26 Sep 1889
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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1889
Page
1
Crowds poured into the fair amid one-cent-per-mile railroad offers drawing many travelers. A railcar jam and busy grounds reflected the day's excitement with cattle shows, prize sweepstakes for Holsteins, and demonstrations at the exposition building.
Connecticut mutual fire insurance company sues Herman F Sprandel to replevy notes of Joseph A Moore valued at 15 855 face and 250 as alleged value. The action seeks recovery of the notes in a civil replevin suit filed Thursday afternoon.
The august court martial sitting on the case of Co. U. J. L. Ly has now tried 16 cases. Seven men were dismissed, two acquitted, and seven tried with no judgment rendered yet.
Buffalo New York Sept 26 The Big Bend Mining Company of California with main offices here has collapsed after investing five million dollars in worthless property. Canton Ohio Sept 26 The Dunber watch case company has won its fight against the trust.
The piece describes Luisa of Portuga lauded by her people while queen Maria Piza is said to be the least dressed woman in Europe. She enjoys lavish toilettes and travels Europe to attend festivities, while the king leads a quiet life with the duke of Braganza and his wife managing entertaining duties. In Winnebago a report claims prohibitionists may be indicted for arson linked to a burned saloon in 1874. Local weather forecast for Indianapolis area ends with a note of 24 hour period ending 4 a.m. Sept 27, 1884.
The report recalls three pickpockets named Stone Hall and Masoy arrested after a Union chariot incident. Mollie Matches era details reveal a watch reclamation, while Ed Newmeyer describes a trout expedition and 237 pound catch near Lewiston. Veterans returning from Chickamauga found relics sold by fakers and uncovered a soldier skeleton near an old residence. Watches big bargains. Comstock, 21 E, Wash.
A Ward 13 Republican gathering at Pfafilin's hall denounced Bob Martindale over his alleged treasonable utterances. John S. Spaun led the session with a committee to escort Bob, while W. A. Van Buren argued against attendance. The vote to adjourn sine die passed 58 to 3 as Isaac Thurman opposed. Rumors claim at least 560 Republicans may scratch the ticket, seeking change in ward leadership and nominating George E. Wallace as a challenger in Ward 8.
A Paris gossip note reports a sudden demand for bronze colored wigs as many women shave heads for long bleaching. A Marseilles dealer imports copper-toned wig materials from China promising public access to bronze looks amid hair supply shortages.
Stockholm reports a banquet menu for King Oscar featuring courses named in Cairo Arabic Chinese and Russian styles with professorial praise. It culminates in a Babylonian tongue blessing by Prof Haupt and a Persian grace, blending myths and languages to celebrate orientalists.
A fragmented June through September clipping notes rumors about H Smith Jr popularity and possible removal as commissioner Eva Ray Hamilton pregnancy rumor and sentence appeal Help Us or We Sink fundraising for world fair Chicago progress and Bennett Bros Co rental business failure with $15 000 loss
New York readers report a sensational note about Ford Ward alias Grave and Gay Gotham a bank wracker learning punctuation in Sing Sing. A man at a Fal con street restaurant swallowed false teeth and rushed to hospital. Franks Doty died alcoholic death at a New York hospital and his body was allegedly cut up by Dr. Frank Ferguson, prompting calls for investigation.
Sava purchases Burt Packard’s button shoes for 3.50 and Geo. P. Marott sells his own hand sewn button shoes at 5.00, originally 8.00, with every pair warranted. The sale takes place at 16 N. Pennsylvania Street.
Ulysses G. Thompson and Susan K. Bannett wed at the county clerk office on Wednesday. Grand chapter of the Fastarn Star order hosted a reception at Jasen listhar chapter Wednesday evening. Gov. Havey plans to attend soldiers regions in Kendallville and Sand Greensburg Vat on October. Sergt Eckman’s court martial is nearly finished. a ruling is imminent. Rebecca Cayler accuses George Caylor of neglect and seeks a divorce. judge Ta ior to inform her Wednesday night. The grand event crowded the venue, with audiences satisfied, all week including Saturday matinees. Pete Baker alters his bill for the rest of the week at the Park. “Chris and Lena” to be produced as only Peta Baker can. The Burglar continues at English’s opera house, praised as one of the best new plays. stay all week with matinees. Cyclorams promotes special fair-week pricing as the city’s crowds grow. The famous Battle of Atlanta scene remains of universal interest.
