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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1888
Page
4
A sweeping Indiana district column reports on high school commencements and local incidents. Notes include Valparaiso passengers and Rochester gatherings, Richmond baseball fever, Brazil and Clay County events, and multiple arrests, accidents, and weather- tied happenings across Evansville Fort Wayne and Seymour with references to local politics and public notices.
A sensational report from New York on May 29 claims actor Robert Mantell's touring production Monbars includes a portrayal of branding his arm with a hot iron. A young woman named Bliss allegedly fainted during the realism of the scene, with further circumstantial details provided.
A. D. Shaw issued marching orders for Memorial Day observances with a 1:30 p.m. assemble time and 1:45 p.m. march. Divisions include G. A. R. posts and veterans groups, military companies, Woman's Relief Corps, and city officials. The route travels Washington, Market, Circle, Meridian streets to Big Four railroad for cemetery train transport, with artillery salutes by the German veteran association and Indianapolis light infantry. Flowers will be placed at school houses before dawn collection Wednesday.
The Board of Aldermen held a brief session to authorize transportation for a memorial day event, request obstructions removed from Meridian Street, seek a street sprinkling tax law, appoint Morrison as University Park commissioner, and withdraw a Garfield park tree and bird protection proposal. An ordinance bans washing vehicles on canal bridges. An Emmett Guards armory gathering planned a Friday reception for artillery troops, with a named committee. The German Volunteer stage premiere at the Grand received praise for plot and performances, with notable tableaux.
Pete Browning keeps his Murphy pledge as baseball chatter covers Hoosier games and league standings. Reports cite Monday scores for Athletics, Kansas City, Baltimore, Cincinnati, Brooklyn, and Louisville, plus batting leaders in Indianapolis. Notes discuss pitchers Boyle and Baldwin, injuries, and comic quips about electric batteries and city officials at stadiums.
A Kokomo based unit voices frustration over perceived neglect by citizens after successful drills and national standing. They recount past welcomes at the depot and Tomlinson Hall, note self-funded uniforms and armory, and urge better city pride compared to Louisville and Kokomo Knights of Pythias praise. They seek supportive leave for drills and fair recognition.
The Harrison club met at Pfafflin's hall for a third time to finalize trip arrangements to the Chicago convention. Committees on finance, correspondence, transportation, badges, and music were named, with a $2.25 Monon fare and Pullman options discussed. A $1,500 fundraising goal was set, and a white satin badge featuring an eagle, Harrison portrait, and 1888 date was approved alongside a hat.
During a fierce wind and rain storm on Monday the home of James Jackson, three miles north of Buffalo West Virginia, was demolished. His wife and two children were crushed in the ruins.
Ed Chamberlain, the Monticello jail escapee, was moved to the Michigan City penitentiary for safety on Tuesday morning. The piece also carries a long market list and weather notes for WaBssSH Indiana, with prices on meats, produce, dairy, fruits, and groceries, plus small local notices about help wanted and room rentals.
A barrel of gasoline in C EK Zellers grocery cellar in Frederick Maryland exploded on Monday when a boy struck a match. The blast ignited the store and flames spread rapidly injuring or burning many people as they staggered through streets. Doctors rushed to help while damages are estimated at about 10000 dollars.
The Central Labor Union of Indianapolis adopted resolutions disapproving the extension of the citizens' street railway charter under current terms. It urged the city council to defer action until fall for open discussion on fair city compensation. It also endorsed electrifying lighting if the city owns the plant after three years.
The street railway company has begun work on the Fall Creek grade for a line to Crown Hill cemetery and expects completion within two months. With council approval, the Mississippi streetcar will extend to MTwelfth street to provide direct service to Athletic Park.
Dr J A Webb veteran physician dies at 250 Chestnut Street Monday night. Eugene C Patten who lost a leg in Panhandle yards last Saturday dies at St Vincent hospital Monday night. Burial at his Michigan age home. Charles Feller prominent Mason and Knight of Pythias dies at 888 Mississippi Street Monday evening. Ada Harrington, once in police court labeled bad character and detained at workhouse, is deemed sane by insanity commission. Guards feared her Gerlaret disposition. The Morton club meeting postponed with date not yet fixed. Republican seventh district convention date pending. Bradbury of Marion and Conger of Shelby mentioned as leading candidates.
Judge Gresham is banquetted in Wisconsin as the Republican convention in Chicago fills with favorite sons. Harrison supporters push in Washington and New York while Thurman, Gray, and Black emerge as possible vice presidential figures. Ex Gov Alger reports renewed momentum for his boom. Michigan boosters seek a tonic for their cause. J W Ralph advertises engineering supplies and Reedy elevator agency in Ingalls block.
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