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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1899
Page
4
The passage notes steamboat riding as a valued summer diversion on the river. It mentions Gov. Mount sending delegates to an anti-trust conference in Chicago and hints at local campaign closures and possible circus engagement for Chairman Logsdon. Bryan’s Iowa speeches spark discussion on his nomination platform.
From Indianapolis August 17 1899 readers learn subscription rates outside city three dollars yearly and one fifty for six months. The Sun also notes delivery by cartier for six cents weekly and urges news dealers to obtain sale terms at the office. Advertising rates are available by contacting the business manager.
The letter cites a Philadelphia riot where 400 people caused damage and theft in a building, took an ice wagon, and halted a streetcar. Arrests occurred but no fines. authors argue such acts by students reflect college spirit and contrast with harsher treatment of workers.
A tour through Lyndhurst reveals a massive 500 by 100 foot crystal palace with 45 rooms and 5,000 plant varieties in the conservatory. The grounds include stables, cottages, a bowling alley, and vast gardens surrounding the gothic home of Helen Gould. It houses 80,000 dollars in glass and marble, with strict visitor rules and a monastic atmosphere after Jay Gould’s death. Carrie Chapman Catt is profiled as a fashionable suffrage leader, sharing anecdotes about critics on a train to Topeka. A Hungarian tale contrasts science and gender roles, ending with a reminder of women’s historic sacrifices. At Greenbrier, the Chinese minister’s family attracts crowds as the Chinese señora, silent and revered, navigates a world of English ignorance and regal tradition.
The text notes thousands of white diamonds and rose brilliants used in a long tulle strip for royal state occasions. It describes the queen wearing the piece high on the head, serving as a pin to fasten a ceremonial well that trains at the hem.
A dentist recalls a startling incident where a patient repeatedly hid his filling instruments on her lap. He describes the moment he realized the tools vanished in sequence and the patient whispered she had them all. The tale highlights human grit and surprising deceit in a medical setting.
Disparate quotes note Croker in Bryan’s shadow New York stance in enemy land Gen Mercier overstated importance old vs new technology critiques Aguinaldo recognition hopes with Boston league and Atkinson Winslow Kentucky oil politics and Sweeney gubernatorial calls to drop fish law backlash.
Social notices recount lawn parties and garden gatherings in various households. Highlighted are weddings in Connersville Richmond Peru and Muncie with details of brides and grooms, including Dr Clarence Marlatt marrying Margaret Dwyer in Muncie and plans to reside at 202 Tenth Street.
The Commercial club hosts a Garfield Park band concert on Thursday night featuring selections like The Girl of America Night in Granada and Beautiful Galatea along with solos and medleys by Bettger Rollinson and Lumby Indian War Dance. The program includes military and American tunes with performances by Carl Cameron and W R Penn.
Al W. Martins big company presents Uncle Tom's Cabin at the Park Theater for the rest of the week described as the most complete production yet seen here and featuring 60 performers and live animals for realism. The Baldwin Melville company arrives next Monday for three days of repertoire opening with A Celebrated Case.
The Kokomo Wabash and Northern is named as a planned northern state road project. The Lake Shore and Nickel Plate have matched Erie rate cuts to New York. Chief Arthur reports the locomotive engineers strike fund sits at $100000 with little need for withdrawal.
Theodore Stein, a real estate agent and former official elevated track advocate, argues 1894 city actions blocking Southside streets by railroad lines could boost property values if tracks are elevated. He claims railroad companies would save on damage suits, making the project worthwhile. John H. Holliday, Union Trust president, disputes higher drayage cost claims and supports proceeding now without disturbing freight houses.
The medicine is touted for soothing healing properties with pleasant taste and prompt permanent cures. It is promoted as a great favorite with the people and available at all druggists.
In Indianapolis a series of local political moves include W Spencer named Democratic election board member, John Geckler seeking city clerk nomination, Leonora Wilson transferred to St Elizabeths for a year postal law violation, Edwin Maxwell and Nellie McAtee wed, Dr George W Combs eyeing school commissioner bid, W W Sullivan running for ward 7 council, and bonds issued for the cold storage firm. The Indianapolis Southern railroad plans to connect with Evansville, 175 miles long, capital $200000, directors named. Mapleton M E church choir wins prize. Edna Kirkpatrick and others cited. Albert Lieber hosts a birthday stag party. Frederick Gaul planning council at large bid. Downes residence fire damage reported.
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