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Newspaper

The Indianapolis Journal

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1902

Page

3

Public arena show boosts support for Indianapolis coliseum plan

The arena spectacle broadens public sentiment for a well located structure. Guardians of the project express strong assurance as the horse show highlights the venue's potential. The manager Mills earns praise for organizing a large Atlanta style show while Atlanta backed by generous exhibitor inducements may sustain continued involvement if the coliseum project advances.

Ek Company Asso Anager Ls AtUanta Mills Indianapolis Enterprise Coliseum

Curtis Jackson Wins Broncho Busting Championship

Curtis Jackson won the world broncho busting title at the horse show by a slim margin over Harry Brennan, with Steve Girardot third and C E B Bruce tied for fourth alongside Otis Jackmon. Jack Joyce was disqualified after his horse threw him. rough riders faced a rowdy arena of fractious horses on soft clay ground as a larger crowd braved bad weather.

Curtis Jackson Harry Brennan Denver Steve Girardot C. EB. Bruce Otis Jack Jack Joyce Ger Goulding Corcoran Conners Monroe Brennan Jackson Kate the Outlaw Goulding Brennnan Tracey Arizona Bill Girardot C. E. Bruce Otis Jackson Joyce Dare-Devil Kruger Arthur Harris Patrick Madam Marantette Miss Crenshaw Limestone Belle E. R. Sims

Weather forecast for Indiana Illinois and Ohio

Forecast for Saturday and Sunday predicts rain for Indiana Illinois and Ohio with rising temperatures on Saturday and cooler clearing conditions on Sunday. Southeast winds shift to northwest. includes local observations and temperatures. W. T. Blythe issues the mean temperature and precipitation notes.

Washington Indiana Ohio W. T. Blythe

Movements of steamers and arrivals in New York

Shipping news records multiple arrivals and departures. Liners Lucante and Columbia arrived from European ports, Cymric sailed for Liverpool, Campania and Celtic listed among arrivals and departures. Other entries show ships like La Champliane and Kensington from New York, with Rotter dam and Blucher noted in October listings.

New York Lucanta Liverpool Queenseenstown Columbia Hamburg Cymric Campania Prostate L Ger Altonia Boston Dutton Celtic Friederich der Grosee Bremen VRE la Champliane Kensington Rotteram Blucher Anchoria

Quinine Tablet Box Signed by W Grove

Lacative from Quinine Tablets offers a refund if it fails to meet expectations. Each box bears W Grove's signature, ensuring authenticity and accountability for customers who seek guaranteed effectiveness.

W. Grove

Daredevil riders thrill arena in bucking finals

The finals feature fearless riders like Curtis Jackson on Arizona Bill and Harry Brennan on Tracey as they tackle dangerous bucking horses amid cheers. Jackson wins first prize with high scores for riding and handling. Brennan takes second. Joyce is disqualified after a saddleless, hazardous ride. Also noted are high jumping records for ponies and various horse drawn exhibits in other classes.

Nasty Brennan Curtis Jackson Stew Kardot C. E. Bruce Otis Jackson Jack Joyce Arizona Bill Jackson Arizona Bill

Local horses dazzle at night horse show with import rivals

Local exhibitors dominate the show as German coach stallions and French entry stir buyer interest. Judges narrowly award blue ribbons to Crouch horses Euro and Feldt Marshal while Urbin and Hector and others claim ribbons in saddle and light delivery classes amid a display of thirty wagons and elite teams.

Thomas Kelly Greenwood Ind Alonzo Young Crawfordsville Gross II Keaton & Son Morristown Ethel Red Crouch & Son Lafayette Euto Hindus Feldt Marshal Crouch Euro St. Louis Hector Daisy Denmark Lady Denmark

Indianapolis Horse Show Receives Rave Abroad and at Home

Foreign exhibitors led by W B White of Cleveland George E Palmer of Denver and A E Ashbrook of Kansas City praise the Indianapolis horse show calling it the best opening event in U S history. They commend the beauty size and detail of the display and urge a permanent venue. Local and national figures echo the verdict with Palmer noting exceptional foreign entries and high class local entries. Dean R Low of Topeka and E R Sims of Chicago also hail the show as flawless and record breaking especially in high school classes.

Indianapolis W. B. White Cleveland George E. Palmer Denver A. E. Ashbrook Kansas City United States Palmer Secor Ashbrook Madison Square Garden Dean R. Low Topeka Kan Rock Island Railway Atlantic Pacific Indianapolia Low E. R. Sims Chicago Columbus Timber Topper

Indianapolis Horse Show Impresses Local Leaders

General Castleman and Miss Alice Castleman praised the opening Indianapolis Horse Show for perfection and quality. Judges and exhibitors from Kentucky and Michigan lauded the arrangements, with D R Mills noting unprecedented executive satisfaction and a wish for a permanent show building in Indianapolis.

