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Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1890

Page

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How to Dress a Man and I Have His Look Very Dapper

Indianapolis men chase fashion as THE SUNK guides fall and winter wear. It urges black underwear or gray, dark hosiery, plain or embroidered shirts, and various collar styles. Accessories include modest jewelry, watch chains, and different neckwear, with outfits favoring double breasted frocks, cutaways, sacks, vests, and white or silk vests for evening dress, plus overcoats like Chesterfield and ulster appropriate for the season.

Indianapolis Denison House Ita Marseilles New York Kerieye

Washington Walfa Report From Duluth Population Surge

Washington Walfa notes Duluth Minnesota shows the nation’s largest growth as population rises from 2,644 to 82,725 in ten years with a 1,137.24 percent increase. Gov Knapps Alaska reports prohibition law failing, whisky found among no indictments or trials. grand juries refuse to indict offenders.

Comte de Paris Washington Duluth Minn Gov. Knapps Alaska

President Seeks to Sell Western Tour as Progress

A wary forecast of a broad western trip follows the president’s public agenda. The plan aims to bolster relations and reassure allies while signaling steady progress on national initiatives amid cautious, hopeful sentiment.

Frigeitfol Explosion at Provent Powder Works

An explosion at the Dupont works near Wilmington Delaware on Tuesday afternoon released hexagonal powder, triggering multiple blasts. Seven nearby mills were wrecked, walls fell, debris filled the air, and windows broke five miles away. Seventeen or more dead were listed with numerous seriously injured. 60 families made homeless. Total loss around 850000 dollars.

Yrecken WilLuIneTon Del Martin Dolar James Dolan Wm. McGarvey John Martygan Wm. Dennison John Dietz Thomas Harliks Johan Hurlike Patrick Dougherty Jobe Newall Wm. Green Rose Dougherty James Mardyn Daniel Harkins Wm. Logan Wil Annie Martie Dolan Hugh Ferry John McDoweill Rirs McDowell Lydia Anderson Eugene Francis G C. I. Dupont Wilminaton. del

Missionary Society Session Opens in Moerichan Street Church

Northwestern branch of the Women’s Foreign Missionary Society began a four day session at Moerichan Street M E church. Wisconsin Michigan Illinois Ohio and Indiana delegates attend with reports and debates. Miss Isabella Thoburn of Lucsnoyn India spoke at Tuesday night reception.

Women’s Foreign Missionary Society Moerichan St. M. KE Wisconsin Michigan Illnois Ohio Indiana Isabella Thopurn Lucsnoyn India So Oiery Margaret Dreyen Chicago Sarah DeLine Bombay

Among the Railroads and a Rail Delays Tale

The Pennsylvania system letters trains with P O S L branding while old tourists lament J M I. L & N official Milliken loses about 5000 dollars due to a rogue ticket agent and a benefit set for November 14. No Big Four trains reached Cincinnati division from Tuesday night to Wednesday noon due to a rye car wreck near Greensburg and lack of telegraph at Greensburg. Superintendent Bender notes future need for a double track and more telegraph points, with Waldron adding another station.

Pennsylvania St. L Milliken Lonieville Cincinnati Greensburg Supt Bender Cincinatti Waldron

Supreme Court Rules Section 13 Of Election Law Unconstitutional

The state supreme court struck down section 13 of the new election law on Wednesday ruling it violates the state constitution by classifying voters into taxpayers and non-payers and by adding residency and affidavit requirements. It holds the legislature cannot expand voter qualifications defined by the constitution and notes voters may change residence within set periods before an election. The decision declares the section invalid.

Supreme Court Dailizan General Assembly

New Corporate Filings in Manapolis Prompt Electric Firms

New Concerns Thel D and W elevator company of Manapolis with capital 50000 and Bedford electric light and power company with capital 20000 filed articles of incorporation on Wednesday, signaling growth in local industry and utility development.

Thel, D. & W. Elevator Company Manapolis Bedford Electric Light and Power Company

Local notices mix with court cases and sales in Indianapolis

The clipping covers a mix of social and legal items: a missing 15 year old girl from Carnelist. divorce granted to Juliette by Judge Walker. Judge Howland receives a stylistic letter from Blancaster Ohio. Henry Patton fined $10 for assault and battery. Benj Halak and Caroline divorce on adultery grounds. George and Eliza Wagner separated over abandonment. kaolin beds near Bedford sold to eastern syndicate. Esolin field valued and used for factory purposes. Fannie Wiley, a reformatory entrant, released on bail then jailed as bondsmen refuse service. August Richter versus Elias Richter for malicious prosecution. Greenwalt reports robbery and assault on Maryland Street. public road case opposing highway near Ninth Street to Brighton Beach. clergy retreat in diocese of Vincennes at St. John’s Church. Hannah Martens sues Christ Wempner for breach of contract from 1882 for life-care. $104 due for eight years’ work, seeks $1,000 damages.

