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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1888
Page
1
Chicago October 4 Special Developments in the Traders bank failure reveal the president and cashier owned every dollar of stock, with no directors and nothing to fall back upon. The president lies dying, the cashier silent, and books in terrible shape. Depositors face near total loss as realization looms.
Chicago reports show a quieter market after a dramatic recent day on the Chicago board of trade. A local broker saw rapid trades with wheat moving from 1.14 to 1.16 in seconds, while one excited broker could not complete a sale. In Chicago, the market is slightly easier and two millers bet on December wheat reaching 1.18 to end the year, a price already tested on Wednesday.
T. V. Powderly denounces Hungarian miners in labor remarks made in Philadelphia on October 4. He recounts visiting immigrant work pens and argues that Hungarians undercut American labor, urging a ban on foreign workers while noting villages support schools and churches when similar numbers of Irish English Scots Germans or French keep communities content. A Cincinnati report adds that union leaders plan a clean sweep of the K of S executive board following A A Carleton's resignation, warning trades representing about a quarter million members.
In Vincennes on October 4, Miss Jeffreys of Princeton was struck by lightning and left in shock then unconscious until Wednesday, with potential recovery. Charles Dunn of Olney hanged himself after a spree-linked robbery. A switch engine accident severely injured the engineer John Harvey’s young son, severing his right hand. Sicily Williams Owens was accidentally shot by a brother, dying from injuries while the brother grieved.
October 4 Carcano A local unknown had posted a 400 wager to outrun any sprinter. Thursday morning a crowd gathered as the challenger Col ling faced the local sprinter. Referee and stakeholder led the race as they approached the starting point.
Buffalo reports a three month Erie penitentiary sentence for Blanche the marine who organized the recent women’s prize fight. Other participants received three to six months. the incident followed a similar earlier event. In Greenville Ohio a Wednesday night robbery of the post office netted about 110 dollars.
Supt Galbraith of the Insane hospital told reporters he has done nothing illegal or improper and asserts the contingent fund was used only for contingencies. He explained lending money to Sullivan via a personal note and paying defense attorneys from the fund, insisting he bears no personal liability.
In Jacksonville on October 4 a surge of 73 new fever cases and six deaths marked continuing strain, but days show fewer infections. A total of 296 cases and 270 deaths by 6 p.m. signal a slowing outbreak, with nurses returning home as officials note improvement. Washington confirms favorable reports on the fever situation.
L B and W officials recall curious stray items found in railway cars. Supt Atkinson notes the office stores forgotten bundles, from a brand-new wooden leg to a bundle believed to belong to a widow containing a nightgown a chemise undergarments and a whisky bottle along with a card.
The Law and Order League sought a mandamus to force Judge Lindeman and the clerk to receive a bill of exceptions in the saloon keeper's Sunday law acquittal case. They aim to secure a proper trial within two months to push Sunday observance. Theaters hesitate to book Sundays as a result. Judge Taylor allowed the L C of H to examine books but barred entry or corrections without the receiver present.
The piece outlines intensified campaign activity in Indianapolis with Republicans pushing to outperform a recent Democratic county demonstration. It notes visits by delegations from Michigan Ohio and Indiana plans for a Blaine Morton reception Oct 11 and Oct 20 drummers of the world event, plus funding for campaign outfits. It covers the Porter Columbians led by Marshall Woods meeting Gen Harrison, their attire and prior voting claims, and cross party election inspector and fraud watch proposals from Jewett and Souston with a 100 member committee plan.
Moses J Lipman an aging circus star visits Cincinnati kin at 150 N Priest and entertains crowds with feats surpassing much younger men. Born in London 1818 he toured with Brown and Baily Welch and Man circuses and even performed before the Queen in London turning sixty then eighty five somersaults. Now retired in Cincinnati his family long lived and many members were famed performers.
County clerk Sullivan dismissed accusations by D W Kyte as idle, saying he received the 1000 dollars as a legitimate advance from the contingent fund owed by the board for supplies. He noted the board asked him to replace the amount later and compared it to typical merchant transactions. He kept the matter from alarming the public.
West Indianapolis sees ongoing construction as workingmen build homes and occasional stores despite approaching cold weather. The West Indianapolis Building Association reports two thirds of local buildings funded through the group and a loan demand greater than supply. Justice Davis takes up dog licenses with delinquents to be summoned to court for unpaid canine taxes.
Heard From reports from New York dated October 4 indicate agents of the State line steamers have received word that the overdue steamer State of Pearce has been sighted off the coast of Ireland, confirming its location and safety.
Hermin Bodkin son of wealthy parents killed himself Thursday morning in Nettie Reeds bagnio Charleston W Va Oct 4 Jealous of an inmate prompted the act and authorities investigated the incident as a domestic tragedy with little detail available in the report
Officials of the K of L deny street car drivers go to Chicago to take strikers' places. Indiana weather outlook calls for light rains and warmer. The C H D offers round up tickets to Richmond at 15 dollars for the Virginia exposition. An indignation meeting against Monon right of way was delayed to Friday to allow Monon representation. Undertaker Kregelo unveils a new bier carriage for pallbearers, jet black and horse-drawn. Secret service Detective Carter returns from Portland with beer checks used to pay saloonkeeper J B A Rants. New hat racks arrive at Wm L Elder's.
Readers can sell old bedroom set stove clothing and other items for a good price by placing a ten word notice in The Sun at 80 cents a week with extra words charged per insertion.
In Philadelphia 150 fans watched the Phillies defeat Indianapolis 14 to 3 as Fogarty and Wood led Philadelphia with a pair of runs and Seery homered. Buckley, Shreve and Denny offered key innings for the Hoosiers while Bassett and Glasscock contributed singles for the visitors.
Washington reports that Monday marks the opening day for debate on the Republican tariff bill in the senate. An estimated two weeks of speeches are expected as each member aims to deliver a discourse before adjournment to circulate campaign documents.
Reports say an American man, recently arrived, talked to a Whitechapel district woman and lured her to a room with threats. A watchman allegedly chased him. the man was arrested and later released as no proof was found. The city remains volatile amid fears of further atrocities as investigators search for clues.
Dr W B Fletcher of this city argues the White Chapel killer acted from passion linked to love or a wife’s alleged promiscuity. He cites varied maniacal causes, notes the killer sought no gain, and suggests bodies may be dumped in crowded, shadowy London arches and alleys. A second item reports Beatrice Beatrice Beatrice? A Beatrice note: Myre Paffenberger killed her two children then herself. Police find the scene. note cites impending insanity driven by hopeless future for her children. Mayor Denny’s docket includes Ada Harrington fined for concealed weapons and Hobbs and Parkinson for assault and drunkenness. Boettcher-Rinklex case proceeds as grand jury investigates assault with intent to kill.
The trial of Edward E. Hoffman for the shooting death of Ben Peters will begin in criminal court next Monday. Defense attorney Arthur Y. Brown will likely argue an accidental discharge as the basis for acquittal.
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