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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Sep 22, 1888

Page

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Sore Defeat at Athletic Park in Indianapolis

About 1,600 fans witnessed the season finale as Philadelphia faced Indiana at Athletic Park. Key moments featured Schoeneck and Irwin miscues, Delhanty and Clements contributing uprisings, and a string of runs by both teams through the innings. Final lines show Philadelphia nine hits to Indianapolis four, with many errors and late scoring in extras.

Seery Bassett Glasscock Bastian Blank Delhanny Clements Sanders Mulvey Denny Irwin Schoeneck Hoosier McGeachy Farrar Daily Healy Wood Hines Andrews Delhanty Short McGeachy Black Andrewa Hoosier Glasscock McGeachy Pee Stoee Penomnenk Hoosier Daily Philadelphia Indianapolis Tosianapolis

Grim work of death The End to Not Yet-Female Nurses Needed

Jacksonville reports rapid yellow fever deaths with 118 new cases and 14 deaths raising totals to 1,582 cases and 19 percent mortality. North and Hendersonville stories note nurse shortages, refugee movements, and conflicting local reports, while Birmingham's Dr Webb touts bio electricity treatment and a recovery after electric application.

Jacksonville Atlanta Hendersonville McEmphis Tenn Natchez Louisvile Decatur Washington Hamilton Camp Perry John Webb Birmingham Peters Webb Hosaes

Trouble Over Gold Discoveries Spark Boundary Feud

Reports from AWA Ontario dated September 22 describe valuable gold finds on the Yonkan river along the Alaska boundary within Canadian territory. American officers dispute the claim, fearing trouble as the boundary remains unclearly surveyed and national lines are unsettled. Authorities urge caution while surveying progresses.

Kanada United States Awa Ont Yonkan Alaska

M Gills Slayer George Turnage Arrested and Admits Crime

George Turnage, a 25 year old North Carolina man living in this city, was arrested by Capt. Campbell for the murder of William McGill after Meade and two girls identified him and Turnage admitted striking McGill. He claimed self defense with a bare fist and that McGill walked away drunk toward the corner. three accomplices were also found and corroborated parts of the story.

William McGill Campbell George Turnag North Carolina Paul H. Krauss Krauss Turnage South Alabama-st Higgs S. New Jersey St Myla Howard Bradshaw-st Meade Kranas Alvordst Howard Sun New Jersey Virginia-ave McGill Smith’s Wasington and Alabama-sts Washington St

Divorce Complaints Rise in Superior Court

Mrs Mamie Ellis files for divorce from Roscoe R Ellis citing long term cruelty including bed confinement and a chloroform attempt. She seeks child custody and an injunction to keep the child within the court's jurisdiction as judges hear multiple separations.

Mamice Ellis Mamie Ellis Roscoe R. Ellis Superior Court Hillis Hows Sarah Cornwell Lewis Cornwell Gresh Taylor Elizabeth J. Kortpeter Henry Kortpeter Henry Judge Walker Sarah H George Wilson Nancy S John Cook J. D Belle Brown

Traveling salesmen visit Harrison with band from Chicago

About 500 traveling men and salesmen from Chicago arrived over the Big Four Saturday afternoon to see Harrison. The second regiment band of Chicago, 40 musicians, accompanied them.

Chicago Big Four Harrison Windy City

A Queer Case Of Bigamous Marriages In Cincinnati

In Cincinnati a striking probate court case centers on a woman calling herself Elton C. Davis from Ireland. Her attorney claims her maiden name was Hoffey and alleges two bogus marriage licenses. Davis, a retired capitalist, is accused of fathering her two children and keeping her in his home while denying marriage. Society reacts with shock as suspicions of blackmail arise.

Cincinnati Elton. C. Davis Snyder Hoffey Ireland N. C. Davis Davis Squire McLaughlin Clackmail

A Featureless Realty Market Summary

A quiet week in real estate with sixty eight transfers totaling 84 312 46 dollars. Most dealings involved under 1000 dollars while permits totaled 23 000 with an average of 976 dollars. F L Gobbost plans a 3000 dollar house at Parke avenue and Eleventh street and C Piper a 2800 dollar home on Garfield avenue near Lincoln avenue.

F. L. Gobbost

Miss Bruce Insanity Inquest Resumes With Withdrawal Spark

The inquest into Miss Sarah Bruce's sanity resumed on Saturday morning. Dr. Walker sought to withdraw after objecting to the commission as prejudiced. If he withdrew, another physician would be needed. Justices Feibleman and Smock noted the need for a new commission. Dr. Herod was recalled to testify while Louis Holweg testified that Miss Bruce appeared irrational.

