14 Oct 1889
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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1889
Page
1
In Becyrus Ohio on October 14 the boiler at Heinlein's sorghum mills exploded killing John Howard. Frank Kaiser and Ed Heinlein survived the blast as the community mourns the tragedy.
Four boys aged 11 to 12, found shivering in cotton clothing, were taken to police after escaping St. Joseph's orphan asylum at Vermont and Liberty. They accuse Sister Bernard and staff of severe punishment, inadequate food, and ridicule, while the home defends its discipline and plans investigations. Escaped boys returned to the asylum. humane society officials plan visits.
Amid hunting chatter in the Cary suburbs quail season opens Tuesday with players and enthusiasts planning outings across Illinois and Indiana. Names such as Val Fahrbach Dave Smith and Harry New appear in discussion as locals share tips on dogs, locations, and the brisk pace of quail coveys while noting pot hunters’ harsher methods.
The Neimeyer family of German gardeners near the city edge concluded the divorce proceedings after Judge Taylor lectured about 86 years of marriage and nine children, noting potential $20,000 property sacrifice if the divorce proceeds. The judge took the case under advisement to seek compromise among interested parties. Knights Templar delegates returned from Washington denying a banquet scandal and noting a large parade and positive reception during the conclave trip via several routes.
Suepectea Tony Murphy and Mike Bohler face loitering charges at police headquarters as possible ring leaders in a recent sheikels theft scheme. They allegedly diverted barkeep conversations to steal from money drawers. Bell county Kentucky reports two killings by unknown assailants in ambush and a debt dispute murder among relatives. The Ammong railroads notes Pullman profits drop while dining cars expand and coal rates fall. Cappa's Seventh regiment band travels to Dallas for a Texas expo, with Walter Rodgers, an Indianapolis cornet player, among them.
A state convention of French Canadians has been called to meet in Troy, N Y, next week. The object is believed political. In Ohio at a temperance meeting 30 people signed the pledge, including a policeman. King will speak throughout the week.
Reports from Washington say Private secretary Halford is very ill. The Grand Lodge of Good Templars holds its annual session at Mansur hall on Tuesday. Fishermen prepare for their blow-out at Tomlinson hall Tuesday evening. Undertaker Tutewiler reports theft of horse and buggy from Roberts Park church Sunday night. A formal plan to force an unsightly hob tail car on the public again this coming winter prompts action by Thomas Geoghan, 353 W Washington St. John P. St John denounces the Journal and praises the prohibition party at Blackford M.E. church Sunday morning. Pennier Steel of New Albany and Turner Building and Loan area, Indianapolis, capitals listed. Mrs Harriet D Carter, administrator, sues Charles H Lanier for $1500 due on note. Injunction issued against further sale by Van Camp Hardware for anti-rattler tillsprings, court finds patent infringement by Wm E Marburger. Detective Thornton returns from Denver with suspect Andy Rhinehart. man captured and jailed. Henry Faulhaber, Malcolm May and Charles Wells plead guilty to petit larceny. Judge Irvin to mete out punishment. Judge Gresham orders Farmers' Loan and Trust Co v Chicago & Atlantic railroad settlement for materials owed, under $120,000. Authorities seek action after a suspected conz game at James M Sawders' fish market. crowd discharged after unclear testimony. The mayor faces a cautious discharge of prisoners mislisted as visiting a gambling house.
Save 1.50 by buying a pair of Burt & Packard fine five dollar button shoes for 3.50 at Geo. P. Marott J6N. Pennsylvania street. He also sells his own hand sewed button shoes at five dollars, former price eight dollars, every pair warranted.
The piece notes a surge in silver coinage under the current administration and tracks pension-related moves. It mentions Congressman Steele as a pension commissioner candidate, Senator Manderson returning a pension, and legal stance by Secretary Noble. The Attorney-general Miller and family reside at 1808 Massachusetts Ave. Chief Justice Fuller is listed as a neighboring resident. The president will meet members and outsiders during 11 to 12:30 on all days except Monday and Sunday, with public receptions on Monday Wednesday and Saturday.
A westbound freight and a wreckage train collided on the Big Four near Cincinnati on Saturday night. Two engines and several cars were demolished. Fireman Ed Morris and Brakeman S P Daniel died. Engineer Green and Fireman Wheistsin were injured. Daniel crushed to death. Bodies brought to Indianapolis Monday. Daniel belonged to Capital City lodge K of P. Morris survived by his mother at 176 Meek Street. Daniel's wife at 148 Nordyke Ave. Burial plans: Morris in Indianapolis, Daniel in Cleveland.
Hustons campaign aides faced presidential cooling as prospects for Indiana bank examiner faded. A Washington incident left a family homeless as fire destroyed house and barn near Mt. Vernon. Montana reports claim legislative gains for Republicans on a joint ballot while Silver Bow sees a contest. Mahone predicts Republican gains in Virginia, with Independent estimates challenging his odds. Talmage, Indiana sees early morning ice house fires damaging Tal mage ice houses on Clear Lake with incendiary origin suspected.
In Johnstown on October 14 a large indignation meeting forms amid widespread dissatisfaction with relief fund distribution. The city faces ongoing suffering as residents demand accountability and relief access, with an event announced at The Fountain tonight by organizer John Weillicher at 02K Washington Street.
A 1730s New York murder tale unfolds as Levi Weekes is acquitted in the Catherine Ring case. The quaker girl Elma Sarde is found in a well after her betrothed allegedly killed her to avoid ruin. The Ring curse, blamed for a series of fates including Judge Lansing’s disappearance, is recounted as a provincial moral.
A Plymouth church service featured Julia Ward Howe’s Battle Hymn with F H Hemstreet as soloist as Mrs Howe spoke of the song’s inspiration near a field battle. Pastor McCulloch read and led the audience sing along, with other hymns and readings highlighting wartime courage and faith. In Cincinnati, R L Boone and Joseph Hoffbauer, escapees, arrived after an Indianapolis workhouse escape.
J A Warlick opens at Park Monday with Sam Houston and history of that Texas hero. Turver’s Past the Age appears in Paris and English’s. A Midnight Bell Thursday, The Corsair soon. Buffalo Daily Times praises Emma Abbott’s She and her company. Monday Grand hosts Rose of Castile with royal disguise. U Travatora Diavolo La Traviata mix upcoming shows and reviews.
In Columns Indiana on October 14 a jury ruled Mrs. Snyder not insane in a suit by her husband to declare her insane after she gave $1,000 to Hartsville College. A new trial was requested.
Baseball roundup reports Sunday results with Louisville, Kansas City, Columbus, Brooklyn, Athletics, Baltimore and Rangers City scores. Grand Avenues won a $50 prize at Brighton Beach over Nationals 8 to 5. Notes on Ed Hileborg, Terre Haute ace, and Henry Lucas amid Brotherhood talk and pennant race tension as St Louis and Brooklyn visions near a finish.
A Sun reporter quotes a Republican informant detailing a plan to reshape Indianapolis City government before January. It envisions a mayor appointed Board of Public Improvements, two year tenure, and a shift of power from Democrats to Republicans, plus a contested move against the police force and metropolitan bill. The informant, hoping for patronage, cautions readers to watch Sun and SeN for developments.
Oct 14 report from Coxcorn notes the grave of Ralph Waldo Emerson was robbed with ghoulish speculation. Emerson died April 27, 1852 in Concord, Massachusetts. Also, Michael Kerwin, editor of the Catholic Universe, may be appointed collector of customs in New York’s second district.
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