Boyle Fails to Puzzle the Burn-Eaters in Indy Baseball
ATHLETIC Park Indianapolis May 23 Boston Beaneaters win 5 to 4 as Jerry Denny belts two home runs and leads a late scoring surge. Denny hits a grand swing over left field for a homer and adds another in the eighth while Hines, Nash, Kelly and Wise contribute key plays. Despite 2000 in attendance, Indianapolis shows early pressure with Conway wild pitching and Nash steals bases, but Boston plates four runs in the fourth through eighth to seal the contest.
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Wise
Seery
Indianapolis
Boston
Kelly
Nash
McGeachy
Hornung
Johnson
Glasscock
Burdock
Jerry Denny
Bosté
Hines
Mgr
Jerry
Denny
R.B.O. A
R . Hines
Glasse
Morrill
Bassett
Oj Horn
Brown
McGe’chy
Myers
Burd’ck
Conway
Boyle
iIndianapolis
Evansville Retail Trade Excursion Company Formed
Evansville merchants organize the Evansville retail trade excursion company with a capital of one thousand dollars. The group aims to run excursions via rail and river paths to draw shoppers from neighboring towns to Evansville to buy goods, promoting the city’s retail interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evansville
Young
Brakeman Patton Severely Injured In Freight Yard Accident
Eugene C. Patton of 141 Michigan avenue, a Panhandle Railroad brakeman, suffered severe injuries when a brake wheel failed on the rear car of a freight train. He was dragged under the car, losing one leg and breaking the other. He was taken to St. Vincent's hospital in Krege's ambulance. Dr. Marsee declared the injuries critical and the prognosis possibly fatal.
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EE. C. Patton
Eugene C. Patton
Michigan Av
Panhandle. Company
St. Vincent’s Hospital
Kregedo
Marsee
Commission Declares Mrs Honecker Insane As Threats Rise
A four member panel including Justices Feibleman and Smock and Drs Cunning ham and Pfaff ruled Mrs Philomena Honecker insane. The elderly woman reportedly threatened personal violence against stated enemies. Ants are noted as being stewed and served in Africa and Brazil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Feibleman
iAfrica
Brazil
Anti Liquorites Prepare for National Prohibition Convention
Delegates and visitors expected in great numbers arrive for the national prohibition convention in Tomlinson hall May 30. Grand Hotel headquarter for national committee, Denison for New York and Illinois, 5,000 at hall, 150 reporters, wires set, and about 29,000 in city. Key figures include ex Governor St John and General Fisk among arrivals. Conference runs May 30 to June 1 with inter-collegiate contest, memorial day events, and presidential nomination likely Fisk over St John.
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Tomlinson Hall
Grand
Bates
Denison
National Committee
New York
Illinois
St. John
Fisk
I. K. Funk
The
Voice
Dickie
D. Hastings
T. C. Richmond
Wisconsin
Messrs. Canfield
Texas
Bayne
Kentucky
Walter Thomas Mills
I. H. McDonald
California
W. H. Daniels
Maryland
Judge Black
8. D. Chase
Pennsylvania
A. B. Leonard
Ohio
Associated Press
United Press
Indiana
Oregon
Tennessee
Kansas
Maine
Rhode Island
Clinton B. Fisk
Gashed Throat Attempt At Germantown Shocked Cambridge
Frank Shank aged 27 known for a prior shooting in Cambridge attempted to murder his sweetheart at Germantown two miles away. He cut her throat inflicting a grievous neck wound. The victim remained alive but nonfatal prospects were bleak as residents threatened lynching amid the alarm.
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Cambridge City
Ind
Frank Shank
Germantown
Masonic Grand Lodge of Indiana Elects Officers
The Indiana grand lodge met Tuesday at 2 pm with 467 active lodges and 452 delegates. Officers elected include Grand Master Isaac P. Leyden and Deputy Grand Master Thomas K. Long, as the lodge plans six districts and annual meetings beginning in May 1889.
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Masons
Grand Lodge of
Indiana
Isaac P. Leyden
New Albany
Thomas K. Long
Terre Haute
Jacob d. Todd
Bluffton
Nicholas R. Ruckle
Indianapolis
Martin H. Rice
Wim. H. Smythe
John Caven
Committee On Credentials
J. M. Hildebrand
Grand Lodge
Mortimer Nye
Turquois
Albert C. Chales
Nye
Mother of a Large Family Dies By Laudanum In Ambia
Mrs. Caroline Williams wife of H G Williams of Ambia Benton county Indiana committed suicide at her home Wednesday morning by taking laudanum She was prominent in church and missionary work and the mother of a large family No cause given.
