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Indianapolis Sun

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Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1890

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Deaf and Dumb Institute Commencement Highlights 18 Graduates

The Indiana school for the deaf held its twenty fourth annual commencement on the Washington Street grounds. Seventeen graduates presented essays on topics from Industry to the Earth’s atmosphere while two students spoke in speech and sign. Dr Mann officiated, and Miss Moore wed Albert Berg after exercises.

Indiana School For the Deaf and Dumb Washington-st A. W. Mann Episcopal Deaf and Dumb W. Alexander Johnson State Board of Charities Geo Washington Childs T. N. Todd J. A. Rondthaler de Motte McCulloch D. W. Chambers Board of Trustees John Baltziey Richard C. Johnson Peeesoevesers Se Dames Leary Indianapolis Mary Thomas Frankfort Danijel MeIntire Crawfordsville Ali¢a M Riner ORE Manchester E. Leary Katie B Winters Perrysville Harry E. Smith North Vernon Mande Moore Melissa A Weldon Montezuma Yale Miss Weldon Miss Gunner Dr. Latham Herbert A. Cavanagh Eva Heeter Maud Moors Miss Moore Albert Berg Mann Mark C. Moore Thorntown Boone County

Train Robbers Apprehended As Vigilantes Close In

In Dickinson North Dakota on June 11 a special report says vigilantes near. The Northern Pacific train robbery suspects are tracked after the heist on Sunday. One robber identified as CG Bailey has been captured and jailed with guards to prevent lynching.

Hobber Bismansk N. D Northern Pacific Dickinson E. Bailey

Ballots Continue in Carlisle Succession Battle in Carrollton

In Carrollton Kentucky up to noon Tuesday sixty one ballots were counted with no change in the effort to name Carlisle's successor. In Washington on June 11 secretary of the Republican national congressional committee Schny der Olds resigned. In New York a fire damaged the city button works causing seventy five thousand dollars in damage and skeleton sacks by Norbert Landgraf are claimed to be genuine.

Carrollton Carlisle Washington Schnyder Olds Republican National -Congressional Committee New York City Columbus DeLausus

District Boundaries Map German School Commissioner Elections

The Sun publishes district boundaries for Saturdays election of four school commissioners and to resolve the German schools issue. Districts three five six and nine are outlined with streets, rivers and landmarks defining each starting point and path to the corporation line.

THE Sun Garver Barina Pennsylvania Washington Sts Vermont Meridian Walnut Lafayette Ohio Tannessee Washington John Galvin John Rupp Washingtonist River Bridge Virginia-ava Delaware Union Tracks Louisiana Tannassee Corporation Line J. W. Leapar J. R. Kesler Alabama McCarty High Coburn Franklin Wallace Yesser Corporation Clemens Vonnegut J. W. Grennon Chatham and St. Clair Liberty Union

Cyclone Strikes Libanois Town Hurting Dozens

Information from Chohaanon a town of about 1000 people nine miles south of hern reports a cyclone Tuesday night causing great damage and killing and injuring many. Joliet Illinois June 11 to 6 am Wednesday no definite word yet from Cofurnea as surgeons sent from dara have not returned confirming the disaster.

Libanois Joliet Chohaanon Hern Ill Cofurnea Dara

Grace Gridley of Amboy in a deep sleep at age 19

Monticello June 11 Grace Gridley of Amboy remains asleep since March 15 with no awakening. At 19 she is daughter of a prominent businessman. Doctors call it a mystery as revival religious excitement is theorized to have caused a paralysis of the nervous system. Separate court actions: Louis Neubacker sues Union railway for 8000 in Delaware St. crossing injuries and Capitola Sage sues the city for 5000 over a Mississippi St. sidewalk accident, both ruled against the plaintiffs due to contributory negligence or lack of proof.

Grace Gridley Riontha Siren Monticello Til Misa Amboy Howland Taylor Louis Neubacker Union Railway Company Delaware St Capitola Sage Mia- Bissippi St State House Iid

Chicago Leaguers Defeat Cleveland 5 to 4 Tuesday

Chicago leaguers won from Cleveland 5 to 4 on Tuesday. Gus Schmelz says the public tires of the game. Brotherhood groups push for league schedule change. The Burlingtons, leaders, will play Wednesday afternoon. Association games Tuesday include St. Louis Toledo Columbus 1 Louisville 9 Rochester 6 Athletics 2. State league results show Fort Wayne 4 Kokomo 11 Bluffton 3 Elkhart 53 ponele 8 Peru 6 Anderson 16 Mari on 8. Alf Mitchell challenges Dempsey for 1000. Mitchell travels from Hag land if a good purse is posted. McFetridge, the young Philadelphia pitcher, will not be pitched professionally. his father refuses. Hill’s letter to the Philadelphia brother hood lub about stock sale and resignation is pointed. The brotha hood has had enough. The white-winged dove of placs hovers over the interstate league. Martin’s claim, per The Sun, is satisfied. Peoria retains two men they pirated from Indianapolis. no great stir.

