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Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1888

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Irish Vote Shifts in New York amid Blaine talk

Split New York Irish voters may back Cleveland this year after earlier support for Blaine in 1854 with 33 090 Irish ballots. Edward J. Rowe, ex-Tammany leader, explains shifting loyalties and emphasis on national identity over party labels. Sherman repeats Alger charges and Hecker denies. Chinese immigrants favor Harrison alternatives. Gen Sam Cary asserts Pocahontas lineage in Ben Harrison ancestry claim.

New York Edward J. Rowe Tammany Hall Blaine Blaine Dynamiters Cleveland

Milwaukee Mayor Found With 1840 Harrison Badge Plates

In Milwaukee on June 23, it was reported that Mayor Ktors owns the sole engraving plates for Harrison campaign badges used in 1840. The plates, cut by Ross' father, feature Harrison beside a log cabin and slogans like Harrison and reform 1810 and Our country's hope.

Milwauked Wis Ktors Harrison Ross Tippecanoee Tyler

Loxpox Hails Cleveland Nomination as Benefit to English Workers

The Lloyd's weekly newspaper Loxpox praises the rehomination of Cleveland, asserting it would aid English workingmen if he is elected. The piece reflects labor movement hopes and cross national political alignment.

Loxpox Lloyd's Weekly England Cleveland

Betting on the Resrart in New York June 29

Bookmakers and brokers in New York trade heavy wagers on the presidential race. Bets at the Hoffman House include 5009 to 2509 on Cleveland over Harrison and even money that Cleveland wins New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut. Some talk of $10,000 against Harrison winning his home state, while many exchanges see promoter activity as market dullness grows.

New York Hoffman House Cleveland Harrison New York State New Jersey Connecticut Stock Exchange H. H. Combs St. Louis Canes

Court Vacations Mark End of June Term for Superior Courts

The June term of the superior courts closes with Judges Walker, Taylor and Howe taking vacations through September 4. The circuit court adjourns to the same date and will conduct a special six day session starting next Monday focusing on pro hate matters.

Superior Courts

Suit for millions claims Renault estate in Missouri and St Louis

The Ryne family of New Brunswick New Jersey sues to seize portions of Phillip Francis Renault estate. The holdings include 100000 acres in Missouri full blocks in St Louis and the site of Peoria Illinois. Attorneys call it the clearest case of its kind in the country.

New York John Ryne New Brunswick N. J Phillip Francis Renault Louis XV Missouri St. Louis Peoria Renault

Emperor William to visit czar on royal yacht Hohenzollern

Berwin June 23. Emperor William will travel to St. Petersburg on the royal yacht Hohenzollern to meet the czar. He is expected July 16 and will be accompanied by a fleet of eight ironclads. Bismarck will also accompany the voyage as part of the preparations and royal reception.

Two Girls Shot In Knoxville Porch Incident

A man near Marley, Tennessee, accidentally discharged a revolver while firing at night, wounding his two daughters on the porch. One daughter died and the other was fatally injured, authorities reported Friday night.

Knoxville Tenn Splij Marley

Through Rail Proposal From National Miller's Association

City millers received a letter from President C H Seybt of the National Miller's Association urging a through rail system. The letter was presented to the board of trade on Friday, and a committee including D A Richardson S F Robinson L H Biantor Gen R S Foster and M A Woollen was formed to study the matter and report at the Saturday open board meeting.

Ratz C. H. Seybt National Miller’s Association Europe Board of Trade D. A. Richardson S. F. Robinson L. H. Biantor Gen. R. S. Foster M. A

University Park Gardens Begin Florists Plan

University Park starts an improvement promised long ago with a joint cost arrangement between the Florists' association and the city. Twelve large flower pads of varied shapes will feature hardy plants now in bloom and cared for by the city, enhancing the area’s beauty. Richard Johnson displayed a badge from 1810 worn by his grandfather, a silk banner bearing Harrison’s image and the inscription honoring Major General William Henry Harrison.

University Park Matey Pastine Florists’ Association Vily Richard Johnson State House Harrison William Henry Harrison Tippecanas Fort Meigs Thames

Murdurer Aldridge Supposedly Safe From Capture

Police believe Aldridge is too far away to be reached and no reward has been offered. The general view is that if he surrenders he would be discharged in self defense.

