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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1888
Page
1
Crancr Virginia July 12 a luxury bound express on the Virginia Midland road plunged through a trestle over a ravine near the city. The wreck left cars piled in a gulley twenty feet below. five killed and numerous others seriously and fatally injured as relief trains move toward the scene.
CnicaGco July 12. It has been believed Stone’s position on the Burlington road rested on arrests of walleyed dynamiters. Reported late Wednesday night that directors asked him to resign. Morton, the general freight agent, denied it but business men doubt him. Stone refused to comment.
Springfield Missouri July 12 Gov Morehouse announced his decision to reprieve the condemned trunk murderer for 21 days. Brooks mother and sister pleaded for life but the governor refused a full commutation to life imprisonment. The condemned man faces execution after the respite.
The Pall Mall Gazette claims Empress Augusta is virtually under arrest and confined in Fredericks Kron police prison, triggering England wide excitement. In Washington New Hampshire snow reached a foot after a Wednesday night storm.
Town Topics reports a hundred dollar stable fire on Thursday at 456 E North St. Susanah Hurley seeks $5,000 from the O I W road. An engine accident prompts a 600 person excursion to a cyclorama visit. The C H D offers a $3 round trip to Cincinnati July 19 to 21 for the exposition. Mrs Payne Harris dies in Champaign. Grand jury indicts five men for grand larceny. The dolly warden repair costs about $600. Ancient Order of Hibernians Division No 1 elects officers led by President Page and officials including Moore Deery O'Brien Costello and others.
Gen Sheridan is stronger as the House plans to discuss labor matters next Wednesday evening. Howard Douglass, expo commissioner at Cincinnati, resigns, accusing the expo as a Republican machine. Bloody shirt used in Senate on pension business. Cleveland accused of attacking soldiers widows in vetoes. Every house contains furniture and old clothing that can be sold. The Son offers 10 word notices for 30 cents, or 3 days for a penny to attract customers.
In police court on Thursday William Dyer a colored man was fined $10 and costs for husband beating his wife after a disturbance near Illinois and Maryland streets. Moses Prentice a colored man was fined $5 and costs for striking Thomas Foley with a billiard cue following words at a West Washington saloon. The mayor reviewed cases of obstructing sidewalks with street clocks involving W J Eisele F M Herron and Bingham Walk. Eisele’s case dismissed after the sign was removed, Herron’s postponed due to counsel absence, and Bingham & Walk’s ruled insufficient to prove ownership though clock placement was shown. Mayor Denny will rule on the legal point later. The prosecution argued sidewalk unobstruction is essential though a clock may benefit some. defense claimed clocks are no worse than fountains and that city authorization complicates the case.
The German and English doctors clash intensely over the emperor's case drawing nationwide alarm. The empress Augusta deplores the heated dispute as papers amplify the tension amid the July 12 report.
Clara, daughter of J Kaling, vanished after a lively talk with a man on Goatisland near Buffalo. Fears mount of foul play as she, reputedly named A Great Senorine, is missing and presumed dead. The report blends two other notes on transit plans and a separate death case.
Wednesday blaze in Alpena Michigan spread fast, burning three blocks of homes and other structures. At least 1,500 people left homeless with property losses estimated at 300000 dollars. Injured include Italian laborer Guessepa Beda critically hurt by a falling pipe and Asa Eden with a broken leg from a collapsing wall. Mrs. L. McLain among the severely burned.
The Monongahela River hit its highest level Wednesday morning and danger is deemed past. Estimated losses from sinking boats and destroyed buildings total about 3 million dollars. Many families along the river in West Virginia fled for their lives as homes were swept away by the surge.
In Effingham Illinois Mrs Ada Kepley published the temperance paper Friend and Home and listed those seen drunk on the streets. One man says he was not drunk and had her arrested and fined. She vows to contest the case as it heats up.
The Chicago and Atlantic railroad began hauling live cattle from Chicago to New York at 51 cents per 100 pounds, a one cent cut. Other roads may match Chicago’s rate, but Indianapolis rates likely stay unchanged. New hat racks at Wm. L. Elder's.
Washington reports reveal Gen Sheridan was believed dead on June 7 with five minutes of apparent life in the bedside vigil. Dr O Reilly used galvanic battery and injections to revive him. Mrs Sheridan prayed as life returned and the physician declared the miracle occurred. Street Railway Rights and a separate release bid for Yseulte Dudley are also noted.
The report lists grain and hay receipts for the week with totals: flour 1,126 bbls, wheat 1,7580 bu, corn 7,200 bu, oats 18,900 bu, barley 630 bu, hay 2 cars. shipments of flour 1,126 bbls, wheat 1,800 bu, corn 4,900 bu, oats 19,200 bu, hay 4 cars. Bid prices on wheat and corn are shown with several grades and delivery dates. Hog receipts estimated at 2,600 head in Indianapolis with a steady market. cattle and sheep receipts noted with steady or variable figures.
Telegraph market notes from Curcaco and New York July 12 show opening bids and futures for Wheat Corn Oats and Pork. Prices quoted for July August September and December contracts with bid values and daily movements across wheat corn oats and short ribs.
A massive Harrison rally in Boone county drew an estimated 38,000 as delegations from Hamilton, North Manchester and Wabash met Gen. Harrison at the New Denison house. He praised the party, urged unity, and greeted crowds from hotel balconies amid cheers and handshakes. Separate Indiana Democratic fissures surfaced over Albert Ayres' removal, signaling party strain as Republicans watched from the sidelines.
London July 12. Bismarck says Milan Natalie dispute should end and urges the queen to send her son to Belegrade. She refuses, and her steadfast stance gains sympathy across factions.
Alice Mitchell, an inmate of a disreputable house on North Noble Street, attempted suicide by taking morphine on Wednesday afternoon. She was transported to the city dispensary and recovered under the care of Drs Page and Barnhilt.
A mass meeting of south side citizens will be held Thursday night at the corner of Virginia avenue and Cedar street in the interest of the Consumers' trust. John P. Frenzel A. E. Potts and others will address the meeting.
Lightning Thursday struck the Goy Brooks farm in Milford Massachusetts causing the loss of two large bars valued at 320000 dollars. The brief report notes the incident as highly expressive while referencing the Indianapolis Sun and Philadelphia Star as sources.
In Red River Wolfe County a young man Henry Pike shot Mira Hoskins and Everhard after finding them together. He then killed himself with the same revolver. All three are well regarded in the community, and the fatal tragedy caused widespread excitement.
In Indianapolis at Athletic Park on July 11 1 200 fans watched Hoosier battery Healy and Daily face New Yorks Ewing Keefe and Val entine officiating. Giants win 5 0 after a slugging start with Richardson homering and Ewing driving in runs. Hoosiers fail to score after fifth inning as both teams field errors and baserunning impact the contest. An unrelated note mentions a planned Indianapolis fishermen encampment on White River between Noblesville and Broad Ripple with families attending.
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