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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1888
Page
1
Pittsburg November 1. A flask in Zug & Co mill burst while handled, scattering molten metal on workers. One man burned to death, another fatally injured, several severely wounded. The scene described as horrific with flesh peeling from bones. Cause under investigation.
The Dudley letter sparked wide discussion with a general sense of forgery. Cards circulated in the city linked Eugene Higgins to Democratic success efforts, claimed to be Libby prison caterer and a former C A figure. Democratic headquarters deny Higgins' presence in the state since the campaign began.
New York reports Blaine Sr aided by Col Coppinger and Col Ingersoll seeks causes of Jimmie Jr. and his wife separation. Blaine telegraphed his wife and a family conference has begun at the Fifth Avenue hotel. Blaine insists an injustice has been done and vows to right it.
Charles Beck of 23 North New Jersey Avenue faced Mayor Denny in the police court on Thursday charged with wife whipping. Mrs. Beck testified of a Bruised eye after he demanded whisky money and struck her. Beck claimed morphine use affected his head. judge ordered $25 fine plus costs and 30 days in jail.
Betting continues at similar levels with about 8500 dollars in pools over the last day. New bets appear on the boards, including a replacement of a 100 dollar Harrison bet. Democrats and Republicans reportedly cue off different rooms for “blood.” Slavin and McKee remain in poor condition after Tuesday’s shooting. McFee remains critically ill. A correction notes the marshal of Knightstown was wounded, not killed. Jacksonville reports 29,000 new balletin cases and 304 deaths today, total cases 4155 and deaths 304.
Funeral from residence on Washington 8th east of city Saturday morning. Gua Cartes, son of Pokceman Clark, aged 3, residence on Avenue street.
In New York City on November 1, Republicans reinforced by Chicago contingents discussed large bets on the 1840s political outcomes. Bets included John Allen’s $2,000 to $1,800 on Cleveland and Thurman, James McCormick’s $5,600 to $4,000, and other seven-figure style wagers. No decisive bets were placed among exchange members, with odds drifting and cash staked on Cleveland against Harrison.
Fath River, Mass. reports a Eddy family farm in Kentucky yielded an old iron kettle containing Spanish coins valued at $25,000. The coins were buried by Amasa Eddy a pirate under Captain Kidd. His descendants tried digging for generations before James Holdy found the kettle on a farm once owned by Eddy. In Owensboro Kentucky Anderson Johnson unearthed a copper kettle with over $2,000 in coins.
A Republican husband Eugene Gramling and his Democrat wife live on Illinois street. A large window lithograph of Cleveland hangs in his house prompting shock and a locked door scene as the wife defiantly keeps him from seeing the image. Neighbors and relatives inquire about his absence from the go.
New York reports a brutal Thursday bout between Tom Flannagan and McCabe for an $800 purse and gate receipts. In the sixth round McCabe’s drunk attendant gave ammonia instead of whisky to McCabe’s man, leaving McCabe badly injured yet continuing to fight four more rounds before succumbing to injuries.
In the 1970s council history, Councilman Cal Darnell used a point of order tactic to derail a speech by Justus Adams over a North side street opening. Adams employed a grand term incongruity, Darnell asked for meaning, forcing a pause. The next day Adams admitted he could not define it, then Darnell's street opening proceeded.
In Columbus Center a sensational scene unfolded as Mrs Medaris whipped Dr W W Crook after objecting to her daughter Miss Drunhill dating him. The couple then rushed to Lenwood, obtained a marriage license, and wed at Rev Rudolph's home, promising marriage.
Cheyenne reports the fifth mysterious death in as many months in Carbon County. The body of ranchman John Groshart was found with a bullet wound in an isolated spot, possibly killed by mercenary hunters who had clashed with him over game. He had likely been dead a week. authorities will investigate.
The Sun promises to publish facts and figures on the Indiana campaign to readers for one cent. Aimed to raise doubt about the current result, the presentation will involve effort and money spent to obtain the information and will be of great interest to readers.
El Paso dispatches report a robbery of the Mexican Central train near San Jose on Wednesday. The bandits took about $1,000 in money and jewelry, though earlier reports claimed nothing was taken.