Notable Guests Fill Boxes at Last Night's Horse Show

Boxes hosted a long list of attendees including Mayor Bookwalter with guests, Mrs. Branaugh, the Stoddards, Coffins with Kenyon and Coleman, Van Camp with White, Cockrums with Henderson Downing and Cook, and many others from Greenfield Covington Bay City and Lafayette. Government and military figures attended with spouses and relatives, reflecting a well attended social event.

Bookwalter H. P. Branaugh Daniel Stoddard C. E. Coffin Clarence Kenyon W. H. Coleman R. P. van Camp W. B. White Cleveland John B. Cockrum Henderson Helen Downing Helen Cook Greenfield Cable Covington Freda Cockrum B. Morss Miss Hoagland Lucy Eddy Bay City Josephine Morss Fred Winters George Gay Howard Clifford Gay Arthur Lieber Paul Schafer Ray Howard Clark Mick Harry Drew Brecount Cincinnati J. W. Williams Cyrus Jacquith Hilton A. Brown Mark Brown Anna Stewart Cordelia Butler Taylor W. E. Hayward Tone Hayward Pana Ill Charles Pierce Lafayette Martin Pierce Pierce Ward Charles R. Williams Richard Smith Miss Barley Miss Dreseer BE. C. Atkins Miss Atkins Harry Atkins Thomas B. Kackley Durbin William Wickart Beatrice Harry Temperly August Craft Harry D. Haring H. B. Smith J. L. Gasper H. Pletcher August M. Kuhn Harry Hempstead R. John T Charles Mayer F. Mayer Owen Davies Odell H. F. Wasson Edward McKee H. B. Hibben Freeman Hibben Louise Hibben Claire Wilson

Festival Field Draws Large Night Crowd at Event

A heavy festival crowd filled Festival Field last night with thousands wandering the grounds and patronizing sideshows. Barkers persuaded attendees to purchase shows while weather stayed mild under a bright moon. Imitation feather dusters and cracker jack sales waned as damp air hurt crispness and conduct drew censure from some revelers.

Festival Field

Evening at Streets of Cairo Scenes

A description notes many ladies and gentlemen in evening dress amused themselves as they passed through the gates of the Streets of Cairo and De Kreko's Oriental Street Scenes, capturing a stylish social display in a decorative venue.

Cairo de Kreko

Frank Warman Injured In Potato Race Accident

Frank Warman, a regular in the potato races at the horse show, was thrown from a mule night before last and sustained serious facial injuries. He sought to join Thursday’s race but was advised against it by Ray Van Camp’s friends. Warman had been a driving force in the comical events, and his absence is noted.

Frank Warman van Camp Warman

Cleveland exhibitor to show Charmion in New York harness events

W. B. White of Cleveland, honored for multiple blue ribbons at Indianapolis, plans to attend the New York show with Charmion, a leading harness horse. Mrs. White will drive Charmion at the New York events.

W. B. White Cleveland Indianapolis New York Charmion White

Modern Woodmen raffle to crown winner at Festival Field

Tickets totaling 20,000 have been sold for the charity raffle. The automobile prize will be drawn tonight at Festival Field with the holder of the lucky number to be announced and awarded on the spot.

Festival Field

Settlement of coal strike clears horizon for industry progress

New York October 17 R G Dun and Co weekly review predicts the coal dispute’s settlement removes the only serious handicap to industrial growth. Five months of restricted fuel production hurt manufacturing centers and demand, but railways, steel, and related industries foresee continued activity with rising prices and ample orders into next year.

New York R. G. Dun & Co Review of Trade New England United States Canada

Settlement of great coal strike boosts trade outlook

Bradstreet's notes the coal strike's settlement as a turning point with general trade and industry improving. It says relief to public mind grows, though lingering fuel price effects may persist. Gasoline and other trade factors rise in winter expectations as retail activity shows regional strength and cooler weather spurs fall festivals and jobbing gains.

New York Bradstreet

Dr Shoop Restorative Offer for Sick Man Kidney Cure

A petitioner pledges to send six bottles of Dr Shoop's Restorative to a sick person at their own risk. If the remedy works the cost is 5.50. if not the druggist is paid. The letter requests a postal card and specifies Book No 2 on wanted and mentions other books and the product’s sale by druggists.

Shoop Racine Wis Menkoran Aei

Cotton weakness and wheat export totals noted in market summary

The report highlights general farm product strength with cotton weakness. Wool remains firm in Eastern markets as buyers are liberal. Wheat exports for the week ending Oct 16 total 5,240,683 bushels, with year-to-date and prior-year comparisons. Corn exports reach 180,674 bushels. US business failures for the week ending Oct 16 number 203, up from last week.

United States

Bank Clearings This Week Across Principal Cities

New York reports Bradstreet compiled bank clearings for the week ending October 16, showing the percentage changes from the prior week. The table lists gains and losses across major urban centers, reflecting differing economic activity and financial flows during the period.

New York Bradstreet

MRE Shaw at War sa w Concluded from First Page

Representative Cannon and Governor Durbin arrived in the city from Rockport after addressing a large audience yesterday. Representative Landis also arrived this afternoon. A reception for the visitors was held in the St George Hotel parlors.

