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Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 01, 1889

Page

2

McCormick criticizes franchise stance over Indianapolis block plan

The Sun reports on Chicago reaper man J McCormick owning Indianapolis property and the push for an extended street railway franchise. It argues against using public land as leverage, defends McCormick's investment motives, and criticizes manager Shaffer's insinuations about a $250 000 block. The piece condemns partisan editors and notes the Samoan naval disaster, contrasting American and German seamen.

McCormick Chicago Reaper Indianapolis Holmes Syndicate of The Citizens Company Shaffer Wildly Mr. McCormick Thera Shafferay Strait Railway Fioes McCorick Chicago Samoan Oficer Calliope

Debates Over Street Railway Franchise Policy

A town debates a street railway franchise as Mr Shaffer pushes for an extended monopoly and public service in exchange. Mayor Denny, Wanamaker, and others are cited in a broad, opinionated survey of figures, motives, and recent incidents across politics and press.

Shaffer Denny Bunting Bola Denver Bank Blaine Jacob Sleeper Boston John A. Duff New York England William Milan Constantinople Senate Halstead Wanamaker Philadelphia Helmbold Queen Vic Cauga Cincinnati Interior Department Joe South John M. Clayton Plumamerville Ark Anderson Ike Weir Frank Murphy Koutts Ind Wighty Rudolph Baroness Vettern

Wanted Girls and Help Notices in Tae Sun Free Column

Complimenting readers to send ten word want notices to Tae Sun office at 79 East Chiist for three days free. Ads include wanted male or female help, rooms for rent, and various notices with ten words free. additional words at per word after. Listings show cooks, housemaids, dressmakers, millinery apprentices, and room leases with contact details.

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