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Newspaper
Sullivan Times
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1886
Page
2
The Vigo county recount shows Beasley gaining 6 and Downing 4 in net terms. Beasley’s county total rises to 5 144 while Downing reaches 5 653. Beasley’s district majority grows despite Vermillion changes. The piece blames administration mugwumpism as a main cause and quotes the New York Sun on Democratic misses.
The passage cites the New York Sun’s political creed, praising Jefferson, Jackson, and Tilden as models. It argues that true party strategies should align with the principle of Democracy and its guidance for government and public policy, supporting progress and opposing hindrance.
Joan Bricot argues England will not restore tariffs as the United States won’t restore slavery, predicting war tariff reform after slavery. He mocks party managers for years of tariff talk with no real action and warns voters will dramatically punish politicians at upcoming elections.
The New York Sun discusses the moralising on patronage in Republican papers and notes the Administration’s mixed civil service reforms. It argues that failure to distribute offices weakened the party system, while suggesting a consistent Democratic policy could have strengthened the Administration and might still be achievable.
The following names have unclaimed mail in the postoffice and will be sent to the Dead-letter office if not claimed within thirty days. Sam Annis, Mrs Jno Annis, Jacob Bodemer, G B Badders, Wm Dix, John Everhart, Johnson & Vanarsdoll attys, W H McKinney, Jas Murphy, Wm Owings, Mrs Walter Tuel, Mrs S Wilson, James Winn, J Exnest, P M Sullivan. Ind Nov 29 1886.
All persons knowing themselves in debted to me can find all notes and accounts at my office in the hands of Mr. C. M. Parks who, during my absence in New York, is authorised to collect and receipt for same. Respectfully, Samuel D Weir.
Dispatches from 1886 reveal Thomas C. Mannina of Mexico City denying rumors about his conduct. He states illness pneumonia and confinement after a stimulant used, while denying derogatory newspaper claims. Local newspaper Globe Democrat is asked to publish any explanatory statement.
Washington dispatch notes influx of congressmen ahead of reassembly of the Forty-ninth Congress. Public Printer Benedict testifies on printing office needs, possible deficiency funding. Reagan and Cullom seek early agreement on transportation rate regulation and a new commission. Springer pursues a claims court to speed congressional consideration.
In St Louis a crowd saw George F. Slosson of Chicago defeat Jacob Schafer of St. Louis in the opening match for 2000 a side at Masonic hall. Scorers noted Slosson totals and Schafer runs with high marks of 26 and an overall score of 500 to 467.
One hundred men from the Liquor league patrolled Indianapolis on Sunday to identify violators of the Sunday law. Only a few names, chiefly butchers and streetcar drivers, were recorded. Drug stores, barber shops, tobacco houses and confectioneries stayed closed. cigars were available only at hotels. Saloons shut by league order and drivers and butchers named will face prosecution.
The Headlight received a letter dated Omabe and mailed from Council Bluffs claiming to be from the ex express robber Jim Cummings. The writer matches his known description and handwriting and says he is enjoying himself with most of the stolen money intact.
Hon Erastus Brooks died at 8 o'clock Thursday morning at his Staten Island home. His funeral will be held Saturday afternoon at the Protestant Episcopal Church of the Ascension West New Brighton. Interment follows at Moravian cemetery Newdorp. No pallbearers or flowers. no display per the veteran editor's request.
Washington dispatch notes dwindling support for the Hennepin canal project as interviews with arriving members show little interest and no evident organization backing the measure under the Illinois and Michigan canal offer.
The column covers varied items from US and Russia tensions with Germany as stated by Novos Vremya, Peoria Illinois river catch of 8500 pounds, the Lake Shore Bank cashier Edward Sheldon’s death, ex Governor Phelps funeral, a gas drilling find near Omaha uncovering seven foot coal, Kaw bigamist Williams Jones Sargeant, and a murder in Paris Missouri where Owen Moore was shot and assaulted.
