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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1891
Page
4
A sweep of local items notes injuries from a runaway wagon, burglaries in Crawfordsville, mine strikes ahead, a judgeable temper in Tipton, and multiple deaths of prominent early settlers. Other notes cover school enrollments, church conventions, gas price hikes, and a series of accidents across towns.
A massive stoppage sweeps the southern cotton belt as 1,100,000 pickers halt labor. Led by Humphreys, the movement demands payments of 1 dollar per 100 pounds plus board, with a November return planned. Strongest turnout reported in Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama. Local Indiana weather notes forecast showers and cooler temperatures through Sunday with light rain overnight.
Queen Victoria’s health reported poor while Chili protests a seizure of state power. Lohengrin production in Paris delayed, and Prince Bismarck rumored to have suffered an apoplectic stroke. Schooner Georgiana and 16 crew missing off Nova Scotia. Cardinal Manning ordered to ease workload after long service. Germany to seek U.S. grain imports this winter as Britain debates labor congress speeches at Newcastle.
Massive clearance from the Davis Shoe Company in Haverhill features deep discounts across ladies and men's footwear, including ladies' kid button shoes at 84 cents and men’s dress shoes around $1.60. The ads promise no fair offers refused and urge shoppers to visit the firm at 40 E Washington St and 40 K Washington St for a sweeping stock reduction.
Reduced rates on September 15 and 29 for excur sion tickets from Pennsylvania Lines stations west of Pittsburgh to the West Northwest and Southwest with 30 day return validity. Special train to Spencer and Martinsville mineral springs departs Indianapolis Saturdays at 6 30 p m and returns Sundays at 6 20 p m. $1 20 men s shoes sale by Davis Shoe Company at 40 EK Wash st with Sail disclaimer.
The listing promotes Chance Matthews printing at 9 to 13 Yonge and Indianapolis Electrotype Foundry at 69 W Maryland St. for printing needs, with a transfer company offering piano and furniture moving, pressing, and related services. Best wagons claim to handle all kinds of work with reliable service in the city.
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