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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1888
Page
1
A local Erie freight stopped for water was struck by a fast freight. one man killed instantly and four wounded, two fatally, as a passenger train crashed into the wreck. Wreckage strewn across the tracks with cars torn to pieces.
A South Carolina letter warns that a Cleveland victory would ease debt while Harrison’s election could force the state to pay 39 million in special tax bonds. The note cites red ink circulars urging Cleveland and recalls Thurman opposing the war and praise for Cleveland.
Reports from New York on October 24 detail feverish election bets at the Hoffman House and surrounding spots. Bets reach 500 to 450 on Hill and Harrison, with odd wagers and costumes proposed if Cleveland or Harrison win. Influential figures include H M Kinklebaum of Chicago and bookmakers A M Burton and Pippenhein.
A Sun reporter is admitted through guarded doors at Democratic headquarters as judges report a lively scene with claims of leading polls. Republicans push organization with minimal spending while committees coordinate efforts and speculate on Indiana results and potential turnout ahead of November 6.
Charles Bbann a Boston post office clerk is in strong case against him for stealing letters from the mails. At arrest he had 12 letters in his pockets and he made a partial confession. Bbann, born French, once served in the Hoglish Navy, later worked for Indian Steam Ship Co. He later served Charles Sumner as a body servant until Sumner’s death and then joined the post office. He is fluent in several languages.
New York City canvassing efforts reveal two independent checks on residents and housing, cross referencing city directories and last year’s registry to identify eligible voters. Officials describe rechecking vacant rooms and recently occupied buildings to prevent fraudulent registrations before election day.
Cleveland reports the missing treasurer Thomas Axworthy, last seen in Montreal on Oct 2, with authorities tracing movements east and west. Officials seek private delinquencies and assets to satisfy bondsmen as the $150,000 shortage unsettles Democratic efforts to replace Congressman Foran.
A Boston dispatched report states John Weisman killed himself in Boston after learning the woman he married through a matrimonial paper was not the girl he believed. He shot himself in the head in a fatal act of despair triggered by the mistaken match blamed on the matrimonial advert.
A Toronto Globe report alleges that the Globe accuses Sir John McDonald, the premier, of treason for conspiring against the people due to obstructions to the Red River railway. A New York dispatch notes the claim from an afternoon paper.
The forty first annual evangelical Lutheran synod of Indiana opened at the English Lutheran Church with Rev D A Kuhn delivering the opening address and sermon The treasurer reports total contributions of 2764 63 used for educational missionary and religious work Rev J W Kapp of Richmond elected president and Rev W H Dolbeer and Jobin H Obr re elected secretary and treasurer Officers were chosen in the afternoon session plus general business Rev C T McDaniel to preach on Missions that night A union of Methodist young people will organize at Roberts Park church next Friday evening under D B E Walrath with talks by Rev W F Sheridan and J P McNealy Officers for one year to be elected Rumor says Flint glass manufacturers prepare for a trust
Fire and damage reported Wednesday morning at Hart’s edge store on 57 Be Washington Street. Lovely Lane church hosts a festival Wednesday and Thursday evenings to raise funds to liquidate a debt. Republican and Democratic candidates welcome and will have a chance to speak as desired.
John McEntee faced the mayor on a charge of taking a new pair of pants from Frank A. Weiland of 8914 Massachusetts Ave. Weiland attended and testified reluctantly, McEntee denied a sworn defense, and he was committed for grand jury action. Pat Manly faced a liquor charge with venue changes and was sent to Justice Alford after a prior fine. John Donahue was discharged after Sadie Zimmerman testified of rude conduct and attempted hatchet use. Louis Williams’s shooting case progressed with an alibi tied to a Shelbyville barbecue, the case adjourned to Exiday. Tony Murphy, jailed as a pickpocket, had vague evidence and resides on Beck Street.
Mrs Alfred Potts stored a ham and butter in a refrigerator when a stranger asked for change. The items vanished and a neighbor advised visiting the M C As lunch room where the Potts found boiled ham and butter served. He wonders if coincidence or unconscious help was involved.
Rushville prisoners John Monahan H Woodcock and James Smullen remain at large after breaking jail by smashing cell rocks. W A Edwards is confined for rape. In Moore’s Hill Dearborn county locals discuss burial of Hannah Ellis from Bellevue Kentucky. The vault door proved too narrow so burial occurred immediately with a five foot wide grave and ten men lowering the coffin.
