Indians and Beantown Battle Ends With Narrow Loss
May 22 at Athletic Park Indianapolis 2 500 fans watched the Hoosiers fall to Boston 3 with Sowders and O Rourke handling for Boston and Shreve Buckley for Indianapolis after a late homer by Wise and Boston’s two runs in the ninth inning. Base hits favored Boston 7 to Indianapolis 5 as errors helped shape the score.
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Decker
Boston
Sowders
Hoosiers
Shreve
Kelly
Wise
Nash
McGeachy
Indianapolis
Sanders
Baswett
Glasscock
Denny
Bagger
Bassett
Johnson
Buckley
Xkelly
Senoe
Indiapolis
Cruelty Case Against Step Mother Heard in Police Court
The police court heard the cruelty trial of Mrs. C. 0. Carson, step mother to eleven-year-old Zella, accused of excessive whipping and abuse. Witnesses testified to throat injuries and facial blood from blows, prompting officer Miller to secure a warrant. Mayor Denny found Carson guilty and fined her five dollars plus costs. an appeal to criminal court was filed.
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C. 0
Carson
Bright St
Rush County
Zella
Pdos
Peck
Hendricks
Polster
Denny
Criminal Court
Man leaps toward lake at Chicago docks amid distress
A disturbed Chicago man near the lakefront attempted suicide twice, shouting God instructed him to die. He was rescued both times, then again disappeared into the water before being secured. He declared he would seek death by his own action.
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Chicago
Churicago
Arrest of Another Alleged Gambler In English Block
Warrants issued in the mayor's court for the proprietor and lessee of the English block for permitting gambling. During a raid on Tobe Howe's room a man fled and could not be identified. Abraham Raphael boasted of escaping and was released Tuesday morning after his arrest attempt.
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Tobe Howe
Abraham’ Raphael
Stealing Bright Gems and a Circus Wife in Court
In a criminal court session, Mrs Nellie Coup was found guilty of stealing $1500 in diamonds from Mrs J M Murphy, amid a tale by her husband Philip Coup who pleaded guilty and blamed whiskey. He claimed innocence for his wife, while testimony showed she joined him after the theft. Sentencing was held until the trial's conclusion. Also, Martin the horse thief faced motions after a prior ten year sentence, with appeals pending. Other defendants, Shafer and Miller, were convicted of robbing Henry Newman’s store and sentenced to three years each.
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Nellie G. Coup
J. M. Murphy
Criminal Court
Philip Coup
Murphy’s
Cincinnati
Nellie Burns
Nellie Bresnahan
Crawfordsville
Martin
Frank McCabe
McCabe
Hyman Bros
the Herald
John Shafer
John Miller
Henry Newman
Henry Parnell
John
East Mare
Sixth Annual FUE STATISTICIANS Convention at State House
The sixth national convention of chiefs of bureaus and commissioners of labor statistics met at the State House Tuesday at 11. Attendees included Albert S. Balles James Bishop Wm A Peelle Jr Deputy chief Barnes Frank A Flower R Hutchins Frank H Belton Samuel M Hotchkiss Samuel W Mathews John Lamb and J B Bowditch. President Carroll D Wright could not attend but sent a letter urging deeper study of mortgages and indebtedness among workers and farmers and recommended considering Edward Atkinson's proposals read in the afternoon.
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State House
Chiefs of Bureaus
Commissioners of Labor Statistics
Bureau of Statistics
T. V. Powderly
Columbus
United States
Albert S. Balles
Pennsylvania
James Bishop
New Jersey
Wm. A. Peelle, Jr
Indiana
Barnes
Michigan
Frank A. Flower
Wisconsin
R. Hutchins
Iowa
Frank H. Belton
Kansas
Samuel M. Hotchkiss
Connecticut
Samuel W. Mathews
Maine
John Lamb
Minnesota
J. B. Bowditch
Rhode Island
Pres
Carroll D. Wright
Massachusetts
Edward Atkinson
Carroll
Atkinson
Allen's Chance. Columats May 22 Supreme Court grants leave
The Supreme Court has granted Allen O. Myers leave to file a petition in error in his contempt case.
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Allen
Columats
Supreme Court
Manus Allen O. Myers
Wanted Feeders for Four Cylinder Press
Help wanted in The Sun for feeders to operate a four cylinder press. Light work and steady employment offered with regular hours and stable pay. Experience preferred but not required. Apply in person or by mail with references.
After the Plums Seeting in Republican Convention
In Indiana county politics a crowded field forms for the Republican county convention Saturday as candidates vie for five seats in the house and a slate for the senate. The News faces pressure over gas trust ties while supporters seek the best qualified nominees from a long list including McGinnis Everett French Hamilton Nowland and many others. Senate hopefuls include Winter Martindale Conner Spahr and Tousey Coffin Chandler.
