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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1888
Page
4
A mosaic of local happenings from Indiana towns reports numerous accidents and crimes. Goshen, Elkhart, Warsaw, and Goshen crimes, fires, and misfortunes unfold. Deaths, births, lawsuits, and weather tolls mix with school events and public notices. The piece recounts a flood of incidents: farm losses, burglaries, animal wanderings, and a dramatic jail capture near Monticello.
Prohibitionists held a tent meeting at the corner of Delaware and Michigan Easts on Sunday with crowds despite heavy rain. Mrs Me. alIays of Brarling spoke in the roing while another speaker from California addressed the audience. The event featured political remarks and drew attendees from local communities.
The Indianapolis orphan asylum marked its 38th anniversary at Plymouth church with about 60 resident children present. Mayor Denny presided as Mrs. John A. Bradshaw reported yearly figures: 87 inmates May 1 1887, 157 admitted in the year, 60 placed in homes, 60 taken by relatives, 16 died, 3 to the blind asylum, 0 to reform school for boys, 3 ran away. Income reached 10,182.84 with expenditures 8,904.03 and a balance of 278.41. A substantial fundraising appeal by Rev. Randthaler raised 1,440 to reduce debt. the program included recitations, songs, and readings by the children and ministers.
The Indianapolis light artillery returned Sunday night from the Nashville encampment, bringing home first prize for the seventh time. Captain James B. Curtis led the corps with corporals John Bodenmiller and Edward Woods, and privates Fred Dietrichs, Homer Van Wie, Edward Johnson, Charles Gerard, G. McAllister, Hal Ridgely, A. L. Willard, W. L. Mayhew. Curtis praises the reception and thanks Miss Hattie Evans and helpers, and notes employers granted leave.
Jay Gould the railroad magnate passed through the city Sunday night between 10 and 11. He stayed about half an hour at the depot and kept to his private car. He traveled with his son Hd A L Hopkins Missouri Pacific officer and Dr Munn. A colored porter stood guard and answered questions. The party left New York Saturday night on a three week Gould system inspection tour. Sunday Picnic Quarrels left several injured. William Apers and Rawley Orrison sustained scalp wounds but received hospital care.
In a Saturday Republican county convention, names like Connett, Heckman, McGinnis, Webster, Walden and Hubbard vied for representative seats. Tousey and Conneté were rumored as Indianapolis gas company allies, while debates and ballots ended with Walden leading in the long second ballot and the session adjourned.
A New York laundress Mrs. Li Chow foils a $5,000 theft by a customer leaving a satchel of fresh bills, then keeps watch for the next yellow satchel. Paris salon displays shockingly violent nude works with throats cut and murder themes. Rev. Talmage visits Tombs court to comment on police procedures in a humorous, revealing piece.
Gov Hill discusses Olivia in politics and a New York City law office opening. The New York World claims positive proof Blaine will not run for president. Col Morrison of Illinois backs Gray for Democratic vice president, Cowdrey is United Labor’s 26 year old VP candidate, and Democrats wonder what Randall will do next.
William W. Stewart, a Colored mail carrier with 14 years in service, was arrested by Post Office Inspector Steward on charges of purloining registered letters. A letter to a Vermonist lady containing $30 is cited, about 30 other letters found. Commissioner Van Buren held him for grand jury in $500 bail. His brother Ed Stewart previously served time in the penitentiary for a similar offense here.
The era highlights social reform with Lyman Abbott moving to Plymouth Brooklyn while Congress eyes food adulteration law. Reports cover a wide range from violent crimes to fires, weather, and market prices. Notable items include Boston Corbett’s escape, Lizzie McCarty’s tragedy, a Pittston boardinghouse fire with child deaths, and a waterspout in Chadron Nebraska. Market notes list meats, dairy, produce, and staples with fluctuating prices.
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