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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1888
Page
1
Delegates at the prohibition convention in session learned fund raisers produced over $25,000 as Rev Evans urged support for Nancy and the movement. John P. St John ran the mill, opening at nine with a large crowd, music from Sky dark quartet, and a businesslike push toward completing the platform and suffrage debate.
The secretary J B Cranfill, though Texan, is described as tall with round head, dark brown hair, red mustache, and thin voice. John Lloyd Thomas, a prominent but young figure around 28, is light complexioned with reddish hair and a thin mustache. John P St John sits at the platform as chairman, appearing fine with gray tinged hair and a strong, audible voice and orderly presence.
In Trenton New Jersey May 31 P. J. Moore editor of the Monitor was arrested for stealing Rev. Charles W Pitcher's horse. He was so humiliated by the arrest that he twice attempted to take his own life in the jail. Hurried rumor of new hat racks at William L Eldar's store.
Pushed by creditors, D J Sullivan, a well known retail dry goods dealer at 6 and 8 West Washington, made an assignment to Henry N Spaan for creditors. Assets foot to nearly 75000 against liabilities under 50000. Sullivan says the move is temporary and to satisfy pushy creditors. Assignee Spann notes no fear of shortfalls and cites a 385000 surplus.
Mrs. David A Colbert, 21, bride of two weeks, was fatally shot by her husband at their Burling street home in Chicago. The husband, confined at Webster Avenue station to prevent self harm, is grieving after the accidental discharge from a revolver.
William Bain and Amos Walker pleaded guilty on Thursday to counterfeiting and passing counterfeit money. Arrested a week earlier in Geneva Adams County a large amount of bogus coin was found. Bain received three years in the northern prison plus a $100 fine and costs, Walker four months in the rag tank's county jail plus a $25 fine and costs.
Bob Dickey attacked the proprietress at Lil Ward's resort 83 North Noblest after being refused entry. He wielded a bowie knife, cutting her hands severely, while John Buck aided the proprietress. Dickey was seriously cut on the face and neck and escaped arrest. A brother of Mamie Dickey is mentioned.
For Indiana Illinois and Michigan expect cool fair weather. In lower Michigan rain precedes with light to fresh northwesterly winds.
League standings show Chicago 22-9 .700 Boston .700 Detroit 13-12 .? New York 12-? 655 Pittsburg 12-16 .432 Indianapolis 9-20 .810 Washington 20? 285 Our Henry homered in Decoration Day afternoon game as Hoosiers lose. Morning games Washington 8 Chicago 1 New York 11 Pittsburg 1 Detroit 6 Philadelphia 2 Afternoon: Washington 5 Chicago 3 Pittsburgh New York 4 Philadelphia 5 Detroit 4 City league at Athletic park well attended Grand Avenues lose 7-6 to Capitals battery Bright Pfaff Divine Schaub.
C H and D trains depart Indianapolis Sunday June 3 at 9 30 a m and 2 30 p m for Blue River Park with return at 7 30 p m round trip. All are welcome.
Boston wins at home 11 to 8 over Indianapolis as Shreve dominates, Radbourne struggles, and the Shostons fail to find the ball. Umpire Lynch presides as Boston stacks eight hits to Indianapolis eleven with multiple innings of tense play.
Wet grounds caused cancellations as Philadelphia and Detroit, and Chicago and Washington failed to play. Pittsburg could not reach New York, resulting in the New York club being awarded the game by forfeit at 9 to 0.
A Thursday street report notes J Gibney & Co. employing Italian laborers on the trust company pipelines inside city limits. Home workers claim Italians take good jobs, while Gibney says Italians were hired out of necessity and promises to use the best men available.
The annual parade and review for the metropolitan police took place on Wednesday. Prast French decorated officers chosen for conspicuous bravery and skill. About 1,200 officers marched from the Battery through the streets.
Euphonius Sands of Clayton Randolph county was arrested in Indianapolis on a fugitive charge. He is wanted there for forging the name of J Crawford to a $20 check cashed by Harrison Brown. Sands comes from a well to do and respectable family.