Chicago Cleveland Gus Schmelz Brotherhood Burlingtons St. Louis Toledo Columbus Louisville Rochester Athletics Fort Wayne Kokomo Bluffton Elkhart Ponele Peru Anderson Marion Alf Mitchell Dempsey Hagland California McFetridge Philadelphia Hill Philadelphia Brotherhood Hiltore Brotharood Placs Martin Peoria Indianapolis

Joker romance ends as wife quashes pension plot

A Grand Army post storyline traces a sick soldier, a devoted nurse, and two conspirators who plotted a fake marriage to secure a ten thousand dollar disability pension. The soldier’s wife arrived from Jeffersonville, forgave the other woman, and withdrew the plan. The men regret their efforts and the pension scheme collapsed.

Grand Army Baughville Comrads Algiers Jeffersonville Teres

Fight Ends in Death After Prize Fight Over a Girl

San Francisco police detain Frank Larue after a three ounce glove bout at the Golden Gate club ends with Harry McBride dead from a broken blood vessel. Seconds and officials arrested. warrants issued for spectators amid autopsy pending. Thieves steal $20,000 in jewelry from W D Norton store in Cloverville.

San Francisco Harry McBride Frank Larue Golden Gate Club Larus McBride Larue Jamises Golden Gate Athletic Frank Jones Jon Bowers Tim McGrath Jon Josh

Townsend Wins Fight Over Wandell In News Association

The annual meeting of the Press News Association concluded Tuesday after two days of sharp conflict. J B Townsend was re elected general manager and won a strong majority for his executive committee slate. Wandell of Columbus Ohio was defeated and re elected president but with reduced powers.

Weather report for Indiana in June 12 1890

Indianapolis area forecast for 24 hours ending 8 am June 12 1890. Warm and fair with increasing clouds and possible rain overnight. Temperature largely steady.

Indiana Indianapolis Vicinity

Stanley’s wedding rumors about government gift premium

The Stanley wedding dominates talk as rumors swirl of a government position gift. A second item notes Eugene Cowles reacting to a sudden shock and bitterness, following a Wednesday morning incident.

Washington News Briefs on Laws and War Ship Bids

Congress caucused on federal election law and statehood bills for Wyoming and Idaho. Navy opened bids for three new war ships around six million dollars. Pension bill talks closed with House dropping service clause and Senate dropping dependent clause. Stockbridge of Maryland protested and ordered ten thousand copies of a speech. a government printing error sent Crisp's free trade speech to Stockbridge's constituents. Senator Edmunds proposed law directing funds to Utah public schools. A local man reports relief from Chinese remedies for an illness.

Wyoming Idaho Navy Department Senate House Stockbridge Maryland Crisp Frank Edmunds A. Dill Supreme Court U. S Utah

Agate The Poslte- Worrall Case Returns To Court

In county courts the case involving Bebbhed Up Agate The Poslite- Worrall was reset after a mishandling of the general term. Attorney Bevaridge dismissed the suit before Judge Walker and refilled it in Judge Howland's court, shifting from superior to circuit court. Lock’s Lite Business reports Chicago plans a possible $5,000,000 loan to the world’s fair if the legislature grants power. Louis reports Bio Boy has been permanently retired from the ur.

Bebbhed Agate Bevaridge Dudge Walker Dudge Howland Chicago Taos

Various local notices and incidents fill city pages

A fragmentary local roundup reports a damaged two story brick at 174 Virginia Ave with $50 fire loss, a theft arrest for Willie Barber, a Purdue visit by Marion county agricultural society members, and an indoor fly casting tournament planned at Tomlinson Ball. It notes a Supreme Court volume ready for distribution, new corporate listings, German election issues, and a Chautauqua of legal and civic notices including alimony cases and a school institute graduation.

