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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1888

Page

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Harrison Rally Draws 1500 in Henry County Visit

Thousands from New Castle Knightstown and surrounding areas, with the New Castle R of P Cadiz and Honey Creek bands, gathered to greet Gen Harrison in University Park. Harrison praised protection and American production while Irish envoy Patrick Eagan predicted strong Republican support.

Henry County New Castle Panhandle Knightstown Harrison Martindale Grose Berry County Grant Peach Tree Creek Republican Party Central South America Liverpool America Patrick Eagan Cincinnati Blaine Echo the Sentinel London Times England New York Mr. Egan Chicago Nebraska

Murdered His Wife in Domestic Crime at Sangamon Street

Chicago report of Henry Heesh who quarreled with his wife at their 150 Sangamon Street home and fatally stabbed her, nearly severing her head. Heesh then wounded himself, hanged himself, dying at the scene as blood spattered floors and walls.

oChicago Henry Heesh Heesh

Outrage Sparks Flight From Indiana Mormon Preachers

Elder Manly and two female converts faced a brutal whipping by the White Caps in Perry and Crawford counties Indiana. Manly lies near death with an eye torn out, while the two elders plan to leave the state as vigilante violence spreads through the region. Portland jail inmates Williams and Cole plotted a jailbreak by removing masonry beneath their cell, but Sheriff Powers stopped their plan.

Ind Manly Tallon White Caps Indiana Chicago Crawford County Corbin Salt Lake City Utah Cans Kentucky Perry County Rome Portland O. R. Williams Jim Cole Joe McClellan Sheriff Powers

Indian Trouble At San Carlos Spurs Frontier Fear

Washington reports a band of Indians, likely Geronimo's group, troubling San Carlos California. Tucson dispatches note unrest and many Indians leaving the reservation for the mountains. Fears of a general outbreak push settlers to towns seeking protection as prospectors are reportedly killed by Indian scouts.

Washington War Department Geronimo San Carlos California Denver Tucson Cal

Hoosiers Triumph In Tight Detroit Contest

Indianapolis wins a close baseball game against Detroit with strong hitting from Denny and Healy. Key moments include Ganzel and Larouque scoring, Seery taking bases, and Denny suffering an injured finger later in the match. Final tallies show Detroit limited to a few runs while Indianapolis plates multiple runs across ten innings.

Detroit Healy Daily Battery Hoosiers Conway Ganzel Lynch Seery Larouque Denny White Hines Glasscock Rowe Hanlon Brouthers Brouthars Bassett Esterbrook McGeachy Tommy NcGeachy Mac Gampau Blank Twitchell Larougue Jeremiah Denny Campau Deacon Buckley Jerry Tor Detroit Mr. Healy Indianapolis

Brutal Death Inquiry at City Asylum

New York July 1 coroner Levy investigates a death at the city asylum for the insane. Julius Willis, recently confined, died suddenly with his body badly bruised and mutilated. Willis’s wife says he was killed by brutal keeper treatment and the coroner vows a full probe and prosecution if warranted.

New York Levy City Asylum For the Julius Willis iShe

Chicago workers' toil exposed in slavery report

Times reveals harsh conditions for working girls in Chicago, detailing exploitation and pressure. Dr. Robi Morris, a renowned mason and Poet laureate, has died in Louisville.

Chicago Robi. Morris Louisville

O Neill Marriage Sparks Row Over Delayed Affidavits

Washington July 31 The marriage of Congressman O Neill Missouri to Miss Robertson St Louis prompted a row as Mrs Ethel Moore of the city claimed she had been married to O Neill and that he was the father of her unborn child. The Woman's League denounced delays in her letters to the archbishop and pastor and urged action by the postmaster general. The couple were last heard at Niagara Falls and were due back by Wednesday.

Washington O'Neill Missouri St. Louis

Where's Aldridge Supt Travis Explains Police Efforts

Superintendent Travis told a Son reporter that police made every effort to catch Aldridge but did not issue notices to other cities due to lack of funds to cover return expenses. He notes county rewards are expected to cover extradition costs, highlighting the burden on poor suspects' families and the system.

