14 May 1889
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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1889
Page
1
In TaconA W T May 14 special report says twelve workers died when a sudden storm hit the new hotel under construction for William Bates. Fifteen to twenty men were on site. others were badly hurt. Rescue efforts continued through the night as debris was cleared and more victims feared.
A state convention of Indiana homeopathists gathered in Plymouth Church with about 25 professionals in attendance led by G W Bowen of Fort Wayne. The twenty third yearly meeting featured talks on scientific demonions and experiences in loparotomy, noting rapid growth of the homeopathic movement over the past 50 years.
Paris on May 14 reports a Figaro article by Joseph Moutet claiming that corrupt society depictions in French novels mirror reality and urging all true Frenchmen to join the reform association for school education with the motto God country liberty. Hundreds of prominent citizens are signing up.
On May 14 the rider John Allen and FE k Platt began a horseback journey toward the Golden Gate. The affluent pair aim to cover about thirty miles daily, passing through Columbus and Indianapolis in the first week of June.
The directors of the Washington baseball clan will hold a meeting Tuesday to decide on sharp discipline after a prolonged break. The item notes a crackdown amid ongoing internal issues. Dr Ab Li, a Chinese dentist, opens an office on Mott Street, first of his kind in America. The Wabash foreclosure sale occurs Wednesday, with a purchasing committee expected to acquire it.
Clara Agk ermman died in city hospital from burns received while smoking in bed on May 6. Snow fell in Hope, North Dakota, on May 14, depth two inches.
Frendricks county court opened a change of venue trial in a damage suit brought by Clements against Hezekiah Burnett and others over his Nov 5 arrest by a deputy U S marshal. Clements seeks $35,000, alleging imprisonment and deprivation of liberty, with defendants claiming he bribed voters and planned purchases. The case draws local interest due to resident witnesses and political heat from last November. The day's stories also recount circus press agent Charlie Davis staging a ruse with Forepaugh's elephant to boost publicity, leading to court appearances and media fodder.
City News notes Robert Wachstetter to be tried Wednesday for selling intoxicants last Sunday. Meridian W C T U meets at Central Ave M E church at 3 pm. Numerous local incidents include a seven year old boy’s fall under a horse, petty larceny arrests, mortgage and court actions, and shifts in railroad schedules reflecting a busy urban day.
The montage reports Rev F C Towne seeks 1590 from Depew for cantennial oration work after 32 days of effort and 50 dollars in expenses. Depew offers 150 as settlement. Also notes a Terre Haute oil and gas company and the murder of J B Smith in Springside. Weather, a Washington memo, and a new telephone directory notice conclude.
Secretary Herron expands the agricultural museum with a real dead merman donated by Philip Vajen from California. The creature, described with a Japanese face and long bony arms, sits beside corn ears and other curiosities in a display case.
The Salvation Army stage campaign at Lyra hall in Indianapolis drew a large crowd after a banquet on Monday. A dynamic lineup featured Cadet Bekke, Capt Hirams, Adjutant Metarland, and Adjutant McFarland as they urged converts through music, prayer, and energetic drums.
Dr C B Wright stated Monday that he accepted the Central hospital for the insane superintendency unconditionally. He said the trustees’ only communication was a tender of the appointment with no conditions.
Two suits filed by Will V. Rooker on Wednesday seek to enjoin the city from contracting with The Sun and to challenge a recent council award to The Crazette. The actions focus on legality, advertising secrecy, and potential constitutional issues surrounding the city’s printing contract.
May 14 report from URLAHOSE Det describes a man shot through the stomach whose body was buried without identification in bushes near the orth Canadian river. Officers investigate while the mayor keeps clothing portions hoping for identification. no crew to the plunderers found.
Edwardaiflig colored was arrested Monday evening on a grand jury warrant charging assault and battery on his wife. He appeared Tuesday after two weeks since the assault occurred and was arraigned in police court. The piece criticizes changing venue to thwart justice, noting mayoral continuances and attempts to bypass the workhouse sentence. Superintendent Travis aims to curb the practice by directing officers to the grand jury, with immediate transfer to criminal court once information is filed.
Four general epidemics hit Indianapolis horse populations last week. Dr Krevelo’s nine horses sick, with most stables affected. Veterinary surgeon Hillett described a non contagious but serious illness resembling pink eye, caused by malarial trouble, causing fevers and potential pneumonia if untreated.
Tuesday State geologist John Collett acting on governor’s commission demanded the Capitol geology department from Gorby appointed by the assembly. Knrby refused and the dispute now heads to the courts to decide who is the slate geologist.
Sunday Sun reports a misread item on Mrs. Julia A. Baker’s death. It clarifies Mr. Baker was not sent to the penitentiary for Geo. W. Long’s killing. instead, the tragedy ended her husband’s life and she died from grief over the incident.
May 18 reports Dr. F L Vincent brother of Bishop Vincent of the M E church died in an attempted self administered electric cure for rheumatism. The incident occurred as he applied electrical treatment to himself, with his death resulting from the procedure.
A Godsend. May 15 Chicago reports copious rains across Illinois Indiana Iowa Wisconsin and Michigan. The wet spell improves wheat prospects and boosts farmers. A Mad Dog Scare follows a canine attack at First and Meridian streets Monday near 11 o'clock. The dog was killed after biting another dog still at large. Cincinnati notes a new pitcher used by the Red Stockings in a May 11 game, hailed as a phenom from Evansville Indiana. Advertisers promote Hood’s Sarsaparilla as spring medicine, claiming it purifies blood and cures ailments like dyspepsia and headaches.
Heavy hitters Whitney Healy and Mack spark the Washington Senators to a 18 4 decision over the Indianapolis Hoosiers in a lively ballpark clash. Daily Glasscock and Hines star in a wild day as both sides produce multiple runs, fielding miscues, and a late surge by the Hoosiers.
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