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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1889
Page
1
Vermont disaster near Middleburg Friday night claims fourteen lives and injures thirty seven. Conductor Hiram Blodgett and engineer William Embry die. An unknown passenger and Express Messenger report the toll rising as officials attempt to manage details.
An early report describes Mrs. Robert Ray Hamilton's bail release amid ongoing senatorial intrigue. The defense claims she tried to kill her husband after Mrs. Donnelly intervened, with Hamilton gaining influence over Jersey Republicans. Details include alleged separation terms, baby support, and questions about marriage status and a codicil copy found.
A. L. Mason files a voluminous complaint in Judge Walker's court seeking foreclosure of a $2,850,000 mortgage on the Boes Up Again railroad property. Benjamin A. Sands of New York and R. B. F. Pierce of this city are trustees for bondholders. The suit, against bondholders and other creditors, alleges April semi annual interest was due and unpaid, placing property in plaintiffs' possession. They seek foreclosure and a court order directing sale under mortgage terms, noting three months public notice had been given. No action yet. a receiver is not requested.
London August 30 Special John Burns leader of the dock strike issues a call for all laborers in London to strike Monday. It is believed they will do 80. Cuicago August 31 Special reports from many points in the west indicate Saturday was the hottest day of the year. Sharon Massachusetts August 81 Special H S Shephard treasurer of the Shephard and aaute lumber company failed for 100 dollars.
In the Prison Hospital London on August 30 Mrs May Brick was placed in the hospital of Woking prison. The note mentions Diamond gems Comstock's 28 E Wash and Royal Feast with Sunday dinners at Taggart's Union Station Dining Hall from 12 to 2. Special rates offered to city trade.
Marshal Dan M. Ransdell of the District of Columbia adds three local men to his capital staff with John R. Leonard as chief deputy Ed ward Ransdell and Albert Farley named deputies. A Leonard brother may join the post office. William P. Wallace is reappointed postal clerk on the Panhandle. A Democrat clerk is described as conveniently ill.
News from New York reports Richard K K Fox's cable says Jack Couper the South African champion fought Wolf Bendorf in Port Elizabeth for 27 rounds in an hour and 27 minutes. Couper won the match, the purse was 22500 dollars and gate receipts reached 45000 dollars.
Gegebic stage robber captured in Republic on Saturday morning. He confessed fully, identified as 22 year old known criminal Black Bart, with dime novel reading blamed for the crime.
Can Canadians growl as Ottawa’s queen prorogues parliament without mention of seal fisheries or seizures. The indignant crowd reacts to the omission in the speech signaling policy gaps and political friction over maritime resources.
Aug 31 dispatches report a settlement unlikely until London trades end. Sheriff Flack is believed to have resigned and cannot be located in New York. In LaPorte, Abner Cox died after jumping from a freight train Friday night.
Citxy Lik Ed Teckenbrook sends 50 cents for the Clay county miners. Warden Patten of the southern prison drew 3584.41 for August maintenance. Alvin Hovey named executive messenger succeeding Clarence Henning. Felix accused by Kittie Robbins of cruelty and divorce demand. Juster held on counterfeit charge with 200 bond. Police payroll August 5570, up 14 from extra officer at soldiers' monument. Wiley Dixon arrested for selling liquor without license. Lottie Adame to sing at Plymouth church Sept 6 with multiple artists. Secretary Johnson to attend California charity conference. aims to bring convention to Indianapolis. Probate Clerk Buskirk irritated by odor near pork-houses. General assembly failed to authorize fuel contracts. attorney general says executive council may empower custodian to contract with council approval.
Ohio State Fair timetable prompts sale of round trip tickets to Columbus Ohio good to return September 1106 at one fare. Inquiries at Union Station or 42 Jackson Place.
A Shamokin tale of Tom Nankeville an English migrant known as the Enoch Arden of mining regions who loved and lost, returning to find his wife remarried. He discovers his daughter resembles her mother, revisits the home, and departs after a quiet kiss. Intertwined are hints of Jon Appley and Bogart marriages, the Appley estate, and looming lawsuits by a Brooklyn deserted wife.
Katharine Schwarzwalder, a quiet German wife, sues for divorce after her husband Anton Schwarzwalder, a genuine count, is exposed as a bigamist who has lived in Belleville Illinois. He sought divorce, married another woman, and plans to return to Europe to reclaim title and fortune. The tale highlights betrayal, a $10 bribe, and a broken heart.
New York report explains James Appley now eighty plus, once married May Brown who he deserted for Maria Field. Maria bore three children, and the Field engagement involved Henry Cleveland. Maria's father, shocked by the elopement, killed himself. The millionaire faces further trouble as details unfold in court.
A dispute between trades unions and the Knights of Labor over Labor Day demonstrations and a planned picnic at the exposition grounds fuels tension. Leaders claim small K of L presence in the city, with debates on leadership, aims, and fundraising for Clay County miners.
