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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1891
Page
4
Pickup notes from across the state report disasters such as an elevator collapse and a chestnut of accidents, crimes, and curios. Incidents include a well drillers’ burn, drownings, missing men, and a range of local upheavals from fires to train wrecks. Major names and towns surface amid brief crime and accident items.
Indiana schools exhibit plan for the Chicago World's Fair outlines historical, statistical and work displays. It calls for an agent, $2000 yearly plus rail fare, and representation of state institutions and Indiana authors. Also notes steel rail mills committee and Sept 21 listings with large expected tonnage, plus Indianapolis weather forecast for Sept 22, 1891.
The German Lutheran mission held its annual meeting at Tomlinson hall with Rev. Saur preaching. Mrs. Sanford fainted at Crown Hill and was aided home. A stable fire on Liberty Street caused $500 damage to three horses. The street railway plans Edison motors on North Indianapolis lines and new cars on the Illinois Street route. Dust storms and a young cyclone were noted on Indiana Avenue. Wheat and corn markets show mixed but mostly firmer trends with international prices steady to up slightly. Excursions to Cambridge City Races were announced with reduced rail fares. Fine new woolens debut at The Naw Store on East Washington Street. Market summaries for produce and meats reflect fluctuating prices. Weather-friendly notes on crops and a bustling city market scene conclude the brief.
Prices for stock and lambs steady with best stock moving slowly others weak. Sheep and lamb demand light for common stock. Wheat and oats show varied bids in City market with receipts noted. Chicago and New York futures quoted. local advertisers promote rugs, carpets, and sanitation services.
RINTERS wood furniture and related items kept in stock at 63 W Maryland Street Indianapolis. Transfer Co. at 19 Circle Street offers piano and furniture moving baggage and expressing services. Best wagons in the city for all kinds of work.
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