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Lafayette
Caroline Williams
H. G. Williams
Ambia
Benton County
California stands for Stanford first and Blaine next
Special dispatch from Buffalo reports Supreme Master workman Jordan of the A O Q U of California stating California prefers Stanford as the leading presidential candidate with Blaine as a secondary choice. He emphasizes California support hinges on Stanford’s candidacy and the party’s national prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
Workman Jordan
A. O Q. U. of California
California
Stanford
Blaine
Evansville Wins State Military Encampment
Adjutant-general Koontz received a telegram from Evansville business association accepting a state region encampment to be held in Evansville June 20 to 26. The association will cover all expenses including transportation and provide prizes totaling 3,050 for various competitions.
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Koontz
Businessmen’s Association of
Evansville
Snowden knocked out of delegate race at state convention
In Harrisburg on May 23, Congressman Snowden failed to secure the delegates race at the state convention due to disagreements over his stance on the Mills plan. The outcome eliminates Snowden from the national convention selection, reshaping the delegate slate and party momentum.
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Harrisburg
Snowden
Coke Crash Threat Grows Without Settlements
Pittsburg May 23. The coke war prompts operators to seek time extensions on paper payments. It is predicted that if a settlement is not reached soon, several business failures may occur.
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Pittsburg
Sunday School Parade Draws Large Brooklyn Crowd
In Brooklyn New York on May 28 a special report notes the annual parade of the Sunday schools to be held Wednesday morning. An estimated 60 000 children participated along with numerous families and church groups creating a festive civic event.
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Brooklyn
N. Y
Samuel Henderson pleads guilty to obscene letters case
Samuel M. Henderson was indicted in a United States court for sending obscene letters through the mail, pleaded guilty on Wednesday, was fined 100 dollars plus costs, per a Seymour, Indiana report dated May 23. The item also notes a White Caps whipping incident in Alaska and the election of William Waller as grand commander of the Knights Templar in Pittsburgh with all grand officers advanced one step.
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Samuel Is
Samuel M. Henderson
United States
AK. T
Pittsburg
Wim. Waller
Philadelphia
Knights Templar
Rochester Street Railway Strike Continues Without Settlement
Rochester street car strike remains unresolved as company refuses arbitration and shows no signs of a settlement. Workers are orderly, with no reported disturbances as of May 23.
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Rochester Street Railway
Rochester
N. Y
Spl
President and wife go to Philadelphia for Presbyterian anniversary
The president and his wife departed for Philadelphia to attend the Presbyterian anniversary. The trip was announced on May 23 with emphasis on the church event and its social significance.
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Philadelphia
Wanted Feeders for Four Cylinder Press at The Sun
Help wanted for light duties and steady employment as press feeders at The Sun newspaper. Position requires operating a four cylinder press with attention to quality. Apply in person with references.
Big Wool Warehouse Burned in Philadelphia Fire
The large wool warehouses of Miller & Titters' field were burned Wednesday morning. Loss is estimated at about 70 000 dollars.
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Philadelphia
Miller & Titters' Field
African Methodist Zion Church elects two new bishops
The African M E Zion church general conference, held in RaLgion North Carolina on May 23, elected C. R. Harris and Charles E. Petty as bishops.
Tragic Goshen Inlet Death: Mother Drowns with Infant
In Goshen Indiana on a Wednesday morning Mrs George Reed a farmer's wife at Nappane drowned herself and her 18 month old child in the family well while her husband toiled in a field. A note found on her person bid farewell and gave directions for the remaining child. Authorities say temporary derangement caused the act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen— Bying
Goshen
Ind
George Reed
Nappane
Lessee in court over alleged gambling rooms
Joseph Schwabacher charged with keeping a gambling house in rooms leased in the English block where Tobe Howe and patrons were arrested. He pleaded the lease was in his name only, while Howe paid the agent. the court postponed decision. Abraham Raphall pleaded guilty to gambling and was fined ten dollars plus costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jos. Schwabacher
Tobe Howe
Joseph Schwabacher
Capt
Colbert
Abram Selig
Hove for Ireland Chamberlain’s Post Article Sparks Debate
Dee May 23 Journal reports the Birmingham Post manifesto by Joseph Chamberlain fuels Irish home rule talk. Freeman’s Journal hails the shift as progress and The Irish Times welcomes the policy plan, while The Express condemns Chamberlain for using the Post as his mouthpiece.