Theodosa Alexander Count Wappenhens Fos Frederick W. Howard Juliette Walker Howland Blancaster Ohio Indiana Henry Patton John James James Costa Howe Benj. Halak Caroline George Eliza Wagner Bedford C. D Pearson Robert Douglass Sastern Muncie Indianapolis Fannie Wiley Reformatory August Richter Elias Richter Maryland St Tennessee Mississippi Greenwalt Virginia Hiram Miller Ninth St Brighton Beach Indianapolis Brewing Company Diocese of Vintennes St. John’s Church Hev. T. A. Hughes Detroit College Superior Court Hannah Martens Christ Wempner Warren Township Chanse Balanca Cara Warmoner

Wew bat racks at Wm. L. Elder's store sale

Purchasers are urged to visit Krankhem's at 62 Last sh.st to buy a range and Gan Sgrings while stock lasts, with emphasis on value and selection.

Wm. L. Elder’s Krankhem’s

Close of the Contest Eke Bam Bicycle Winners

The Sun reports the bicycle contest close with many winners led by Anna M Taylor, a 37th winner living at 15 Linker Street. The event praised as pleasant and successful, noting Miss Taylor won easily and now enjoys her new bicycle from The Sun’s prize.

Tax Sun Anna M, Taylor Miss Taylor Linker St Sun

Hair Theft by A "Hair-Cutter" Strikes Detroit Teens

In the past month four Detroit girls report being hair snatched on the street by a tall wiry man nicknamed the hair cutter. Fannie O Leary, 17, describes a sudden embrace and a swift tug as he fled, leaving the West Side alarmed and police seeking suspects matching the description.

DeErrarr, Opt Detroit Fannie O’laary Mora Closs Ors Flan O’leary

McKinley Asked Blaine To Stay Out Of District

Millersburg Ohio October 8. Special Congressmen McKinley faced questions about a report he asked Blaine to remain away from his district. He refused a direct answer saying the congressional committee handles speakers and he would not dispute the claim.

Beny Elsime Millersburg McKinley Blaine Congressional

Poison attempt and murder death in early reports

Montreal dispatch notes Mrs Birchall caught attempting to poison her husband with intent to kill or harm, causing barred contact. In Seattle Beattle, William Sprague Jr., son of Salmon P. Chase and ex governor of Bloodetleland, commits suicide by chloroform, a reporter on a local journal. Indiana case sees John W. Williams reveal complete bicycle cost from raw materials to finish, disputing trial claims of higher price.

Birchall Montreal Canada the Globe Hicyele Conta John W. Williams Indiana Bicycle Company

Braving the World and Local Stage Moves

AHUSKHENTS GEAND presents Marry Porter now with Frank Daniels company in Hoodo. Dan iels notes Porter is performing well in a personal letter to Mr Power. Russell forms a new comedy company aiming to stage ventures early in November. He compares to Daly switching to society drama and targets a stronger audience with upcoming farce.

Porter Frank Daniel Hoodo Daniels Mr. Power Russell Daly

Terre Haute Round Trip Ticket Offer Expires Oct 11

On account of the races the Big Four will sell Terre Haute and return tickets at one fare for the round trip. The fare is good to return until October 11. The line operates four daily trains between Indianapolis and Terre Haute.

Terre Haute Oct Llth Indianapolis

Robber with a gun robs several in Anderson

Between 7 and 10 pm Tuesday a highwayman held up J J Netterville and Calvin Allen taking 40 dollars and a watch. He robbed George Hartman on White River Bridge and seized his valuables. He knocked a streetcar driver off Irondale car and took 6 dollars. He forced Walter Simmes at his doorway to hand over his purse before vanishing. no trace found.

Simmes

Wake at Dowd's Home Ends with Body Dump Plan

A Brooklyn wake for Mrs. Dowd devolved into drunken revelry. Edward Dowd and others attempted to dump the corpse from the open window. Police intervened, Dowd was fined $1, and the body was restored to the casket as mourners dispersed.

New York Harpers Court Brookltonshire Edward Dowd Henly Mr. Dowd Dowd First Precinct Justice Walsh

Drawing Their Prizes and County Ledger Dividends

The Fletcher and Sharp dividends paid through the county clerk’s office total about 22 thousand dollars by Monday and 1 thousand on Tuesday. A waste basket filled with paper wrappings and about 25 rolls of silver dollars marked the day. The DePauw estate tops the payouts with 7,255.70, Indianapolis National Bank 3,555.62, Winslow Lanier Co 4,582.11, with clerks Bais and Buskirk hurriedly processing the disbursements amid a busy scene. In Erlanger Kentucky a dog dispute led to a fatal melee when Louis Richards struck Louis Edwards with a club, Edwards stabbed, then strangled Richards, and died after combat broke apart.

Fletcher & Sharp Mondey DePauw Indianapolis National Bank Winslow, Lanier & Co New York Bais and Buskirk

Conference or no conference in dispute

The piece notes Louisville, Toledo, St. Louis, and Columbus results, rider names, and horse winners. It discusses a Brooklyn League contract signings for jumpers, questions about conference status, and potential long-term compromises. It mentions Frank Walker starting at Terre Beaute, trot times, Wabash stakes for two-year-olds, and queries about Capitalists Rowe and White after Buffalo’s fate. It ends with touring cavemen figures and vague international exhibitions.

