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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1888
Page
1
Senator Sherman gave a long interview in which he called the tariff the central campaign issue and criticized the president's retaliation bill as a blunder. He questioned Cleveland and said a tariff measure should come only after careful study, predicting no adjournment before the election.
Police arrest three men in a west side burglary ring led by Julius Rosenthal owner of a Canal Street jewelry store. Nathan Goldman, 20, confessed the group used skeleton keys and a nightly schedule to select homes and split loot with Rosenthal who supplied targets and kept half the value plus 20 percent.
Indianapolis waters send succor to fever victims as Masonic lodges respond to an appeal. Contributions totaling 160 dollars from the treasury and 25 dollars from several lodges were sent via md-secretary Smythe to Dr. C. W. Johnson, chairman of the relief committee. Real estate transfers this week total 35,061 dollars, with 66 consignments and unimproved property purchases dominating. Building permits cost 24,680 dollars, including residences on Tennessee Ave and Walnut St and cottages to be built by W. P. Smock at Buckle and Ninth for 1,800 dollars.
Sullivan will come to the city Monday to stake 1000 as a forfeit for a 10000 world championship fight with Jake Kilrain. The event is planned within 100 miles of New Orleans. Separately a cholera death is reported near Hilsboro, Ohio from Asiatic cholera.
The report notes Queen Natalie receiving refuge in St. Petersburg and Edinburg’s decoration with the Order of the Golden Fleece by the King of Spain. Paris officials also plan to hold an event during May’s exposition.
A city library controversy unfolds as William DeM Hooper denies dismissal for mismanagement while claiming illness led to performance issues. Officials report Hooper was removed after a board decision, inventory issues surface, and fines remain outstanding as the library reopens.
The up town office of the Big Four sold 2 000 of the one dollar round trip tickets to Cincinnati in a January month. The C H Co carried 11 of its finest caches full of people to Cincinnati Saturday morning. The 31 round trip rate is giving the road what it can do.
The National mills and warehouse of Clark & Sons blew up Saturday morning. Two men were killed and overall loss put at 125000 dollars. Eighteen workers were inside. four injured seriously and four others reported missing with fears of more deaths in the ruins.
In Troy on September 15 a 17 year old Virzil Martin married Fannie Ward a widow who inherited property from her first husband the Ward fire hydrant inventor. The ceremony drew hundreds as fish herren tins and drums rallied a loud reception and neighbors speculate they may move. Mrs Martin bought an elaborate wedding outfit for her husband.
Ottawa dispatches describe severe suffering in the Peace River district with reports of cannibalism to survive. Parliament allocated 354000 for destitute treaty Indians but investigators warn dishonest agents have diverted much of the funds. Gabriel Dumont and Riel’s lieutenant are alleged to be fanning discontent among the Indians.
Atlanta reports four new yellow fever cases among Florida refugees arriving Friday at Henderson, totaling thirteen. The situation is described as terrible with food and medical staff shortages, and residents report refugees fleeing north in large numbers.
The wife of Adolph Krictenbergher elopes from Chicago with George Rosenbaum taking 500 with them. A poultry dealer, Charles F. Simmons, is charged with grand larceny and embezzling 205 dollars from Arthur Jordan, plus stealing 800 pounds of butter and a scales set. Bandit attack reported near Mantanzas Cuba. A Cincinnati cloak theft case and French government refugee inquiries also noted. Fire at Keystone iron works in Pittsburgh threatens 260 000 in logs. Ticket office hours extended for Cincinnati-bound tickets.
Jacksonville reports 43 new cases and 12 deaths as the death list rises to 116. H A Lengie, chair of the sanitary committee, dies after tireless service. Citizens fear for tomorrow amid dwindling doctors and nurses while quarantined homes show visible distress. First frosts touch the region as markets hold steady on fruit and poultry prices.
In Providence a 19 year old from the city wed Georgiana Appleton Hunter a New York widow with five children. The marriage occurred April 22 in secret while Keene studied at a medical college. The couple fled after his stepfather questioned them and the widow vows to find him.
The Sugar investigation committee met in the clerk’s office Friday night with Councilman Darnell as chair and Alderman Smith as secretary. M. W. Toomey was named notary and a stenographer to report evidence. Holliday of the News and Morss of the Sentinel were appointed advisory members. Investigation to start after the state fair. Prohibition camp meeting opens with Gov St John Miss Willard and others speaking amid threatening weather.
Streetcar line in operation on Alabama Street and Central Ave. Memorial in Putnam County blocked by $100 appropriation denial. Mrs. Heath near-morphine incident. Dr. Isenbeis aided. Real estate agents plan exchange. detective force restructured. Young Methodists form committee for youth society at Meridian Street church. injunction halted depot work in Union Railway case. bank wins fruit stand dispute. Mutual Benefit Life suit with Maloney dismissed. Advertisement seeks $100 home laborers. discriminatory wording alleged. Calvary exhibit to Plymouth church. Quinlan fined for drunkenness. Pickpockets on train steal $85. thieves flee. Gas display movement expands. anarch lighting planned. Weathers injured at J M I crossing. taken to hospital. Suits filed over guardian funds. October 2 start for Quadruple Building and Loan series with new share options and pay flexibility. Sloan’s drug store provides information. New sideboards at Wm I Elder’s.
The Cook County Irish American club visited Gen. Harrison with a 150 member procession via depot to the New Denison house in rain. Charles Litchman, resigning from the Knights of Labor to campaign in Indiana, praised republican directions and criticized political use of labor unions. Generals Fairchild and others praised the reunion, while Fletcher attacked state hospital laws. A large parade, speeches by Gov. Porter and others followed with Harrison emphasizing tariff issues and addressing workers.
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