The Washington dispatch notes Miller, Law partner, likely to be named to the Supreme Court upon Congress reconvening. Miller is in Indianapolis attempting to sell property including a ten acre Fort Warren tract near St Mary’s bridge. The attorney general expects swift promotion with broad cabinet support and no Senate opposition anticipated. Gen Goff of West Virginia accompanies Miller as state escort. if appointed, Elkins would gain three cabinet allies Bleine Windom and Goff.
The article details Mother Seton’s Sisters of Charity and Sister Marian and Sister Stella in Emmetsburg and Indianapolis. It covers their origin by Eliza Seton, uniform history, vows, and compassion in care, with notes on St Vincent's Infirmary and reactions to their garb, plus clergy meetings in Indianapolis discussing biblical texts.
A special sale offers Bort & Packard fine button shoes cut from six dollars to three fifty, and Marott’s own make fine hand sewn button shoes priced five dollars, with regulars shown as eight hundred cents or eight dollars, each pair warranted. Geo. P. Marott advertises at 1G.N. Pennsylvantis¢.
Three masked men boarded a Mobile & Ohio passenger train near Buckatunna Mississippi at 3 10 am as it neared the bridge. They seized the fireman demanded money, and fled after firing at Conductor Sholes. About 2700 dollars in cash and 71400 in government bonds were taken, while a thousand dollars in express and registered mail packages were hidden or withheld. Governor Hovey commented on Indianapolis council race amid local campaign chatter.
The program featuring Adresa Morris Ross, Miss Mattie Waurh, W. David, Misses Leon and Bertha Lovejoy, Miss Anna Latz, Miss Laura Corkle, Mrs. Leon Bailey, and the mandolin club will be followed by dancing. The event, set for Thursday evening, promises recitals, solos, duets, and a violin and piano duet as main acts.
The courthouse was filled Wednesday with Toth and 2sth infantry survivors and others from the 11uth and vith cavalry. Gen Kneilsr, seen as a possible successor to Corporal Tanner who commanded the Toth, attended the meeting in the various court rooms.
Fire swept the Lew Columbia hotel and several other structures in Cape May early Wednesday. Losses were estimated at 106000 dollars with significant property damage and inquiries underway.
Cleveland and Pittsburg rose with 208 as Arson abandons pennant hopes for next year. Buck Ewing clashed with an opponent Wednesday while McQuade threatened to remove him and failed. Rusi ia returned to form, pitching well in a 19 win rate. Latham and King fined 200 each by St. Louis, Chamberlain 100 and Robinson reprimanded. Paul Hines steadied the team after a minor error, though the Hoosier miscue drew attention. The Gridiron chatter cites Seventh street grounds and a seventh-place finish, with Glasscock executing a key steal on Ewing amid umpire dispute. Pittsburg’s Wednesday display of home talent stymied the Senators. Struck out 10, walked one, allowed seven hits, and contributed to a two-bagger and a sacrifice. Richardson hinted at a future with strong words for rivals next year. O Rourke defended reception of visitors. Dixie Dixwell blasted Boston management for failed strategies and New York play. A St Paul dispatch claims Boston bought the Omaha team and Spalding plans to acquire Western clubs, repositioning them per season standings.
In Athletic Park on September 2 the long damp ground hosted a lively baseball clash. Skinny McQuade led in the grandstand as Indianapolis and New York battled through gritty innings with Ward, Denny, and McGeachy delivering key plays. Final scoring favored Indianapolis 7 to 4 with strong hits by Glasscock, Daily, and Rusie.
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