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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1899
Page
4
The Sun invites dealers to obtain terms at advertising rates and offers to forward rates to responsible persons acting as agents in any town. Communications for publication should be addressed to the editor and the business manager handles advertising inquiries.
Editorial notes in Indianapolis urging reform and warning against Bryan and Altgeld as the Democratic party faces the 1896 presidential campaign. It argues the current era of growth makes liberal platforms risky and promotes the Saratoga convention's pledge to steer Democrats away from a Bryanic or Free Silver course.
The article outlines a scheme by Eight, a life insurance agent, aided by Buchanan and Martz. They allegedly persuaded policyholders to transfer policies to Eight and insure with his company, then sued the original insurer for unearned premiums. Buchanan and Martz counter-sued for their old policies and annulment of the new ones. The case, pending trial, serves as a cautionary example.
The article argues track elevation is needed in Indianapolis to reduce accidents and ease crossing risks. It contends costs should be offset by savings on lawyers, court fees, watchmen, and train delays, potentially funding a sinking fund. opponents are urged to offer remedies.
A Chicago Inter Ocean roundup reports on peculiar beliefs about air pressure in caissons affecting blondes versus dark skinned workers during bridge work at Cairo. It quotes a long anecdote about a near-fainting engineer, notes men freezing after ascent, and mentions whisky and hot baths to restore warmth. The piece also covers animal antics crossing tracks, a spite fence in Wisconsin, a seat with a six shooter on a train, and a Memphis rat performing on a slack wire each evening.
The clippings mock current events from multiple papers. References include plans to suppress Filipinos, Gen Wheeler sailing for the Philippines, William Waldorf Astor becoming a British subject, Col Bryan in Kentucky, Wisconsin lobbying outlawed, and a Cuba colonization notion dismissed for racial and political reasons.
Mr. and Mrs. Clark of 1922 Highland-place observed their golden wedding anniversary with an informal reception Thursday afternoon and evening. The house shimmered in gold and red accents with asters, and guests were served at small tables. The couple received many handsome gold presents.
Industrial bands from Tron and American coal operators push scarce pig iron and expo trade growth. A receiver appointed for the Great Southern hotel and theater in Columbus. Chicago printers plan to form a ticket trust and raise prices. Pittsburg manufacturers form a 2 million dollar combine. Kentucky distillers sue over plant transfers. Meat trust pressures New York retailers to settle weekly while threats of new slaughter houses arise.
Amusements note Humpty Dumpty continues to draw great crowds at the Park with matinees overflowing for ladies and children and sold out evenings. Monday follows Rusco Holland's Georgia Minstrels featuring top colored artists. seats are on sale now.
A collision on the C. & O. at Staunton Virginia injured seven people after a train hit an open switch and box cars. Separately a Cotton Belt freight and passenger train collision at Brinkley Arkansas left seven injured and a brakeman named Halcom in critical condition.
The Big Four announces a round trip fare of 50 cents for the Acton Camp Meeting from July 25 to August 17. Weekday and Sunday train times between Indianapolis and Acton are listed, with departures from Indianapolis at 7:00 7:26 8:30 and 9:00 a.m. and returning times in the mid to late afternoon and evening. For full details contact Big Four offices at No 1 East Washington street and Union Station.
A Sunday round trip from Indianapolis to Lake Maxinkuckee costs $1.00 with a 7:30 a.m. departure and 6:30 p.m. return on a special train via Pennsylvania lines. The Southern Railway distributes South related literature including folders and booklets free by mail, with the 25 cent cost for the 200 page Empire of the South volume.
An advertisement touts Ixodol Dyspepsia Cure as a universal remedy for disorders from imperfect digestion. It cites James M. Thomas M D and claims endorsement by the American Journal of Health in New York with all druggists selling the product.
Historical market page lists smoked meats with varied prices for hams bacon sausages and pickled meats from Reliable Cottage and other brands. Fresh pork loins cottage hams pork trimmings lard and sausage prices shown with weights and units. Vegetables and fruits include green beans peas onions potatoes cauliflower cabbage apples watermelons bananas and oranges with per unit or per bulk pricing.
A dense price ledger lists honey lemons damson plums peaches and canned fruits with varied per unit and per bushel prices. It covers sugars coffee canned fruits and vegetables tea tallow butter eggs live poultry coal and related staples with numerous brand and grade distinctions.
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