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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1885
Page
1
Local weather note indicates snow chances diminishing with warming trend ahead. Forecasters expect lighter accumulation and gradual melt as temperatures rise across the region.
Citizens praise the city’s finest fabrics with pantaloon counters showcasing a magnificent exhibit. The display emphasizes quality over profit as prices are aggressively named, highlighting a bold selling point and local pride in durable, high quality materials.
A Plainfield woman, Mrs. Ohl, appears under a mysterious spell granting fluent command of multiple languages and musical performance. Observers report she speaks in unknown tongues, sings, and interacts with animals, while her husband and mother attest to the powers and guard them from public tests.
Springfield dispatch reports the house opening with Mr. Cronkrite chairing and Democrats seeking permanent organization. A roll call failed the previous question as Haines sided with Republicans. Cronkrite withdrew from speakership bid while M. Haines was renominated, with Democrats hopeful of 77 votes. All Democrats petition President Cleveland to appoint William M. Springer as Secretary of the Interior.
An Indian woman arrived at Sylvester trading post in Victoria reporting the killing of five Indian men and one woman by Takow Indians. They also abducted one woman and two children before the captive escaped and reached the post after a two month journey. The murders were said to be retaliation for an Indian killed by whites in 1883.
A Huntington silk mill at South Coventry in the town of Windham, Connecticut, was destroyed by fire this morning. Estimated damage under $12,000 with insurance coverage of $10,000, officials report.
In the Alpine foothill villages appalling destruction is reported with scores of hamlets wiped out and hundreds buried beneath snow and debris. Troops aid rescues as relief efforts proceed amid uncertain fronts and occupied zones elsewhere.
A massive avalanche in Piedmont and surrounding regions leaves hundreds dead or missing. Dozens of villages buried, including Frassiniere and Deveiso, with thousands of rescuers and troops aiding the grim recovery effort amid a harsh winter across Italy.
Unofficial rumor from London dated January 22 says General Stewart has occupied Metemneh after a Saturday push near Abuklea wells. Officials with Wolseley congratulate, rebels likely fled Metemneh, and European papers speculate the expedition could pave the way for an English protectorate over Egypt.
London January 22 The Pall Mall Gazette prints a reserve text claiming England and Turkey pact on Egypt governance. Turkish troops to occupy Egypt except ports Alexandria Damietta Port Said Suez England to retain coast garrison. Tawfik Pasha Egyptian throne to be replaced by a non Mehemet Ali Pasha nominee. Khartoum to fall to Turkey with Turkish order in interior.
Col Frederick Burnaby of the Royal Horse Guards emerges as the best known popular officer in Britain. The six foot six inch figure, famed strength and daring, and his romantic link to the Egyptian conflict are noted as he joined Baker Pasha’s staff after leaving the army to cover events in Suakim and Tokar.
Colonel Burnaby, born 1842 at Bedford, served in the Royal Horse Guards Blues and built a legacy through daring travel and journalism. He crossed central Asia, Khiva and the Oxus, traveled to Turkey and Persia, climbed balloons nineteen times, and authored works including A Ride to Khiva and Travels and Adventures in Central Asia.
A London letter describes a staged training exercise at Dongola with four hundred camel corps mounted infantry and under four hundred Royal Sussex troops. Sir Herbert Stewart reviews, observes formations, and notes the camels' strong squares yet a dangerous imagined threat, while Sussex companies attempt a charge that camel troops ignore. The piece contrasts camel behavior patterns and marks the expedition as a picturesque, somewhat humorous display with cautious notes about rival camel corps in the hinterlands.
Berlin dispatch reports rapid German colonization on Africa’s western coast. An official note says a German expedition has formally annexed Oglet Brahim near Sene, with ongoing progress claimed by Berlin.
A report from Sierra Leone claims the German flag has been hoisted in the interior, amid a broader agreement with Franc and a longstanding British protectorate claim. If confirmed, this could trigger serious complications with England over Sierra Leone and potential German access to the sea.
CoLoe ne January 22 The Gazette argues over England Europe relations. It says the chief question is who yields or compromises opposing claims. The piece predicts England will yield to Europe if Europe’s verdict is given with emphasis and warns England will reveal cowardice.
In Melbourne a municipal resolution protests England's handling of colonial representation on foreign annexations. The city calls the government to rectify the harm caused and to adopt measures preventing future similar actions in the region.
Turin dispatch reports the Gazetta stating England and Italy signed a treaty dividing massowahi to Obok a 300 mile stretch with Italy to occupy it. England backs Italy in Tripoli if needed and favors an Italian West Africa colony. Italy provides moral support to England's Egyptian policy.
Henry George spoke before the Belfast Land Restoring Society, but the end of his lecture sparked a disturbance. A vote of thanks to Mr George was blocked by uproar as chairs flew, gas was extinguished, and police cleared the hall.
London January 22 Sir Thomas Brassey member of Parliament and junior Lord of the Admiralty spoke at Hastings tonight and predicted an imminent local self government movement for Ireland with expected concessions to the Irish.
