the estate of his father the late Charles Bobb. The estate has faced litigation for over 30 years. Administrator Garrard Strode reports no assets and doubts collection possible.
Torcat the French comedian headlines at the Grand as the best act of the week. J. K. Emmett and Lottie Gilson star in The Outpost at Park, with strong company performances. T. J. Myers prepares At the Old Cross Roads for the Park’s late week run after a successful eastern premiere. The Bowery burlesquers at the Empire stage a show praised for decent performances.
A brief ad notes Cascarets Candy as a medicine that cleanses the body inside and keeps it pure. Described as cathartic, cleansing, and regulating. Druggists offer boxes for 10c, 25c, and 50c.
A Meyer and Kiser special reports on copper and equity mood in New York. Copper prices are seen as potentially stable amid a healthy U.S. copper trade while private crop estimates are unfavorable. London markets show steadiness, with bullish bursts on Atchison and Manhattan, and Treasury liquidity relief cited as bank gains expected.
Cape Town reports fifty fusiliers attacked Commandant Delarey at his Duckersfontein headquarters on September eighteenth, but he and his family had fled. The Boers continue to recruit in the southern Cape Colony. The State medical board notified several men to show cause why licenses secured on false pretenses should not be revoked. It also ordered osteopaths without licenses to apply by November first or face consequences.
Columbus committee chosen by Mayor Hinkle on Tuesday night proposes a McKinley memorial building on the Ohio State University campus. The project aims to cost at least 60,000 dollars and will seek public subscriptions for funding. The building will honor McKinley and focus on industrial arts.
An advertisement from J. W. Brant Co. promotes Dr Wheeler's Nerve Vitalizer as a cure for epilepsy, nervous disorders, and sleeplessness. It cites Jessie Zorahood of New Holland, Ohio, who supposedly recovered after four years of seizures and consulting physicians. The copy urges readers to request proof and to buy at one dollar per bottle.
London dispatch reports Truth states on Wednesday that Mr. Roosevelt promises to become one of the greatest American presidents.
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