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The Indianapolis Journal

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1902

Page

2

St Paul Defeats Indianapolis 4 to 1 in Marion

Marion crowd watches Indianapolis fall to St Paul 4 to 1 as Sutthoff and Ferguson shine with sharp plays. Key moments include Sutthoff and Ferguson catches and Dillard driving in runs while Indianapolis struggles with timely hitting and fielding. Attendance around thirty five hundred at the Sunday game in Marion.

Indianapolis Journal Marion Ind Swezey Indianapolis Sutthoff Ferguson Shannon McCann Kubas Lumley Woodruff Kuhns Heydon Lfoosiers Babb

Weather forecast for Monday and Tuesday across states

Washington forecast shows Indiana fair in north with showers and cooler in central and southern areas on Monday, then Tuesday fair with variable winds. Illinois generally fair, showers in south Monday morning, cooler, then Tuesday fair with variable winds. Ohio: showers and thunderstorms Monday, cooler, followed by clearing. Tuesday fair with fresh west or northwest winds.

Washington Indiana Illinois Ohio

Movements of steamers in European and Atlantic ports

Arrivals and departures listed show Kensington arriving from New York at Antwerp on May 4. Gibraltar reports Trave sailing from Genoa and Naples to New York on May 4. Philadelphia notes Noordland arriving from Liverpool and Queenstown on May 4. At the Lizard on May 5 La Gascogne from New York to Havre and Minneapolis from New York to London. Additional lines mention Rotterdam and Boston services, with vessels like Minnehaha and Moville in transit. some text appears garbled.

Antwerp Kensington New York Gibraltar Trave Genoa Naples Philadelphia Noordland Liverpool Queenstown Lizard la Gascogne Havre Minneapolis London Wre Rotterdam Roland Bostegve Ethiopia Ae Moville Minnehaha

Louisville and Columbus Baseball May 4 Games Recap

Louisville outlasted Minneapolis in a thirteen inning marathon as Dunkle and Clark pitched well. Darkness halted the second game after two innings. Columbus defeated Kansas City behind Bailey’s strong pitching while two KC players were ejected for abusing the umpire. Attendance: 5,018.

Louisville Minneapolis Dunkle Clark Lo'sville Kerwin Quillen Gan Phyle Gfroever Wilmat Ap Flournoy Werden Gangzell M'Purl'n Spies Carlisle Sehriver S Morris'y Coomeras Zalusks Aub Byers O Dunkle Totels Ganzett Gannon Schriver Groerer Flaherty Schaub Tannehill Gfroerer Haskell Columbus Kansas City Bailey O'Brien Nance Rwo AE. i Anne Hart Meany Lally Grima Evans Grady J Owt Turner Beville Fox Wolfe Ctrf Lewee McHiite Weyhing

Toledo's Easy Victory Over Milwaukee Tigers

Toledo won decisively at home behind strong batting and solid pitching. Pardee and Hilbert each contributed as starters, with Olmstead and Speer anchoring the mound work. Multiple players tallied two-base hits and steals, while defensive double plays aided the win. Attendance and other details noted by the Indianapolis Journal special.

Toledo Hilbert Milwaukee Pardee Kidnow Olmstead Speer Schiebeck Turner Kleinow Hallman McBryde McAndrews Miller Meyers Smith Dungan O' Neil

Wabash Beaten by Fort Wayne in Sharp Contest at Marion

Wabash fell 6 to 1 to Fort Wayne in a well played afternoon game before a large crowd at Marion. Williams will pitch today as Indianapolis plans more excursions and prepares for upcoming trips. The Hoosiers struggle early in the season and must regain form to stay in the first division. Minneapolis visits for four games, then Columbus comes. St Paul opens at home next Saturday on the Western circuit.

Ers St. Paul Fox Hog- Trever O'rien Kihm Hogriever Coulter Kohns Shay Indianapolis Geler O'Brien Dillard Indianapolis Journal Mancie Ind Muncie West Side Park Beore Wabash Wabash Baseball Club Fort Waynes Williams Marion Hoosiers Minneapolis Columbus St. Paul's

Editor Letter Stirs Sunday Baseball Debate in Indianapolis

A reader voices support for Sunday baseball, challenging opponents and urging Indianapolis to embrace Sunday games to gain free advertising and a stronger league presence. The letter argues the city should adopt city-like practices and improve its ball team to attract attention and progress.

