Let There Be Light The Compromise Electric Report Adopted
City council ends seven week deadlock on public light after adopting the compromise report by 18 to 11. The plan calls for 100 2000 candle power electric arc lamps in business districts at 60 each and gas lighting for the rest at 15 per lamp plus gas at 1.25 per 1000 feet, with a 50000 bond and scrutiny of bids from Jenney company amid editor interactions.
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Trusler
Bowlus
Brush Electric Light Company
Electric Light Company
District Assembly 16
K. of L
Smith
Jenney
Jenney Company
Finch
Holliday
The
News
Electric Light
Long
Jenny
Thalman
Stuckmeyer
Hicklin
Council
Sentinel
Burns
Cummings
Darnell
Davis
Kelley
Markey
Pearson
Swain
Thulman
Wilson
Dunn
Elliot
Gasper
Gaul
Johnson
McClelland
O’connor
Parkinson
Niagara Falls Tour By C H D Railroad To Toronto And Put In Bay
The annual Niagara Falls excursion by the C H D railroad departs August 14 from here with a round trip fare of five dollars and extra charges for side trips. Accommodations are described as first class and there is strong indication a large party will join the voyage.
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Niagara
Niagara Falls
Toronto
Put-in-Bay
Park plans stalled at Garfield as survey awaits council approval
Park commissioners fear little progress this year on Garfield park improvements. Mr. Chislett has not finished his survey and his plans must be approved by the council before any work starts. Natural Gas Watters Best offers lowest prices from Hayes Bros. 821 E. Washington St.
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Garfield Park
Hayes Bros
Washington St
Columbus
Joseph Pyle
Pyle
Indianapolis
Doran
Vernon
Hugo
Uniontown
Willett
Flint
Fred Munchaff
Munchaff
Munehaff
Eckerly
Crawford County
Leslie Moreland
Moreland
Swept by Fire Destroys Oregon Mining Town
In Portland Oregon July 24 a mining town named Spl Rés lyn near the city was wiped out by a fire started by a high wind. 250 houses burned and at least 1500 residents were left homeless prompting urgent relief. A separate Norfolk and Western rail collision killed eight and left others missing after a orders misunderstanding.
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Oregon
Portland
Ore
Réslyn
Luxcozung
Norfolk & Western Railway
Henry and Harris
Donnelly
Base Ball Notes From Monday Games in Chicago
Monday league and association games featured Louisville, St Louis, Cleveland, and Baltimore results. Boyle and Krock to duel Tuesday. Pittsburgh beat Detroit. Washington edged Philadelphia. New York downed Boston. After Wednesday no more league games in the city until August 20 when Detroit visits. Chicago press corps attended Athletic Park as Burdick showed potential despite mixed hits, Pfeffer exhibited fine defense with a noted temper, and Denny clashed with Lynch over a $35 fine for remarks and misplays marked by minor errors and run-downs.
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Louisville
St. Louis
Cleveland
Baltimore
Boyle
Krock
Pittsburg
Detroit
Washington
Philadelphia
New York
Boston
Detroits
Corps of
Chicago
Athletic Park
Burdick
Ryan
Denny
Pfeffer
Hoosiers
Glasscock
Jeremiah Denny
Monarch Lynch
Lynch
Jerry
Bethel church camp meeting continues at Bruce's grove
Muncie combination machine company filed articles Monday for making step ladders and tables with capital stock $25,000. Two stables at 917 N Meridian burned about 10 pm Monday, owned by Dora Johnson and Win Allen, loss $175 likely incendiary. Hall Place church ladies hold lawn festival Tuesday evening at Mrs. Dodge's Tennessee street home. broom brigade drill planned. Edward Bierhaus, grand lodge U C of H president, calls delegates to meet Aug 7 to address financial difficulties.
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Bethel M. E. Church
Bruce’s Grove
Muncie Combination Machine Company
Capital
N. Meridian Sr
Dora Johnson
Win. Allen
Hall Place
Wisconsin storms and police tension headline a chaotic era
Reports detail heavy rains in Wisconsin, a Tadian rebellion sought in Winnipeg, and sixteen lives lost in Wheeling Hood. Joliet prison convicts are confirmed, with no trace of Elopist Moore and Mrs. Norton at Topeka as Robert Garrett sends $1000 to flood victims. Railroads resume in Wheeling district after the storm.