Murgerer Aldridge

Salt Lake City Adverts Promote Immigration Efforts

W H Sells of Salt Lake City, representing the local chamber, distributes vividly illustrated books detailing the city’s advantages and industries to promote immigration. A separate item notes Oscar New York, an agent of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, under arrest for alleged blackmail of a saloonkeeper Thos O Connor in the same city.

Salt Lake City W. H. Sells Chamber of Commerce Oscar New York Dupe Wirams Society For the Prevention of Cruelty To Animals Thos, O'Connor

Yale Harvard Race Scratched by Rain in New London

Weather dampens plans as morning rain yields to clearing skies by 1 PM. Light wind six miles per hour and poor prospects for the Yale Harvard race in New London.

Nine senators miss chaplain prayer in opening session

The Hational Legislature at Wasu Incron opened with the chaplain's prayer rushed past as nine senators were late to hear it. The session began with the appropriation bill on the floor for discussion.

Hational Wasu Incron

Conductors Discharged from F & St L Railway

Five or six conductors on the F. and St. L. railway have recently received letters stating their services are no longer needed. No reasons are given.

Defaulting Bank Clerk Captured in Cuzcaco

June 23 report from Cuzcaco states J E Bradley, the Urton National Bank defending clerk, has been captured and returned to the city He says he prefers imprisonment to exile and faces charges related to the case

Cuzcaco E. P. Bradley Urton National Bank

Four Year Old Wholberg Daughter Reported Abducted

New York on June 29 reports say Pierre August Wholberg’s four year old daughter vanished Wednesday morning. The child was described as wonderfully pretty and authorities suspect abduction seeking ransom or other motive.

New York Pierre August Wholberg

Marlborough and Mrs Louis Hamersley Wed by Mayor

New York report notes the marriage of Marlborough and Mrs Louis Hamersley took place Friday with the mayor performing the ceremony. The brief item records the nuptials in a city hall style notice.

New York Marlborough Louis Hamersley

French government buys new Maxim repeating gun

Paris June 29 The government has purchased the new Maxim repeating gun capable of firing 60 shots per minute.

Paris

Buried by Charity in Death of Emory Storrs

Chicago June 21 Spl When famed attorney Emory Storrs died he was buried by charity but his widow later revealed a $10,000 life policy and $40,090 in profitable street railroad stock. The disclosure shocks Chicago as donors defend the funeral fund amid questions of alleged poverty.

Chicago Emory Storrs Storrs

Italians Seek Back Wages From Gas Project Director

Dago workers claim two week pay period was unmet and 35 men assign wages totaling 125 dollars to Lemon Reinhold who will sue. He aims to attach Gibney’s property and garnish labor money from the gas trust. Reinhold questions the validity of alien labor contracts under 1885 statute.

Contes Dtor Gibney Trust Lemon Reinhold Gas Trust

Transatlantic Vessel Rosendale Arrives in Harbor

The propeller Rosendale, sailing from Sunderland Hygland, reached this port Friday morning as the first transatlantic vessel to arrive here. She will operate between Chicago and Toronto.

Si Wryanms-AtUlanGe Stenwmmer VO Esers HO Crtcaco Dune Rosendale Sunderland Hygland Chicago Toronto

Panville Club Reunion Draws 6000 to 8000 at Danville

Tippecanoe club members attended the Fremont club reunion in Danville to hear speeches by P. Kennedy of Crawfordsville and John W. Rey of the city. A large crowd gathered in the courthouse and yard for dinner and further remarks by John Coburn Levi Ritter J A Bridgeland and others. Gen Fremont could not attend and Gen Harrison sent regrets by telegraph explaining the change in plans.

Panvilles Tippecanoe Club Fremont Club Danville Hon. P. & Kennedy Crawfordsville John W. Rey Court House John Coburn Levi Ritter J. A. Bridgeland Fremont Harrison

Cincinnati man loses limbs in railroad accident

Fletcher McLain of Cincinnati, once near Indianapolis, leaped from a slowing train at a crossing and was run over, losing both legs above the knees. Taken to St Vincents hospital in Kregelo’s ambulance, doctors said he could not live. He was 42, married. Rohyvman Find for Wife Anse. Edward Bohrman, arrested for assaulting his wife near the Test tracks, was fined five dollars and costs. Mrs Bohrman received a black eye during a quarrel over the first affair.

