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Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1888

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Phillies Beaten in Great Style by Hoosiers at Athletic Park

May 16 at Athletic Park saw a tight pitchers duel as Boyle and Myers faced off against Casy and Clements. Glasscock returned for Indianapolis to spark the third base, and the game featured goose eggs through much of the scoreless innings before a late rally by Indianapolis and a quiet ninth for Philadelphia.

Hines Indianapolis Glasscock Denny Seery Phillies Mulvey Irwin Phil Nes Iorwin Clements Boyle Bassett Esterbrook

Small pox outbreak and village quarantine at Pierceville

Pierceville near Seymour Indiana reports a small pox outbreak after initial misdiagnosis as chicken pox. The village is under strict quarantine as exposures rise and two deaths occur. In a separate matter, the U S Supreme Court case against Wa F Barrows proceeds with a new indictment and early testimony.

Seymour Ind Pierceville Here County Health Board

Sell The Bard Triumphs In Brooklyn Handicap

New York May 15 Sell The Bard earned the equine hero title by winning the Brooklyn jockey club handicap ahead of top rivals including Hanover. The track was muddy after heavy rains, dampening the crowd's anticipation for the premier early turf event.

New York Brooklyn

Ohio Democrats Begin State Convention in Dayton

Dayton Ohio May 16 Spl 1 The democratic state convention opened at 11 oclock Wednesday with chairman Henry Bohl leading the session Rev McFarland gave the prayer Sam F Hunt of Hamilton county was named for permanent chairman and W B Dobson of Wood county for secretary Hunt started proceedings with an inaugural speech naming the key local leaders and setting the tone for the meeting

Ohio Democrats Dayton Henry Bohl McFarland Sam F. Hunt Hamilton ‘County W. B. Dobson Wood County Sor Hunt

Temperance Evangelist Holds Large Meetings in Tabernacle

Es Murphy, a temperance evangelist, is holding meetings in a tabernacle in Seyvmo Indiana. The venue seats 3 000, and hundreds are resigning the pledge during the event.

God Temperance Work Ind Es Murphy

Murder Runs Riot Near Myanusion in Bloody Footpad Threat

Curiaco May 16. William Bepner a tree agent of Niles was found dead near Evanstown Wednesday morning. His pockets were rifled and his six shot revolver lay nearby six chambers loaded. He resisted attackers but died from a single fatal wound. No clues to the assassins. STILIS Kansas City May 16. Hanseon Fleetwood a prominent Indian with 60,000 acres in Indian Territory was shot by d M Trout in a fence dispute. A lynching party pursued Trout who fled on horseback.

Curiaco William Bepner Niles Evanstown Stilis Kansas City Hanseon Fleetwood Indian Territory D. M. Trout Trout

New York Convention Divides on Grover Cleveland

The New York convention coverage portrays a harmonious session with a cautious platform. The World notes the delegates align to Cleveland yet doubt his ability to win a western Democrat vote, while The Tribune calls Cleveland a master dictating the party. The Herald and Times praise the result.

New York Dumbas the Sun Grover Cleveland Cleveland St. Louis the Tribune Gov. Hill Hil Herald and Times

Annual Homeopaths Institute Opens at Plymouth Church

The state homeopathic association held its annual convention in the Plymouth Church lecture room with Dr. F L Davis of Evansville presiding and delivering an exhaustive address on homeopathy. Treasurer J S Klattin of Muncie reported a balance of 812 in the treasury and Secretary J D George of Franklin noted many membership applications. G W Bower of Ft Wayne presented a humorous paper during the forenoon session as eight departments including surgery clinics gynecology obstetrics ophthalmology etiology laryngology sanitary science pedology microscopy histology pharmacy chemistry and toxicology prepared for readings. The institute continues Thursday evening.

Plymouth Church Institute of the State Association F. L. Davis Evansville Institute J. S. Klattin Muncie Treasury J. D. George Franklin Bureau of Materia Medica G. W. Bower Ft. Wayne

Ferris and Mrs Scofield Face Blackmail Link Trial

New York May 16 The Hatch inquest hints at a blackmail plot involving Mrs Scofield and Ferris. Hatch died fearing exposure and violence after being lured to Mrs Scofield’s house. Coroner and bail set at 5000 dollars for each Ferris and Scofield as grand jury action awaits.

