This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 20 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1899
Page
4
The Sun discusses advertising rates and agent opportunities, urging responsible individuals to act as agents in towns. It invites opposition to the track elevation and mentions political remarks urging Democracy with Whitney as a hopeful sign. The Edmonton trail is mocked as a deadly synonym, reflecting local views.
Outside city rates listed per year six months and per month in advance. The notice includes Sun Telephones editorial rooms business office and address at 626 880 The Sun 125 Be Chiost Indianapolis Ind dated August 12 1899.
Authorities intend to prosecute Atkinson, writer and distributor of seditious material. They accuse him of encouraging soldiers to shirk duty and disobey orders, labeling him a dangerous sensationalist. The piece notes his attacks on Philippine war participants and warns his influence is ripe for removal.
A historical account describes a Friday jail lynching where a young African American man was hanged inside a county jail without guards present. The event is cited to critique Southern jail methods, while other notes discuss Fort Wayne accident injuries, religiously motivated neglect, and political disputes over grade crossings and railroads.
A wide collection of quotes from local figures on labor, politics, theatre and society in Indianapolis. Town leaders, journalists, actors, and citizens discuss building work, streetcar issues, policing, philanthropy, and upcoming theatre and burlesque seasons at the Park and Empire venues.
The excerpts reflect mixed views on street fairs and civic morals in Crawfordsville and compare the Cincinnati team's progress in the National League. Francis M. Dice and John T. Brush are cited commenting on virtue and performance during downturns and crowd events.
Mrs J T Brush sails to Wisconsin and Mrs Edmund Galrieft journeys to Lake Tippecanoe while Miss Minnie Grist marries Elwood Morris of Lincolnville. The Free kindergarten lawn fete is set for Saturday at Senator Fairbanks residence with When band. Mannerchor held a summer festival at Otto Frenzel’s home on N Illinoisst with music and refreshments.
The snippet collects political jabs and editorials from multiple papers referencing figures like Bryan Goebel Altgeld and Goebel era politics. It notes distrust in prosperity, Philippines fighting, and critiques of Kentucky politics with sampling lines from various newspapers.
Garvin, colored, bruised his head by falling from his wheel on N Illinois street. A safety outing will run from Michigan City to Indianapolis Sunday. Holiness meetings at Acton close with expected 10000 visitors. Wille Moll, 14, at 349 Hamilton Ave, lost three fingers after catching his hand in Capitol Printing cog gears. Marie Williams sues grocer Jefferson Stewart for 10000 alleging misappropriated till money. Friday night Circle band concert drew large crowds. next Tuesday the band will use the north steps. Gen. Fred Knefler allows use of the steps until the board meets. Mrs May Wright? Bewall returns from London after attending the International Council of Women with 286 others hosted by the Queen. The next council will be in Berlin 1904 with an executive meeting in Paris next summer.
Dropped from the wires a NY Mazer committee adjourns to September 12. Transports Morgan City departs Frisco with 700 recruits to aid in the Philippines. Chattanooga streetcar strike continues with empty cars. John Burch of Middlesboro Ky due to hang, receives September respite. Dave Ogden of St Louis paid $200000 claim in an Arizona copper mine. Kaiser goes to Dortmund to open canal. Belle Galbraith of Oliver Springs Tenn shot from ambush. she will die. Albert Beers of Toledo shoots Lininger in wife’s company. Lutheran convention to meet in Chicago September 26. Policeman Robert Humes of Marquette fatally shot by gamblers. Gasoline stove explosion in Cleveland burns Eliza Simon to death. sister Esther badly burned. Maj. Elliott with 250 enlisted Marines leaves Jersey City for Frisco en route to Manila. Ivy Crabtree of Carmi Alabama, 15, sentenced to life for poisoning parents. brother dies from poison effects as parents recover.
The Victoria mutineers request release while the Para lands in Manila with 911 enlisted men and 36 officers. A company of the Thirty-first regiment includes Clay County Kentucky feudists. Manila hemp in London hits 195 dollars a ton after Philippine ports close. Maj. Aleshire says cavalry horses are scarce under 1,000 pounds and solid colored. price paid 84 dollars per head in Cincinnati.
Mayor chapel Rev Clifford McBride 7 80 Central ave M E Rev H S Hilton 10 30 St Pauls episcopal Rev G A Carsten sen 10 45 Roberts park MBE C E Bacon 11 0 Rev C A Vana Anda 7 30 Interdenominational Talbott ave and Twenty fourth st Rev Samuel Freuder 10 46 First Presbyterian Rev Wm J Frazier of Brazil to First Presbyterian and First Baptist congregation 10 45
A round trip fare of $1.00 is offered for Sunday August 13. The special train via Pennsylvania lines departs Indianapolis at 7 30 a m and returns from Lake Maxinkuckee at 6 50 p m.
Round trip excursions announced from Indianapolis with a 7:30 a.m. departure to Cincinnati and a 7 p.m. return, fare one dollar. A second excursion to Danville departs Indianapolis at 7:25 a.m. and returns at 7:15 p.m. H. M. Bronson, A. G. P. A.
Acton camp meeting runs July 25 to August 17, 1899 with 50 cent round trip tickets and ground admission. Weekday trains from Indianapolis depart 7:00 am 10:50 am 5:30 pm reaching Acton at 7:26 am 7:20 am 6:00 pm. return trips depart Acton 8:30 am 10:43 am 6:08 pm 11:21 pm arriving Indianapolis 9:00 am 11:15 am 6:40 pm 11:50 pm. Sunday service departs Indianapolis 6:00 am 1:30 pm 6:00 pm reaching Acton 9:21 am 2:00 pm 6:27 pm. Acton to Indianapolis 12:15 am 6:00 pm 11:00 pm arriving 12:45 pm 5:30 pm 11:30 pm. For full information contact Big Four offices, No. 1 East Washington Street and Union Depot.
Under new management Merchants' Dinner priced at 15 cents advertised at Plaza restaurant located at 38 40 Monument place. An accompanying note suggests covering old brick B with imitation rock faced stone and mentions et la SHUTE 3 Talbot bleck.
A dental college story recalls Dr. Heckard's instruction on respectful language during procedures and a student’s embarrassing misstep with a patient. The piece ends with a notice for Valparaiso Indiana Normal School and Business College fall term starting August 29, 1899, claiming high attendance and quality instruction.
Parlor cars attached to train No. 11 from Indianapolis at 11 45 a m daily start August eight reaching Peoria 7 15 p m with connections to Burlington Rock Island trains for west southwest and northwest Returning cars join train No 18 from Peoria 11 40 a m daily after Burlington Rock Island arrival reaching Indianapolis 6 16 p m with connections to Knickerbocker Special and Washington Fast Line east
Free distributed folders and booklets about the South such as Southern Homes large map folders Land of the Sky Southern Fields Minerals and Mines and other items. The Empire of the South is a 200 page illustrated volume available for 25 cents including delivery. Send requests to WN Taylor Assistant General Passenger Agent Southern Railway Louisville Ky.
Fragmentary note indicates baggage delivery via railroad checks to the Frane Bird Transfer Co. agent at the Main Exit of the Onion Station in Indianapolis.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.