Gay and Gorgeous Grand Opening at Wasson & Co Store
Wasson & Co returns to Washington Street with a massive five story store, glass front, and bright central court. The opening features extensive departments for cloaks, millinery, furnishings, blankets, and dress goods, with a bustling scene of shoppers and display wear. Local ladies enjoy fan jokes and sample goods as the new department setup aims to lure the city’s fashion buyers.
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Death at Last Justice Miller Passes Away
Washington dispatch reports Justice Miller died Monday night at 10 52 surrounded by family and close friends. No funeral arrangements yet made, but remains to be moved to Keokuk Iowa, the jurist s old home.
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Washington
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Meneral
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Indianapails Wheel Company Forms With 2 Million Capital
Articles of Incorporation filed Tuesday establish the Indianapails wheel company with a capital of 2,000,009 dollars. Initial directors or business scope are not detailed in the fragment.
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AL Rew Wheel Company
Indianapails Wheel Company
Harrison’s Washington trip shows strong reception across stops
Reports relate Harrison’s Monday journey toward Washington with short stops and speeches, receiving good crowds. Separate items note a Kentucky conflict over a lawsuit with 14 wounded and two fatally, a missing insane woman from Clarksburg with seven children, an attempted overcharge by a Degro expressman at Monon depot, a fatal blow to Finan, and a suit by W H Howard over Plitteburg funds totaling 1 083 621 dollars. Also mentions furniture at Wm L Elder’s and Seaton’s hat shop promotions in Philadelphia.
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Chicago
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Council Committee
Wilhelmina Daapa probate and local court notes
Probate admitted for Wilhelmina Daapa with property divided equally between daughter Anna and son Henry. Meridian Bank v Henry Guelg court judgment for plaintiff on a note. Preston W. Thomas charged with grand larceny after alleged theft from May Vandyke, diamond ring valued at 125 dollars and 210 dollars cash found in his possession. M. C. G. A. annual meeting agenda includes constitutional revisions and January elections. Police court docket shows five drunks and one assault and battery. Various local incidents include a broken storefront window, a fine for assault, and synod meetings in Indianapolis. Election betting stalls and Australian ballot system described. foundry project with federal officers planned. Preferment sought by Olaf Olson and Globe Iron Works. Madison machine works consideration for relocation. Tramp incident involving Christopher Canary's son. bullet wound. Industrial school expansion plans and public meeting called with stakeholders. Mayor calls for meeting to discuss adding carving and modeling if funds permit.
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Sergt. Dawson On A Warrant Charging Him With Grand Larceny. Ronday
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Miller on Justice Miller and Slaughterhouse ruling
A SUN reporter recalls Justice Miller as a profound plain language jurist who shaped federal state powers in the Slaughterhouse cases. The piece notes his opposition to congressional overreach and his overruling of Dred Scott, framing his impact on civil rights and state sovereignty.
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Priest's Wastake in Rhode Island Parish Fray
In Pawtucket Rev Father Halligan of St Marys Church bans parishioners from participating in a cotton centennial event on Sunday school day. Meyer Carroll defied the ban, arguing civil duty over church instructions. Halligan circulates a note declaring Catholics loyal to the pope first, sparking intense local tension.
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United States
Varied Lexington Winners and League Updates Across Cities
Lexington winners include Valissa and Oarsman O Connor en route to America while Latonia showcases Paoli Pennyroyal Neva C Traland Semper Fidele and Dundes. Morris Park honors Joe Courtney Bol Fiavilla Riley Yosemite Mable Glenn as Cleveland plans amateur athletic association. Anson signs Billy Dohlan for New York state league. A $5 000 live third between Howard Murphy and James Elliott ends with Elliott winning 93. Pittsburg league officials discuss a possible combine as Nimick clashes over 7000 paid. A further meeting is planned amid iron anchor notes and office updates.
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Keen eyed Sleates Detectives and Horse Thief Watch
A Sun report recounts detectives policing a state house corridor, guarding passwords and watching for horse thieves. It notes horse thefts, the long reach of detectives, and a recollection of past chase stories as they pursue criminals across fields and farms.
Water Color Exhibit Showcases Regional Artists at Lisberos Gallery
Lene Piororss, 28, leads a notable Water Color Exhibit at Lisberos Gallery featuring works by well known artists and dainty reproductions. The show includes pieces by Ino-Giang, Gruelle, Forsyth, Williamson, Riz, Panne, Bunnar, MacLean, Van Kale, Mowry, Busner, and others. News item notes a separate incident: Frank Cassidy, a Monon brakeman, killed after a fall from a moving train near Broomington, Ind.
