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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1895
Page
1
Louisville prepares for the March of the Boys in Blue as up to 250000 visitors are counted in the city with 300000 registrations for hospitality. A naval veterans convention opens with Rear Admiral Francis B. Allen urging a strong navy and Monroe Doctrine defense.
A Grand Army of the Republic reception at the Galt House drew an estimated 10 000 veterans blue and gray and their wives. Colonel H S Dietrich presided as master of ceremonies as decorations and banners created a festive scene. Union labor groups staged a large parade with Chinese lanterns to honor the visitors and Buffalo as the next reunion site was discussed with optimism. Naval Veterans elected officers after a lengthy session with Rear Admiral Samuel Alman named to lead.
Governor Matthews was the guest of honor at a large Jeffersonville Indiana event in Warder Park with a mammoth campfire. The city’s streets and buildings were illuminated to enhance the celebration and public enjoyment.
In Westville Holmes county a band of masked assailants opened fire on a sleeping group of about thirty black workers in a freight car near Graves and Beatty's sawmill. Two men died Henry Johnson and Sam Evans others wounded as fear spreads among the labor force. white former employees suspected as instigators.
In Danville the Hinshaw murder trial hears Dr Fletcher challenge the husband’s claim that his wife cried I am shot after a head wound. Witnesses describe the night, while Professor Morrison testifies the head wound could not permit motion. The defense counters with anatomical questions as tracks in the snow vanish.
The Illinois weather service bulletin reports abundant rainfall and above normal temperatures aiding late corn maturation. Early corn harvests are widespread, frost risk remains in central and northern counties for ten days, ground plowing active, rye sowing continuing with good stands. Wheat sowing delayed, pastures growing, fall feed secured, water plentiful, broom corn nearly finished, and several crops in good condition though sorghum harmed by chinch bugs.
A suspicious traveler was removed from a B and M line train in Tecumseh Nebraska after conductor Lawson alerted authorities. He bore two bundles containing mining stock, deeds, bullion certificates, bank deposits, cash around 500, keys, and a revolver. The papers were issued to P H McNamie Willis A Barnes and George Doyle. The man refused to name himself.
Scores on League baseball diamonds are reported as follows: Baltimore 5 to Cleveland 32 in Baltimore. Philadelphia 11 to Louisville 5 in Philadelphia. Boston 8 to St Louis 4 in Boston. Brooklyn 2 to Cincinnati 1 in Brooklyn. New York 18 to Chicago 5 in New York. Second game New York 8 to Chicago 6 in New York.
Rev. John V. Van Fleet rector of St. Andrew's Episcopal Church in Waverly married Miss Katharine Hoover last evening. The bishop performed the ceremony as the church glowed with lights and decorations of asters and goldenrod.
The agricultural department released September crop estimates with percentages for corn at 90.4, down 6.1 points. oats 90, rye 80.7, barley 87, and overall harvests including winter and spring at 75.4. The data reflect declines across several grain categories and provide a snapshot of national yields.
In Bloomington on Sept 11 the Suttons John and Thaddeus shipped four carloads of stock valued at 4000 to 5000 from Milligan to Chicago. They paid with Parke bank checks that were to be honored from Chicago drafts. Draft delays led bankers to suspect flight. cashier F H Stark reported the Suttons may have left the country with the funds.
In Columbus on September 11, 1833, 14 year old William Brinkley left his West Virginia family, including 5 year old brother James. They lost contact until five years ago when Brinkley learned James was alive. Brinkley sent funds for his brother to visit, and they finally met after a sixty two year separation in a pleasant reunion.
Mrs Carrie A Pitzel wife and mother of Holmes victims testified before Coroner Castor and the county grand jury with her daughter Bessie She traced Holmes movements as he led her and her children across the country while he disposed of them She identified her son Howard s overcoat and was overcome with grief causing a suspension of the investigation.
Rev D O Donovan once excommunicated from the Brownsburg Catholic priesthood has been reinstated and preached on Sunday. He previously pursued court suits after leaving, and reportedly inherited property in St Louis valued between 75000 and 100000 dollars. Meanwhile in Terre Haute detectives have not advanced tracking Cashier Farden of Adams Express or City Ticket Agent Bob Barnett beyond the seers Four train early Saturday morning.
Farden and Barnett reached Mer sea where a confederate awaited with naturalization papers. The Pinkerton man was two hours behind. The alleged confederate, a doctor, had worked with them until recently and supposedly went to Mexico.
Dr John W Westerfield of Anderson Indiana is believed to be dying in Petoskey Michigan where he had gone for his health. He is president of the Indiana Association of Spiritualists and founded spiritualism in the state forty years ago, having donated substantial funds to the cause nationwide.
In Indianapolis United States court Judge Banter refused to continue the cases of Francis and Pervcial Coffin for wrecking the Indianapolis National Bank. Defense sought delay due to two missing witnesses and filed a bill of exceptions.
Morristown reports its first period without a licensed saloon in years as Andrew Denk, the only keeper, filed for September term. A remonstrance gathered 330 of 600 township votes, and Denk surrendered without contest.
Work on the foundation of the new court house has begun and will be pushed to early completion. The commissioners hope to move the county records from Leavenworth in time for the June session, 1896.
A tramp on the southbound Monon express was thrown from the top of a car near Putnamville while rounding a curve and killed instantly. A track walker named Ed Philips was killed by a train near Lexington in Madison on the same date.
Police Commissioner Roosevelt rules New York City clubs may not sell liquor on Sundays even to members. Milwaukee mail carriers are summoned to show cause for possible removal or suspension over offenses. Richard Mansfield is gravely ill with typhoid fever risking stage absence. A Hollowayville man’s revolver accident kills his brother. Miss Jane Addams of Hull House is very ill, anxious over possible typhoid fever. Japan’s 18 percent export total around 57.53 million. imports about 59.68 million with U S goods valued at 5.58 million. Electric mains blamed for water pipe damage in Omaha. street railway suit filed. Kr. Fraker arraigned in Richmond on fraud charges. plea not guilty. preliminary hearing Sept 17. William Palmer of Trilby company commits suicide in St Louis hotel room. Unclaimed freight at Dominion Express in Toronto includes an old Lincoln baby chair. Boston Masonic Temple plans reconstruction for temporary use and future grand temple.
New York markets show easy money on call at 1 percent and steady sterling, with U S government bonds easing. Chicago Board of Trade quotes cover wheat, corn, oats, lard and produce. live stock at the Union Stock Yards shows hogs from 2.23 to 4.80 and cattle from 2.40 to 5.15 with various grades and receipts.
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