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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1888
Page
1
Canals Oct 17 reports the steamer City of Calais sunk at the unloading wharf after a petroleum blast in the holds. About 25 persons perish as the ship went down before escape could be made, with efforts underway to recover the bodies and assess the heavy loss.
An explosion during a hunting party near QuinErc killed Count Rial, found dead with a note claiming debt burdens of about £15,000. Separate report notes the Grand Lodge of the Independent Order of Good Templars opening its annual session in Mishawaka with Grand Chief Eli Miller addressing the group and 4,600 members in the state.
Judge Walker concluded the Ellis divorce case Wednesday granting the husband a decree on the cross-complaint. Custody of the child Babe remains unresolved after Mrs Ellis allegedly abducted the child. Mrs Stevens is freed from contempt liability for allowing the child’s access. A relative pledged $50 with the court to aid recovery efforts.
Judge Walker heard the Ellis divorce and the Hills babe kidnapping case together but did not finish. Roscoa Ellis testified that Mrs. Ellis frequented ill fame resorts while the wife, absent, was represented and cruelty evidence was offered. Proceedings resume Wednesday to conclude the case.
Charleston dispatch describes T Quey patenting a local railway concept with a car suspended in air by a guiding wire from poles, wheels atop the car, and electricity as motive power. Naples reports the warship Umberto launched during Emperor William’s visit amid festive displays. William Reed burned by gas at Castle Engine Works. no strike danger cited as local repairs resume.
Drs Morrizs Iowa Oct 17 Miss Lena Chapin 20 daughter of a county family endures a wave of outrages by two unknown men near Ute. Abduction attempts on Sept 24 and Oct 2, with gagging and threats over money. Oct 12 a grain sale drew 500 men. later she was abducted and abused before being found after searching tracks and broken dishes. Her uncle offers rewards as 400 men scour the area.
Daniel Willmer owner of a saloon and grocery at 566 W Washington st faced charges for operating without city or county licenses since Sept 13. He paid fees but claimed poverty. mayor set fines of 20 and costs state case and 5 and costs city case. Thomas Camp accused of assault with a dented stew pan. mayor told him to take the pan home. Other locals Garrett Paley Mike Faiey Joe Foppiano Louis Williams Louis Lynn Henry Goliath Emma Bradley mentioned with various charges and outcomes.
Henry F. Thompson supreme treasurer of the United Order of Honor filed a report to Judge Taylor detailing a 9000 shortage on the order’s books. He claims lost vouchers for 2000 and 3000 dollar checks, seeks credits, and asserts authority over disputed payments including death benefits and mileage.
Montreal report says a well dressed young man entered a Quebec bank, placed a wrapped box on the floor, stood on it, and seized a pile of bills from the teller before fleeing. The exact amount is uncertain, estimated between five and six thousand six hundred dollars. Police link the robber to a previous New York theft and an escape from a New York court. A separate New York World Championship game section notes a scoreless first inning before New York and St Louis each tallying runs.
Incoming dispatches report a planned political upheaval in France dissolving the current ministry. Separate notes from America recount coincidences in two young Iowa men’s deaths, both twenty seven, married same day, and wives dying within a day of each other. In Canada Cartwright’s Toronto speech weighs annexation with careful, calm delivery. In Ohio three township votes to impose a two percent subsidy tax on the E and R line were defeated.
Reports from Haughville recount a sea fight night with residents noting the event in bed. Legal action includes Onis Coldeway suing James O Shea for 160 dollars, to be heard by Justice Martin. A nearby accident injures Michael Moran and his wife near Haughville. News also mentions canal bank leasing by President Ingalls of the Big Four for 380000 dollars at 6 percent to alter Monon traffic into the city, Elopement of saloonist L A Mont with widow Gussie Warner, and Jacksonville pandemic updates with 23 new cases and two deaths reported.
The Sun’s exclusive account of a Denison house gathering by Republicans and Gen. Harrison sparks widespread debate. Huston avoids his desk as factions dispute legitimacy of the meeting, with reports of money concerns and internal rifts widening among Indiana and national committees. A Knights of Labor circular denouncing Gould circulates, provoking suspensions and a brewing crisis that could reshape party dynamics. Gov. Foraker joins the Garfield club in Columbus amid the political fallout.
A secret Indiana Republican meeting at New Denison House discussed breaking from the national committee to fund a self-reliant state campaign for Harrison. Speaker Huston urged local fundraising, warning that without large local support the national committee would undermine Indiana. Harrison urged energetic, statewide effort, while details of a Watterson league funds flow were noted. Also notes on Sgt. Miller J. Laporte’s opposition to voting for Harrison due to kinship, and brief local notices on a gaming debt suit and a child burned by matches in Valparaiso.
A city delegation escorted by the Columbia club and a 100 strong glee club plus about 200 members left Union station for the Denison house. At 3:00 p.m. the crowd moved to Gen. Harrison's residence and speeches followed at 3:30. Gov. Foraker is slated to speak Wednesday night at Tomlinson hall.
In PrrtseurG on Oct 17 a brutal quarrel among puddlers at the Valley rolling mills ended when Mike Burns struck Jack Walters with a red hot shovel. Walters was fatally burned and crushed, his head and shoulders mutilated before Burns was jailed.
William Kelly remains hospitalized after being shot at Three Notch road as Martin Hood Chris Hood and Pettiford await trial for intent to kill. Chris Hood posted bond after admitting use of a revolver while authorities say a shotgun load also caused injuries. Defense seeks return of weapons. mayor defers to police officials over jurisdiction.
New York October 17 secret rejoicing at democratic headquarters centers on Irish American votes. If Cleveland can win back this group he would carry New York state. A retaliatory message aided this shift but a Republican announcement that it was not serious unsettles some Irish voters. Congress adjournment may come this week and a joint committee plans to question the president about retaliatory schemes including Canada.
The rumor recurs that King George of France will abdicate. Weather notes for Indiana predict cooler conditions with a warming trend by Thursday.
The Labor Signal libel suit is continued until next Monday. Stories cover arrests for pickpocketing, Indiana day at the Cincinnati exposition with Gov. Gray, and a sermon to printers. A depot restaurant employee dodges a would be thief, while a 10 word ad offer appears for 30 cents in Tae Sun.
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