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Wisconsin
Tadian
Winnipeg
Joliet
Elopist Moore
Mrs. Norton
Topeka
Robert Garrett
Wheeling
John Mangan
Ed. Kennedy
Chicago
Pinkerton
Moses Cleaveland
Cleveland
Mose
J. F. Sullivan
Jessie McKinney
Clear Lake
Jessie
Congress
William Byrnes
Norfolk
Sun column offers free room rental notices
The Sun invites readers to place room rental notices free for three days via its wanted column. It also notes various unrelated items about Austrian army reorganization and European figures, and encourages people seeking rooms to read the column or send in a notice for publication.
Indiana Bulletin: Outrage Toll and Local Calamities
A sprawling Indiana update reports multiple drownings and deaths from disease including eight cholera infantum fatalities in Fort Wayne, plus various accidents and crimes. Notable items include Samuel Parker’s death at 87 in New Albany, John Maddox killed by a train at Montpelier, and Herman Landerman drowned in Stringtown.
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Tramp
Prairie Creek
Washington
Fort Wayne
Samuel Parker
New Albany
Marion
John Maddox
Montpelier
Herman Landerman
Stringtown
Elkhart
Francis M. Haynes
Daviess County
Jenney Electric
Lena Stibbe
LaPorte
Teegarden House
Michigan City
Rushville
Fred Wilson
Martin Lewis
Huse Scott
Andersonville
Steele
David Ballinger
Upland
Seymour
Freeman Heaton
Louisa Eglan
Vevay
New York, Mahoning & Western Road
Anderson
Joe Waerender
Andersonites
Robt
Mills
Midland
Market prices and grocery items in early 19th century catalog
A dense list of prices for prime meats, canned goods, and staples. Includes fresh produce like peas, beans, potatoes, onions, cabbage, cucumbers, tomatoes, peppers, apples, oranges, bananas, peaches, plums, and watermelons. Also lists dairy, eggs, butter, cheese, and various oils, medicines, and cleaning goods with unit prices and per-unit or per-bushel measures. Specific firms or locations are not clearly named.
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Lion
Schnull & Krages
New York
Young Americas
Limburg
Regal
Lextra
New Hayen
Oliver—Mecsin
Alaska
Timothy
Market Report From Indiana and Chicago Cries Wheat Prices Rise
Tuesday market notes show inspector reports with receipts and shipments of grains including wheat corn oats rye and barley. Prices for No 2 red and white varieties move with bids and offers while hogs cattle and sheep trade in Indianapolis and Chicago sections and New York futures display directional shifts.
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Suly
Yedlow
Weoen
Yanns
Indianapolia
Lecture on The Sun Do Move by Rev John Jasper
Announcement for Towlinson Hall event Monday evening July 30 1888 by Rev John Jasper of Richmond Virginia admission for adults and children with low prices. Also note 3000 onlight fete on Clifforday Wednesday evening with Take Woodruff cars for transport and good time promised.
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John Jasper
Richmond
Towlinson Hall
Clifforday
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Clark
Connett
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Tousey
Wright
Laur
Gee Reynolds
Taylor
Acton
Lowry
Hudson
Keen
Eugene Staley
Henry Date
Young People’s Alliance
Prince Ferdinand
Bulgaria
Pope Leo
Dublin
King Humbert
Billy
Indiana Bulletin
White Cap
Neva
City Markets
California
Cottage Ave
City Grain Market
Cariaco
Wyse
Onta
Foo
Union St
E. Vermont
Guenther & Jung
Erman
Bama
W. Maryet
Ohio
J. S. Brasler
Gosport
Tuk Sun
StNo
Henry A. Scudder
Ind
Kent
N. Daois-st
Job Wimmer
N. Penn-st
E. St. Clair-st
Sun Office
Jorren
Ohio St
Tr Sun
Chas.girton
Underyamer
Indiana-avo
BORN
Wilton
Brussels
Itland
Delawarest
Great Atlantic & Pagific Tea CO
Bates
East Washington Street
Wayne
Messenger
E. Wash
S.e.cor
DEL
Cantons
Mackinaw
Milan
Dunstable
Shansi
Manillas
Ball Park
Big Four
Corner Meridian
Washington-sts
Bingham
Harrison
Bamberger
Fairbanks
Fairbanks & Company
South Meridian St
Indianapolis National Bank
United States Depository
Oddfellows’ Hall
Theo. P. Hardy
Lariam
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