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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1888
Page
1
Cincinnati reports describe a violent prison escape attempt at a state prison. Convicts planned to break out. a fierce fight followed, killing two inmates and wounding several others. The incident prompted weapon use by guards and ongoing investigations.
Chattanooga reports detail a dramatic elopement and custody pursuit linked to a hotel fire rescue. A Kentucky-born mother secretly tracked her kidnapped child across towns, disguising herself in danger amid the European hotel blaze, while other regional incidents include a Sardinia whipping and an Omaha farmer’s elopement with a cousin, plus a gas-explosion warning and local court actions.
The Saturday session of the K of L general assembly sustained the executive board’s expulsion of Barry by a wide margin. Delegates praised the move while a few protested the method. Discussion then turned to a proposed new constitution to tighten laws, with signatures solicited for a plan that could resurface. Barry prepared a public statement accusing unconstitutionality and vowing ongoing opposition.
Don Langley, a moonshiner, released from a one month jail term after pleading to shorten his sentence so he could marry. Judge granted a one month leniency as the wedding is planned for next Wednesday with locals attending. Other items include a lynching in Nashville and plans for the Flower Mission fair in Tomlinson Hall.
Knights of Labor delegates gathered after a late banquet to resume business amid strong rumors of Tom Barry orchestrating a new organization with letters and pamphlets. Barry defended his aims while charges against Powderly and the executive board surfaced, and a key case on expulsions set a legal precedent within the order. The governor’s office prep for a judgeship shakeup and state officials eyed Hovey’s private secretary appointment as city life continued.
The Indianapolis board of trade considers issuing an advertisement highlighting the city’s advantages and gas belt, rail facilities, and more. Two designs are proposed, with a preferred folder showing the city and its surrounding area to attract strangers, aiming for 100000 copies.
Cincinnati dispatch Nov 19 a sad accident on the Sycamore cable road before noon Monday eight year old Hilla McMahon carried her father's diaper across the track and was run over despite gripmen efforts she clung to a pail and whispered take papa's dinner then died minutes later Also notes unrest at Ohio Reform School Lancaster with officers revolting against Superintendent claims of incompetence brutality and demoralization.
Quebec dispatch reports Saturday and Sunday riots at a railroad site resulting in several Italians killed or wounded. Additional traps have been sent. Separate items from St Louis and Little Rock discuss state electoral returns for Coveland Harrison and Streator, and a Senate committee beginning hearings into beef and related industries.
Indiana weather forecasts indicate light snow and colder air. Other items note Vernon gas and oil capital stock adjustments, St Joseph furniture firm incorporation, Mary E Haggart named executrix of Dr David Brggart, and burglary reports in Mrs Patterson's residence. Capt J E Southard seeks adjutant general post, David F Francis bonds for illegal voting, T V Powderly appeals for Catholic benevolent societies, and multiple court actions including damage suit by W W Champion against Panhandle railroad.
Lewis H Mont and Mrs. Gussie Warner, widow of a Cyringfield cigar factory owner, were arrested in Springfield on a charge of adultery. Mont, 55, formerly ran Mont's Place, and the pair traveled from Springfield to Jacksonville then to the city before being detained. They pleaded not guilty before the mayor, each claiming misunderstanding and denial of knowledge about the other's spouse.
Two Indianapolitans, Col W R Holloway and L W McDaniel, seek the public printer post under President elect Harrison. Holloway, a known Baker’s foreman supporter of Harrison, may join Typ graphical Union No 1, while McDaniel is outraised by Meredith of Illinois as a possible alternative. Meredith, a war veteran and Harrison ally, is suspected of aiming for the same post.
Fiora Schmitt died at Bellevue hospital Saturday morning from yellow fever. The report notes a case of the dread disease in a New York hospital, with details implying a broader health concern in the city. A separate note mentions a burglary at the Panhand ticket office, where a safe was forced and $500 stolen by professionals familiar with the location. Detectives are pursuing the culprits as the case draws police attention.
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