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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1888
Page
2
The fragment suggests a new company may pave Washington street, with sidewalks remaining for bicyclists and unmarked streets. The Sun plans a ten word advertisement for classified categories including help wanted and rental notices, indicating very brief listings.
A colorful column mocks Chicago politics and figures from sports and journalism. It jokes about Victor Lawson eloping, Gov. Porter as a bomb thrower, Boulanger and Sullivan, Adrian Anson and Leyl Morton, Cal Darnell, Jacob Kilrain, and press culture in Chicago amid campaign chatter.
A tornado swept through Fairmount Illinois Monday causing extensive destruction. Reports note shattered homes and downed trees as residents assess the aftermath.
Gladstone backs international copyright and recognizes the Times-Parnell case judges Hannen Day and Smith. Day criticizes Ireland and is described as a bigot as Emperor William plans a Rome trip and the Prince of Wales visits Dublin to assess conditions.
A reader seeks a room to rent and plans to use the classifieds column of The Sux. If no response through that route, a notice will be published after three days.
Complimentarily publish free ten word want notices for three days. Send to Tam Sun office or call 880 to publish. Categories include Wanted Male Help Wanted Female Help Wanted Rooms For Rent Rooms and Wanted Situations with ten words free and extra words at one cent each.
A late 19th century item list recounts diverse snippets. A Hindostanee merchant arrives in New York with five clerks to launch a Hindostanee goods shop. Other notes include a 275-pound bear killed on New River in Virginia, a six year courtship ending in a breach of promise suit, and various quirky curiosities from across the United States.
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