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Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1890

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New York Epicure Tales From Dining With Tom In Town

An Oct 16 New York dispatch recounts an elite dining explainer named Tom who tutors a rich young man in New York menu lore. He guides ordering at Dal Monte and Delmonico from oyster courses to entrees, naming French food terms and tipping rules while warning against provincialism.

New York Uife Chicago Westport Connecticut Tom Hitchcocks Taney Potter Dalmonico Henry Barcon East Side America

Little Sewing Girls in Tomlinson Hall Weekly

Nearly 200 girls aged eight to ten gather every Saturday in Tomlinson Hall for the Girls Industrial School. 80 city ladies oversee sewing instruction, with dresses and garments donated to encourage attendance. Mrs. G. G. Mitchall leads the society under the Cincinnati Board.

Tomlinson Hall Tomlinson Ball Jane Fha G. G. Mitchall

Trifle Warmer, Cloudy Day Recalled In 19th Century Note

A year ago tail tine described a warmer, cloudier day with Elmaley Wright who shot a tramp in self defense. Hoyt's Midnight Bell rang at the Grand while President Ingalls of the Big Four attended a Cincinnati banquet as Indianapolis police shuffled about with hands in their pockets, resembling this year.

Elmaley Wright Hoyt Grand President Ingalls Big Four Cincinnati Indianapolis

On Farm Wagon Accident Spells Injury For Child

At Lafayette a school child fell under a heavily laden farm wagon and sustained a broken thigh and arm. The accident occurred as children scrambled to board the wagon near a farm. The girl may remain crippled for life.

Lafayette Danial Clark Laporte

Sun offers children chance to earn money with ad

A Sun column invites children to earn a sizable sum with little effort by securing one yearly subscriber at $3 in advance and receiving a dollar, framing it as a big, failproof opportunity for local youngsters to profit through advertising.

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Tobia s Howe in police court continuance sought

Tobias Howe arrested Thursday night on a gambling house charge requested a continuance in police court. He is set for October 24. In court, a writ of attachment was issued by the mayor and Sergeant Dawson to compel S D Shipman to appear, but Shipman failed to show. A card read Branch office American and European detective association Room 8 Thorpe block D Shipaign superintendent.

Tobias Howe Howe Sergi Dawson S. D. Shipman Thorpe Block D. Shipaign

Big Maid of Crooks Capture in West Monroest Raid

Police raided a house on West Monroest Friday and captured 15 experienced burglars and footpads. A vast variety of tools were seized and taken in the raid, detailing a major sweep against a group tied to numerous break ins.

Big Maid of Crooks Caricano W. Monroest

Socialistic sangerbund concert at Mozart hallSunday evening

The item notes a Socialistic sangerbund concert at Mozart hall Sunday evening. Various local notices follow including real estate transfers, a meeting of Owls in Terra Haute, a Saturday assault case with a $10 fine, a burglary involving a revolver and reform school custody, church and episcopal events, and corporate filings by Indiana Telegraph Company with a $100,000 capital. A traveling case in Farmersburg, a governor’s mail requisition for Brad Garris, divorce actions, and a push for a soldiers home library contribute to a dense, period-voice local roundup.

Socialistic Sangerbund Mozart Hall Beis Indianapolis Ghriet’s Oak St. A. B Morelng Indiana Telegraph Company Recorder Saturgop E.R. Sigging Benlep, Smith & Co Farmersburg Alan Cave Brad Garris Sodacgan Iowa Red Marion Howland Sophie Peters Frederics Elizabeth Geo. Wammer Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Services Pension Alliance Soldiers Marion National Soldiers’ Home J. M. Booth Brunswick Hotel McKain Luther Clark Wm. E. Steward Elizabeth V. Steward Edith National Trpe Julius Basg Denison House Haag Conference of State Charities Charlies Martindale Board of Children’s Guardians Johnson McCulloch H. Hinkson Seventeenth Indiana Battery Aldermanic Chamber Isaac J. Dayton Capt Hinkinson Paling

Fight With Robbers in Ohio City Ends in Three Killed

Terrifying Friday morning raid at F. M. Hall’s store in Ohio City left three robbers dead and several posse members wounded as lawmen pursued the getaway group. The robbers, who escaped with only 2.15 in cash after a ten minute gun battle, were identified as William Michrilhouse and Manvil Kuho among others. A pursuing posse vowed to overtake them. Hall had deposited 5,000 in the bank. Goshen, Ind. reports Simon Fielde found guilty of second degree murder and sentenced to life. Weather notes and Indianapolis local forecasts accompany updates. theater listings in Shelbyville, Indiana.

Lina Agang F. M. Hall Ohio City Chicago & Bria Bovar William Prize Wversa Posee Posse Vhase Hover Plaze Wiliam Michrlhouse Manvil Kuho Hall Gounty Mzraer Goshen Ind Simon Fielde Field Silas Sell Bell Tra Tomlingen Hall

Pettit murder trial crowded as Yeager testifies on poisoning

In Crawfordsville Ind crowds fill the courthouse for the Pettit murder trial. Dr Yeager details Mrs Pettit's July 14 illness and strychnine poisoning theory while Pettit talks with investigators. John Coleman awaits further questions after capture amid ongoing defense and witness testimony.

