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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1899
Page
4
Postoffice and carrier distribution details state six cents per week for Mail Sun delivery. News dealers may obtain terms at the office. Advertising rates available by writing or addressing the advertising manager. Communications for publication should be directed to the business manager. The Sun will send rates to any responsible person willing to act as an agent in town.
The Sun lists subscription rates for Dowaside city and outside city options in advance with eight dollars yearly for within city and one dollar fifty for six months or one dollar per month outside city. The notice appears from the Sun at 125 Ohio St Indianapolis Indiana dated August 14 1899.
The Jeffer sonville reformatory coal house contract bidding drew governor intervention over engine specifications that excluded Indiana make bids. After bids, the lowest bid exceeded appropriation. Attorney general says some work was not statute contemplated yet the legislature could be funded within the appropriation. The Board seeks to proceed with first bids minus unauthorized power plant increase amid allegations plumber Strong bid lower but faced political pressure. Public calls for transparent, no favoritism proceedings and careful treasury guarding.
A Texas incident where a knife strike was foiled by a whisky bottle in the pocket is discussed alongside sermons about providence. The column notes religious publications credit pockets with bibles. ponders a sailor’s wallet incident and asks what Providence meant. It also criticizes municipal assessments and hints at political patronage and a local news fund.
A Washington correspondent notes rumors the president may desert politics if renomination occurs. Critics urge bold action as political factions press for decisive leadership amid shifting public circles and church groups watching the era’s tensions.
A brief note records a quirky scene where supporters rally around a ring and mock a rival defeat. The wording suggests playful talk about self promotion and comic boasts during a local event.
The statement highlights the attorney-general as a prime target against the insurance combine. It notes broad public interest in the labor movement while criticizing the dominant political organization in Indiana.
A collection of foreign stories and anecdotes recounts Li Hung Chang handling a poisoning accusation with mock ritual and a chilling warning. Other tales feature Gladstone mistaken for a railway cleric, a Colorado governor misquoting scripture, J. P. Morgan on trains, Gen Meigs and Sheridan, and an Oxford Latin verse episode.
Miss Mary Sullivan travels to Cincinnati for a week visiting New Albany and Washington Indiana before returning. Grace Carstensen hosts a dinner and later attends the Kindergarten lawn fete. The Bezique club plans a Broad Ripple dance Monday night. Mrs James P Hester announces August 17 for Miss McLaughlin. The Misses Vail invite guests for a Wednesday evening gathering. Della Chambers of New York will be guest of honor at Miss Newby s party Tuesday Florence Seliz returns home after a month in Connersville.
Leo Stevens plans three hydrogen balloons to carry 12 to 15 passengers each, 100000 cubic feet each, along a wire guided by a sail. The system lifts from a powerhouse, runs 1000 feet high above the grounds, and offers a bird's eye view as passengers travel between sections.
A compilation of satirical notes from Indiana papers commenting on Bryan, MacArthur, Dreyfus, and political figures. The items joke about Bryan in Kentucky, predict his presidential prospects, and poke at public figures like Sweeney Pingree Teller and currency investigators.
Belt transfers 18 835 cars last week and C&O posts 3 932 455 14 net earnings the largest in its history. Car movement last week 23 403 with 22 463 loaded due to car shortages. Panhandle traffic heavy enough to borrow engines from P W C. Major fare hike planned from Missouri river points to San Francisco. Pennsylvania completes 20 miles of new double track Coshocton to Newcomerstown expanding Pittsburg to Columbus service.
Richard and Pringle's Rusco and Mollands big minstrel festival opens a week of shows at the Park with 55 members led by Billy Kerns, Harry Fidler, Bobby Kemp, John Rucker and Marsh Craig. Uncle Tom's Cabin slated for Thursday matinee and to run the rest of the week.
Senator Beveridge refuses to be interviewed to discuss General Otis or the Philippine situation though his opinions are widely noted. The Minneapolis Times asks if his words would be too hot while the Detroit News reports his decision to avoid interviews to boost public interest in his remarks.
The Acton holiness gathering ended Sunday after a brief morning session. A complete organization was formed with officers: President Rev. C. W. Smith Indianapolis. Vice president Rev. George Church Freeport. Corresponding secretary Mrs. Kate Applegate Indianapolis. Recording secretary Miss Della Brown Indianapolis. Treasurer James F. B. Reed Greensburg. The association invites a camp at Acton next year.
A blaze at 902 North Capitol Avenue at 1 a m caused about 25 dollars in damage to Alfred Abrams barn. The fire was started by an incendiary device. No injuries reported and investigation underway.
The University of Indianapolis band performs at Military Park Monday night featuring Hands Across the Sea Overture Just One Girl Coontown Picnic Waltz Babie Casey Two-step Purdue and March American Musicians Torchlight Trocha Maritana My Honolulu Baby and My Honolulu Baby selections under conductor Barnes.
Miss Nellie Markey daughter of Thomas Markey aged 19 joins the Sisterhood of Providence at St Marys of the Woods near Terra Haute on Monday night. She will teach music at the institution and is to be witnessed by Indianapolis friends.
