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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1888
Page
1
A fire at Whiting's three story paper mill in Neenah sparked a boiler blast that killed eighteen on the spot, with seven fatally injured and fifteen more seriously hurt. The disaster damaged multiple buildings and caused an estimated loss near 150000 dollars. most victims were Norwegian workers.
Nine people died and five were injured when the Black and Krebs canning factory at Still Pond Kent County was blown down by a cyclone Tuesday afternoon. About 100 workers, including Bohemians and Germans, were in the building. The storm also damaged barns crops and other structures across the county.
A chaotic Aug 24 in San Francisco reports thirteen confirmed dead in the steamboat collision between Ocean's and Chester. Proclamations and unrest surge as workers read a violent anti press manifesto tied to a dye worker named Wilhelm Gustav Dresthaler. Prosecutions loom over Gibney and an Ohio Pennsylvania street clash. Butterworth and Caldwell gain nominations in Cincinnati politics. floods ease on the B and O line. Italy praised in Congress. OsKaloosa excursion from the L B W route offered by George Butler.
Gen Harrison and party stay at Berdan cottage on Middle Bass Island. Visitors from Cleveland Toledo Sandusky and Detroit glimpse the presidential candidate who wears an overcoat and smiles at onlookers. Cleveland reporters may join Cedar Point excursion. Quay and GOP dignitaries set to arrive within a week.
In Cincinnati on August 24 a report states Prof J Clark Ridpath and attorney George Bailey departed after a conference with Miss Howell's relatives. They were said to head to Greencastle Indiana but tickets for Indianapolis were later noted. The purpose of Bailey's trip remains a mystery amid rumors of sensational developments within hours. Ridpath has no current affiliation with DePauw University.
The yellow fever outbreak in Jacksonville grows with nine new cases reported in the 24 hours ending Wednesday night. There are 381 cases under treatment and no deaths. A group of Sisters of Mercy from New York will arrive to serve as nurses.
Seven inmates including three girls and four men escaped the Wilmington Ohio jail on Wednesday night. A girl reportedly stole a key from a non family member as officers scramble to recapture them. Separately, in New Mexico a Tonto basin feud revival is noted with deputies and masked men involved in shootings and a lynching near the basin. A small fire started by a defective flue caused $160 in damage at Kember's grocery.
Henry Stewart is taken by police and committed to the insane hospital on Dr. Combs’s certification. President Malott announces the Union Depot clock will be painted black with gilded bands. The gas trust moves into its new quarters in the old state building at Tennessee and Market, first floor offices, cellar storage. Fires are lit daily as natural gas becomes common in homes.
A detailed Labor Day program in Indianapolis includes a parade for about 2,000 workers with nearly 50 floats. The fair association plans trotting and running races along with bicycle events and lawn tennis, while the Journal faces opposition over control of the movement.
The Marengo area is stirred by a White Cap attack as a masked mob battered and whipped Mrs Pierson and her granddaughter in their woodside cabin. An elderly father recalls the raid insisting the punishment was unjust and notes his 44th Indiana pensioned son in law. He and his wife, aged 82, barely survived the night while Attorney General Michner investigates these crimes.
In Indianapolis Hoosiers winSecond game in a doubleheader over Detroit 4to 2 with Burdick Buckley and Getzein starring for Indianapolis. Detailed scoring through the ninth shows key plays by McGeachy Hines and Ganzel for Detroit and Glasscock Denny and Twitchell for Indianapolis. Umpire Daniels called the game after 2 hours with 1,000 spectators in attendance.
Berlin reports detail a lengthy Bismarck Crispi meeting examining the European crisis and France frontier matters. Journalists note anxiety in Paris and Moscow as diplomats watch every move for the coming era.
In police court Lizzie Collie testified that Bruie Baty aged about 50 took her to two saloons gave beer and assaulted her in brush near the river. Howell and William Moore corroborated. Justice Smock set bail at 2000 dollars. failure to post bond sent Baty to jail.
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