Indianapolis Journal Indianapolis

Sunday Baseball Debate Spurs Citywide Action

In Indianapolis on May 4, a columnist argues for Sunday baseball to provide harmless entertainment for clerks and shop workers spending Sundays away from beer and riotous behavior. He warns against losing crowds and revenue to Marion and urges keeping games local to benefit the city.

Marion Indianapolis

Toboggan Handicap Entries at Morris Park May 6

New York May 4 Entries and weights for the Toboggan handicap to be run Tuesday May 6 at Morris Park list many horses including Ranastar Blues Ten Candles Ballyha Bey Silverdale Cobourg Brigadier Irritable Lady Schorr King Pepper Black Fox Dublin Cervera Colonel Padden The Musketeer Liz Joe Frey Smoke Whis ky King Retna Red Patch Ben MacDhul Arsenal Sombrero Old England Un masked De Reske Smart Set Brunswick Hatasco Highlander Gunfire Gay Boy Lady Uncas Sonald Delagoa Firing Line Key note Igniter Water Power C W Meyer Hanover Queen Ensight Nam tor Phosphor Jack DeMund Northern Star Par Excellence John Barleycorn Tenagra PARIS May 4 At Parc des Princes Linton wins eighty kilo meter race world record 1 09 50 3 5 Elkes Robl Louisville May 4 Alan a Dale Derby winner may not race again tendon rupture lameness unknown seat of pain owner Thomas McDowell says no start at Louisville meeting

New York Morris Park Ranastar Blues Ten Candles Ballyha Bey Silverdale Cobourg Brigadier Irritable Lady Schorr King Pepper Black Fox Dublin Cervera Colonel Padden the Musketeer Liz Joe Frey Smoke Himself King Hanover Retna Ben MacDhul Arsenal Old England de Reske Disadvantage Brunswick Hatasco Highlander Gay Boy Lady Uncas Sonald Delagoa Igniter C. W. Meyer Hanover Ensight Namtor Phosphor Jack DeMund Northern Star Par Excellence John Barleycorn Tenagra

Vanderbilt entries run notches at Longchamp races

Paris May 4 W K Vanderbilt runners Nettie finished third in the Poule d Essai des pouliches while Francisque failed to place in the Prix de l Esperance.

Paris Longchamps W. K. Vanderbilt Nettie Francisque

Cincinnati Poor Play Sparks Pittsburgers Victory

Cincinnati errors doomed the home team as Pittsburgers won 8 to 2. Hahn pitched well but received little support before Heisman finished. Tannehill hit a homer for Pittsburgh while Clark, Heisman, and Wagner starred for Cincinnati. Attendance about 12,500.

Cincinnati Cincinnatis Pittsburgers Hahn Heisman Pittsburg Piletz Tannehill Zimmer Clark Wagner Peitz Beck Beckley Emslie

Duggleby Leaves Phillies to Join National League Club

Philadelphia case on May 4 reports pitcher Duggleby announced he has left the Philadelphia American League club and will join the local National League club. He will depart in the morning with manager Shettsline to play for the Phillies in St Louis.

Philadelphia Duggleby Shettsline Philadelphias St. Louis

Detroit Cleveson Game Highlight In Detroit May Day

Detroit was bested by Cleveland 9 to 1 in a May day game at Detroit. Jose was untouchable until the ninth inning, with Detroit scoring only after Bradley's error and Holmes, Casey, and Harley delivering runs. Cleveland grabbed its nine runs on Elberfeld’s fumble and two big hits by Pickering and Harvey in the eighth. Mullin earned the win for Cleveland. Siever started, Joss closed. Attendance 7,500.