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MacLean
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Washington
Haircut noir and bomb-plot警 in New York fear
Police in Manhattan's Fourteenth precinct monitor First Avenue and Houston Street for the long-haired anarchists planning anniversaries of Chicago bombers. Reports describe disruptions, arrests, and detectives shadowing exiles, with threats of violent action as the date nears.
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Washington State Awards A Wedding and Civil Service Update
Mies Annie Wilson, daughter of Judge J M Wilson of Conneraville, is to wed Wm Haywood of the state department on November 26. The civil service law adds five percent to honorably discharged soldiers in examinations. There are 472,000 disability pension claims filed with more to come, and about 10,000 claims are processed daily.
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Christmas Offer Draws Trade For Boys And Girls
The Saw advertises a liberal Christmas offer, urging boys and girls in the city and state to read the third page of this issue. It promises a chance to earn money to buy presents, described as a very generous opportunity.
Loyal Legion of the United States Commandery Meeting Notes
The Loyal Legion of the United States Indiana commandery held a Monday meeting with a reception by the Columbia club. Gen Wallace and Gov Beaver of Pennsylvania spoke, ex President Hayes attended and made remarks, Gen Albert Baveridge spoke on the club’s onslaught, and 160 members at the Grand hotel enjoyed a meal, toasts, and late-night responses before Hayes’ party departed for St Louis to attend a nearby commandery event.
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Special judge Grubbs rules in Douglass will case
In a Tuesday ruling Judge Grubbs, special judge, addressed the Douglass will dispute. The widow charges conveyance of property before death was for defrauding creditors and not enough to merit a will revision. Aneneconon opposed her on both points.
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Local Forecasts for Indianapolis and Vicinity
For the 24 hours ending Tuesday night October 15 1840 colder with light frost likely. Forecaster notes cooler weather and minor frost risk for the area around Indianapolis and nearby environs.
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Vicinity
Theater notes on You and I and other vaudeville acts
In Indianapolis a local press review covers You and I at the Grand Opera House with actors Gus Williams and John T. Kelley, while English's presents A Barrel of Money and Lost in New York at the Park. The piece notes theater management intrigue, stock-market inspired plots, and a nod to Cornelius Vanderbilt’s corporate gaze in a tale about melodrama and farce.
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Cornenus
Waters Surge Across Kanawha Area In West Virginia Storm
Riverside sections report the Little Kanawha and Big Heady creeks swelling as a fierce storm swept waters downstream. Grantsville losses include 13 houses swept away and more than 40 displaced to Elizabeth. damages reach 250000 with logs adrift and mill structures destroyed. Monongahela river surge threatens Gilmer and Upshur counties as cloudburst raises water ten feet in hours.
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Campbell's Message He Molds Up Cincinnati Corruption
Oct 14 In Columbus Columns the legislature opens an extra session called by Gov Campbell to address Cincinnati public affairs. The governor accuses boards of trafficking in their votes and calls for a people’s right to elect them, pledging a new charter though without specific charges. The message drew strong debate in both chambers. the house referred it to judiciary 56 to 52, while the senate ended filibuster and sent it to the committee 18 to 17.
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West Indian apola trustees ponder lighting proposal
The West Indian apola board met Monday night and debated a lighting plan. Citizens' electric light proposed funding failed when a $26,000 bond was demanded, while Jenny company offered to install 60 lights for 100 dollars annually, with a $25,000 bond, and their proposal was accepted. A signing meeting was set for 2 pm Tuesday to seal the contract.
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West Indianapola
Citizens’ Electric Light Company
Jenny Company
Fragments of a Busy Day In Town and State
A fragmentary account mentions clear cooler weather, Reed and McKinley in a heated race for the house of representatives epfakership, Emma Abbott performing at the Grand opera house, and a burglar caught by an indie paper’s polka fora. The American Congress moves slowly toward our place while the bass ball team’s play sustains local spirits.
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Reed
McKinley
Par American Congress
Cholera and unrest across Europe and Near East aid tensions
Reports describe cholera raging in Barcelona and instability from Berlin to Syria. The Dutch king falls ill, and O Bri en and Dillon are alleged en route to America. Unrest includes Armenian and Turkish clashes in Syria, mutiny in the Unglish Hast Survey regiment, and miners in Wooler planning action. A London bishop conducts a reconsecration at St Paul’s Cathedral after a death in the building, marking a rare rite to cleanse its sacred status.
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Silensia
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