14 Oct 1871
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Newspaper
Indianapolis Daily Sentinel
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1871
Page
1
A large sale offers 134 pieces including mats, curtains, carpets, cloths, rugs, damasks, reps, and assorted furniture. Items span fabrics and household fabrics with quantities such as 160 pieces, 100 pieces, and more. Early buyers secure the best patterns as the stock moves quickly.
A chaotic post fire update from Chicago outlines rapid reconstruction, new contracts, and growing demand for buildings. Reports list elevated grain losses, insurance adjustments, and efforts by agencies and merchants to resume payments and support the devastated area. Local pavement repairs and civic efforts to organize relief and aid are described, with officials promising prompt fund distribution.
A weather forecast notes a broad Atlantic disturbance with winds and increasing cloudiness. Rain possible across the Atlantic and Gulf coasts, with cool, gusty conditions extending to the Great Lakes region tonight and tomorrow.
The article details widespread contributions from Chicago and surrounding regions, noting large gifts of sugar and other provisions, the growing relief fund value, and solicitations by committees for aid. It reports on political and civic actions, including vigilance committees and inspector updates, plus city finances and building debates.
The October 12 issue of the Republican presents a significant editorial arguing against nominating a Democratic candidate in 1872. It questions national prospects, cites Missouri campaigns, and discusses how reforms might reshape power, while noting the Melioit murder case and related trials.
The Lloyd Line steamship Berlin sailed from Locust Point Baltimore at two in the afternoon bound for Bremen. She carried fourteen cabin passengers twenty one steerage passengers and a cargo including 1120 hogsheads tobacco and 233 bags and boxes of assorted freight. West tobacco supplies accounted for 65 hogsheads and 1009 bags of cargo.
In Hartford on October 13 David Kently alias James Wilson was hanged after attempting suicide earlier that morning by wire. He addressed the crowd with a brief speech before the execution, expressing his wish to escape the scaffold’s ignominy and justifying his killing of the warden. He remained steady on the scaffold and refused to flinch as the rope was set.
Police hunt for the killer of Major Catto and General Waxner after a parade order disruption. The respected Ayighi citizen known for piety and patriotism is described posthumously as a gentle, charitable man. The body will lie in state at the city armory on Monday.
The ringleader of a gang that attempted to derail a passenger train near Milwaukee has been arrested. The group, part of the Chicago plundering party fleeing Pinkerton orders, planned raids toward Racine and Milwaukee but were halted by railroad authorities who refused to let them advance north.
The Board of School Commissioners met in special session led by President Rider with members Morris Bingham Carey Elliott Noda Reutier Vonnegut and Yobs. Minutes of the previous meeting were approved and the Eighth Ward school house matter was addressed following a communication from Mr.
Chicago women led by Miss O J Farrell and Mrs Julia Otis host a charity fair at Meronic Hall to aid the destitute. Exhibits include home ornaments and flowers with dinners and suppers set for today. Auction to dispose of leftover goods and a strong turnout promise a handsome balance for recipients.
The article reviews theatre receipts near one hundred dollars with a slim audience, praising acts by Robson, the Parents and Guardians, Gamille, Very Odd, and Jones Baby. Next, a Grand Sacred Concert for the Relief Fund is announced with Leake and Dickson offering the Academy, Vog orchestra, and notable performers. A New York style program features Emma Whitin and Nellie Taylor with nightly performances by Fred Shaw and others.
Local notice calls for a Y M C A gathering this Saturday at seven thirty to organize winter labor for the cause of Christ and humanity. Women and men are urged to attend and contribute time to the effort.
The Cincinnati Enquirer notes Ohio has generally favored Republicans since 1853 with large majorities. It cites campaign efforts, patronage, and subsidies as factors, laments Democratic weakness, and urges continued labor toward a sober second thought after a disappointing gubernatorial outcome.
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