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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1888
Page
1
Reports from Dakota and Mississippi recount a tense election with mobs and fear. Bonfires and cannon celebrate Harrison's victory in Bismarck while Meridian and Jackson areas show voter intimidation and a committee of hustlers blocking Black voters. A New York observer predicts Republican gains across several western and midwestern states, boosting prospects in the Senate and presidency.
Andrew ONeal was arrested Friday by Officer Carrol and charged with petit larceny and arson in connection with the Indianapolis Excelsior works. He reportedly admitted to his wife that he fired the plant after being discharged by owner J W Johnson. Tools stolen over two months totaled about 15000 dollars in losses. ONeal’s bond was set at 5000 dollars, and he remained jailed after failing to post. He resides on Maxwell Street with his wife and family.
In Vincennes on November 10 the Indiana kennel club held its second annual field trial at Bicknell. Daily attendance reached fifty sportsmen from across the county. Twenty eight starters competed, with J J Case Jr’s Liorence Gladstone, Judge Garnett’s Bertraldo, B Stafford’s Tennie, and Rod’s call among the notable entries. Bohemian-Girl owned by W Miller captured first prize, Poll Ti second, and Effie Hill third, amid high praise for top-quality entries from Bergenthall Indianapolis and others.
News describes Wisconsin Winnebago Indians moving to Nebraska, returning intoxicated after hunting ceremonies. A young man attacked a girl during a tribal dance, stabbing her fatally, then fled. Authorities and details remain unclear.
Mrs. Sadie Walters, a young married woman, was sent to an asylum after a judge and witnesses described her insane behavior linked to excessive cigarette smoking. Testimony noted bloated face and self-inflicted sores, plus purchases of furnishing goods and dresses during the period. It was claimed opium-laced cigarettes were involved and hay fever prompted the habit, with Walters smoking nearly constantly.
London police remain dark on Mary Lawrance’s murder as shopkeepers report fear after dark. The city’s entertainment scene shifts post election with Mrs. Lillie Langtry headlining two nights of As in a Looking Glass and Lady of Lyons, plus Nat Goodwin and Hart's Sensation company scheduled at multiple venues. Other acts include George Adams and Miss Toma Hanlon, engraining a bustling program as rehearsals for the Elks minstrels proceed.
The case against James Ferriter for assaulting Will C. David at the corner of Alabama and Washington streets was heard in police court Saturday. The charge is assault with intent to kill. David’s head was struck with a boulder tied in a handkerchief, and fever has made his condition serious. Ferriter, awaiting drunkenness charges in the workhouse, had his case continued for a week while evidence is sent to the grand jury.
Officer Hlingensmith confronted William Bryant at the Park theater for rule violations. Bryant fled via the Bates house alley as the officer chased him and fired a revolver to frighten the fugitive. On Friday the officer faced assault and battery with intent to kill charges, but the case stalled as the witness failed to appear. Bryant remains at large awaiting arrest.
Joe Bletzer a saloon keeper slept with $143 in his pants pocket under his pillow. A thief entered by a ladder during the night took the pants and money, leaving the pants in the back yard and taking $95. Police report no witnesses to the window entry.
A hotel in Kearney's, West Virginia, burned Thursday night. A colored cook and a son of the proprietor were cremated in the blaze. An advertisement offers free publication for a help wanted casual. New sideboards advertised by William L. Elders.
Local crowd of professionals and literary figures gathered at the Denison house to hear Mr Bogum perform Hamlet passages and a Richard III recitation. Amid playful heckling and light crowding, his tragicintones and political quips drew praise and laughter before he left for home.
Superintendent Boone opened workhouse books to Mayor Denny amid an inquiry into prisoners released before elections for voting. County attorney represented Boone after city officials refused to seek county permission to inspect records. Boone’s books corroborated the Friday events as the mayor questioned prison releases and a wagonload rumor. The mayor remitted fines for Joe McWhinney and Pat O’Neal while noting a discharge dispute and asserting no substantial voting wrongdoing.
