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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1901
Page
2
Engagement near Willowmore Cape Colony ends with Commanant Sheeper and te men repulsed after a nine hour clash. Other world notes include British American liquidation talks, Lord Dufferin on boards, Turkish Sultan plan for a Berlin hospital wing, and weather damage in Germany from hail and storms.
The Vigilancia steamer was pulled off reefs near Havana and towed to Havana harbor. Drowned Frank Mullin at Quebec after a capsizing. Delegates to the Travelers Protective Association convention gathered at Old Point Comfort. Santo Domingo restores constitutional guarantees and releases political prisoners. Salina Kansas reports severe rain and hailstorm endangering wheat. Union Pacific washout near La Na and Elsworth. J Pierpont Morgan donates to New York museums. European textile collections highlighted. Bakersville NC appeals for rebuild after 1912 storm. losses tallied. Chancellor Francis H Snow resigns after eleven years at University. Health decline follows death of his son in San Francisco.
Clay M. Run and Bert J. Steele were arrested in Columbus at the attorney general’s request and brought before the Supreme Court for alleged contempt. They are accused of obtaining copies of examination questions prepared for tomorrow’s tests and offering to sell them to students at the University of Michigan University of Cincinnati Western Reserve University and Ada Normal School. A new set of questions has been prepared for the tomorrow’s examinations for a class of 25.
Washington June 3. Forecast for today and Wednesday fair and warmer for Ohio Indiana and Illinois with fresh southerly winds at night. North or west winds shift to southwest with variable cloudiness and a high near 76 F and low around 5 F. A comparative temperature and precipitation table follows. Local forecast official Wappenhans signs off.
In Columbus the second game of the series saw Alloway hit hard in the third. McMackin’s curves baffled the leaders who made four costly errors. Griffin and McCalister each had two extra-base hits, with Hale adding a double. Niles shone at third for Columbus, while Grant impressed at second for the visitors. Attendance 613.
From Brooklyn Cincinnati fans saw a high scoring finish as Keeler delivered a final blow with bases loaded, driving a hit to Crawford to end the game. Final score Cincinnati 6 Brooklyn 4 with Phillips and Bergen batteried by Phillips and Bergen Hughes and McGuire.
How to Get the Free Treatment The Famous New Treatment will be given to every person who calls on Dr Tomson in the Stevenson building before June 165. The doctor offers this full month's trial of his New Treatment to prove that it does cure these diseases. He invites you to call at his office and accept it free and only asks you do not wait until the last days when crowds may make it impossible to see all who call. Ample notice is herewith given and none must complain who are turned away if they wait until the last days.
An advertisement touts Dr Tomson curing headache back aches and hysteria quickly and cheaply. It claims internal growths or tumors can be cured permanently without operation and features a testimonial from Mrs A Brooks praising Electro-Medical treatment and new appliances for women without pain or exposure.
In Detroit, Powers Plank and Dolan walk set two runs while Geler’s fly to Holmes scores another. Elberfeld's three-base hit in the seventh plates Detroit's only run as Philadelphia wins 6 to 2.
Terre Haute beat Evansville in a loose game after Evansville led early. Crosby issued ten bases on balls. Box shows Terre Haute 10 Evansville 8 with scattered error and pitching listed Jarvis Starnagle Crosby Bouldin Roth. Umpire Camp. Attendance listed as 0 in report with fragmented lineups for other games including Rock Island and Decatur.
Chicago scored with four scattered hits off Willis as Boston muffed a few chances. Pitchers Hughes Kling Willis Kittredge faced Phill kipt Toe Wily for Philadelphia. In Pittsburg Philadelphia avoided a shutout when Delehanty doubled and Flick tripled.
After a lengthy conference that ran past 1 a.m., Wheeling, W. Va., secured the Western Association franchise formerly held by Deacon Ellis of Grand Rapids. W. W. Erwin and H. C. Richards of MARION, IN, reported the decision as Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
An old advertisement invites readers to mark symptoms of catarrh and lung trouble with an X and send to Dr Tomson for examination and a free week trial of the Famous Discovery. It lists questions on cough, breathing, appetite, weight loss, night sweats, and family history, and promotes a new treatment with Mutual Life offices at 20 and 21 Fletcher's Bank Building.