Detroit Jose Bradley Holmes Casey Harley Cleveland Elberfeld Pickering Harvey Mullin Siever McGuire Joss Bemis Sievers McCarthy Slever Johnstone and Connolly

Insurrectionist Civil Government in Tiaon Exposed

A Manila report recounts how insurrecto leaders in Tiaon built a civil government taxing residents and diverting funds, with Gardener clashing with army officers over the affair. Captain Johnston later disrupted the scheme, capturing leaders and gathering affidavits as a board of inquiry investigates Gardener’s charges.

Ure United States David F. Morris Gardener Tiaon Lucena Ie Sena Tlaon Mortis Malvar Captain Johnston Fifteenth Cavalry Tammany Nest

White House talks on Mindanao and Chaffee action

President and Secretary Root with Governor Taft discuss Mindanao affairs after General Chaffee’s report on the Mindanao campaign. They praise the operation yet regret the need to force surrender of those implicated in American soldier deaths.

Washington Root Taft Philippines Miss Root White House Chaffee Davis Mindanao General Chaffee

Strike Reported Inconclusive Split Of Coal Operators And Miners

Senator Hanna describes operators as sensible business men willing to compromise while noting the anthracite strike crisis is tied to tonnage and competition from bituminous coal. He cites language barriers among two thirds of workers and says educator outreach could ease prejudice. Mitchell’s Washington visit discussed prior to current developments.

Dustries Civic Federation Hanna Aite Mitchell Washington

Brick Makers Strike in Cheltenham Areas

In Cheltenham near St Louis one thousand molders pressers and laborers walk out at fire brick and terra cotta works including St Louis Terra Cotta Co Winkle Terra Cotta Co Laclede Fire Brick Co Missouri Fire Brick Co and Mitchell Clay Mfg Co. Strike supports lam pet demand for 15 cent daily raise. In Carbondale Illinois a new national labor body Amalgamated Common Laborers of America planned to form the next day to address unskilled labor representation within the AFL.

ST. Louis Fire Cheltenham Lampet St. Louis Terra Cotta Company Winkle Terra Cotta Company Laclede Fire Brick Company Missouri Fire Brick Company Mitchell Clay Manufacturing Company Carbondale Amalgamated Common Laborers of America American Federation of Labor

Longshoremen Strike Settled In Duluth Compromise

In Duluth on May 4 the longshoremen reached a compromise ending a week old strike. The union sought 60 cents an hour and will receive 62.5 cents unless lumber carrying rates rise to a specified level, which would adjust the hourly wage accordingly.

Duluth Minn

Providence Freight Handlers Vote To Strike Tomorrow

Freight handlers employed by the New York New Haven Hartford in Providence vote to strike to protest planned discharge of all union workers by the local rail freight agent.

Providence R. I New York New Haven & Hartford

Three 1 League Scores and Battery Details Listed

In Bloomington RHE Bloomington defeated Rock Island 48 to 36 with Wineaere and Belt credited, Wickens and Jams as batteries Polchow Treat and Reading Boyle and Thiery. At Evansville RHE Evansville lost to Rockford 60 to 51 with Cedar Rds batteries listed. At Decatur RHE Decatur edged Cedar Rds 31 to 12, batteries Daniels Shrewbridge Dahlquist Weaver. At Terre Haute RHE Davenport and Terre Haute split 60 to 23 with McCord Vetter Scott Starnagle.

Bloomington RHE Bloom’g'tn Rock Island Wineaere Belt Daniels Shrewbridge Dahlquist Weaver Terre Haute RHE Davenport McCord and Vetter Scott and Starnagle

Gas belt crowd eyes Cullen versus Blackburn boxing match

Interest runs high for the Empire Theater ten round bout as Jack Cullen, favored in the gas belt, faces Kid Blackburn. Seats are selling from Muncie to Marion with gas-belt fans vowing support. The preliminary bouts start at 5:08 promptly. Hartford City report notes Frank Gehl and Sam Murbarger wrestling for Ohio Indiana title with Murbarger winning both falls and a rematch set for May 17 in the same city.