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Sun
Gas Trust
Indianapolis
Trust
People’s Company
Geo. T. McGinnis
H. J. Everett
Joseph C. French
Wm. Hamilton
P. B. Nowland
Konkle
Lawrence Township
Wm. P. Jolson
Mapes
M. F. Connett
J. E. Heiskell
George C. Webster
Charles Heckman
Charles Minnemeier
Wayne Township
John Furnas
Decatur
Capt. Carson
Perry Township
S. M. Bruce
J. A. Sweeney
George W. Cheatham
A. Elbert
Win
W. Walden
George L. Knox
Senate
Ford Winter
Chas. Martin
Indiana Free masons convene biennial session at Masonic Temple
The biennial convention of Indiana masons opened at the Masonic Temple with routine business until noon. Grandmaster Mortimer Nye delivered the key address, reviewing two years of grand lodge work and highlighting broad prosperity. Financials show year ending May 15 1888 receipts 17848.63 expenditures 15008.16 creating a surplus of 16642.67. trustees report receipts 5355.71 expenditures 12985.65. an increase of 7626.94 drawn from grand lodge funds. Officers' election expected Wednesday morning.
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Masonic Temple
The
Masons of
Indiana
Masonic Hall
Mortimer Nye
Grand Lodge
Republicans Aim For Paragraph by Paragraph Tariff Debate
Washington May 22. Republicans will not vote on the tariff bill without a thorough discussion by paragraphs. It is uncertain if the discussion resumes before the conventions, and it is certain it will not be concluded until long after that date.
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Washington
Tariff Reformers Meet at Farwell Hall May 22
The American tariff reform league held its first meeting at Farwell hall Monday night with large attendance. Franklin McVeigh presided as speakers from Nebraska J Burrows D L Whitney national farmers alliance vice president J O B Scoley I Y Stiles and others addressed the gathering. Resolutions endorsed the president's message condemned the present high tariff and backed the Mills bill.
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Carcano
American Tariff Reform League
Farwell Hall
Franklin McVeigh
J. Burrows
Nebraska
D. L. Whitney
National Farmers’ Alliance
J. O. B. Scoley
I Y. Stiles
Hovey Held After Alleged Saloon Assault Robbery
Charles Hovey known as Humpy Havens was arrested Monday night for an assault on an elderly man in Busher's saloon at the Washington and Mississippists corner, a robbery attempt that left the victim too badly injured to prosecute in police court Tuesday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Hovey
Humpy” Havens
Busher
Washington
Farmer Sues Over Gas Lease Debt in City Court
William Black of Hamilton county sues the Indianapolis Natural Gas Company in superior court Tuesday for 200 dollars. He alleges a four month lease on forty acres of his farm was for gas storage, which the company failed to provide.
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Indianapolis Gas Company
Sucd
William Black
Hamilton County
Superior Court
Indianapolis Natural Gas Company
The Popes Jubilee Gifts Exhibit To Close
The exhibition of the gifts given to the pope for his jubilee in the Vatican will soon close and the valuable items will be distributed to charitable and religious institutions. Each cathedral will receive a souvenir from the collection.
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Rome
Vatican
Judge Grants Divorces on Adultery and Cruelty Proof
Judge Taylor on Tuesday forenoon granted divorces to William Sherm and Ida Sherm on proof of adultery and to Mary E. Scott von John Scott on proof of cruel treatment, undoing several unhappy marriages.
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Taylor
William Sherm
Ida Sherm
Mary E. Scott
John Scott
McAuliffe Defeats Glover In 49 Round Showdown
In San Francisco on May 22 the California heavyweight Joe McAuliffe defeated Frank Glover of St. Louis in a brutal 49 round match for a 1000 dollar side bet and 1750 dollar purse. The crowd of 900 watched McAuliffe dominate after opening rounds with decisive blows and a closing onslaught, leaving Glover battered and nearly defenseless.
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San Francisco
Joe McAuliffe
Frank Glover
St. Louis
Athletic Club
McAuliffe
Glover
Heap
Barney Farley
Tom Cleary
Billy Delanney
James Carr
Hiram Cooper
Fire Blasts Kill Two Men in Hackett Chair Factory
A Tuesday morning blaze at Hackett's chair factory in Philadelphia caused $10,000 in damages and killed John Curley and David Hayton who were blown to atoms by an explosion. A second fire at Belmont Iron and Machine Works destroyed the premises, with losses about $100,000.
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Philadelphia
Hackett
John Curley
David Hayton
Belmont Iron and Machine Works
Fire at North Desplaines Street Injures Inmates
A blaze at 169 North Desplaines street around 2 a.m. nearly trapped inmates inside. Mrs. Fred Ortes suffered hair burned from the fire while others escaped with narrow margins. The incident prompted emergency response and a dramatic hour within the building.
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Chicago
Chicaco
North Desplainesst
Fred Ortes
Annual United and Ancient Order of Druids Convention
The annual convention of the United and Ancient Order of Druids meets at the froné lodge rooms in the Boston block. Only routine business occurred Tuesday with officers likely to be elected late in the afternoon.
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Ancient Order of Druids
United and Ancient Order of Druids
Froné Lodge
Boston
Harlan Convicted Of Counterfeiting
Joshua Harlan was found guilty of counterfeiting on Tuesday afternoon. His lawyer argued he is simple minded and this claim may be investigated. Harlan was released on bail to await further notice.
