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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1892
Page
4
A collage of short items from Greencastle to Crawfordsville reports murders grief of Mrs. Bivens, a music department change at DePauw, Delayed illness of Rev Newhouse, a thunderstorm fatality near Winamac, a boy's injury on a moving train, saloon-related actions, and various local incidents including fires, thefts, and community happenings across Indiana towns.
Indiana forecast covers 36 hours ending 8 p m August 4 1892. Weather is slightly warmer with fair conditions expected Wednesday and continued fair weather Thursday.
The State Board of Agriculture pressed guarantors to complete a Monon railroad tunnel by the state fair. Twelve subscribers to a January agreement say costs may exceed 1000 dollars and oppose rail bed changes. If unresolved, the case heads to court with compulsory action possible.
The Indiana State Stenographers Association opened its fourth annual convention at the Denison house with about 50 delegates. Welcome by Prof. L. H. Jones, remarks by Miss Jennie T. Masson and President Garber, reports, and papers by Masson, Reser, and McDermot. Music featured by Violet Fridman and Laura McManus. Wednesday planned talks by Osgoodby did not occur. papers by Strachan, Coleman, and Lockwood were read.
Boxing events and fighter updates fill the page, including John L. Sullivan’s benefit in Brooklyn on August 20 and updates on fighters McAuliffe and Bill Murphy. Horse racing results from Saratoga and Brighton Beach list winners such as Addie Griffin and Monarch throughbreds, while league baseball scores show Cleveland, Chicago, Boston, and New York games. Also noted are a trainer’s death, a stallion pneumonia outbreak, and various trotting times and contracts.
The Indiana life underwriters association met at the Denison hotel parlors Monday evening and elected delegates to the national convention in New York. Sept 22. George Wiltsie, 74, died at his home on EH Ohio St Tuesday morning. he will be taken to Carthage Ind for burial Thursday. A house at 123 W New York Ave occupied by Mrs Happick burned at 3:30 am and again at 7 am causing about 40 dollars damage. Also ads for patent medicines appear in the same column.
The Sun contest invites all state and national residents to submit estimates for electors and governor results. Send plain envelopes with sender name and date to the contest editor in Indianapolis. No sender restrictions. entries accepted repeatedly until winner designation.
A vivid excerpt describes a young boy from the West Indianapolis rail line who corrupts his surroundings. He joins street gaming, damages property, and mocks drivers while mothers misunderstanding his gang label. The piece paints a grim portrait of urban childhood and the toll on drivers.
The Big Four Route announces a round trip fare of 0 for a nonstop Indianapolis to Denver service leaving Saturday, with berth options at $7 and $14. Tickets at Big Four offices Washington St, Jackson Place, and Union Station. Also reports stock market: cattle, hogs, and sheep receipts and prices at Indianapolis Union Stock Yards for Aug 3, 1892.
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