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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1888
Page
1
Reported two Santa Fe derailments near Fountain Colorado with powder car explosion killing about 70 to 72 people and wounding many. Freight and passenger trains crashed as dynamite exploded prompting medical response from Colorado Springs.
In New Castle on a drizzly May day, the regular quarterly whipping of convicts occurred with about 100 spectators. Five men received lashes and two were placed in the pillory for an hour. Four inmates got five blows each, one burglar received thirty, while the last convict, John Pierce, trembled but remained silent as the punishment was administered.
Ex congressman Geo B Davis of Chicago, a Sheridan staffer, visits Cleveland praising Judge Gresham. He says Gresham is seen by Illinois people as a second Abraham Lincoln and claims a spontaneous uprising supports him despite local politicians opposing.
Paris dispatch reports James G. Blaine arriving from Italy and appearing healthier and more robust. He declined interview but American visitors in Paris believe he is strong and may accept a nomination if pressed, with Paris crowded by U.S. travelers.
John C. Lippert a prominent German grocery dealer of South Hast street died suddenly Monday morning at his home corner Merrill and Eastets after illness from Sunday. Dr Stratford summoned and medicine given shortly before 6 o clock Lippert died thirty to forty five minutes later coroner summoned for possible inquest Tuesday. He was 59 a member of St Marys German Catholic Church widow and four children survive.
Dr Alman Loftin of 881 N Tennessee Ave reported a natural gas leak in an upper apartment before he lit a match to show his brother in law Geo Empey. The blast tore plaster and cracked brick walls, with defective plumbing cited as the cause.
A meeting of the National Association of Taxle Manufacturers convened at the Bates house on Monday for mutual benefit exchanging ideas and discussing trade prospects. Present were Cham berlain St Paul K H Bell Chicago E Pollock Cincinnati L M Coe Cleveland W T Judge Eric John McGregor G Cy Mcdonald St Louis Edgerton Adams Staker P P Marvin Jr Akron and Connor New Albany.
James Smith, a young man from near Lorain Ohio, severely beat his wife of ten months. She was 15 and died Friday night from brain injuries. A post mortem found clotted blood on the brain. Smith was arrested and faces a Monday hearing as neighbors express shock.
May 14 at Athletic Park saw low attendance and chilly conditions as Indianapolis nips Washington 4 to 1. Healy and Ayers dominated early, with Indianapolis scoring in the third and fifth innings while Washington failed to mount a comeback. Other scores included Chicago 5 New York 1 and Boston 6 Pittsburgh 5.
Telegraphic notice reports the U S Supreme Court sustained prior rulings in the Coy Bernhamer tally sheet conspiracy appeal. Coy and Bernhamer, once sentenced to state prison, await transport to the north facility as trial details of other conspirators continue in U S court.
In Bushy Tract near Middleport Pennsylvania Anthony Futlovish and boarders found his home burned to ruins. The bodies of Futlovish’s wife and Mary Keith were found with heads split by an ax. About $1000 was in the house. police issued a warrant for a suspect who fled.
In a cold police court session, a dozen intoxicated individuals pleaded guilty or were found guilty. John H. King the famed temperance speaker faced vagrancy charges, while Lewis Carter testified against Cullen for a disfiguring attack. Other cases included assault with a knife, embezzlement, and minor theft as several defendants waived examination for grand jury.
The Indianapolis Natural Gas Company cuts prices 30 percent below ordinance rates, tempering Trust supporters as canvassing shows 90 percent of solicited patrons ready to switch. A Friday meeting will review progress. company plans expand piping within four miles of the city, with 500 workers and ongoing construction of high and low pressure mains.
Albert Vergey Prinkles, 21, employed on the Cyclorama roof, broke through rooftop glass and fell seventy feet. He suffered a broken arm a dislocated knee and internal injuries but was saved by scaffolding. Attended at home by Dr Marsee with slight hope for recovery.
