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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 13, 1899

Page

4

Sun Office Adopts Prompt Communications Policy

The Sun urges prompt use of communications for business matters and invites agents to apply. Subscription rates listed include city rates of 33.00 yearly and 1.50 for six months, with monthly and advance options. Reports from Samoa note tensions as Britain Germany and the U.S. weigh commitments and potential risks in the ongoing cable dispute.

SUN Telephones Samoa McAns England Germany

Two Inspectors for Deposition Seek Experienced Factory Man

The piece argues for a deputy inspector with factory experience under the inspection department. It warns against overly young or exhausted candidates and urges careful political selection. It mentions the Jeffersonville News suggestion of a sparrow day and references Anglo mania affecting attitudes in Indianapolis.

Department of Inspection Jeffersonville Indianapol

City grapples with losses and overburdened streets

Residents debate a proposed 3.35 million dollar city project in Indianapolis as analysts question yearly losses of 21 000 and the timetable to unload a plant. Backers argue the project could pay for itself while critics warn the city remains stretched by a dense downtown street network.

Indianapolis

Reading Embalmed Beef Headlines Stir Debate in Samoa Policy

The piece notes public chatter on Samoa after the war, urging the U S to seize and shape its future governance. It cites reactions to canned roast beef opinions and mentions figures like Admiral Kautz and Consul Rose amid broader Atlantic naval tensions.

Telegraph Rates Fall Amid Manila War News

The piece notes Manila wartime telegraph costs dropping from 6.70 to 2.35 per word as Americans seek news of relatives. It recounts a costly message example, adds civilian yearning for reports on wounded officers, and closes with a humorous anecdote about the Jeffersons and a stamp shortage.

Manila United States Gem Otis Admiral Dewey Uncle Sam Manila Bay Sane Hospital Smith Third Artillery Jones New York

County plans 244 percent bonds to save funds

County commissioners approve refund of 6 percent temporary loan of 300600 dollars and issue new 244 percent bonds to save about 7000 dollars annually. Indianapolis manufacturers club to inspect National Cash Register plant in Dayton. company employs 2500 workers and uses ideal system. Frogs concert marks summer start. Various local notices include a divorce suit, alimony contempt order, and a mustering of Indianapolis light infantry.

Indianapolis Manufacturers’ Club National Cash Register Company Dayton Fits

State and national issues aired in various editorials

A compilation of editorial blurb lines from multiple papers critiques corruption, expansion, labor, Hague conference distrust, and political reform. Notable notes reference bribes, Aguinaldo, expansionism, and labor agitators. The quotes reflect diverse regional stances across the press.

Swirl of Society Brightens Chicago and Indiana Weddings

Mrs. Harrison visits Chicago while society hosts luncheon events and card parties. Multiple weddings occur including Miss Mary Schumann and Benjamin C. Cook at a Woodruff place club, and Al Madison with Stella Lodge to Frank Edwards. The year sees golden anniversaries and a notable wedding at Mr and Mrs Julius Wacher’s Alabama street home.

Mary Schumann Benjamin C. Cook Burris Jenkins Dewegave Almus G. Ruddell Indianapolis Clementine Tucker Newark N. J A. P. Stanton H.D. Pierce Ruddell Pennsylvania al Madison Stella Lodge Frank Edwards New Albany Katherine Goodbud William H. Newhouse Winchester Benjamin Smith Carlos City Julius Wacher Alabama Pika A Vacher Robert. M

Planes at Lowest Prices At Wulschner’s Store

Gold Tellable Dent’s Poothache by dr ti. Unclear readable text mentions Wulschner's at 123-190 N Pennsylvania St and prices on planes and easy terms.

Wulschner’s Pennsylvania St Dent's Dr Ti Pennsylvania-st

Household Utensil Sale Includes Knives and Bells

An itemized notice lists Christy knives 3 In set 40c for Tc, child’s knife fork spoon 15c set 9c, Baker’s spatulas 40c set 25c, 40c card and tea bells 25c 30c and 5c, white metal teaspoons 3c each.

Christy Child Baker's

Bryan Calls Democrats to Return to the Fold

In a Milwaukee Journal communication, W J Bryan urges erring Democrats to rejoin the party. He says McKinley and Palmer Buckner voters may return, doors open to new converts or former members, and notes that those who rejoin only to oppose the Chicago platform are unwelcome.

Milwaukeer Wis W. J. Bryan Milwaukee Journal McKinley Palmer Buckner Chicago

Cuban Army to Disband Under Gomez Oversight

An April 15 meeting presided by Gen Gomez arranged immediate disbandment of Cuban forces. Payrolls will be copied and checked against Col. Jiminez reports starting Friday. Special officers named by General Brooke to supervise the process. Inspector-general Roloff will oversee Cuban rolls.

Havana Gomez Col. Jiminez Geor Brooke Roloff

One Fare for Round Trip via Pennsylvania Lines

Richmond Ind hosts annual Knights Templar conclave with round trip fare offer. Tickets available at Richmond stations. Pennsylvania Line ticket details and address for Richardsen, DePea, appear in notices.

Pennsylvania Lines Richmond Ind Knights Templar Pennsylvania

Vandalia Gains Powerful Switching Locos and Rail Upgrades

Steam era expansion continues as Vandalia adds two new switching engines rivaling freight locomotives. 65 pound rails are laid by L. D. W. west from Reccoon. Pennsylvania opens a new union station in Englewood Chicago suburb. Vandalia depot in Brazil to be remodeled. Israel F. White resigns as superintendent of tracks for C. H. D.

Vandalia Reccoon Pennsylvania Hnglewood Chicago Brazil Israel F. White

Two Men Killed by Indians Over Totem Pole Names

Sidney Vance and Chris Erickson of Kinx Wan Alaska were killed by Chi lkat Indians for inscribing their names on totem poles. Reports say hundreds along the Edmonton trail suffer scurvy frost bite and severe shortages of provisions.

Sidney Vance Chris Erickson Kinxwan Alaska Edmonton Trail

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