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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1888
Page
1
In a state of terror, an Ohio town faces a race war after black students were barred from white schools, triggering grand jury indictments of eleven for riot and four for assault. Guards post at doors as whites threaten witness penalties and vow further action if their women join the fight.
The driver of street car No. 44 on Alabama street amused passengers by pulling a cord that rang a bell and displayed the next street name and corner number in a rear register. At Market street boarding, the bell announced the upcoming stop with a jingle and visible street notification.
The passage describes a tester device on streetcars that signals the next street and customer number. Passengers react with surprise then comfort as they realize they can relax without watching the route. Manager Shafer calls the trial promising but stresses avoiding overpromising.
Springfield Mo December 3 reports focus on the disappearance of Benjamin R Wingo a St Louis San Francisco employee. The case mirrors four prior vanishings in 18 months suggesting a possible robbers and murderers gang with victims who bore cash and showed no flight motive, police intensify search for tangible leads.
Dec. 3 report from Perrspurc notes two aldermen and two constables facing terms or fines for illegal fees. Alderman O Brien fined 400 dollars and sentenced to 214 years. Ayers fined 750 dollars and one year in jail. Constable Metzger fined 500 dollars and two years workhouse. Shaeffer fined 500 dollars and nine months in workhouse. White Caps offender Adam Berkes sent to a dime museum. Indiana weather fair and warmer. Real estate transfers list multiple lots and values around 3,001 to 15,225 dollars across several parcels and buyers.
A city court scene centers on William Yocum a 16 year old rag picker who stole a handcart and, after pleading poverty and despair, is discharged with a $3.50 cash fund from the mayor and spectators. The mayor urged the youth to reform while other defendants face burglary grand jury calls and alcohol related penalties.
Lizzie Lewis a Bos ton Conservatory graduate and Claibourne County native tried to frighten her parents into letting Waters visit. She fired a pistol wound within, believing she would not survive. She and Waters were married, and her condition is fatal within days.
Nathan Barber of Stratford dies after eviction from riverlands as his wife left him. A justice court and constable recovered stock to cover eviction costs, leading to a legal contest over a horse seized by a riverland firm and ongoing court action to prevent further loss of property.
A Meek street resident near Pine reports many neighbors subscribed for gas from the Trust company but cannot obtain service. He states the Trust ran its main as far east as Priest but no farther and alleges officers offered no satisfaction when he visited the office Saturday evening.
City civil engineer informs gas companies the option to suspend the natural gas ordinance clause delaying mains laying until March requires written requests. All companies replied they did not want the privilege. Also advertising Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup claims to ease teething pain and cramps, 25 cents a bottle.
Toronto reports a social clash over Mrs Langtry being invited to the St Andrews Society ball in the horticultural gardens pavilion. The viceroy and entourage attended after a late whisper of her invitation sparked indignation among upper circles and a committee member’s promise to introduce her. Mrs Langtry declined the invitation and left for her train.
The light committee failed to hear objections after inviting residents to the city clerk's office. Ex Mayor Caven of the electric light company denounced a published accusation as spiteful and stated only minor tree trimming would occur. The committee reported no reason to halt the Meridian street lighting plan.
The Brown County White Caps met at Benton school house near Mount Crab and did not raid as expected. They postponed action for a couple of weeks amid citizens preparing to give regulators a warm reception. Spies among locals gauge public opinion, cooling the raiders' ardor.
Miss Boletta K. Hage long time head Clerk in the revenue collector's office in Harrisburg has become a defaulter for 6590 and disappeared. She sent a letter from Philadelphia claiming she fled to escape trouble and admitted taking 1500 of government money. Bondsmen later covered the amount and the defalcation, said to have persisted a year, causes a sensation.
In Boone county the criminal court delayed all day awaiting Louis Tansell’s attorney for an attempted murder case. When neither defendant nor counsel appeared on Saturday, the judge allowed default of bond. A bench warrant was issued for Tansell with bail set at 2000 dollars. a second bond of 1000 dollars was held with Leland Tansgell as surety.
Washington dispatch reports Palmer in town with Senator Palmer and Michigan Congressman Harr for a Saturday visit to Gen Harrison described as a friendly call. Palmer eyes cabinet posts as John J. Enright of Michigan is named assistant Indian commissioner in Washington. Cincinnati reports M J Myer & Co a tailor trimming dealer failed for twenty thousand sixty dollars with assets around sixteen thousand.
Washington dispatch reports the president's congressional address urging tariff revision, condemning corporate power, and warning of wealth-class dominance. He cites pension, land, and prison needs, calls for better Indian governance, post office building, and foreign trade reciprocity, plus fiscal data on revenues, expenditures, and surpluses.
Alfred Ayres, a prominent Dunoff resident, was ridden on a rail by a village mob for scandalous relations with Mrs Robson, the wife of a Carbondale man. The assailants warned him to leave within 24 hours while Mrs Robson was spared and has since left town.
Will Schreiber, teller at First National Bank of Columbus, disappeared after entering the vault near closing time on Wednesday. Authorities believe he fled to Canada with about $8,500 missing Friday and expect a total shortage near $65,600. He had been living extravagantly and supported a Chicago partner, Fannie Jones, for seven months. The bank’s Saturday business proceeded amid a run.
In Robertsdale, Pa. fifty miners at Rock Hill coal mine were trapped by a flood after entering the mine. Water surged to five feet and swept through forty acres as the tide burst a dam. After ten hours rescuers redirected the current and freed the imprisoned workers. The mine suffered substantial losses.
In Wilkes county near the Broad river and Lincoln county line Mrs. Jane Bramlett was insulted by two Black men Tim Smith and John Coleman. Officers were shot at during arrest attempts. A mob of about 300 armed whites visited the area and the two suspects were killed by being thrown into the river with rocks. No bodies recovered. The incident sparked racial tension as Black residents armed themselves and whites appealed to Governor Gordon for protection.
In Boston on December 1 a note reports the piano quakers have left the K of L and the KK of Kk. The item mentions Landgraf's store offering a wide assortment of fabrics and clothing at very low prices near North Winds Street and Va. CoA building.
James Bruce, a 35 year old baker at 600 Virginia Ave, was struck with a hatchet and knife in his rear shop by George Hecker, a baker's union secretary and suspected madman. Mrs Bruce witnessed the assault and aided in subduing the attacker before he fled with both weapons. Bruce saved from worse injury. skull not fractured. Police pursue Hecker, with telegrams sent along rail lines.
W L Williams a star route agent is assassinated near Chattanooga and his mail bags stolen. Moses Stewart of Crawfordsville lies between life and death after poisoning himself when his wife left him. Geo Duckworth of North Salem is seriously wounded by a self inflicted gun discharge. A demented woman found in a cave near Boonville in a near naked state. Greensburg roiled by reports of high school students and families frequenting a low saloon and drinking, with girls admitted at the rear door.
The federal grand jury meets Tuesday. Adam Enrich becomes county commissioner succeeding W. Reveal. Porter republican club plans to attend the inauguration. Farmersburg coal company files articles of incorporation with capital stock of 7000 dollars. Judge Taylor Saturday divorced George and Maggie Randolph due to George running off. Douglas Whittaker sues Alderman Connett for 1000 dollars over voting issues. Joe Smith injured Monday morning by a fall from a scene at Charles Gardner's slaughterhouse. Grand Army hall on Monday night hosts a musical and literary entertainment. Elmer Gilliland, 22, injured Monday morning at South Alabama streets. ambulance taken home. $25.8 appears as a figure related to the incident. Alabama Street 90.
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