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The Indianapolis Journal

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1902

Page

2

Internal Company Strife Alleged in Legal Petition

The petition alleges Frauer is abroad and a tool of Alig Sr and Jr, aiming to crush minority holdings to gain control. It cites J B Henry acting as vice president, sometimes claiming stockholder status, sometimes denying interest, under Alig Jr's direction. Henry is not named a defendant.

Frauer Alig. Sr Eth Alix. Sr Aije. Jr Hitzelberger J. B. Henry Alig, Jr

Western Vennix Champions Grip at National Lawn Tennis Meet

The annual national championship at Newport Casino opened with doubles action between the Doherty brothers of the East and Collins Waldner of Chicago as foreigners staged a strong showing. Singles results followed with a tight start and a series of decisive games. the event highlighted the foreigners’ skill and the day’s robust competition.

Newport Doherty Brothers East Collins and Waldner Chicago

Inter state shooting tournament planned for Richmond

Richmond Gun Club hosts a three day interstate shooting tournament on Sept 3 4 and 5 with eight fifteen target contests one twenty and one twenty five day two repeats and day three six fifteen target contests one twenty five target medal contest and a fifty target Richmond handicap. $200 in prizes plus medals and a non prize option. Also report of William Hellabird Jr known as Manning dying at Evanston at nineteen from typhoid fever noted as a top amateur golfer with a best medal score of 71 at Glenview Club.

Indianapolis Journal Richmond Ind Richmond Gun Club College Corner Oxford New Paris Chicago William Hellabird, Jr Manning Evanston United States Glenview Club

Muncie Country Club Defeats Richmond in Easy Victory

Special to the Indianapolis Journal from Muncie Indiana on August 19 the Muncie Country Club golf team won an easy match over the Richmond Golf Club by 16 up Fred Lesh of Muncie posted the best score in the event.

Indianapolis Journal Muncie Ind Muncie Euntry Golf Club Richmond Golf Club Fred Lesh Muncie Club

Bee’s Sting Kills a Child in Keokuk County

In Iowa Aug 19 the three year old daughter of Aimon Marsh of Ween Bay died nine hours after a bee sting. The tragedy occurred in Keokuk County as local officials investigated the incident.

Keokuk Iowa Aimon Marsh Ween Bay This County

Indiana Illinois Ohio Weather Forecast Ahead

Forecast for Wednesday and Thursday calls for fair weather across Indiana and Illinois. Light to fresh east to northeast winds appear in Indiana and Illinois with cooler conditions in Ohio on Wednesday and Thursday.

Washington Indiana Ilinois Ohio

Movements of steamers and arrivals list

Shipping news records arrivals in New York Bremen Hamburg Glasgow and Antwerp. Vessels include Kaiserin Maria Theresa Wilhelm der Grosse Furnessia Friesland and Moltke. Entries note origins from New York and Bremen with destinations Bremen Hamburg Glasgow and Antwerp.

NEW _YORK Kremring Wilhelm Bremen Maria Theresa Moltke Hamburg Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse New York Moville Furnessia Glasgow Antwerp Friesland

Hoosiers Edge Millers In Low-Scoring Clash At Louisville

Indianapolis defeats Minneapolis 5 to 0 as Tom Williams dazzles with deceptive pitches and O’Brien makes a spectacular one handed catch. Hoosiers cluster eight hits off Sporer while Louisville and St Paul split a double header, Columbus tops Kansas City, and Milwaukee handles Toledo. Williams drives runs, O’Brien stars at short, and the series ends with Indianapolis poised for final games at Washington Park.

Indianapolis Minneapolis St. Paul Louisville Columbus Kansas City Milwaukee Toledo American Association Thomas Williams Millers Williams Wilmot O'Brien Fox Lynch Yeager Werden Sporer Hoosiers Peter O'Brien Matthews Hoghiever Coulter Hogriever Hoghever Washington Park Killen

Herbert Wins Second Race At Hawthorne In Drive

At Saratoga on August 19 Articulate the Western speed wonder failed to place in the Merchants' and Citizens handicap on a heavy track. Old Herbert 9 to 10 won by a length over Keynote with Whisky King third. Articulate finished fourth. Ace Ful won the two year old race, Kilogram led to beat Bar Le Duc in the mile plus, Worcester faltered, Carbuncle won by a nose. In Chicago Lucien Appleby won the Hawthorne second race by two lengths over Wainamoinen. Judicious captured the third race after a poor ride by Helgeson on Matin Bell.

