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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1888
Page
1
Train robbers attacked the Union Pacific express at Dana in heavy fog. Two bandits fired on crew and passengers wounding Brakeman Frank Tillman and Fireman Nash, while express messenger and postal clerk defended the car. Bandits fled on horses as pursuit began.
Loxpox reports from Aug 20 say strong belief Germany plans war to annihilate France. In Paris Gen Boulanger is elected deputy by a large majority after a fierce campaign deemed the most vindictive. Amiens theaters prepare troops for Sunday amid republican criticism.
Tun Sun reporter recalls a lively crowd at University Park where vendors hawk dollar buttons peaches and song sheets while Gen. Harrison and the Johnson and Bartholomew counties man mingle with a playful, bustling scene. Vendors shout prices and political jibes as the crowd watches a comic, crowded tableau of electioneering and daily life.
Mary Ringer and Lizzie McLane testified Petro faced Hoffman who killed him with a pistol. Sergeant Lowe arrested Hoffman after a daring pursuit leaping a six foot fence with only a mace. Hoffman confessed he planned to drown himself after the killing.
Jacksonville reports twenty two yellow fever cases under treatment and thirty eight total with six deaths though feared by residents. In nearby Tampa a baby died from yellow fever while Albany reports Dan Lyons murder case lawyers seeking clemency arguing 1837 law unconstitutional and awaiting Gov Bills decision.
A Small State reports Mayor Denny presiding over a morning court with fifteen cases, most of them drunks. The session included a paused decision in the malpractice case against Dr. McGinn for treating a sick horse when the mayor fell ill and adjourned proceedings.
General master-workman Powderly told the Castle Garden committee there are flaming posters in European cities praising America to lure foreigners here. He described rotten conditions in Eckert Pennsylvania mines where Hungarians are housed in filth and vermin infested beds. He also noted men along the Pennsylvania lines known only by brass neck checks. He urged all American citizens to speak English.
Hoosier manager Harry Spence came home Sunday night and spoke to a Sun reporter Monday. He blamed umpiring, defended the club’s fielding and hitting, and challenged Keefe to retaliate for hit batters. Spence denied players drink, noted rain cancellations, and called malaria claims baseless with records showing the opposite.
Ash Ball notes mention Esterbrook not returning with the club, Buckley leading in batting, Seery in steals, and Shreve Getzein possibly pitchers for the opening Detroit Indianapolis game. St Louis leads the association. Cincinnati has edge over Brooklyn for second. Weather permitting the two "hard luck" clubs may meet at Athletic Park Monday. Grand Avenues beat Grand Avenues at Woodruff ground 4 2 with Aussie Dunavan Haley Nutt batteries in a 4 2 victory before 4000 fans.
Coroner Wagner began evidence in the Fisher death inquiry on Monday. Mrs Gue tig, a housemate, witnessed the moment the fatal drug was taken and reported the man admitted taking 20 grains of opium. Creditors had taunted Fisher on Saturday over unpaid notes advertised for sale at low prices.
On a Sunday, police detained Mrs. Lindly and five girls on a train bound for the Northwest on suspicion of seeking a vile resort. By Monday morning it was proven they were a respectable book agents' party. The city faces a suit by outraged females. Furniture at Wm. L. Elder's.
Leavenworth Indiana reports brutal lashings by a White Cap gang against residents, including Henry Houghton and his wife Nancy. Victims fear countywide intimidation, starvation, and threats to move. The case shines light on ongoing vigilante violence and press complicity as authorities seek action.
District Assembly No. 105 of the K of L condemns the Indianapolis Journal and News for alleged unfairness toward Labor Day preparations. It urges manufacturers and labor groups to participate in a nonpolitical industrial parade, pledging support to grand marshal and committee work. Weather notes Indiana rain and near steady temperatures.
Gen Harrison alters trip plans to Toledo for Aug 20 events with a torchlight parade through the streets and brief addresses by Gov Foster and others. He then travels to Middle Bass island Wednesday for a conference with national committee members and possible acceptance letter release. Delegates from northern Ohio clubs gather Tuesday to consider a grand rally at Fort Meigs with about 3,060 delegates expected.
Reports say General Harrison plans a Monday night vacation to Middle Bass Island but details remain unclear. He refused exact timing and said he will inform newspapers when ready, while Republicans press for disclosure and newspapers publish speculative notes on the trip.
The NW Park theatre began its 1850 season with strong attendance despite rain. Renovations by Dickson and Talbott created a marble covered corridor and larger exits to speed egress. The Two Johns comedy company leads off the season as theater officials predict a prosperous run. Beath of James C. Yohn dies at 206 N Delaware St after a bilious attack, aged about the veteran merchant and ex paymaster with four living children. A New York report notes Republican campaign anxiety over unsigned postal cards claiming one dollar a day for workers, clarified by a second card quoting Harrison.
The health board advances the water investigation with significant testimony secured by Secretary Earp. A report is slated for the next council meeting two weeks from Monday night. Separately, New York debates protection versus free trade with Henry George and Bob Ingersoll among participants scheduled for September.
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