Mrs Effie M Ball of Liverpool sues the New York Central in U S circuit court for 25000 damages claiming injuries from a Buffalo express blizzard crash at Dobbs Ferry on March 12 She was trapped by splintered wood for over an hour and required medical care for weeks reforms to a weakened condition.
It is generally conceded the new Union station is well equipped yet improvements could better serve patrons. Proposals include a large clock and bulletin above the south entrance to show train times, reducing inquiries, and properly placed mail boxes in sheds and building to aid passengers and staff.
The article notes Thursday morning bells tolling for All Saints Day, an ancient Catholic festival instituted by Gregory IV in 1058 and tied to consolidating Christian holidays by replacing four heathen observances with a unified holy day. It ends with a brief line about new hat racks at Win, L. Hdar'e.
In New York on November first, widespread fear grips Black residents who believe they were voodooed after a barbecue event. A Black carver reportedly collapsed mid-ritual, prompting mass retreat and renewed unease for ten days. An advertisement for Warner's Log Cabin Rose Cream follows the disturbing item.
Amid two looming parades in Indianapolis supporters push to mobilize crowds while partisan leaders debate the Dudley letter. Newt Harding and Tom Taggart vow the largest parade yet as Republicans claim forgery and Democrats insist the letter aids their efforts. Officials say preparations for a clean vote persist and Irish American groups travel to Brownsburg for John Finerty speech.
A dispatch from Louisiana describes whippings of Black people used to deter political participation. It states investigations show the colored vote is effectively prohibited in the state. In London the municipal elections progress with many women voting, and a large turnout is expected.
In Lua, on November first, Daniel Beck ley, a New York drummer, died in a local cell after a morning bout of delirium tremens. Evapevillians pledge to challenge deceptive roller date ahead of the election as observers flag troubling campaign tactics.
A crowd of boys who vandalized Meridian street fences and park property after Halloween were brought before Mayor Denny for loitering after 10 o clock. Officers recovered torn pickets and broken lamps as witnesses described the mischief and pleas for leniency followed. Weather notes add light rains in the south and cooler Friday forecast for Indiana.
City records note limited business in superior and criminal courts post election. Annealing details include John B. Huff as late W. T. Dawson administrator with a $4 009 bond, Lulu Lingenfelter seeking divorce from George on cruelty grounds, Judge Taylor divorcing Jennie and Marcus Fox over temperance issues, a dressmaking shop robbery of 55 dollars, W C Smith injured when his buggy horse escaped near Irvington, county clerks to report fines and forfeitures at term end with only 24 counties reporting, a Republican voters club attacked on Massachusetts avenue, E G Overman age 60 collapsed in epileptic fit on N Illinois street.
A drunken offender, Pat O Neal, was fined in police court then sent to the work-house. He was rearrested hours later near the post office, fled, and was captured after the officer fired into the air. Mayor Denny will investigate a dispute over who may collect fines before release.
Mrs. Eustom denies shooting ex mayor Fulton after a Denver suburb ranch shooting near the christening of his illegitimate child. The incident occurred as Fulton traveled south of Denver. his wife later refutes the newspaper report. Fulton’s affairs, and his visits to the unnamed woman, are noted among society circles.
New York dispatch notes heightened anxiety about Indiana with heavy police presence in the city. Editors’ editorials stir debate as both sides claim gains, but reported majorities appear to have shrunk by about sixty percent.
Official Winnipeg reports warn of imminent collision between Red River and Canadian Pacific at the crossing with both sides in force. The outlook is bloodshed as tensions rise. In district 24 politics Wemple and White feud over Democratic nomination funds with Brice cited in a costly bid.
Two richly dressed women were found dead in Starberg lake near the Ludwig of Bavaria suicide site. One wore a jeweled watch, identity unknown. Earlier in 1887 two other women died by their own hand nearby, never identified. Ottawa reports Quebec aims to repatriate French Canadians who settled in the United States. Two commissioners will operate in New England and New York to aid return.
In Cascinnall on November 1 a sensational suit was filed in the superior court the case Lawrence Grace et al v Henry Leisen et al accuses the defendants of defrauding the plaintiffs of 310000 through shrewd manipulations in a Findlay gas land purchase also mentions Warner's Safe Cure and its marketing by Warner's.
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