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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1890
Page
4
A garbled Indiana page catalogs odd items from Peru to Versailles. It notes roads, street work, measles, a jail arrest, runaway incidents, a pug dog with a treasure trove of news, a firehouse banquet remark, and various local scandals and social events across multiple counties.
The era’s tumult continues with a New York Central strike ongoing while Kentucky debates felony- level penalties for Contz playing. National saengerfest roars in New Orleans as Chicago jurors face bribery sentences and Lincoln’s birthday is honored nationwide.
William Porter a No 13 engine house fireman faces fire board charges for selling Pressly tickets at a special aldermanic election Tuesday. A separate case saw Cod Corders seek to arrest his wife on assault. both were escorted before Justice Feibleman where Corders was fined with costs totaling $40 for his brutality claim.
A dense prices listing from a historical market page shows canned vegetables, fruits, dairy, and meats with numerous brands and weights. It includes oysters, salmon, peas, beans, cheese, butter, lard, and butter substitutes, plus produce like lemons, bananas, apples, grapes, and cranberries with per unit or per crate quotes. Market notes mention firm sugar prices and generally good trade activity.
The Pan Handle Route to Chicago grows popular due to its solid safe operation and handsome equipment. Indianapolis to Chicago daytime train departs 11 35 am arriving 4 50 pm with a parlor car and a night train leaves 12 24 am arriving 7 16 am with a reclining chair and sleeping car. Chair reclining rate 75 cents, cheaper than berth. Passengers may access west end of Union Station at 8 30 pm.
TAUSSDAY February 13 Provisions include smoked meats hums sugar cured bacon lard and canned goods with prices per pound or per case. Items listed cover beef pork lard tea fruit and dried goods with assorted prices and brand notes.
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