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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 28, 1899

Page

4

The Sun Newspaper Advertising Rates and Contacts

Published daily in Indianapolis Indiana The Sun lists postoffice second class status delivery by carrier six cents per week and subscription rates outside city three dollars yearly six months one fifty and monthly twenty five cents It provides contact details for editors business office advertising and agents and asks readers to notify for delivery difficulties.

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Indianapolis Press Attacks 1899 Fish Law and City Planning

A long criticism targets the 1899 fish law and the Illinois style legislative phrasing. It argues for a simple clear code and opposes blocking streets for a post office site, urging the square south of University Park as best. The column also comments on Governor prospects and local officials.

Christ Indianapolis New Columbia Club Post Office Christchurch the Gun University Park

Fragmented Editorial Fragments Reflect Turbulent City News

The excerpt derides crime and calls for political action. It mentions a mayoral renomination, urging letters to the candidate, notes women’s vigilance, and reports a lynching of a Black man for talking too much. It also references Kansas men in the Philippines and a cyclone.

City commission warns residents about front yard washing

The text describes neighbors in Capitol Hill protesting a practice of drying laundry in front yards. Commissioners order police to stop front-yard washing during the week, referencing past incidents with officials and foreign legations.

Capitol Hill Pennsylvania Legation Sioners

Swirl of Society Headlines Local Social Calendar

A Friday program of songs and poetry at First Baptist Church opens a roundup of social events. The week includes piano recital by Blanche O’Donnell, tea hosted by the Over the Tea Cups club, and weddings among Ada, Rushville, and Beech Grove communities.

First Baptist Church

Evening stage notes reveal actors in final act

The review highlights strong performances by Miss Berg and Mr Petton, with Mr Sheldon and Miss Daily in difficult spots. Miss Bridges and Mr Miles deliver brief dignified farewells as the curtain falls on Mr Kirkland in a dramatic season finisher.

Mr. A Te Mr. Sheldon Miss Daily Miss Berg Mr. Petton Miss Bridges Mr. Miles Mr. Kirkland

Mixed World News Briefs From Across The Globe

Investigation of Chicago will commence next week. Bernard Ashorn of Covington Kentucky died from hiccups. The Coghlan incident is reportedly closed by the German government. A Carlisle England factory collapse killed three men. Russell & Lane piano company president Charles C Russell is bankrupt with large liabilities. A Tennessee Gainesville Texas hotel burned. Peter Kinney of Fort Worth perished. Archbishop Ryan in Philadelphia conferred monsignor title on Rev Dr Loughlin. Three travelers were killed by bandits near Guanaja in Pinar del Rio. Brigands increasing around Havana. Apia reports 100 rebels killed or wounded. Mataafaites deserter says Ensign Monaghan was beheaded. During an auction in Goldsboro Pennsylvania a floor collapse hurled 100 people into a cellar with injuries but no fatalities. C&O west bound fast vestibule wreck at St Albans West Virginia. one fireman injured and cars damaged.

Bernard Ashorn Covington Hiccoughs Coghlan Furnace Carlisle Eng Charles C. Russell Russell & Lane Piano Company Tennessee Gainesville Tex Peter Kinney Fort Worth Archbishop Ryan Philadelphia Thursey Loughlin Guanaja Pinar del Rio Havana Apia Mataafaites Monaghan Goldsboro

Mixed editorial opinions on public figures and civil rights

A compilation of editorial excerpts comments on banquet wine, militia reforms, San Juan victory, and lynching. Notable mentions include Captain Coghlan of the Raleigh, the Sam Joneses, and calls for disciplined military service and lawful punishment by courts to curb lynching.

Coghlan Terre Haute Express Capt. Coghlan United States Raleigh New York New Albany Ledger Sam Joneses Lafayette Courier North Carolina San Juan Lebanon Anderson Bulletin Muncie

Gov Mount adds Kramer on staff as major in Indiana

Indiana news notes Gov Mount assigns Harry L Kramer to his staff with the rank of major. Austin A Parker 23 of 2012 Park Ave has been offered a second lieutenant position in the regular army. Musikverein concerts end at the German house with open air concerts to resume in favorable weather. The state sells 40 acres of swamp land in LaGrange county to Emil Stroh of Coldwater Michigan who plans to take mail from the land. A new telephone company places 150000 dollars in stock with Union Trust for sale with a guaranteed 6 percent dividend for five years. First Baptist Church absorbs Brightwood Baptist Church to operate as mission stations with one preacher over both. William Zimmerslie, 2, visits his mother Mrs Joseph R Richardson at 1804 Morgan St. mother and father separated for 25 years.

Stroh New Telephone Company Union Trust Company Trust Company First Baptist Church Brightwood Baptist Church Indianapolis William Zimmerslie Joseph R. Richardson Morgan St

Assessing Building 13 and Loan Stock

Township assessor Sanley warns of trouble valuing building and loan stock as little stock is returned for taxation. He notes companies resist examining corporate books, though they may reveal depositor details, hampering stockholder identification. He urges reporting actual paid-in amounts rather than face value.

Sanley Sauley

Bowby's Treasurer of Grand Opera House Dies

Elmer T Bowby treasurer of the Grand opera house died of typhoid fever at his parents home 707 Union st Thursday night after a two week illness. He served the Grand for 12 years including ten as treasurer. Diphtheria sore throat croup. Instant relief permanent cure Dr Thomas Electric Oil at any drug store. For Sale Miscellaneous column notes quick cheap exchange.

Elmer T. Bowby Grand Opera House John H. Bowlby Union St The Grand Thomas

City Markets Indianapolis April 28 Provisions and Goods Listing

Market report from Indianapolis details shipment prices for smoked meats lard pork and bacon. canned fruits vegetables and fish with per unit costs for lemons oranges cranberries peaches apples and pears. grains and feeds including clover alfalfa timothy and grasses. dry goods like flour sugar coffee oils and chemicals. includes rates for beans beans and oats and miscellaneous farm products.

Indianapolis California Hamlets Indiana Yarmouth Polk Ridgewood A Phoenix A Empire A Ideal Fold Windsor Ex Ridgewood Lion Jersey Marion Club

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