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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1892
Page
4
A sprawling roundup of sensational notes from Indiana towns. Reports include injuries and deaths among locals, fires in Greensburg, a labor paper shift for The People's Journal, a new fish law crackdown, a bank presidency in Thorntown, and multiple violent incidents on trains and in saloons.
Elizabeth Claypool married William Linder at her home on 4088 N Illinois St in a lantern filled ceremony by Rev J B Jenckes. Helen Prettyman wed Charles Welton at Rev Wesley Prettyman's home, they depart for Cincinnati and the East and will reside in Chicago. Caroline Morse wed William Clifford at 193 N West and plan a NW tour. Carrie Swanston became Mrs Spotts at 714 E Washington with a Be Eden honeymoon. Copper Plate Teg and eb grayiing noted at Burford's.
Mayor Sullivan says the appointment of a street sprinkling inspector is legal and necessary to ensure contractors perform their duty. He argues the city has a right to verify work and that bonds do not relieve taxpayers from paying for properly completed sprinkling duties.
Henry Wilkinson of Warren county, who served three and a half years for stealing two hams, was pardoned by the governor Thursday. He had been sentenced to eight years in the penitentiary.
A railway accident near Bathurst New South Wales leaves nine dead and twelve injured. The House of Commons rejects the second reading of a woman suffrage bill by 175 to 152. An incident in Leguayra results in a mistaken shot at U S Consul Hanna, later apologized for. Reports from Venezuelan steamers note fierce civil war activity with 400 government casualties near Caracas. The Bolivar governor is killed in Petare, and Gen Quevedo is massacred by locals in Los Feues.
Reports from several leagues describe early season struggles and upsets. Indianapolis and Minneapolis clash for last place as Columbus, Omaha, and Milwaukee post uneven results while pitchers and batters like Siddons, Van Heent, and Conley deliver rough contests and a costly knockout for Jim Johnson.
The liliputians company appears at the Grand with The dwarf's wedding and The pupil in magic offering opportunities to showcase talent. Remenyi the violinist and his company perform to a large Plymouth church audience with Miss Berry at the piano. Mrs. Rice and Mr. Fessenden provide strong vocal contributions.
A Globe Accident Insurance Company record urges preparedness against accidents and medical costs. The piece lauds prompt claim settlements and a model policy, citing the company’s rapid payouts and liberal benefits as key to its westward success.
On April 28 1774 Sarah Van Brugh daughter of New Jersey Governor became Mrs Joan Jay. Her husband a trusted figure with Washington served as American Minister in England negotiating the great Treaty of 1794. Her beauty and intellect made her a major social force in London as in the United States.
A vintage style advertisement urges readers to avoid cheap spring suits and seek well-made clothing from top tailors. It emphasizes lasting fit and craftsmanship, touting prices lower than rivals and inviting customers to visit the establishment for thorough satisfaction.
An advertisement lists curtains at various prices from 1 to 10 dollars with quantity deals. It also promotes parlor suites, baby carriages, and ornate matted and jointless options with many price points from 3 to 175 dollars, highlighting new spring designs and elegant upholstery.
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