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Newspaper

The Indianapolis Journal

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1902

Page

3

Routes and freight rules for entering city tramways

A city contract outlines routes for interurban lines entering the city with five year change rights by the board, tying entrances to East New York West and South streets terminals of the Indianapolis Terminal and Traction Company. Freight may move in specific car types, with terminals handling all freight and no street discharge. Fowls only between 12 30 and 4 39 am. Freight rates must equal the maximum charged by others.

New York Indianapoli Terminal and Traction Company Board of Public Works Indianapolis Street Railway Company

Weather forecast for Indiana Illinois Ohio region Aug 1

Indiana Saturday showers in far south, then fair and warmer with southerly winds. Illinois fair on Saturday with warmer NE portion, Sunday fair with possible showers in north, south and east portions. Ohio Saturday showers south and east, Sunday fair and warmer with variable winds. Regional temperature notes and precipitation totals interspersed.

Washington Indiana Illinois Ohio

Movements of Steamers with Arrivals and Departures

Steamship notices from Cherbourg and other ports for August record arrivals and departures. Fuerst Rek arrived from New York. August Victoria sailed for New York from Hamburg and Southampton. Umbria and Merion passed to Queenstown and Liverpool. Anchoria sailed to New York and Mongolia to Montreal from Moville. Bremen arrived from New York. Patricia arrived at Plymouth for New York.

Cherbourg Fuerstrek New York Auguste Victoria Hamburg Southampton Browhead Umbria Merion Boston Queenstown Liverpool Moville Anchoria Mongolia Montreal Bremen Plymouth Patricia

City approves freight contract with street railway firms

The board of public works and common council authorize a contract setting minimum 20 percent rates for classes 1 2 3 and 4 under the 1902 classification. They reserve city power to regulate freight routes and to alter streetcar lines to connect with city terminals while ensuring delivery points. Mayor Bookwalter calls the contract eminently good for the city.

Board of Public Works and Common Council Indianapolis Street Railway Commy Indianapolis Terminal and Iron Company Bookwalter

Who Bid 76 For U. T.?

Interurban market chatter centers on Union Traction common stock bids of 77 from brokers on Indianapolis orders. George F. Mc Culloch and W. C. Sampson spar over the cause, with Marott suspected of backing the bull move to lift prices and influence tax assessments.

Union Traction Common George F. McCulloch W. C. Sampson Union Company Philadelphia U. T. Common Indianapolis Hotel Walton McCulloch North Meridian Street Washington Street Marott Union Traction State Board of Tax Commissioners A. R. Thompson Granger Farwell & Co

Commissioners weigh subway idea and crossing plans

The County Commissioners urge Indianapolis Shelbyville and Southeast Traction and Union Railway to refine crossing design at Prospect street. They prefer a gradual 24 percent grade with retaining walls over a 4 percent grade with a wide ditch. Property owners may petition on preferred crossing. Meanwhile the fourth electric railway to Indianapolis starts service today at 6:30 from Indianapolis to Mooresville with hourly cars, transferring at Stockyards for the local line.

Indianapolis, Shelbyville & Southeastern Traction Company Union Railway Company Prospect Street The Traction Company Union Railway Indianapolis Mooresville Martinsville Charles Finley Smith

Strike of 1500 Boiler Makers Shuts Chicago Shops

Chicago saw a large strike as 1500 boiler makers shipbuilders and helpers left work over wage scale demands. Inside and outside rates proposed rose. three major shops signed the union scale while others may follow. Separate Minnesotan barber case seeks legal ruling on prison shop operations.

Chicago Allis-Chalmers Company Halley Down-draft Company Hamlet Boiler and Tank Company

Emancipation Day Activities and Hoosiers Lead Tie

Emancipation day events at Brighton Beach include amateur road races and athletic contests plus a sparring match. The A B C champion colored team will face Olives Club at 3 0. Indianapolis and Louisville performances shift standings. Hoosiers now tied for first with the Colonels following yesterday’s games in Milwaukee and Kansas City.

