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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1888
Page
1
London reports a terrible railroad catastrophe near Hampton on Monday night. Early details say seven or eight people killed and about thirty wounded as a freight tram collided with a heavily loaded excursion train. Both trains were wrecked. relief dispatched to the scene.
A special session of the state federation of trades at Manverchor hall adjourned to 1 pm. Forty delegates were barred from participation based on credentials, all of whom were Republicans. Tensions rose as dissenters threatened a protest at room 44 Spencer house, signaling a major split and possible endorsement of Democratic candidates.
Signal service officer predicts probable tornadoes for Indiana on Wednesday. Plus a report from Springfield about railroad activity as General Sloan connects the Ohio, Indiana & Western line with Ohio Southern, stirring railroad circles.
New York Aug 7 Jake Kilraig will arrive Aug 23 aboard the Brain and Sullivan. Telegraphed from Nantucket Ed Stokes will oppose Kilraig for a stake ranging from five thousand to ten thousand dollars.
Numerous brief items include Kentucky drift toward Democrats and a presidential signing of pension bills while Paris strikes spread. Reports mention an Indian outbreak in San Carlos, Royalists opposing a Bonapartist, a Chicago Phoenix agent short half a million, and a Belgrade synod clash over Milan’s divorce. A shooting in Blanchester and a deadly gasoline explosion at ASICS headline local tragedy. A Dakota death from an accident and a wedding in Chaska conclude the day’s terse notices.
Sorrow settled on Nongoquitt as Gen. Sheridan died after months of illness. Funeral set for Saturday with pallbearers including Sherman and Endicott. remains to be moved to Washington. In Washington talks of a pension for Mrs Sheridan surface amid national mourning. Dr Pepper cites heart clot as immediate death cause.
Matilda Jackson sues George Mackus in superior court seeking $300 for wounded affections and a decree to set aside a deed. She alleges they agreed to marry last October and January deeded him a lot while he drew $800 to build on it, then he refused to marry her and threatened to sell the property.
The state board of health issued a circular to county superintendents directing strict school building care. It requires good repair, clean water, desks matched to ages, well drained grounds, gravel or board walks, proper ventilation, rear light on desks, unplated blackboards, and regular disinfection of outhouses at least twice monthly.
Chief engineer Shearer, Co Buckle, adjutant general Koontz and QM general Sheppard will travel to Evansville Wednesday to map the Indiana region encampment grounds. Railroads largely offer free transport for militia, with one fare for visitors.
The executive committee approved Mr. Lockhart’s offer of the fair grounds for athletic sports and will accept it. The movement is popular with strong support. about 409 dollars is already subscribed to prepare the grounds.
HiraMonD Aug 7 Spl 1 John 8 Wise says he will move to New York and his committee has turned over the home to Mahone who is again OSs.
A partially successful arson attempt aimed at hampton Virginia damaged several businesses and homes. Separately in Boston, Jack Havelin and Frank Murphy plan a September rematch for 2000 dollars and a large purse.
New York defeats Indianapolis 3 to 2 at the Polo Grounds in front of about 4,000 fans. Keefe and Ewing led New York with hits, while Shreve and Buckley starred for Indianapolis. Ward and Seery provided early scoring as rain threatened late. Umpire Kelly called play at 4 o clock.
Koontz issued several commissions in Indiana region. A special council session Tuesday night will address pending business. Twenty five applicants take the regular civil service examination at the federal building. County commissioners plan a bridge over the river near Millersville to aid fishermen crossing the stream.
A county board of education meeting held in Supt Flicks office decided to boost attendance and review the course of study. Township institutes will run on the same plan as last year as part of the agenda.
The article reports a heated Indiana gubernatorial convention scene with delegates added Tuesday, Porter and Robertson factions vying for the nomination, rising tensions, secret meetings, and hotel chaos as Porter campaigns intensify. It notes shifts in support among Steele Hovey and Cumback camps, with Mrs. Robertson aiding efforts and rumors of central committee pressure fueling the scramble.
Viag F and D advertises a Cincinnati trip with a round trip price of 3 dollars, valid until August 9. The offer mentions departure from the Pig Center area and lists a Kentucky Ave corner near Fillingis and Kentucky avenues as a pickup point. The notice appears typed with OCR errors and includes August dates and locations.
Conflict between Citizens Company and Dudley tracks escalates from a raid on rails to a hand to hand battle. Workers tear up ties while police intervene. Authorities deny legality challenges and urge legal action, predicting no further outbreak. The Madison area work proceeds without further incidents.
A Tuesday noon arrival of about 800 visitors from Tippecanoe County brought two bands and remnants of an old Harrison banner to University Park. Gen Harrison spoke on education and political intelligence, urging individuals to think for themselves and declaring willingness to answer any question affecting the Republican Party.
Marshal Cunningham received a telegram noting Burt White the murderer of William Ellsworth was recognized in Muncie with a nun named Charlie Sanford. James Hawkins of Benton County died after a horse crash when the horse fell on him, causing fatal injuries.
A Monday remark accuses a commission merchant of overstating melon carloads. He notes that 3000 melons at 40 to 49 pounds each would reach about 129,090 pounds, roughly four times a typical freight car capacity, highlighting a serious discrepancy in melon counts or weights.
A fragment from an OCR page notes Paxrois receiving a notable dust lot described as felking vur jeden Toe at Address C. Stisrater & Ero, TLP. aast. The entry lacks clear context but marks a transfer or acquisition tied to a local address and entities mentioned.
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