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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1892
Page
4
A sweeping Indiana roundup reports diverse events from Kokomo to Fort Wayne. incidents include burglaries, accidents, a two headed pig in Clark's Hill, a $4200 pipe organ for Fort Wayne, a state convention in New Albany, and real estate gains in Valparaiso. A blast of local crime, health, and civic items spans towns like Bluffton, Wabash, Huntington, and Seymour with deaths, rescues, and legal actions.
Ice wagon drivers may organize as carpenters and carriers work. Salesmen's union cleared about 125 dollars at their ball. A A Helfer and Son carriage makers have unionized. T M Gruelle confined at home after a relapse. North Indianapolis carpenters attempt unionization as President Kennedy speaks at a labor meeting in Seymour. D F Kennedy elected delegate to Stone cutters union in Denver in August. Teamsters and shovelers union totals over 800 members with non union work ending. Painters union blocks Dean from employing nonunion workers. President Prescott and Secretary Clevey prepare for the International Typographical Association meeting in Philadelphia beginning June. A committee to monitor dry goods store closings, expect stores to close by July 1 with employees paid.
A humorous yet pointed critique compares city officials to a mischievous raccoon burning paws and singeing whiskers. The writer blasts the Board of Public Works for costly asphalt pavements, crowning them with errors in orthoepy and failed material choices, urging removal of the raccoon policy and cheaper durable brick roads.
The Marion club opened its doors on a Tuesday evening drawing about 500 guests from both parties. An upstairs orchestra played waltzes and polkas while downstairs lemonade was served by Will Kershner. C W Fairbanks praised the club and party. Caleb Denny forecast Republican success and Merrill Moores attacked Tax Commissioner Taggart and county misrule before the crowd dispersed after late hours.
City items report Mrs L J Gorsuch named to the home for feeble minded board. Peter F McGoorty of Chicago fined 25 for sending a mean letter through the mails. Samuel Killian bound over for a grand jury after shooting James Edmunds in Bookeralley. Rebecca daughters elect officers led by Dr Sarah Jackson. Roxie Hathaway secretary. Fannie Jackson treasurer. County auditor Taggart’s report shows school revenue 137940.15 with net state distribution short. State board grants high school commissions to Seymour Salem New Albany and others. Licenses issued to several professionals. Andrew Enlow, 17, lodger. murdered Snider en route to Plainfield. Mrs Charles Dayton seen at Union station claiming Paris Ky origin awaiting husband. Knights and Ladies of the Golden Rule elect state officers with Terre Haute and Evansville reps. Walter Lawrence of Indy club fined 50 for public indecency. wife testified. Fletcher Ave hosts Church of Holy Innocents where Rev E G Hunter reports $200 debt remaining on a $1500 start, seeks outside aid to finish paying. Committee formed to pursue funds and possible larger future church.
A brief editorial notes pianos have become common in American homes due to manufacturing advances. It urges buyers to trust firm reputation and integrity, praising D H Baldwin & Co for reliability and quality instruments. The piece encourages readers to correspond with Baldwin for guidance.
A cluttered market page reports live stock quotes including Fancy butcher pigs weights from 200 to 800 lbs, and common lightweights, with sheep and lambs quoted as steady. Grain bids, corn and oats prices, hay values, and city market reports follow, alongside ads for printing services clocks hair goods and jewelry, and notices about loans and employment.
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