The body of ex governor John S Phelps was moved from St Louis to Springfield Missouri for burial after services at Christ Episcopal church led by Rev Dr Montgomery Schuyler. Active pallbearers were eight colored men with honorary pallbearers including Judge Samuel Treat ex Senator D H Armstrong and many state officials.
Reports from Dublin say Ireland is in wild excitement as National leaders including Parnell are expected to face prison before Parliament opens. In London, reaction mirrors the mood with talks of a sharp coercion campaign. Dillon events spark club approval and discussions on security requirements for his behavior.
Wasaga Ind Nov 27 The Hon War ren G Sayre has assurances from enough Republican legislators to secure his election as speaker of the Indiana House Sayre, a five term veteran, aims to seat all entitled members promptly regardless of party and believes Republicans hold a joint majority.
The Boston correspondent publishes a letter from Frederick Douglass dated Paris November 19 1886. Douglass writes of his reception in Europe praising civility but condemns American racial caricatures abroad and their harmful impact on the standing of the colored race.
A Texas and Pacific railway siding near Morita ten miles west of Big Springs was robbed at midnight. Fifty masked attackers tortured Chinese laborers, hanging them by their queues and burning a man on a hot stove to extract about $500. No arrests reported.
Bloomington Illinois November 26 The Chicago Anarchists win a temporary stay on their case as Judge Scott of the supreme court grants a supersede after two days of private review. Attorneys express jubilation with Captain Black praising the ruling and predicting a brighter day for the defendants.
Wilkowski, West Carroll parish representative, arrived in Lake Providence after fleeing an outlaw gang that seized him from his home. He reports Maj. John McKay, a local justice of the peace, was killed with his cook when his house was burned. The assailants previously attacked Wilkowski’s wagon driver, leaving him badly beaten. three colored men in the wagon may identify the gang members.
In Los Angeles on Saturday night John L. Sullivan fought a public exhibition with Steve Taylor as Ben Hogan conducted revival talks on stage. Hogan’s fiery address halted the match briefly before Sullivan and Taylor resumed the bout to the crowd’s approval.
In Trenton Georgia after a marriage to Miss Moore tensions rose with her brothers. Baldwin a Georgia Pacific railroad worker fired twice at his brother in law during a quarrel. Mrs Baldwin intervened but was killed by three bullets. Moore killed by Baldwin and Baldwin is dying.
Delegates arrive in Milwaukee for the Wisconsin state Protestant Sunday-school convention at the First Baptist church. B. F. Jacobs presides with Bishop C. E. Cheney of Chicago and Miss Roth of Lynn, Mass among participants. The three day session includes papers on Sunday-school topics and delegates for the international convention in Chicago next June.
Seven men including Bud Starr Mance Barnes Bill Brown and Frank Moore were said to be taken from officers near Burneville and hanged by vigilantes after a Chickasaw county robbery case. Other details show two trials in progress in Lafayette Indiana and Lebanon for violent crimes involving a boy. The reports mix sensational claims with ongoing court actions.
The Milwaukee trial of socialist Paul Grottkau and anarchist Albert Moessinger resumes in Judge Sloan's court. The principal witness, a confectioner, testified about Grottkau's May 5 speech preceding a crowd marching on Brand's stove foundry that forced thousands to quit work.
A. G. Kist, a farmer and former Indian agent at Pawpaw agency in Indian Territory, is sued in federal court over a $3000 shortage found after his retirement. He claims he inadvertently receipted for supplies he did not receive, while his bondsmen are also named in the suit.
Capt. Thomas Wilson, longtime Cairo resident and former mayor, died Friday in Eureka Springs Arkansas while recovering his health. He served six years as Cairo mayor and was on the state board of equalization from 1868 to 1872. He had been Cairo postmaster since last August under President Cleveland.
Fort Collins reports F. L. Carter, manager of the North Poudre Canal and Land company, has vanished since last Thursday. He is believed to have absconded with about $805,000 in debts, all secured except $75,500.
