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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1899
Page
4
The Sun lists subscription prices and office notices with a brief address at 15 Ohio St Indianapolis Indiana. It notes second class matter status and provides a business manager contact point for mail and communications, alongside telephone listings for the paper.
Washington officials confront a diplomatic muddle as reports about Admiral Kautz and Capt. Coghlan spark concern. Officials worry about how to align military officers and civilians with U S policy while maintaining responsible statements. Berlin reactions add pressure, and the public awaits clear conclusions.
The Sentinel protests any plan to close an Indianapolis street, arguing it would harm property values and city layout. It urges locating a post office elsewhere to avoid disrupting established thoroughfares and preserving the mile square’s orderly plan and beauty.
A damaged clipping notes the Shelbyville Reformhy paper the Evening News in receivership with ads urging patrons to subscribe. The piece criticizes inconsistent editions across days and questions when the receivership will be settled, calling the situation chaotic and disordered.
The Epworth convention is expected to draw forty to fifty thousand visitors, expanding Indianapolis reach through national papers and church publications. Local figures urge public welfare focus, noting potential tax and tourism benefits while political leaders are urged to act decisively in state affairs.
The Georgia mob plan falters as a target is positively identified as the wrong man. In New York, police deem a man insane for loving Miss Helen Gould, highlighting a bizarre turn in high society headlines.
A Boston Globe writer recalls a traveller aided on a moving train by a tall man who later reveals himself as Phillips Brooks. The tale then shifts to Elias Howe, whose dream spurs a breakthrough in needle eye placement for the sewing machine.
In a courtroom a witness answer drew laughs as a lawyer and judge smiled. The item recalls Alfonso Hart of Ohio campaign tales, where a Medina county crowd heckled his farmers anecdote about a hired man who might own the farm, prompting a sidelong joke. A sailor tale ends with a friend asking for the boat if the Ikey does not return.
The review praises Fanny Arthur in A Lady of Quality highlighting her transformation from boyish to queenly attire and strong performance. It notes Sir John Oxon’s betrayal motive and the supporting cast including Ww. Hart Charles Kent and T. B. Bridgeland. Upcoming bills and souvenir night details are mentioned with audience anecdotes and theater chatter.
Editorials blend quotes from Rushville Graphic Crawfordsville Argus News Greenfield Republican and Frankfort Crescent. Citations lampoon McKinley Bryan Coghlan and German claims, noting trust issues and political posturing amid a sea of sharp commentary.
The finance committee won unanimous approval to refund $500000 of school debt with bonds at 4 percent, maturing 1903 to 1926. Immediate refunding covers this year’s debt of about $485,378 plus interest. The treasurer will negotiate retirement of $24727.62 of 6 percent notes due December 1, 1899, from pond sale proceeds. The board will seek legal opinions from Bond experts Storey and Thorndyke of Boston.
John W. Hedrick Sanford M Painter and David Painter farmers near Middletown Henry county filed a bankruptcy petition Wednesday. Hedrick assets 488.06 liabilities 4704.54 Sanford Painter assets 195 liabilities 3600 David Painter assets 359 liabilities 20615
Mrs. H. M. Hadley hosts the Clio club. Miss Birdie Rozier and Benjamin R. Brunson wed at North Capitol. Miss Edith McKeen weds Howard N. Cutler in Seymour. other society events include musical teas, luncheons, and a Woodruff Place club on current events. Several couples and engagements are announced across Terre Haute, New Castle, Richmond, Auburn, and Cambridge City.
TIPS FROM THE WIRES report Steamer Badgers sails for Samoa and Transport Zealandia arrives at Manila. Street car strike continues at Wheeling West Virginia. Ground breaks May 1 for Dewey hall at Norwich University Northfield Vermont. Mrs Christina Longfelt burned by naptha explosion in New York. Col William H Powell retired after 30 years service. Detroit Tom Johnson street railway deal shows a $3,000,000 difference. Six men drown in Fifty Mile river Alaska after leaving Dawson. Four officers and four privates killed in barracks explosion at Odessa. Cruiser Yosemite sails from New York to Guam with Capt Richard Leary to govern island. Manila naval officers seek Coghlan incident details in New York. Dewey says Coghlan did not place him in a false position. Harrisburg Board of Pardons may release anarchist Alex Bergman from New York who tried to assassinate Frick during Homestead strike. Women out of work often secure excellent opportunities.
A broad Ripple marshal won a case for false imprisonment against Lee Frank Pierce. A Hamilton co constable faced $500 damages suit. Rose Smith's estate appoints Frank A Blanchard as administrator after her canal death. Divorce claim cites arm injury. A May 15 peace conference mass meeting is planned. Criminal cases against ex-marshal Tharp and Dr Cain lack sufficient evidence. Otis Newkirk, 70, celebrated a reunion with kin in Malott Park. St Tammany day preparations and a Garfield park parade are noted. Maurice Thompson discusses Southern literature and lynching context. Poutch seeks census supervisor role in district 3. Alwilda Snow seeks support for three children. Indiana street-package and turnpike contractors form a new firm with 100000 capital.
De. W.B. Oral Veterinary Surgeon offers dog treatments with an office at Wood's stable and telephone 1097. Collars and cuffs priced 1 c progress laundry. Also mentions An Old Nurse for Children and Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething at twenty five cents per bottle.
A Fall Meal for 10c is our business lunch served daily from 10 a m to 2 p m with a ladies luncheon on the second floor at Ormonde located at 16 West Pearl Street.
A brief notice describes covering old brick structures with rock-faced imitation atone in the Talbot block near Union Station. It mentions H. IL. SHUTE as a contact and a merchant lunch at 256 Try.
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