Saratoga N. Y Articulate Merchants St. Andrew Utter Old Herbert Mud Domino Keynote Whisky King Aceful John E. Madden Brandy Smash Lady Radnor Teddy Kilogram Bar le Duc Gloriosa W. R. Condon Worcester Carbuncle Huntre_sa Daly Chicago Lucien Appleby Hawthorne Wainamoinen Bragg Judicious Helgeson Matin Bell Lady Jocelyn John McGurk Silurian Little Elkin

Fearful wins Bratton steeplechase at Kinloch Park

In St Louis on August 19 public choices at Kinloch Park favored Doeskin Maghoni and Jessie Jarboe. The feature Bratton steeplechase went to Fearful owned by Phil McGuire with ease as Fearful led from the start. Other winners included Beauty Book, Doeskin, Maghoni, Jessie Jarboe and Federalist finishing with long odds.

St, Louis

St Daniel Tops Favorites at Highland Park Racecard

Detroit report notes St Daniel the sole winning favorite at Highland Park. Fannie Blazes triumphed at 15 to 1 in race five while winners in order included Jake Weber John J Regan Circus St Daniel Fanny Blazes Immewaho. postrace results show John J Regan disqualified after race two and Immortalite elevated to first.

Detroit

Delaware Republicans nominate ticket at Dover convention

In Dover on August 19 the regular Republican State convention nominated L Heisler Ball for Congress, Martin B. Burros for state treasurer, and P. B. Norman for state auditor. The platform backs Roosevelt, supports his renomination, praises Fifty-seventh Congress, favors Cuba trade concessions, protection and reciprocity, and echoes McKinley’s progressive notes. The Union Republicans, Addicks faction, set Sept. 2 convention in Dover.

Dover Del Congress L. Heisler Ball Martin B. Burros P. B. Norman Patform Roosevelt Delaware Fifty-seventh Congress Cuba McKinley Buffalo Exposition United States Union Republicans Addicks

Bergen's Ninth Inning Single Secures Cincinnati Victory

Cincinnati defeats Boston 8 to 5 in an exciting ninth inning. Bergen drove in two runs with a single after two men were on and two out, sealing the win in a tense finish. Attendance 2,000. R H O A B Cincinnati 8 13 27 13 3 Boston 5 9 12 2. Bergen c 1 2 4 1 0. Moran p 0 0 0 0 0. Pittinger p 0 0 0 0 0. Two out when winning run scored.

Cincinnati Boston Bergen Tenney Cinem. R.H.O.A.B Boston RH EL Kelley Dexter Beckley Tenny Crawf'd Cooley Seymour Carney Peltz Corcoran Lush Maloney Grei'ger Moran Hahn Eason Pittinger Kittredge Willis Moston Crawford Balla Bel Wille Bifiason Irwin

Butch Thompson Dies In Saratoga At Age 62

Charles H Thompson known as Butch Thompson dies in Saratoga after a long illness from Brights disease and cirrhosis following a runaway accident ten years earlier in Long Branch He was one of the wealthiest gamblers in the United States with property valued at about 5 000 He was born in Norway aged 62 and came to America as a young man He helped run the White Elephant in New York City with Al Smith and built a race book He leaves two sisters in Norway Burial is planned Thursday at Glenryde Cemetery

Saratoga N. Y Charles H. Thompson Butch” Thompson Long Branch Bright Thompson Norway Aime al” Smith White Elephant New York City Glenryde Cemetery

McGraw and Brush Confer Over New York Club Strengthening

John A. McGraw and John T. Brush met in Indianapolis and discussed baseball matters likely focused on strengthening the New York club. Brush declined to reveal specifics while noting the sale of the Cincinnati club strengthens the National League and that his plans remain private.

John A. McGraw New York John T. Brush McGraw Indianapolis Brush Pittsburg Mr. McGraw Mr. Brush Cincinnati

Rebels seize Cumana without a shot in Curacao report

News from Willemstad, Curacao, Aug 19 says Cumana in Bermudez state Venezuela was occupied by revolutionists at noon with no firing. Government forces under General Velutini evacuated to Margarita by steamer Ossum last night. British warships rumored to visit Laguayra. Revolucionarios previously held Barcelona and several customs ports including Ciudad Bolivar and Cano Colorado.

