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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1888
Page
1
New York report details a fraud of 825,000 and a forgery for 25,000 linked to William B. Foster, the produce exchange counsel. Investigators seek the missing attorney while his father vows to cover losses up to 250,000, as detectives scan for clues and the suspect remains at large.
Reports from Ottawa indicate unrest as Italian laborers allegedly revolt after alleged swindle by a railroad contractor. Troops sent to Cookshire scene. rioters claim victory and burn villages while authorities seek confirmation. Arrests in Alfred amid political tensions end with dismissals.
New York reports from Valparaiso Chile describe a burst artificial pond flooding the Valley Yungai on the 11th inst. Aids and relief follow a $1,000,000 property loss. At least fifty seven bodies buried in one day. Ships driven ashore and crews drowned in wreckage.
A stock buyer named B. F. Alexander living near Frankfort entered a Habbo line passenger train Friday noon and, while carelessly removing an overcoat, carried a revolver in his pocket. The weapon discharged striking Alexander in the breast just below the nipple. He was taken to the surgical institute where doctors dressed the wound. The bullet also ripped through a roll of money in his pocket.
Ed Hanlon loses to the American by a wide margin in the Paramatta race for the world championship and £500 as the event unfolds Friday morning in Australia.
Detective Grady captured Albin Eaton in Ohio and brought him to Indiana for trial on the Connaughton murder charge. Eaton, nearly twenty four, remained calm, pled not guilty to the allegations, and was held without bail as grand jury action looms. The case hinges on conflicting statements from Mrs. Mary E Johnson and others, with witnesses disputing the weapon and caliber details.
Queenstown reports the City of Rome from New York endured a horrifying passage with consecutive storms. The crew and passengers faced terror, two were severely injured, and one passenger became insane from the fear of the voyage despite the vessel’s arrival.
Fire at the Watkins furniture factory on Lake Street in Chicago Friday morning burns, destroys, and sparks multiple deaths. Foreman Frank Cook is reported killed. total loss estimated at $200,000 as investigators prepare to probe possible additional fatalities.
In Jacksonville the fever list grows with 183 new cases but no deaths as cool weather eases anxiety. Fernandina reports near depopulation, while Louisville passengers flee a fever zone and a sick woman risks exposure. Atlanta notes a death in Jackson, Mississippi and panic leads to bridge burnings.
Chicago wheat opened at 1 1 4, rose to 1 1 2, closed near 1 1 4 amid talk of a jump to 2 00 by Hutchinson. December futures led gains while September delivery loomed, brokers warned of a likely break at Friday’s end. Hutchinson claimed no stock to sell and offered no firm forecast.
New York Sept 28 split. Le Grange Brown was jailed in Brooklyn for posses sing obscene photos of young girls. He boasted sitters lived in Brooklyn. He photographed heads on nude bodies for fake pictures. 500 prints locked away. Brown exhibited one to admirers before arrest.
A Sun representative reports on Democratic and Republican fundraiser pressure as both parties mobilize for Indiana. A Democratic state candidate decries paid campaign mail and buyouts while Republican Newt Harding tightens a parlor room briefing. Party committees plan parades, speeches, and meetings to urge turnout amid tensions and anticipated clashes.
The Indianapolis crowd attended the game against the Pittsburgh club on Thursday with under 500 present due to cool weather and Forepaugh’s circus. Highlights include Miller and Coleman's early scoring on singles, Hines stealing, Bassett and Seery contributing, and Healy’s defensive stops. Final score shows Pittsburgh defeating Indianapolis 3 to 2 in a pitched nine inning contest with notable plays by Coleman, Kuehne, and Seery as the Hoosiers struggle to close the gap.
Evansville dispatch reports a murder trial for Grubb, moved to Jeffersonville to avert a mob, with a plan to be called Monday and return to Princeton. The notice also urges readers to dine at Tom Targart's Union Station dining rooms for Sunday dinners featuring all the season’s offerings including turkey.
Mayor Denny condemned Frederick Lehmann for profanity after hospital release and refusal to aid in cleaning quarters. Annie Valentine Tillie King faced malicious trespass charges but were dismissed. Annis Meyers examined for larceny. Annie sent to grand jury. William Ellis, convicted for running a concert saloon, case delayed. Ben Dearl case postponed. Samuel Booker convicted on prior charge of drunk and profanity. Maughville notes: William Wilson jailed for provocation. Judgments favored plaintiffs in two labor disputes. Republican meeting praised. Haughville cars discussed. Walker, a soap manufacturer, donated $5,000 to the Democratic committee. San Francisco seal catch official report and an advertising note conclude the item.
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