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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1889
Page
1
Report from Charleston says eight Black inmates were dragged from Barnwell jail by a white mob and shot. Two prisoners faced murder charges, six faced serious cases. Whites formed a mob, entered the jail, and killed the men in a row. Black residents are arming themselves, fearing white vengeance. Authorities fear trouble.
The Democratic councilmen plan a Sunday caucus to name a comprehensive slate for all city offices, aiming to secure joint-session approval and defeat Republican bolt attempts. Key targets include city attorney with Beck and Bailey leading, street commissioner with Harold and Kennington possible, and Webster’s reinstatement amid mixed council support. Dr. George F. Ed en harter is seen as hospital superintendent candidate, while others keep plans veiled.
Real estate agents report a hopeful year with transfers showing investment and improvement rather than speculation. Magdalena Maus bought the Theola Yandes block and adjacent Hartford block on Market, with spring construction planned. Two major projects, the McCormick block on 8th Pennsylvania and Berkshire block on Meridian, progress amid a strong permit count and a shift toward interior city development.
Loxpox Dec 28 reports Charles Stuart Parnell has been named co respondent in the divorce suit brought by Capt. O'Shea against his wife for adultery. New York Dec 27 notes the abrupt cessation of the Maraban Rio de Janeiro cable service with undisclosed cause.
The Nadjy performance at Dayton drew mixed reviews with weak singing by Emma Hanley and lively but pun-laden humor from the supporting cast. Etelka, the ward of the emperor, is revealed as the queen of Hungary in a tangled romance alongside Rakoczy, while the nephew’s efforts to wed Nadjy complicate the plot as misunderstandings and clever escapes unfold.
Louis Lynn son of a notorious ex convict faces a Friday trial before Judge Irvin on an assault with intent to kill charge. Nellie Irvine, a resident of a reforming house, testified she identified Lynn as one of two men who attacked her during a robbery attempt that nearly cost her life. She described the crime in a crowded courtroom as she recalled the events from hospital to workhouse. Horace Wilder, former Ohio supreme court judge, is reported dead at Red Wing on December 29.
In a winter promotion urged for all men in the city to obtain new suits and overcoats. The Chicago Tailoring company at corner Delaware and Market streets promises stylish fits, wide selection, and reasonable prices.
The state teachers conference closed Saturday with humor as a fat pocketbook was found and returned after the president held it up. Lectures on supervision and the reading circle highlighted the day, with Prof Carhart and others debating corporal punishment and education themes. The gathering adjourned to meet here next year.
A Christmas day burial for Mrs. William North ended in repeated resuscitations as doctors revived her from trance-like deaths on three nights. Despite signs of life, she finally died after days of near-misses, causing widespread excitement among mourners and neighbors.
A derailed westbound train near White Sulphur Springs caused ten deaths and about twenty injuries. Officials report a broken axle caused the crash, with multiple cars overturned including mail, combined car 204, coach 382, and sleeper Hermosa. Injured include Conductor Schweichart and Section-master Myers. further details awaited.
Elinorang Kas December 28 Special two residents Widwards and wife who endured severe abuse by a "White Caps" mob last summer filed a $35,000 damages suit against D. B. Tillotson leader of the mob and 45 followers. They say they were beaten and hanged nearly to death, though the child they were accused of murdering was later found alive and unharmed.
Ben A. Jones, paymaster of the U S marine corps department, vanishes leaving a note claiming to have suicided. His bat is found near the river. authorities report a $2,500 shortage already uncovered in the accounts.
In Nastivitin on December 27 police report that Negroes who fought on the Lebanon pike Wednesday are arming, raising fears of a deadly confrontation. Wire from Rushville, December 24 notes a two story Norris house burned near town, loss about 2090 dollars, origin unknown. Cincinnati dispatch on December 27 says Mrs Jefferson Davis will delay choosing a resting place for her husband for a year due to competing Southern town claims.
The Chicago Herals observes Senator Allison as a diligent, steady worker who keeps regular hours and avoids overwork. He enjoys terrapin, prairie chicken, and the occasional indulgence, while his disciplined lifestyle contrasts with a taste for good cigars and high standards, as noted near Ryder's on Massachusetts Avenue.
A compact listing of evening and morning lectures at Mayflower Congregational Plymouth Congregational First Presbyterian and other churches. Topics include The veil at Bethlehem Our pilgrim fathers The London World’s Sunday school convention and work in America and Old year thoughts for the new with mentions of Rev Jivans Rev Whallon Dr Lucas Dr Haines Dr Chidlaw Mr G Brooks and Dr Cleveland Arcade overcoat sale noted.
Prosecutor Wright delays trials as Mayor Denny is off the bench due to injured parties. Sam BoKay to face assault for cutting John Ash. John Arnold to have preliminary exam Sunday. Mrs Arnold remains gravely injured with uncertain recovery. Robert Philpot facing attempted murder charge against Morris Villard. Chas Miller assault case continued. Henry Hartman unable to appear. Mrs Mary MackKaye’s wife beating case awaits further action.
R N Whiteford of Crawfordsville impressed at Loglish’s hotel, finishing with three wins in the championship class, including two over former champions, while J M Tomlinson of Alexandria posted the next best record. Owing to many sales, the national convention delegate was chosen by ballot. H C Brown of Anderson, a two year past champion, failed to beat other champions but logged lb games. If the original prize plan had held, Whiteford might have claimed the top honor.
An elderly Kokomo resident, Clarke, died after being left in a gas-filled bathroom by George Waykle, who forgot to turn off the gas. The day also notes a woman’s attempted suicide by morphine at Circle House, a fatal boiler blast at a Cincinnati factory, and assorted local legal and civic items including arrests, elections, and court actions.
The grippe or influenza outbreak cripples the town with multiple cases. Telegraph workers at Western Union and Postal offices, plus shoppers and Dr. Runnells, report illness. One man describes symptoms with humor while others, including Wilson, lie bedridden.
A 12 year old daughter of Lewis Warner of near Clay City identified Dalgarno as the man who assaulted and violated her on a school trip last October. The father, ready to take vengeance, was checked by prompt interference and overpowering force, stopping a possible act of summary revenge in the sheriff's parlor.
In Lexington Kentucky on December 28 1911 a general strike seems likely over the wholesale discharge of Brotherhood conductors and brakemen. Brotherhood general officers arrived in the city Saturday morning to address the dispute.
Curesao December 27 Patrick O Sullivan one Cronin convict breaking down rapidly He is very weak rests lies down most of the time Many think he can live but a few weeks Petty is Emsanme When Alvin Petty charged with burglary in police court Saturday Prosecutor Wright did not expect an insane man to be in the prisoner's box but such was the case Petty is a former inmate of the insane hospital and kleptomaniac from way back Monday night he broke into Tranbs grocery 12 Haughville which he admits but Mayor Denny continued the cage against him and urged recommittment to the insane hospital
New York dispatch reports many emigrants aboard overdue steamships after a great ocean storm. A list shows vessels from Spain to Jutland with delays ranging from one to twelve days. The Alabama is reported overdue but later arrived safely Saturday morning, easing distressed families.
In New York 15 large ocean steamers worth about 35 million dollars are overdue by 3 to 12 days. They carry over 8,600 passengers, sparking widespread worry about incapacitated or missing travelers amid reports from Paris of influenza deaths and local weather forecasts.
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