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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1899
Page
4
The Indianapolis mayor sent a letter to the council rail road committee urging slow, steady progress on track elevation. The piece likens his stance to Augustus Caesar’s Festina lente, noting the appeal of decisive yet tempered action. A German translation of the motto ends the column.
Democratic papers rail at the war, denounce imperialism and the administration and Gen Otis. They accuse soldiers of exaggerating grievances and label many as yellow. The piece notes cries of On to Havana and On to Manila and calls for cooled, corrected reporting.
Readers are puzzled by a daily paper reprinting an old dispatch as fresh news from Nagasaki regarding Beveridge’s safety. The piece critiques overhyped headlines, a proposed iron bridge over Fall Creek, and comments on Army leadership and city transit plans amid local commentary on transportation and elevation debates.
The health department links part of July's higher death rate to formaldehyde use in milk and condemns weak enforcement by authorities. The piece critiques dairies and rail track rules, notes improvements in asphalt, mocks the News' new management, and hints at a political shift on track elevation policy. It mentions Latorte county, New Jersey mosquitoes, and a social euchre game of Mr and Mrs McKinley.
The Philadelphia Enquirer notes anecdotes about Gov Stone’s Washington bench dispute with a veteran, then chronicles early ties between Stone Hastings and later governorships. It shares Lincoln era tales of a hair lore philanthropist and a stylish Fourteenth Street driver with a striking entourage and curious onlookers.
The piece notes New Orleans quietly removing Henry Clay’s statue after 43 years, moved for streetcar clearance. It compares public reaction to modern Dewey fervor and recalls a 19th century popular zeal, framing the act as a faded memory.
Ward 10 councilman George Colter endorses elevating the railroad to prevent grade crossing dangers and says he will vote for the ordinance if the committee recommends it. James L. Keach, major Indianapolis shipper, supports elevation despite some shipper inconvenience. D. P. Erwin also favors elevating tracks to protect life.
A compilation of sharp editorial jabs from various papers mocks the war department and political figures. Susan B Anthony comments on suffrage with a wry joke about voting machines, while ex governor Boies debates silver coinage. Grasshopper infestations and wartime quips reflect era skepticism.
Miss Helen Todd hosted a Tuesday dance. Invitations issued for the August 13 marriage of Mrs. Georgia Bryson and Henry H. McLane. Delia Tiwarde returned from Madison where a large party was held. Florence Baxter hosted a porch party. Mattie Hall and T. B. Deem wed Tuesday at 10 am. Blanche Pickerill and George M Wickson set for August 15 at W. N. Pickerill’s home.
Wednesday featured an education day at Bethany with a park crowd and Butler College alumni. University of Indianapolis President Jenkins spoke at a camp-fire, followed by a third Christian Church choir concert directed by Charles F. Kennedy. WCTU sessions and talks on temperance and colored work were noted, with officers elected for the year.
Jos. C. Pfleger markets sewing machines at 332 E Washington St. with no agents. This compact ad highlights the store as a one stop source for all machines and related supplies.
Pennsylvania Lines runs a $1.50 round trip Sunday August 6 with a special train from Union Station at 7:20 a.m. Return from Louisville Fourteenth Street Station at 7:16 p.m.
An old advertisement claims the O14 Nurse for Children product by Mrs Winslow soothes teething pain softens gums and cures wind colic while diarrhoea and teeth pains are relieved. Priced at twenty five cents a bottle.
The General Passenger Agent of the Colorado Midland Railroad in Denver invites readers to request maps views and descriptive matter to learn where to go for a mountain vacation.
News reporter Hal Reed suffered a severe electric shock when attempting to turn off a light by grabbing a bulb. He could not release the bulb with his remaining hand and freed himself with effort. Frances W Williamson of Adams Williamson posted a $151 032 77 bond as surety to heirs of a late partner. An Arm strong park picnic was planned for Aug 20 with laundry workers. attendance and date adjustments caused disagreement among employers previously set for Aug 12.
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