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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1883
Page
1
Bears Lead as Markets Slump Under Heavy Hammering
In Curcaco on December 27 another large pool headed by Old Hutch forms to corner provisions and push prices lower. Bears push May wheat to 1.03 5 and May corn to 60 as traders unload amid rising visible supply. Packers and exporters anticipate further declines in cereals and pork products while buyers show unexpected strength midday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ma 8
Curcaco
Jongs
Baker
Hobbs
Counselman
Lester
McGeoch
Gifford
Sid Kent
Charley Singer
McHenry
Journal
Fowlers
General Grant Injured in Ice Fall at Home
General Grant slipped on ice while leaving his home in New York and suffered a severe thigh injury. His son Frederick Grant said surgeons cannot yet judge danger, and the limb may be paralyzed for a time. No bone was broken, and the general remains in bed with a painful leg but overall health and spirits are improving. Doctors expect several weeks before he can leave the house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
General Grant
Frederick Grant
The Standard Oil Probe Examines Sherman in Taxes Case
The legislative committee investigating Standard Oil relations with the state and alleged evidence suppression in the tax suit met this afternoon and examined Sherman, an attorney for the company. The examination will continue tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard Oil Company
Eviences
Sherman
Distillers seek extension of bonded period in national capital
Petition to extend the bonded period is signed not only by liquor dealers but also by bankers and merchants across several cities. The story also covers Agricultural Department crop estimates and ex-ensation agent Fitzgerald dropping damages suits against the press amid the Proteus inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penusion
Fitzgerald
Proteus
Distillers and Dealers Seek Bonded Period Extension
Washington dispatch reports distillers and whisky dealers petitioning for a two year extension on the bonded aging term for spirits in warehouses. The plea cites reduced exports, lower prices, and financial strain, with large declines in distilleries operating in several states since 1881. Indianapolis bankers and merchants sign the petition, endorsed by the Indianapolis Board of Trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Washington
New York
Ohio
Indiana
Illinois
Iowa
Missouri
Wisconsin
Nebraska
Maryland
Pennsylvania
Kentucky
Boston
Denver
Messrs. Ritzinger
Fletcher & Churchman
Woolen
Claypool
Frenzel and
Latham
Pearson & Wetzell
Holweg & Reese
Queensware
Walling & Co
A. Keifer
O'Connor & Co
Indianapolis Board of Trade
The Crops. 1883 Corn Yields and Regional Quality
Department of Agriculture estimates for 1883 show corn yields averaging 22.7 bushels per acre, about 12 percent below long-term norms, with total production around 1.55 billion bushels. Northern regions report poorer quality, while some southern areas appear more productive. overall depreciation and regional differences are noted, plus a warning against panicking or exaggerating losses. The analysis stresses that not all corn can meet merchantable standards and highlights the folly of acclimating southern seed to northern districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
J. R. Dodge
Agricultural Department
Parallel Forty
Michigan
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Dakota
Ohio
Indiana
Illinois
Iowa
Nebraska
Kansas
Seed Selection and Crops Forecast Amid Yearly Harvests
The piece notes frost avoidance if local seed was chosen from top neighborhood corn. It reports a wheat crop slightly over 400 million bushels and cotton at about 3 million bales per December figures. An additional investigation will occur after cotton harvest and shipments to refine results.
