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The Indianapolis Journal

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1901

Page

3

Corbett Trio Faces Road Tour and Management Talks

Sister of Denver boasts as Colorado cake walker disputes claim about Corbett McGovern clash. Young Corbett plans a ten week road sparring tour with Charlie Sleger while Elwood Indiana promoters prep boxing carnivals. Frank Cullen may manage Young Corbett, with Corbett in training oversight. Everhard returns from South Africa seeking Ferns bout. Daly sister linked. McGovern vows to climb from bottom if rematch blocked and aims at any featherweight challenger. Future bout rumored with Abe Attell.

Denver Cakewalker Colorado Corbett- McGovern Young Corbett Charlie Sleger Elwood Ind Frank Cullen Cullen

Running Races Card Shines as Favorites Dominate New Orleans Meet

In New Orleans on December 7, the day’s sport featured an excellent card. Favorites led the action with B G Fox, last week’s Magnolia Stakes victor on the flat, making his jumper debut but failing to score. Governor Boyd surged late to win the Palmetto steeplechase as Cassando tired, while Dominick rode three winners: If-you-dare, Ohingen, George Arnold, Governor, Felix Bard. In Oakland, Burlingame selling stake highlighted the program with Greyfeld prevailing for Buchanan, edging Bernota and Horton. Autolight captured the seven furlongs handicap after interference by Konie, amid a photo finish that had some doubting the result.

New Orleans B. G. Fox Cassando Governor Boyd Dominick Ohingen George Arnold Governor Felix Bard Jena San Francisco Burlingame Oakland Greyfeld Buchanan Bernota Horton Autolight Konie Gallanthus Plan Hainauilt Meehanus Wyoming

Keene Consignment Ships to England for Stud Breeding

James R. Keene sends valuable thoroughbred brood mares from Lexington to England for breeding with Flortzel II at King Edward's stud. The mares arrived yesterday and were forwarded today on the Atlantic transport Minneapolis. Other Vanderbilt thoroughbreds also shipped aboard the same steamer.

New York James R. Keene King Edward's Flortzel II Lexington England Minneapolis William K. Vanderbilt

Ohio stallion Cresceus breaks trotting record at Addick course

Special from Havana reports Cresceus, an Ohio stallion owned by Harry McDonald, broke the world trotting record with a 2 24 time at Addick race course. Six horses competed, Cresceus led from the start and finished strong. McDonald has received many congratulatory messages and offers for the horse from Whitney and others.

Star Horse Havana Special Cleveland Ohio Cresceus Addick Race Course Harry MecDonald Here McDonald San Crescens Elsi

Central Association Announces Milwaukee Meet and Event Order

The Central Association of the A A U board, led by President Siginger, voted to host the championships in Milwaukee on March 1. It outlined the event lineup including the 75 yard dash and hurdles, one mile, two mile, eight hundred yard runs, various relays, and field events, with a fixed order to be followed without change.

Chicago Board of Managers The Central Association of the Siginger Milwaukee

Six Day Bicycle Race Set For Madison Square Garden

At Madison Square Garden tomorrow night seventeen riders begin a six day international race with teams riding twelve hours daily. Start by Young Corbett. Teams include Hatl and McLaren of England, Roeck and Keroff of Belgium, Fur tus and Peterson of Cleveland, Pan American Neurestie and Jones, New York, and more from France Germany Italy Sweden and other nations.

New York Madison Square Garden Young Corbett Hatl McLaren England Gongoltz Limar France Mckerland Freeman California Munroe Newkirk Memo Babcock Turville Roeck Keroff Belgium Frederick Junk Germany Fisher Chavellier Switzerland le Poutre Muller Italy King Samurison Salt Lake City Furtus Peterson Cleveland Lawson Julius Sweden Karnstadt Franks Vienna Walthour MedKachern

Officers Elected by Painters in Detroit Convention

Detroit December reports the American painters union during a long session elected officers including President J. C. Bushorn Detroit George Hedrick Albany James Scott Dallas Joseph Skemp San Francisco William March Toronto and W. P. Carrick Pittsburgh. The convention will be held over until Monday.

Detroit Mich Wade J. Cc. Bushorn G. F F. Hedrick Albany James Scott Dallas Texas Joseph Skemp San Francisco Cal William March Toronto Ont W. P. Carrick Pittghurs

Valuable Package Seized Amid Bank Mortgage Papers

A package shipped from Mason City to the J. S. Case company contained mortgages and papers valued near 5000 and was taken from an American Ex wager. Notices have been sent to banks to watch for the item and inform authorities if offered.