Empire Theater Jack Cullen Kid" Blackburn Cullen Muncie Anderson Marion Blackburn Indianapolis Journal Hartford City Ind Ohio Indiana Frank Gehl Piqua, O Sam Murbarger Indianapolis Vanclere Murbargéer

Morro Fort Taken and Gardener’s War Notes

The report discusses Major Gardener’s remarks to General Chaffee about using his first report for campaign purposes and lacking concrete charges. Gardener states he will not return until the war ends. It recalls his political learning from Hazen and Pingree, notes his role overseeing Pingree potato patches, and praises his army record while noting mixed approval from Washington regarding his political aims in the Philippines.

Chaffee Hazen Pingree Michigan

Hotel Lobby Gleanings on Philippines and Orient Trade

Frederick Whitney Horne, in the Hotel English, voices strong support for holding the Philippines, declares he would leave Yokohama if the US gave up the islands, and outlines his role supplying American material for boats bound for the Orient. He praises Taft and Chaffee, notes Japan’s favorable view of US contracts, and cites prospects in the Philippines and Far East markets.

United States Philippines Yokohama Frederick Whitney Horne English Orient Philipines Horne America Japan Far East Indianapolis Shanghai Dockyards Company Uraga Mr. Horne Oriental Builders Taft General Chaffee

Colorado mining man touts irrigation potential for Colorado

J H P Voorhies, a Colorado mining operator visiting Denison, argues San Juan county cannot grow crops and that irrigation could unlock Colorado's farming and fruit potential. He moved from Chicago to Colorado thirty years ago for health, notes rugged terrain, and says irrigation could make diverse crops viable beyond corn. He urges government support for irrigation projects.

United States J. H. P. Voorhies Denison San Juan County Colorado Indiana Chicago San Juan Kr. Voorhies

Democrats Seek New HQ After Elevator Woes

The Democratic state committee seeks a new headquarters, unhappy with the Lombard building top-floor location and short evening elevator service. Stevenson building owners show reluctance, citing past summer political use. The Democratic city committee also occupied this building last summer and likely will not return.

Democratic State Committee Lombard Building Reilly Stevenson Building State Committee Democratic City Committee

Marion County GOP Leader to Discuss Joint Senate Date

Charles N. Elliott, chairman of the Marion county Republican committee, will travel to Morgan county this week to discuss setting a date for the joint senatorial convention with Morgan county officers.

Charles N. Elliott Marion County Republican Committee Morgan County

City News Notes Report Of Burglary At Massachusetts Ave Grocery

A.C. Stanton reports thieves entered his grocery at 45 Massachusetts avenue with entry via a rear window. Loss is about $10 worth of cigars and tobacco. Fire department sought George Bremmerman, former city fireman, believed insane and once escaped from Central Insane Hospital. He resides in the city. The Queen Esther Circle of Central avenue M E Church elected officers storm. Bicycle policemen responded to a fight among Italians on East South streets. Joe Colluzza injured by a bucket blow blamed on Gus Guffle. Fire crew extinguished a small blaze near Fall Creek after patrol warned of burning dumps. Indianapolis Propylaeum Assoc stockholders set annual meeting for May 12 at 3 pm with proxy option for absent stockholders.

A.C. Stanton Massachusetts Avenue Stanton George Bremmerman Fort Smith Ark Bremmerman Central Insane Hospital Queen Esther Circle Central Avenue M. E Lillian Moore Estelle Fisher Ada Wheeler Harriet Swain Florence Baxter Ica Douglas Alta N. Roberts Ethel Smith Griffin and Hull Schwab Joe Colluzza South East Street Gus Guffle Griffin Haughville Indiana Avenue Tenth Street Fall Creek No. 1 Indianapolis Propylaeum Association Propylaeum

Manila Cholera Strain Continues Across City and Provinces

The cholera outbreak persists with 734 Manila cases and 603 deaths among white inhabitants. Provinces report 2,153 cases and 1,583 deaths. The main water supply remains unaffected.

Manila

Don Carlos Summoned as Beatrice De Berrone Chooses Jump

Rome May 4 Don Carlos the Spanish pretender is summoned after his daughter Princess Beatrice de Berrone attempted suicide by leaping into the Tiber She wore evening dress and jewels and was rescued with difficulty She admitted her name in hospital and cited jealousy of her husband Princess Elvira her sister eloped two years ago with painter Folch.

