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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1899
Page
4
A 1899 Indianapolis report advocates John R Allen for mayor arguing his council tenure and reputation for honesty. It notes faction debates, party lines, and opposition to street car settlement becoming a political issue, with Allen positioned as a steady, pure candidate.
A heated critique labels the Sam Hose case as the country’s most horrific crime. Calls for proper law enforcement and scrutiny of public works spending follow accusations against Roosevelt supporters and political figures.
Fragmentary notice from The State Press indicates a Fort Wayne item involving a family. Details are unreadable and no clear names or dates could be confirmed.
A Boston Herald account cites unnamed North Dakota volunteers and Fourth Cavalry Private Davicki and Corporal Reno as brave examples, suggesting their acts would merit a Victoria Cross. The piece also recounts W. S. Chenoweth the “man with the big ticket” and other civic notes from Philadelphia and rail developments.
A discussion notes that a putty sealed telephone line performs in dry weather but fails when it rains as current leaks into the ground. Once posts dry, operation returns. Effective over one to 100 miles, though rainy states face reliability issues per American Agriculturist.
Mrs A P Hendrickson hosts a card party Tuesday afternoon. Miss Lily Bamberger and David A Kahn announce their engagement. Mrs James Patterson hosts Sorosis club Tuesday. J W Piercy reads News paper wit at the Portfolio club Thursday night. Miss Knippenberg luncheon Saturday for Mrs Hopper of Baltimore. Dr and Mrs A L Wilson honor tenth wedding anniversary with Monday afternoon and evening receptions. Tuesday guest night at the Century club. W P Fishback reads a story with Ernest P Bicknell as author.
Fayetteville Ga April 24 coroner jury links Pearl Knott death to George Kerlin a wealthy planter. Kerlin senior entangled with Pearl and his son planned marriage. Pearl claimed to be pregnant and Kerlin fathered the child. Kerlin last seen with Pearl near the river. lynching threats forced his removal to Atlanta.
Sixteen persons were immersed Sunday afternoon at Sixth Christian Church by Rev. White.
An advertisement extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as essential for health, citing testimonials from U S residents. A Kansas mother recalls her child’s three year bout with scrofula and erysipelas improving after three months of the medicine. Other accounts mention relief from nausea and eczema with weight gain and renewed strength.
Amusements note the final souvenir performance at the Grand on Monday with group pictures for ladies. The season ends this week after runs of The Paradise, The Idler then Finnigan's Ball at Park. John Henry Martin directs Lucile La Verne's upcoming tour rehearsals.
Railroads discuss a Monon extension from Cloverdale to Indianapolis likely dropping due to recent deals. Other coal field routes to Indianapolis face the same fate. Last week Indianapolis handled 25 262 cars with 20 981 loaded. car scarcity persists while local firms push large orders.
Praise is given to Miss Palmer secretary of the YWCA and to Mrs. McCrea and Miss Stacey as delegates to the Milwaukee event. The article notes appreciation and acknowledges the organized effort of the YWCA delegation.
Maj. A L Varney who has led the U S arsenal in Indianapolis seven years is ordered to San Antonio to head the arsenal there. He will be succeeded by Maj. Charles Shaler. The move follows the death of Gen Flagler who led the ordnance department. Shaler has been in Washington since Flagler took charge. Varney’s long Indianapolis tenure included securing funds to improve the grounds.
Dr. Rancovitza reports from Montevideo that the Belgian Antarctic expedition reached 71 degrees 30 minutes and found the Belgica icebound for 12 months. The ship endured the pressure well and yielded valuable material despite limited results, marking the first wintering of such an expedition.
At Central avenue M E church $18 016 was pledged to build a new Sunday school room. Dr D H Moore editor of the Western Christian Advocate preached both morning and evening two services were held.
Dog jumps at Edwin H. Shedd wheel injuring his hip. Indianapolis visit by W S McGinnis a post office inspector. Christian and Missionary alliance convention begins Tuesday at Second Presbyterian church. G A R and W R C form Red Cross auxiliary at Shover's hall with another meeting May 36. Arts and crafts exhibit at the high school cleared 990 with 18 000 attending. Divorce case John W Frederick vs Emma adjourned for findings. Norton Nay missing from Detroit traced to Toronto. Nay formerly lived in Indianapolis. Big Four excursion to Louisville canceled due to smallpox risk. Col French commissions Salvation Army officers. Saturday: James Davis sergeant major Anna Jeffreys secretary John W Shook flag bearer Josephine Day Sunday school superintendent Griffith Williams orderly sergeant.
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