21 Sep 1881
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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1881
Page
1
A city column describes President’s move and public reaction amid harsh weather, forest fires, and anti monopoly debate. It notes Wall Street upheaval, a Sunday holiday proclamation, and a fatal explosion at a disreputable render shop. Reports on bourbon Democrats and a highway robbery incident follow.
A cholera like disease affects hogs near Piano Illinois with losses of 59 of 75 and 11 of 58 reported. The survivors of the 17th Indiana volunteers plan to sue Indianapolis for 300000, noting a 1864 offer of 400 each to move to the state capital but a payment of only 50.
Several Missourians suspected in the Glendale train robbery were allegedly strung up to trees to force confessions. Only John Hand appears likely to face trial, per reports.
Advertisement notes offers from the Burlington Route and directs readers to find details elsewhere in the issue. It lists Adams County land for sale near Sullivan priced at 1500 dollars with one third down and five years to pay. The notice also mentions Geo F Hughes as agent for Mason Hamlin Organ at the office.
Reports trace diphtheria impact in Russia with fatalities in a province under two million residents. A 300 ton cargo of human bones from Turkey arrived in Bristol to enrich soil. Tennessee agriculture board notes a half crop of cotton corn and tobacco despite drought.
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