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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1888
Page
1
Chicago reports an unsettled Saturday as cable service faltered and fares varied wildly while wagons and taxis filled the streets. Strikers pledged no violence but rallied after Pinkerton and detectives guarded lines, prompting tense, protracted meetings and fears of wider disruption.
Chicago brokers feared a financial disaster as more than a score of firms owed wheat to Old Hutch who demanded no less than two dollars. Crowds gathered at the Exchange awaiting opening as the day grew tense with potential failures. By 1:40 p.m. the market remained volatile but no failures had occurred.
New evidence shows the yellow scourge fights on in Jackson as 62 more cases brought the total to 3,022. six deaths reported, including four colored individuals, with daily case numbers falling from 149 160 to 52.
Norfolk Va Oct 6 Reported Section master Williams of the Chowan southern railroad has been shot and killed by three negro laborers angered after he cursed them for refusing to obey orders. Coolies barred out San Francisco Oct 6 Collector Hager sought treasury ruling on the Chinese law and its effect on laborers arriving here or later, ending dealers hopes.
The Wheat Bulge reports the Chicago close up 6 cents from Friday and intraday gains, with December wheat at 1.213 and May at 1.223 and 45. The article notes the continuing upward march in wheat and asks if the trend will persist.
Portland Maine Oct 6 two men Ed Davis of Union and George Williams of Warren died after taking aconite mistaken for bromo cin and spirits. The incident prompts questions about medical safety and poison control in small towns.
The Herald reports Saturday on factors backing Ottawa as capital and Thurman’s movements in Washington. Thurman plans to travel to Oak View for a Sunday visit.
A drunkenness charge against Ed. P. Maguire is heard as he claims whisky was drugged. In a grim scene, Jerry McCann assaults Officer McMullen with a beer bucket and Patsy Corcoran pleads guilty to stoning. William Wiles seeks postponement on potato peddling charges. Harry Stevens catches a thief at 438 West Washington. Presley Shepard’s clothes theft case reopens with Loucks’ arrest pending Tuesday.
Officer Manning arrested Jordan Booker after finding a large load of railroad iron at a West Washington Street junk house. Booker admitted gathering iron from tracks and shops for junk dealers Alexander Cohen John Blackwell and David Bristler who were charged with receiving stolen goods. Booker faced grand larceny charges as bail was set for the others.
In Erneston Ontario on October 6 special agent reports the New York exchange absconder left town Friday heading east. Police failed to locate him until after his disappearance became evident.
A long letter from Carl Schurz advocating Cleveland's election appears in The Post. Weather indications forecast cooler conditions in Indiana with fair skies on Sunday following.
Ida Showcross seeks divorce from William Showcross alleging habitual drunkenness. Judge Taylor grants Clara E Grant a divorce from Henry E Grant with infant custody and $800 alimony. Micnie M Stellwagon divorces Horace Stellwagon for abandonment. A foreclosure suit by Frederick Rand against John Sprague ends as receiver Robert F. Catterson reports settlement. Grand jury indicts Charles Jones Lyman Merrick Daniel Florrison for petit larceny and Sam Winters for burglary and grand larceny.
Prices for bread meat and staples rise as flour jumps $2 a barrel and pork climbs. Ham and eggs cost 18 20 cents, bacon 11 12 cents, lard 12 13 cents, cheese hard to digest after morning. Fresh fish scarce, vegetables mostly cheap with varied prices for corn onions cabbage and other items.
Grain merchants warn a nationwide belief in higher wheat prices has driven purchases and stocks, creating an inflated demand. They expect prices to rise to a top then decline to more reasonable levels once unsold grain remains. The recent crop is short and poor in quality, aiding high prices but not enough to sustain the surge.
Among steerage passengers arriving on the steamer La Gascoigne was Girolomo Garbarini a young shoemaker accused of murdering his cousin in Italy. He waited attacked with a rock and a stiletto after she rejected his marriage proposal. Italian police took no action and Garbarini has left for America passing Castle Garden without prompt intervention.
In Birmingham on Saturday morning the McClellan house burned prompting J H Weatherly of the Evening Chronicle his sister and niece to leap from a third story window to a veranda fifty feet below. Weatherly fatally injured. Sister broken leg and internal injuries. Niece lightly hurt. Hotel loss estimated at 20000 dollars.