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Chamberlain
Dee
Birmingham Post
Joseph Chamberlain
Freeman’s Journal
Friends of
Ireland
Irish Times
Post
The
Express
Castle
Presbyterians Reach Philadelphia for Centennial Assembly
The Southern Presbyterian assembly from Baltimore arrived in Philadelphia on Wednesday afternoon to attend the centennial celebration of the Presbyterian General Assembly. They were escorted by the Northern Assembly to Overbrook for a reception hosted by Winslow Morris and his wife.
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Philadelphia
Spi
Southern Presbyterian Assembly
Baltimore
Presbyterian General Assembly
Northern Assembly
Overbrook
Winslow Morris
Democratic delegates named for St Louis convention in Maine district
In Augusta on May 23 the third district Democratic convention elected Richard W. Black of Augusta and J. J. Walker of Liberty as delegates to the St. Louis convention. Hon. S. S. Brown of Waterville was nominated for Congress.
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Dem
Augusta
Third Congressional District
Richard W. Black
J. J. Walker
Liberty
St. Louis
Brown
Waterville
Sheridan in Illness Rumor Denied by Friends
Washington May 23 report that Gen Sheridan is seriously ill denied by friends. However there are reasons to believe he suffered a slight stroke of apoplexy but remains out of danger for the moment.
Early Closing Parade Planned by Association at State House
Commercial assembly and the early closing association announce another parade Wednesday night. All friends of the association are invited to join at the south entrance to the state house by 7 30 o clock for the event.
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Commercial Assembly
State House
McConville Elected Agent for Metropolitan Bank
Cincinnati May 23. J 8 Mc Conville receiver of the metropolitan bank has been elected its agent under the reorganized scheme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
McConville
Metropolitan Bank
Dewitt's Guests on Decoration Day in Brooklyn
Mrs. Cleveland and the president will be the guests of Rev. Dewitt Talmage on Decoration Day in Brooklyn. The special section notes a prominent visit as part of the holiday observances.
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Dewitt
Brooklyn
Clevelland
Dewitt Talmage
City Items Include Illness, Exhibits and Society Concert
David Howe of Greenfield fell ill before leaving the city. Kregele’s ambulance carried him to the city hospital. Mrs. George Adams Mrs. Frank Churchman and Miss Anna Churchman hosted an art exhibit Thursday morning with the Misses Mary Morrison Anna Holliday and Mary Elder assisting in the afternoon. The Lyra society plans a grand concert Friday evening May 25 at Tomlinson hall, promising an excellent entertainment with seats sold at Wulschner’s. William Wilson seeks a divorce from Viora Wilson, filed in Superior Court Wednesday, noting she allegedly ran him down fourteen years ago.
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David Howe
Greenfield
Kregele
George Adams
Frank Churchman
Anna Churchman
Mary Morrison
Anna Holliday
Mary Elder
Lyra Society
Tomlinson Hal
Wulschner’s
William Wilson
Viora Wilson
Viora
Battle Over Train Rates for Hendricks Club Trip
A Hendricks club committee sought a $5.30 round trip rate to the Democratic National Convention from Vandalia, with a 10 percent rebate, but later different committees pursued the same goal with Illinois Central and Vandalia. The I and St. L. rate to include club members, chairs, and sells, led to competing offers and a final decision to accept the I. & St. L. deal while warning of potential road rivalry.
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Hendricks Club
Thomas Taggart
Frank Miller
St. Louis
Taggart
A. Conduitt
E. Bassman
Dering
Ellison
Vandalia
Hicklin
le May
Not Bullish The Unsettled Stock Market May 23
New York May 23 Spl The bulls claim confidence but the market remains unsettled. St Paul drop linked to bears selling on a bad crop outlook in the west. St Paul expected to pay a September dividend. Treasury investigates bogus bond offer. Maris Smith of Philadelphia cleared by evidence.
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New York
St. Paul
Treasury Department
Maris & Smith
Philadelphia
Indian doctor Chamberlain tragedy at White River
An unusual death by self harm occurred at White River on Wednesday. Roan Dog, a Sioux medicine man, saw his mother die under his care and, believing his reputation ruined, he shot himself.
Enamored of Another Sparks Rivalry at Wilsons Chapel
Amanda Gray provoked jealousy by charming Allen Williams away from his wife Tildy. At Wilson's Chapel Elizabeth Street the trio clashed, leading to Mrs Williams and Mr Williams being jailed for assault. Williams was convicted in police court, fined, and sent to the county labor bureau to break stone for spring.
