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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1888
Page
1
Corinth & Co of Chicago led the pig lead trust and failed amid efforts to corner the market. Attachments totaling hundreds of thousands of dollars were issued. liabilities run about 300000. The wreck of a Pittsburgh area accident also kills one, fatally injures others, with 150 wounded.
The Labor Signal injunction case appeared before Special Judge Ritter Friday morning with John Bodenwiller the first witness, detailing the cooperative printing company’s structure and solvent condition. He noted the lack of formal meeting records, a lease obtained without full director attendance, and predicted the trial will extend into next week, while Mayor Denny ruled that general reputation alone cannot convict in prostitution charges and that specific acts or associations must be proven.
Philadelphia report details a brutal early Friday morning shooting on the Lehigh Valley railroad. Paymaster Alex McClure and a companion were found slain by the roadside, both riddled with bullets. McClure carried about $25,000 in envelopes, the valise opened and money missing. Investigators suspect road employees in the double homicide and robbery as the bodies lay gruesomely covered in dirt and blood.
Detective Grady arrested Joh N Murray and others charged with stealing 30 dollars worth of clothing from F E McFadden and Harry Mullen. A continuance moved to Saturday in police court. Tom VanCleave held for grand jury after examination for stealing an $8 watch from Henry Branford. He says he bought the watch the same day it was stolen. John Duffy to be heard Saturday for stealing an overcoat from Wilbur Elliott. Drowned While Intoxicated describes John Winaky, a cooper, found in hydraulic canal in decomposition after disappearing on Tuesday night of the democratic rally. Found $55 in his pocket. cause of death: drowning while intoxicated. Winsky was a bachelor.
In a Thurman party area a gang of pickpockets operated Thursday. Detectives captured 11 at once. Sheriff Butler fired at night but hit a bystander in the foot. the thief escaped by throwing ricks.
A prisoner known as Waters faced a jury, with the court noting a verdict of guilty in a burglary charge around 10:30. He has prior time north for similar offenses, with references to a term in 1884 and earlier incidents.
Willie Andrews, a Blaine area pickpocket, was convicted by the mayor on a Friday morning after his statements contradicted earlier testimony. He claimed his parents lived on a farm near Peru, then Chicago, and received a $50 fine plus costs and 30 days in the workhouse with a suggestion of possible perjury charges after serving the sentence of 87 days.
The Belmont suburb plans a streetcar line crossing the river at Kentucky-avenue bridge and routing via River-avenue Morris-st Reisner-st to the schoolhouse. West Indianapolis has 8,000 residents and 1,160 acres with over 609 voters in two precincts. School enrollment is about 475 with 325 in actual attendance and a two-year high school course.
Judge Taylor heard argument in the L. O. of H cage case over a shoewing by Treasurer Thompson. Denny and Daily for the receiver and Duncan and Smith for the treasurer discussed appointing an expert to examine the books, which the judge did not view as necessary. A balance of 417 dollars remains indisputably due the receiver.
Jacksonville official bulletin shows 29 new cases and one death on Thursday. Total to date 3,602 cases and 822 deaths. Government officials discuss authority to enter private dwellings for thorough disinfection and destruction of potentially infected articles.
F B McFadden and Harry Mullen’s room in the Grand Opera house block was burglarized Wednesday night of clothing theft. Foppiano and Farmer waived examination on prize fighting charges. cases sent to grand jury with Foppiano on bond. Lizzie Noland seeks divorce from Pary Noland and custody of Luella. Mike Rosendolen held in Cincinnati on a theft charge from Boris Adler. Labor Signal case trial postponed due to defense absence. Judge Irwin sentences Charles Joes to one year and D A Allen to the same for petit larceny.
Chicago reports the romance of Henry Ashburton of Leeds England who, while stranded at Standing Rock Agency Dakota Territory, married a Sioux girl under local law after she kissed him repeatedly. The marriage was performed Wednesday by Sioux tradition, deemed legal by the tribe though dismissed as a fleeting alliance by onlookers.
At Edwardsport barbecue, Oct 19, William Watson shot and killed Tom Mason and fled. In Indianapolis, Conried's Opera Company opened with Vice-Admiral at Grand, praised cast and costumes despite late arrival. Matinees priced 25 and 50 cents. other local rail and theater notes follow, plus a bank wreck trial postponement and Mills bill petition.
A Sun reporter gathered spontaneous local opinions on the 1880 presidential race. Politicians like Huston, Shegrin, Michener, Jewett, Dine, and Manning favored Harrison or Cleveland based on tariff stance and party loyalty. Casts from Bowlus to Judge Martindale show Indiana tilting. Democrats postpone one hundred committee meeting to Monday for strategic talks.
Five police officers went to Peru to maintain order at a barbecue and faced a mob of pickpockets. Detective Thornton and others helped restrain criminals as crowds robbed passengers on a train. Sergt. Quigley was severely injured and remains in critical condition at home. None of the assailants were arrested. Superintendent Travis warned against future country gatherings without aid.
Oct 19 report from Augusta Maine details Mrs James G Blaine Jr and her party arriving in town and staying at a hotel while James Jr is absent. Sources say the wife seeks personal effects to aid a looming divorce and that the case will be vigorously prosecuted.
Vincennes Ind Oct 19 The jury in the state case against Sylvester Grubb for the murder of Gertrude Downey at the Princeton fair returned a verdict of murder in the first degree and fixed the penalty at hanging. The plea of insanity failed. Grubb shot Downey three times when she spurned his attentions. The trial opened Oct 12 on a venue change from Gibson county. A motion for new trial will be made. Also notes on the Orphans Home Matrons meeting, Indiana. Weather bulletin warns of rain and then a cold wave signed by Greely. Obituaries: Ella Enos and Emma Webb.
Report describes George Lusk delivering a box containing a cooked kidney to Dr Openshaw at London Hospital. A note claimed the kidney came from a woman slain by a fiend, with a warning to wait longer. Authorities task Scotland Yard with tracing the parcel’s postmark and handwriting.
Chairman Huston claims a confidential letter warns Republicans of planned Democratic fabrications and forgery to undermine the campaign. He urges circulation of the claim that Democrats are well funded and ready to colonize voters to rally GOP support. He says the Sentinel printed a facsimile and expresses obligation for the disclosure.
New York reporters recount Buck Ewing rallying the Giants after St. Louis won the previous game. The decisive Thursday clash featured Keefe versus King, with New York taking an early lead, then a high scoring turn with St. Louis rallying and a final one run separating the teams as the ninth inning closed.
Fragmentary OCR text promotes Warner's Log Cabin Sara parilia as a blood purifying remedy. Claims health benefits and a large market bottle, with promotional language about immediate glow of health.
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