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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1888
Page
1
A natural gas explosion during tapping work in Schultzenberger's brick block in Lima, Ohio, Tuesday morning wrecked the building and killed the block owner Joe Klein and another man named Hibbard. Several others were believed trapped in the debris.
A boiler blast aboard the Lake tug Lawrence as it neared Milwaukee harbor killed all but two on board, including engineer John Sullivan and three others. In a separate incident in Curcaco, a bridge collapse during repairs killed one man and fatally injured three, with seven seriously hurt.
Washington October 30 A political whisper says the president is drafting a proclamation under the retaliation act against Canada. It would answer insinuations about his sincerity in enforcing retaliatory measures and warn the Canadian government that the law will be enforced to protect Americans commercial rights.
Buffalo special says H. T. Albers a lumber and coal speculator fled to Canada with 40000 to 50000 dollars taken by forgery. He left debts matching the amount.
A 19th century weather note reports a red sunrise predicting fair weather, with weather gauger Waupenhaus noting no rain for Monday and cautious forecasts for Wednesday. The piece cites Proverb humor, cites Hazen maxims, and mentions mild warmth, 39 degrees Tuesday, and a single observed Indian summer in sixteen years. Ottawa dispatch adds ministerial speculation for Sir Charles Tupper and a quack remedy plug.
Indiana bets on the election run heavy as voters and hotel lounges buzz with wagering. Col Bridgeland and others place sizable stakes while legal lines discourage bets, stating fines go to the common school fund. Rumors of syndicates form around Cleveland's prospects as the state hears and observes the wild political wagering scene.
In Long Branch, Maggie Miller and four inmates Jennie Landers Della Alexander Lizzie Johnson and Georgie Davis faced charges of grand larceny and receiving stolen goods. Investigations traced $335 buried cash and a missing payday from Cincinnati traveler James White amid intoxication linked evidence. The case, continuing to Thursday, centers on a chain of theft starting with Miller and involving the resort staff.
New York reports revived interest in a London beer trust planning to operate in America. The company, chartered as brewers and licensed victuallers, has a London main office and an American arm led by ex US Treasurer Jordan. It aims to buy all major U S breweries and has already acquired three big ones.
Reports from Rome describe a riot at Orbitello prison led by Giovanni Pegami the thief. The revolt lasted over an hour as prisoners fought a guard’s cruelty, ending with nine convicts and one keeper dead and many wounded.
The World reports a statewide democratic plurality estimated at 23,000 with New York county pledging 69,000 and Kings County 20,000 for Cleveland. A campaign HQ hustle and a Gray-attended conference followed, as a Sun reporter faced guards and was guided by Secretary Marsh into the reception room. Butler backs Harrison as the campaign winds down. Mrs. Mary Mastera, 28, declared insane for religious delusions and harm to children. Mrs. J. G. Blaine Jr. shows improvement but remains at risk.
The piece describes Irish American figures like Ex-Congressman John T. Finerty and Col Warren in Chicago discussing Harrison's prospects, with Indiana as the critical battleground. It details party efforts to mobilize voters, plans to track inmates at facilities for fraud prevention, and active betting pools totaling around 3000 dollars across Cleveland and Harrison leanings.
In Mayor Denny's police court, Francis Villinelli faced drunkenness charges amid comic insists of identity. The session saw a boy accused of stone throwing, a plumbing firm dodging direct blame, unlawful disturbance fines, and a wary vagrant named John Schneider given one hour to clear out of town.
In New York a band of twenty boys in bloomer costumes parade on Broadway. They carry banners praising Belva Lockwood for president, Linda Gilbert for governor, and Cynthia Leonard for mayor, followed by a banner promoting a current farce. The crowd treats the display as a real political procession, then laughs at the equal rights banner.
West letter not the only decoy. Letters were sent to Lord Chamberlain and Tupper in Canada, and to prohibitionists in reading areas. Several responders favored Cleveland, notably Rev. W. W. McMurray of Shelbin, Missouri, who urges Pacific states to support Cleveland.
Winnipeg dispatch notes the government delaying resignation despite intense pressure from allies. Critics warn immediate resignation would destabilize the province and hand advantage to the Canadian Pacific railroad and other foes. The province remains highly agitated.
The misconduct charges against Officer Bresnan were withdrawn. The hearing for Officers Weinick and Kurtz was postponed indefinitely. Beem was fined five days pay and reinstated after a smoking on duty suspension. Eleven Union station officers gained powers. James Hensley became a special officer at Lyra hall. Painter John Jones fell 27 feet at Spencer house, bruised but alive. Ara Monahan died after leg amputation at the I W yards. Corps remains handled by Flanner Buchanan. New wall panels and shades advertised at Carl Moller.
Washington reports allege a Democratic National Committee reveal in days will accuse a Republican candidate of treason amid war Smuggling claims surface from Levi P Mer ton and a hardened political showdown ensues in New York Indianapolis and Covington reports describe factions reacting to the alleged treason proof and club expulsion at Bandana club in Covington Kentucky.
Terre Haute city officials apply for election supervisors. Judge acquits John Henn of larceny. Several local matters including fires damaging Joe Perry’s home, gas valve risks, and various divorces and custody orders. Local travel ads note Cincinnati excursions. week of prayer planned. political remarks and club plans feature in Republican rooms. New bedroom sets advertised.
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