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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1888
Page
1
The Boston Mail Pouch on the Michigan Southern line to Chicago was opened and rifled between Cleveland and Chicago. About $15,020 in first class matter vanished as clerks deny involvement and investigators suspect regular employees.
New York suffrage candidate Mrs. Cynthia Leonard Saye declares marriage a hopeless failure after 25 years and eight children. She says she separated from her husband ten years ago and compares married life to servitude. She supports anti marriage restrictions to protect the community. She plans to take a marriage stamp in two or three days.
Wabash Indiana, Oct 25 A dunkard gathering in Huntington County was struck by a bout of illness after croton oil was found in the communal soup. Suspects are under investigation as the incident threatens the group’s peaceful image.
Dr David Neff seeks 5000 damages from Citizens street railway after a sudden car start threw him while boarding via the rear step last month. He was dragged 50 feet and seriously injured at the corner West and Washington streets.
Letters from Louisiana and North Carolina warn that northern help is essential to prevent disaster as both writers claim negroes are coerced into voting the Democratic ticket by financial pressure rather than violence.
Mrs Kass Chase Sprague, staying at the Fifth Avenue Hotel, met with the executors of Roscoe Conkling's estate in New York to seek a compromise. She aims to recover value from securities left in Conkling's care that were later invested and failed, noting Conkling paid interest up to his death.
Brooklyn reports Captain Hoxey, paymaster at the navy yard, committed suicide at his Patterson New Jersey residence during Wednesday night. He had been mentally unbalanced by the recent death of his wife. He was a son of the late General Thes Hoxey. Death and fever reports follow in Jacksonville Florida with new cases and deaths, including Enterprise, and a man named Ed Kelly dies in Kregele hospital after an epileptic seizure.
Chris F. Brink, the democratic recorder elect, assumed office Thursday and celebrated with two barrels of apples and a host of fine Havanas. He will keep Ben Franklin as chief clerk for now, with clerical changes planned soon. Demmies Day in Cincinnati draws about 100000 Democrats for exposition events.
Justice Smock presided as Augustus Bartlow faced a charge of stealing a bail dog from Barney Bowman. Bowman testified the dog was given to him over a year ago with a pup promise. Bartlow denied ownership and was discharged. The session also saw a vargrant plea, a theft-for-work sentence, and several fines for drunkenness and vagrancy.
A wealth-packed gathering of Minneapolis Republicans hears Doritus Morrisa, Pillsbury, and Washburn discuss saving Indiana for Harrison. Terrill of Indianapolis urges large funds from local millionaires to support Indiana and Connecticut, with plans to purchase floating votes and blunt Matt Quay’s New York bluff.
Harry J. Carrick a dairyman on Michigan road south of Fall Creek attempted suicide after a scolding by his wife. He was disarmed, swallowed laudanum under a creek bridge, found unconscious, and survived after medical aid.
County recorder Will F. Keay leaves office after four years as Thursday Christian F. Frink assumes control. Friends express regret. Mixed items: Carlisle predicts Democratic ticket victory. labor receivership ruling due Friday. Elkhart Carriage Co. incorporations. Spooner to speak for Harrison. health board closes fiscal year. local hospitals praised for sanitation. Accidents and lawsuits include a foundry burn injury, cabinet company damages suit, deserter found, and a water pipe damage claim at Windsor block.
A large but reportedly uneven Labor Day procession in Indiana drew thousands despite shorter crowds than expected. Delegations from Kokomo, Richmond, Johnson County and many towns marched past committee rooms, while Democratic leaders faced tight security and internal debates on candidate choices with Judge Jordan and Chairman Jewett commenting on the campaign dynamics.
In New York on October 25 bets flood the gubernatorial race. C. B. Hickox bets 25,000 on Harrison while brokers and turf figures shift holdings. Andrew McClellan bets over 10,000 on Cleveland and Henry Willis backs Harrison. Wagers spread across Brooklyn and Manhattan as Hill challenges Cleveland with varied odds and large city support.
In Lawrenceburg Indiana on October 25 a rabid dog ran loose biting multiple animals. Fred Weisburg killed 16 rabies symptoms dogs, a sow bit and killed, cows bitten, and a heifer slain, with widespread fear among residents.
A Hartford travelers association policy led John Zuber to sue after a dream where he fell from a window during sleep and broke his leg. The policy clause exempts the company if the holder is asleep when the accident occurs. The jury returned a verdict for Zuber. Amusements note a theater opening and several marriages ending in divorce, including Marietta Jacoba and Mary Grigsby seeking custody amid alleged cruelty and drunkenness.
George Rhodius, a young Indianapolis man, is said by the San Francisco Chronicle to rival Freddie Gebhardt through persistent pursuit of Lillian Tyeon of Rice University’s Evangeline company. Rhodius is visiting California for pleasure after meeting the young woman. The report notes Rhodius’s pursuit follows a chance encounter.
An elderly recluse named John was discovered dead in a Crescent cave his body badly mutilated in a style reminiscent of the Whitechapel murders. Local authorities seek leads as investigators examine the cabin and surrounding area.
Mrs. Alexander sues for divorce from her convict husband Alexander in a sensational Indianapolis case linked to the Johnson attempt on her life. Reports recount meetings with Jesse Johnson, alleged payments, and police inaction, with Johnson never charged despite the attempted murder.
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