Miss Bruce Sarah Bruce Dr. Walker Hodges Walker Feibleman and Smock Herod Louis Holweg

Trains to Bine River Park Tomorrow Schedule

Trains to Bine River Park depart at 8 a m and 1 p m with return at 6 p m Last picnic of the season offering a variety of refreshments Round trip fare in cents

Bine River Park

Journal Ends Its Rat Office Era With Union Settlement

The Indianapolis Journal reaches a settlement with the typographical union ending its status as a so called rat office. Terms include replacing foreman William H. Kaylor with an International union member and possible non unionist departures, plus a five year arbitration based rule. Prohibitionist speaker Helen Gougar and Anna Dickinson are noted for upcoming appearances as political maneuvering continues.

Indianapolis Journal New & Son Printers’ Union Mr New International Union Kaylor

A Tough Crowd at Saturday Court Arraignments

A deaf twelve year old, Johnny Cline, faced burglary charges as officers linked him to nightly thefts at Montgomery and Craig’s grocer y. Five accomplices were held but released when the grocers declined prosecution. Separate cases involved assault, pickpocketing, and petty fines as police and townsfolk clashed with train passengers.

Johnny Cline Sorters Montgomery & Craig’s E. Georgia St Young Cline Phil Stone John Hall Joe Mason Lewis Chicago Lebanon Thomas Lester Fairgrounds Henry Goings Walter L. Pressel Lizzie Mason William Young Fair Ground Edward J. Flack John Edwards Bill Poster Washington St John

Death of William McGill After Assault by Two Men

William McGill died from brain concussion after an assault by two men Thursday night at the corner of Alabama and Washington. His brother-in-law learned of the death and arranged burial for Saturday. Police claim progress identifying suspects. post mortem held Saturday.

William McGill Alabama Washington Sts Litton

Terrible Floods Sweep Away Towns and Kill Many

From Mapa dated September 22 reports describe devastating floods in Almeria. Heavy rainfall caused rivers to overflow, destroying villages and drowning several people. Losses run into hundreds of thousands of pounds.

Mapa Almeria

Sullivan Recovers and Returns to Reason After Illness

Boston September 22 Sullivan is recovering and is now in his right mind after several weeks of illness. He has been given a severe temperance lesson.

Boston Sullivan

Troublesome figure Ammon arrested in bone theft case

In Trouble Again New York Sept 22 Spl Bob Ammon once a Pittsburg strike leader is under arrest for misappropriating 5000 dollars worth of U S bones entrusted by Emily Mead sister of Chicago confidence man.

New York Bob” Ammon Pittsburg U.S Emily Mead Chicago

Bound Over for Counterfeiting in Washington Street Case

Geo Washington, a Black man, was arrested for passing counterfeit nickels at a butcher shop on 175 East Washington Street. He was bound over for grand jury action by Commissioner Van Ur en in the sum of $209.

Geo. Washington E. Washington Sr van Uren

Gas and Steam Fitters to Meet at City Hall Hall Saturday Night

Gas and steam fitters of the city plan a Saturday night meeting at their hall to discuss union matters. The article also notes the baseball season closing in Indianapolis Saturday with a 3 30 game time, Shrevewall to pitch for the Hoosiers and Gleason or Sanders for the Phillies. A scare at the fair grounds amphitheater occurred Friday afternoon when someone yelled fire after seeing a sudden stove fire flash. Readers are urged to check local ads for building and loan associations with notices on page two and four under specific headings.

Indianapolis Shreve Hoosiers Gleason Sanders Phillies Fairgrounds Fae Sun Star Association

Railroad War Ticket Deals Announced By J. B. & W.

The J B W line sells Kansas City tickets at $10.80 with all points west $9.50 off and Ocala QO, return for $4. St Louis and Cleveland routes priced at $6 for return. Call at city office, 193 South Twin… street.

Kansas City Points West Ocala QO St. Louis Cleveland City Pie Offic South Twinols Atreeh

A Husband’s Cruel Life Beset a Widow in New York

A sensational 19th century report describes Joseph Holmes, editor at the Journal of Commerce, living as a bachelor while keeping his wife Elizabeth Holmes and their three children in hiding. She killed herself after years of separation, with Holmes denying wrongdoing and claiming she bore him a child. Neighbors and relatives note no prior signs of trouble as the coroner confirms the children would be cared for.

New York Elizabeth Holmes Joseph Holmes Journal of Commeree Herkimerst Holmes Gay Mise Helen Louise Peters Samuel Peters Herktmerst Ned Mrs. Holmes Brooklyn Joseph

Secretary Bayard Withholds Cablegram Text on Treaty Rejection

Washington dispatch reports Secretary Bayard refuses to divulge the text of cablegrams announcing the rejection of the treaty by Ching. The message, dated September 24, is not released to the public, leaving lawmakers awaiting further details on diplomatic negotiations.

Bayard Mum Washington Ching

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