The I D S case was dismissed Saturday morning on motion by Platt and Bowers for the complainant. Judge Gresham had set aside a receivership appointment by Judge Woods. Defense attorney Mason said other proceedings would be instituted but could not be discussed. The dismissal concerned a suit to foreclose in favor of the bondholders.
Reports from West Indianapolis describe Ewo Accidents, a molder at Indian apolis car works, severely injuring his foot while spilling molten iron. William Tuckson loses a finger from a punching machine. In a second incident two women assaulted tax collectors Davis and Tobin on S Alabama Street during a tax collection dispute, with inmates disarming the assailants and settling the matter.
New York Aug 31 reports that Postmaster General Wanamaker is negotiating with the Western Union Telegraph Company for a general rate reduction tied to the use of government stamps and the post office free delivery of such messages.
The second Indianapolis game drew about 700 in Cleveland where the Hoosiers beat the Buckeyes despite a 4 to 2 Cleveland victory. Rusie and Somers formed the Hoosier battery with help from O'Brien and Zimmer for Cleveland. The game featured rallying hits, baserunning miscues, and a ninth inning homer by Sutcliffe for Indianapolis, while Radford and Hines led Cleveland’s offense.
In a mixed day of results, Pittsburg tallies 8 runs on 11 hits with 4 errors while Chicago manages 2 runs on 5 hits and 3 errors. Galvin and Miller pitcher pairs face Hutchinson and Farrell. Later, Athletics beat Cincinnati 7 to 1, Louisville 4 to Baltimore 3, and Brooklyn wins 14 to 4 over Kansas City.
A Barneston report says a select citizens committee ordered Mr. Forsyth and Mrs. Kiler to leave Lincoln after local actions were deemed a scandal. They refused, were tarred and feathered, and warned to depart within 24 hours or face further action. Also notes Bell Telephone stockholders to vote on 2.5 million capital Sept 12 and Mrs. Terry’s trial set for Sept 12 in San Francisco.
A racing reporter from Bere reportedly resigned after surprising gains at Saratoga. He claimed a personal net worth of $25,000, having turned $10 bets into near $4,000 on Blyton and $6,000 on Honduras, with winnings funding purchases of speedy horses Irene and Ailde Brand for fall races.
Pittsburg Aug 31. At Carnegie's Homestead mill a ladle with ten tons of molten metal boiled over killing Andrew Kebbler and Nicholas Bowers and seriously burning seven others. Victims include William Faran, Joseph Dorkes and Isaac Lane who are expected to die. Four others are badly burned but expected to recover. Cause unknown.
Forest fires rage across the northwest with no rain in 90 days. Experts estimate daily losses at 100000. The Grand Theatre plans honeycomb of shows next week including Lily Clay's company and Hoyt's Brass Monkey. Ed J Connelly leads Soap Bubble and other acts in a week of laughter. Judge Irvin hands three year term to George McCutcheon for Virginia Avenue streetcar shooting. James Hilliard convicted for forging a note, sentence withheld. linked to previous restaurant assault and murder indictment.
Reports say Henry Villard has acquired 250000 shares of Northern Pacific stock within days and that Standard Oil backs the move. The aim is to place the Standard in a position to dictate terms to a proposed railroad trust intended to control about 160000 miles of U S railroads.
An elevator cable failed at Charity Hospital causing a car to drop from the third floor to the basement. Five nurses and the elevator boy were injured with Miss Wilkinson possibly fatally wounded. Local weather forecasts note fair, cooler conditions in Indiana.
The famous White-Scaller baby case advanced Saturday as the lineband initiated mandamus proceedings to force Judge Outcall to issue a decision.
Brazil Ind Aug 31 Spl Amount distributed to the 5 781 dependents Friday was 450 about 80 of which was in provisions Gilt edge mills Worthington sent 50 116 barrel sacks of flour
Special train leaves Indianapolis at 7 a.m. Tuesday September 10 to Dayton Soldiers’ Home with return on regular trains the next day. Proceeds benefit Indiana Soldiers’ Monument Fund via C. H. & D. rail road. Ticket price 2.50. View Captain Paul Boynton exhibition and visit the National Soldiers’ Home.
An odd political night centers on Ward 18 where Simeon Coy, newly returned from Michigan City, wins decisively in a speechful rally at Mozart hall, amid frank remarks and a crowd fed by generous portions. Other wards nominate a slate of candidates for council seats, with shifts and rivalries shaping the city’s party future as nominating meetings loom.
A personal crisis report details Charles Adamson, described as a hard drinker, who confronted Kate Denton’s guests then shot himself after drawing a 22 calibre pistol at the police station. Mrs. Brock attempted suicide by morphia, Charley Batas suffers sunstroke, and an unidentified tramp is badly injured after a train strike near Noblest high bridge.
The Colored Folks report Brightwood youths organize a cornet band at Mt. Zion Baptist Church after a factional split. Tensions rise as Rev Sprngas faction relocates to Blackford Street while Thomas Fortune of the New York Age and Edward Cooper of the Indianapolis Freeman face off in pointed rhetoric.
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