An advertisement promises cures for eczema salt rheum blackheads wrinkles baldness early grayness crooked noses lop ears hare lips or deformities. It urges sufferers to seek treatment from Dr Tomson claiming a cure.
Read on for a patient symptoms check sheet asking if you have back pain dizziness vision spots puffiness appetite skin color headaches fatigue pimples and more. Mark an X and visit Dr Tomson in the Stevenson Building for a free examination or write if distant.
An advertisement promises complete cure of varicose veins on any body part within one hour to three days without surgery and without detention from work. It claims no pain and no payment required unless cured. Consultation with the advertiser is available.
Wheeling with eleven players will meet Marion this afternoon. W D White, former Louisville shortstop, elected manager of the new club and will arrive tomorrow to lead the team. Notre Dame loses to Wisconsin 20 40 23 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.
In England a $0 side pigeon match yesterday saw Kanwell West of Supermare beat Ellis of New York 35 kills to 28 of 43 after Ellis quit at 28. Turf notes include His Eminence sold for 18000 dollars and Senator Sullivan retires as an owner. Detroit yacht project and Canadian cup defender launched. Neva Simmons entered in 81000 purses. Tashmoo sails 100 miles Cleveland to start a race with heavy wagering. Bielman says they aim to win.
Lincoln Nebraska June 4 J Albert Brink a barn solicitor for a wholesale grocery house and a Mrs Walker took poison at Brink s room in the Lindell Hotel in an effort to kill themselves. When found at 11 o clock this morning the woman was dead Brink has a fighting chance for life.
The Baltimore Herald recalls Mr McLaurin as a notable political leader shaping the new Industrial South. It contrasts his legacy with Tillman, calling him a political luckster demagogue and time-server who will be forgotten.
The Supreme Court has forfeited the t of the New York Evening Post and incurred the displeasure of Mr. Annamaker's newspaper, signaling friction in a high profile media case.
In Chicago, Derby colt Garry Herrmann loaded to a fast start before bleeding severely and being pulled up. Judges erred over third place in the ensuing stretch. Omdurman and Edith Q. clashed with backers unhappy. Espionage withdrew in the feature boat race. results list Silverdale, Operator, Omdurman, Robert Waddell, Edith Q. at Gravesend and St Louis races feature a dramatic late duel among Hal Gift Scanlan and King Ford.
The traveler aims to cross mountains and deserts along railroad tracks. He seeks a machine weighing about 1200 pounds with tires at least six inches in diameter and believes the journey should take about two months.
Memphis publisher notes Senator E W Carmack slams the Supreme Court as a decayed spot in the Constitution. He accuses the court of sophistry and intellectual juggling over tax powers, saying recent decisions strip government powers for over a century and label the court a revolutionary tribunal.
Toronto convention of the International Association of Machinists attracts about 200 delegates. President O Connell reports 179 charters issued in two years with 7 404 members, 66 strikes approved affecting 9 650 machinists, 41 won, 10 settled, 10 lost. Chicago deliberations delay settlements until after June 11 while Crane Company workers join strikes.
Cincinnati notes report a fast Newport track program with Baronet winning the maiden three year olds race amid poolroom betting losses. Other winners listed: Erema Ben Hullum Flop Young Henry Quaver, with odds noted for each. San Francisco events at Oakland feature favorites winning with Vasallo edging Bergen by a nose and a lineup including Hilarity Prejudice Vasallo Katie Walcott Homage Cromweil.
Carl G Fisher, an expert motorist from this city, announced plans to travel across the continent in a motor wagon. He aims to start from New York in about a month if a firm can build a special machine by July 1. He intends to follow a route similar to Alexander Winton’s venture, which ended with the traveler stranded in Nevada. Fisher believes starting from New York will help him tackle the Pacific to Atlantic crossing with fewer obstacles and better preparation.
The syndicate reported Constitution leaving its moorings at Beaver Tail to near Narragansett Pier shore. She sailed with strong winds, hove to sea, then returned to the bay for a showy display as a racing yacht under Captain, with brisk, controlled maneuvers and full sails.
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