Judge Maxwell granted Effie Bruce a divorce custody of a child and settlement of property after alleging Walter Bruce seized his wife’s fortune of 100000 by fraud and forgery and fled to Canada. The filing cites gross neglect of duty as well. In Indiana a Blaine placard issue is noted with a rival quip. Also Jacksonville reports 83 new cases of disease with one death and 3372 total cases to date. resignations of volunteer physicians to be tendered Thursday. See page 2 for real estate offers.
William Helms was arrested by Officer Farrell for idling and for felonious conduct in a saloon and convicted Monday. The incident sparked further prosecutions as Al Lynn filed against Farrell for profanity in Justice Johnson’s court. Hoffbauer and his two sons were later arrested for interfering with an officer. Lynn was tried by the mayor, who discharged him and dismissed the Hoffbauers’ interference charges.
The annual inspection party led by Mr. Peck arrived in Indianapolis Tuesday and left Wednesday morning. Gov Gray and staff along with the Hendricks club will take a C H and D special to Cincinnati Thursday morning for the exposition on Democratic day. Democracy is expected to be lively. Wa Hughes of Savannah Florida and Western railway noted Florida business should recover after January 1. The Matson Zouaves and other groups will join Gov Gray and the Hendricks club in the Cincinnati trip.
The Sun reports Theodore Fleischmann, a bigamist, did not stay at Miss Whalen’s home before the wedding contrary to rumors. He visited occasionally, denied the allegations, and left the house after 1 30 am. He was seen again the next morning and again Saturday night, after which he disappeared.
Michael McManamon, injured in a Morrow street runaway, suffered head bruises and ear damage and resides on Riverside Avenue where he works as a foreman. John Skelding, Ohio tool-maker, will speak on Friday night October 26 at Wahil's Hall on day’s issues. Local plants cut car output to one per day. spoke factory laid off workers. Voter strength favors Democrats by 35 and Republicans by 50 in town results.
Sporting matters note ongoing races at Washington, Cincinnati remaining in the association, Tim Keefe's arm failing may end his season. Tener to report on the Australian ball tour for a Pittsburgh paper. a large handicap billiard contest started in New Orleans this Monday.
PiTserrg Oct 28 The coke war is over and the price will be advanced at once. A special fast flyer for Cincinnati departs tomorrow at 8 30 am. The governor and staff will ride this train along with the Randricks club. Fare two dollars round trip.
New York reports Augie I Newman detailing dire conditions among Utah Mormon women at the convention. She describes two young sisters aged sixteen and fourteen, each with a baby and both wives of their father, plus a man who had multiple marriages within his family including his mother and grandmother.
The Labor Signal libel matter before Special Judge Ritter reached argument after Bodenmiller testified three days as complainants’ witness. He admitted Democratic state committee ordered 4000 copies weekly at one cent each and that Democratic county committee held large investments in the Signal. Defence offered no witnesses. decision due Wednesday if arguments finish.
The Honorable Cal Darnell adjourned his sugar investigation last Tuesday to meet again in a week. When reporters arrived no Cal or committee members appeared, sparking theories about his absence. One seas presumes Cal chased a jack rabbit by salt on its tail as an explanation.
The article portrays Attorney-general Michener as a large man who travels on ham sandwiches with heavy meals and cigars. He avoids stairs in hotels, travels with a grip, and often sits multiple seats. The Olive Branch English Lutheran Synod session opens with delays and ordinations planned, while a separate case ends with a mayoral ruling on a concert saloon.
Charles W. Smith attorney for Secretary Duden and Treasurer Thompson of the LL. O. of H. filed an entry under Judge Taylor's Thurs day order to authorize the receiver to sue the supreme president and trustees to test their disbursement powers. Attorney Denny disagreed with Smith's entry, and the judge removed them from the process saying he will write it himself.
Weather and poor profits force the home team to disband Tuesday afternoon with most players returning home. Players show willingness to return next season, while Jack Glasscock credits past performance to weak club rather than management. He calls for a strengthened squad. New York and St Louis teams passed through en route to St Louis as Van der Ahe vents about umpiring and Day comments that his Giants far outrank the association pennant winners.
In Cleveland on October 23 a meeting of Thomas Axworthy's bondsmen Senator Henry B. Payne and J. H. Wade Jr. secured attachments totaling half a million dollars. Additional garnishments and bank seizures followed as investigators tie Axworthy to a wheat deal. Minnesota state educators later reported Clinton Oxford and Zionsville high schools to prepare students for state institutions.
Amanda W. Calvert of Pike township sues Cornelius Riggins for $5000 alleging fraud over a 60-acre land tract. Trial set in Jaiga Howe's room on Tuesday. Parlor Goods at Win, L., Bider's.
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