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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1888
Page
1
A gasoline stove leak caused a fire that engulfed Mrs Hann and her daughter Inez as the Hann family planned a picnic at 503 College Ave. John Hann and his son fought the blaze. Inez died at 2:15 PM, while Mrs Hann remained seriously burned but expected to recover.
Chicago police captured Rudolph Sebic a blacksmith on Wednesday morning for involvement in a dynamite plot He admitted selling 50 pounds of explosive to unknown parties likely Hronex and friends His gear included zinc infernal machines filled with dynamite and cat glass and his order totaled 7019 dollars
Konflicted by Bovert Hartpence. William Dann died at St. Vincent's hospital after being shot by Robert Hartpence during a talk on South Street. Hartpence remains jailed. charge likely murder. Also reports Sam Steel’s body found. bullet-hole suspected murder. Continuous hospital care for Dunn. Marsh Whitson's saloon fight case deferred.
In Wolfetown, six months after Pierre Kassiac wed Reme Lamontagne’s sister, Lamontagne returned drunk and assaulted Mrs Kassiac. He shot Kassiac in the head, then the wife used a razor to cut Kassiac’s throat, after which the couple set fire to the house and barn. Kassiac survived to tell the tale. Lamontagne fled and is missing. The wife is jailed to stand murder trial amid threats from enraged locals.
Twenty pupils at Haines normal school in AvueGusta Georgia were poisoned Tuesday after principal Lucy C Laney routinely dosed them with quinine each morning. A clerk named Wells, recently employed by Dr King, prepared the medicine and is discharged amid calls for prosecution as fourteen remain seriously ill.
Two Russians arrested in Rustchuk as police uncover documents detailing a wide plot to kill Prince Ferdinand and overturn the Bulgarian government to cede control to Russia. The discovery causes great national excitement.
Daniel J. Bayliff and George M. Gaylor will clash in a six round glove contest at Broad Ripple Wednesday evening. Also noted are local legal actions, stockholder suits being dismissed, and upcoming public events including a pony hippodrome, a balloon parachute descent, and a state fair prep visit by J. N. Davidson.
Greenfield reports a large saw mill owned by Sami and Penn, three miles north, burned Tuesday night. Loss estimated at 8000 with no insurance. The surrounding fire also damaged several stores and offices including the Republican office. total losses may reach 12500 with insured 3550. No cause found. Vincennes notes a father finding his runaway son with farmer John Alton near town. boy ran away over baker training. John Schaffer injured by bathing ashes, possibly crippled. Rev J A Brooks campaigned Tuesday in a big meeting, warning that bitterness may realign voters.
Mrs Mary Doran confessed Tuesday night that she killed husband Oscar Doran at the Farley house in ColumBus, Ind by pouring carbolic acid down his throat as he slept. She planned to disfigure him to stop his other relationships and claimed she did not intend to kill him, saying she loved him despite her actions. The coroner's inquest was underway with no new evidence.
About 1,500 fans watched Indianapolis and Chicago clash at Athletic Park, with Shreve and Buckley scoring for the Hoosiers and Krock and Flint for Chicago. Anson and Esterbrook contributed key moments as Seery stole and Hines doubled, while Bassett and MecGeachy added offensive support. The game featured several defensive miscues, two-base hits by Hines Seery Bassett, and tense late innings before Indianapolis held Chicago to a narrow 4 1 loss in a gripping exhibition.
A lively session opened as J Milton Turner chaired the first national negro democratic convention. Chaos followed as half the fifty members pressed for the floor while the press was briefly excluded. Wartime garbled exchanges gave way to the formation of permanent committees and a recess amid demonstrations by visiting clubs from Paris Vermillion Kansas Isabel and others.
Several thousand visitors from Sneker state have gathered in Edgar county to honor the nominee. Republicans largely deserted their homes to join the throng, with more attendees expected. The scene began around 11.
A Democratic leader at headquarters says the party began early work after a scare from Gray's defeat by Thurman. He notes polls show favorable state results and claims work is unusually finished, with Jowett planning a ten day trip for rest. Bruce Cary and Christy deny misquoted anti negro remarks, stressing Carr’s abolitionist roots and strong views on civil rights.
The Enior Sun laments morning trash and dust dumped on streets by erautharts and saloon and restaurant owners flooding sidewalks with filth. Ephor Sun praises the Trust gas company for favorable coverage in the city paper.
The Cologne Gazette reports the German government does not protest the socialist congress at the expo. Nobility plan a grand reception in honor of the emperor's return.
London reports that France and Belgium refuse to sign the sugar bounty protocol, while other powers proceed with attempts to modify the plan to suit the knickera. Parlor Conds ab Wn. L. Eller's.
Sr. Augustine Florida July 25 Reports from Plant City show a rapidly escalating yellow fever outbreak. The city is isolated with trains halted, food supplies dwindling, and residents fleeing to safer areas. A few doctors remain to treat the sick as fear and mortality rise across the surrounding region.
A New York broker notes rising support for Harrison after nominations while Cleveland backers rush to hedge. Wall Street firms shifted bets, with Harrison favored at six to five, and analysts warn against rushing bets before gauging popular sentiment. The piece critiques early betting as reckless and predicts shifting fortunes.
The Citizens company expanded work on South Meridian street Wednesday morning with more men. Rails on the Dudley line from Georgia to Meridian and Meridian to Maryland were partly claimed by Citizens men as they turned Meridian and Georgia streets. Dudley workers allege their posts were abandoned and Citizens rails seized. Shelbyville Sensations reports two arrests and local mishaps. In Shelbyville Wm Keal and his wife revived after vomiting fits the prior night. An employee at DeHenr & Co’s mill, named Drake, was cut seriously when a long saw under his arm struck a belt. Building Association statistics: Indiana state statistician Peelle received thirteen responses from secretaries on organization dates, capital stock, series issued, and finances. Secretaries statewide urged prompt data submission. Wentier for Indiana forecast warmer then local rain. Watches: railroad men seek Marcy’s watches at Crescent Street, Hamden, Vicherad & Constantin.
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