Fitzgerald Reconsiders Case Dismissals in Washington
In Washington on December 27 N W Fitzgerald the suspended pension attorney appeared in the Cohen Sons suit to recover notes but illness of counsel postponed it. Fitzgeralds attorney directed dismissal of libel and slander suits against Murray Globe Democrat Boynton Gazette and Fulton. Lipscombe filed against Fitzgerald to recover Indiana judgment. Secretary Teller refuses to suspend Gelston & C pension attorneys over deceptive circulars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
N. W. Fitzgerald
Cohen & Sons
C. W. Grant
Fitzgerald
Charles T. Murray
St. Louis Globe- Democrat
H. V. Boynton
The
Cincinnati Commercial Gazette
H. H. Fulton
Indianapolis
A. A. Lipscombe
Indiana
Newcomb, Olsen & Co
Fulton
Teller
Gelston, & C
Polar Exploration Testimony On Proteus Wreck
Captain Richard Pike testified in a court of inquiry about the lost Proteus. He and Garlington disagreed on timing and open water. Pike favored staying to coal up and seek north, Garlington wanted to go. Lt Colwell contradicted Pike’s statements about open water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Richard Pike
Garlington
Cape Sabine
Payet Harbor
Pike
Colwell
Belford Faces Pension Bureau Snub in Denver Visit
Colorado Representative Belford tried to enter the Pension Bureau to protest clerk standing. Door keeper refused admittance claiming orders. Belford planned a resolution and speech to challenge official access rights upon reconvening Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado
Pension Bureau
Cincinnati Enquirer
Belford
Colorado Statesman
Minor Matters Committee Clerkships Two Indians Men Secure Positions
Washington, Dec. 27. Mr Stockslager appointed H M Beadle of Indiana as clerk to the committee on public buildings and grounds. Beadle, once a Speaker Kerr protege, later served as a Clerk in the Clerk of the House office but was transferred to the Doorkeeper roll and paid as a locksmith. He has held various capital roles since 1875 when Democrats held the majority. Mr Cobb appointed Henry A Peed of South Bend as clerk to the committee on public lands Morrison and the Tariff. The Post will publish tomorrow an interview with Mr Morrison, Ways and Means chair, stating the committee will report a bill to broadly cut existing duties. Continued on Second Page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Washington
Stockslager
H. M. Beadle
Indiana
Beadle
Speaker Kerr
House
Cobb
Henry A. Peed
South Bend
Morrison
Washineton
Ways and Means Committee
Kennedy Bond Cases Proceedings in Shelbyville Trial
Yesterday witnesses were examined in the Kennedy and Bond trials at Shelbyville. About twenty witnesses testified for the defense as prosecutors aimed to pierce the alibi. John C. Montgomery’s testimony in the Bond trial at Hillsboro challenged the defense’s carefully built alibi with precise date recollections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelbyville
John C. Montgomery
Hillsboro
Kennedy Case At Shelbyville Sees Twenty Witnesses Testify
In Shelbyville on December 27 the Kennedy case heard twenty defense witnesses. The session featured heated cross examination debates, Judge Glessner nearly withdrawing, and a mob scene around Archie Kennedy with shots, rocks, clubs, and threats as McCorkle and Kennedy moved toward the brick corner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Shelbyville
Archie Monfort
Glessner
Kennedy
Howard Lee
McCorkle
Lee
Aspey
Defendant
Broadway
Patterson
Ensminger
J. W. Rosencrans
Wiles Resdence
J. B. Wilson
William Bowman
Tucker
Simeon Carney
A. G. Trees
C. Symons
John C Montgomery Testifies Alibi Destroyed in One Blow
Hillstoro, Dec 27 court session opens with Judge Thornton stating defense plans to call Miss Boud this afternoon or tomorrow to challenge the alibi in the John C Montgomery case. The testimony is expected to undermine the defense and sharpen the prosecution’s narrative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. Montgomery
Hillstoro
Thornton
Miss Boud
Montgomery Alibi Under Fire In Outrage Case
Testimony recounts John C. Montgomery detailing a day of travel with family and neighbors ending at home at dusk. Joseph and George Yanker corroborate the alibi while Sarah Yanker disputes timing, suggesting the events occurred the day after the alleged outrage, stirring sensational doubt about Montgomery’s defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Montgomery
Charley Masters
Joseph Yanker
Morgert
George Yanker
Mrs. Pettus
Sherman Yanker
John Campbell
John Morgert
Emma Bond
Grove City
Clementi
Lee Pettus
Heinlin
Swick
Pettus
John C. Montgomery
Joseph
Joe Yanker
Yanker Brothers
Bond
Cincinnati Mystery: Body Found Near Stream Suspected Murder
The body of a 50 year old man, identified as William H. Kirk a sand dealer lately dealing in horses, was found killed near Cincinnati with a rope around the neck and blows on the head. Mrs Kirk says he left Monday for Cheviot with $200. Teamster John Neal, renting a stable near Kirk, is arrested on suspicion after a large sum of money matching Kirk’s was found on him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Hayseed
William H. Kirk
Cheviot
John Neal
Kirk
Ohio Bar Association proposes plan for circuit courts
The State Bar Association today suggested to the Legislature a plan to organize the circuit courts after the constitutional amendment. Seven districts and twenty-one judges would be created in the state with salaries of 4000 dollars each, terms six years. Gen. Durbin Ward was elected president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Bar Association
Durbin Ward
Colton Attorney Denies Huntington Letters Sale Claim
In an interview from San Francisco on December 27, Mrs Coltons attorney asserts the Huntington Colton letters were never offered for sale. He calls the claim that Mrs Colton received 200000 from Central Pacific directors a falsehood not supported by facts pleadings or testimony in the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
French Operations in Tonkin Explained by Cable News
Latest dispatches outline French actions in Tonkin during the broader campaign. The report emphasizes strategic aims, supply lines, and governance as Paris seeks decisive leverage in the region, with commentary on potential regional repercussions.
