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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1889
Page
1
Final standings show New York leading with a .654 mark, Boston close at .648, Chicago .508, Philadelphia .496, Pittsburg .462, Cleveland .469, Indianapolis .440, and Washington. Gotham’s victory over Cleveland and Boston’s defeat at Pittsburg sealed the pennant for New York.
About 500 spectators witnessed the last regular league game in Indianapolis at Athletic Park. Indiana's hoosiers defeated the Senators 6 to 4 as Buckley homered and Seery, Denny, Hines, and Wise produced key hits. McGeachy, Rusie, and Andrews starred for the Hoosiers. Wise and Clark contributed for the Senators amid several errors and passed balls.
Reports from Chicago on October 5 indicate police intensify efforts to identify Snell murderers with the suspect Toscott deemphasized. A theory posits the burglary was a trap by a city resident who hired the killers to silence Snell by leaving two bodies to frighten witnesses. Authorities expect key arrests soon. Nearby, Osage County coal miners strike for higher wages.
A Western New York and Pennsylvania railroad collision near Corry Pennsylvania on October 5 reportedly killed and injured twenty five people. Details were scarce as information arrived Saturday afternoon.
Detective Thornton, in a formal coat and hat, departed on out of town trips with a bench warrant for Andy Rhinehardt pursued on embezzlement charges. Rhinehart, said to be living in Denver, is wanted by Judge Irvin. Thornton also chased William Aldridge in Chicago, but the suspect found at a West Madison boarding house turned out not to be the man.
In Connersville Indiana residents demand swift action after the city council offers a 250 dollar reward for the arrest and conviction of Katie Hoods murderer. The coroner continues secret autopsy work as police seek leads amid public pressure to resolve the mystery.
Len Crane is named milk and butter inspector by the health board. He will inspect dairy products citywide with samples for chemist Hurry using new testing devices. Police will collect samples as the city ordinance recently passed. Montana state politics report Republicans win governor and congressman on joint ballot.
In Iowa and San Francisco on October 5, detectives from Wells and Fargo weigh that the outlaw Black Bart may have fled to China or Australia. Meanwhile in New York a large river crossing scheme aims to send cars via a massive toboggan slide to Brooklyn.
In Washington Street area Mrs H C Adams reports her horse and buggy stolen from a storefront. Mary L Steinberg sues E G Thomas, N and Augusta Patterson to foreclose a 5000 dollar mortgage on a city area farm. Gov Hovey names 20 delegates to the national silver convention in St Louis on Nov 2. The Edison Electric Light Co wins the contract to illuminate the new hospitals. Minnie Leach sues Frank L Lesch and partners for support and seeks a receiver to halt asset sales. Diamond Gems, Comstock's, 28 B, Wash.
Gov Hovey approved the court martial verdicts against Jokill Hyde company members over pay costs and fines. Sergt Nekman, Hollenbeck, Shingler and others faced reductions or reprimands while Eckman and Shirk were acquitted, prompting defense attorney Horace E Smith to vow legal challenge and seek uniforms recovery. The Adjutant General Buckle will inform the public and pursue fines by civil suit, with dishonorable discharges for those dismissed.
On Wednesday at Athletic park the Brazil base ball club and the Easterns of Indianapolis will play a match. Admission is 26 cents with proceeds to destitute Clay county miners and their families. A committee is selling tickets in town and expects strong support for the worthy cause.
For Indianapolis and vicinity the 24 hours ending a.m. Oct 6 1883 report fair weather. A fair start gives way to cooler conditions as Monday approaches, with temperatures dropping from Sunday levels across the region.
Washington dispatch reports that Tanner's missive to Dalzell has roasted his chances for a high appointment, with any future post likely to be small. The opinion voiced suggests indifference to Dalzell's possible favor, reflecting political maneuvering in Washington.
Oct. 5 Guthrie report recounts Mrs. Alice D. Burns a widow in a tidy cottage who confronted real estate speculator Brown over slander. She drew a Colt’s revolver held under her cloak, ordered an apology, Brown knelt, prayed, and left town by the earliest train east. Burns may have attracted a marriage proposal after the bold act.
First authentic account of the mid ocean collision between the steamer Geogtaphigen and the bark Minnie Siwift has reached Pierre. Survivors arrived with uncertain which vessel struck first. Death toll reported from 15 to 30 lives.
G. P. Robinson, secretary and treasurer and son of Brown University’s ex president, is charged with embezzlement. The amount stolen remains unspecified. The incident reportedly occurred at Providence.
