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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1888

Page

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Hoosiers Triumph in Washington Game

The Indianapolis Hoosiers defeated the Senators 14 to 7 in Washington Monday. Moffett led with creditable pitching and Buckley backed him with precise throwing. Daily and Murray worked the Senators, but the Hoosiers' offense broke through in the sixth and eighth innings. Daniels umpired the game. Other scores listed include New York 3 Ohio 4 Detroit 9 Philadelphia 7 Pittsburg 1.

Moffett Buckley Indianapolis Washington Moffatt Daily Murray Senators Daniels Eer New York Ohio Ston J Detroit Philadelphia Pittsburg

Robbers Roast Man While Forcing Wealthy Recluse

Uniontown, June 11. Charles Humbert a wealthy old gentleman from Fair Chance village was visited by masked robbers who demanded money. They gagged him searched unsuccessfully and tied him to his bed after roasting his feet. Neighbors formed a search party vowing to lynch the assailants if found.

Uniontown Charles Humbert Fairchance

Sheridan condition again gives encouragement

Washington January 11 reports the Monday bulletin on General Sheridan. He had a fairly good night with only light coughing and easy expectoration, a satisfactory pulse, and improving appearance though breathing remains irregular. Hopes of recovery are entertained.

Riis Washington Jane Sheridan

Trinidad Colorado in Flames Report Spars

Chicago dispatch states Trinidad Colorado is burning with great loss of life and property though details remain meagre. A court injunction case against the Union Pacific and Western roads regarding American Express matter was urged with hearing set on lease stipulations. A state jury awarded 388 in the viaduct damages suit involving George Root vs city and Union Railway. Trainsmen from the Big Four attended Ketcham's funeral in Cincinnati after his murder in the attempted train robbery.

Colorado Tany Chicago Trinidad American Express Taylor Susg Union Depot George RB. Root Union Railway Fudge “Howe Ketcham Ketcham,s Big Four Cincinnati Spe

Fire kills and wounds in Lowett tenement blaze

A Sunday night fire at the Rock and Willfests corner tenement in Lowett, Massachusetts traps inmates as flames spread. Eugenia Vallerand 18, and children Peter 8 and Delia 5 die. mother Delia’s story involves leaping from a third story window and breaking her leg. Albert Vallerand is fatally burned. Mrs Boisvert saved her baby but may die from smoke inhalation. One child remains missing, presumed to have escaped.

Lowett Mass Sps Rock and Willfests Eugenia Vallerand Peter Vallerand Delia Vallerand Thos. Vallerand Albert Vallerand

Drunks, Delinquents Face Court In Small-Town Police Session

In a Monday police court session Thomas McCarraghan, a candy-maker, was jailed for two months for drunken behavior and threats to his family. Willie Leppard, nine, faces reform school for horse theft. Thomas Reynolds, with a valise of John Fife, was bound over for grand jury. Several bartenders from Morgan & Quinn and Mozart hall received continuances on Sunday liquor law violations.

Thomas McCarraghan E. Pearlst Hyland Willie Leppard F. A. Coffin Reform School Thomas Reynolds John Fife W. H. Quinn Frank Kelley D. M. McKnight Morgan& Quinn Pearl St George Pool Louis Sumner Mozart Hall Delaware St

Butler University Commencement Week Traditions

Commencement week events unfold with literary society exhibitions led by Pythonian on Monday and Philokurian on Tuesday. Demia Butler hosts Wednesday evening, followed by Mathesian’s thirty third exhibition. Class day is Wednesday afternoon, athletics Thursday, and commencement Friday with seven of seventeen graduates excused from speaking. President Benton hosts a reception Friday night. Prof. Butler hosts Thursday. Alumni reunion occurs Thursday with events shifted to Prof. Butler’s reception.