Frank and Full Statement of Minister Ferry's Policy
Loxpoy December 27 The statement explains why semi official French plans for Tonquin are in the press It outlines five points showing war aims negotiation and possible seizure of a Chinese port It argues the public disclosure may ease European fears preserve moral influence and potentially avoid guerrilla warfare Admiral Courbet urged to press hostilities after Son Tay and attack Hong Hoa before Bacninh push
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferry
Loxpoy
Premier Ferry
French War Office
Tonquin
China
France
Courbet
Paris
Sontay
Hong Hoa
Bacninh
France Demands Security Over Tonquin Question
Paris papers report France will exact security for China’s pecuniary responsibility tied to the Tonquin dispute as the due discharge of obligations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
National
Temps
France
China
Passengers of Plantyn Arrive at Oporto after Rescue
Fifty three men from the steamer Plantyn, which sailed from New York November 11 for Antwerp, reached Oporto Portugal aboard the brig G D T after rescue. The Plantyn had provisions for 120, enough for 300 on rafts and boats but carried only twenty one passengers and a crew of forty. Eight remaining may be aboard another vessel. The passenger list includes Antonio Lawino Leonard Palmano Rosano Pietro Pascuale Sinzone Giuseppe Sinzone Nicola Lansa Pella Antonio Razo Lansea Angelo Grosso Mar Uzziero D Falsemo Philip Convante G Ferraro V Ferraro F Cicconardi Oduli Semli Secka Rubenstein George Stambecco John Gianion Dronisi Irari.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plantyn
Oporto
London
Portugal
New York
Antwerp
Funniss, Eddie & Co
Plant
Antonio Lawino
Leonard Palmano
Rosano Pietro
Pascuale Sinzone
Giuseppe Sinzone
Nicola Lansa
Pella Antonio
Razo Lansea
Angelo Grosso
Mar Uzziero
D. Falsemo
Philip Convante
G. Ferraro
V. Ferraro
F. Cicconardi
Oduli Semli
Secka Rubenstein
George Stambecco
John Gianion
Dronisi Irari
Prohibition on American Salted Meats By French Gov
Paris December twenty seventh. The government bars import of American salted meats until the Chamber of Commerce reviews the forthcoming commerce bill. Exemptions cover Havre Nantes and Bordeaux ports with strict animal scrutiny. Chamber of Commerce to fund inspections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Minister of Commerce
Havre
Nantes
Bordeaux
Chamber of Commerce
Controversy Over Chicago Hog Carcass Claims
The Paris publication quoted Dr. H J Detmer of the U S Bureau of Agriculture denying Paul Bert’s claim that diseased and dying dogs passed through Chicago stockyards and were shipped to Bordeaux and Havre. Detmer says his official reports show hogs are transported to rendering tanks outside packing houses, and he has examined about 40 000 hogs with no disease found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I Caicaco
Paul Bert
Paris
H. J. Detmer
United States Bureau of Agriculture
Chicago
Bordeaux
Havre
Detmer
M. Bert
Commissioner of Agriculture
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Owen, Pixtey & Co
the Bears
General Grant Hurt
Hle
National Capital
Whisky Men
Department of Agriculture
MR. Fitzgerald
Polar Exploration
Mr. Belford
Congress
Ohio Bar Association
Cubag
Ireland
sHs
Mr. Bert
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