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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1906
Page
9
Special to The Sun reports at Ells Toland station agents seize entrants to block trachoma spread. Immigrants are deported daily. the immigration chief cites heavy inflow of adults with eye disease. The piece notes public health fears and stringent entry actions in response.
Trachoma is a contagious eye disease causing lid swelling and discharge, with thickened tissue and eventual scarring leading to blindness. Prevention relies on hygiene and public awareness, noting the risk from shared towels and contaminated items, and the ongoing inspection of migrants at ports to prevent spread.
The Indiana freshwater pearl industry has grown with buyers from eastern cities seeking pearls found along local rivers. Jeweler Carl Rost of Illinois notes Indiana pearls range from 275 to thousands of dollars, with rare shapes including a chicken-shaped pearl found near Vincennes on the Wabash River. The article explains pearl formation, market dynamics, and the limited artificial options, while highlighting the rising demand and value of unique, colored, and black pearls.
A historical account details painters on the Cornice of a new lodge building, describing perilous positions on the tall scaffold, the use of hooks and pulleys, and the danger of falls. Foreman Laterr ies notes rope setup, while workers like Clark and Granley recount falls and near misses.
The article discusses trachoma and its global spread, noting its prevalence in northern Africa and parts of Europe. It mentions American exposure via steamship travel and the need for prevention and treatment, with historical references to early cases in New York City and Ellis Island arrivals. It highlights the disease as a public health concern tied to maritime movement and immigration.
A lengthy report details the Indianapolis strike impact across painters, typographers, carpenters, and machinists. It notes painters failing to fund strike relief, typographers gaining in union strength, carpenters facing weak funds and dwindling numbers, and machinists sustaining efforts with some shops idle while seeking wage gains.
Administrator of Hezekiah Jones deceased offers, by order of Marlon Circuit Court, to sell at private sale the north half of lot thirteen in Mary J. Dawson's Break Ring addition to Broad Ripple, Marlow County, Indiana. Sale at Clarke & Clarke office in Indianapolis on October 13, 1908 at 10 o clock am and thereafter until sold, with terms cash and court approval required. OHN M. JONES, Administrator. Clarke & Clarke, Attorneys. September 2, 1904.
City of Indianapolis ordinance requires railroad companies to maintain street lights where trains operate at night, with penalties for violations and a clarified effective date. The measure imposes duties on rail carriers to illuminate streets and intersections affected by night operations within the city limits.
In 1908 Indianapolis authorities discuss street lighting requirements at crossings and general public works plans. Notices describe ordinances, penalties for railroad companies, and schedules for paving and sewer improvements on various streets with dates for hearings and assessments.
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