Virginia Ave Louis Burkmyer Marion County Agricultural Society Purdue University Teasday Tomlincon Ball Prudential Building Bushvilla Capital Albert R. Jonge Imbrella Indiana Kentucky Charles Keerner Sam Turner John Wilhelm Charles M. Cooper Cooper Sun

Woman Granted Divorce From Millionaire Nephew Case

Maude Childs nee Johnson was granted a divorce from Austin Corbin Childs in Judge Walisr'a court. Married in 1537, he deserted her after three days and sought kin. Jury spent 45 hours on the Patterson case before reporting an agreement and sanity ballots.

Maude Childs Johnson Walisr Austin Corbin Childs Austin Corbin Young Childe Hela Patterson

Judge Taylor Rules on Flora May Graham Heiress Custody

Judge Taylor remands Flora May Graham to the Good Shepherd home after hearing petitions challenging the board of children's guardians law. The case follows Robert Snapp's conviction and custody rulings. her attorney plans to seek supreme court review, asserting constitutional issues and alleged mistreatment at the home.

Baylor Fiora Graham Ants Taylor Hoard Flora May Graham Juvga Howe Robert Snapp Board of Children’s Guardians Howland House of the Good Shepherd Taylor Supreme Court

Wabash wreck toll rises with two more deaths

A special report from Levis June 10 states two additional deaths among the Wabash wreck victims. The total number and names of horses killed remain unknown, but horse flesh losses are pegged near $200,000. July 20 saw the La macey stable heavily hit, and only seven wagons were filled as rescue teams arrived.

Sa. Levis Wabash

Willia Dodds Death Tied to Hydrophobia After Dog Bite

Three year old William Dodds died Sunday night from hydrophobia contracted from a dog bite six months earlier. The dog remains alive. Before dying the boy struck his mother and their aunt who were at his bedside. Commercial club directors discussed the dust problem and urged city sprinkling funded by the public treasury under new water franchises. Committees reported roadway dust not fully abated, proposed district sprinkling. Resolutions offered Census assistance for accurate population enumeration and to study discrimination in mileage and freight rates against the city.

Proets Jane 10 Willia Dodds Buit ziCommercial Club H. Bamberger J. N. Harty C. S. Denny Conzer

Carrollton convention on Cerisie successor drags long

In Carrollton Kentucky on June 11 the convention to name Cerisie's successor dragged through 500 fruitless ballots before adjourning until June 19. Sallam and McCain, who had withdrawn, re-entered the race with Sallam still leading but no clear gain.

Fachtimer Carrollton Spi Cerlisie Clos Thera Sallam McCain

Senator Brown aide returns from Georgia politics bid

W Avery private secretary to Senator Brown returns from Georgia after touring the state. He aims to mobilize 190000 voters with the Eamers alliance and predicts J W Northern could be governor candidate. Michael Griffin sues the C St L P railroad for damages 25000 claiming a hammer head struck him in its shops causing possible brain injury.

Strong Bown Bonth Washineton Jd. W. Avery Brown Georgia Eamers’ Alliance Sen J. W. Northern Michael Griffin C., St. L. & P. Railroad Company White

William O'Brien Marries Raffalovitech Daughter in Paris

William O'Brien Irish member of parliament wed Mille Raffalovitech daughter of a Paris banker in London on Wednesday. The ceremony linked two prominent families with international ties as reports note the union was arranged through society circles.

London Jaune William O’brien Wadneeday Mille, Raffalovitech Paris

Ten Hurt In Wisconsin Train Wreck At M And N Rail

A passenger wreck on the M and N rail line in PEXMOUTH Wisconsin Monday night left ten people badly injured two seriously and two fatally.

Pexmouth Wis

Winners and losers of the League and Brotherhood Beauties

A recap of recent baseball results showing New York, Philadelphia, Brooklyn, Pittsburg, Buffalo, Cleveland, Boston, Chicago, and Brooklyn players. Notable scores include Philadelphia 6 New York 4 and Pittsburg 9 Cincinnati 7, with various base hits and battery pairs listed.