John W. Kerr Pettit Newton T&s J. W. Yeager Rill Rata South Band Aha Newtown Ethan Musharry Yeager DaHart

Schools handle minor business and staffing changes

School commissioners met Friday night and authorized negotiating another installment on the $25 000 loan. Semi monthly bills totaling $2 492 03, including $10 75 for library building insurance, were approved. Insurance the issue drew objection from Frenzel but Dr Garver explained equalization. Schools 20 and 31 to forego gas heating due to distance from the mains. Miss Alice David appointed to teach at No 11. Milburn installed as pastor of Second Presbyterian with Dr Withrow among attendees.

Frenzel Garver Alice David

Frank Hatton Recovers After Long Illness

Fragments report Frank Hatton rising from an eighty day illness after weeks of grave condition. Cabinet discussions touched on a Berrundia killing and Mezner's link to it as Pudey spoke. Adroival Portaria Delia was described as near death’s door with life hanging by a thread.

Frank Hatton Berrundia Mezner Pudey Delia

Council set to vote on Meridian Street viaduct plan

Judge Claypool will argue against the project at a Saturday council committee meeting. He contends the new ordinance voids the Meridian Street viaduct rule and that the railroad, bound by contract, must also build the Virginia Avenue structure. Despite his objections, passage seems likely as the measure appears certain to pass.

Viaduct Grainance Claypool Meridian St Virginia Ave

Peters failure triggers court action and bank run

In an attachment proceeding the circuit court was seized against BR G Peters Co of Manistee by Union National Bank for 70400 dollars and by Wisconsin Fire Insurance for 6000 pounds. Higby Peters property on Paulina Street and Rius Island Avenue was seized, with 90000 dollars in lumber and 10000 dollars other assets. Bickford Knox Co linked to Peters held cargo lumber and papers. A bank run on Fifth National Bank due to Peters’ failure persisted entering Saturday as another mortgage was filed. the bank claimed solvency with depositor payments possible.

Raprapenta Chicago RB. G. Peters & Co Manistes Bickford Knox & Co South Water Street Grarp Fifth National Bank Peters Becaues

Local court fines and charges from Saturday sessions

Tae Meyers Grint was fined 25 dollars and costs after drawing deadly weapons on Richard Marvin and slashing clothes. Wm. Gransfield faced grand jury bail of 100 dollars on petit larceny. Several men, including Ben Jones and H W Brooks, received five dollars and costs for gambling caught at Tobe Bowe's place. Joseph Bernauer and Archie Watking paid five dollars and costs for malicious trespass. State auditor's request for 29843.09 dollars for September hospital expenses led to questions about maintenance appropriations.

Tae Meyers Grint Itskin Costa Richard Marvin Wm. Gransfield Ben Jones H. W. Brooks Hd Fry Benjamin Gordon Chas Dels Tobe Bowe Joseph Bernauer Archie Watking

Congressmen W L Scott ill and other incidents listed

A stream of brief items reports Congressman W L Scott recovering, a Cincinnati braking accident injuring an unnamed man, Nicholas Sennor a Chicago Democrat detained for alleged subornation in naturalization cases, and multiple crime and disaster notes. It mentions a Morris IL lynching scene, a merchant vessel collision near Caps Angtian, a razor slashing in Albany, a fatal club carrier fire death, and various local political and trade notes.

W. L. Scott Eale Cincinne Nicholas Sennor Chicago Democrat Parjary James Waxwell Chas, Decker Bia Spa Morris Jackmal Caps Angtian John Loftus Albany Charles Harris Harris Andrew Lindshl Iowa Philadelphia Loochoo Monmouth Pottery Galesburg Burlington Roderick McLain Cincinnati Campbell

Murderer in prison shoots Scaffidi in corridor

New Orleans dispatches detail Antonio Scaffidi being shot by Thomas Duffy in the parish prison corridor. Duffy, 28, declared he would hang if the dog killed. Scaffidi’s dying statements implicate Matranga and Provenzano figures. arrests follow amid rising Italian community tensions and police guard.

New Orleans Antonio Scaffid Hennessy Thomas H. Duffy Duffy Ewsa Jall Scattidi Daffy Scaffidi Fourth Precinct Pye Dogo Senny Ecoffidi Italy United States Provenzano Proverzanos Matranga Matrangas Provsazanos Zenos Toost Sail Matheca Machecas New Queans

AV Alliance Aims for Unified Furniture Workers

Four years after a convention, Harniture Workers vote to form an alliance with the Carpenters and Joiners' Brotherhood for mutual support in strikes and lockouts. Delegates pledge to set factory minimum scales and abolish contract and piece work. A general meeting was held Friday night and a closing session planned for Saturday.

Carpenters and Joiners’ Brotherhood

Race track contract and sports notes amid Chicago to Cleveland

Features cover letting contracts for a new Chicago race track and other sports items. Nelson aims to lower records in Richmond while John Ward explains Cincinnati team. Brooklyn wins world championship over Louisville 9 to 0. Cleveland clubs dispute grounds and league issues. Secretary Bruneil plans to move players league office to Pittsburg.

Chicago Nelson Richmond John Ward Pittsburgers Hugh Nicol Kansas City Comiskey Pacific Coast Latonia Victors Carmen Royal Carter Bunt Kate Virgo Scales Louisville Deck Doyle Columbus Cleveland Brotherhood Plevere Roger Connor Crow Brotherhood Cleveland Athletic Club John Henry New York Ball Club Damed Keene Lezing Pickaway Dave Wilson Gedelia Presto McDoel Jack Rosalind Wiskee Cleveland Johnson United Club National League John Ben Tom League Robinson Bruneil Players’ League Pittsburg Gsg Langua Brarell

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