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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1891
Page
4
A sweeping Indiana wire of items reports drownings near North Vernon thefts in Laporte and Anderson wealth gains totaling millions, factory closings, oil and gas notes, political shifts, and public works upheavals across towns from Madison to Fort Wayne, with local tragedies and curious incidents sprinkled throughout.
The News winds up its report of the Afro American Musical festival Monday evening performance noting Miss Ora Jones and Nettie Maud Christy sang soprano solos while basses and others were omitted. Audiences, including many Caucasian music admirers, felt misled as the advertised great numbers were not performed and the program altered at the last moment.
Sewing girls organize at Mansur hall aiming for federation charter. Mr. Will Vliet marries Miss Irene Richardson at bride’s home with 100 guests. Bethel church hosts a colored musical festival closing with refreshments and strong finances. John Miller from Logansport faces a federal pension scheme charge at the federal building. Indianapolis Business College graduation night features 77 diplomas and a trip to Fairview. Judge Harper rules five-acre unplatted city grounds taxable. Vandalia line offers Fourth of July rail fares within 200 miles. Big Four and Pennsylvania lines advertise excursion tickets and lodging details. Local ads cover dental services, ice cream, livery stables, and hotel dining.
A dense market listing shows varied prices for fruits vegetables dairy and meats. California fancy Riveraides bananas cucumbers tomatoes cherries peaches raspberries and more are priced alongside fowl beef veal and fish with market conditions noted for Tuesday trading at the Kansas City area.
The handsome Sword and Belt will be awarded to the most popular officer connected with the Inter state Prize Drill. Every purchase earns a vote. Dry-goods stores close Saturday July 4 but will stay open Friday night until 9 30 p m.
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