Reports from the gulf of Campeach recount authentic cyclone losses with high casualties and property damage. A separate dispatch from Bristuer Michigan dismisses a sensational jail escape plot by Bandit Holzbay as fake, confirming he remains in custody awaiting the penitentiary.
Rusio may pitch Saturday as the pennant race remains undecided. Chicago sits third but could drop out Saturday night. The final championship game is set for 3 15. Ancon did not play Friday while Chicago shut out Philadelphia 3 0. Paul Hines had no errors, making two grounders on the field. Tuk Say predicts New York Boston Philadelphia will win Saturday and finish in that order. A Minneapolis paper says negotiations open for Minneapolis and St Paul Western league franchises. In practice Friday Anson and Schriver collided after a By, Roth injured, possibly Anson’s jaw broken. Paul Hines stealing third base draws attention. Krock’s pitching faltered. Fee wild with nine walks. Krock seven strikeouts vs Fee’s two. If New York wins Saturday the flag goes to New York. if not and Boston wins, Boston takes it. If both lose, New York still leads by a slim margin and the World Series would be New York versus Brooklyn. The second game of Nationals vs Grand Avenues is Sunday at 3 at Brighton Beach for a $50 purse, Copeland and Bright as Guard’s battery and Schaub and Doramus for the Nationals.
Preliminary hearings held for eight Paoli suspects led by Henry Crow and George Lee on counterfeiting claims. Officers say the gang produced nickels and quarters and shipped to Pierce City Missouri Albion Illinois and Michigan towns. Crow, a Baptist clocksmith, admits making money but says he feared passing it. Bail set at five thousand for Crow, two thousand for Lowe, one thousand each for the Lindleys Lee and Waltz, and five hundred for Robert Williams.
Washington reports Blaine in a tense mood as Argentina and Chile delegates defect. Not all delegates joined the excursion. hints of private schemes to press Mora claim against Spain surface. In Charleston a Russian father stabbed his two children over brutality. In San Francisco a $10,000 bout between Myer and Connors planned in Mexico. In Stockton the grand jury exonerates Deputy Nagle but censures U S authorities for shifting case from state courts.
Market master Isgrigg and Supt Travia clashed over wagon placement on Delaware street. Isgrigg blocked wagons on the west side while Travis demanded removal. Arrests followed as Isgrigg stood by his right to locate wagons within 600 feet of the market house. Mayor Denny to try the case Tuesday.
A Spanish merchant in Paris, incognito, draws attention for insisting on at least £700 at the green table, likened to a famed marquis who lost eight million in four years. A later note recounts a man collapsing from apoplexy after a dramatic climb from £3,000, then retirement. Sunday services and lectures across several churches are listed, including Rev. McCulloch and Dr. Lucas. Rome notes Crispi’s policy via a Secolo table showing Italian securities fell sharply since Depretis, arguing French friendship mattered financially. Berlin reports cheap restaurants prove a success, with two-penny meals and plans to expand.
Liverpool reports Cheshire potato harvest nearly wiped out by heavy August rains. The county accounts for about one quarter of England’s total production, signaling a serious potential shortage and price impact. Separately, in New Jersey, Kiva Ray Hamilton was lodged in the penitentiary Saturday morning.
Alger dominates the pension commissionership matter as Judge Tyner of the post office department resumes work after illness. Attorney-general Miller is amused by rumors linking him to the supreme bench while Democratic congress members push for minority representation and Republicans smile.
Draft plots in two aldermanic districts target party gains with withdrawals to aid rivals. Democratic nominees in district two are Mike Farrell and Gilbert Martin. Martin’s withdrawal would boost Farrell if he remains. Republicans eye similar three cornered fights in district four with Hetherington or Despo removed. Fifth district sees Reinerke and Blackwell opposed by Maurice Bang. City officials attend a union station dining hall promo for Sunday hours.
The piece surveys winter coats and seal skin fashions offered by local traders, noting styles from long elegant cloaks to short jackets. It explains seal fur value and reveals the laborious, detailed process of hunting young seals in Alaska, the tools used, and how hides are prepared and shipped to England. The section ends with a brief note on John Leng, new Gladstonian member from Dundas, importing jat wood pulp fibers from Calcutta.
Save 1.50 by buying Burt and Packard button shoes at 3.50 during Geo. P. Marott’s sale at 16N Pennsylvania Street. Also offered are handsewn button boots at 5.00, reduced from 6.00, with warranty and every sale guaranteed.
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