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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1888
Page
1
In Crry oF Mexico on Sept 7 a cyclone and dust swept streets before a roar and a devastating earthquake. Homes rocked, crowds fled, and many injured by fright with two deaths reported. Citizens prayed and cried as panic eased by morning.
New York reports Thurman is better but cannot speak at Friday night gathering. He will address Newark on Saturday night. Thurman’s secretary denounces morning papers for libel over drinking rumors. Chairman Brice faces sharp criticism for revealing Thurman’s condition after Thursday’s setback.
Ex-President George H Stayner and ex-Vice-President Henry Ives of the C H D road reached Cincinnati and stayed at the Grand hotel. They intend to appear in Judge Shroder's court Monday to answer indictments claiming they misused about 27000 shares of Dayton and Michigan stock. They expect the demurrer to the suits to be argued Saturday and to have the case dismissed.
Two packages resembling bouquets were placed on Congressman Scott's desk in the house. wrapped in tissue, they emitted a foul odor and were found to contain crab shells moldy chestnuts stale eggs rotten fruit and other offensive material. A card claimed they were sent by the women's industrial league to honor his labor champion record.
Reports from Shanghai say ratification of the US immigration treaty remains possible though public discussion there grows heated. In Canton a mob attacked the residence of a consular official, and slight snow fell in Washington on Friday. In Newport Mrs Abigail Snelling widow of Col Snelling and daughter of Thomas Hunt has died after a honeymoon at an English theater.
Athens reports that all European powers will send special ambassadors to assist in celebrations marking the twenty-fifth anniversary of King George's accession to the throne. Public enthusiasm spreads as officials confirm the guest list and venues.
The governor said attorney general Michener’s report on the White Cap districts may motivate mobs to back down and warned civil courts should act now. He cited lack of funds for civil enforcement and noted militia if law and order fail, while acknowledging a divisive legislature. He later urged reading an editorial praising Michener.
Judge Taylor spends the Friday session hearing divorce complaints. Nancy M Hannon and John resolve to live together. the suit is dismissed. William Wilson proves abandonment by Vi anna Wilson. Flora A Gilbert awarded divorce and custody of two children. Laura Robinson secures divorce from Royal Robinson with child custody. Macy I Droussler is divorced from J W Droussler after abandonment. J W Sedam seeks divorce from Mary Sedlam for improprieties. Chinese Rile Passed as treaty matters move through Senate with 37 to 3 votes. A fire during a Republican procession at New Dennison house sparks and a balcony blaze, nearly drowning a woman.
The British barque Gylfie arrives in London after crew members told of a mutiny attempt by the captain and boarding boats. The captain denies the mutiny claims, saying the crew mutinied and left in boats. The vessel is water logged and the captain and two mates are exhausted.
Miss Louise Mongratton, eighty, living beyond Woodruff place, was seriously hurt Friday around noon when her bogey toppled into a gutter at Pine and North streets. An ambulance took her home after the fall to her head face and shoulder injuries.
Flat failure at the Elkhart county fair in Goshen Indiana drew about 10000 attendees who condemned the event amid mass mis management. Indiana commission travelers vow to travel to Champati on Saturday September 15 aboard Old Reliable C H D with C P D protecting their interests in every particular.
The Long murder trial before Judge Irwin drew a large crowd as testimonies revealed threats of killing if interferences occurred. Witnesses described Long saying he killed Baker with his own gun and incidents showing prior intent to kill if interference continued.
In Pittsburg on Sept 7 a sensational labor issue arose as Eccles Robinson, an influential Knights of Labor leader and foreman of district assembly No 3, faced possible removal from the executive committee for planning to campaign for Harrison and Marion. Robinson, aligned with Indiana John Anderson John Flannery and W A McAuliffe, would likely resign if he sought the stump. The order forbids political activity by officers, and the rule may be enforced in this case.
In Ada near Lima Ohio seven the White Caps tarred and feathered a young man known as Swampy Chandler and threatened others to leave town. Mrs Strunk was not whipped as first claimed the group may continue its brutal actions. Authorities may probe the outrages though no action has yet been taken.
