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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1888
Page
4
St Louis dispatch reports a tame day as Gov Gray’s “boom” collapses amid Thurman support and Indiana’s waning influence. Chicago’s Thurman leads, Francis rises briefly, tariff debate tightens, Randall absent, Scott denies letter claim.
About 500 physicians gathered at the New Denison House in Marion for a banquet hosted by the Marion county medical society in honor of the Indiana state medical society. Music by Miller's orchestra accompanied toasts honoring doctors, medical education, law, clergy, literature, and patients.
The Knights of Pythias held their grand lodge meeting at 1 30 oclock Tuesday afternoon. John Russell of Lawrenceburg was named grand chancellor and Judge J C Suit of Frankfort grand vice chancellor with others elected including A C Hawkins Evansville and D B Shideler Indianapolis to key posts. Prominent members like Major General James R Carnahan and P C Shively were invited to have their portraits hung in the Grand Lodge hall. The new officers will be installed Wednesday morning.
The Sons of Veterans held a camp-fire at Masonic hall on Tuesday evening with Mayor Denny and Commander-in-Chief Abbott as speakers. Mendelssohn quartet and Crescent serenading club performed while D. M. Geeting and daughter played cornet and piano. Miss Genevieve Hilcott recited and Secretary of State Griffin read Sheridan's Ride. Wm. H. Link post received a gold-mounted sword for top enrollments. camp No 83 Anderson earned a banner for second.
Hendricks county farmer Reed was dragged from a hay load at a Washington street livery stable Tuesday night. He suffered a broken arm sprains and slight internal injuries. The incident occurred as he rode on the hay and was dragged off by the door top. Crown Hill cemetery corporators held their annual meeting Tuesday electing A Fletcher J C New T A Morris W S Hubbard Wm Wallace Nicholas McCarty and T P Haughey to the board with officers unchanged.
A collage of notes from Indiana towns details July 4 celebrations in Fort Wayne Sullivan Madison and Michigan City. Reports include boat service proposals, a new asylum contract, staged crime and court outcomes, saloon hours, a life saving station demand, and memorials to pioneers Christy brothers from Clay and Vigo counties seeking monuments from Congress.
Mrs. Christian Weis of 574 West Washington street and Mrs. William Merrick of 89 Dorman street died from heart disease Tuesday night. Both women were in good health moments before their deaths.
Indiana politics stir as ex-Gov Porter agrees to present Harrison at the Chicago convention. Harrisonians gain hope Blaine withdrawal strengthens their man, while Gresham backers push for cross support as Blaine influence wanes. Thoman amendment to Gosper's motion faces opposition at the Board of Aldermen on gas vs electric lighting. Leonine union to debate war memory policy with Carr, Harrington, O Donoghue, and McNeal slated to argue.
A recap covers New York’s two runs in a fatal seventh, league results for Tuesday with Chicago over Philadelphia and Detroit routing Washington. It notes Charley Bassett’s errors, umpire Daniels’ gear, Indiana risks vs Washington, and Harry Spence’s critique of Valentine’s ten errors. A charity fire department game at Athletic Park funds disabled members, with Anson’s strict discipline contrasted with Spence’s lax methods.
Wednesday June 6 market listing with prices for smoked meats, bacon, lard, cheese, eggs, poultry, vegetables, fruits, sugar, syrup, cider vinegar, jelly, peas and beans. Notable items include New York full cream cheddar 18c, turkeys 57c lb, potatoes 95c to $1.00 per bushel, oranges $4 to $5 per box, strawberries 3.50 to 4.00 per 24, and cherries 4.46 per stand.
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