The Travelers protective association Indiana division selects delegates and alternates for the state convention at Fort Wayne on the 22nd. Delegates include Hon. Pee Carr Geo A Woodford and E P Dennis tour with others from Indianapolis Richmond Lafayette and Evansville. Alternates are D P Gaston Frank Gibson Frank Saliencer M N Ross and more.
Justice Feibleman reports to Prosecuting Attorney Mitchell that he has moved to oust at least one justice of the peace acting without legal authority. He cites that Smeck, Alford, and himself were elected after township judges were reduced from five to three, then Johnson and Walpole were appointed. Judkins remains active without election or appointment, prompting quo warranto suits to determine rightful officeholders.
An Evrver on the Bulletin reports a killing and self inflicted death involving the son and wife of Thomas Jordan of 32 Park Avenue. Wright Jordan of 37 Colleve Avenue is startled by the notice, and returns home to find his wife working and children at play in the yard.
Brief forecast notes slight temperature changes and warmer conditions ahead as a light to fresh northwesterly breeze develops.
A man calling himself Malloy and claiming to be a farmer lured Cora Starkey from her home, walked with her to a country wood, and there choked and brutally outraged her before fleeing. A posse hunts the suspect.
Police raided the Engelish hotel block late Saturday night and arrested thirteen men, including City Meat Inspector Shemas. Proprietor Tobe Howe posted $650 bail for all detainees. most defendants registered under assumed names. The health board appointed Kompson’s successor after Shemas resigned. Court action and venue changes were debated, with defendants urged to appear personally or swear affidavits.
League games Saturday record several high scores including Indianapolis 1 Washington 9 and Chicago 9 New York 3 along with Pittsburgh and Boston results. Association play shows Cincinnati 8 Louisville 3 and Brooklyn 8 Athletics 2 with Sunday rematches Cincinnati 6 Louisville 2 St Louis 6 Kansas City 2 and Brooklyn 8 Athletics 3. A crowd watched Easterns versus Grand Avenues on Woodruff grounds in a 3 0 victory with Ware Secandlin Pfaff and Bright noted as batteries.
Reported prospect of a large enthusiastic convention of woman suffragists on Tuesday at Plymouth Church. Delegates from across the state have presented credentials and most advertised speakers will deliver addresses as the event opens at 2 30 in the afternoon.
Evansville visitors at State Treasurer Lemcke's discuss licenses for public school teachers as the state board of education meets to approve applications. Counties Sullivan Benton Pulaski settled taxes totaling 11 923.92 9 722.38 and 6 027.37. Lemcke notes 12 counties paid May settlements and an advance of 125 000 plus 45 000 exhausted the general fund. The Indiana state fair plans new track while old ground remains, and a Tennessee streetcar proposal faces local opposition.
News reports a claim that Indianapolis florists proposed to install six flower beds in University Park valued at 390 dollars and maintain them for 100 dollars in summer. William Lang staff, president of the Indiana Florists Society, denies the statement. Several florists seen Monday say no project was mentioned at Saturday’s association meeting.
The German veterans association elected Captain John Geis as leader and Louis Neubacher as first lieutenant at Turner Hall Sunday. Lawrence Geis became adjutant, Jacob F. Scholls named sergeant, and A E H Kepler treasurer. trustees Fanny Spensel John Lesser and Charles Rostenbacher. The group will fire salutes on memorial day and decorate graves of soldiers buried in the Catholic cemetery south of the city on the following Sunday.
An unclear notice reports that Colter, Fon Panied K Thiph, and Cassidy were arrested in connection with a lathe case. Details are fragmentary with a May 34 date and spl Astanems appearing in the text.
A Sun reporter and an informant detail how Indianapolis saloons, including one near the circle, were opened Sunday by coded door systems and back entrances. Multiple venues used hidden doors, rear corridors, and keyed passes to admit regulars, with passers-by guided through side doors and courtyards past watchful doormen. The piece also notes Cyrus H. McCormick delaying a proposed building project on Pennsylvania Maryland and mentions a Mt. Vernon Ohio Democratic convention endorsement dispute.
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