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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1888
Page
1
Washington reports predict a vigorous presidential message to Congress after the election. The plan includes tariff cuts amid surplus, with the treasury secretary, Whitney, Vilas, Dickinson and others detailing reforms and mail service improvements. Republicans anticipate retaliation steps by the president.
Public dispute over Webster’s leadership intensifies as Trusler seeks removal with business opposition forming a petition. Webster defends policy against partisan staffing, cites city safety and past spending, while denying ties to the water company and noting department discipline and salvage concerns.
New York reports Steve Brodie plunged 212 feet from the Poughkeepsie bridge into the Hudson achieving the highest jump on record for a purse of $500. He survived with no dangerous injuries and vows not to jump again.
The eleventh annual session of the Knights of Labor opens in Mansur hall Indianapolis with expected fierce clashes over leadership and constitutional changes. Powderly faces strong opposition led by T B Barry with C V W Carleton and J P Buchanan aiding. A major dispute in New York District 49 may tilt control of the hall and charter. Powderly arrival expected Monday as factions maneuver before votes.
New York reports speculation on Gen. Harrison’s cabinet. Col. Quay, Col. Dudley, and Sgt. Miller are named as possible contenders, with Dudley’s past letter harming his prospects. Warner Miller seeks cabinet or Liverpool consulship. John C. New eyeing England minister or treasury post. Butler and Judge Woods also pursuing slots amid internal rivalries.
Nashville dispatch reports three Southern factions forming after a Republican upsurge. Some push armed demonstrations on inauguration day with Linck Zouaves, Southrons, Pelicans and Natchez rifles ready to march to Washington. Others seek petitions to restrain negro influence and urge fair federal appointments.
Rockester New York November 12 Special About the ruins of the lantern arks burned last Friday thousands still linger and the search for the dead goes steadily on Five bodies and two or three more were dug out Monday morning Immense crowds attended the funerals as several victims were buried Monday morning The air from below the debris is like a furnace and many observers turned away in disgust
Special telegraph report from St. Paul notes a brutal double murder at Winona on Sunday night. Heber Howe and his wife were killed in their home during a robbery and a large sum of money, believed to be in cash, was taken. The couple were prominent locals.
Loxnon Nov 12 special dispatch reports the death of old Harle De Lucan who led the renowned Balaklava cavalry charge in the Crimean war. He was nearly ninety and had been mostly forgotten in recent years suffering illness and confinement to his room.
A report from St Louis states Gov. Guy of Indian Territory was assassinated on Saturday night by unknown parties. In a separate case, George M. Wilson and W. M. Alien faced charges of obtaining money under false pretenses. police court adjourned their cases to Tuesday. They ran a book sales scheme at 218 K Market with $25 deposits, luring young men via a road sales job. An arrest followed after a man paid $10 and reported suspicions to Capt. Campbell. Investigations showed false claims by representatives of the American News Company and officers acted. Police believe two swift criminals are in custody.
In New York on November 12 private dispatches said Barnum of Connecticut will recover. In Washington on November 12 the Supreme Court reversed the lower court decision in the Bell telephone case.
Local ad promotes a men's great coat described as warm and protective against upcoming bad weather. It directs readers to visit Norb Land at building 85 N Uluiots-st for available selections. The quirky OCR text mentions a shopping call and location details for purchasing items.
Nov 12 reports from London say the Whitechapel killer mystery deepens as police obstruction frustrates reporters. Paranoia grows over an outsider culprit. rumors blame a sailor, Malay bloodlust, or a fallen woman’s revenge. Warren resigns as new leadership promised.
Ada Harrington, aka Ada Barrington, who was jailed for drunkenness, escaped the workhouse in men’s clothes stolen from a guard. She attempted suicide at W. Washington Street saloon but was pulled through. Saturday night she again tried to kill herself but was saved and returned to the workhouse to finish her sentence.