Prizes for Good Dogs Upset over Third Award at Show

Oliver Mackney objects to third prize for his bull dog at Tomlinson Hall dog show. crowds fill corridors as judges tally open class, greyhounds, collies and bull breeds. Awards listed for dozens of breeds while dog sale on stage is canceled.

Oliver Mackney Tomlinson Hall Oliver Hackney North West Street Hackney Fox Trix J. C. Nestel City June A. H. Pickett Darlington Ind Harry James Munro Baby Ed Shuleton Idlebrook Hogan Louisville Hopwood Surprise J. M. Trundley St. Louis Parkhill Imperial Ormskirt Hop—oo St. A Major Domo Ormskirt Goldfinder Florodora Barwell Diamond Nellie Glory Quayle Benny Lady Orsino Ormando Mr. McNight Fannie Cr. Neligh Boston Terriers Spider C. Stanley Maxgie IH Princess Aime F. R. Dutton Sherman

Public Safety Pushes Theater Fire Patrol Ordinance

Councilman Sourbler as chair of the public safety committee prepares to introduce an ordinance requiring two firemen stationed at each theater during performances and at all other times, aiming to strengthen precautions against theater fires.

Sourbler Council Committee On Public Safety and Comfort

Ordinance on Theater Exit Placards and Ticket Sales

A proposed ordinance requires theater managers to plainly mark all exits with placards. Another proposal backed by Mr Sourbier would bar sale of center admission tickets after all seats are filled.

Sourbier

Temperance Rally Turns On County Saloon Remonstrance

Temperance supporters continued their remonstrance against a fourth ward liquor license before County Commissioners yesterday. Witnesses who gathered signatures for the power of attorney testified they read the remonstrance preamble to signers and urged understanding of what was signed. They expect to finish testimony Tuesday night with argument potentially concluded by Saturday.

Charles Schafer Fourth Ward

Elks Wonderland ends with Shriners visit and $8500 goal

Fred Sheppard says the Elks will net about 8500 from the Wonderland benefit week. Fifty Shriners from the Scottish Rite Temple visited closing night, adding to crowds that bought thousands of tickets and filled the German Village. Proceeds target furnishings for the new hall, with raffled car not yet awarded due to ticket accounting.

The Elks’ “Wonderland Shriners Chalmers Brown E. R. S. Seguin Scottish Rite Temple Marty Wallace Bert Felbleman Fred Shepard Miss Justice Fred K. Shepard Entertainment Elks Shepard Bert Feibleman

Attempted Hold Up Near Capitol Avenue Chronicle

Dr E B Cornell reported at 1 am that at the Capitol and Twelfth intersection three men approached his carriage. One burly negro in a blouse grabbed the horse’s bridle on both sides causing the animal to bolt. the trio fled, the negro carrying a heavy club but no hit occurred. No description of the other two men could be given.

Cornell No. 9 North Meridian Street Capitol Avenue Twelfth Street

Irvington Annexation Meeting Called by Town Board

The Irvington Town Board has called a meeting for Tuesday night to discuss the ordinance introduced in the City Council last week regarding annexation of Irvington. The ordinance has drawn lengthy debates and there is notable opposition among Irvington residents.

Irvington

Death of Charles R White to be buried here

Charles R White formerly of this city died at Huron South Dakota and his body will be brought to this city for burial. The funeral service will be held at the home of W H Miller E Broadway. Mr White's wife is a sister of Adelbert and Harry Benson. She and her husband lived in St Paul after leaving this city.

Charles R. White Huron W. H. Miller Broadway Mr. White Adelbert Harry Benson St. Paul

Negro Arrested for Harassing Girls at Telephone Exchange

Seigei Akers, a Black man of 814 Muskingum Street, was taken into custody last evening by Bicycle Policemen Streit and Losh on charges of insulting people on the street. Several girls at the New telephone exchange testified that he tailed them to work and used insulting language.

Seigei Akers Muskingum Street Streit and Losh New Telephone Exchange

Battery A's New Fling Arrives At Adjutant General

The first of the new flags for the state's batteries arrived at the adjutant general's office yesterday. It is for Battery A First Artillery Regiment of Tnoberancise and features a red silk field with cross cannons and the battery and regiment initials in yellow embroidery.

