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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1888
Page
1
In Chicago on October 13 a large riot near a streetcar line injured many and led to about a dozen arrests. A rock shattered a car, sparking a brutal clash as police intervened and strikers intensified the fight, with authorities fearing further trouble.
Chicago observers report on West side strike actions with all strikers resuming work after a meeting promised by Yerkes offering better terms. The rival claim of renewed strike enters the scene with Yerkes demanding trial by divisions. detectives detain three men amid bomb findings on North Side.
The baseball season closes with New York likely to win the pennant at .646, Chicago second, Philadelphia third, and Detroit and Boston in chase. Indiana, once hopeful, ends with uncertain prospects as rain and late telegraph reports affect standings. The Hoosiers linger east for exhibition games in Brooklyn and Jersey City before returning home.
Indiana forecast indicates light rain this morning followed by Saturday evening clearing. A cooler, fair spell is expected Saturday night into Sunday with lighter winds and dry conditions.
In Washington Mrs. Cleveland resumes official duties as wire whispers note a series of political voices. Luke Coyne warns Yerkes roads in other cities may face strikes while Senator Sherman says Republicans are sure of Indiana and New York. Kieng Kow will test U S exclusion at Montreal with Canadian government aid. he declares British subject status.
In Columbus Indiana on a Friday night masked robbers frightened Mrs McCoombs into unconsciousness and looted $100 hidden in an organ before dousing carpets with coal oil and igniting the house. Mrs McCoombs recovered enough to wake her husband and boarders who barely escaped with their lives as firefighters doused the blaze.
A riff on city governance as a councilman becomes the subject of a mock phrenologist’s profile describing traits such as restlessness ambition appetite memory temperament and independence. The caricature plays on public awe and curiosity about officials in a bygone era.
Cincinnati Oct 13. Rev Burch pastor of Union colored Baptist church was jailed for obtaining money under false pretenses. Investigators allege he unknowingly aided a large mining company scam run by several men of color who deceived at least 3059 from victims who bought shares upon his recommendation. The pastor was misled by forged letters.
Word from Havana reports the cigarmakers in New York have ended a weeks long strike and returned to work. Details of the settlement are not yet known, but the workers have resumed their duties after creating turmoil in the city.
Washington observers note a steady clerk turnout at the Arlington house on Saturday. Investigation shows W. H. Barnum occupied the room as clerks came in response to a special invitation, but the total cost remains unknown.
New York on October 13 reports Bolt Secrety Fairchild and Speaker Carlisle addressed a Wall Street business men's democratic meeting Saturday. The demonstration drew a large crowd but was not as imposing as the previous presidential election rally.
Sorpon Oct. 13. It is possible that the French poor will be sent to Canada as arrangements are now being made. Not less than 2,000 persons have applied to the French government to be sent to Canada.
James Dunn an 80 year old man died after eviction from the Singleton estates at Louisen. He was placed in a barn by friends where exposure caused his death according to reports dated October 18. The incident highlights the harsh consequences of eviction.
Metropolitan police sergeant Andrew Sauers is suspended from duty on grave charges of intoxication and assault after an incident with Samuel Shelly at a boarding house on Georgia Street near Illinois Street. Prosecutor Wright and Mayor Denny were involved, and Sauers faced questioning before the mayor with the case continuing briefly before Sauers was suspended and Officer Laporte filled in.
Lorpon reports startling Times case developments with Sir Richard Webster and Sir Henry James not appearing for the Times. Citizens note a depot ordinance requiring a ten foot wide footway along Illinois Street near the depot and access through a tunnel. Bruce Carr misses in parade accounts while Al Darnell schedules a Tuesday afternoon inquiry into a sugar investigation.
Edward Huffdran sent to the pen Friday night. Judge Taylor grants a divorce to Mary F Kegrice and custody of children. Mrs Edna Schaffee Noble to lecture at the YMCA. La Fountaine gas and oil files for incorporation with $6000 stock. Plymouth Institute marks fifth year with open meeting Oct 17. Kid’s injury suit over Equite Paradox horse act seeks damages. Indianapolis fisher club concert planned Sunday. Mrs W A Guiching robbed at Union station. Maggie Glass verdict for $13.59 against Brosnan Bros. City committee on streets and alleys to meet Saturday. Thomas Alice reported dead.