Indianapolis Brighton Beach Olives’ Club Milwaukee Louisville Kansas City Hoosiers Colonels

Infantry Rifle Competition Opens at Fort Sherman

CHICAGO Aug 1 The infantry rifle competition of the Department of the Lakes began at Fort Sherman this morning. Firing was at rectangular targets at 20, 60 yards and 60 yards. The day was ideal for shooting with light clouds and no wind. The highest score was 179 by Corporal Roell Third Infantry.

Chicago Department of the Lakes Fort Sherman Corporal Roell Third Infantry

Laxative Bromo Quinine Cold Cure Ad Box Note

Eb W Grove name appears on every box of the genuine Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets the celebrated cold and flu remedy. The note emphasizes brand prominence and product branding.

Greenline wins 2:20 pace as Elderone is suspended

In Columbus on August 1, Greenline won the 2:20 pace for a $5,000 purse amid scandal as Elderone driven by Tom Stuard was disqualified and suspended for one year after a deliberate cut in the final heat. Bets were off and officials penalized the horses and crew while Valentine and Tertimen received minor penalties.

Columbus Tom Stuard Elderone Greenline Green Stuard Valentine Hudson Tertimen Klondike Chase Dan Patch Joe Patchen Wauban G. G Dam Althea Sau- Ooto Charlie Me Ray- Dona Aiccs Consettieeseens Dorothy Redmond QWENS Cess Dr. Spellman B. G Erwin Ruth M B. m Miller Greenback Saunders B. G. Seeene Entine B. Cherry Lass Br. m Stat Beware B. H O'Brien Allie EL Ch. m Faris Judge Hines Garriety Ose Walker Bernaldo Bik. m Wynema Kenney Summer Morn Thomas Barline Oneonta S. m. Pidingy Jim Fenton Br. G Patterson Wallace Murphy

Cincinnati and Philadelphia split doubleheader. Phila wins second

Cincinnati and Philadelphia split a doubleheader in Philadelphia with Cincinnati taking the first game 3 to 2 and Philadelphia winning the second in the last inning 4 to 3. The day featured several close scores among major league clubs including Chicago, Boston, Brooklyn, and St. Louis with New York and St. Louis splitting two at the Polo Grounds. Attendance figures ranged around the thousands, reflecting a busy midweek card.

Dilene Tex Amarillo Atlanta Cairo Calgary N. W Chattanooga Tenn Chicago Cincinnati Cleveland Concordia Kan Davenport Calloo Moines Ta & Chu Kanjue Alut Minn Paso Fort Smith Arton Grand Haven Rsburg Philadelphia Tsburg Lake St. Paul Santa Fe N. M Morz Miss Voru Washington Db. C Boston St. Louis New York Pittsburg Brooklyn Polo Grounds McGraw Currie Ryan McGinnity Bresnahan Rhe St. Louis Pearson Matthewson and Bowerman Matthewson National Woo Pittsburg Eowewae Cinemnati Chicago St. Louis Philadelphia Ton Baltimore Detroit Wilson Powell

Logansport to Host Day With Park Upgrades and Suspension

Logansport plans a major civic event with a new fence around the driving park, erecting fresh stables, and track improvements. Logansport day is set for Wednesday, Aug 13, with all business in the city to be suspended in the afternoon.

Indianapolis Journal Logansport Ind Logansport Driving Association

Harness Races At Kokomo Close With Strong Finishes

Special to the Indianapolis Journal from Kokomo Indiana reports five harness events and a half mile run with close finishes. Fannie Riley and Little Timber headlined trots while Logan Boy and Marchett starred in earlier heats, and pace events featured Silhouette and May Beil among others. The Kokomo meeting closes Saturday evening with robust turnout and competitive drives.

Indianapolis Journal Kokomo Ind Fannie Riley Blackburn James Williams Little Timber Nowles Anderson J. B. McRoberts Styles Logan Boy McKahen Katle Brewer Wilson Marchett Hen W. J. Lewis Moody Srsereeee Bora Tip Slater Morral Woods Anna C. McGeath Silhouette Harlan Gimblet Smith Clematis Styles Daisy Weaver Jeanness Little Jim Pimne May Beil Ima Dawsonee Dusie H Terbush Rosebud Coppess Dr. Benny Billy Almont Miss Brennan Hagerstown Hagerstown Fair Oakland Jim Corbett Billy Brown Dutchman Snowden Minnis Lady H Little Duke Tommy Briton

Batteries-Dorner and Krebs, McFarland and Weaver

Decatur page notes names Batteries Dorner and Krebs McFarland and Weaver listed in a condensed item. No further context provided to describe actions, dates, or affiliations.

