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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1893
Page
4
Sweltering heat prompts widespread bathing as Hoosiers seek relief. The state dispatches report numerous drownings and water accidents, including several fatalities in Clay, Greene, and other counties. Local updates note road plans, factory openings, rail surveys, and civic actions along with a spate of incidents from drowning to accidents and legal notices.
Newly elected Board of Trade officers were installed Monday night. President Wildman reviewed statistics on the citys growth and development. Jacob W. Smith was elected secretary Edward Dunn chief grain inspector John Heiner assistant grain inspector and It 8 Foster governor. Geo W Sloan and BR 0 Hawkins spoke.
Mary E. Fletcher has been appointed administratrix of the estate of James L. Fletcher who died recently. She gave bond of $20,000. The record contains an instruction about lodging and room advertising in Tramsyn's tressers.
A late 19th century notice lists details of the G A R encampment lodging for 20,327 attendees, contracts for construction of a universalist church corner New Jersey and Sixth streets, and a string of local incidents. It mentions a man struck by a moving freight car near Belt railroad bridge, lawsuits over property, and various court actions.
The Elwood club fell 15 to 13 to Cincinnati Shamrocks while St Louis Speeders advanced in a Smith J W Brooks Bally Upman Highland context. Notable feats include Banger the Milwaukee rider clocking 3 10 1 5 for a mile and a Notre Dame regatta on St Josephs lake.
May Edgar, keeper of a disorderly house at 205 East Market, lies in critical condition from severe burns received early Sunday. She spilled gasoline from a kid slipper cleaner on her gown which contacted a lighted lamp. Dr. Long reports the injuries serious but hopeful for recovery.
The text alludes to year season and cola, warns against forceful behavior, praises Tron'a whiskies drawn from barrel aged under eight years, bottled personally for family and maid mental base, described as pure and fresh, with unclear references to a brand and location.
A chaotic council session featured oratorical flourishes sparked by Patrick Byam and the Joyful oil man David Quaintsnes. Debate over Hassman and Hawking ordinances led to a 8 to 16 vote outcome while several measures passed or failed, including a free ambulance and G A H arrangements.
A city report notes widespread price increases in fruit like strawberries and cherries, with Chicago markets driving costs. Buyers blame a suspected combine among commission men for higher prices. Sugar, lard, eggs, butter, and soap also cost more, reducing household purchasing power and raising concerns about living expenses.
An Indianapolis firm expands to larger quarters at Vermont Street to treat rupture, hydrocele, and chronic disease under Drs Culver and Daliett. Free examinations, affordable cures, and new offices at 77 B Vermont St with hours 9 to 12, 3 to 5, and 7 to 8 p.m. Also notes convenient railroad stops for travelers from World’s Fair area.
Indianapol is market report notes a steady general cattle market with active shipments and higher prices on some grades. Hog and sheep sections show varied demand with close near steady to higher on certain lots, and local inspectors report mixed car arrivals and bids.
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