Travis Kewarea Aldridge Cominger

Frequent Police Court Prisoner Finally Caught Napping

Jubilant police report a conviction in the police court on Tuesday morning. Officers Rafferty and Kellemyer arrested the notorious Al Kerr, Pat Sullivan, and Frank Morris at Bessie Ramesay's resort on Pearl Street under the ill fame law. Kerr, a repeat picker of pockets, finally faces penalties after multiple prior arrests. Each defendant received a $10 fine, costs, and a 10 day workhouse sentence. Tim Crowley, accused of tapping Hinkley’s saloon till of $1.05 in Shelby Street, waived examination. his case moves to the grand jury.

Rafferty Kellemyer al. Kerr Pat Sullivan Frank Morris Bessie Ramesay Kerr Justice Smock Tim Crowley Hinkley Shelby Sr

Man Dies of Sunstroke at Benton Street Scene

Michael Donahue, 35, died of sunstroke Tuesday afternoon at 4% Benton street after being found by Kregele's ambulance crew. He had worked at Brush Electric Light Works and leaves a widow residing on Delossst.

Michael Donahue Kregele Benton St Brush Electric Light Works Delossst

Three Drowned In Boat Upset At Halifax Harbor

A Halifax special reports a small boat upset in the harbor Monday night. One man and two boys drowned.

Halifax Bostox

Prohibition Meeting Forms State Young Men League

In a criminal court room gathering led by Capt Eli F Ritter a brass band melodeon and forty prohibitionists organized a state league for young men Temporary officers named were B F Watson president C L Jessup secretary and W W Nate treasurer The permanent committee may appoint these as officers and will seek an organizer to promote clubs in every county

Eli F. Ritter Criminal Court Room Prohibition League B. F. Watson Danville C. L. Jessup Friendswood W. W. Nate Argos

Mottt Missing as Wallet Felt Safe Debts None

Cincinnati July 31. Frank Mott head bookkeeper for Stone and Co coal dealers vanished after bidding his wife farewell leaving a note that if short his father would settle. He had thousands in a building association and no debts. Police probe a sensational find at 157 Court St eight empty bombs in Al Herbstreit’s former saloon. Herbstreit an anarchist sympathizer is noted. The president and fishing party have returned home.

Cincinnati Court St al. Herbstreit Herbstreit

Town Topics and Local Legal News in City Ward

Gov Gray to address Sixth ward Democrats at Quinns blacksmith shop on Fort Wayne avenue Thursday. W L McChesney's will admitted to probate. estate left to sister Mrs Emily D Snyder with David E Snyder executor. Stephen Perry arrested on grand larceny warrant for cattle theft south of the city. Luella Moore charged with robbing Ephram Palmer of 30 dollars. grand jury heard case with no indictment. Justice Smock continues case for Friday. An officer involved notes the girl’s prosecution may be for reasons beyond justice.

Gov. Gray Sixth Ward Quinn Fort Wayne Ave W. L. McChesney Emily D. Snyder David E. Snyder Stephen Perry Luella Moore Ephram Palmer Osage St Smock Grand

Fine Hivery Ad Promises First-Class Livery in Town

Advertising notice from Patersons at Court Street offers first class livery services. Contact C E Paterson by telephone 527 for pricing and service details.

Paterson’s Court St

Republicans press Porter's governor bid with some backing

Republicans push Porter to run for governor while efforts seek a truce to withdraw rivals. Robertson vows not to yield, potentially blocking a united front. Supporters frame the move as an issue of honor versus policy as talks continue among workers.

Porter Robertson

Huston Declines Governor Bid in State Convention Talk

Chairman Huston of the state central committee said he never seriously contemplated running for governor. He emphasized the convention is near and left the matter to the committee's judgment, stating it is too late to mount a candidacy and he has no time for one. He intends only to do party work.

Mauston Huston State Central Committee

Gruelle Denies Labor Party Plot For State Offices

The Journal reports T M Gruelle alleging a union labor party plot to place John R Wilson as attorney general and Charles Munson as auditor. Gruelle calls it a base fabrication, noting he was 500 miles away during the party meeting and asserts Labor Signal is not the party organ, merely organized labor.

