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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1899
Page
8
Wind-Tiefs topple Louisville in a decisive gridiron clash. Key players from both teams spark the score as the crowd watches a tight defensive battle and a late surge secures the victory for Wind-Tiefs.
The piece notes Dan's struggle in a game while Jim Corbett and Honest John Kelly stand to gain $6,000 each if Brooklyn wins the pennant after a $3,000 vs $6,000 spring wager. It laments the era of specialized pitching and praises past greats like Bobby Carruthers and Dave Foutz. Notre Dame warns of defeats to Purdue and Indiana, Earlham routs Richmond high school 27 to 0, DePauw scrambles to field players, signal practice underway, and Yale coaches press for better kickers as Billy Bull advocates changes to Chamblain and McBride's punt.
The Lagoon at Cincinnati plans a fistice rendezvous with 25 round bouts rivaling New York while Corbett and Joe Kennedy spar at the Waterford Astoria on Saturday for Admiral Dewey's benefit. Joe Cain defeated Gardner’s replacement McCue in New York to reach the limit. McCoy vs Choynski set for Chicago October 6.
At a vestry meeting Rev. G A Carstensen tendered his resignation as rector of St Pauls Episcopal Church. The move surprised many but was accepted with regrets as he plans a change beneficial to church and himself. He will serve until year end and may not leave the city. Aquilla Jones noted the resignation caused universal sorrow and dismissed schism talk.
Amusements review lauds Park's Thursday opening, praising Manager Samuels for a strong season highlight. Boyle and Graham deliver clever burlesque Sousa imitation, with the Nosses providing a musical specialty encores. Miss Fletcher’s illness halts The nominee but East Lynne headlines next week.
In Chicago on Thursday night a major blaze at Charles F. Gunther confectionery destroyed a large portion of an art and curiosity collection. About 250 female workers on upper floors escaped. several had near fatal moments. Total loss estimated at 150000 dollars. pleasure steamers R J Gordon and Ivanhoe also burned. Tross 32600.
SHREVEPORT La Sept 29 News from Coushatta states that the entire business portion of the place was destroyed by fire Thursday night Loss 200 000 dollars 200000
Report from Tampico says a mogul engine hauling a heavy freight derailed on the Cardenas mountain division and plunged into a gorge. Seven men are reported dead including the American conductor and engineer and five Mexican crew members.
In Athens Texas a widow sues John Greenham and others for 10000 after her husband and two sons were lynched months ago. The suit alleges Greenham turned state evidence and aided the mob. a jury action is noted with the case proceeding in Rept. 29.
The E. T. H. lays stub tracks across Crawford street in Terre Haute to bar entry by the new Southern Indiana road. The Indianapolis & Fort Wayne railroad company is incorporated with 100000 dollars capital stock. Directors include Henry L. Smith Alexander Taggart S F Rauh James E Roberts Crawford Fairbanks and others. The line will pass Noblesville Elwood Marion and Fort Wayne. President King of Farmer's Bank Brooklyin Michigan touts DeWitt's Little Early Risers for constipation and biliousness.
Hat shop Seaton's Hat Store at 29 N Pennsylvania Street advertises fall style hats. Emphasizes affordability and variety. Local buyers urged to visit for seasonal headwear.
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