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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1888
Page
1
London reports a shocking Monrovia crime where two game keeper daughters were found murdered in a lonely forest. The bodies were mutilated with a long iron weapon through the abdomen, pinned to the ground, and a discarded lover is suspected. A dog belonging to the keeper lay slain beside them.
Ottawa on October 26 reports growing agitation in the northwest over the Red River Railway dispute. Indignation meetings form as pacific railway refuses a right of way across its tracks. Authorities say no crossing by river line. People plan to aid Red River while government orders troops to be ready on short notice.
Six assailants attacked a North Side street car as it moved downtown during the strike. The conductor fired twice, wounding one man in the leg and fatally shooting another in the head. The gravely injured man became delirious and is not expected to live. the conductor was arrested.
London papers on Friday mock Minister West calling him a dotard and suggest his act will harm Cleveland. Some claim Republicans hoodwinked the veteran into writing a political epitaph before his demise.
New York dispatch reports Mrs Blaine Jr ill and strained. Mathen of Peoria derides Jim Blaine as cowardly. In Lowell a jury awards Mrs Mary Beales damages against A H Thompson for spreading tales causing her husband to leave. Other notes include a streetcar crash injury report and shop notices with local names.
Special Judge Ritter ruled in the Labor Signal injunction and receivership suit Friday morning in favor of the plaintiff. He ordered a receiver appointed to oversee Gruelle Bodenmiller and barred publication of a paper under a similar name. The decision details the co operative printing company’s losses, lack of records, and irregular lease actions.
In a Friday police court session Mayor Denny dismissed assault and battery with intent to kill charges against John Pettiford Martin and Chris Hood arising from the Morris Kelly case on the Three Notch road. Four continuances were granted at the prosecutor’s request over defense objections. The prosecutor produced a doctor’s certificate and cited other witnesses as needed, but all charges were dismissed with the mayor noting a political controversy claim was unfounded. The case may be referred to the grand jury for further action.
Mrs Jennie Ford Hills of 2 Pearl street and 188 W Pearl street, an habitué of a resort, committed suicide by taking about 15 grains of morphine diluted in whisky about 1 PM Friday. Doctors Manker and Isenbeis found no help. Remains to be shipped to Logansport Friday night. Disagreement with her lover said to have caused the act.
London reports 15000 miners in York shire district on strike with broader impact looming, as industrial unrest spreads to collieries. The piece notes potential generalization of the dispute and signals growing labor tensions across English coalfields.
Howard Cranmer of Covington arrived Tuesday and faced a mayor on Friday morning charged with possessing burglars tools. A valise held keys tools springs and sewing machine belts. He claimed to repair locks and machines to earn honest money. His work at a planning mill was halted when arrested by Officer Laporte at a boarding house mistress tip. He was discharged after the lack of eliminate evidence beyond tool possession. A street railway line may run to West Indianapolis crossing the river at Kentucky avenue and ending on the hill by the schoolhouse. Dr David C Bryan has moved his office to No 1 North Meridian Street suited for his building associations work.
The Sun reports politics in Indiana with Douglass’s alleged New York and Indiana concession to Cleveland stirring Democrats and unnerving Republicans. Carey predicts Cleveland wins and Harrison weakness. parades and speeches in Indianapolis loom as Republicans marshal 5,000 marchers with potential draft of civil service staff.
Rev S 8 Waltz presided at Friday morning Olive Branch division session of the Lutheran Synod with the regular president absent. Reports were favorably received and 1 000 copies of the minutes were ordered printed and distributed. Trustees funds interest to be applied to the church extensions loan fund if lawful. Evening program to feature discussion of practical church questions. Total synod membership in the Ohio branch now 8284, up 869 from last year. Woman’s missionary convention met with plans for children’s missionary bands and elected officers led by Mrs J J Young president.
Friday morning John Lyle of Columbus Indiana wagered 400 with Col Bridgeland 100 with John Pearson and C C Hagle and 500 with Rhody Shiel on the general sale of the election. Money deposited in Fletcher's bank Help Seat. The New York Oct 26 Over 3000 raised by the Herald subscription sent to starving destitute Polish Jews in Dakota.
Max Ranje, 20, son of painter Henry Ranje, drank morphine after a May 26 marriage to Mamie Dickey. He purchased fifteen grains at Dr Nash's drug store and lapsed into a deadly overdose after a Thursday family disturbance. Dr Hodges failed to revive him as drinking was noted moments earlier.
New Orleans reports Capt. Staples of the steamer Gussie recovered the dory from the schooner Caldwell bound from St. Andrew's Island to Providence Island. The ship sank 38 miles NW of Old Providence leaving 19 aboard on two booms. nine survivors were rescued after 86 hours at sea. The squally weather and long drift marked the tragedy.
J B House a noted forger has a long criminal record. A Texas duel over a girl ended with House incontrol of the prize. He later wounded an opponent in a pistol duel near Albino Texas. In New York he eloped with his landlady daughter after two marriages and deserted his second wife on a train. He is twenty six years old.
Gen. Harrison reviewed the Thursday afternoon procession at 3 30 along Pennsylvania street. The parade formed in open order and the carriage he sat in was driven past the line as cheers rang out and he smiled bowing and tipping his hat.
Max Ranje died at 6 PM after taking morphine with suicidal intent. Alice Sherrill seeks a divorce from Leonard M. Sherrill citing cruelty and failure to provide and asks for infant custody. Bets and political bets at New Denison house show bets on Harrison and general results. A street car and L B W train collision adds injured list. Acquittal for Louis Williams in mayor court for shooting, with absent from the city proven. Additions to injury list from the street car collision come in. Deputy city attorney warns prosecutions for drivers not calling streets on muddy or obstructed crossings. DePauw concert group to reorganize with noted performers. Mrs L C Robinson ending revival. conversions and 85 added. Civic talks on democracy. regu late the regulator and a tonic ad end.
Fred Douglass reports Indiana cannot be carried for Harrison due to labor opposition and strong Democratic organization. He doubts New York will go for Harrison, waning hopes in both states as betting markets stagnate. Chicago and New York bets shift, with figures pledging large sums on Cleveland and Grant opponents. The piece notes urban betting, Harlem bets, and a West-era caravan of political wagering.
An impromptu prize fight broke out between Annie Russell and Elizabeth Sullivan at a Burrano dry goods store on Oct 25. Russell and Sullivan exchanged blows, Russell's husband refereed until his wife faced defeat, Detective Morganstein intervened to arrest both combatants. Both women suffered punishment. the fight lacked only the prize money.
In Minneapolis on Thursday night a Bohemian family of eight at a wedding supper fell ill after eating food tainted with Rough on Rats. The bride and groom were George Martin and Etwo, among the victims. A rival of Martin is suspected of poisoning. all eight are very ill and may die.
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