Decatur Cedar Rapids Dorner and Krebs McFarland and Weaver

Scores From Southern Association Games

In Little Rock Nashville edged Shreveport 3 to 2 while Atlanta tied New Orleans 9 to 9. Birmingham blanked New Orleans 6 0 and Birmingham kept pace with a 0 win while Shreveport posted a 9 run total.

Southern Association Little Rock Nashville Shreveport Atlanta New Orleans Birmingham

Ninth Inning Victory Nets Indianapolis Win Over Milwaukee

Milwaukee drops opener at Athletic Park 4 3 as Indianapolis breaks tie in the ninth on Coulter’s center hit Kuhn sacrifice McMackin error and Williams single. Kuhm’s fourth inning homer gave visitors early lead while Shiebeck double and Clingman RBI framed late Indianapolis rally. Attendance and officials noted. Williams worked mound for Indianapolis.

Indianapolis Journal Milwaukee Wis American Association Athletic Park Watkins Coulter Kuhn McMackin Williams Kuhm Woodruff Clingman Shiebeck Hallman Indianapolis Indianapo Schiebeck Kihm Tames Cit Haliman Dung

Kansas City and Louisville Battle Through Nine

Kansas City and Louisville played a nine inning game with Kansas City taking a 5 to 2 victory. Gannon delivered a three base hit for Kansas City while Ganzel and Nance contributed key doubles. Pitching by Gibson and Flaherty held Louisville to limited runs as attendance reached 2,000 with two hours of play.

Louisville R.hoae Louis R.H.O.A Gear Schaub Clymer Ac Thiel Spies C. Gibson Flaherty Kansas City Grady McAndrews Gannon Beville Nance Honner Ganzel Minn Io. A. Ar R.hoae Lynch Arm Hart Phyle Wilmot Werden Byers C. Quillin S Grant Sporer Minneapolis Columbus Wild Patch Shpenas Thomas Verden Ouillin Knoll Tindill Ifan

Ban Johnson and Cincinnati Club Move Stirred for 191?

Indianapolis magnate Ban Johnson and attorney John E. Bruce discuss a Cincinnati franchise bid for next year. A formal application is filed by local backers, with decisions to wait until the league fall meeting. August Hermann leads a syndicate tied to the Cincinnati club sale.

Cincinnati John E. Bruce American Baseball League Ban Johnson American League Bruce Johnson Chicago August Hermann Hermann Brush Baltimore Baltimore Baseball and Athletic Company Olin Bryan

Autumn Leaves Shocks at Brighton Beach Handicap

Autumn Leaves, a 5 to 1 outsider, won the Brighton Beach handicap for three year olds and up at a mile and a quarter after Ethics was disqualified for a foul. Arden led early, Numeral and Tom Kenny clashed. Furnes forced a bump, leading to the foul disqualification and Autumn Leaves’ upset victory.

New York Aug W. BR. Condon Rose Tint Anna K Belle of Lexington Brighton Beach Ethics Arden Burns Furnes Tom Kenny Numeral Bullman Stevedore Ivernia W. R. Condon Himself

Poolroom mixup costs Kingston bettors in Louisville

In Louisville, a Kingston poolroom posted wrong odds after confusing Talala and Duella due to similar names. The error flipped the 2-to-3 favorite and 3-to-1 contender in Highland Park’s first race, prompting large wagers before the mistake was corrected, costing about 2.48.

Louisville Kingston Talala Duella Highland Rk

Richard Croker's Ypstianu Wins Chesterfield Cup Race

In London Australia Richard Croker's Ypstianu secured victory in the Chesterfield cup a handicap of zero and sweep stakes of fifteen sovereigns for three year olds and upwards distance one Rica idea or ashe was coeeal and m was Sonatura finished third

London Aus Richard Croker Ypstianu Rica Idea Ashe Coeeal Sonatura

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