Butler University Pythonian Literary Society Philokurian Literary Society Demia Butler Mathesian Benton Prof. Butler Butler

Juvenile Fight Ends in Skull Fracture Near City Dispensary

A crowd of boys fought outside the city dispensary around 11 pm on Saturday. Harry Hall was struck on the head with a stone, suffering a dangerous skull fracture, and was taken to the city hospital. Hall, living at 119 Indiana Ave, did not identify the assailants. Col Eli Lilly, director of the Gas Trust, said work will be done with any class of men and criticized local labor supply.

Harry Hall Young Hall Dru Barnhill Hall Indiana Ave Col. Lilly Eli Lilly The Gas Trust Indianapolis

Knights of Pythias Gather in Cincinnati

In Cincinnati on June 11 the Knights of Pythias arrive by the thousands with many more coming on trains. Hotels report overcrowding as the city hosts the large gathering amid cool weather.

Cincinnnati Knights of Pythias

Fears for German Emperor Deepens as Health Crisis Grows

London reports a dangerous extension from the trachea to the oesophagus endangering the monarch as he absorbs nourishment. Crown Prince William was summoned to Frederickskron and reached the bedside, with a Swedish king due to visit Potsdam on Wednesday as alarms persist.

London Postsdam William Friederichskron Palace Sweden Pottsdam

Depew Dropped as Candidate and Shipping Dull News

The St Louis Globe-Democrat notes Sumarey reports Depew will not run. Canadian fishermen allege poaching by American and French crews. Jockey Chas Cross dies after a fall at Jerome Park. John Barnes fatally stabs Capt Braddy aboard the steamer Dale on the Kentucky River. Barnes jailed at Carrollton. Keefer grandchildren drown bathing at Ottawa. Mr Grosvenor proposes July days to consider arrearages in pension bills as Republicans report heavy correspondence.

St. Louis Globe-Democrat Chas. Cross Jerome Park Dale Kentucky John Barnes Braddy Barnes Carrollton Harry Tom Jessie Keefer T. C. Keefer American Society of Civil Engineers Ottawa Grosvenor

New Egyptian Ministry Formed Amid Global Flashes

Foreign dispatches report a new Egyptian ministry formed as world events unfold. Edward R. King-Harmon, Ireland under-secretary, is dead, while Dom Pedro shows improvement though weather remains unfavorable and the German ministerial crisis continues.

dJolun Bright Edward R. King-Harmon Ireland Dom Pedro

Sun advert urges notices for Wanted Girls Men or For Rent

The Sun invites readers to send in classified notices for Wanted Girls, Wanted Men, or For Rent Rooms. Ten words may be published free after a three day submission window.

THE Sun the Sun Kor

Man Arrested After Train Robbery Suspect Suffered Facial Injury

Cincinnati police arrest a man at Second and Main streets with a cut face who claimed to be Thomas L. Shafer of Indianapolis and said he fled Sunday. He provided conflicting stories and begged officials to shield him from a mob while investigators doubt his identity and note no such name exists in Indianapolis directories.

Mis Elizabeth St Wm. Lee Bunt Barker Bush Thomas Lee Thomas Cincinnati Second and Mainsts Thos. L. Shafer Indianapolis Georgesville Ind Thomas L. Shafer Enp. Sun

Ketcham Dead After Train Robbery Near Delhi

Cincinnati June 11 Poor Joe Ketcham the Big Four baggage master who was shot last Friday night died Saturday evening from wounds. A post mortem found bullets in his bladder and through his body. Investigators question Gowey and four suspicious men seen near Delhi. Police hunt tramps and suspects as the robbers are believed to be tracked.

Cincinnati Joe Ketcham Ketcham Aurora Delhi Gowey Paff

Parnell predicts bright prospects for Irish home rule

In Londox June 11 interview Charles Stewart Parnell says home rule is more likely now than after the general election and notes abstentionist Liberal voters have returned. He warns that violence by impatients Irishmen risks Tory gains and that confidence in home rule is redoubled.