Adjutant General's Office Tnoberancise

Keith to Read Paper on Another View of the Commercial Spirit

Ernest R. Keith will present a reading on Another View of the Commercial Spirit before the Century Tuesday evening, outlining perspectives on business culture and economic outlook.

Ernest R. Keith

Hotel lobby gleanings on Lafayette to Indianapolis electric line

J M Zion of Clark's Hill, director of the proposed Lafayette to Indianapolis electric railway, defends the plan against Lafayette merchants opposition. He argues the line will boost trade for Lafayette and Lebanon, serve farmers, carry freight and live stock, and include a switch at crossroads to reach stockyards, criticizing Big Four freight practices. The project aims to start in the evening to reach stockyards by sale time.

J. M. Zion Clark's Hill Lafayette Indianapolis W. Bent Wilson Wison Mr. Zion Lebanon Big Four Railroad

W H Plummer in Town Engages Spokane Connections

W H Plummer of Spokane a lawyer mine owner and former Washington state senator stays several days in Indianapolis at Hotel English. An informal reception drew about fifty associated mining interests. He praises Washington resources and notes Senator John Wilson and others as influential locals. Plummer adds Turner contest backdrop and party links with Voorhees Ridpath and Ridpath's Indiana ties.

W. H. Plummer Spokane Wash Senate English Dixie Queen Northern Star Mining Companies Indianapolis Plimmer Washington Idaho Mr. Plummer East United States John Wilson Foster Republican Party Senator Wilson Seattle Post-Intelligencer Northwest Charles S. Voorhees Reese Voorhees Daniel W. Voorhees Charles 8. Voorhees Col. W. M. Ridpath John Clark Ridpath Indiana House of Representatives Washington State Senate Plummer House George Turner

Lincoln attorney guests of Bryan amid deposition in city suit

E E Spencer of Lincoln Nebraska, staying at the Grand Hotel, to take depositions for Sarah White versus the city of Lincoln in the U S Circuit Court, notes Bryan’s social standing and recent campaign activity, and reports on the Commoner subscribers and a planned home three miles from Lincoln.

E. E. Spencer Lincoln Neb William Jennings Bryan Bryan Grand Hotel Spencer Sarah White United States Circuit Court District of Nebraska Mr. Spencer Supreme Court State University Republican Gyls As Other Counties. Mr. Bryan Eryans

New Revenue Collector Bennell Hails Large Terre Haute Office

John F. Bennell, appointed internal revenue collector for Terre Haute district, said his first twelve days set records with $1 010 238 in receipts and a single day at $178 000 the largest in the office’s history. Two unusual incidents interrupted the period including a cistern room explosion at Merchants’ Distillery and Vincennes Distillery entering receivership.

John F. Bennell Internal Revenue Terre Haute Merchants Vincennes

Terre Haute Distillery Capacity and State Treasurer Candidate

The article notes a Terre Haute distillery’s daily capacity of 40,000 gallons of liquor and another Terre Haute distillery capable of 5,000 bushels of corn daily. It also reports the Terre Haute revenue district ranking third in U S business for the past year with Peoria district at 30,090,000 dollars and New York State area at 17,000,000 dollars. Jerome Herff of Peru, who ran for state treasurer as a Democrat last year, says it is too early to discuss another run and mentions his role as a director in a new independent telephone company building a plant in Peru, expected to be ready between January 1 and 15.

Lery Bonnell Terre Haute Terre Haute Revenue District United States Peoria New York Siatriss BS Acerre Haute Jerome Herff Peru Grand Hotel Herff

Guests at the Grand Hotel

Chester Foor and his wife of Anderson attended the Grand Hotel yesterday. Foor, formerly connected with the Grand, now runs a hotel in Anderson of the same name and is said to be succeeding in the venture.

Grand Hotel Chester Foor Anderson Foor The Grand

Women arrested in alleged vice house case in Louisville

Fanny Wiley and a woman known as Nellie Schott faced charges after a Louisville girl went to a city house at 134 South Senate avenue believing it a work site. The girl, claiming to be eighteen, reported being coerced to dress for the other residents. She eventually returned to Louisville, and authorities released the suspects due to lack of testimony.

