29 Oct 1890
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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1890
Page
1
A century old column surveys neckwear trends noting the shift from wartime rope and broad collars to more elaborate bows like Prince George and Ascot ties. It critiques comfort and practicality, praising the Ascot yet acknowledging its rarity and the leisure required to master it.
An essay on half made up ascots and daring fashion trends for young men. It describes a Simon-pura Ascot style with pin patched ends, and warns of flashy collars from New York and a lace monogrammed handkerchief.
The Shipping Federation plans a major lockout at short notice amid rising labor tensions. Officials and workers expect significant disruption as negotiations stall and economic strains intensify across key ports.
J M Bowells of Belle Vernon calls State legislator Adams a liar provoking a tense scene as his funeral draws a crowd. A Coaledale mine blast condemns indiscriminate immigration killing three Italians. Minister Ryan hints at future Blaine boom and reciprocity with Mexico. Grand Opera presents The Old Homestead amid rumors of Wija Halford. Elijah’s fate unsettled on a clear cold day with near freezing night temperatures.
Local ad notes fresh candias daily at Bon Bon No 63.N Penn st with new bookcases at William and Elders store.
Western paving Company manager says asphaltic pavement is the only type that can be repaired to original uniformity. He disputes Rasman and Yontz remarks and cites Ohio Street roadway as faultless proof of repair quality. He explains Washington Street not he work scope and notes coal tar absence aids heat resistance.
A man named Fred Gerdes died of morphine overdose and was buried two days later when an absent brother arrived. The grave was later reopened and the man was found alive, though face torn and coffins broken. The report notes confusion and a stupor rather than death. Widespread court actions follow including warrants for fornication and paternity charges, divorces filed by Melinda Minor and Walter Wells, and other local legal matters. Director reports mention Monon railway extending to coal lands, with stake in future activity.
A small ad under Business Cards in TRESON'S popular liners could boost revenue. Though modest, it would not hurt tens and offers an affordable way to reach customers. Why not make use of them to promote services?
A U S court ruling by Judge Gresham favors Walker & Co in Walker v City of Terre Haute over a Bragg patent heating apparatus. The device, used to unfasten horse halters and drop harnesses by electricity when alarms ring, affects royalties for cities including New York and Cleveland and previously drew Indianapolis into infringement disputes. The Walker firm includes Dr C Walker Tom Eagan A J Treat Charlay Schmidt Dr Hearp Jameson.
Reports from Philadelphia Pittsburgh and other iron regions show October sales are the best in years and blasting-furnace outlook improves. Separate items note tariff debates impacting party control, a Washington dispatch on non retaliation, and a court case in which a missigned verdict leads to potential reappeal. A body linked to a stabbing on the riverfront surfaces in Lovisville.
A Grand Club burlesque in which Nat Goodwin clashed with a deaf brother Eddy Goodwin and stage hands after a beer delivery caused a disturbance. A riot erupted in the alley and box office. Goodwin finished the performance as staff were dismissed the next day.
A victim, described as a familiar street figure, committed suicide by leaping into the canal from the canal ridge near Robinson Street. Eyewitnesses report he struggled after a throat injury and stood on the edge before plunging into the water. rescuers could not revive him.
The North British and martaniile insurance company of London shifts its U S operations under a new system. Secretaries in each state wield full powers similar to legal company officers. A Western union proposes a joint plan to influence London firms. A late November gathering in Hadley featured talks by Miss Marie Miller and Capt Ritter, with donations totaling 6,000 for a public project.
LIPEMS 5 BIDE 2a S03 reports We. A. Smith will retire from the field as Correspondent of the Cincinnati Commercial Gazette after election. He stays on until then at the request of Attorney General Michener. His departure follows expense-cutting pressure and the Gazette’s Indiana political coverage as a strong feature. He may buy the New Albany Tribune. Kennedy operates a boot black shop front in Terre Haute. Judge Gresham is a guest at the Grand Hotel. Notre Dame sends 35 boys on holiday. a democratic candidate’s son is among them. Danbury at 26 W. Wash. St.
A northern city wedding ends in tragedy and scandal as two young women flee after leaving school to work as canvassers. Detective Grannan locates them and arranges a rescue to their families in Chicago. The piece also reports on political chatter, a shooting scare in Indiana, and updates from several towns, including Quay’s comments and a note on a postponed private wedding for Miss Mary Butterworth.
The article details a journalist M Allard shot near Tours France on Saturday and names Vera Sossutitch in Geneva after escaping Russia. It also cites Gen Abratecheil in Paris under orders to form an alliance against Prince and Russia, with Rome signaling a papal mandate to Irish bishops denouncing a boycott plan.
In Richmond a special grand jury convened by Judge Comstock began sessions over J A Wood the insane attendant accused in the murder of Jay Blount. Wood arrived with Chief of Police Bannatt from Lagersport amid a large crowd at Union depot. he is jailed and his lawyers plan to appear Wednesday. No preliminary trial will occur as the grand jury considers the case.
The Sun's column urges city children to read an advertisement offering three sizeable sums of money for little effort. It targets yearly subscribers to The Sun, promising a substantial gift if they act, framed as a grand opportunity not to miss.
W B Clarke cites an editorial arguing Cleopatra must be tall and commanding to fit historical and dramatic expectations. He notes Antony’s marriage to Octavia and Shakespeare’s line “Is she as tall as she?” as evidence that height mattered for the role, concluding a short or dumpy Cleopatra would fail today.
In Crawfordsville on October 29 a Pettit case testimony described warnings to flee the country after a case review. Myra Shield testified about her sister Pettit's deteriorating condition and concealment attempts. Rumors of fires, store burials, and dry goods store schemes circulated locally as Silvester and Ressatt denied knowledge of such plots.
Montreal dispatch reports a sprawling fraud plan to lure Germans and other wealthy outsiders to invest then lose their fortunes in New York and Chicago networks. Hermann Bemken and Emil Slayton figure in staged imports, forged remittances, and misled purchases, with arrests and escapes across Canada and the United States.
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