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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1902
Page
3
The Senate will not vote on a reciprocal Cuba sugar treaty this session. A draft must go to Havana and return, likely missing adjournment by July 4. Administrations may test the Cuba policy but expect no two thirds vote for ratification.
Weather summary from Washington notes fair and warm Tuesday for Indiana Illinois and Ohio with Wednesday showers. Fresh east to south winds in Indiana and Illinois, light variable winds becoming southeast in Ohio. Local observations record a cold patch with snow and sleet in Lorain Ohio. ground coverage in places. Temperature readings show 73 minimum and 30.10 record values.
Maritime notices record arrivals and departures: at Erbroug Kaiser Wilhelm Grosse and Barbarossa arrived from New York, Grosser Kurfverst sailed to New York. at Kinsale Commonwealth departed from Boston to Queenstown and Liverpool. Plymouth lists Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse arriving from New York and Pennsylvania sailing to New York. Seraltar shows Hohenlein sailing to New York and Lahn arriving from New York. New York reports arrival of Cevie from Liverpool.
Indianapolis scores two in the final frame to edge Minneapolis 4 to 3 as Hoghever and Kihm drive in the decisive runs. Werden nervously paces the telegraph plan while fielding miscues plague Minneapolis. Lutthoff toed the mound for Indianapolis with strong support from his defense.
Ithaca residents greeted three Cornell crews with a 1576-scale welcome. two thousand marched as factories shut and flags waved. Frenzel, Indianapolis, named captain for 1907 after a record rowing season. Yale and Harvard crews also reported progress in separate notes from New Haven.
All classes for the combination race meeting at the Indianapolis fair grounds July 4 and 5 are closed. Secretary Holt will release the final entry list only after all entries arrive, with many expected by mail. The Indianapolis Derby on July 5 draws eight early entrants, while Applegate & Co. bookmaking agents will open pools at the Grand Hotel. Clem Clevering of Chicago will start all running events, bringing his starter experience from Washington Park Club.
The text states that a famous label demands the name appear on every box of the genuine Laxative Bromo Quinine Tabs, the celebrated Cold and Griz Cure, 2c.
In New York at Washington Park Brooklyn defeats New York 8 to 3 behind Blewitt who relieved Taylor after he was knocked out in the fourth. Batteries Taylor Blewitt Bowerman Kitson Ahearn. Attendance not listed. Also reports Chicago beats Pittsburg, Boston beats Philadelphia, and other league results with scattered highlights across cities.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal from Mancie Indiana June 24 Cincinnati defeated the semi professional champions of Indiana here today by 1 to 6 Currie pitched for the Reds and was touched up freely by Muncie Zook Muncies nineteen year old twirler struck out Bergen Peitz and Beckley and held his own except in the first and third innings
In Madison Indiana the Madison Krebs defeated the Aurora Athletics 11 to 3. Krebs tied the game with strong defense and timely hitting while Aurora miscues aided the comeback. Wolf pitched for Krebs with Thacker backing. Block and Stalder worked behind Aurora. Attendance noted after a day game.
Ladies' day sees Indianapolis aiming for six straight as Minneapolis trails with three runs on errors and one hit. Louisville seeks a three game sweep of Minneapolis while Newlin looks to win his game and St Paul hosts this week. Manager Wilmot of Minneapolis pressed Selee in Chicago for a pitcher as umpire Tindill ruled a play safe amid a wild ninth rally.
Local racing circles report Ed ward Holder trains an Indian steer hooked to a bike using hopples. The pacer has shown an eighth mile at a gait better than 2 45 after only three months of work, signaling a potential sensational act in upcoming exhibitions.
Holder, a veteran trainer, showcases a jet black steer from Col. Roth with Hereford and Shorthorn traits. The animal performs precise marching, salutes, kneels, and pyramids, while Holder also features ten highly trained hogs that walk tight ropes and climb ladders.
Cold clear weather at Washington Park set a fast yet holding track as Nickey D. upset the fifth race at 12 to 1, while Elsie L. rallied to second. At Sheepshead Bay Francesco won by five lengths with Ethics a scant head back, and Advance Guard dominated the handicap over Blues and Nones. Brighton Beach offers a Derby renewal with Wyeth and a $5,000 sweepstakes set for July 19 pending Drake’s reply.
Denver reports heat by heat results in pacing and trotting events at Overland Park. Martha B won heats four to six with times around 2:15 to 2:20 while Rose W led heat one and Jesse W nabbed heat three. Silver Sign swept heats two to four in about 2:14 to 2:15. ST. Louis card saw Mynher outperform rivals in one mile, Loone nosed winner, and Mynder and Laural lighter among winners. New York sale at Sheepshead Bay featured Hamburg Colts topping bidding with 7000 dollar top price.
Joliet Illinois residents learn that the trotting and pacing meeting at Ingalls Park scheduled for June 24, 25, 26, and 27 has been postponed because of flood conditions. The event is rescheduled for August 5, 6, 7, and 8 under Joliet Driving Club auspices.
The twelfth annual congress of the American Whist League begins at the Orient Hotel in Manhattan Beach with about five hundred players, many women. Results include New York Association leading rounds, plus scores for Atlantic, Northwestern, New Jersey, Chicago, and Michigan associations, plus prize winners in Progressive and mixed pairs events led by A A Carpenter W J Hatch and Miss Schmidt with high totals and regional leaders.
At the National Sporting Club in London on coronation night, Kid McFadden of San Francisco was knocked out by Englishman Ben Jordan in the fifteenth round after a hard fought match. Joe Walcott defeated Tony West on points for the welterweight title, while Philadelphia Tommy Ryan knocked out George Block in St Louis. Harry Elkes won a 25 mile motor paced race over Albert Champion at Revere track.
John D. Spreckels, multimillionaire leader in Hawaii industries, plans a wireless telegraph line from California to Hawaii via San Francisco if a Los Angeles Catalina Island test succeeds. His Oceanic Steamship Company operates vessels including Australia and Sierra between Hawaii and San Francisco. Wireless gear will connect San Francisco and Honolulu instruments.
Honolulu reports the wireless telegraph system is set to reopen linking Honolulu with Maui and Hawaii islands. Recent tests indicate the system will operate effectively, promising improved communication across the chain.
Mayor James L. Holden was forcibly ejected from Police Judge Reed's court after demanding withdrawal of an affidavit against a woman charged with intoxication. Chief of Police Tracy, his officers, and the judge engaged in a scuffle, during which Holden struck Tracy and Tracy struck back with a club, ending with the mayor being removed from the courtroom.
Enoch Wishard, Indiana bred trainer behind Wyeth’s American Handicap victory in Chicago, is noted for his skill with horses. Kin to Dr. W. H. Wishard and Al Wishard, he gained early fame with J. J. McCafferty, later successes in England, and was compensated with a $10,000 cash gift from Mr. Drake after Wyeth’s winter purchase for $10.
In South Bend Indiana on June first flight of the South Bend Homing Club saw 26 birds released from Mount Carmel NL and fly 20 miles to South Bend. Birds were released at 5 a.m. and reached sheds before 1 p.m. Winning bird averaged 1059.65 yards per minute and is owned by Aapien Debuck. Next race will send birds from Evansville Indiana next Sunday.
A dozen homing pigeons from a Syracuse NY club were released in Richmond Indiana on a nearly seven mile race homeward. The birds were expected to reach Syracuse by tonight despite the severe test.
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