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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1888
Page
4
Outrage at Fort Wayne shooting accident at Waterloo. Reports from towns like Shelbyville Fort Wayne and Argos note mill burns and gas wells. Widespread frost damage. a fatal gun accident near Fort Wayne leads to a court case. Suicide near Blooming Grove. stolen clothing cases. pensions list includes many counties. Local clashes include Kendallville News vs Standard and a soldier memorial effort in Fulton.
Washington council committee weighs bids from Warren Sharp of Cincinnati and L H Stevens of New York for asphalt at 14 dollars or vulcanite at 11 dollars. Vulcanite bid for repair not submitted. asphalt offers five years free maintenance then eight cents per square yard yearly. Committee to report in two weeks. property owners urged to compare pavement options and state preference.
The jury in the Charles J. Martin horse theft trial returned a verdict of guilty after a prompt tally, sentencing Martin to ten years in prison. His lawyers will seek a new trial, with a possible appeal to the supreme court if denied on technical grounds.
Shortly after midnight Saturday a two story frame building at Georgia and Missouri streets housing the Indianapolis Manufacturing and Supply Co. caught fire. Chief Webster redirected efforts to save adjacent structures. Size 50 by 165 feet, built ten years ago as a slaughter house then a foundry, recently occupied by the Manufacturing & Supply Co. Estimated loss about 11000 with around 3000 insurance. Origin unknown but likely furnace sparks.
Rain stopped three Teague games as Chicago shows five pitchers Brockers Van Hauren Baldwin Clark and Ryan. Boston pitcher Radbourne struggles as Chicago bangs 26 bases in a 15 to 0 five inning win.
Ransacking at Deering Veach premises on Olive street during the circus parade leaves items stolen. A three year old girl in Lexington avenue dislocates her left elbow after falling from a high chair. Post B of the travelers protection association to meet at Grand Hotel Saturday night to plan attendance at Ft Wayne state convention. Federal cases against several men for alleged revenue violations noted. Central Christian church choir, under Prof Ora Pearson, to perform last song service of season. Mrs C J Martin to read. Friends caution Frankee, formerly of city, not to be mistaken for the alleged forgery suspect. Indiana University alumni active in city, urging organization and membership. County treasurer Lotton appoints Harry Lehr to collect delinquent taxes amid reform claims. Williams cited for revenue law violation fails to appear. bond forfeited. A counter attraction Friday night likely reduces attendance at South-side YMCA organization meeting. new call issued for Wednesday at 7:80.
In New York May 18 a bustling shoppers mile on Broadway and nearby streets shows women in extravagant spring and summer fashion. A married man recounts a failed limit on his wife’s wardrobe after she buys a $388 overcoat, illustrating rising dress costs. Fashion shifts include flowing sleeves, straight backs for fall dresses, and elaborate walking gowns. Rich and poor alike seek stylish outfits, with trunks from the city carrying 1500 to 3000 dollars worth of clothes for Newport and Saratoga trips.
The Chicago News report on Indiana’s delegation stance at the national Republican convention was denied by Halford of the Journal. Will Fortune of the Sunday Press is now credited as author of the related special. Mary Steeglemeyer declared insane by Justices Smock Feibleman and Drs Pantzer Bell following mental unbalancing tied to a lost sweetheart.
Friday afternoon the jury delivered a not guilty verdict in the W. F. Barrows case in federal court. He was charged with voting twice in the 1886 state and congressional elections. The jury retired about two and a half hours and showed signs of hard labor in reaching their verdict.
Ex governor Foster grows worried in Washington over Herman's interests as Republicans doubt Yonglesiad Matson's pension bill. They plan to embarrass him by demanding immediate action. Capereesist Foran of Cleveland, backed by the Cleveland Press which favors free trade, first congratulated Randall on his protection speech.
The school board discussed abolishing German in public schools while allowing it in high schools Nos 1 and 2. Greenstreet estimates annual German costs at 13085.90 and says 300 to 500 English pupils would lose schooling. Superintendent Jones reported on manual training in Baltimore New York and Philadelphia and urged its value. The committee asked for more time. Baker withdrew a $500 textbook appropriation.
Ma. C. A. Daings notes a Sunday school teachers meeting at the Y M C A hall Saturday led by Rev. M J Haines on the subject Jesus in Gethsemane. A social song service for young men follows Sunday at 4 15 p m. The women’s auxiliary meets Monday at 2 30 p m and a German young men social is slated for Wednesday at 8 p m.
Absalom Dooley, an inmate of the county poor house, was killed Friday night by a J M I train in Scortstone. The coroner exonerates the railroad from all blame.
In Indianapolis 3,000 laborers rent and pay taxes yet fear losing work if wages drop. The Trust backs Mr. Gibney for city pipe work. he claims to hire labor, but favors nonlocal Italians. A citizen critic urges employing Indiana citizens only and warns against inviting foreign workers amid invasion anxieties.
Provisions and groceries show varied prices with cured meats, lard, cheese, eggs, poultry, and vegetables listed. Flour is scarce and slightly higher. feed remains steady. The market notes indicate firm but quiet overall conditions and a Crown Hill Line bus schedule from Illinois Seventh Streets on Sundays at 1, 2, and 3 o'clock p.m.
A collector-like digest extols Irish influence in U S history and culture, praising figures from Burke and Swift to Moore and Dunlap while contrasting Irish ingenuity with Anglo Saxon labels. It notes Irish descent among founders, scientists, and military leaders, arguing Ireland’s Celtic element is 18 million of the population and suggests English patriotism shone briefly in a noted blade.
The Indianapolis Painters Union No 47 calls members to a stated meeting in Baldwin block hall. Also noted is the death of Frank Dickson Pearson, fifteen years six months, son of John D. Pearson and Hattie Pearson, with funeral private.
A fragmented late 19th or early 20th century real estate notice lists properties for sale on North Meridian Street North New Jersey Street East New York West Vermont and other locations in Woodruff Place and Maywood. Prices range from 658 to 1099 per lot or cottage to 8500 total for large parcels. Several entries urge sale of properties to attract attention.
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