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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1889
Page
4
Fragmented Indiana items report a Richmond abortionist’s sentencing, a man buried alive rumor, park plans for Tegansport, local court and police actions, and various small-town incidents across Fort Wayne Newark and surrounding counties. The scattered notes include thefts, assaults, salacious rumors, and civic meetings with no single dominant event.
Monday noon marked the start of the new police commission under Holt Sullivan and Catterson. They demanded possession from Superintendent Travis but were refused. A new organizational slate was formed with Capt. Thomas Colbert as superintendent and 55 officers reappointed. A second entrance demand was met with renewed refusal, and the group planned a 10 o clock Tuesday meeting in the courthouse.
New hats and spring coats dominate the scene with short loose sack coats three button cuts and tight frock features. Evening wear favors wide waists and light trousers while vests close with baton buttons. Linings and trims reflect New York and London styles. Also advertised are Brown's Expectorant for coughs and Light Domestic sewing machines, with cigar notices and related merchants.
An OCR filled with groceries meats and produce lists California beef, lard, coffee, canned fruits, vegetables, poultry, and dairy items with prices per unit or per hundredweight. The Indianapolis market section notes transport notes, freight rates, and comparative prices across months, with a March 12 dateline and market quotes from Chicago and local grain reports.
Awakening spring brings swift movement as The When aims to expand its spring trade. The ad notes quick action toward new head and body coverings and invites customers to see and buy. Local figures referenced imply a brisk, early-bird market atmosphere for seasonal apparel.
The fragment mentions various silver articles including match boxes, cigars accessories, and small items in plain and overlaid silver. It hints at a receptacle, a suspdeinus hoki, and a wish to acquire themed pieces alongside roses and fine metal curiosities.
We received this morning by express from our divers a line of Silk and Silk and Wool Novelties and Patt vo Dresses exclusive to this market. An elegant assortment of new Spring Street Goods follows, surpassing in quantity and variety all prior displays. Our showwomen Madam Ayer and Madam Phelp arrive tomorrow morning to take orders.
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