This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 23 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1888
Page
1
A merged dispatch details a deadly L&N railroad collision near Knoxville with multiple fatalities and many injuries. Separate report notes a family killed when a wagon ran away near Sun Fish church in Spring City Tennessee.
A Sunday dynamite explosion in Mt Pleasant C des 2 is blamed on Charles Glicks carelessness. The blast wrecked parts of the town. One man, Mike Clancy, is reported dead. Two others are feared dead. Glick is missing, believed killed in the explosion.
Rockport Indiana reports a deadly Saturday night brawl between Jim McKay and Joe Sherrell over a house fire feud. McKay died Monday morning from severe head injuries sustained in the fight. The feud traces back to a house burning connected to both men.
Henry G. Davis of West Virginia, brother-in-law of Steve Elkins, reached the Harrison household Sunday night and was driven there by McKee, son-in-law of the president elect. His long stay suggested the mission’s importance. Rumors linked him to political interests, while misidentified Chicago railway executive Samuel Allerton caused confusion with Senator Allison.
A crowd on Tennessee Street watched a trainer coax a large horse up a steep trestle onto the Park theater stage for The Ruling Passion. The animal, wary of the incline, slipped midway, fell after colliding with a post, and tumbled to its back on the pavement. The horse rose, glancing at the crowd as if to blame the spectators for the mishap.
Dr Harp of the health board endorsed Trae Sun's proposal to enlarge the police force with two additional sanitary inspectors. One would inspect meat and vegetables and serve milk inspection duties, while the other would inspect premises and vaults. The aim is to improve public physical health through stricter sanitary oversight.
Real estate transfer list with numerous parcels and buyers such as L L Robinson J V McKeran M C Cooper and J B Robertson. Values range from 400 to 30000 dollars with locations including Meridian Street Crane Sub Noble’s Walker and Dowmey’s Arsenal. Overall stated consideration totals about 44625 dollars across multiple parcels and owners.
A Monday morning procession of ten Sun newsboys trotted down Pennsylvania Street led by Monty Hamilton to celebrate November prize wins. The boys toured G L W Mack’s shoe store, posed at Marceau Power’s gallery, and shouted “Look at Peoria, de dude” as they showed off prizes including a suit, overcoat, fur cap, rubber overcoat, and leather boots. A rabid dog heralded the event, and the group capped the day with sales and photos before heading to the Union depot.
Wire whispers note the upcoming G A R encampment in Milwaukee on August 27. Mrs Meckie Rawson plans to perform in Banker's Wife on stage. A Chicago change caused a slight tar on lard, Armour clique seen briefly. At a New England society banquet mage criticized attempts to fit Protestant and Catholic sides into one conflict, expressing astonishment.
Gregory survived a reported fatal encounter with William Davis in Leavenworth, though badly wounded, with public sentiment shifting in his favor. The December dispatches note political ambitions, court actions, and civic news from Indiana and New York, including a gas company incorporation, teachers association preparations, and local court adjournments amid New Year holidays.
The Mississippi packet Kate Adams aboard near Commerce Mississippi on the Arkansas City Memphis run caught fire around 8 am. Panic broke out as 100 passengers rushed decks. the boat was beached, but many on the upper deck survived thanks to captain and officers. The stern capsized a boat, causing numerous drownings mainly among the colored crew and passengers. about 15 deck passengers missing. The vessel, valued at 75000 dollars and insured for 33750, later sank four miles downstream. Early reports claim about 20 lives lost, with many missing including four white passengers and several colored crew.
A Dec 22 report from SyRActsE details a shocking state at the city hospital where doctors and nurses allegedly drink and pick patients. An investigating board faced obstreperous staff, prompting talk of police involvement as printers at The Sun office staged a turkey chase through ink and cases after a rogue gobbler dropped in from the skylight. The turkey escaped capture but left a mess, while other items note efforts to curb street peddlers on Washington street and a city ordinance case against Henry Enger ay. Open times for the Battle of Atlanta during holiday week are listed.
Burglars broke into Booth and Co. oyster house through the back door, blew open a $500 safe and fled with a few dollars in postage stamps. Jay's saloon and residence were entered with minor gains. Smith's tailor shop was also hit. A bold footpad assaulted George Harkness at the corner of Mississippi and St Clair and robbed him of $101. Willis Speary was robbed near the police station and Mrs Schmidt had a hand satchel snatched. Holsan was knocked down after a money withdrawal. Police say tramps flooding the city are behind the thefts. one man Robert Arnold, leader of an organized gang, was arrested with two companions. Ed Oldendorf's saloon yielded $250 and a gold watch. Eighty-four police and 20 square miles patrolled the area.
Thirty six armed Negroes rode through Birmingham on Friday night traveling from Mississippi toward South Carolina. Some said they came from Wahalak, site of recent riots, fleeing because they fear for their lives if they stay. They denied involvement in the trouble, while claiming whites seek vengeance.
Nellie Morrell a Bradford Pa girl died in Cincinnati hospital from a criminal operation. She had come from Indianapolis with hopes of marriage to a man named Clark who deserted her. She hid at a house of ill fame and later sought the operation. The coroner probes the physician involved as investigators seek the man responsible.
Gen Harrison's only callers Saturday forenoon were T. B. Catron and W. L. Rynerson of New Mexico. They eluded interviewers until 2 pm and were described as wealthy visitors casually passing through Harrison with no mission. Platt's friends, Senators Erwin and Vedder, reportedly ended up in Indianapolis by misrouting train.
Perry Gilbert and Granville Cook fought at Michell on Saturday night and again later. Gilbert drew a revolver and fatally shot Cook in the heart. Earlier, a large barn owned by E. B. Amsden near Shelbyville burned Sunday morning, destroying four horses and two mules with an estimated loss of 4500 dollars.
Amusements include Sol Smith Russell in A Poor Relation at the Grand and Shadows of a Great City at English's, The Ruling Passion at the Park, plus various curiosities at the Eden Musee, all premiering in the first half of the week.
A new giant industry backed by the American cotton seal of trust is developing to replace existing packaging methods. It is called the fine leaf bagging enterprise and aims to transform the field with a modern sealing solution.
In LaPorte Indiana on December 24 Samuel Ball of this city has mysteriously disappeared. His young wife is nearly frantic over his absence and police are investigating rumors and potential leads as the town awaits news.
A city court Monday convicted a dozen individuals on liquor related charges as police strained to curb saloons with only four officers on duty. Among cases were minors sold liquor, threats, and fights at Clark's Court saloon. Several defendants faced fines, bonds, or confinement, while others received venue changes or remands.
In Frankfort Ban ner interview Judge Suit quotes ex-District Attorney Sellers who doubts Dudley wrote more than one letter and says action would depend on the recipient and purpose. A Sun reporter notes Suit may be right. A seven-member destitute family was held at the police station then sent to Franklin by Trustee Many after county-to-county relocation.
District attorney Leon Bailey said no report would be issued until the grand jury reconvenes. He indicated he could not reveal Dudley case plans. The remarks hint at political connections with the Democrat leaning Leon.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.