Ferris Mrs. Schofield New York

Mills Bill Moves to Immediate House Vote

Washington reports Mills plans to push the tariff bill to a vote at the earliest day. He said Democrats suggested a Republican substitute after general debate, with a possible extension of debate to four or five days. Senator Morrill names a subcommittee of Alli son Aldrich Hiscock Beck and Harris to draft a tariff substitute for Mills bill.

Washington, D. C J] Mills House Mills Democratic Party Morrill Senate Finance Committee Allison Aldrich Hiscock Beck Harris Mill

Natural Gas Talk Reflects Gas Shortage Concerns

The Indianapolis gas company reports the highest single day of service connection applications. Mr Pletcher warns there may be insufficient gas for cold weather and a tough winter ahead. Broad Ripple Co. gas outages disrupt patrons as President Wescott cites partial shutoffs to link new wells. A vigilant watch is planned.

Indianapolis Gas Company Pletcher Broad Ripple Co Wescott

Gibney Gets 1 Percent for City Piping Contract

Gas trust directors awarded the piping contract for the city to J. C. Gibney & Co. with a $10,000 bond. The bid requires faithful performance, prompt wage payment, and preference for home labor if available, up to a thousand workers.

The Gas Trust J. C. Gibney & Co

Odd Fellows Grand Lodge concludes semi annual session

At the semi annual session in Grand Lodge hall Grand-master Michener opened with a note that 1888 would be memorable for the Indiana jurisdiction. Since the last report three lodges received dispensations seven Rebekah charters were granted. The Grand secretary reported 750 new members for 1887, relief totaling $50 621.28 to 1647 brothers and 162 widows and families, and assets of $44 142.64 for the Grand treasurer Haughey. Afternoon dealt with order related business.

Odd Fellows Grand Lodge Lodge of Odd Fellows Grand Lodge Hall Michener Indiana Rebekah Foster Haughey

Accidental Rails Wedge Trap Leaves Man Prisoner

James Mikesley of OTTO Indiana suffered a serious accident while making rails. A tobacco plug slipped as he loosened wedges in a log, trapping him by a cleft and mangling his arm. He remained unconscious until the next morning when family and neighbors found him.

Otto Ind James Mikesley Mikesly

Murder at a dance ends in fatal injury and jail

Two rivals for Miss Agnés Leonard clashed after a dance on Monday night. Charles Arnold died from a skull fracture after a rock was thrown by Heitkam, who was arrested and charged with murder as Arnold died. Heitkam gave a self defense account and awaits grand jury action. Miss Leonard and witnesses recount the events at Shea and King residences.

Agnés Leonard John H. Heitham Charles Arnold Maggie Hogan Mike Shea Market St Hogan Heitkam Shea Arnold Charley Heitham Orienst Panhandle Sun Miss Leonard Agnes Charles Schering Market Arsenal Avge A. G. Martin Schering Martin Maggie Leonard Charlie Merrill St Charles Lisso Thomas Hale Charles Bremer Hale Lisso

Blacklock Frye gang members sentenced to prison

Columaus May 16 three more members of the Blacklock Frye gang are sent to the penitentiary. Andrew Frye receives five years Fred eight years and Alexander fifteen years.

Columaus, O Blacklock -Frye Andrew Frye Fred Alexander

Brennan Beats Bates In 20 Round Dayton Prize Fight

Brennan of Pittsburg won a 20 round decision over Bates of Youngstown for most hits and best execution in Dayton Ohio on Tuesday night.

Dayton Brennan Pittsburg Bates Youngstown

Campaign tale told in court over Campbellite bias

In a criminal court session Maj. Mitchell is pressed by an attorney who quotes a Monroe county road supervisor candidate named Steele. Steele explains his stance by recounting a campaign tale about defiance of sectarian bias, asserting he acts without favors or penalties.

Maj. Mitchell Steele Monroe County Eller Jeems L. Steele

Postoffice Building Improvements Approved by President

The president approved a bill allocating 150000 dollars for acquiring ground and improving the postoffice building in this city. Funds are available immediately and the contract will be awarded as soon as specifications are completed.

Postoffice

Labor Convention Chooses Seitz as Chairman in Cincinnati

At the Labor Party convention in Cincinnati on May 16 John Seitz, last year’s gubernatorial candidate, was elected chairman. J H Randall of Chicago became secretary. Debates over non fusion resolutions and McGlynn eulogy delayed the platform report. The party acknowledged its lack of funds and mounting debt, with a call for contributions failing to excite much enthusiasm.