Fletcher McLain Cincinnati Indianapolis St. Vincen’s Hospital Kregelo Rohyvman Anse Edward Bohrman Charles Dougherty

Alleged Fast Driving After Harrison Nomination

On Monday W Allison Sweeney Charles Lanier and two other men named Veach and Brown fueled a carriage outing to celebrate Har rison's nomination. The event involved John Fennels two-horse carriage and Lanier has been arrested in Justice Johnsons court for cruelty to animals.

W. Allison Sweeney Charles Lanier Veach Brown Harrison John Fennel Lanier Justice Johnson

Toy pistol accident mars Independence celebration

A young son of George Lowry sustained a serious flesh wound to his left leg when a loaded toy pistol exploded after a knife dropped onto the cartridge during Thursday night festivities marking Independence Day.

tVovk George Lowry

Opening of U.S. Exhibit Marked by Banquet

John Rus sell the American commissioner led a grand banquet to celebrate the opening of the U S section of the exposition in Brussels on Thursday evening A toast to King William was among the features reported.

Billy Brussels John Russell U.S King William

Cholera Untantum Toll In This Week

In Washington on June 29 Col. Mike Sheridan threatens to whip any newspaper man he catches about if the general is removed to the sea shore. There were 54 deaths and 43 births this week with 17 cholera infantum deaths. 35 who died were under ten years old.

Sherman Alger Washington John Sherman Drigecrr Col FF. J. Hecker Chicaro Foraker South Mike Mike Sheridan

Raid on the ld Masters Sparks Tariff Bill Debate

On Friday June 29 the house discussed the tariff bill and removed oil and waiter paintings from the free list amid a raid on the LD Masters in Washington.

Washineton

Harrison Campaign Hums with Early City Visits

The article outlines bustling activity around Gen. Harrison as supporters plan campaigns and visits from New York to Indiana. Prominent figures like Eliot F. Shepard discuss nomination viability. Col. Conger predicts strong labor votes and New York support, with emphasis on a pro American labor platform and the broader battle against Democratic protectionist policy. Evansville report notes Gresham faction backing Harrison after ratification events.

Col. Conger Col. A. L. Conger Republican National Committee Chios Gen. Harrison New York State Chicago Ohio Harrison Sherman New York Indiana Conger National Committee

Floating Crow in Evansville Bulletin on Republican ticket

The Evansville Bulletin rejects the Chicago convention decree and later, under the heading Principles Must Prevail, features a list of Republican national ticket candidates. The piece notes the paper’s stance and signals debate over the party's platform and candidates.

Evansville Chicago

Tennessee Republican envoy backs Harrison nomination

A Voice from Tennessee: Capt. John C. Daugherty arrives Friday and reports Tennessee Republicans warmly accept Harrison and Morton. He favored Blaine initially but now believes Harrison offers the best chance. Daugherty will return to Tennessee, then come back Tuesday night to meet the committee. Harrison will be informed of his nomination Wednesday at Estes House.

Tennessee John C. Daugherty Republican Notification Committee Harrison Morton Blaine Daugherty Gen Kon Wedresidey Estes House

Florida man sues Sun newspaper for libel damages

R. L. Scarlett of Florida filed a libel suit in U S court against The Sun of Indianapolis alleging publication of an article dated June 13 questioned his veracity. He seeks damages of 25000 dollars.

Ob. Scarlett R. L. Scarlett Florida U. S TH Sun Indianapolis Indiana United States Scarrett

Corner in Coffee and Market Rush

New York June 29 There is a complete corner in coffee and the price has advanced over eight cents. The bulls are credited with cornering all spot coffee. When brokers holding June coffee to deliver sought to buy they found it all held by two firms. Coffee opened at 12 1 2 cents and rose rapidly amid great excitement with no failures reported yet.

