08 Mar 1890
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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1890
Page
1
The article surveys spring headwear trends with jokes about famous hats and wearers. It highlights the Evening Sun and Bill Nye hats, traditions of royal and military headgear, and notes prices, brim sizes, and tailor-made options for various ages and tastes.
At a Virginia Culpeper female seminary a pupil accused another of stealing a dollar. After denial the accused and companions bound and stripped the accuser and blackened her body with shoe polish. The incident led to six or more expulsions.
The funeral of ex Minister Pendleton was held Saturday at Christ's church with Bishop Leonard officiating and Hon. I M Jordan delivering a eulogy. The day was cool and bright, crowds filled the streets, business paused, and many dignitaries attended from Indiana Utah Pennsylvania New York West Virginia and Kentucky.
W A Gaines & Co makers of Old Crow whisky sue in U S circuit court for 10000 dollars damages and a 2d injunction against Lan laney and Hayes alleging trademark infringement. Indiana forecast: fair and slightly warmer for Indianapolis through 24 hours to 8 a m March. Jeffersonville report: 83-year-old steamboatman James Blake elopes with widow Annie cheapedy and marries in New Albany. Chillicothe note: Saturday quarrel left Lineman Gib bons of the 8 O railroad dead by a chisel.
Reading Pa March 8 Spl R W Hoffman and wife aged people were found unconscious from coal gas Saturday morning and will die. The couple were discovered in their home and a rescue attempt was made but not successful as their condition deteriorated rapidly.
Dying in Cincinnati, March 8, Rev. Johnston Myers of Cincinnati is reported in a dying condition after injuries sustained in the Buffalo incident.
A schedule of Sunday services across multiple churches led by Dr Haines Rev Taylor Rev Brown Dr Ford Rev Whalton Dr Lucas Dr Cleveland and others. Morning and evening sermons cover topics from Total depravity to Transformations and labor questions.
A city investigative committee chaired by Councilman Woollen questioned Chief Dougherty and Agent Charles A. Landy about a supposed 10 percent kickback offer on a 4,000 ft Baker hose contract. Testimony showed no concrete proof of bribery. witnesses denied knowing or offering payments. The hearing adjourned to Wednesday at 9:30, with calls for further witnesses.
Paris dispatches report the Dahomey position as critical with French agent Baou demanding 4,000 troops to defend the Dahomey post and another 4,000 for an expedition to Aghome. He predicts conquest would fail and favors securing French coastal rule while Journal des Debats warns of difficulties and jealousy among France England and Germany.
A man disguised as a woman canvassed families for corsets and undergarments in Bordentown New Jersey before fleeing. In Evansville Indiana a dye house at the Armstrong furniture plant exploded during a fire on Friday killing three men.
The Democratic County Central Committee met at the million dollar courthouse Saturday afternoon with 63 present. Thoms Reed Taggart chaired. Will E. Bischlich proposed April 12 as a preliminary date and 1 delegate per 25 votes, but John Coleman objected and withdrew. April 17 was finally chosen unanimously and the committee adjourned.
Solicitor Abrahame applied at Bowst police court for a warrant against Lord Abington after a violent incident at the Nel Gwynne club. Miss Gladyn Leslie, sister of actor Georga Giddene, alleges Abington struck her, then kicked her while she lay. The magistrate granted the warrant following the expulsion of Abington from the club.
County auditor Al Graham pleaded guilty on Saturday morning and received a $126,000 fine along with an 18 year penitentiary sentence. The report also cites ex Treasurer Coleman charging Fla with causing its financial collapse and notes officials discuss the Lake Shorerosa rail accident as investigators weigh how a coupler failure led to a detached train section. Separately, Wall Street sentiment shows modest W U activity amid postal telegraph debates as Langford faces grand jury action for a mail robbery and Ganter sues Moore and the Connecticut Mutual to recover a Tanglewood farm lien.
A lively theater roundup describes Clara Morris in Renee de Moray next Friday with other titles including Article 7 and Still waters run deep. The piece praises the cast, notes Murray and Murphy provide comedy, and mentions a planning visit by Marion’s chief justice. Nellie Bly is announced for March 14 lecture.
The J. D. and W. Railway will commence sales on March 10 offering tickets to Kansas City Atchison and St. Joseph for 21.57 dollars. Lower rates are available to other western points. For tickets and full information call the ticket office at 144 S. Illinois St or Union.
Column notes rising tension in Portugal amid unsettled minsterial talks with England and reports of strikes and street protests. British residents seek U S protection while rumors of no settlement spark fears of outbreaks. Also announces executrix Jilen Breen seeks court guidance after probate.
Revival meetings in protraas at the Central Christian Church with the pastor preaching each evening.
In St Joseph Mo on March 7 a prom inent widow Julia Gileey seeks divorce from William Walgamot amid cruelty claims dating to their brief marriage after a house fire case. She alleges he beat her with a red hot stove causing burns and that other outrages threaten prison if proven. A grand jury had previously failed to indict. A separate agricultural note reports high prices at New York stud sales, including Reverie at 10000 and Nellie May at 1000, with roving stock and a dangerous azotora illness affecting several horses.
President Brush and figures from the league visited amid stay pressure and financial strains. Brush pressed critics and argued against an eight club league while defending Indianapolis status and the league’s admission decisions. He questioned who controls the schedule and noted no money was offered for the franchise, insisting the fight to remain in the league continues despite dissatisfaction with the schedule.
An Iowa man named Kane robs a woman of diamonds at a Chicago house then escapes. He fatally wounds Officer Lindville and seriously wounds Officer Briscoe during pursuit. A mob surrounds him before Morrin knocks him unconscious and he is jailed. Briscoe will die and Lindville remains in danger. Kane is said to be insane.
Charleston March 7. William Kampf, accused of killing his daughter and son after returning home drunk, was hanged at 11 o clock. He had previously rumored to have killed two men in Bavaria and succumbed to his actions with little remorse for the crime.
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