Londox Charles Stewart Parnell Ireland Doncaster Szther Gladstone

Ex-Auditor Yeager Arrested Over False Pretenses

Evansville Indiana reports the arrest of former auditor Charles F Yeager on charges of obtaining money by false pretenses. The case centers on Frommer’s $70,000 in notes and Yeager’s collections from back taxes and guardian arrangements involving St Boniface church and the Little Sisters of the Poor.

Evansville Ind Chas. F. Yeager Joseph Frommner Yeager Frommer St. Boniface Church Little Sisters of the Poor Joseph Honnel

Enticed from Home A Girl Joins Salvation Army

Miss Mamie Helms seventeen, daughter of James Helms, left a life of wealth to join the Salvation Army in Vincennes Indiana. Her parents retrieved her, she escaped again, and Col Thompson and his wife allegedly manipulated her to sign forged endorsements and betray confidences. She later returned home to a tearful reception. The episode fuels local opposition to theArmy.

Vincennes Ind Mamie Helms James Helms Salvation Army Sheet Salvationists Robertson Col.”? Thompson Thompson Evansville L. & N. Railroad Elms Europe Miss Helms Sun Man Boston Kokomo Ft. Wayne Earnhardt Mass Owensboro Altt Helms Miss Helm Miss Helin

Harrison the Choice of the Man from Maine

Blaine leaders reportedly back Harrison of Indiana for president and Phelps of New Jersey for vice president. The plan would shift support from Gresham, with insiders claiming Gresham could cost Indiana about 20 000 votes if he won the Chicago convention nomination.

Washington Blaine Harrison Indiana Phelps New Jersey Gresham Chicago

Mob harms man accused in Evansville incident

James Foster, a Black man, was seized from Evansville jail by an angry mob early Sunday and fatally harmed after injuring Georgiana Howard in Henderson. The case follows a troubled sequence of local vigilante justice cited in the report.

Evansville Ind James Foster Georgiana Howard Henderson

Griffin vs Riebold Damages Suit Over Bates House Death

Mary Griffin sues Louis Riebold for 10000 damages in superior court jury trial. Plaintiff seeks support for her family after her husband was killed in the Bates house engine room by being caught in the belting.

Mary Griffin Louis Riebold Bates House

Irish American league forms to denounce Cleveland

John Devoy elected president of the Irish American anti-Cleveland league at a Sunday gathering. A permanent organization was established as the group denounces Cleveland's administration.

Leveland New Crx John Devoy anti-Cleveland League Cleveland

Town Topics and Local Notices From Indiana Editorials

Indiana Democratic editorial association to meet at West Baden Springs on June 13 and 14. Corner-stone laid for South Calvary Baptist Church on Maple Street. Schaffer’s restaurant sold to James M. Balfour, grocer at 203 West Washington. Trial of Doc A M Alexander for forgery grand larceny and embezzlement set for Tuesday in criminal court. Articles of incorporation filed for Farmers Milling Company Huntingburg capital stock 10030. Pan Handle runs a limited vestibule train Indianapolis to New York in 24 hours daily. Ten carloads attended Merchants Zouaves picnic at Madison. Deputy District Attorney Bailey jokes only one Republican present. W M Slater to lecture at Plymouth church on The Basis of the Ethical Culture Movement admission free Friday evening. M C A tea to be held in association parlors next Friday evening. Ladies of First Baptist to serve refreshments. Peter Colin seeks reform school commitment for son John aged fifteen. judge declines. Western Writers Association executive committee to meet at New Denison on Aug 7. members listed.

Indiana Democratic Editorial Association West Baden Springs Corner-Stone South Calvary Baptist Church Maple St Schaffer’s Washington St James M. Balfour A. M. Alexander Farmers’ Milling Company Huntingberg Indianapolis New York Madison Dep’y. Dist Bailey W. M. Slater Chicago Ethical Culture Society Plymouth Church Ethical Culture Movement the First Baptist Church Peter Colin Irvin John Plainfield le Eeaisieeernes Western Writers’ Association New Denison Richard Lew Dawson Will Cumback John C. Ridpath Cyrus F. Nutt W.taylormre Thompson Mra

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