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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1888
Page
1
A terrified victim says White Caps attacked and threatened him and neighbors arm themselves. Notices posted in Taylorsville warn of vengeance if crimes continue, raising fears of bloodshed. Montreal excitement grows over alleged Canadian annexation by Harrison. London officials mock sensa tional dispatches.
All out and little work in yards as switchmen strike after a Thursday night union meeting. They vow not to return until grievances are settled by arbitration or agreement, seeking support from engineers and other crews. Early Friday shows quiet yards with candid talk of awaiting terms and possible settlements to follow.
A summary of the Ancient Arabic Order of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine annual report highlights John I Brush of Indianapolis as imperial high priest and prophet. It notes Murat Temple officials, a portrait of Cortes I. Holliday, and translated letters from Kiamil Adwee and Remayah Ibn Majelies praising Allah and Mohammed.
In Cincinnati on November 23 political figures Gan Charles Grosvenor Ben Butterworth and W H H Miller discussed cabinet prospects with Grosvenor backing Foraker Miller noting Harrison had not promised anything before the election. Judge Irvin sentenced Asbury O Nea l to eight years for arson and Mrs Gussie Warner to a $25 fine and ten days in jail. North Manchester reports $25,000 in liabilities and $40,000 assets for David Hamilton, with guarantees all debts paid. Weather notes Indiana fair and steady temperatures with several real estate transfers listed in county records.
Powderly wins re election as general master workman of the Knights of Labor after a brief, sharp convention. Nomination battles feature George Schilling Morris Hadley and John Birch. Turner and Hayes vie for general secretary treasurer with Powderly urging Hayes. session adjourns after long debate and a midday recess.
Fragmented telegrams describe a wedding supper tragedy with a bride dead and a rejected suitor implicated by a negro cook. Other items note a deadly rail collision near Wellsville with two engineers killed and heavy losses for the railroad, plus a series of brief local notices and incidents across several towns.
Judge Walker issued a lengthy decision in the L E W and C railroad case. The court held that the plaintiffs lacked standing to stop the LW A C from occupying parts of an 80 foot strip from Howland's station to Belt tracks. Land actually used by the plaintiffs remains theirs. unused portions revert to original owners. The temporary restraining order was dissolved.
In Columbus Indiana on November 28 1889 the Doran murder trial ended with a jury verdict of acquittal after about 15 hours deliberation. The court noted the defendant suffered emotional insanity at the time of the crime and she wept upon verdict. She plans to leave for Indianapolis that evening. No commitment to an asylum expected. Also notes city attorney Taylor comments on railroad case affecting street right of way and a brewing wagon assault claim unresolved.
Local pages report John W. Kealing likely to succeed Arthur V. Brown as county attorney for the defense of the indigent. A post office property appraisal board will report Monday. Charity drives resume with colored orphans home donations on Nov 27 at Talbott's store. Huntington Lime Co to open a local agency with E G Thomas as resident agent. George Butler of the I. B. & W. railway promotes holiday fares at one and one third to Ohio, Indiana, Illinois. Judge Howe rules against Bradford Shinker in 2500 dollar notes case against J D Shearman. Several arrests for idling and loitering, fines imposed. Mrs Lucinda Killian fined for striking Ollie Eckert. Hi H Poulter was in Kansas on a past case, a suit over 600 dollars pending. Federal jury convicts John T Taylor of pension law violation. Sam F Brannan acquitted. Daniel W Martin case noted. Goose Eden pleads guilty to assault tied to election conspiracy. fined ten dollars. Jacob Bair faces counterfeiting trial Thursday.
In a Thursday session the Knights of Labor discussed finances and approved pay raises for leaders despite opposition. The assembly backed a secretary-treasurer salary of 2,090 with executive board members paid per day and travel costs. A delegate to the Paris exposition was authorized before an ultra secret session. A Grass Widow entertained at English's, while Sprightly Kate Castleton was slated for next week. Five cent day for school and a note on Egon Musee Saturday afternoon.
A strang e case grips Buffalo as Payson Miner is found dead in his parlor with a tight waterproof garment knot. Detectives probe whether murder or self harm. Separately, Asbury O Neal is found guilty of arson at Indianapolis excelsior works, with stolen clock, vise and lamp tied to the crime. Judge Irwin withholds sentence. Weather notes report warming trend after a freezing start. produce dealers face strike disruptions and stock delays.
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