Indiana voters prepare for November 6 with watchdogs from both parties guarding polls thirty day residency rules to curb fraud. Harding defends parade timing amid political tension as Shelbyville hosts a large Prohibition rally featuring national figures and local politicos.
A New York dispatch details Democratic money and religious influence in Indiana as Blaine returns to lead a campaign. Col. Dudley, key to the drive, is ill with typhoid fever but improving. Col. Busey and Bishop Newman linked to Methodist and Campbellite efforts to secure support for Harrison in a renewed Indianapolis effort. Wariness remains over the exact channel and agents to mobilize allied churches.
Con Collins faced the mayor on a whipping charge against his wife. He claimed Democratic ward politics and a drinking issue influenced the arrest, offered as an excuse that he did not remember last Wednesday. The mayor imposed 25 dollars and costs plus thirty days in the workhouse for aggravation. In a separate matter Martin Hood, charged with shooting Morris Kelly, was arrested and his case adjourned to October 17, with Pettiford and a brother to be tried if the injured party appeals.
In Detroit on October 3 a private wedding of Miss Annie Lothrop and Baron Huene followed a public ceremony. The baron did not understand English at the public rite, answered in French, while the private German Lutheran service at the Lothrop home proceeded with the minister unable to converse in German French or Russian.
Michigan cauliflower sells at 5 cents per head while radishes are scarce at two bunches for a nickel. Lettuce 20 cents a pound, spinach 40 cents peck, pumpkins 10 to 20 cents each, Hubbard squashes 16 to 20 cents, cranberries 12 cents a quart or two quarts per quarter, quinces scarce with large California boxes about $3 for three, sorghum molasses 50 to 60 cents per gallon, cider 26 to 30 cents per gallon. Young turkeys fattening for Thanksgiving at 15 cents per pound, dressed chickens same price, ducks 14 cents per pound, eggs 20 cents a dozen, butter 20 to 25 cents per pound.
Judge Walker-Saturday morning heard Otto Huffman petition for modification of his divorce decree awarding custody to his wife last spring. Huffman claimed the mother cannot support the child and sought custody in a modification proceeding.
Ten thousand attend services for Mud Run disaster victims in Pleasant Valley with police guarding approaches to a small church. Twenty six bodies laid to rest. twenty five priests officiated. Father Kernan preached. crowds swelled from neighboring towns and farms. many fainted as coffins entered separate graves.
In Wilkes Barre East Mounts a surge of funerals follows the deadly Mud Run accident. Officials admit they cannot yet determine the cause but vow a full inquiry to assign blame. The death toll nears seventy as towns along the line mourn and injured patients succumb. Fracas at the Denison house reflects volatile political tensions amid Cleveland town sentiments.
Officials say Houghville will enjoy its largest spring boom yet thanks to rail links and natural gas. A Winger company scout favored the suburb as a building site. In a separate incident John Hughs and Patsy Welsh, intoxicated, forced Albert Pahud to serve drinks before being arrested on bonds of 769.
Realty market east and west held steady with no standout features. County records show 85 transfers in the past week totaling $127,470.14. Building permits numbered 23 costing $19,425, averaging $850. The two largest deeds were for Mrs. Van Day’s frame residence on Broadway near Ninth Street and for Lichtenberg Bros.’ brick storeroom on Obiost, each at $2,000.
The 153d regiment enjoyed their reunion at Kokomo Friday. Smith Bros. large cooperage shop and contents burned Friday at LaPorte. Saw mill of Kimbrough Brees at Fairmount burned to the ground Friday morning. Loss about 10062 dollars. House of Silas Newby rear Arcadia burned. Loss 3000 dollars.
The official bulletin at 6 p m Friday night shows no change in the scourge. New cases 66 and deaths 4, bringing totals to 3 485 cases and 308 deaths. Among deaths two were colored. of new cases 47 were colored and 19 white.
The Joes cracker bakers will raise prices 37¢ per pound next Monday, lifting the wholesale price of standard butter crackers. Breid bakers hold firm on price. In other notes, James Shields, night postal clerk, confesses to robbing western mail pouches Thursday night after joining the post office in September under civil service rules. Lawn Chara ab Wim, L. Elder's.
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