A six year old boy named Willie returns from Sunday school eats in a corner then asks if every day will be Sunday. His mother answers yes and suggests prayer. Willie quirks his reply wondering if praying would turn every day into Saturday bye and bye.
London reports say the British foreign office has no knowledge of press cables claiming it will reopen talks with the United States after the election to settle outstanding disputes. The status of negotiations remains unclear.
New York October 6 Mayor Hewitt declares he will run for mayor no matter what happens. He says he should have been called on weeks ago if the democrats wanted him to retire for the sake of harmony.
The piece reports on Republican plans to boost confidence in the Indiana contest result. It notes lobbies at the Denison house discussing voter groups including ex soldiers and laborers, and claims of gains among black voters and Hoosier workers. It mentions weather delaying a county parade and Harrison visit details, plus remarks from Rhody Shiel and Newt about securing votes and the need to avoid disloyalty.
Chairman Harding defended delaying the parade citing a Chicago crowd in a noon statement. The Commercial Travelers' Republican club will meet at the Grand Hotel parlora at 4 PM Saturday to plan for the big bummers' day on Oct. 20.
A garbled dialogue describes disruptive Jay speakers in a hotel. A ballboy recalls one incident where a speaker demanded a bath, alcohol, and odd requests, while another claimed voice-strengthening advice and confusion over toe nails and scissors. The tale ends with a profanity-laced exit.
At Princess Anne Maryland a canoe accident near the mouth of the Wicomico river killed Mrs Kemmerman of Dorchester county and three Kemmerman children. Mr Kemmerman and Mrs Phillips survived after a rough capsize while Phillips rescued others.
In Colpspra District of Columbia a mixed race couple faced charges for living as man and wife. They admitted marriage but miscegenation laws risked penalties. The woman swore she had negro blood, causing a mistrial after the jury failed to reach a verdict.
The application of W D Ellis for a writ of habeas corpus was argued by City prosecutor Smith and Attorneys Davis and Forkner before Judge Howe. The test was mainly on the validity of the ordinance prohibiting concert saloons. Judge Howe took the matter under advisement until Monday.
Last week saw 73 real estate transfers totaling 128722 dollars. The largest deal was United States Mortgage Co to William Bushman at the corner of St Wayne Avenue and St Mary Street for 16000 dollars. Twenty eight building permits were issued with a total value of 25915 dollars.
D F Alexander died from a self inflicted gunshot wound that occurred when he threw his overcoat in a car last week. He died Saturday afternoon at St Vincent's hospital and will be shipped home to Frankfort by Fianner.
The Saturday game between Boston and Indianapolis was delayed due to rain, delaying the schedule and forcing rescheduling.
A collection of brief quips from Louisville Recorder Merchant Traveler Boston Post Ocean and Lowwell Citizen noting political campaign digs fare collecting humor weather comparisons and money observations.
The article notes Sir Charles Warren plans bloodhounds may fail to find clues as London police face blame for ineffectiveness. It urges merging City of London and Metropolitan forces and favors trained investigators over resident officers amid fears the killer remains at large. It also questions if the murderer could be a woman.
News From Haughville reports Henry Lindsey and Frank Henderson clashed in William Kissell's saloon. Henderson suffered a broken arm from a billiard cue blow. Lindsey had a hearing before Justice Martin, was released without bond, then disappeared. John Athy near Mount Jeckean died of heart disease. Republican club planned a parade despite postponement. Local business growth noted as hardware and feed stores move into new Emerica building.
Firemen at headquarters escaped serious harm after a route error on New Jersey street caused a ditch hazard. The hook and ladder wagon crossed with a horse bruised. the following chemical unit saw a horse fall and the driver tossed from his seat.
Jacob Eckert, father of Charles Eckert injured in an accident on the Fair land and Martinsville branch of the Big Four railroad near Morgantown on August 8, sues in superior court Saturday morning seeking 25000 alleging permanent incapacity for labor. A $15000 fire at Abbotsford, Wis., Oct 6 destroyed a hotel and railroad station, with losses reported at 15090.
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