25 Sep 1890
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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1890
Page
1
An OCR fragment reports a chaotic fair scene with Mr. Weather maker Goble blamed for rain delays and a thunderstorm after a belt switch. It notes large crowds, a greenswood band, exotic exhibits, comedians on stage, and a romance amid rain concerns as the fair continues with uncertain weather.
Springfield Sept 25 Judge Gresham United States circuit declines to hear the insuna tion case of Edward H Littlefishd v the St Louis Alton and Terre Haute railroad due to bonds held by the St Louis Southern Illinois railroad. The application for a temporary injunction is withdrawn and the case will be heard by a full bench later. Litchfield minority stockholder AK seeks sale of the road to Cairo Vincennes and Chicago railroad, part of the Cairo Vincennes and Chicago system in the Big Four network.
The 117th regiment met in court room 2 while the 118th occupied another corner on Thursday for what is described as their first reunion. Maj. H. B. Saylers was elected president.
Shorty Gardner was arrested and brought before Justice Alford on Thursday charged with selling liquor without a license at the feir grenada. He reportedly offered a ticket in lemonads. The case is set for a hearing Saturday.
Bam Neal, the firefighter severely injured in the Bowen Merrill fire, plans to return to work on October 1. He has not fully recovered, with some weakness in his eyes, but is otherwise in good health and ready to resume duties.
Matthew Watt e aged 65, sole survivor of the yacht Kewatin crew, recounts a terrible wreck on Lake Winnissy during a heavy gale on September 6. Corporal Oliver Murphy and Private Rene, both Northwest Mounted Police, perished as Watt clung to a post for ten days before rescue near Split Rock Point. The tale follows a perilous ordeal at sea and Watts’s eventual recovery aboard the steamer Aurora. The city hosted a bustling exposition attracting thousands amid muddy streets and trains bringing eager visitors.
Hoard Straus conducts an energetic program at the Park Grand English, drawing a crowded matinee despite rain. The ensemble shines with The Beautiful Blue Danube and a moving Once I Loved a Maiden Fair, with lively solos and encore after encore. Barnes of New York and Siberia pieces draw strong responses as audience aria.
A brief dialogue notes a person praising a new suit as well cut and affordable. Musiler Jr., located at 40 S. Tist., is mentioned as the tailor who made and fitted the suit, with emphasis on the fitting not costing much.
The article reports a high profile separation between Maria Wainwright and Louis James, examines past scandals, notes new and upcoming performers like Miss Humilityton and Miss O Kearne, and previews Anton Szidl’s promenade at Madison Square Garden plus Booth Barrett theatre plans and Indiana weather.
Treasury bought 140000 ounces of silver on Wednesday while tariff talks continue. The South Carolina colored representative Thos Miller was sworn in. New York City enumerators await pay. A resolution seeking information on the Barmuda shooting was moved. Senate approved a house bill on court jurisdiction and pensions for Civil War generals were advanced. Langston’s first act as representative drew 685. Democrats seek to stall Senate calendar clearing amid election plans. House judiciary reports expunging Bob Kennedy’s remarks on senatorial courtesy.
The article portrays Eduard Strauss commanding his Vienna court orchestra with rapid gestures and a sharp baton. It contrasts his fiery leadership with the poised calm of fellow conductor Josef Strauss and notes the ensemble’s skilled performers and the imperial repertoire at court occasions.
Chief Dougherty warns the city faces serious fire protection and water supply gaps. He cites logs of houses on Dormanst and a Cisterna network as inadequate, detailing how engines struggled to reach fires and how vast areas lack usable water or alarm boxes. He urges more mains, cisterns, and stronger apparatus to prevent disasters.
Washington dispatch reports U S Minister Mizener implicated in a scandal linked to peace announcements two days before Barrrundia’s murder. The State Department reportedly possesses information casting Mizener in a shameful light as details unfold. Parrell Calls 2 mesing noted from Lennon.
Piercu South Dakota Sept 25 The Sioux council near Bad River ends after a long revival like gathering as tribes believe their great spirit will visit. Reports from Tompkins say emissaries spread tales of a day when a new earth rises thirty feet, wild game roams, and whitespace vanishes. Indians reportedly show no hostility and expect divine mediation to fulfill the prophecy.
The article notes Prwit Turson receiving bread fruit from the insane asylum, describing its large size and edible interior once the outer green covering is removed. It compares taste to a mix between banana and paw, with fragmentary telegraphers strike impact on the Mackey system causing confusion and losses.
An assortment of sparse docket items lists O Brien’s transport to Tipperary for hearing, a distinguished national delegation escort, a Bay City lumber fire valued at 260000, and a third district Republican convention in Horton nominating H L d orey for congress.
Ray Fraeland aged 12 is missing from a geat and dumb asylem run by German-Americans in Indianapolis amid reports of a prohibition club forming. The Criterion dancing club hosts a masque ball at Lyra hall Thursday evening. Elsewhere, Eliza Mullen, 84, was adjudged insane Thursday morning, imagining telephoning to a person. A court judgment for BN40 15 against John Maloney and other local matters are noted along with corporate incorporations. The fair attendance was dampened by rain and county officials left the grounds early.
The Son's popular liners promote the best patrons among merchants. Read the business cards to identify the wide awake merchants and support reliable local commerce.
In Unionville Ohio on September 23 a large dog savagely attacked a year old girl named Lufa Botinsen and a young school teacher. The dog ripped cheeks and tore away part of the nose near the forehead and right cheek. Both victims are under care as hydrophobia is feared. the dog has disappeared after a citywide search.
Reports from Antwerp dated September 25 describe historic floods in Switzerland leaving districts cut off. Bridges swept away and rail routes, including the Arlberg line, submerged. A landslide on the St Gothard line disrupts traffic with a conductor and two passengers killed and many injured. Submergence recedes slightly as snow returns and rail service begins gradual resumption.
The Odessa blaze began Wednesday at midnight and was halted by 5 am destroying 26 structures. Property losses are estimated at 60,006,200, with 31 families left homeless. Local officials report no fatalities.
Sept 25 PiTrsRUnG reports a local bridge company failed. Details of the causes and defendants are unclear. Oliver Brog reportedly holds judgments totaling 10,600.
A flood of items follows including league strivings and contracts, race results, and upcoming fights. Mentioned are Angon's men signing for next season, a California winter trip, Jack Dempsey versus Bob Fitzsimmore talks, and various association and brotherhood games with scores. Also noted are trot and pacing results, attendance figures, and a piano sale ad with Emil Waisenner promoting low prices at 42 and 44 North Pennsylvania Street near the post office.
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