The piece notes rapid progress in chrysanthemum floriculture over the last decade, with blooms swelling from inch to five to eight inches. It mentions New York hosting a chrysanthemum show and Indianapolis starting a show on a Tuesday evening, plus new varieties Mrs. Levi P. Morton and Mrs. Langtry. It also contrasts Chinese and Japanese chrysanthemums by petal curvature and cites cultural lore about the flower as Japan’s national emblem.
In Kansas City on November 12 39 miner deaths are reported after a mine explosion at the Mortonena mine near Pittsburg. Rescuers worked all night and into Sunday pulling bodies from the shaft. Wives and mothers cried out as survivors were found, many bodies were mangled, graves prepared amid storms and grief.
New York dispatch notes lingering doubts over party control of the house. Leading Democrats say the result remains in doubt, with Republicans claiming eight to ten seats as secure. The exchange hints at potential Democratic reassignments to maintain a working majority.
Preparations to at once reopen every blast furnace in the Hocking valley proceed as most had been closed for six months. Owners cite election results as the reason for the move while noting the sole remaining closed furnace.
Thomas Dwyer a car works employee was attacked by three men Saturday night in a dark West Street location. He was struck with a sand bag, kicked, and robbed of about $20 and a gold watch. He is seriously injured with possible fatal complications, and police seek the assailants.
Dr J W Culbertson eye and ear specialist drops dead in Nicolls tailor shop on Illinois street from heart disease about 9 am Monday. Remains taken to Tranner Buchanan for coroner's inquest before burial in Richmond. He was 60, survived by wife and daughter, brother in Troy, served three years as a surgeon in the war.
Dispatches describe a massive snow storm across Canada since Thursday stopping rail traffic and causing heavy stock losses. In Blackwater village two elderly residents died of exposure as the storm raged.
Lathrop K. Bacon, representing New York capitalists, stated in the city Sunday that the Mc Neal electric street railway scheme is fully financed and plans will proceed. He noted the project would succeed with a few minor changes to the ordinance and that all necessary funds were subscribed before leaving New York.
Plans outline a Wednesday evening republican jollification featuring a parade and a love feast at Tomlinson hall with addresses by able speakers. The tin horn is not to be the highlight of the event, signaling a formal gathering aimed at rallying supporters.
A sale offers fifty four garments including sacques jackets mantles wraps and more at cost. Garments on display at the Bates house with orders taken. Fit and quality guaranteed. W. % Rosenthal, agent Waiter Buhl & Co.
Federal grand jury set for Thursday. Ed Clark fined $10 by the mayor for liquor on Sunday. Fraternelle Francaise to hold grand ball Dec 13 at Mozart hall. William Johnson fined $5 and costs for striking William Lincoln. Fire at Grand hotel from defective grate, loss $10. C and D rate to city on account of certification. County commissioners reappointed Tt. M. Boone as workhouse superintendent. J. H. Mosier charged with assaulting his wife. change of venue granted. Citizens' street railway adds winter cars. Suit filed against U. S. Marshal Hawkins for false imprisonment by Webb, Payne, Richardson. each seeks $5,000. Emma Carter sues streetcar company for $5,000. Judge Walker dissolves marriages in several cruelty and failure cases. Andrew Sloan arrested for highway robbery after pocketing James Donen. Letter-carrier McDonald accused of assaulting an old man. Tax reform league met. committees to push Australian voting system. Corbaley and Oehler election board issue. Corbaley sues for per diem. decision sustained. South-siders to return with cymbals and kazoo. Coroner Wagner inquest on Jake Hudeston, 68, of Wayne township. remains with Flanner & Buchanan. Tennessee Warblers promoted event at Second Christian Church. failed appearance angers church. Sant. Brown paid $29 at Union Station. salary lost. Real estate market steady amid politics. fifty-three deeds recorded for $84,636. Notable transfers: Roger R. Shiel to John D. and Daniel D. Brosnan for $4,500. Rebecca J. Scott to James Goodiat for $15,000. Furniture at Wm. L. Elders.
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