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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1888
Page
4
Seaso nable news from Indiana reports a man known as Bullet in his brain debt driven death, Wayne County's oldest citizen dies, Fort Wayne fair profits over three thousand dollars, and other local notes. Observers recount incidents from Tipton to Richmond including thefts, suicides, fires, and political talk.
Amusements report a Monday Park theater audience packed despite poor weather. Edward Ryan leads in One of the finest with strong scenery and North River views. Eden Musee reopening attracts patrons. other acts include Admiral Dot, Fatima, and Prof. Angelo. Grand Morris-Fetter to present The Tigress Tuesday advance sales begin.
New York on October 23 reports Levi P Morton, Republican vice presidential candidate, expresses optimism on New York and national outcomes. He predicts a handsome Republican majority for the President and notes growing party strength in the Empire State. An advertisement promotes Warner's Log Cabin Liver Pills as health remedy.
An interview with McGeachy and Emmet Seery from the Wocky Head-McGeachy and Seery group shows both players ready to depart only if paid. McGeachy hinted he might stay if released or well paid, while Seery said plays depend on management with releases likely a week hence. Cincinnati and league changes loom as clubs eye moves.
The state board of education opened its quarterly session Monday night. A decayed fetus was found in an ash pile along Yall Creek beside the city hospital. The Y. P. C. H. 5. of the South Baptist church plans a dinner and supper at 52 E Washington St Thursday. Incandescent light firm of Indianapolia filed $400,000 capital with the county recorder. An inspection trip to the road fronting Mr. Peck travels from Cleveland to Indianapolis. Two Springfield Ohio youths left a B20 bill on a bar to pay drinks. Mike Muir kept the change. Frank Courtney, Indianapolis and St. Louis conductor, had his left foot crushed at Charleston Illinois. amputation necessary. Eliza Sage, a life prisoner, taken to Hartford City as a witness in a trial. The Meron gains right of way from Howland to Belt road, details undisclosed. John T. Finnegan, gas exposure in a trench on Alabama St opposite the police station, revived after half an hour. John Porter declared insane after drunkenness arrest. described as dangerous when drinking. Grand chief Frank Sweeney of the National Mutual switchmen’s association arrives and presses Belt road pay raises, more crews, and 10-hour days. The inventors’ rights firm sold the dynamite shell to the French government for $1,000,000. Marion County voters expected a large Democratic majority. Tom Taggart wagered on Harrison’s margin and City Clerk Bowlus was pressed to honor prior bets.
Marshall Woods parade plans canceled for Tuesday while thursdays labor parade proceeds. Gen Barrison honored by Springfield residents with a second horseshoe made by S. B. Thomas. Indiana regiment organizer Will Phippa linked to Torlineon hall booking. Chairman Harding not involved. County election procedures under review with two representatives per precinct, Democrat and Republican, and labor union expulsions. Democratic committee discusses citizen representation, poll guard appointments, rewards, and deputy appointments by federal marshal.
The city council met Monday night for a little over an hour reviewing last week’s actions. The bridge bid for Pleasant Run in Garfield park at 1591 dollars received favorable engineer endorsement and approval. Annexation of 90 acres north of the city was discussed at length with a citizens committee urging council concurrence and detailing points. Concerns arose about possible voting restrictions for the 26th ward residents. The matter was referred to the streets and alleys committee. The council authorized issuing 110,000 dollars in time warrants to cover bonds due January 1. An incandescent wires underground ordinance was set as the special order for the next regular meeting. Additionally, notices and market reports appeared in the same issue, including local provisions and grocery pricing data.
Market listings show wheat futures and oats bids with Oct Nov and Dec dates and prices. The block also urges readers to exchange unused items like clothing or a Plano horse wagon or books by sending a short notice to the newspaper office for insertion in the cheap columnas.
Weather forecast notes warmer conditions and rail travel today with cooler, fair weather expected tomorrow. temperatures and wind not specified. Local station urges readers to prepare for changing conditions as fronts pass.
An old time advertisement satirically notes rain etiquette then promotes waterproof garments. Goodyear waterproofs for ladies and children priced from 1.25 to 1.50 with hood. men and boys waterproof garments 1 to 3.50. heavy and medium weights for workers 1.25 to 4.50. Chesterfield cloaks from 5 to 22.
A local advert highlights a large selection of furs including muffs boas collars and gloves, touting leadership in monkey muffs and collars and inviting readers to see the collection.
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