Inspectors report shows receipts with wheat 11 cars and 8,400 bushels, corn 6 cars and 97,600 bushels, oats 2 cars and 62,800 bushels, rye 2,400 bushels, barley 3,600 bushels, hay 6 cars. Shipments include flour 1,890 barrels, oats 68,700 bushels, wheat 1,200 bushels, corn 25,800 bushels. prices and bids indicate weaker wheat and corn, mixed demand for oats, no bids on some Mediterranean wheat, No 2 red offered around 93 to 98 cents.
Market summary from Chicago and New York reporting May 31 quotes for Wheat Oats Corn Pork Lard Short ribs and futures across June July August and September contracts with prices in cents and dollars. Key readings include Wheat around 92 cents May July and Aug futures, Corn near 64 to 68 cents, Oats around 38 to 41 cents, and Lard and Pork futures shown for June July August.
In Wasnenaton Illinois on May 81 the Mills bill faced a fierce party clash in the house with Springfield chair Springer presiding. Adams of Illinois proposed an amendment to shift execution from July 1888 to January 2 1859 but the amendment failed 89 to 34 amid crossfire between Mills on the Democratic side and Reed Burrows and McKinley. Minnesota Republican Lind supported the lumber clause amid GOP interruptions.
Berlin May 31 The emperor's condition shows steady improvement and he slept well last night rising early to resume state duties after breakfast. The empress is pleased by his progress and gains popularity for her active public charity work and duties in his stead.
The regular board of trade ticket names Wm. Scott as president and D. P. Erwin as vice president with D. A. Richardson as treasurer. Governors listed include Geo. E. Townley Geo. S. Brecount J. M. Shaw W. D. Wiles and others J. Q. Van Winkle W. H. Cooper J. F. Pratt B. C. Atkine Geo. F. Branham S. F. Robinson J. B. Connor and Jno. W. Schmidt.
London May 31 The illness of John Bright took an unfavorable turn Wednesday night and he was worse, though not as bad as he had been.
Miss Florence Loebenberg will marry J C Somerfield at the Grand hotel Thursday evening. Holy Innocents church ladies prepare a musical and literary social at the rectory 175 Cedar st Thursday. The German Volunteer plays draw good crowds at the Grand. The Indianapolis literary club bought for 200 dollars Steele’s Village of Cavendish showing Black River valley. City stenographers meet at Plymouth church Saturday 8 pm to plan a July 4 picnic. Deputy Ward arrested John M Dimond on postal law violation. bailed $300. Early closing parade was a success. the association stays open evenings due to many visitors. Prohibition Press Association met at Denison house. little business, committee to revise newspaper list appointed. A Thursday 7 pm meeting to elect new officers. About 20 applicants for civil service clerks studied in U S court room. six women among them. The girl’s classical school annual prize declamations take place Friday at English Lutheran church with several named contestants. Reading and voice culture exams at the same church Saturday at 3 30. Advance department picnic Monday afternoon. senior class reception Tuesday at 343 N Pennsylvania st. Senior essays read Thursday. public closing exercises at the Grand opera house Friday.
Washington reports on General Sheridan's perilous condition from pulmonary effusion with periods of improvement and renewed coughing. Medical bulletins show fluctuating status, oxygen therapy continued, and brief signs of rest followed by further concern and cautious optimism. The city’s veterans and mourners monitor nightly updates as flowers and war memories accompany the grave illness.
In a lively Thursday police court session, William Akers faced Mrs Matilda Murphy over a broken nose and alleged use of knucklers. The judge and lawyer sparred over the weapon’s position as Akers claimed self defense and the case ended with Akers sent to the workhouse.
In New York on May 31 labor circles buzz as The Alarm trade organ and Johann Moss announce a joint venture. The bold move triggers strong reactions with many laborers declaring their unions formed or reconsidered because of the alliance.
Dam continues to improve and will be allowed to Aix le Bain Saturday if no relapse occurs.
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