Edward Denton a butcher for the local abattoir fell from a ladder while whitewashing overhead timbers Monday morning. He was not severely injured but internal injuries may develop. He was sent home to S West Street.
Michael Fleischman aged 69 collapsed and died at the poor asylum on Sunday. The cause is reported as apoplexy. A shoemaker by trade he came to the asylum from Indianapolis in 1886 and is believed to have a sister in Lafayette with few other known relatives.
The funeral of Mrs. Clara Baldwin at her late home in Whittier Place Irvington drew many friends and relatives. The family gathered despite effects of the poison she used before killing herself, and the body was placed in the Crown Hill vault.
W E Kleinsmith, owner of a storefront display, complained of frequent thefts and had wire screens installed. He removed the screens on Saturday night and a day later police found they were gone, with a note left under the door stating thieves had carried them away.
A scattered roundup reports Gen Lord Kitchener planning a U S visit. Ponce Puerto Rico flood deaths total about 2000. Spain rumored to contract Italian shipbuilders to rebuild a naval fleet. Rudyard Kipling and family in Scotland near Skibo. France to ban further bull and wild beast fights. Judge J E Ingersoll of Cleveland dies at Moosehead Lake. Argentine President Roca reception draws 100000 in Rio. Kentucky Goebel election fight may help Republicans. Irving Park NL wagon collision leaves farmer hurt. Fifteen youths held in custody. Virginia and North Carolina plug tobacco makers to form a 25 factory combine with capital 10 000 600. Gen Otis in Manila requests 100000 emergency rations. Opera singer Lizzie Macnichol dies after hotel fire heroics. Actress Lillian Lewis dies of consumption in Farmington Minnesota.
A health ad proclaims that cholera infantum dysentery and diarrhoea threaten infants and claims Dr. Fowler’s Extract of Wild Strawberry never fails to conquer them. The tone emphasizes rapid relief and reassurance to worried parents.
Two fast trains depart Union station at 6:50 a.m. and 7:13 a.m. on Sunday Aug 20 with the second stopping at Rushville Connersville Liberty Oxford and Hamilton. Return from Cincinnati at 6:25 p.m. National league baseball features Cincinnati versus St. Louis.
Parlor cars will be attached to train No 1 leaving Indianapolis at 11 45 a m daily August 8 connecting at Peoria with Burlington and Rock Island through trains for west southwest and northwest. Return attach to train No 18 leaving Peoria at 11 40 a m daily after B R I arrival reaching Indianapolis 6 16 p m connecting with Knickerbocker Special and Washington Fast Line for points east.
Benton Harbor and return offered for 4.00 with trains from Indianapolis at 6:35 a m and 11:15 a m good for ten days. Special low rates for Benton Harbor side trips. Neckbands on shirts free. Progress Laundry Tel 1121. Bicycles closing out shop-worn wheels cheap at White & Featherstone 332 E Washington st.
A Fell Meal for 10¢ Ys our Business Lunch served daily from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Ladies lunch served on Second floor. Ormonde, 16 W. Pearl st.
An antique medical advertisement touts Mrs Winslow s Soothing Syrup for teething children claiming it soothes gums relieves pain cures wind colic and diarrhoea at twenty five cents a bottle. It also promotes DeWitt s Life Early Risers bowel cleansing and liver regulation with phrases about vitality and replacing ailments.
Rev Worth M Tippy of Terre Haute preached at Meridian Street M E church Sunday morning on the suffering caused by modern industrial conditions. He condemned wealth concentration, saying it strains classes to dangerous conflict and can end only in mass victory for the people.
Mabel Trenton, 22, distressed over a love affair, tried to take her own life at 32 N Senate Ave Sunday. Drs Loop and Berner of the City Dispensary talked her back from self harm and she refuses to discuss her troubles.
The Southern Railway offers free distribution of Southern Homes folders large map folders Land of the Sky booklets Southern Fields Minerals and Mines books mailed to any address The Empire of the South a 200 page illustrated volume is available for 24 cents to cover delivery WM H Taylor Assistant General Pass Agent Louisville KY
Announced excursion on Tuesday August 22 99 offering round trip tickets from Indianapolis at $7.00 with lower rates from all points. Additional $36.40 to Thousand Islands and Alexandria Bay. Tickets valid 15 days for return. Special sleeper coach train departs Indianapolis 6 34 p m arriving Niagara Falls 9 00 am. Call Big Four offices for sleeper space.
Travel details for the Acton Camp Meeting from July 25 to August 17 1899 include 50 cent round trips with weekday train times from Indianapolis to Acton and back. Sunday schedules list specific departure and arrival times and connections via the Big Four offices at No 1 East Washington Street and Union Station.
Homeseekers' Excursions to 33 states and territories plus British Columbia offered on Tuesday August 15. One first class limited fare plus $2 for round trip. Inquire at nearest Pennsylvania or Vandalia ticket agent or address. W W Richardson D P A Indianapolis INa.
Special train under Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers departs Union Station 7:30 a.m. to Cedar Lake and returns at 6:20 p.m. Ticket price one dollar, features a Cedar Lake round trip via Monon Route on Sunday August 20.
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