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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1888
Page
1
Lomerx Sept 10 reports London abuzz over Whitechapel murders. Calls for vigilance committees spread as police seek the so called Leather Apron, a feared yet possibly mythical figure described in detail. Authorities warn against lynching while pursuing a likely innocent suspect amid frightened women and anxious streets.
In Arerey on Sept 10, Mayor Shaw, elected on a temperance ticket, was arrested for drunkenness but acquitted as judge. Weeks later four colored women were seen entering his office, a mob formed, doors were battered, shots fired, and the women jailed. The council plans impeachment.
The health board ordered ninety Dagoes in a seven room dwelling at 149 W South St to vacate and thirty five in a three room house at 27 Henry St to leave. Authority cites filth and offal making premises unfit for public health and demands removal.
Seventeen train loads of excursionists passed through the city between 4 and 6 am Monday en route to the national G A B encampment at Columbus Ohio. Trains averaged ten coaches and were heavily loaded. Benton post Anthony Kansas had the most decoratively adorned coach with battle names over each window. A 125 pound watermelon was left with Marshal Manning to deliver to General Harrison as Benton post’s compliment.
The grand jury submitted its report to Judge Irwin in criminal court on Monday afternoon. Indictments were returned against Lulu Fred for stealing $16 from John Hart, against Robert Kempf for theft of a horne and bogey, and against Auto Kelly for jewelry theft from Ed Ducas. Laura March, Charles Perry, and others face charges of swindle and petit larceny. An indictment for murder was returned against Edward Hoffman for the killing of Jim Petero.
At a picnic near Eametsgrove Sun aisy a free-for-all fight erupted in which Ida Phipps was struck by a stray shot lodging in her thigh at 126 Maryland Street. Police failed to locate the shooter as two men fled toward Neath. In Cincinnati a Huntington railroad trestle collapsed Monday, killing John Conway and Samuel Singee, Neville residents.
Local weather hints show rains and warmer conditions for Indiana. A forecast notes unsettled travel indications toward Cincinnati on Saturday September 16 with commercial travel considerations and rate matters mentioned.
The Miami street improvement controversy erupts as Dr Isaac C Walker accuses a contractor ring of fixing bids to inflate costs. He cites a plan where one bid is raised by a partner, then underbids are used to control who gets the work. The council delays action for a week, with Tousey pushing referral to the contracts committee for investigation.
Indiana Democrats Daniel Voorhees and Courtland Matson met with Jewett Kern and others at the Grand hotel discussing the Washington retaliation bill. They predicted a peaceful solution, with Voorhees asserting Democrats would carry Indiana and Sullivan County, and planned two weeks of statewide speaking.
The state printing board met Monday afternoon. Key bills allowed include $1,017.75 for the state board of health reports, $349.15 for the report of the board of equalization, and $566.18 for the report of trustees and superintendent of the insane hospital. This year's bills are about 16 percent less than last year.
W I Mason nominated for congress by Illinois third district Republicans. John R McLean bought the New York Star and will take possession at once. Grand Army on way to Columbus halted and marched through the streets of St Louis with wives and daughters joining the procession.
Seven Black men were killed in Hilliardsville Alabama after a whites-black dispute over use of a public well during a protracted meeting. The white man fired at a Black man drawing water, then night attacks left seven dead as crowd violence continued. Police later jailed market crowds. many were fined for idling and loitering with several acquittals. Local officials defended law enforcement despite arrests.
Ninety two Indianapolis manufactories use natural gas. Regular YM A meeting Monday night will decide annual fees. D N Foster of Fort Wayne filed to raise capital stock. W H Messenger returns from Europe after six weeks and gains weight. Mrs Emil Wulschner receives a relief corps badge. Koerner drops libel suit against Streit over an art college. Chrysanthemum show lists premium and decorations. Mexican War veterans plan Columbus trip with T B W rail rate. Johnson ordered to pay wife legal costs, divorce case dropped. Local ex prison ers association prepares for national meeting in Indianapolis with public campfire at Tomlinson Hall.
Jacksonville reports grim days as yellow fever and storms worsen the crisis. Forty-nine new cases and seven deaths on Sunday, total cases near six hundred, with seventy three deaths. Western Union operator George Armstrong highlighted amid fear, fatigue, and community relief efforts. Undertakers busy. relief funds aid families. Eight new yellow fever cages and three deaths noted Sunday morning.
In Indianapolis, September baseball marshals a hard fought game between Indianapolis Hoosiers and New York Giants. Batters Ward Seery and Tiernan star for the locals while O Rourke Denny and Slattery contribute for the visitors. Despite several baserunners and missed plays, the Giants prevail with eight hits to Indianapolis four and a final score of New York three, Indianapolis two.
The Monday police court session under Mayor Denny opens with George Whopper, deaf and likely unable to understand English, pleading drunkenness but claiming to be joking in German. The mayor jokes about German understanding and contemplates a committal if he returns, while George Backus seeks redress after a patrol wagon appearance for soliciting patronage near the union depot and ends silent as fines stand.
Cincinnati circus train was struck by a faster train. Eight mortally injured or dead, including John Churchill Ben Disbery Jack Lacy Frank Smith, with eighteen hurt. Contortionist Andy Smith expected to die during hospital care. Victims also include John Gardner Martin county Indiana George Williams Princeton Indiana Albert McCarthy Tipton Indiana. WABASH indiana horse thief George Williams convicted three years. He refused to reveal gang secrets despite promise if given two years.
In Pittsburg, the Pirates won 2 0 in the first game and 2 0 in the second, while Philadelphia tallied 3 runs on 8 hits with 4 errors. Detroit saw Washington edge them 2 1 in the opener, and Washington won 2 0 in the second? Seattle. Also Cleveland beat Cincinnati 2 1 as rain postponed the rest of the slate.
The Indianapolis gas company won the contract to heat the courthouse and jail. Bids: 8 for heating at 700 and 75 for the jail. Broad Reps will heat the workhouse for 400. G R Root supplies Brazil coal at 2.45 per ton and Cox lump at 1.75 per ton to the county asylum. City poor receive coal at 2.75 and 2.00 respectively.
The letter endorses tariff reform to curb excess taxation, defend American labor, and reduce public spending. It argues that tariff duties raise prices on both imported and domestic goods, yielding a large treasury surplus. It denounces trusts and monopolies aided by high tariffs and pledges support for the Democratic platform while urging accurate public understanding.
Galveston dispatch reports congressman Mills will be renominated without opposition. An enormous barbecue is planned near the end of September with about 50 people expected. Prohibitionists wage a strong campaign against Mills, likely forcing him to conduct his drive in person.
Vincennes Indiana September 1 Hon C Baker died Sunday after a long career as city attorney and longtime legislator. He authored Knox County history and worked on a native peoples study. Also mentions Carnival of the Nations in Chicago and a gas trench project aftermath.
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