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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1888
Page
1
A kerosene lighting accident in Devine Texas on Sunday caused a can of oil to explode and spray burning liquid over a room. Four Smith children aged 14 and younger were burned to death while neighbors struggled to help as the house suffered severe fire damage.
Dr. I C Walker says he cannot disclose his informant’s name and will not expose the source as aldermanic committee on streets and alleys plans further inquiry. A Saturday offer to settle the street work for bid figures with adjoining lots as partial payment was rejected. The committee meets Monday to decide whether to press charges or pursue formal action.
The suit by Patrick Egan and others to appoint a receiver for the Labor Signal was heard by Judge Taylor. Affidavits supporting and opposing the complaint were filed, and plaintiffs' counsel submitted formal interrogatories. The hearing was continued to Tuesday morning for the convenience of the attorneys.
Was HineTon Sept 17 Special Sherman introduced a resolution directing foreign committee to inquire into our relations with Canada and England and report next session. This means that senate will not act on retaliation bill this session.
Brief wire items report Count Bismarck back from Paris and that only five jurors remain in the Ives case at Cincinnati. A Cleveland wall paper man failed for 100 006 dollars and a California cremation for a chief is noted. Triennial physicians convention meets in Washington Tuesday. Bread riots in St Dennis France steal thousands of loaves. Nathan Goldman Chicago arrested burglar attempts self destruction thrice. Senate abortion of Chinese restriction bill defeated 30 to 21. Labor convention in Troy NY seeks repeal of conspiracy laws with many delegates. Anarchists Hronek Capek Senica Chleboun on Chicago case turned state's evidence.
The judicial commission investigating Times charges against Parnell convened with Judge Hanner selected as presiding. The hearing drew a large crowd. security limited. The Times plans to spend about $500,000. Hogan of the U. S. is expected to testify in October with indemnity.
A written betting agreement between Ole Johnson and Hans Erickson, in City Nebraska, assigns Johanna Johnson to Erickson if Cleveland is reelected, or a Jersey cow valued at 55 dollars to Johnson if Harrison wins. The three parties secured a stakeholder and celebrated the bet with drinks. Erickson is a widower who has long sought Johanna.
On Monday at the Indiana state fair the grounds showed a vast display with broad exhibits across stock shows of horses cattle hogs and sheep. County representation grows in the ladies department as Mrs Noe notes larger shows and crowded space while merchants push unique farm machinery displays. Tuesday features draft horses dairy cows hogs and sheep exams with a children’s day offering free admission for those under 12.
Miss Hattie B. Flack daughter of C. E. Flack of Schreiner Flack and Co and Preston Sands a colored man eloped and married in secrecy. The license came from Springfield and they fled by carriage across the state line at night.
Brakeman Harry Condon of the Fort Wayne road fell between cars on Sunday at Varraratso Indiana. He suffered broken collar and shoulder bones and his right arm was amputated.
In Mounosville West Virginia on September 17 the three children of Joseph Noice are fatally ill with trichinæ Bryant and Dierdorf are noted as cheaters in pianos and organs They have just bought a new team of coal black horses for use in their business and display a fine turnout with new wagon and showy planes and organs of the firm.
About 150 journeymen gas fitters have walked out demanding 3.50 per day, claiming the busy season and higher bids justify more pay. President James McCullough states uniform rate and notes employers already pay 3.50 at some shops, with another meeting planned to decide next steps.
Mayor Denny quickly processed Monday’s docket as Dick Ash, drunk Saturday, assaulted his wife at 4h2 W New York St. He was fined $25 and 30 days in the workhouse after arrest by Sergt. Quigley. Charles Cain, drunk on corn liquor, attacked Edward Mosely with a rock. both a $5 fine and $25 assault penalty were imposed.
Oers Barothy of Chicago killed himself after a three year pledge made in Hungary. A letter from Barothy to his brother explains the Hungarian custom of drawing from a box to seal the pledge. In St Paul a Westminster church mob form after pastor Roberts’ acquittal. Fist fights and police called at morning services.
Reports from Castleville/Callevlesburg Ky indicate a renewed feud between the McCoys and Hatfields. Two men shot dead and two wounded in a violent clash as the townspeople reel from ongoing hostilities across the mountains. A separate incident on a Chesapeake train ends in a fatal duel between drunken cousins Stzel and Mackabee with Mackabee killed and Steel escaping injury.
A Monday dawn blaze in Paducah Kentucky destroys $200000 in property including Rehkoff saddle maker J L Allard bank Ellis and Rudy and causes $90000 in insured losses. An incendiary also strikes C H Kritchback Son store Crothersville Indiana burning clothing stock and a storehouse with $4500 loss and $6090 insured. building damage $2000.
Bert White indicted for murder of William Wisworth by a Monday grand jury. Also notes on Katie Crandall's alleged insanity, a large brick production in Indianapolis, a defamation suit dismissal, ex prisoner meeting, local theft cases, divorce actions, station opening, theater listings, school enrollment, new storefront construction, and Indiana weather outlook.
On September 17 reports show 74 new yellow fever cases and eight deaths in Jacksonville, swelling totals to 995 cases and 126 deaths. Delano leads Sandili hospital efforts with mercy sisters, while Galveston notes quarantine against New Orleans. Red Cross seeks trained nurses for Jacksonville. Autopsy on Prof Proctor yields no result due to decomposition.
Umpire Valentine called play ball as a drizzle fell at Athletic Park Indianapolis on September 16. The Hoosiers defeated Washington 7 to 1 after lengthy rain delays, with Seery Hines and Meyers among top performers. Attendance was about 1,000. Other listed results include Detroit vs Boston, Pittsburg vs New York, Chicago vs Philadelphia, and Association games with Brooklyn, Kansas City, Louisville, Cleveland, and Baltimore.
Postoffice Inspector R L Stewart said Republicans would push to carry Indiana and Connecticut, claiming Democrats fear a strong campaign. Reports from state committees describe a busy scene as parties prepare for a major conference and potential impeachment moves against the city clerk.
Charles J. Mahaffey, who escaped from deputy sheriffs last Thursday, was captured Sunday at about 8 am by Capt. Colbert and officers in a cornfield near Woodruff Place. He surrendered after being sighted by a man who retrieved his overcoat and blanket. He was found with a girl named Indian Hyatt and awaits sentencing for burglary and grand larceny, while an accomplice, Van Meter, remains at large.
Boston reports Sullivan is sick with stomach trouble at Crescent Resort and is probably knocked out for good. The fighter's days appear finished as health concerns halt his career.
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