Sun advertisings and rail elevation debate in Indianapolis
In Indianapolis the Sun discusses subscription terms and public notices while reviewing Supt. Mansfield’s stance against elevating railroad tracks. The column mocks the claim that track elevation harms South and North side property and cites Detroit below grade rail success.
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Mansfield
Indianapolis
Vincennes Railway
Detroit
Mr. Mansfield
Lake Shore
Michigan Central
Attorney General Opinion on Healing by Laying on of Hands
The Sun urges Indiana to curb advertising doctors of faith healing by laying on hands and prayer. It cites cases of failure to call physicians and proposes action against fakirs, noting track elevation in Indianapolis parallels Rochester’s rail improvements and urging early bridge work to avoid danger.
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Rochester
Indianapolis
New York Central Railroad
Prominent Talk on Charity and State Fair Promises
In a brisk public musing the writer questions charity's reach into monopoly and criticizes the state fair for promising entertainment without action. The piece calls for concrete commitments or bonds to restore faith, urges McKinley to brighten the White House grounds, mentions Coxey’s army, and notes the czar’s possible abdication.
The Vesper Wobbler Returns to Elevated Track
The Vesper Wobbler is nearly back on the elevated track and may need guard rails to prevent future movement. The note recommends installing rails to secure the device in place going forward.
Ward 15 Faces Fights and Higgins Renomination
Ward 15 again sees a surge of clashes as residents report multiple altercations while John Higgins secures renomination in a tense local contest.
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Ward 15
John Higgins
Birds and beasts and faithful bulldogs in old tales
A rare mosaic of animal intelligence and human affection from old periodicals. Crows study danger and deer, while a Finchley hen guards adopted ducklings. a turkey overcomes a rattlesnake and a Bangor dog fends winter’s cold. The pieces blend natural lore with humane reflection.
A Colored Man Who Shook Royalty’s Hand
William Ware, a venerable colored watchman at the Denison hotel, born in Kentucky, traveled to Canada forty-five years ago and became a waiter for officers in Hamilton. He knew the prince of Wales and other English royalty, and received a letter from Hugh Cecil in London confirming Lord Cecil’s death years earlier.
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William’ Ware
Denison Hotel
Mr. Ware
Kentucky
Canada
John St
Hamilton
Taylor
Royal Hotel
Prince of Wales
Prince Arthur
Lord Runcell
Mr. Besonett
William
Ware
Lord Cecil
Hugh Cecil
London
Quotable Quotes From Iowa and Indiana Newspapers
A montage of short opinions and quips from several papers including Knightstown Sun Madison Courier South Bend Tribune Chesterton Tribune Anderson Herald Chicago platform references Ella Wheeler Wilcox and Lafayette Call. The notes touch on patriotism journalism and innovation in mining with a mix of humor and commentary.
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Knightstown Sun
United States
Benedict Arnold
William Waldorf Astor
Madison Courier
Astors
South Bend Tribune
Thomas Jefferson
Louisiana Purchase
Chesterton Tribune
Col. Watterson
Chicago
Anderson Herald
Ella Wheeler Wilcox
Ella
Lafayette Call
Muncie
Honest criticism and faith featured in Detroit church services
Rev W C Taylor urged thoughtful study of scripture at College avenue Baptist Church while an immense crowd attended a Detroit convention echo service at Third Christian Church. Delegates spoke as Catholic feast days list the week’s observances culminating with the feast of the Assumption on Tuesday August 1.
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W. C. Taylor
College-ave. Baptist Church
Jacob
Detroit
Third Christian Church
St. Cajetan
Peter Faber
S. J
Yieil
St. Romans
St. Lawrence
SS. Tibertius
Susanna
St. Clare
Teetotalers Nominate Full City Ticket for Track Elevation
After adopting a platform on Saturday evening the prohibitionists nominated a full city ticket opposing a gas meter system and city lax enforcement while seeking municipal ownership of the street railway and elevated tracks. The slate includes Mayor F. T. McWhirter and Clerk M. E. Shiel. Police judge B. F. Watson. ward candidates from 1 to 15. at large M. E. Race Rev. Wm. L. Martin W. BR. Moore H. H. Wheeler Seth Burnett W. J. Romenger. C. T. Cumback named city committee chair with authority to appoint secretary and treasurer.
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F. T. McWhirter
M. E. Shiel
B. F. Watson
Elmer Cassidy
L. D. Tyler
Samuel Guyer
Roy Weaver
Wm. L. Martin
W. BR. Moore
H. H. Wheeler
Seth Burnett
W. J. Romenger
C. T. Cumback
Proper Proposition for Indiana Exhibition and National Conventions
Frank N. Fitzgerald abroad to inspect industrial expo buildings plan to form a new company and base an Indiana exhibition in Indianapolis. He mails Indiana businessmen a circular proposing annual shows and a building capable of hosting national political conventions. Mothers trust Dr Fowler Extract of Wild Strawberry for summer illnesses, with testimonials from B L Nance Bluffdale Texas. White and Featherstone offer shop-worn bicycles at 3324 Washington St.
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Frank N. Fitzgerald
Indianapolis
Indiana
Dr. Fowler
Town Talk items recount taxes, lawsuits, and summer concerts
The notice lists an internal revenue stamp sale after August 10 with denominations of 30, 100, 500 and 1000. It reports divorce suit by John H. Miller against Rosa filed after a 1896 marriage. It notes free band concerts at several parks through August. It details a suit by Mrs. D. T. Wigginton against Georgia A. Kersey Lizzie Remley and Daisy Franklin for 1177.50 over an alleged relief fund misuse and beneficiary dealings.