Three men Jack Thomas William McDuey and Jacob Dowling died when a new well on William Wilson's farm caved in at Johns town Ohio late Thursday. The accident occurred during excavation and residents report the collapse trapped the workers. Local authorities are investigating the cave in.
New York reports a fierce cyclone originating in Cuba is heading toward Florida with widespread anxiety along the Atlantic. Seamen fear a hit by Friday night as Cuba endures heavy damage including a Spanish gunboat loss and towns like Sagana near Peuble devastated. wires down and fatalities feared.
Sheriff and night turnkey confront Laura March as she digs at a jail wall with a hatchet and file. A new swindling suspect, she is jailed after displacing bricks in the same wall area previously targeted by other female prisoners.
Report from New York dated September 7 notes widespread circulation of one and five-dollar counterfeit silver certificates. Counterfeits are nearly undetectable in lower city areas, with complaints arriving after bank refusals. Police estimate the hoard in circulation at about fifty thousand dollars.
In Covington, Ben Finney struck Jim Boyd over the head with a blacking-box during a Thursday dispute. Boyd died Friday morning. Both men were colored boot blacks, and the incident occurred in Cincinnati dateline reporting.
Cincinnati Sept 7 George Warren a workman at McDonalds smelting works fell into a kettle of melted zinc Friday morning and was horribly and fatally burned Finally Divorced Mrs Non M Wilson was granted a divorce from Emory E Wilson Friday by Judge Taylor upon proof of failure to provide and cruelty She is the lady who about a year ago went to Shelbyville and shot at Mrs Belle Hackleman with whom she accused her husband of becoming infatuated Broke Her Machinery New York Sept 7 Word was received here Friday morning that the steamer Nevada which sailed Monday had broken her machinery and is being towed back into port Oates Will Make Hay WASHINGTON Sept 7 Congress man Oates says if the ways and means committee does not act on his adjournment resolution he will introduce another on Monday and demand a vote No Match Made New York Sept 7 No match was made Friday between Jack Dempsey and Charlie Mitchell None is probable Denies St Curiaco Sept 7 Manager Mo Vickers denies that he is about to lease his theater to Palmer of New York Weather For Indiana Local rains preceded in northern portion by fair weather warmer
In Athletic Park Indianapolis on Sept 6 the Allies defeated Pittsburgh 8 to 2 after a long, error filled game. Key players included Hines Denny Bassett Schoeneck Daly and Cleveland for the Allies with Burdick Staley and Maul pitching. Piper and Kerins umpired as the Pittsburghs left with injuries and fatigue, while Beckley Dalrymple Glasscock Daily and Coleman contributed for Pittsburgh. The game ended with Pittsburgh players leaving the field.
The final excursion of the season departs Sunday September 9 with a $1.50 round trip fare. Conveyances to and from the glens are provided. A special train leaves Union Depot at a.m. and returns the same evening. Tickets are available at D and W Ticket Office 99 Milners Street and Union Depot.
Reported Sept 7 from Jacksonville Florida describes gloom and despondency as the city endures a yellow fever outbreak. Deaths and new cases rise daily while authorities expand Camp Perry and other camps to house refugees and treat patients.
In San Francisco on September 7 a renewed flare in the Sharon estate dispute saw ex Chief Justice David S. Terry attack Marshal Franks after Sarah Althea Sharon-Terry disrupted Justice Field. Terry received six months for contempt, his wife thirty days. lawyer R Porter Ashe sues for damages and Terry vows to push for Field's impeachment for perjury.
Washington dispatch reports William T. Fizer a pension office employee resigned and fled the city in disgrace. A Howard University graduate, he served as medical referee staff earning 1600 dollars yearly and attempted to pass as white after obtaining entry to a white family. He claimed Portuguese identity for marriage prospects. discovery of his color and a wife with children led to his abrupt exit. Col. Linnett declines to discuss Sam Randall's consultation regarding the president’s letter of acceptance.
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