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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1888
Page
1
A mother killed her infant son with belladonna and aconite, then took her own life. John Jordan, a longtime local merchant, and relatives mourn as investigators note premeditation amid Christian Science belief. Funeral plans are set for Park Avenue residence.
John Stull was acquitted by a jury in his third arson trial this morning in the criminal court. He had been charged with setting a house fire on 8 Tennessee Street. The indictment against J J Hilton, his co defendant, will probably be dismissed.
Fragmentary text notes a river or area loss in lower districts with unclear references to dates and events. Reads like a damaged notice or brief column item from a historical paper.
A powerful wind storm swept across northern Indiana blowing cars from tracks and damaging lines. Telegraph wires are down making estimates of death tolls and damage uncertain while crews assess the area and report scarce information.
Switom accuses the superior Coat of a $5,000 charge improper to be on account. Loder says business needs forced him to hire a salesman and use an extra wagon, costs totaling in the course of years to 4, 06 The defendants refuse the claim and he seeks recovery by legal process.
The Democratic joint senatorial convention sat Saturday in the county courthouse. Delegates from Hancock Marion Shelby and other counties nominated Daniel Foley over James A. New after a long balloting sequence, Foley gaining 55 votes to New's 45 on the ninth ballot.
The stern steamer Georgian is reported lost off Rich Canton. It struck and sank in 50 fathoms of water with the crew saved by a consort. Owned by C A Thompson the barge valued at 5090 dollars and fully insured. Stone cargo insured for 10600 dollars.
Sub treasury data from New York indicates an unprecedented volume of gold bars in custody with totals surpassing last year. The assay office reports over 9 059 000 in gold bars and 13 600 000 in gold coin deposited, signaling a substantial rise in precious metal holdings.
John Cramer of near Lodi Ohio beat his wife severely Friday night. Neighbors heard the assault and, fearing consequences, he killed himself by slashing his throat.
Fire at Akron Ohio destroys Jacob Brandt's dwelling Saturday causing an estimated loss of 26086 and is listed as fully insured with incendiary suspected. Separate report states Pat Varley attacked Jamies Benghner near Bloomington West Virginia Friday night and threw him off a 2 cliff, killing him instantly, Farley reportedly present at the scene.
A reporter describes wine rooms in several saloons where women and girls mingle with men, drink freely, and linger past hours. He notes partitions, carpeted interiors, and a pattern of disreputable behavior linked to these rooms, with police and city authorities urged to act.
Fragmentary OCR content shows garbled dialogue and stray phrases. No coherent event or identities emerge to form a factual news item, making a reliable summary impossible without additional legible text.
The article notes red forgery cases, led by Allen QC. Myers, set for hearings next week, stirring activity among gang backers. Police court updates include Willian Bulick’s drunkenness case and Samwel Rasser’s vagrancy defense, while a mixed crew faced Ulfinie law charges and were acquitted after strong defense. Adjutant-general Koontz plans state militia encampment in Evansville August 20 to 27 with $1,550 prize money and up to $1,800 in total prizes for a free-for-all.
A damaged vehicle collision blocked a main thoroughfare near a city intersection, causing traffic delays and minor injuries reported by responders. Police and EMS attended, and one driver was transported for evaluation as investigators collected evidence at the scene. The accident prompted temporary detours.
A distressed, partial reminiscence from Cleveland May 12 recounts a battlefield scene with white helmets and wares, describing a pile and grave-like evidence amid a dazed crowd. The fragment preserves names and dates but includes many garbled words.
In 1883 a dispute arose when Wren and Braved claimed the city should pay for damage from work on Ganden-si. The court instructed the jury for the defendants and returned a verdict after brief deliberation.
Curtis was nominated for joint representative at a county convention held Saturday at 10:15 AM. Judge K M Hood served as permanent chairman, Pat Gorman and Arthur Brown were secretaries. Charles Cooper nominated James B Curtis who won by acclamation, while Mr Higgins withdrew. Curtis thanked the convention and Cleveland before adjournment.
Broad Ripple natural gas company plans to increase capital stock from 8100,959 to 1,909,999. The official aims include building a new line from the gas field to the city to prevent supply cuts and to segment the city into districts for each gas company with individual piping rights.
New York May 12 close shows wheat May bid at 81 cents, June 98 cents, July 93 1 4 cents, with Dec 97 4. Corn May bid at 7 7 1 4 cents, June 6 7 4 cents, July 6 5 0 cents, August 14 1 4, oats May 39 3 4 cents, June 40 0 cents, August 39 3 4 cents. Prices listed for May June July and August contracts across wheat corn and oats with varying bids and settlements.
An Indianapolis real estate scene shows steady demand and limited supply as a new depot and gas prospects stir rents. Officials note few vacant houses, with most landlords keeping rents stable while some properties see higher tenant demand.
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