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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Greencastle Saloor
Greencastle
R. L. Higert
Salo
Bicknell
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United States
Wa. F. Barrows
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Rand
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Elam
Fepner
Hockets
Myanusion
Grover
Bleackaaiters
Gibney
John Heitkam
Campbell
Sergt. Quigley
Young Heitham
John L. Griffiths
Cabinet-makers’ Union
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Indian Grove District
Worther
Rezardon
Barry
Coy
Bernhamer
Michigan City
U. S. Supreme Court
Monon
Marshal Hawkins
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