Willemstad Curacao Cumana Bermudez Venezuela Velutini Margarita Ossum Laguayra Barcelona Ciudad Bolivar Guaitra Cano Colorado Lavela de Coro Carupano

Brooklyn Beats St Louis In Two Games On Aug 19

In St Louis Brooklyn swept the twin bill as Dahlen’s ninth inning error allowed a St Louis run in the second game. Attendance about 3,200. First game final score Brooklyn 6 St Louis 2. Second game Brooklyn 6 St Louis 1. Pittsburgh edged New York in nine as Wagner’s single plated two runs. Attendance 1,759. Chesbro and Zimmer paired for Pittsburgh. Miller and Bowerman for New York.

ST. Louis Brooklyn Dahlen Yerkes Pearson O'Niell Kitson Ahearn M. O'Niell J. O'Niell Evans C. Farrell Pittsburg Wagner New York

Third Ten Inning Game of the Series Ends in Washington Win

Washington defeated Cleveland in the third and final game of the series, all ten innings. Delehanty and Coughlin produced the decisive run after Hess relieved Leitner. Attendance was 2,300. Scores Washington 5 to 2 Cleveland. Batteries Patten Clarke Leitner Hess Bemis.

Washington Cleveland Hess Leitner Delehanty Coughlin RHE Patten and Clarke Leitner, Hess Bemis

Exiled First Lady and Children Flee Venezuela

Mrs Zoilo Hello Rodriguez wife of ex president Andrades and four children arrived at Port of Spain aboard a Royal Mah Steamship Company steamer. They were expelled from Venezuelan territory by order of President Castro, forced to abandon home and country within forty eight hours. Venezuelan governments previously treated women as neutral and not liable for their husbands actions.

Port OF Spain Island of Trinidad Zoilo Hello Rodriguez Andrades Royal Mah Steamship Company Castro Venezuela

Five Die as Essex Street Fire Rages in Double Tenement

A furniture store fire at No 3 Essex Street in New York on a ground floor conflagration of a double tenement killed five people two women and three children and injured a man and a woman hospitalized at Gouverneur Hospital. Identifications include Mrs Hannah Balothin and Mrs Joseph Knott with two missing children linked to Nathan Liebowitz. Estimated loss stands at 5000 dollars.

New York Essex Street Gouverneur Hospital Jacob Muscovitz

Four more die from kerosene fire in Geering Neb

Four more victims died today from burns suffered when a kerosene can exploded while fighting a fire at C. N. McComsey home. The toll rises to six, with the McComseys and two neighbor children among the dead.

Crescens Set for Record Attempt at State Fair Grounds

Crescens the world's champion trotter trained for a potential record mile at the state fair grounds track with owner driver George H. Ketcham observing a light 2:43 jog. Ketcham believes the trotter could have run 2:05 or faster but avoided excess work. The track drew several hundred spectators eager to watch Crescens and a top performance is anticipated tomorrow under clear weather.

Crescens State Fair Grounds George H. Ketcham Ketcham Indianapolis Cresceus

Elwood fair races open with record exhibits

Opening day drew a large crowd at Elwood Indiana fair races as exhibits set records for quality and quantity. Races featured 3:00 Trot purse 350 with Telima Kelle Sheldon Lee Vincent Rosa Fitzsimmons Joes best time 2 294% and 2:19 Pace purse 350 including Bess Coleridge Slumber Jr American Belle Lady Schley and others finishing races halted for heat indications and a half mile run with Snowdon and Mazetta heat results unclear due to unfinished status. Northeast item notes Saratoga option on The Abbot expired with Smathers failing to take it up due to lameness. $8,000 stake lost and $29,500 forfeits collected by J J Scanlon while he bought The Abbot for 25,100 at Hamlin sale. Readville trotting postponed due to rain.

Indianapolis Journal Elwood Ind Elwood Fair Telima Kelle Sheldon Lee Vincent Rosa Fitzsimmons Joes Bess Coleridge Slumber, Jr Lady Schley Lady Shuck Shaddand Karry Rede Oakland Glad Boy Directo Job Edison Gas Light Snowdon Mazetta New York J. J. Scanlon Saratoga E. J. Smathers Hamlin Manson Square Garden Scannel

Baltimore St Louis Game Recap with Errors

Baltimore faded after six innings as St Louis pulled ahead due to a spate of misplays. Selbach committed five errors four of them in two consecutive plays marking a likely new outfield record. Score details repeated with Butler, Smith for Baltimore and Donohue, Kahoe for St Louis. Attendance listed as 1 3nd.