New York

White Pasha reported in Bahr El Ghazel region

British foreign office reports from its agents in the Soudan confirm the arrival in Bahr El Ghazel of a white Pasha. All experts conclude the figure is Stanley referenced by local accounts and internal dispatches.

British Foreign Office Bales Loxpon Dene 2 Spi British Foreign Offfice Soudan Bahr el Ghazel AII Stanley

Elevator Collapse Kills Three in New York Building

An elevator at 24 Chambers street broke and fell Thursday evening injuring several passengers. Three men were fatally injured and died within minutes as a result of the accident.

New York Chambers-at

Rachel Sherman Sees Uncles Route Blocked in Chicago Nomination

Rachel Sherman daughter of Tecumseh Sherman returns from Chicago and laments Uncle John Sherman losing the Republican nomination. Cora Hecks is arrested on a theft charge after Rod Erick Blackburn accuses her of stealing a silver watch. police court testimony hints at a setup. The board of trade names a committee to plan July Fourth activities with citizens at the Desicon house.

Uneiee Fenn Chicarze New York Rachel Sherman Tecumseh Sherman Chicago John Cora Hecks Roderick Blackburn Board of Trade W. H. Cooper Chas. Ball C. q.Cutter Wu. F. Piel, Jr E. Y. Shattle Dezicon House

Weather Outlook With Warmer Temperatures Tonight

Northerly winds shift to variable and southerly as pleasant conditions persist. Prof. Hami 6 Gaviaed of Boston Massachusetts is set to speak tonight at the courthouse, in front of the building or in the criminal court room, on the subject Net Work Enough.

Irdiana Ilinois Hami Boston Mass

Bloodshed in Glen Haston Latter Day Saints War

Wheeling, June 29 A bloody church riot at Glen Haston among Latter Day Saints flares. A knife and club attack at Adam Ferris's house wounds six family members, including fatal injuries to Tom Wait and Jasper Wait. Cartwrights blamed. arms raised for revenge as more bloodshed looms.

Wheeling W. Va Glen Haston Latter Day Saints Adam Ferris Tom Leroy Wait Jasper Wait Tom Chambers Harry Cartwright Cartwrights Wait Cortwrights

Merchant police patrol boxes placed at subscribers

The District messenger company installs patrol boxes at business premises for merchant policemen to report through a number registry. Each pass logs time and number to the company, which sends a list to merchants every morning. If reports are late, staff will be sent to check the delay.

Timbresing District Messenger Company

Tippecanoes club heads to Tremont reunion in Danville

About 80 Tippecanoes club members ride the noon train to Danville for the Tremont reunion. Gen. Fremont had promised to speak and Gen. John Coburn agreed to speak for Tippecanoe. Return is expected on the 5:20 train. Kenyat June 9. Dan Mont and ex Mayor Grace deny buying the Star.

Grove Danville Tippecanos Club Tremont Club Fremont John Coburn Tippecanoe Club

Supreme court to hold no session until July 11

Remains of Domingor, murdered Tuesday night, were shipped to Dar ville Indiana for burial Friday afternoon. Aldermen will hold a special meeting Monday night due to last Monday's adjournment after aville incident in Chicago. William Barryman, a stonemason, injured his right leg at the water works Friday, taken home in Flanner ambulance.

Supreme Court Domingor Darville Ind Alcermen Chicago William Barryman New York St

City Grain Market Report from Frimpay June 29

Inspectors report includes wheat corn hay receipts totaling four hundred twenty five bushels and three mills. Shipments list flour and grain, with bid quotes for wheat corn oats and rye varying by grade. Local wheat prices firmer while corn and oats show quiet, mixed prices for No 2 white and No 2 mixed.

Frimpay O. T Sic Este U.S Indianapolis

Thurman Accepts Vice Presidential Nomination in Local Notice

The report notes Thurman was notified and accepted the vice presidential nomination Thursday. Also mentioned are prices and futures for Wheat Corn Oats Pork Lard Short ribs across June July August and September in Curcaco and New York markets, plus a local ad for lawn chairs at William L Elder's.

Pelegraph Banlkets Curcaco Daly Bilic Daly Courcaco New York Thurman

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