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Amanda Gray
Allen Williams
Tildy
Wilson’s Chapel
Elizabeth St
Williams
Gray
County Labor Bureau
Harrisburg Democrats Open Convention With Tariff Talk
Harrispure Pa May 23 Special The Democratic state convention opens with strong attendance the largest in years. Temporary chairman W A Hansel is elected and delivers a lengthy speech praising Cleveland's tariff reform stance and statesmanship, drawing applause as committees are formed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randall
Harrispure
Eisner
W. A. Hansel
Cleveland
Suit for Deposit of Certificates Between Zollars and Archibald
Mrs Rosalind Zollars sues Bernard Archibald over a 3500 deposit. The bank holds the funds and refuses payment to either party. Judge Howe presides as trial determines ownership and settlement of the certificates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosalind Zollars
Bernard J. Archibald
Wreck on Rock Island Bridge Claims Multiple Lives
A fifty foot bridge five miles east of Kansas City collapsed under a Rock Island freight, wrecking five cars and an engine. Engineer Ben McCanahat died. two tramps and Ben Norris, a roustabout, were killed. The Wabash line plunged into the ravine, with more cars ruined and a wrecking train en route.
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Kansas City
Here
Rock Island
Armstrong
Wabash Western
Wabash
Ben McCanahat
Ben Norris
Cow Ordinance Challenged as Unconstitutional
A dairy cow stormed a city court hearing as Ambrose Hodgen and his wife faced charges for keeping more than two cows inside the city. Attorneys argued the city ordinance limiting dairy animals was unconstitutional, with defense citing the fourteenth amendment and state constitution. Judge Denny postponed ruling to Thursday to allow breathless argument.
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Ambrose Hodgen
Shelby St
Denny
Messrs. Patterson
A. F. Derry
Patterson
Druids Conclude Convention and Adjourn in Indiana
The Indiana grove of the ancient order of Druids finished its meeting on Tuesday with a proposal to start an insurance agency referred to a committee for report at next year’s Tell City convention. Officers for the year were elected Wednesday: Noble Grand Arch Louis Kraus Lafayette. Deputy Grand Arch Gottfried Koehler Indianapolis. Grand Secretary Charles Ratten Lawrenceburg. Grand Treasurer William Weiland Indianapolis. U S grove representative Ernest Knodel Indianapolis. alternates Henry Elsted Indianapolis and Henry J. Menke Lawrenceburg. Newly elected officers were installed Wednesday afternoon. delegates also attended Mozart seats meeting Tuesday night and banqueted at Mozart hall.
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Indiana Grove
Ancient Order of Druids
Tell City
Drs
Noble Grand Arch
Louis Kraus
Lafayette
Grand Arch
Gottfried Koehler
Indianapolis
Charles Ratten
Lawrenceburg
William Weiland
United States Grove
Ernest Knodel
Henry Elsted
Henry J. Menke
Mozart Hall
4000-barrel Gusher Struck in Lima Field North Baltimore
Great excitement swept Lima Ohio as a giant oil well in the Lima field at North Baltimore gushed Tuesday night. The eight inch casing sent oil in a solid stream forty feet above the derrick and the flow was about 6000 barrels per day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Baltimore
Lima Field
Lima
House bill cuts Columbus exposition appropriation
Washington May 23. The house considers a post office bill providing over 60 million dollars for the year ending June 30, 1889. The house appropriation committee reports adversely on the resolution to appropriate 125 thousand dollars for the exposition at Columbus Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Columbus
Ohio
Record Broken Tioga Sets Steamship Speed Mark
The Tioga from Buffalo arrived at 8 o'clock Wednesday morning, completing the trip in 6 hours and 40 minutes and breaking the record. The Hudson, competing with the Tioga, arrived later in 66 hours as another note of progress.
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CuicaGo
Tioga
Buffalo
Hudson
Grounds work underway to finish by June first
Supt. Lockhart directs 50 workers and 20 teams at the fair grounds to complete preparations by June 1. J. Q. Adams finished moving the stables and settled a $500 contract.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fair Grounds
Supt. Lockhart
J. Q. Adams
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Hoosiers
Bmcgeachy
Halustling
Patally
Sweetheart
Seymour, Ind
Cor
Norman
Hove
TI. & ST
Wis
Druids
Shulgul
Mnch
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