Acaociation Louisville Toledo St. Louis Columbus Gymnast Rogers Tom Semper Fidele Bob L. Torris Park Miss Hooker Bally Hoo Tristas Annie Tournament Salute Daly O’brien Pinkney Brooklyn Frank Walker Terre Beaute McDoel Walter H End Diamond Uncle Sam Cincinnati Cleveland Press Rowe White Buffalo America Tamer Hanlan Boss Les Gandaur Kamm Couge Try

Canine Retreat At City Engineer Office Sparks Curiosity

An unclaimed dog wandered into a city engineer’s office on Wednesday, lounged under a desk, and drew no owner. Supervisor Will Phipps notes daily arrival of stray dogs and recalls a former engineer who housed many canines, reflecting on city neglect and lost pets.

Will Phipps Phipps Humber

Wesley Kellar Survives Steaming Injury After Experimental Skin Grafts

An Indianapolis veneering works accident left Wesley Kellar fatally scalded. Dr B St J Perry predicted death but Kellar’s pie bite sparked hope. Perry conducted about 40 frog skin grafts on the wound, many taking partial root. Kellar recovered enough to walk and plan a return to work, though weeks of treatment followed.

Tue Sun Wesley Kellar Indianapolis B. St. J. Perry Kellar

News From London Reports Dock Strike and Turmoil

The Buenos Ayres revolution news unsettles securities holders. Albert docks porters and main steamship lines strike causing disorder. Stenley arrived Wednesday morning with improved health. Ireland subscription total reaches £1000 by Wednesday morning.

Treland Loxphon Buenos Ayres Albert Docks Stenley Ireland

Cincinnati Life Raps New Canal Scandals Indicts Two Men

The grand jury on Wednesday indicted John Coleman and Charles Craig for murder in the first degree. The city reports a new political scandal alleging heavy, systematic robbing by Erie and Miami canal officials and approval of dishonest bills by the state board of public affairs.

Grand Jury John Coleman Charles Craig State Board of Public Affairs

Great New York Store Opens with Morning Reception

The Great New York Store will open to the public Thursday at 9 oclock. Thousands are expected to attend as shoppers queue early to avoid the rush. An orchestra will perform in the afternoon and evening with music and beauty throughout the building.

New York

Aldrich predicts force bill if Republicans win house

Senator Aldrich claims a Republican victory in the next House would lead to a force bill. The report notes few statesmen remain focused on McKinley’s campaign. In San Francisco a lottery law enforcement action seizes mail editions of the Examiners and the Argus for publishing a gift scheme to boost circulation.

Washington McKinley Aldrich House of Representatives West San Francisco Ost Ispl.j—Mail The Examiners the Argus

Illinois steel plant planned by WiKE WHISPERS in Chicago

A Chicago bound report notes WiKE WHISPERS of Illinois steel company plans to establish a tin-plate plant in Chicago. The item appears in a condensed notices column mixing various incidents from North America and unrelated local anecdotes.

East Place to Ervest and C W Phillips Ad Offers Loans

Sells stock and property at 83 East Market with 10 percent payments in January and duty Bast securities. Also offers monthly matures 9100 at 60 cents, and Loans at six percent interest.

East Place Ervest C. W. Phillips E. Market Bast Securities

Flaw in the Law Raises Voter Purchase Fear

A lawyer and a SUN reporter discuss a new election law meant to curb corruption. They warn that section 45 could enable poll clerks to secretly stamp ballots and imply widespread complicity among party workers, risking easy manipulation without detection. The speaker clarifies he does not intend to act on the idea.

SUN Uswiow Tum Sun Marzad Sisster 807 Cer

Barneys Bold Claim Targets McGillihan in City Hall Exchange

An irate elderly Irishman, Barney McGillihan, confronted Prosecutor Wright in his office on Tuesday morning. He threatened to file a formal complaint against McGillihan for alleged lying about his political views, insisting he never voted Republican and muttering profanities as he argued. The discussion shifted to directing him to the civil engineer's office.

Barney Uum Frank Wiiebre Wright Barney McGillhan Wreht Barney McGillihan Rapeublican Alty Civil Engineer’s Office

Fresh Foreign Facts Brewing Revolution Across Nations

A jumble of brief items reports labor strife in Argonene and Scotland seeking higher wages, steamer Majestic passengers from New York to Queenstown suicides, cholera deaths in Bedsag, and scavenger scenes. Duke Guelcher rumored marriage to Princess Maud, Spandau arms workers clash with troops, and Tuesday violence leaves three soldiers dead. Mob attacks Agriculture Minister De Bryn at Malines. twenty arrests. France reports indicate Comte de Paris not warmly received in America. England seeks indemnity from Portugal over the James Stevenson seizure on Africa coast. Assuilion allegedly poisoned Archduke Gumond in Tyhrio to influence duke chef. Poster claims expose duke and cook jailed.

Argonne Fifa Clarkmanan Scotland Majestic New York Queenstown Duke Guelcher Emperor William Maud Mr. Wales Spandau M. de Bryn Malines France Comte de Paris America England Portugal James Stevenson Assuilion Archduke Gumond Tlyrio Austria Poster Scullion

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