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D. T. Wigginton
Order of Chosen Friends
Georgia A. Kersey
Lizzie Remley
Daisy Franklin
Wigginton
Relief Fund
Southern Railway distributes free Southern literature folders
A notice describes Southern Railway distributing literature on the South including large map folders and booklets mailed free. It advertises The Empire of the South a 200 page illustrated volume available for 25 cents and directs readers to contact WM. H. Taylore assistant general pass agent in Louisville Kentucky.
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South
Southern Railway
Southern
Southern Fields
Empire of the South
WM. H. Taylore
Southern R'y
Louisville, Ky
Society Notes and Social Gatherings Roundup
Mrs. T A Hendricks returns from West Baden. The Mannerchor hosts a summer night festival at Otto Frenzel’s home Friday. Mr and Mrs T H Levey entertain Mr and Mrs F H Noonan of Cincinnati at the Country Club. Mrs Clara Holderman hosts Queen Esther auxiliary Friday at Bellefontaine home. A lawn fete at Senator Fairbanks’s home Wednesday benefits the Free Kindergarten society.
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T. A. Hendricks
West Baden
Mannerchor
Otto Frenzel
T. H. Levey
F. H. Noonan
Cincinnati
Clara Holderman
Queen Esther
Bellefontainest
Senator Fairbanks
Free Kindergarten Society
English and Merritt Favor Track Elevation
English and Worth Merritt support elevating tracks to reduce crossing delays and accidents. English argues drayage costs drop with elevation and railroads may face more suits if they oppose safety improvements. Merritt, a woollen goods maker, says elevation speeds delivery to freight houses and suggests relocating Union Station to land between West Street and the river.
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Wm. BE
Jeup
Worth Merritt
Union Station
Ikkentucky Ave
West St
Seventeen Killed in Orleans Railway Collision
Paris reports a train crash on the Orleans line at Juvisy on Saturday killed seventeen people and injured eighty seven. The incident caused widespread casualties and prompted emergency response.
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Paris
Orleans
Juvisy
Big Four Route Niagara Falls Excursion
Annual Niagara Falls trip set for Tuesday August 22 1899 with round trip from Indianapolis at 7.00 and 6.50 extra to Thousand Islands and Alexandria Bay. Special train with sleepers and coaches departs 6 45 p m and reaches Falls about 9 00 a m next day. Tickets good returning 15 days. Inquire at Big Four offices H M Bronson A G P A.
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Niagara Falls
Indianapolis
Thousand Islands
Alexandria Bay
Big Four
H. M. Bronson
Railroads Break 27 Year Peak For Loaded Cars
Local railroads moved 28 777 cars in the past week with 23 209 loaded, the highest week in 27 years. Gains over 1898 1897 1896 1895 1894 and this July exceed prior marks. Officials warn trade may outpace capacity as many freight classes are now neglected for urgent shipping and empty cars are scarce.
Mrs Beveridge Fires At Skulking Filipinos In Luzon
A New York Evening Sun editorial criticizes Mrs Senator Beveridge for firing a revolver at Filipino skulkers in Luzon. It urges the commanding general to halt such actions to protect American troops.
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Senator Beveridge
Luzon
New York Evening Sun
Spend Your Vacation in the Mountains
Travel guidance for Colorado trips with maps and views offered by the General Passenger Agent of the Colorado Midland Railroad in Denver. Read guidance to learn where to go and what to see on mountain excursions.
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Colorado Midland Railroad
Denver
Parlor Car Service Expanded on P. and E.
Parlor cars will attach to train No 11 from Indianapolis at 0 45 a m daily to Peoria arriving 7 15 p m and linking with west, southwest and northwest through trains. Return cars join train No 18 from Peoria at 11 40 a m daily after Burlington and Rock Island arrival to Indianapolis 6 16 p m linking to the Knickerbocker Special and Washington Fast Line east. H. M. Bronson A G P A.
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Indianapolis
Peoria
Union Depot
Burlington & Rock Island
Burlington & Hook Island
Knickerbocker Special
Washington Fast
H. M. Bronson
Big Four Route Acton Camp Meeting Train Schedule
Schedule shows July 25 to August 17 1899 round trip fare of 50 cents with trains between Indianapolis and Acton. Weekday departures include morning and evening times from Indianapolis to Acton and return with multiple daily runs. Sunday service lists limited morning and afternoon trains with additional evening options. Contact Big Four offices at No 1 East Washington Street and Union Station for full details.
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Acton
Indpls
Indpis
No. 1
Washington
Street
Union Station
H. M
Bronbon
Acg
PSA
Special Round Trip Trains to Decatur and Lake Maxinkuckee
Special Sunday trains advertised from Union Station at 7:00 a m to Decatur returning at 6:30 p m. A Lake Maxinkuckee trip priced at 1.00 with departures from Indianapolis at 7:30 a m and return from Lake Maxinkuckee at 6:00 p m.
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Decatur
Union Station
Lake Maxinkuckee
Pennsylvania Mines
Indianapolis
Lake
Excursion to Danville Illinois Special Train
Special Sunday trip from Indianapolis to Danville Illinois departs 7 25 a m returns 7 15 p m for 1 06 round trip price includes all. H M Bronson A G P A
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Danville
Ill
Indianapolis
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