CincInnati Union Labor Party John Seitz J. H. Randall Chicago Seitz sJengthy Pr. McGlynn Frank Fogg Michigan Ohn McDonald Springfield National Executive Committee

Iroquois Club Receives Honor For Lund and Becker

The Iroquois club hosted a Tuesday night reception honoring Otto Lund and Armin Becker from the Cincinnati music college. Charles Hector of 652 South Illinois Street sustained a foot injury when a car ran over it in the Vandalia yards but the injury is not serious. Articles of incorporation for a new railroad, the Indianapolis Chattanooga & Southern, were filed with the secretary of state. Capital stock is 450000 dollars, largely held in Columbus Ohio. The line will traverse Johnson Brown Jackson Washington Harrison Crawford and Ferry counties in Indiana.

Iroquois Club Otto Lund Armin Becker Cincinnati Music College Charles Hector South Illinois St Vandalia Indianapolis, Chattanooga & Southern Columbus Johnson, Brown, Jackson Washington Harrison, Crawford Ferry Counties

Grain market report shows mixed demand and steady bids

Inspectors note receipts and shipments across wheat corn rye oats and hay with totals for flour and various grains. Prices from Wednesday bids show wheat near 92 to 98 cents with Mediterranean grades and corn around 56 to 59 cents. oats quoted at 37 to 35 cents and 2 white yellow corn offerings noted as 38 to 41 cents. Local activity described as dull yet shipping demand firm and wheat demand strong.

Telegraph Markets Report from May 16 Commodities

May opening and closing quotes for Wheat Corn Oats Park and fats including May August bids and asks. Prices shown for May June July August contracts across Wheat Corn Oats Pork Lard Short Ribs with figures in cents and dollars.

Curiaco Park ChicaGo amAbe

Do You Want Male Melpt Try aliner in Tae Sun

A fragmented notice invites readers to contact THE Sun building at 79 East Ohio Street or by telephone 880 for a service or product described as male Melpt Try aliner in Tae Sun.

Sun East Ohio

Floods Wreak Havoc Across Midwest Districts

May 16 reports from Quincy Missouri describe the Indian Grove district flooded by Say levee crevasse with residents fleeing to bluffs. Levee leaks threaten further breaches between Quincy and Hannibal as property damage nears 1.5 million dollars. Louisiana Missouri notes three fourths of flooded basins and 60,000 acres of crops lost. Fallon Illinois reports unbroken flood from brink to brink with business suspended and vast damage anticipated.

Quincy Indian Grove Say Yuincy Hannibal Leusiana Mississippi Binff Bluff Keokuk St. Peter Monroe

Rest with the jury in conspiracy case verdict expected

Attorney Claypool wrapped up government arguments in the Reardon Metcalf and Councilman conspiracy case as Judge McNutt’s panel faced jurors. Judge Woods then instructed the jury to weigh the evidence, urging acquittal for Reardon and clarifying the charges against Budd and Sullivan.

Claypool Messick Committee of One Hundred Woods Metcalf Counselman Reardon Budd and Sullivan

Handyman with a gun. Town Marshal shoots man to death

Cincinnati dispatch reports Carthage Valley Marshal Bowen killed C. D Phillips in the council chamber after a dispute over a debt. Bowen, who refused to prosecute the man, fired a revolver and fatally wounded Phillips. Bowen is jailed on murder charges.

Cincinnati Bowen Carthage Valley Here C. D Phillips Phillips

Burglars Loot Greencastle Saloons Safe

Thieves blew open the safe in R. L. Higert s saloon in Greencastle on Tuesday night and carried off 100 dollars a gold watch and chain jewelry belonging to his deceased wife and kept for his daughter plus books notes deeds mortgages and other contents. The tools were found at Bicknell s blacksmith shop and no clue points to local crooks.

Greencastle Saloor Greencastle R. L. Higert Salo Bicknell

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Hoosiers Pittsburgh Barrows United States Wa. F. Barrows United States Court Sellers Joseph Kealing John B. Elam Rand Sel Jers Elam Fepner Hockets Myanusion Grover Bleackaaiters Gibney John Heitkam Campbell Sergt. Quigley Young Heitham John L. Griffiths Cabinet-makers’ Union City Grain Market Indian Grove District Worther Rezardon Barry Coy Bernhamer Michigan City U. S. Supreme Court Monon Marshal Hawkins
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