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Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 10, 1888

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Deadly feud erupts at Laurel church killing two and wounding four

In Laurel Fork Kentucky a faction feud between Mitch Rose and Fusons erupts during a Sunday service. Ewell Lawson and his son are killed. Tom Jim Ewing Fuson and John Paxton fatally wounded. Funeral slated Tuesday as residents fear further violence. The Enquirer notes long standing clashes and a mass melee with shots fired amid worship.

Knoxvinter Tenn Laurel Fork Meeting House Whiteley County Rose Fuson Ewell Lawson Tom Jim Ewing Fuson John Paxton the Enquirer Laurel Church Pine Mountain Mitch Rose Fusons Neers Howell Lawson Ewing Fa John Parton

Wind of People in City Court Case at California House

Theodore Michaels a deaf mute, intoxicated, attacked at the California House on S Tlinois st with a butcher knife after quarreling with the proprietor’s daughter. Depot officer Barlow captured him. case moved to Justice Alford Wednesday. Also Bert Lingenfelter and Mrs. King involved in an assault incident. mayor found Bert not guilty.

Theodore Michaels California House S. Tlinois St Cand Michaels Barlow Alford King Bert Lingenfelter Bert Denny

Naughty Giers Arrested in New York for Blackmail

In New York on July 10 two women, Josephine Barnard a French chambermaid and her younger sister a cook, employed by Joaquin Sanchez head of New York Life Insurance, were arrested for blackmail. They were fired after Sanchez’s daughter said they caused servant disturbances. The sisters demanded 8200 dollars for exposing alleged betrayal and the same amount to keep quiet.

New York Josephine Barnard Joaquin Sanchez New York Life Insurance Company Sanchez Barnards

Dwindling Estate Sparks Will Contests and Debts

New York July 10 Spl Nathaniel Moore's multi million estate, once shared by two wives, shrank to 300000 as a daughter and son of the unions battle the will. Contests add 85000 owed to the estate and lawyers claim 100000. Jay’s Hliness and Gould rumor storms stir talk of illness tricks. Christchurch Sunday school plans a large annual picnic tomorrow at River pas with train at 8 am on C H and D Ry.

New York Nathaniel Moore Jay Gould J. S. Lerry Christchurch Morow Ijte River

Shot Dead in a Duel over Woman’s Hand in Kentucky

In McKinney Kentucky on July 10 a fatal highway duel ended when Mat Ellis killed John Brown after Robards and Brown attacked Ellis, stripped his clothes, and demanded a ransom for the return of Ellis’s partner in love. Ellis had earlier defeated Brown for the woman both men pursued.

McKinney John Rabards John Brown Mat Ellis Ellis Robards Brown Liberty Els

Arrestees of Brotherhood Officials Stir Chicago Turmoil

Curiaco July 10. Detectives seize Hoge chairman of the Brotherhood grievance committee, charging conspiracy. Murphy and Hoge arrested at National hotel, tied to dynamite plot to blow Burlington engines. Mayor Denny rules on Lobrako fruit stand case, while a hunting accident in Indiana results in a death.

Curiaco Hoge Brotherhood Q. Road Pinkerton Chicago Murphy National Hotel Burlington Hoge and Murphy Strelt Gchnership

Wine Room Episode Involving Dr Cunningham's Step-Daughter

Alice Archer, 15, declared a nymphomaniac in a sensational report. She is described as a handsome blonde, with a depraved appetite and alleged immoral associations, and has been committed to the Tulane insane hospital for treatment amid recent sensational disclosures.

Alice Archer Cunningham Tulane Hospital Alice M. Archer Insane Hospital Pittsburg

Webster house manager ends life after business troubles

Fred Forsach, manager of the Webster house in McMourh, New Hampshire, ended his life Monday night by placing a shotgun in his mouth and pulling the trigger with his foot. The fatal act followed cited business troubles.

McMourHn N. H Fred Forsach Webster House

The Pope and Ireland in Paris Exhibit

An important work titled The Pope and Ireland will shortly appear in Paris with full nationalist support. It promises a complete exposition of nationalist views on the pope's relation to Ireland in political affairs.

Pope Ireland

Murderer Hanged in Private Execution

Edward Alonzo Deakens, who killed Mrs. Stone last August, was hanged at 10:27 Tuesday morning in a strictly private execution. The report notes the city resident was sentenced for the crime and carried out without public ceremony. A local advertisement mentions new bedroom sets at Wm. L. Elder's.

RocuEstrer Edward Alonzo Deakens Stone

The Trunk Fiend Pleads Governor for Brooks Life

The case of Brooks alias Maxwell who murdered C Arthur Preller over two years ago is before the governor. If not commuted to life imprisonment he faces hanging on Friday. Brooks' mother and sister attend pleading for his life. The Central Labor Union held a large meeting, reported healthy conditions with some carpenters unemployed, and elected officers for the coming year. The German carpenters' union announces a July 22 picnic at Schofield's mills. Gas and street trenches prompt city action. City Engineer orders gas firms to restore streets or face prosecution. The Gas Trust line not yet notified.

Washington Street Washington St Shearer Brooks Lovie Alis Maxwe C. Arthur Preller Central Labor Union Indianapolis Thomas Gruelle Catharine Kern John Bodenmiller Joseph Hopp M. G.farnham Paul Friese William Langstat John F. White William Ramp Broad Ripple Gas Trust Company Chicago Herald Indiana Herald T. M. Gruelle Lalor Signal L. P. McCormick Printers’ Union R. S. Robertson McCormick

Campaign Tactics Highlight Indiana Political Battle

The piece outlines a high-velocity Indiana campaign with visits by national figures, flexible rules on contributions, and a push by both parties to mobilize voters. It cites expected speakers like Allison, Ingalls, Thurman, Voorhees, and Morton, plus local moves from Michigan and other states as the race intensifies ahead of the November election.

Indiana Allison, Ingalls Gov. Alger John Sherman Levi P. Morton John C. New Michener Huston

City Grain Market Report from Indianapolis and Chicago

Tuesday July 10 market notes show inspector tallies for wheat corn oats and hay with total receipts and shipments across several commodities. Reports from Indianapolis list hog cattle and sheep movements. Chicago and New York quotes cover wheat corn oats and fats with futures bids and daily closing prices.

U. S Indianapolis Chicago Giles Dee Ogie Corin Biige Sant

Daring cockroach fight in a Chinese laundry

In a Chinese laundry a cockroach fight unfolds between Yun Hip and a rival Chinaman. The enormous bug from Yun Hip defeats his foe after a tense matchup. Spectators cheer as the victor is proclaimed, while Yun Hip remarks that English works better for expressing defeat.

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