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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1893
Page
4
A Madison judge ruled arsenical poisoning as the likely cause of death for the old soldier. Testimony in the Shortridge trial revealed arsenic in liver and stomach, with witnesses challenging the defense. Other city notes report fires, strikes, street elections, and local trades.
Catchers Hoover and Gungon leave Cincinnati. A move to ban Sunday baseball grows on Long Island. Lexington races split horses to Louisville and Latonia. Woods of Cleveland replies to Scheller challenging a doubled purge. Umpire John Kelly bets on Corbett versus Mitchell if ever they meet. Public sale looming for Lauie Abingdon estate. DePauw tops Ursinus in Green Castle. David Clelland seeks 118 pound foe for $1,000. McAuliffe eyeing Abbott fight for purse. Denigan pool winner O Connor by 100-64. World publisher refusal over Harvard Yale crew trip to England. Harvard declines Columbian regatta. Butler Field Day May 20 at state fairgrounds with $200 plus prizes. League scores Brooklyn over Boston 9 8 Pittsburg 6 Louisville 4 New York 15 Philadelphia 0 Baltimore 6 Washington 2.
Travel offer for World’s Fair tickets between Indianapolis and Chicago with special arrangements via W. F P Branner, District Passenger Agent. Also lists various cigar brands and medicines including Weslow’s Sering Syrup and Winsson’s Soothing Syrup. product claims and pricing appear in a cluttered advertising fragment.
The advertisement lists several pianos by brands such as Hardman Chase Matt & Millar Lockering and Dearborn with seven to eight octaves, round or octagonal cases, rosewood casings, carved legs and lyres, and excellent tone and action. Prices and terms include new stock, delivery citywide free of charge or boxed and delivered to depots, with low monthly payments and guaranteed bargains.
Irregular OCR text shows an organizational notice mentioning D. H. Baldwin and 69, George H Chapman, post 7Y, Saturday meetings, G. A. 2 bad, Lorreine Brock, Indianituc, inviting visiting COOLS and H.3 Manereace, Selma AE B.S. SkACE, Wanate, Ca Cie cabinets offered for Bastar trade. Bennett's, SOK, West K-1.
An advertisement lists multiple fashion and cosmetic items with low prices including sterling silver pins and bracelets, various rings, gold stone settings, and Turkish bath items. It notes Sid Glove Day at Wasson's with special offers across gloves in several styles and colors, plus powder and related goods.
The page details cattle bids with extra choice shipping and export steers, common and medium stockers, and prices for different weights. Hog arrivals and prices show a steady market with shipments Friday, plus mixed sheep and lamb quotes. Regional grain and futures prices are listed, followed by a bank statement from Indiana National Bank with assets and liabilities as of May 11, 1893.
This read appears to be a damaged OCR fragment urging disposal of oil cars and various items. The readable bits suggest arranging a sale or clearance as spring cleaning proceeds, but essential specifics are missing. The piece is incomplete and lacks clear entities, dates, or locations.
Prof Gold Eagle speaks nine languages and invites all to view his world viaggio exhibitions. This may be the last chance to see his wondrous skill and receive a souvenir with any purchase on Saturday May 13.
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