Rome Don Carlos Beatrice de Berrone Tiber Beatrice Sistine Bridge Elvira Folch

Bishops in Pulpits in Chattanooga Tennessee May 4

The board of bishops of the Methodist Episcopal Church filled city pulpits this morning in Chattanooga. A union meeting at the Auditorium heard Bishop Thoburn of India and Bishop Fowler of Buffalo discuss missionary work in India and China. A business session is planned for tomorrow.

Chattanooga Tenn Board of Bishops The Methodist Episcopal Church Thoburn India Fowler Buffalo Methodist Church China

Riotous farewell meeting for anarchist Most in New York

Five thousand people gathered in a Broome Street hall to bid farewell to Johann Most the anarchist. Most is scheduled to be jailed tomorrow for printing an article on murder. The gathering erupted into a riotous demonstration against the police.

New York Broome Street Johann Most Herr Most

Gardener's Army Charges Reconsidered In Tayabas Province

A Washington dispatch to the Record-Herald reports Major Gardener faced trouble with officers in Tayabas province and made general charges he now hesitates to support with specifications. An article in the Manila American dated March 22 provides partial explanations and notes Gardener had become notorious.

Chicago Washington Record-Herald Gardener Tayabas Manila American Manila

Rumor of Battle Near Arabia Frontier Reported

Paris dispatch from Marseilles cites Jibouti reports claiming Turkish troops clashed with a small Arab tribe at Koffutidor on the Arabia frontier. Turks allegedly defeated with 4 killed and 7 Arabs said to have fallen. Arab losses also heavy.

Paris Wey Marseilles Jibouti

Murder in Pittsburg at Valle Bakery on Laurel Avenue

Guilseppe Mortelio shot and killed P. Antonio Valle in front of Valle's bakery on Laurel avenue Pittsburg Pa Mortelio formerly worked for Valle but quit after a quarrel He claims Valle tried to shoot first and Mortelio fired twice resulting in Valle's instant death

Pittsburg

Heart Cure Claims Relief from Cardiac Ailments

An advertisement extols Dr Miles Heart Cure as a remedy for heart pains and nervous irritability. It asserts the product strengthens the heart, calms distress, and prevents fainting, with a testimonial from a user in an unspecified address.

Dr Miles Heart Cure Ad From Elkhart Ind

Dr Miles Heart Cure claims to regulate heart action accelerate circulation and strengthen the entire system. Sold by druggists on a guarantee. Dr Miles Medical Co Elkhart Ind.

Nature Miles Dr. Miles Medical Co Elkhart, Ind

Labor Day Committee Reelects Officers and Funds Plan

The Labor Day committee reelects officers by acclamation and allocates the treasury above the required standing fund to the labor temple effort. A three member committee will revise the constitution as Central Labor Union eyes the funds, while plans to raffle a cottage to start a labor temple fund proceed.

Labor Day Committee M. T. Butler Law Makers Thad Gurley The Carpenters William Ewald Cigar Makers J. M. Madden Plasterers Labor Temple Fund of Central Labor Union Treasury Labor Temple Committee R. E. Groff John Koch Labor Temple Central la Union

Court records outline criminal and civil matters in Indianapolis area

Fremont Alford presides over murder Bailey defense on poor person affidavit and desertion case for Steinecker. Appeals from Police Court, writs, guardian matter for Stout estate, and multiple estate claims. New suits include Wells divorce and city damages. appellate briefs filed. Monuments dedication proclamation. furnace ad follows.

Criminal Court Fremont Alford Charles Hubbard John W. Bailey Henry Steinecker Theodore Dickison Police Court Flora Wells William Wells Superior Court John Goodnecht City of Indianapolis James R. Walters Nellie Walters Carl W. Weekley Circuit Court Willam A. Heckard Oliver W. Wiliams Joseph Seerly Indianapolis Street Railway Company Sarah Z. Ford Elizabeth Jones Appellate Court

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