Baltimore St. Louis Selbach Butler Smith Donohue Kahoe

Four Injured by Back-Draft At Transit Tunnel Engine

Four men were badly burned about the face and body today by a back-draft while working on a large engine used in derrick work for the rapid transit tunnel. The injured are Aller Blumb, Hans Frederickson, Hilbert Soderstorm and John Fitzpatrick. It is thought all may lose their eyesight.

New York Aller Blumb Hans Frederickson Hilbert Soderstorm John Fitzpatrick

Ymir Fire Ravages West Kootenay Timber and Mines

A vast Ymir blaze devastates five miles from cyanide works to Foghorn mine destroying buildings and bridges. Workers saved the cyanide plant by diving into water and fighting hoses in shifts.

Ymir B. C West Kootenay Ymir Company Foghorn

Arrival of the Duchess on Kronprinz Wilhelm

The Kronprinz Wilhelm from Bremen docked Aug 19 and made wireless contact with Nantucket last night to relay news of the deaths of Mr. and Mrs. Charlesee to W. K. Vanderbilt Jr. Passengers on board included the Duchess of Marlborough, Mrs. Vanderbilt’s sister, their mother Mrs. Belmont, and Mr. Belmont. Vanderbilt Jr. reportedly sold all his automobiles.

New York Bremen Nantucket Charlesee W. K. Vanderbilt, Jr

Griffth's pitching halts Phillies as Chicago wins

Griffith's superb pitching blocks the home club and Chicago breaks Philadelphia's winning streak. Chicago collects three runs in the first inning on two singles a double and Waddell's wild throw. Attendance 6,557. Batteries Grims and Sullivan for Chicago Waddell and Schreck.

Philadelphia Griffith Chicago Waddell

Court-Ordered Vault Search Fails to Find Fair Will

In New York on August 19 the Stock Exchange vault was opened by Charles L. Fair’s sister Mrs Hermann Oelrichs and her counsel Colonel Willam Jay to search for his will. The court order required filing within twenty four hours if found, but no will was discovered by today’s inspection and no document filed in Surrogate Court.

New York Charles L. Fair Stock Exchange Hermann Oelrichs Willam Jay

Tennessee Congressman R Butler Dies at 75 in Mountain City

Nashville reports former First district congressman R Butler who also served in the Tennessee State Senate died last night at his Mountain City home. He was 75 and a prominent Tennessee Republican. Hartford editor Capt Joseph Barnum, Civil War veteran, dies aged. Dresden War Minister Planitz dies at Hosterwitz.

Nashville Tenn R. Butler Tennessee State Senate Mountain City Hartford Conn Joseph Barnum Hartford Sunday Journal Dresden Planitz Hosterwitz

Cemetery Superintendents Open Sixteenth Annual Conference

Boston August 19 The Cemetery Superintendents of America opened their sixteenth annual conference at the Copley Square Hotel with delegates from across the nation. Frank Eurich Detroit warned that a misunderstood lawn system permits excessive ornamentation of individual lots, hurting overall harmony. Burgh urged controls to curb disfiguring stone work and ensure monuments fit the landscape.

Boston Cemetery Superintendents of America Copleysquare Frank Eurich Detroit Burgh

Jealous attacker shoots colored preacher in Des Moines

Rev Frank Lomack pastor of First African Baptist Church was shot twice while escorting Mrs Sophia Tyler home from the opera. A McKinney leaped from bushes and fired. Lomack returned four shots. McKinney is under arrest, motives cited jealousy over Mrs Tyler.

Des Moines Frank Lomack First African Baptist Church A. McKinney Sophia Tyler McKinney Lomack

Local baseball game report from Bedford fairgrounds

Memphis and Shreveport battles end in a 11 to 0 score with tallies for Avlanta 3 Nashville é. Chattanooga 2 Birmingham L ittle Rock 5 and New Orleans 11 as Bedford, Ind hosts an afternoon ball game at the fairgrounds.

