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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1893
Page
4
A jumble of reports from Indiana towns notes a missing schoolteacher, a physician jailed on alleged crime against a clerk’s pet, and blackmail claims. Storm damage touched Borden and Saymour areas while public notices set court dates and elections.
County commissioners condemned Coroner Beck's March bill of 441 for 30 invoices and debated reduction of 65 as county attorney Brown urged. Beck defended his charges while denying overreach, saying investigations target cases with family interest. Board may refer matter to three superior court judges. Union Railway officers elected. Scalpers questioned as travel stopovers to curb resale.
A Sum reporter recounts a street car injury claim where a widow sought 3000 after injuries from a car starting suddenly. The claim agent pressured a compromise of 835, aided by forged medicals and absent workers. The woman and accomplices allegedly shared the funds before the conspirators fled the city.
The Mennerchor staged the German play Damocles at Mennerchor hall Thursday night, followed by a dance. Councilman Cooper lingers on state affairs while admiring two blooming pear trees. Adjunct-general Smock and assistant quartermaster-general Weaver were appointed in the A. R. Department. A criminal court heard Emil Rachwitz receive one year for stealing a watch and chain. Propylium will host amateur theatricals next Tuesday. Chaplain Lozier spoke at Masonic hall for California-st. M. H. church with a rhyme lecture. Articles of incorporation filed for Cambridge City manufacturing company to produce Sunbeam washing machines and Coates folding chairs. John Andrews received a one-year sentence for attempting to steal a purse. Adjutant-general orders were issued for mustering new units in Elwood and Laporte. Lawsuits arose over defective plumbing between Judge Claypool and John S. Farrell. Harry Hutchens plans a U.S. visit. boxing matches involve Gandaur, Stansbury, and others with various notes on potential bouts and seats. Central bat club reorganized with Hoffman, Lynch, Danforth, Bright and others. Ancient speaks of discontent with the Sipe Nationals.
Cattle receipts 450 Friday shipments 200. Heavy cattle sold slowly due to light supply. Good stockers feeders and butcher cattle sold well. Extra choice shipping and export steers 1460 lb. Hogs market opened active with demand meeting supply and prices rising. Sheep and lamb market active and higher with good to choice lambs 6.25 to 6.75 and best sheep 7.92. City market reports note steady wheat and steady corn futures with bid ranges for various grades.
A fragmented notice hints at a social reward system praising helpful behavior. It mentions popularity and recognition, urging readers to act kindly to gain favor or rewards. The source text is garbled but centers on virtue and social acclaim.
A catalog-like listing of numerous goods with prices including rolled plated sword pins, shirt sets, stick pins, sleeve buttons, belts, garters, pocket lamps, stamp cases, note paper, envelopes, soaps, cosmetics, hair products, and various small items. Includes metalwork, jewelry, leather goods, and household items with low prices and bulk options. The ad-like item presents a dense, price-driven snapshot of merchandise offered on a Saturday bulletin.
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