In Cork on January 22 Charles S. Parnell attended a banquet honoring him despite illness from overwork. The Catholic clergy did not attend as the bishop had forbidden their presence at the event hosted by local corporation and electors.
Jan 22 Roebourne West Australia the manager and accountant of the Union Bank branch were found murdered in the bank with tomahawk blows. Assailants escaped.
Famine is prevailing in the governments of Archangel and Vologda. Dispatches from St. Petersburg report bread shortages and rising distress as winter tightens its grip on northern Russia.
Monsignor Bougardet named vicar apostolic of Arizona. Mr Parnell ill at Cork delaying duties. Buckle of the London Times wed to Alice Payn’s daughter. Mr Gladstone back at Hawarden after talks with Hartington and Earl Granville. Home Secretary opposes rewards for finding London Bridge explosion perpetrators.
Colonel Dudley signals willingness to meet Mr. Warner halfway. Senator Seney urges action for bank depositors and endorses the McPherson Bill. Western importers show interest. A pension bureau decision aims to expedite business. The suffrage association is mentioned in context.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal from Washington reports the House pursuing probes into Colonel W. W. Dudley’s role in Ohio politics during his pension commissioner tenure. Dudley remains confident no government pay supported campaign work while off duty, criticizing prior probes as fruitless and noting Congress’ habit of dragging private affairs into official inquiries. A Springer committee member predicts such investigations will teach lawmakers the folly of intruding private matters into congressional scope.
The county special grand jury voted to indict 255 judges for allowing carelessness and frauds that created a $100,000 police force appropriation. The proposal appeared won by 14,000 votes but was defeated by several hundred. Indicted include most judges who served and county Clerk Ryan plus Justices Scully and Kersten, who made up the canvassing board.
A mob of masked men freed Pat Woods from McComb City jail early today and hanged him after Woods, who had killed Constable Mike Bauer, was jailed following his arrest on Tuesday. The incident comes from The Picayune Magnolia special.
Washington January 22 Special to the Indianapolis Journal Indianapolis merchants expect the New York Custom-house inquiry ordered by Secretary McCulloch to probe undervaluations. Western importers contend New York agents get a 20 to 40 percent price edge over rivals at Western ports, aided by insiders in New York customs. McCulloch hopes the inquiry ends undervaluation and may jail corrupt officers.
Columbus Ohio January 22 Woodrow Scott McAllister's furniture store burned tonight with stock valued at 35000 nearly a total loss. Insurance covers the loss in companies in the East and West. The building owned by T Ewing Miller suffered 5000 damage and is insured.
The North Carolina Senate and House, by a unanimous vote of Democrats and Republicans, endorsed Governor Jarvis and recommended him to President Cleveland for a Cabinet post.
Newark Jan 22 grand jury indicted Daniel Dodd president of Newark Savings Institution for making illegal investments in transactions with Fisk & ate. The case centers on alleged improper dealings and misuse of funds within the bank system.
Wheeling nail makers raise the card rate to 2.15 dollars per keg with a 10 percent cut for car-load lots and standard cash and sixty day discounts, amounting to about a 20 cent per keg advance.
Jeans manufacturers in Louisville and New Albany agreed to reopen all mills on February 1, with operations at two-thirds time through April. The decision follows a prior agreement to close mills pending conditions.
Washington, Jan 22. Rep Seney of Ohio argues the McPherson bill, which would raise national bank circulation by 10 percent on bonds deposited with the Treasury, affects depositor security. He insists more laws are needed to shield depositors from bank stockholders and officers’ negligence or crime, warning the measure could lessen security by increasing bankers’ circulation.
The speaker argues depositors in national banks require stronger protection beyond current shareholder liability. They note shareholders are liable only to par value and stock, urging removal of liability limits to better secure deposits. Banking is framed as stable with few liabilities and large profits, warranting enhanced safeguards for depositors.
Washington January 22 decree lets pension applicants drop agents or attorneys and act as their own agents at any time. Previously an authorized agent could not be dismissed without cause, blocking reforms and enabling inactive or poor agents to hold cases for years. The change is expected to relieve many applicants, uncover meritorious cases, and retire ineffective agents.
The National Woman's Suffrage Association completes its seventeenth annual meeting in Washington with a secret session report urging state legislatures to back suffrage and lawmakers to oppose anti suffrage votes. Public sessions feature speeches by Gordon, Gage, Anthony, and Stanton.
Washington dispatch notes Senate and House suspending work to commemorate Tom Benton. It recalls Benton's 1858 request that his death not be announced in Congress, urging memorials be avoided. The piece comments on mournful orations and the use of obituary efforts amid a tight session.
T. J. Fisher sues William Sharon and Sarah Althea Hill to secure a clear title to property in Washington. The bill seeks a decree that Sharon acquired no beneficial interest in certain lots and that no dower right accrued to Hill. It seeks to restrain Hill from asserting dower in title conveyed through John B Alley. A San Francisco decree last December declared Hill Sharon’s wife, creating an apparent dower claim.
Washington Jan 22 Senator Mahone denies with emphasis that he is conspiring with President Arthur to influence policy or events. He urged reporters to drop the rumor as baseless and reiterated his allegiance to constitutional methods and the administration.
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