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Joshua Harlan
Bennett
Harlan
On Trial for Bribery in Kerr Case Bail Fixed at 100000
New York May 22 In the Kerr bribery trial the judge set Kerr bail at 100000. Informer Fulgraff testified recounting the June 1884 meeting of thirteen aldermen, identical to his Sharp trial statements.
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New York
Kerr
Fulgraff
Thirieen
Mass Meeting of Locked-out Brewers at Cooper Union
New York May 22 A mass meeting of locked out brewers will be held Wednesday night at Cooper Union. Speeches will be delivered by distinguished members of the union labor party.
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New York
Cooper Union
Union Labor Party
The Dunkards Gather for North Manchester Meeting
The annual dunkard meeting at North Manchester runs to May 25 with about 15,000 daily attendees. Dress is plain and somber, hats are black broad-brimmed, and women wear white neckerchiefs while men sport beards. The event features foot washing and communal meals, including large quantities of beef, bread, butter, potatoes, eggs, and various condiments, with an accompanying love feast at Cerro Gordo, Illinois.
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North Manchester
Dunkards
North
Manchester
Cerro Gordo
Decline in St Paul Stocks Shows Signs of End
New York May 22 Spl It is believed the St Paul decline has exhausted itself as an emergency pool forming Monday with buying power of 50000 shares may check the fall. In the general market many brokers remain bullish yet offer no fresh arguments for higher prices. Insiders say E T directors may reject Goulds offer of Missouri Pacific four per cent bonds and discount bonds to represent two per cent if better terms can be made.
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New York
St. Paul
E. T
Gould
Missouri Pacific
Going Higher Cincinnati Saloon Cases to Highest Court
Cincinnati saloonist Henry Munzebrock, freed Monday by Judge Robertson, was rearrested Tuesday morning. City prosecutor plans to press the case to the highest court.
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Cincinnati
Henry Munzebrock
Robertson
City Items: Local court fines and events noted
Calvin C. Dean was fined ten dollars and costs in U S court for revenue law violations. Another case against him was filed. Articles of association for Aldrich Cash Register Company of Dayton Ohio were filed. capital stock 60000, main office to be Indianapolis. Art exhibit duty rosters announced for Wednesday morning and afternoon. Bishop Turner of Atlanta will speak at the prohibition tent Tuesday night on The Necessity of a new political party for the colored man aside from the temperance question. Monday night a weeks engagement of The Drummer Boy of Shiloh opened at the Grand with Fred Wigle in the lead, drawing a good crowd. Col Linkpost, Sons of Veterans, is the beneficiary. W H Fisher of C H L railroad is closing a contract to move the Second Regiment Uniform Bank Knights of Pythias to Cincinnati for the supreme lodge meeting June 12. Second regiment members reside along the C W M line. Thirty fifth annual public rehearsal and grand concert by J S Black’s pupils will be Tuesday night at English’s opera house with twelve participants and guests Miss Anna McKenzie and Blanche Collens. An excellent program is planned.
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Calvin C. Dean
United States
Aldrich Cash Register Company
Dayton
Indianapolis
Dr. Hodges
W. H. Dean
May Richards
Shiloh
Grand
Fred Wigle
Col. Linkpost
Sons of Y Veterang
W. H. Fisher
C. H. & L. Railroad
Uniform Bank
Knights of Pythias
Night Life at the Phoenix Garden Revel Sparks Moral Alarm
A Monday night scene in Indianapolis at the Phoenix garden is described as a loud beer fueled dance with scantily aged girls and working women mixing with young men. A reporter condemns the event as immoral, noting beer on tap, a summer house, and a dance that drew crowds into a debauched atmosphere before the revel ended in the early hours.
Three New York Men Die From Window Falls
A May 22 report recounts three separate window fall accidents in New York. Alexander C. Brown, 50, lodger at the Glenmore hotel, died after falling from his room window, likely while sleepwalking. James Corrigan, 36, fell from a second story window while intoxicated and was impaled on a nearby fence. Nicholas Lawless, 20, was injured after a fifth story fall while cleaning windows and may die from internal injuries.
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New York
Alexander C. Brown
Glenmore Hotel
James Corrigan
Nicholas Lawless
Union Railway Firm Says Meridian Viaduct Will Be Built
Councilman Darnell claimed on Monday night that Union Railway had no plan to build the Meridian street viaduct. President W. T. Malott denied the charge on Tuesday, asserting the company will carry out its contracts with the city in good faith.
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Darnell
Union Railway Company
Meridian St
W. T. Malott
Incendiary Fire Destroys Lafayette Drug Store
An early Tuesday morning fire at Hogan and Johnson drug store in Lafayette Indiana caused about 5000 dollars in damage, with losses fully insured. The blaze, found in time, is reported to have incendiary origins. Local fire teams responded to the scene and contained the flames before wider damage occurred.
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Lafayette
Ind
Spl Corp
Hogan & Johnson
Waa
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Murphy
Freemasons
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Mallalieu
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Flood
Erie
Committee On Missions
India
Malasia
Lanihan
Baltimore
Fiske
Phoenix Garden
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