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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1893
Page
4
A city hall scaffold at Kokomo collapsed sending four men plummeting four stories. Henry Woodruff died from his injuries while the other three men survived but were seriously hurt. The incident follows a series of local misfortunes including thefts and fires in Indiana towns.
Traveling men return home as the shortest day ends. City borrows 60000 more with Fletcher's bank at 373 percent to supply funds. William Turner Derk Hollow found guilty of counterfeiting in federal court. Dr Joseph Eastman entertains Central medical college faculty and students. Mrs Sarah Wilkins dies at her daughter’s residence. John G Wooley to speak at state anti liquor league meeting. Auditors from five counties remit over 100000 to the state treasury. Charles Mullen, 16, sent to reform school for criminal assault. Water colors and chinaware by St Johns academy students on display. Ben Woolfinger sentenced to 18 months for counterfeiting. Seven suspects chased by sergeants Mefford and Kurtz. shots exchanged. Second-hand store fire damages 25 dollars. another fire causes 5 dollars. Mrs Mary Spilman sues Dr Collins Bedford for 2000 over misdiagnosed fracture. Mayor Denny travels east to manage city bonds worth 600000. Burglars steal wraps and coats from John J Sooper’s residence. Indianapolis business university students to host a reception in college rooms. List of social notices and marriages appended. Sports items note Griffo vs Weir for 1000 purse. Harvard infield to be rebuilt. Crescent City club property sold for 16000. eastern college football rules meeting in New York. Denver Ed Smith predicts Mitchell over Corbett and Sullivan then champion. rat fight buzz at Christina’s road house. Delmonico’s banquet misses Schaefer. Spink reports Schaefer’s absence due to not wanting a quarrel with Daly.
Market brief notes Cleveland and Boston activity with paring of assets and alt names. Trade watchers cite minor price shifts and cautious confidence ahead of New York shipping data.
The notes cover cattle and lamb pricing, shipment activity, and futures quotations. Wheat and corn prices are listed alongside hay, oats, and timothy values with bids and bid ranges. Local buyers and futures markets in Chicago and on the rail indicate daily price movements and market tone.
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