Cleveland Times Cannon Durbin Rockport Landis St. George Hotel

Lincoln League Organized by Republican Students at IU

Strong organization formed as Republican students at Indiana University held a meeting in Bloomington at the courthouse to establish a Lincoln League. Charles McDermott was named chairman and Claude Smith vice chairman with L. E. White as secretary and Adam Beeler treasurer. Warner Ross of Indianapolis delivered the main address, urging liberal views. This stands as IU’s sole political group to date and is expected to drive campus political activity in coming weeks.

Indianapolis Journal Bloomington Ind Indiana University Lincoln League Charles McDermott Claude Smith L. E. White Adam Beeler Warner Ross Indianapolis

Elwood Republicans Plan Second Campaign Rally

Elwood Indiana hosts a second big Republican rally Monday evening with Governor Durbin Frank B Posey and E E Hendee as speakers Apollo rink booked to accommodate delegations from surrounding villages and townships Republican optimism grows for winning township county and state tickets and achieving a substantial majority.

Indianapolis Journal Elwood Ind Durbin Frank B. Posey E. E. Hendee Beveridge

Judge Chaney's Big Meetings End Campaign Tour

Judge John C. Chaney closed his speaking campaign in Daviess county with a final meeting at Epsom drawing more than 9 voters. The village gathering proved highly responsive to his Republican arguments as the campaign concluded in Washington, Indiana on October 17.

Indianapolis Journal Washington, Ind John C. Chaney Daviess County Epsom Chaney

Hanly Receives Ovation in Washington Indiana Rally

Special to the Indianapolis Journal Washington Indiana October 17 J Frank Hanly drew a large crowd despite a storm. He spoke in the largest hall to praise the Republican financial record and paid tribute to the late President, highlighting his effectiveness as a speaker. He contrasted support with fears that Miers allies may swing Daviess County against Bloomington.

Indianapolis Journal Washington Ind J. Frank Hanly Hanly Republican Party Presient

Hanly greets Greentown crowd after missed train

In Kokomo Indiana on October 17 Hanly failed to reach Greentown for a timely meeting as a special Clover Leaf train was arranged but he could not be found in Linden. He sent telegrams of regret while a large crowd waited. In Greenfield Charles W. Miller Goshen Republican attorney general candidate spoke at the courthouse delivering a vote making and winning address.

Indianapolis Journal Kokomo Ind Hanly Greentown Linden Simmons Clover Leaf Indianapolis Greenfield Charles W. Miller Goshen Miller

First political meeting draws Republicans to Ridgeville

Ridgeville Ind October 17 The first campaign meeting at Shilling's Opera House drew a large Republican audience with M Dunlap of Anderson as the main speaker focusing on national issues. Several Democrats attended the gathering.

Indianapolis Journal Ridgeville Ind Shilling’s Opera House M. Dunlap Anderson Spea

Humane Society Seeks Action on Child Labor and Cruelty

The American Humane Society convention in Albany adopts resolutions condemning Southern child labor in factories. It urges Roosevelt to appoint a delegate to investigate and form a special three member committee to push federal bills on regulating experiments on living beings and preventing cruelty to children and animals in U.S. territories and dependencies.

Albany N. Y Convention of the American Humane Society South Roosevelt United States American Humane Association

Accused of Murder linked to Meeks family killings

George Burrus, a private in the army stationed at Fort McPherson, was arrested in Atlanta on charges as an accomplice in the Meeks family murders in Sullivan County Missouri two years earlier. Authorities in Sullivan County have been notified. Burrus is said by reports to be one of two brothers involved, with the other having been sentenced and later escaped.

Atlanta, Ga George Meek Fort McPherson Totes Char Meeks Sullivan County Missouri Burrus William Taylor George

Valley Medical Association Elects Officers at Convention

Kansas City reports the Valley Medical Association elected President Dr Edwin Walker of Evanaville and Vice President Dr Hugh Patrick of Chi Se or Memphis. Secretary Dr Henry Burns of Memphis and F Tuley of Louteville were named. Dr Thomas M. Stucky of Louisville served as secretary. A future meeting was arranged in that city.

Kansas City The Valley Medical Association Edwin Walker Evanaville Hugh Patrick Chi Se Memphis Henry Burns F. Tuley Louteville Thomas M. Stucky Louisville John L. Jeiks

Otis to Test a Law in El Paso

Gen Harrison Gray Otis of Los Angeles has arrived in El Paso from Mexico and will present a test case under the new Treasury ruling allowing American residents to bring in belongings duty free for their families. He imported several articles and was charged duties, prompting a protest filed with the Treasury Department.

EL Paso Tex Harrison Gray Otis Los Angeles Cal Mexico Ea Department United States Treasury Department

Newfoundland Treaty Runner

Premier Bond reportedly concluded a reciprocity treaty with Secretary Hay in Washington. The United States government is said ready to sign at once awaiting approval from British ambassador Sir Michael Merbert to affix his signature.

ST. Johns N. F Bond Hay Washington United States Michael Merbert

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