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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1889
Page
4
Fatal accident and multiple local incidents fill the page from Hortonville to Richmond. Injuries include a man crushed by cars near Hartford City, a neck wound from an accidental discharge near Middletown, and a patient sent to the penitentiary in Columbus for robbery. Reports cover court delays, school graduations, and municipal actions from Vincennes to Anderson.
A confidential remark revealed a village official saying he could obtain anything from the administration, but the reporter notes the idea had no solid foundation. The statement underscores concerns about influence and gatekeeping in local governance.
Brooklyn lost the first game of the western trip at St Louis. Elmer Smith is indefinitely suspended by Cincinnati for dead-arm concerns. Indiana faces a tough stretch as they need strong performances to win on the current tour. Association games Thursday included Cincinnati 4 Baltimore 2 Kansas City 19 Athletics 9 St Louis 9 Brooklyn 7 Columbus 10 Louisville 6. Pittsburg signed pitcher Krum. Shreve joins Detroit international team. Elmer Foster released by New York. Two police teams played at Brighton Beach. Wheatley’s crowd won 117 to 0. New York pitchers draw attention for surprises this season. Back Ewing and Hatfield noted for winning form. Senators defeated by Washington in Thursday’s game.
Civil service examinations for Indianapolis post office jobs are scheduled for Wednesday May 22. The report mentions marital disputes, a divorce request, a fishing club resting in Market Street rooms, and a fatalistic view of a nonfatal facial wound from a horse buggy accident on Illinois and Kansas streets. The Knights of Honor delegation plans to meet Mrs. Hendricks. A new union, Salesmen's, forms with officers M A Bush and others. Indiana Loyal Legion selects Gen Lew Wallace as commander. Mrs Nellie Jones suffers injuries in a buggy crash. manslaughter cases in Morgan and Hendricks counties lead to parole and pardons. a man in Hendricks county paroled for six years for manslaughter.
A 15 pound bomb with a foot long body and fuse was found by Jd M Ryder owner of a Massachusetts cigar shop in the Journal building circle. Ryder offered it to The Sun but was advised not to. Investigate maker and purpose remain mysteries. Also note the sudden death of A N Patterson L O W engineer at 690 West Washington Street and coroner Ridpath to investigate.
Assessor Tom F Quill and deputies facing five indictments for grand larceny conspiracy and false claims were briefly jailed after arrest by Deputy Langenberg. The item also carries dense late 19th century grocery, meat, and produce price lists with regional market notes from Indianapolis and Chicago, including hogs, wheat, corn, oats, and related goods.
Public demand for negligee shirts rises as stores highlight a wide range of grades. The Furnishing Department promotes the largest and finest assortment in the market to attract customers.
Sealed catalog ad for AYRES & Co offering weekly specials on Gentlemen's linen collars cuffs Silk ribbons damask napkins and tablecloths. Includes prices like 25c yard 82.80 Marseilles quilt 82. A dozen items with old currency and seized goods. Limited stock on gowns underwear gloves and half hose with heavy discounts, remnants and overstock items.
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