Memphis Shreveport Avlanta Nashville É. Chattanooga Birmingham Little Rock New Orleans

Root and Gardner Plan Return Fight Within Two Months

Salt Lake City reports that Jack Root and George Gardner, though wearied by last night's bout, are arranging a rematch within two months for the best purse offered by clubs. Probable venues include San Francisco or Chicago.

Salt Lake Utah

Deaths in Navy Vessel From Unknown Ailment Near Fonseca

In Managua Aug 1 reports say several sailors on ships in the Gulf of Fonseca Pacific have died from a mysterious disease. Officials deny bubonic plague as the cause.

Managua Nica Shi Gulf of Fonseca Pacific

Congressman Hitt Out of Danger After Illness in Chicago

Congressman R R Hitt, who fell seriously ill in Chicago last night, is pronounced out of danger and plans to leave for his Mount Morris home soon.

Chicago R. R. Hitt Mount Morris

Boxing Card Cancelled For Empire Theater Show

The Monday boxing bout at the Empire Theater was called off after a weight and condition dispute between Danny McMahon of Philadelphia and Tony Moran of New York. Promoters secured other boxers but will wait to assemble a proper card for a later date.

Empire Theater Danny McMahon Philadelphia Tony Moran New York

Bowling tournament plans draw national interest in Indianapolis

W W Thompson vice president of the American Bowling Congress visits Indianapolis to gauge South and West interest for the February tournament. He notes strong growth in bowling leagues from Chicago to New York and predicts many teams will travel to Tomlinson Hall. Mayor Bookwalter to issue the official date circular around February 1.

W. W. Thompson American Bowling Congress City Thompson Indianapolis Pacific Coast West Tomlinson Hall Bookwalter

New Bowling Leagues Planned As Rule Change Debated

Organizers plan leagues beyond the Indianapolis and Independ ent Leagues and seek removal of the restriction that bars members from bowling in other leagues. A fraternal, commercial, bankers, wholesalers, and smaller clubs may form, with many players wanting multiple weekly bowling nights. Indianapolis rubies and local alleys at Marion Pastime Washington Turnverein City Columbia clubs upgrade ahead of season.

Indianapolis Bankers Indianapolis Bowling Rubies Marion Club Pastime Club Washington Club Turnverein City Club Columbia Club

Graff and Gardner Win Laurels on Pacific Coast Bowls

Lee Graff and Charles Gardner won matches against Western bowlers during a pleasure trip to Los Angeles. Graff tallied 1,976 pins in ten games against A D T of San Monica, with final scores of 27 232 and 210 in recent games at the Coliseum alleys before hundreds of spectators. The duo also defeated Dee andl er the night before. They plan missionary work for the Indianapolis tournament next February, noting rising bowling popularity on the coast and city preparations for team competition.

Lee Graff Charles Gardner Pacific Coast Los Angeles Graff California San Monica Coliseum Tompkins Gardner Dee Andler Indianapolis

Bowlers Year Book Aims To Guide Bowling Fans

Harry A. Kiene and Joe Davis of Chicago publish a neat pocket year book with national tournament records and official bowling information. It features a frontispiece of Mayor Charles A. Bookwalter, president of the American Bowling Congress, and notes Indianapolis tournament dates, corrected to February 2 to 7.

Harry A. Kiene Joe Davis Chicago Charles A. Bookwalter American Bowling Congress Buffalo Indianapolis Spalding

Chicago Juvenile Court visit spurs plans for city bill

Judge Stubbs and Prosecutor Collins return from Chicago where they studied the juvenile court system. They aim to draft a bill for a regular Chicago style juvenile court here, praising Judge Tuthill’s approach and the role of charity groups in aiding reform through home life and education for youths. They plan further visits to Eastern courts before drafting legislation.

Stubbs James Collins Chicago Collins Tuthill John Woerby Oaes

Bishop Walters Returns From Atlanta Convention Lectures Local Parish

City notes report Bishop Alexander Walters of the AME Zion Church arriving from Atlanta after attending the Negro Young People’s Educational Congress. He lectured last night at Walter's Chapel on his observations in Atlanta. Burial details for Mrs Hannah of Kirksville, Mo are briefly noted with family ties and local business links mentioned.

Alexander Walters A. M. E. Zion Atlanta Negro Young People’s Educational Congress Bishop Walters Walter's Chapel Seller Hannah Kirksville Jase Birks Ville Hanah Christian Ae Figge Hannah Mrs. Hannah

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