Charles R. Crawford and Isaac Humphries faced preliminary hearings before Commissioner Nathan Morris on charges of voting illegally. Crawford was discharged while Humphries was bound over in 500 dollars for grand jury action, and he went to jail when unable to meet the bond. Humphries said he moved from his precinct the day before the election and was allegedly induced to vote by others whose identities he could not name. The commissioner urged uncovering the other persons involved.
The second annual Chrysanthemum exhibit by the Indiana Florists' Association opens Tuesday evening at Tomlinson ball with Mayor Denny delivering an address and J. D. Cannady of Evansville giving the response. William Zumpfe's orchestra will provide the program as premiums are awarded for best collection and arrangement of decorative plants and for specific designs. The hall will be well decorated.
Citizens street railway company sues I D W railway for 25000 damages claiming negligence at the Insane hospital line crossing on October 25. They allege city ordinances required safety gates and a flagman which were not provided. Other injured plaintiffs seek similar sums in separate suits.
A short notice invites readers to exchange items such as a business, wagon, cow, clothes or books for desired goods or services. Send notices to THE SUN office for cheap column insertion at 10 words for 30 cents per week, roomers may secure a request with a letter.
Mayor Denny and Sergt. McKinney found fines of Stewart and Burgess paid and receipted in the police court cash book but deposited by the mayor. They forgot these entries amid other records, while McKinney blamed busyness for not consulting the cash book. In Washington, cabinet members faced gains for Republicans statewide, with Delaware Massachusetts Michigan New York Wisconsin and Arkansas shifting to GOP representation.
The piece notes a sensational bet between Charles Baden of the German Tribune and Jacob Bos of Mozart hall. Baden invites the public to a November 12 1884 event to publicly spank Bos on the Washington Street courthouse steps with reserved seating and music by Kazoo band. Foraker discussed cabinet prospects and Pacific slope memory, planning to return to Cincinnati to reside. Blaine is not pursuing any position and is pleased with the election victory.
Jacksonville reports 20 new fever cases and 6 deaths in the 24 hours ending Friday at 6 pm. Total cases reach 4,486 with 379 deaths. Fever appears steady with few new indications of a spike. daily victims remain about the same.
Fire origin at Grand hotel Saturday morning 8 39 from a defective grate caused losses of 10 dollars. Various petty theft cases with continuances and acquittals noted from police court. Union station worker loses 29 dollars, later recovered by an unknown white man. Courthouse actions include divorces and custody rulings. Citizens street railway adds winter cars of the bob-tail type. Attacks on an old man sparked by talk of post office administration reform.
Terrific explosion at No 2 mine in Fountenac near Pittsburg Kas traps 100 men 12 feet below surface after collapse. Two men escape as rescue efforts struggle through heavy snow and downed wires. rumors say many buried but alive status unclear. Relatives weep as rescue continues with urgency.
A seven story steam gauge and lantern works in Rochester near Genesee Falls burned Friday evening. About 40 workers on upper floors fled windows as fire and smoke drove them to the pavement. Five died, others Injured, and several more may perish as search continued. The blaze caused total loss of the building valued at 65 000 with 410 000 insurance. lantern plant loss 175 000 with 179 000 insurance. Names of dead include Joseph Darner John Gremour Joseph Webber Harry Schneider and John Gall. injured Richard Pasch Frank Siddons Daniel Watkins John Gern. Additional bodies reported in ruins with searches ongoing.
Andrew ONeil was arrested by Officer Carrol on Friday and charged with petit larceny and arson. The arson claim involves setting fire to the Excelsior Works, destroyed Saturday night with about $12,000 in damage. He was reportedly near the building when the blaze started.
Two B and C freight trains collided Friday morning between Zanesville and Newark. Both engines and many cars wrecked, a whole carload of hogs killed. Engineer John Doyle of Newark was crushed and died after his body lay under debris until Saturday. Andrew Dennison of the other train died hours later from injuries. Cause cited as conflicting orders by train dispatchers.
Charleston election returns show all four Republican congressmen elected as of Saturday morning. The state remains close with Harrison leading by 417 votes. Goff, Republican candidate for governor, runs about 400 ahead of his ticket.
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