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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1903
Page
6
A fall bride seeks individuality in trousseaux with an embroidered fleur-de-lis design adorning garments and accessories. The motif appears on undergarments shirts, collars, waists, hats, gowns, and a violet silk evening gown, lending a consistent decorative thread across attire.
Trappist monks expelled from France settle near Chateau de Bai on the St John River in Loreto Canada. They pursue strict observances of their order, including prolonged fasting and perpetual silence, greeting each other with a nightly Memento Mori in the dim corridors.
A historical fashion snippet describes two toned violet and clover motifs on wedding gowns and veils. Brides favor embroidered floral emblems like four leaf clover, daisies, and roses, with girdle belts and scarf pins for attendants. Individuality shines in table linens and personal items featuring favorite flowers. Spring influence prompts substitutions and decorative uses across china, glass, and silver.
Reform measures in the money order division aim to cut costs over four years. Assistant portmaster general Syane advocated new bids, yielding four year supplies at about £4 48 less than prior contracts. The department saved $1,300 across two contracts and expects further savings as other bureaus are reviewed.
A local Omaha night incident recounts an attempted robbery as an assessor resisted with injuries. The assailants fled after a heated exchange, with witnesses noting the aggressors pushed forward before retreating. Police described the event as a bold but thwarted robbery.
In Bloomfield Green County a wealthy citizen secretly financed new clothing for the town pastors. Adam Barmath allegedly arranged for the bulk order, allowing each minister to choose his attire with no price limit, while the donor’s name remained undisclosed.
A des Moines plan for a New Year’s Eve robbery ended in torture and a stakeout by a mob. Federal agents testified that three bandits, led by Richards, plotted the crime to seize a hiding plate. Frank Wolra, wounded and jailed, testified Richards planned the raid. his wife and daughter overheard, and a test betrayed Richards. Vander Wicks, 13, was arrested on burglary charges after stealing a pocketbook with 23.10 noted, as police tied him to other robberies in juvenile court.
A description of firing targets used by a regiment in training with moving target devices. The targets rise and fall at the order of a commanding officer by pressing a button. They simulate advancing and retreating threats to train soldiers in maintaining composure under fire.
In Memphis a confrontation between a negro gunman and residents led to M. Carter being fatally shot after the group fired on M V Blum and a white citizen. The assailant was neutralized as he fired, and Carter died in Shelby jail pending possible lynching if he recovers.
Alice Tarleton, an amnesiac orphan raised by Roussillon, confronts her unknown Tarleton lineage as Beverley searches for clues to her past. Amid romance and political peril, Fort Vincennes faces a looming British assault while Alice and allies navigate loyalties, captivity, and a mystery of birth.
Grand jury returns indictments against S. Br. Hoes and H. B. Ryder of Lancaster for manufacturing and selling cigars under counterfeited Havana brand names Manuel Garon La Carviiva Henry Clay using company trademarks. Also lists excursion train pricing and routes for Springfield Decatur and Michigan City, with fares and schedules.
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