T. M. Gruelle John R. Wilson Charles Munson Union Labor Party Gruelle Labor Signal

The Alger Reception at Harrison Residence

Four or five hundred people called on Gen. Alger at Gen. Harrison’s residence at 3 o’clock Tuesday afternoon. The Michigan visitor was introduced by Mr. Harrison, listened to a brief address, and then shook hands before the crowd dispersed.

Alger Gen. Alger Gen. Harrison Michigan Mr. Harrison

Martinsville Horse Incident Leaves Man Critically Hurt

In Martinsville Doll Fuldur was knocked down by a horse driven by Burt Miller, suffering three broken ribs and a critical condition. Nearby Norton County report details a violent scene with injuries and a potential offender, while other items note a murder inquiry, a theft, a bridge accident, and a deadly church altercation.

Martinsville Fuldur Burt Miller Vincennes St. Francisville Mt. Carmell Princeton Lincoln Moran Alexander Orr Royal Oak Church James Myers Tyler Steffey Steffey Myers

Italian Reform Push In Castile Garden Inquiry

In Caicaco on July 31 the congressional probe into Castile Garden matters spurred the local Italian community. A meeting of Italian charities resolved to thoroughly investigate abuses. They will suppress organ-printers, monkey exhibitors, and the sending of children to begging venues.

Dagoes Caicaco Splj Castile

Scarce Costumes Darken Palmer House Motel Scare

Lightning struck the Palmer house flag staff Tuesday morning causing a bi scare. Guests poured into corridors waiting to dress while fears of injuries faded and the shock of missing costumes lingered. No one was hurt.

Chicago Palmer House

Fire cremated thirty horses at Mutual Benefit stables

Fire at the Mutual Benefit ice company stables on Thirteenth Street Tuesday morning cremated 30 horses and destroyed Buildize. New York July 31 report notes the disaster and loss of animals in the blaze.

New York Mutual Benefit Ice Company Thirteenth-st Buildize

Northwestern Canada governor lifts liquor import ban

Montreal July 31 Special The new governor of northwestern Canada has rescinded the order prohibiting the importation of liquor.

Montreal Jily Canada

Trusler Seeks Change In City Fire Chief Position

Councilman Trusler leads a move to depose Chief Webster as head of the fire department in the upcoming November election. He criticizes Webster as incompetent and favors Frank Daugherty for the role. Supporters say opposition stems from failure to depose democratic department members per fire committee wishes.

Trusler Webster Fire Committee Trusleer Frank Daugherty The 2'S Friends Zrusler

Zanesville council probes gas mains safety methods

Councilman A E Boone of Zanesville Ohio examines the city gas piping plan and notes Hoosier capital town hype, yet praises the lack of explosions during laying of mains. The visit backs the street commissioner and city civil engineer methods as safe, prompting a city committee to study them.

A. E. Boone Zanesville, C

Swine Experts Convene National Judging Convention

A four day national convention of swine expert judges opened in the exposition building on Wednesday. About 300 experts from across the country are expected. The goal is to teach scoring of hogs for desirable traits so they can judge at fairs and exhibitions. About 20 hogs will be critically examined as experts exchange ideas on points of excellence.

Disappearance of Prof E. S. Cobb at Rose Polytechnic

TERRE Haute Ind July 31 Spl The sudden departure of Prof E S Cobb superintendent of mechanical shops at Rose Polytechnic Institute is blamed on alleged criminal intimacy with a wife cousin His wife left him and Cobb vanished before leaving he placed his property to cover debts Millions Lost by fire in Cuba The steamer Villarude arrived from Port au Prince reporting 850 buildings destroyed with losses near 2000000 Grand hotel in receivership with liabilities 300000 Blaine invited to state campaign and furniture at William Elder’s store

Terre Haute Ind E. 5 Cobb Rose Polytechnic Institute Santeago DE CuBa Villarude Port-au-Prince

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Alger Ia Egan Patrick Fagan H. and Biuston Sen Hovey Chase Cumback Democracy Maj. Steele Maj Geo. W. Steele Marion SUN Major Mount Verney Jelloway Mills Conrad Coup Elsie Guthrie Daniel North Liberty Annings Boston Philadelphia Oneilis Hihel Moore Berly William Humbert Bid Lonbon Jaly Tib Hisneton Chief Webster San Francisco Wm. L. Elder
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