William Kuhl formerly of Peoria Illinois won 5000 damages in U S court after two months in jail on a mistaken belief he was Lon Williams of the Jesse James gang. The jury awarded the sum Tuesday morning.
Lewis Smith shot and killed his brother in law James F. Brafford at Woodbine after Brafford intervened to protect Smith's wife from abuse. Smith escaped lynching. Brafford served as postmaster and school commissioner in Woodbine, Kentucky.
The treasury department estimates the public debt will fall by a little over $1,000,000 in November. The modest decline is mainly because pensions cost about $14,000,000 were paid out during the month.
The Evening Post reports a new saccharin venture formed in London and Antwerp to manufacture the coal tar chemical sweetener. It is far sweeter than sugar and could be mixed with cheap glucose to create a sweeter, cheaper product, potentially devastating the sugar industry. Saccharin was discovered seven years ago by Dr. C Fahlberg in New York, with practical production now developed.
Congressman Lowry of the Fort Wayne District moves to stop the secretary of state from issuing a certificate of election to opponent Captain White alleging White is ineligible due to improper naturalization.
Reports from upper lake ports indicate navigation closed on Tuesday. Straits clogged with ice, rivers frozen including Saginaw and Detroit rivers, and no vessels can pass.
Dr MG Pingree of Chicago, a cancer specialist, diagnosed Congressman Price with stone cancer at Black River Falls. He said no further treatment can help and that Price may live three months or more. Home physician Dr Cole’s opinion is unconfirmed by three consulting physicians from abroad.
An epidemic of diphtheria near Bunker Hill Miami county has caused several child deaths with more expected. The illness resists treatment and confounds physicians as the outbreak grows.
Church M Wright son of James A Wright died Friday morning November 26 1886 at age 16 years 8 months 11 days after a spinal illness He was buried at Coffman graveyard Saturday services held at John Sumner’s house with prayer at the grave by Rev Ireland He did not belong to a church but was said to be a good boy and worker The community offers sympathy. Davis Engle Davis advertise building materials as Sullivan headquarters.
In Dakota, Judge Francis holds LaMoure in contempt for removing Grand Rapids county records. Raiders receive ten days to return records and purge contempt. judge declines to hear their lawyers. Meanwhile the Mexican government abolishes interstate duties on transit merchandise under a constitutional amendment.
The First National Bank of Ashland Wisconsin is authorized to commence business with a capital of 50000 dollars.
George Haslett and Miss Sadie Allen of this city rode a specially built barrel from Maid of the Mist to the whirlpool and back, enduring about an hour and a quarter in the rapids. They were pulled to shore after a dramatic, lengthy drift. Miss Allen suffered brief sickness but recovered. Lawrence Donovan hoped to wed her if they survived.
A mail train robbery on the Ostend express at Verviers drained English and American pouches destined for Germany Austria and the east. Twenty two English pouches with money and diamonds about 250000 and letters from America with up to 200000 in valuables were rifled.
Explosion at Plattsville powder mills in Grant county on Wednesday night released twelve thousand pounds of powder. The engineer, sole occupant, was blown far and rendered insensible briefly but not seriously hurt. Windows shattered in houses miles away.
The Herald reports an immediate rise of 2 to 6 percent in bituminous coal with prices higher than three years. Two large combinations are forming to control all soft coal output, signaling a 60 cent per ton increase to the retail consumer.
Chicago and other markets show mixed grain moves with wheat and corn wavering. Live stock prices at Union Stock Yards vary by grade while New York and Detroit readings cover wheat corn oats rye and barley, with December and January futures noted.
Certified decree enables public auction on December 2 1886 from 10 am to 4 pm at the Sullivan County Court House doors. Auction covers rents and profits for up to seven years for the north half of In-let No 17 Hughes Addition Merom Indiana. If unsatisfied, full judgment plus interest and costs may be sold as fee simple interest. Sheriff Lemuel H Willis acts for plaintiff Barret Attorney. Dec 4 86.
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