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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1899
Page
4
A fragment notes that readers should contact the office manager for publication issues and to notify the editor of any difficulties. It mentions obtaining fates or forwarding rates and encouraging individuals to act as agents, with directions to inform the Sun promptly.
The article discusses Thomas Brackett Reed possibly leaving Congress to join a New York law firm amid debate over the implications. It notes his past influence and critiques of his leadership, suggesting a potential shift in political path and the impact on the nation.
Mr Payson asserts Expert Hill undervalued the plant at 1 650 000 and questions selling to the city. He argues the city would gain nothing by paying owners and suggests state politics and local loyalties influenced judgments. The discussion reflects doubt over whether the plant is worth the price and if city ownership is feasible.
A mix of legal opinions on gas stove fires and consumer responsibility contrasts with critics arguing Brown County lacks a railroad. The piece notes the appellate court remanding a Crawfordsville fire case for new trial and comments on Indiana Democratic leadership, including Cein Harvey and Chairman Jones, urging steadier representation and party direction.
A London statistician estimates Americans spend over 10 million dollars each season there, with long-term residents forming the main source. He notes American entertainments boost the season and locals find Americans generous in deals. About 20,000 Americans live in London year round, with similar numbers visiting in summers, mostly from the Midwest. The article also discusses a shift from wooden to metal boat construction for the America's Cup, with steel and bronze material, and a drastic reduction of wood use. It notes a Pacific cable gutta percha shortage, the rising price, and supply concerns. A Buffalo Commercial anecdote about misinterpreted oyster cocktails illustrates social misreadings. The St. Louis Globe-Democrat highlights 6000 American soldiers sailing the Mediterranean in six days, praising the troop ship era and a Manila voyage without a single serious accident among 2000 aboard. It ends with broad reference to the closing events of the reform era.
The document argues that antiquity should be tied to Caparra founded in 1500 within current U S borders, not the Spanish town of St Augustine, Fla established in 1565. Historians are urged to attribute prestige to Caparra’s founding as the true origin.
The postmaster has received samples of proposed money order blanks arranged in books with alternating order and advice to allow carbon paper between forms. The plan aims to streamline issuance by eliminating the need to write advice separately, speeding up the money order department process.
The Grand hosts Mr. Kirkland in Ded astray with another chance to depict a smiling villain as a matinee, Saturday. Park opens Pousse cafe with Weber & Field spice. Nat Goodwin's Nathan Hale at English’s drew large sales for Saturday night. Next week Park features Murray and Mack in Finnegan's ball supported by John Drew's company in The Liars with Isabel Irving. Nat C. Goodwin to give a Saturday matinee via long distance call.
Miss Sadie Lawlor and Dennis Bush wed in St Josephs church. Luncheon honors for Mrs Benjamin Harrison. Anita Muhl celebrates thirteenth birthday with party. Mrs Haughey hosts family luncheon for Mrs Steiner. Propylaeum hosts reception for Arthur Jordan party of 500. Circle 2 plans Central-ave reception May Friday event list follows. Mary Rohrer and John Rusk wed at bride’s Pleasantst home. Ethel Bull and Ashley Miller wed at 1630 Broadway. State weddings listed in Columbus Sullivan Richmond and Aug tus,Ky. Adam Schmidt and Marie Argus celebrate golden wedding in Jasper with reunion.
Mrs. John Mullen, 64, died instantly when her buggy team bolted in Chandlerville, slamming her into a tree. In Odin, two Pana miners were chased from town. one was beaten. In Quincy, Rev. William Turner of Louisiana Mo pleads guilty to bigamy, claiming his first wife was dying.
A collage of quotes ranging from accusations against the gold standard and trusts to political turmoil in New York and Philadelphia. It notes potential Samoa division talks and hints at widespread irregularities in county officer books, predicting pervasive fee and salary law violations across Indiana counties.
A West Virginia husband reports his wife suffered a rheumatic attack leaving her bedridden and unable to walk. After using Chamberlains Pain Balm as directed, she rose to breakfast the next morning without help and has had no similar attack since. The note encourages purchase from druggists and offers a help line.
Prof R G Garner reported nine distinct monkey vocal forms from 700 sounds and a phonograph impression of a Chicago monkey utterance used in New York to elicit food. The tale ties to urban wildlife research and cross-city observation during a Lak year lecture at the Propylaeum.
New Jersey incorporation notice states the American railway company, capitalized at 25 million dollars, has been formed in Trenton to operate railroad lines outside the state. The incorporators are Camden men.
Word from El Paso reports the Esperanza soap and oil factory and its warehouses at Laredo Mexico were wholly burned. The loss is set at not less than 300000 dollars. The fire's origin remains a mystery.
William P Cummings of Franklin township seeks divorce from Genetta citing continual soreness over remaining on the farm Ella Price accuses her husband Napoleon of assault and notes he is in the work house William E Milner cites highest incompatibility to justify divorce from Margaret Also a satirical note on humor causing diseases and ads for Hood's Sarsaparilla Hood's Pills and Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup priced twenty five cents a bottle
A dense laundry and piano trade roundup lists Merchants Lunch at 25c, Progress Laundry, Dent’s Toothache Gum, and Veterinary services. It promotes numerous pianos for sale from Steinway, Webber, and other brands with prices from $5 cash to $125, plus second-hand uprights and squares. Also shows Ormonde lunch in city, and cheap terms at Wulschner’s for uprights.
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