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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1888
Page
1
In Coteaco on October 2, the Traders' national bank failed, with liabilities rumored at 1,000,000 though assets cover that amount. The collapse follows Monday's two failures and a stressed wheat deal. a receiver was appointed, and officials deny direct wheat ties while predicting more failures in coming days.
In Quebec a special inquiry with Cardinal Taschereau explored French Canadian attitudes toward closer ties with the United States. He noted no organized move toward annexation, but acknowledged a broad desire for commercial nearness and that younger French Canadians seek better labor prospects in the U.S. yet remain content with Canada’s government. He cautioned against changing governments, while suggesting annexation is not improbable as times change.
Jacksonville October 2 Spl Though the list of deaths grew Monday the cheerfulness and hope of weary workers and survivors remains. The cool air and frost line nearing buoy up the penned in. the fever affects colored people less fearfully but still grim. Monday new cases 99 deaths 10. Total cases 2 725, deaths 263 at 6 p.m. Monday.
Oxnicano reports a schooner named Australia went ashore near Holland Michigan during Monday night gales on Lake Michigan. The vessel was a fatal loss though the crew and screw were saved. The signal service shortcomings were noted though shipping losses were minimal.
The C H D announces a new folder praised for artistic design. Mr Debring represents a road in Cincinnati described as beautiful and convenient, with a return value of 2 600 dollars to the C H D.
A sensational report asserts police missteps and public fear after the Monday arrest linked to the Whitechapel killings. It describes the Berners-st. victim Elizabeth Stride, details the scene, the victim’s appearance, and the police handling, while noting widespread panic and distrust of law enforcement.
In a Monday night attack near George Zapf’s saloon on Columbia street, John Schneider and Joseph Campbell fought. Campbell, a barber, used a razor to slash Schneider’s head and neck, and Schneider suffered a severe abdominal wound. Campbell was arrested. Schneider was treated at the city hospital and cannot leave for a week.
Ottawa Oct 2 The supreme court on Tuesday morning affirmed the lower court sentence in the Watts case. Watts was sentenced to life in the penitentiary as an accomplice in the murder of Express messenger Kellert on the Rock Island road in March.
Litigation over the Shicketanz block at Virginia Avenue and Coburn Street ends after Pfingst buys the property for 7025. Shicketanz refused possession. judge dismisses the suit as Shicketanz agrees to surrender. Weather indications show Indiana fair with light rain near lakes, cooler.
The Monon railroad proposal to enter the city via a route near Crown Hill cemetery faces near universal objection from residents and the cemetery association. George P. Anderson calls it an outrage, citing danger to the road to the cemetery and insufficient park land compensation, with remonstrances being prepared for signature.
At Loxroy on October 2 the survivors of the Farl Wemyss from San Francisco reached port after their ship sank in mid ocean following a collision with the Ardencapel. One hundred fifty lives were lost in the disaster.
Charley McClean a 10 year old resident of 904 N Mississippi st appeared in police court Tuesday charged with petit larceny. He admitted taking a baby carriage from the Robert Appleby Furniture Co corner of Illinois and Objects and trading it for a sack of pop corn. He was allowed to return home to his mother pending investigation Wednesday. He said he had taken items before but his mother made him return them. The court also heard that John Boyer arrested Sunday for wife whipping was dismissed by Prosecutor Wright due to lack of evidence. Sylvester Neff stood trial for assaulting John Fitzgerald two weeks ago. Fitzgerald was discharged from hospital Saturday but did not appear. After testimonies the case was continued to Wednesday to secure Fitzgerald in court. Christian Endeavor Society's Indiana convention opened at the Y M C A hall with over 100 delegates. Monday afternoon was preliminary, with social activities planned for the evening and papers to be read and discussed Wednesday.
Chicago October 2 Special report says bakers raised the price of a loaf by one cent due to higher flour costs from a wheat deal. The move reflects continuing cost pressures in the bakery trade amid market shifts.
Laura March's case continued for ten days. September saw 162 deaths in Indianapolis. Michael Carnady, wandering the town, is the subject of an insanity inquest. A W Wishard demurred in the L C of H receivership suit before Judge Taylor, denying officer status or interest. Cornelius Shea's brick injury suit against James Stephenson was compromised and dismissed. Southeast M E conference appointments set. Elder Tiocher named presiding elder for Indianapolis district. preachers and elders reappointed. Rev Dr Gilbert transferred to New York East conference.
A mix up sent Democratic literature to Republican rooms in a city, triggering a satire of Harrison era politics. Ed Dean distributed the leaflets to workers and shops claiming they held truth, while managers Atkins and Hassman faced scrutiny over party loyalty and firings tied to political sympathy.
Ralph Bailey, widowed stick works proprietor, aged sixty, and his son Charles Bailey's fiancée Miss Amelia Coar, eighteen, planned a wedding last Thursday. The ceremony was canceled when Amelia vanished, later revealed to have eloped with the elder Bailey to Buffalo, now on a wedding tour. Charles Bailey, heartbroken, declines comment.
Washington Indiana game report shows Hoosiers vs Senators with about 200 spectators. Keefe Mack Healy Daily and umpire Powers noted. Scoring details span multiple innings with Denny Healy Hoy and Sweeney among listed players. Game ended after eight innings with Washington delaying. Hoosiers scored three in the ninth.
In other games no contest played in Boston due to rain. Pittsburgh overcame Philadelphia 8 to 3 with 10 hits and 6 errors. New York beat Detroit 5 to 0 on 8 hits and 3 errors.
Judge Walker ruled on several divorce petitions on Tuesday, granting divorces to Emma Bayard, Sam D Ray, Clem Johnson and Susan Johnson on abandonment grounds. Justin D Webster’s suit was dismissed and Laura Thune’s suit against Charles C Tersbury and employers was also dismissed. New bedroom sets featured at Win L Elder’s.
Washington dispatch reports Indiana Governor Gray arrives in the capital and signs the Arlington house register before weighing discussions with Democratic leaders. A circulating tale claims Col. Matson sought funds in New York for Indiana, was disappointed, and urged Gray to press money talks on the East Coast. Gray plans a New York meeting with Chairman Brice and others to secure more campaign money.
Railways clerks stage a charity baseball game to aid yellow fever sufferers. The Red Stockings and Blue Stockings face off Saturday afternoon at 4 o'clock, with E P Higgins as umpire. Tickets cost 25 cents. many have already sold, inclining officers from several roads to buy bulk. The teams line up with Meek, Miller, Reynolds, and Atkinson among the players, and a parade leads to the grounds.
Life in Haughville shows steady mail service with two deliveries and two collections daily. About half the residents are Catholics and within a year a substantial church is expected to be added to the suburb. An acre near the insane hospital was bought two years ago for this purpose, with subscriptions quietly rising to fund a suitable building. J. S. Hall of the Insane Hospital is grading ground at the corner of Sheffield and Michigan streets for the project.
William D. Ellis, proprietor of a concert saloon on N Illinois St, was arrested and brought habeas corpus suit against Supt Travis to test the ordinance's validity. The mayor was taken before Judge Howe, who set the hearing for Wednesday at the stated hour.
Jimmies Program announces sparring in Michigan Chicago and Indiana stops. Rome reports a decoration by Emperor Francis for M. Crispi with St Etienne cross. Wheat prices firm as foreign buyers cover short positions. Royal Engineers corps ordered increased at Halifax. Market notes show light demand with steady but cautious rates. oats and corn offerings remain ample. Indianapolis yard receipts and cattle shipments listed with dull market tone.
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