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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1888
Page
1
A fierce storm along the British and American coast wrecked or lost at least 100 small vessels and claimed no fewer than 20 lives. Telegraph lines were down as reports began to arrive, with search and rescue efforts unfolding along Cape Breton to Syhxuy.
A chaotic compilation of brief items from various U.S. papers covers a love tragedy, embezzlement charges, insanity rumors, political maneuvering, and local court actions. Notable mentions include Mamie Brown’s death after a rejected suitor’s wedding, former Harvard professor Timagenis charged with embezzlement, Fidelity Bank swindle linked insanity allegations, Senator Mitchell of Oregon urged for a cabinet post, and a veterinary surgeon sentenced to prison for malicious mischief.
The Tomlinson family feud in Perry Township, Marion County, flares anew as John Bridges sues Perry Tomlinson for 5000 dollars alleging injuries from an assault three years ago. Bridges had earlier faced charges after a deadly encounter in which he wounded John Burnett. Bridges' wife attacked him and he was fined for striking her with a hoe. Tomlinson was convicted of attempted murder and received a year in prison. Bridges sought redress via civil action, with Tomlinson open to a compromise.
Bruce Carr Gorn leads a hunting party in Tipton county with Ed Rodbinson Benny Read and L P Harlan as he plans for quail and rabbits. Government actions include December settlements by about 20 counties and Gov Gray visiting the northern hospital for the insane. Certificates listing presidential electors and their votes are issued to the secretary of the United States and to electors for delivery to the senate and district court.
San Francisco dispatches reveal continued outrages by whites against Alaska natives with graphic details deemed unprintable. A government teacher praises native girls' promise. a 14 year old girl in Gallean was given to a man and beaten. In Binmincham, the coroner’s jury convicts May Hawes of murder with two alleged accomplices. The Hawes verdict and reactions are noted as the city remains quiet.
Supt. Jones of the public schools says he did not know of an indignation meeting by colored people. He asserts there was no plan to make No 18 a white school. When a grade has too few pupils, colored or white, it is moved to another school. several such cases occurred at the end of last year.
Real estate transfers include J N Van Vorhis to S F Carrigen for lots 25 26 27 bik 3 S A Wetchers n 6 add for 4090 C T Robarts to J T Moore for lot 97 in McCartys 1st w side add 2600 J Tibball to E P Allen for multiple lots plus indels 59 W P Noble et al to H Bock for lot 236 in Nobies sub C1845 50 656 and 61 200 W Carter to C B H Bock for 226 in same 2926 P Spitzfadden to D Hall for lots 20 21 in his sub of blk 12 Holmes W end add and J S Hall to J C Jameson same 300 H J Milligan trustee to C Knuth lot 28 in sqr 13 A Pletcher Jrs new add 200 F Milligan to G Patsch lot 27 in same 200 J W Wright to B F David their interest in pt slowin elf and pts ei4nwi4 set 84 tpl bn of 2e 40 S E Mezner to S F David their interest In same 100 Conveyances 11 total 11466.
Levi Morton arrived with his wife and party on a special B&O train. Officials and local leaders greeted him on the platform and escorted him to Gen. Harrison’s home. A state house reception was planned, with tours and dinners as Morton and Harrison met, while crowds gathered and observers noted his composed demeanor and notable beard.
The Elks club staged a first rehearsal of their winstrel act with Handsome Joe Fanning as middle man and Prof Smestinoff supervising the orchestra. Tensions arose over actor placements and a supplier of clothing before the show moved toward a lighter, comic finish. Nearby, a town quarrel over a hog carcass led authorities to promise prosecution, while railroad agents planned a ticket agents meeting.
In Philadelphia on December 13 a striking hydrophobia case emerges as a boy bitten by a dot in October develops hydrophobia and convulsions after his mother treated the wounds. Separately J J Southern sues Brooks Oil Company for 1334 alleging wrongful discharge and 1000 damages, claiming owed salary and breach of contract.
Denver on December 18 reports Colorow’s band killing about fifty of their strong horses in memory of the chief who died midweek. Also noted are warnings to Mead Holmes to resign or face visit from White Caps. A New York train shipment valued at 420000 dollars for Tacoma, and a Paterson paymaster missing fifteen thousand dollars are mentioned in a stream of wire whispers.
A fragmentary column recounts Bill Nye and James Whitcomb Riley on a western tour, Nye’s jokes and a fatal bug present for laughs, plus satirical notes on humorists and a tale of a Virginia? Vanderbilt gag. Also included are brief local notices on James Manly’s assault conviction, a fire at Moris, and Indiana weather.
Boston December 18 Robt George son of Georgia ministers now prisoner charged with book thefts totaling about 1000 dollars He aimed to be an actor and moved to Boston last September to train at Monroe school of oratory He acted as usher at Hollis theatre and stole a wagonload of books from Archway book store along with a roommate’s mother gold watch found in his room.
Loxton Dec 13 special Prof Bryce argues in Why great men are not chose presi dents that Jefferson Adams Madison Grant Lincoln Polk Pierce show why leaders with memorable personalities are rare. He claims the revolutions past and present diminish the likelihood of famous men reaching the presidential chair.
Hastinas Neb December 12 King Nelson a 15 year old Afro American desperado who held seven officers at bay last August killing one was sentenced to life in the penitentiary He formerly lived in Indianapolis and was involved in a high profile case reflecting violent crime and juvenile delinquency across states.
Fire scorched the woodshed of J F Price at 407 North Delaware Street causing 850 dollars in damage on Wednesday afternoon. Frank Stearns seeks divorce from Lena Stearns citing drunkenness and improprieties. A criminal case sees Laura March’s trial moved for a new one while Walter Taylor and Chores Hardin receive 10 days in the workhouse and Sam Dewitt two years for petit larceny. Burglars steal from Baddenham’s grocery at Olive and Prospects. Indiana regiments plan for inauguration. Masons prepare an event on December 27. A forged check and perjury case involves Edward Smith arrested in Southern. Insane hospital car victims Maggie and Annie Grady sue for 5,000 each. Bruce addition property owners attend quiet-title suit meeting. Demurer in New v Hawkins to be argued. John G Klina sues Hanry Vordergatten estate for 1500 over years of boarding. Scarce, Tud Smith and Walkerdz cobs jailed two years each for stealing railroad iron. John Barry gets one year for coat theft. George Burns 60 days for cabbage sale and drunkenness. Harry Blue’s assault case against Leo Blume dismissed for witness absence. accompanying train-stone throwing charge also dismissed.
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