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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1889
Page
1
The Sun reports a Wednesday night appeal to Clay County miners and city workers for relief funds. Businesses and employees respond with numerous donations ranging from 25 cents upward, totaling steadily as Friday’s credits follow.
A report from Cordwall notes a loud disturbance at Wade bridge on June 13. A live cartridge was found near Gladstone’s location, drawing police attention and exciting onlookers as details remain unclear about the source and motive of the object.
An Indianapolis man, Rody, a German market keeper, goes to a butcher's picnic with Maggie Shusher. He returns intoxicated and hunts down her hiding place to threaten to kill her. He pleads guilty to drunkenness and other charges. the incident highlights a possible factory move and coal versus gas fuel.
Thomas Kinney died after a fall from a window in the Johnson block Monday night. Coroner Ridpath says evidence may identify the murderer and will be revealed soon. Hall and his wife were rigorously examined. their testimony remained unshaken. Mrs. Hall noted Kinney visited to see Blanche Hunter, who lived with her until a week ago.
June 13 New York report on a dinner to Grover Cleveland by the Young Men's Democratic Club. The event notes Cleveland's national standing and signals a possible nomination to succeed Barnum. Whitney is mentioned as a potential nominee.
In St Augustine Texas on June 18 two men, Ruta Pol i and Geo Audry, who were well known in the city, quarreled on the way home. They fought with bowie knives. Polk was fatally stabbed in the heart and jugular, Audry suffered severe wounds in a frightening stabbing incident.
John Hunt, known in Catholic circles and employed at Kingan's park house as wholesale solicitor, is bound over to the circuit court on a paternity charge filed by Emma Wilson of N Noblest connected with St Josephs church. Hunt, active in St Johns church and serving as an official trustee, offered no defense at the preliminary hearing before Justice Peibl man and claims alleged intimacy with the prosecuting witness.
A young apprentice named Pattigrey at the Eacla machine works severely assaulted the weed-working department foreman at noon by striking him with a heavy timber, knocking him down. He fled before guards pursued him through the shop.
Cincinnati on June 12 reports strong feeling over Supt. White's move to abolish high school grades in the public schools. Both Whites and Blacks oppose the action, stirring community debate.
Dick Horton s dean was arrested on a grand jury capias for disturbing a religious meeting. Sophia Petersen aged 30 wife of Charles Petersen was declared insane on Thursday. William England a painter received a $10 premium plus costs and 10 days in the workhouse for bruising his wife s face Wednesday night. Sydney Hinton and Dr. Bryant appointed trustees of the public library by the commissioner. Mary Manning seeks a divorce Thursday alleging neglect and that Harry took two children and is an habitual drunkard. Commissioner Reardon sold the Burns Renihan block to Thomas Burns for 15500 pending court approval. Ephraim Fry facing federal grand jury indictment for illegally swearing in a voter. Martin Heithaw (ten years old) charged with assault upon his sister. mayor ordered reprimand. Con Collins sues city and officials for 5009 false imprisonment. warrant issued but arrest attributed to fine nonpayment. G L Knox before mayor for keeping barber shop open Sunday. evidence lacking. case held under advisement. July 4 committee invites merchants and manufacturers to participate in industrial parade to showcase city business interests.
Grand jury in June returned two indictments against James E. Isprigg, market-master, alleging embezzlement and petit larceny tied to the June 1 sale of city market stalls. The charges claim a $20 surplus from stall No 10, bought by Frank Mascari for $70, was pocketed by Isprigg. Isprigg posted bond after appearing with bank president Theodore P. Bauzhey and his attorney Newt Harding, asserting his innocence and planning to prove fair dealings before Judge Irvin. He previously served as market-master since January and had a solid reputation as a traveling salesman for Haughey’s glue works.
Willie Pendery, a Walnut Hills resident, admitted the drowning tale of John Gleason was a plot to claim a $10,000 life policy from the National Insurance Association. Gleason and Pendery planned the fishing hoax to cash in. Gleason’s mistress Julia Waisenecker is being sought as investigators probe the fraud with Pendery jailed.
The jury in the Rentsch case returned Thursday morning after hours of deliberation, finding the deed by which Raltoch conveyed a $14,500 block to his three youngest children valid and establishing his rights. Ex secretary Bayard and Miss Clymer wedding did not occur as announced, date not set. Langtry sued by her cook for 318 dollars over food advances.
Train dispatchers held an annual session at the YMCA hall in Indianapolis extending two to three days. Mayor Denny gave an address of welcome, with President A A Zion and committees reporting. The group, formed a year ago in Louisville, now has 660 members and 75 pending applications, about 100 in attendance, and aims to include all U S dispatchers in time. The convention will discuss safe signaling and related papers, with railroads supporting the effort to reduce danger.