Fanny Wiley Senate Avenue Nellie Schott Henderson Sanford Louisville Schott Union Station South

City News Notes Headlines and Local Events

Allen M Fletcher now in New York bake business is in town briefly. J S Tomlinson preaches at Hill side avenue Christian Church both morning and evening. Lady Knights' Club meets at Mrs Franks 48 Walcott street Thursday afternoon Dec 2. Rummage sale at 322 Virginia Avenue for St Josephs Industrial School extends two weeks. bargains abound. Harry C Green of Wheatland Ind a IU sophomore appointed teacher at Pierre Indian School SD. Rev C C Redgreve lectures at Central Christian Church on Alexander Campbell and the Religious Movement. J W Fanning resigns from fire department after seven years. will go into business. Rev Marion Crosley starts a Sunday sermon series at Central Universalist Church. Bids open tomorrow for new Holy Cross School Ohio and Oriental streets. four classrooms, four music rooms, eight living rooms. D A Bohlen & Son are the architects. Washington Lodge Knights of Honor elect officers head by Past Dictator Henry Lawson. others include Ben Jackson and James Raricks. Scotch evening at United Presbyterian Church features Burns readings and Miss Nesbit singing. proceeds aid School No 33 gym equipment upgrades.

Allen M. Fletcher New York J. Tomlinson Hillside Avenue Christian Church Lady Knights’ Club Indiana University Fierre Indian School South Dakota C. C. Redgreve Central Christian Church Alexander Campbell J. W. Fanning Fre Fanning Old Board of Safety Holy Cross Ohio Oriental Streets D. A. Bohlen & Son Washington Lodge Knights of Honor Henry Lawson Ben Jackson James Raricks L. E. Halpin BE. Bly Inside Guardian Ed Kimberlin P. W. Bartholomew Joseph Cochran H. J. Jacobson John O'Neill W. T. Lewis A. Wilson F. E. Kingsley United Presbyterian Church Miss Nesbit Burns Scotland Miss Smith

Charity Organization Society Annual Meeting at English's Opera House

The Charity Organization Society holds its annual meeting this evening with Governor Durbin presiding. Rev. J. Cumming Smith opens with prayer. A. J. Graham will deliver an address on institutional care of dependent children. Several ministers discuss city and state care efforts, followed by benevolence and music led by Edward Nell.

The Charity Organization Society Opera House Durbin J. Cumming Smith A. J. Graham Indiana Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Orphans’ Home H. C. Meserve Plymouth Church Joshua Stansfield Meridian-street M. & Church H. W. Kellogg Central Avenue M. EB M. L. Haines First Presbyterian Church Edward Nell

School 45 pupils stage literary and musical show

The auditorium of school No 45 was filled with friends and parents for a literary and musical entertainment by the A grade pupils. Vocal and instrumental numbers impressed, Walter Percy Graff entertained with impersonations, Georgia Crull sang, Morris Hamilton aged four played cornet, John Schulmeyer performed flute, with proceeds to fund a class memorial.

Walter Percy Graff Georgia Crull Morris Hamilton John Schulmeyer

Read ing Circle selects books for young people

The Teachers and Young People's Reading Circle board adjourned yesterday after choosing a list of books for the young readers. The selection includes a miscellaneous assortment of literature suitable for pupils.

Young People’s Reading Circle Board

Massage for Infants Gains Converts in New Theory

A New York Evening Sun report describes a physician's infant massage experiment as a daily thirty minute routine. The method emphasizes muscle kneading, cold baths, and minimal clothing to promote development rather than restoring beauty. The infant's remarkable strength is cited as evidence.

New York Evening Sun Devel

Voice Culture Fun at Indianapolis Telephone Exchange

The Cleveland Plain Dealer notes young Indianapolis telephone operators will undergo voice culture to smooth rough voices and reveal dignity, with elocution lessons in odd hours. Subscribers may hear shouts like I am not mad as practice continues, sparking amused confusion about curfews and calls.

Cleveland Plain Dealer Indianapolis Indianapolly Central

Boy's Slayer Exonerated in Newport Quarrel Death

Coroner Bilge gins ruled in Newport that Joseph Creelman died from a gunshot fired by Edward Armineo during a schoolboy quarrel. The coroner described the killing as provoked but not murder, finding the act justified under the circumstances.

Newport Bilgegins Joseph Creelman Badie Armineo Edward Armineo Wes Pee

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