Brotherhood Beauties New York Philadelphia McQuaid Pittsburg Cincinnati Pittsburgh Batteries Sawders and Decker Foreman Haldwin McDermott Brotherhood Buffalo Cleveland Kefa Mack Bakery Sutcliffe Gaffney and Barnes Errore Burlinton Cross Keafe Vaughn Knight Jones Chicago Fittsburgh Extrora Morris Quinn Baldwin Boyle Asipiris Bolvert Fargueon Brooklyn Boston Broaszlyn Breaxjsp van Haltren Kitsiow Gumbart Swett Umbiieg Mathews Gunning

Victory cheers as artillery unit wins interstate drill prize

The Indianapolis light artillery, in uniform, returned to Union Depot after capturing a $500 prize at the interstate drill in Kangas City. Capt. Curtis led the victorious unit with notable crew members and support from the Phoenix infantry and Governors guards. Local officials welcomed them at the Board of Trade with speeches praising the achievement and urging greater attention to militia organization.

Union Depot Indianapolis Light Artillery Curtis Kangas City Pragaia Dick McAlister Fred Dietrich Mayhew Callen van Wie Ane Boswell Board of Trade Lilly Commercial Club Tanger Danny Capt

Interstate Row Shapes League Transfer Fallout

The Interstate League battles over the Taylor and Garvin sales from Indianapolis to Peoria. John Martin seeks 999 damages for breach of transfer terms, likely shared by five clubs. President McNessy and Gen. Allen visit to settle, with possible Peoria arrangement. Randall and Paulford join Burling-ton for Wednesday game, while Joe Broderick negotiates terms with Peoria.

Martin Taylor and Garvin Indianapolis Peoria John Martin McNessy Gen. Allen Terra Haute Conover Cincinnati Burk Skerp Welhl McSorray Schank Broderick Short Randall Pettiforé O’leary Swift Texas St. Paul Murphy

Quigley Indicted Over Parochial School Funds Dispute

Toledo June 11 reports Father Quigley in charge of the parochial school has been indicted by the grand jury for refusing to submit to the law. He contends if subject to the law he should receive a division of the school funds. A dramatic clash is anticipated.

Quigley Toledo Father Quigley

Green county Republicans nominate ticket for county offices

Additional Tate Green county Republicans met at Bloomfield Tuesday and placed a full ticket in the field. Representative Richard Aufman auditor T C Owen clerk A Carnahan treasurer John T Lamb sheriff Wm E Thompson recorder J G Smith surveyor E I Cox coroner J P Dennis commissioners John T Breeden and Wm McCloud.

Green County Bloomfield Richard Auffman T. C. Owen A. Carnahan John T. Lamb Wim. E. Thompson J. G. Smith E. I. Cox J. P. Dennis John T. Breeden Wm, McCloud

Bold Robbers Loot Train Express Near Texarkana

A bold eight thousand dollar train robbery occurred on the St Louis Arkansas and Texas line between Camden and Texarkana. Four masked men seized the express car and killed Messenger A M Nesbitt who fired on the leader. Robbers released the engineer and fireman and fled. Officers pursue. one man arrested but not identified. Local exasperation grows and lynch talk circulates as hints of vigilante justice spread.

Texarkana Ark St. Louis, Arkansas & Texas Railroad Southern Express Company Camden Cate A. M. Nes«bitti Express Buna Memphis Tenn Nesbitt A. B. Snoyer Here

Escaped From Female Reformatory By Two Girls

Two girls escaped from the female reformatory Tuesday night. Kata Young from Vigo county for grand larceny and Elizabeth Coward from Martin county for shooting a gun are the escapees. They pried window bars with a stolen tool and lowered themselves using bed clothing. Police notified as authorities searched for them.

Giris Copfinad Women’s Reformatory Etiadarre Kata Young Vigo County Elizabeth Coward Martin County

Rail Crash Kills Two on St L K N M line

A spring freight collision on the St Louis Kansas and Northern Maine line near Hamilton Maine on Monday killed fireman B Thayer and engineer John Nelson and left both engineers severely injured.

Siilieaim Hamilton St. L Mondar B. Thayer John Nelson

Jesuit Restoration Act Sparks $100,000 Dispute

Ottana reports the method dicts refuse to accept their share of the Jesuit restoration act totaling $100,000, placing the government in an awkward position.

Ottana

Nihilists in St Petersburg and mischief abroad spark panic

Large numbers of nihilists have suicided in St Petersburg amid fear of exposure. German missionaries in northern Austria begin Christianization by coercive methods. Committees on printers home at Colorado Springs report to International Union in Atlanta.

St. Petersburg Austrasia Colorado Springs International Union Atlanta Misa Belle Mitchell Rd. Mitchell Oswego N. Y Belle

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