Chicago dispatch reports Sullivan in jail with a plea for bail denied pending coroner's jury evidence. Maroney identified as furniture purchaser and room renter linked to Dr Cronin case. grand jury instructed to pursue Crom case. Dillon hints at Clap-pa-Gael motive. high school commencement at Tomlinson Hall with 21 graduates and notable alumni events at Butler University. Indianapolis institute graduates six young women. one illness disrupts salutatory.
The Indianapolis Republican club moved and carried a resolution asking States attorney Mitchell to investigate a 320 dollar allowance by county commissioners to Sheriff King for posing retires of the sale of land mortgaged to the school fund by the auditor. The auditor posts notices at his expense per supreme court ruling.
In CokyTON Indiana on June 13 a mob overran the jail and hanged Jim Deven and Charles Tennyson, accused of robbing and shooting James Lemay and his niece Lucy near Tomay. Lemay survived, the niece was wounded. the mob cut down no bodies until morning.
Sheriff’s deputy nabbed Jerome Ramsey in Mississippi County on a bigamy charge. Ramsey, about 50, claims ignorance of the law after leaving a Kentucky wife two decades ago and pursuing a second marriage with Mahalahzepath, a Dusky maiden. He admits cheating the system but says he did not realize the legal bind.
News dispatch notes Johnstown stabilizing after the disaster as workers strike for pay and soldiers patrol. Bodies recovered reach 25 identified from 14 date 1,162 total. two found Wednesday amid limited manpower. CU B Clark of Almona plans to publish a corrected directory and final list to aid future records amid looming litigation.
Kansas City June 15. Franuk Leopold aged 12 and Katie Waldex aged 11 visited a circus then walked toward Centrocalis. A brawny mechanic J B Seiddone jumped from bushes and tried to assault the girl. The dog attacked Seiddons with a pocket knife, slashing him across the face, nearly severing his nose. Seddens fled but was captured to prevent lynching.
Indiana Fair weather report shows light rain in the north and cooler temps after Friday. The Social Turners selected the C H D line for their Cincinnati Turnfest excursion. Tickets valid June 21 to 80 inclusive, round trip $2.50. See committee or Ti D office for details.
The train dispatchers of America gathered at MCA hall on Thursday as Secretary Peabody of Chicago urged contributions for starving Clay County miners. The fund raised $13.75 amid talks and performances by Rev J R McCulloch and Mrs Case. Plans for the next convention place included Put-in-Bay Buffalo St Louis. meeting to be on the second Tuesday in June. The session discussed labor questions and officer salaries, with J J Mackie and others named to the general time convention roster.
A damaged OCR passage describes Bob Youns, the youngest of the James boys era. Serving a life sentence for Northfield Bank robbery, he lies dying in Stillwater prison hospital. His health worsens with consumption, pale skin, wasted flesh, and husky voice. Relatives plead for pardon while he remains silent on his past.
A man named Howie Da arrives at Clarksburg posing as a coal mine superintendent and gains trust with a forged backstory. He woos Alice Thwocon, daughter of Raw John Thwocon, and fabricates a marriage tale while acting as a ceremonial adventurer and borrowing the witness record. The incident echoes across a small town in 1920s West Virginia.
New York City faces a serious water shortage with upper-level supply nearly exhausted and fountains shut. Commissioner Gilroy warns that a fire could become dangerous as the reserve reservoir empties at about 3,000,000 gallons daily.
Lieut. Schwatka replies from Cincinnati that he did indeed find cave-dwellers in Mexico, confirming a count of 1,069 rather than 10,000. Mention is made of a sale or auction by Geo. P. Marott at North Penn Street offering odds and ends for liquidation.
In Indianapolis on June 12 the second Indiana Cleveland game drew a shy crowd but strong enthusiasm. Burdick pitched, Daily batted, with Beatin and Sutcliffe on the mound for Cleveland. Sullivan, Hines, and Tebeau featured in multiple scoring plays as Indiana edged ahead. final notes show Beatin 16, Burdick 4, Gatzeian 2 in hits and Indianapolis errors 4 to Cleveland 3.
Private secretary Roberts returns from Brazil with news of starving miners and families subsisting on bread and water for weeks. Governors and committees for miners and operators are criticized after a Wednesday meeting. Operators arrived at 3 but miners were absent, and a proclamation to aid the ruiners may follow Dana's Advice. New York dispatch notes Ohio Democrats face a difficult free trade stance.
New York June 12 reports suggest Wednesday morning papers feature interviews with Cleveland and Brice. Both speak in glowing terms of the other, signaling a notable exchange of praise between the two figures.
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