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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1899

Page

4

Divided politics loom over Columbia club and Bookwalter race

The Sun critiques the Columbia club as a divisive force in the Republican party. It argues the group will withhold support from Bookwalter, warns it could lose state influence, and urges party unity to back election prospects in Indianapolis while noting tensions with the News and local officials.

Columbia Republican Party Newton Harding Charles Bookwalter Columbia Club Bookwalter Beveridge Fairbanks Gonday Indianapolis Ransdell

Factory Inspector McAbee Urges Anti-Firing Law

The text notes a factory inspector McAbee advocating an anti firing law to police oversight. Mayor Taggart is depicted as willing to accept the measure if all parties join in presenting it to him.

McAbee Taggart

Notable Anecdotes From Authors and Publishers

A collage of vignettes recounts Louisa M. Alcott childhood escapades with Irish companions, William Morris mischief, Kipling conversations with a Gloucester skipper, and the Philadelphia Times origin tale led by Philip Collins. The fragments illustrate playful eccentricities and publishing memories across eras.

Healer Schlat­ter Leaves Indianapolis for Terre Haute

Schlat­ter, the healer, departs at midnight Monday for Terre Haute under divine inspiration. Capt Norveil of the Sun Shine will enlarge her to be a regular passenger steamer next season. Henry Harmening sustains slight injuries ejecting rowdies from a car Monday night. Oliver Willard Pierce named Amphigon club director for next year with Paul Teichert as assistant director. The club begins rehearsals the first week in September. Tom Devlin receives mahogany desk set and leaves for railroad service. Fred Bird, a vagrant, taken to City hospital Monday night with spinal trouble and rheumatism after being found between Vandalia yard tracks.

Schlatter Indianapolis Terre Haute Norveil Sunshine Broad Ripple Henry Harmening S. Meridianst Oliver Willard Pierce Amphifon Club Paul Teichert Vandala Yards

Political chatter across newspapers hints at shifting power

A compilation of editorials from the Muncie Herald Fort Wayne Journal Gazette Marion News and Miami County Sentinel discusses Reed Goebel and Settle political dynamics. It notes Cuba frauds and centrist debates while predicting entertainment from potential anti administration moves and internal party tensions.

Reed Muncie Herald Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette Green Goods Cuba United States Marion Kentucky Goebel Settle Beymour Miami County Sentinel

Amusements note on Baldwin Melville company and acts

The Baldwin Melville company opened at the Park with A celebrated case a French classic featuring James O Neil in one of his prime roles. The performance traces Soldier Jean Renaud in a murder conviction, Adrienne’s testimony, and eventual acquittal of her father. Cast notes praise W J Jossey L O Hart and John R Cumpson with other acts including a Span ish bull fight cinema and upcoming shows Little Lord Fauntleroy Ten nights in a barroom and living pictures of Fitzsimmons Jeffries fight. The Empire, Fairbank and English venues host a mix of burlesque, trapeze and musical acts through the week.

Baldwin-Melville Company Grandma Grandpa Indianapolis James O'Neil France Jean Renaud Madeline Jean Count de Mornay Adrienne Galleys Nellis Walters W. J. Jossey L. O. Hart Duke D. Aubeterre John R. Cumpson Dennis O'Rourke Baby Vavene Dillon

Swirl of Society Headlines and Weekend Gatherings

Louis T. Brown and wife at Peto key while James W. Lilly and family head to Petoskey. Judge James Black fishes Georgian bay and George T. Evans with wife stay at Buzzard's bay for a month. Laura May Van Wie hosts a perch party Saturday evening. A H Nordyke and family tour the St. Lawrence and Quebec. We sell the Chickering Piano by Walsenner & Son of Indianapolis.

James W. Lilly Petoskey James Black Georgian Bay George T. Evans Buzzard’s Bay Laura May van Wie A. H. Nordyke St. Lawrence Quebec

Ormonde Full Meal for 100 Lunch Rush Plans

A daily business lunch from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. offers a full meal for 100 in the Ormonde restaurant located at 16 W. Pearl St. A ladies’ lunch is available on the second floor.

Sgour Ormonde W. Pearl St

Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup For Teething Pain

An O14 nurse advertises Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup as a universal teething remedy for children. It claims to soothe, soften gums, relieve pain, cure wind colic, and treat diarrhea, priced at twenty five cents a bottle.

Vacation in the Mountains Promoted by Colorado Midland

The advertisement urges travelers to spend their vacation in the mountains and directs readers to contact the General Passenger Agent in Denver for maps views and descriptive matter to plan their trip.

Colorado Midland Railroad Denver

Pennsylvania Lines Passenger Rates and Schedules

From Indianapolis to Petoskey or Traverse City and Mackinac Island fixed fares of 10 and 11 dollars. Corresponding rates from other points. Return limit eightieth days. Tickets sold for all trains. Through sleepers and coaches depart Indianapolis at 7 10 p.m. Reserve sleeping car accommodations early. W. W. Richardson D P A.

Indianapolis Petoskey Traverse City Mackinac Island W. W. Richardson D. P

Normal School and Business College Opens Fall Term

The Normal School and Business College at Valparaiso Indiana will begin its fall term on August 29 1899. The school reports prosperous conditions with an average attendance of over 2000 students and claims high quality instruction with the lowest expenses. Catalogues are available from President H B Brown. Also advertised are shop worn second hand pianos and organs sold cheaply by Wulschner and Sons.

The Normal School and Business College Valparaiso Indiana H. B. Brown

Steamers Schedule Notice for August 29

Via C. H. D. and D. C. Steamers run Tuesday August 29 with tickets valid ten days. For details consult ticket agents. R. P. Algeo, D. Pl. A.

R. P. Algeo D. PL. A

Return baggage quickly at Union Station main exit

Instruction directs passengers to present railroad checks to FRANK BIRD TRANSFER CO. agents at the MAIN EXIT of UNION STATION in Indianapolis to save hours in baggage delivery.

Indianapolis Frank Bird Transfer CO Union Station

St Anthony's Sanatorium Ad For Mineral Water

Open from 8 a m to 9 p m at St Anthony's Sanatorium. Best mineral water in the state with hot and cold baths anytime. Expert attendants for ladies and gentlemen. Claimed cure for rheumatism and stomach and kidney diseases. Everyone invited to try the water. End of W Washington st near Lauler Bros proprietors.

St. Anthony’s Sanatorium W. Washington-st.ear Lauler Bros

Special Train Schedule Between Indianapolis and Louisville

Sunday August 27 a special train departs Indianapolis at 7 a.m. and returns from Louisville at 7 p.m. The brief timetable notes a round trip for travelers on that day with fixed departure and return times.

Madison Pennsylvania Lines Union Station Lake Maxinkuckee Pennsylvania Indianapolis Lake Maxinkuokee Louisville

Oil on crossings and transit plans prompt service changes

The B. and Co. oils road crossings to prevent delays. Demand for passenger coaches is high, leading to use of old worn-out cars on many lines. The American Express Company will occupy the old Sentinel Building on Ny Meridian St. The Pennsylvania plans a trolley line from New York to Washington, aiming to dispense with some local trains.

American Express Company Sentinel Meridianst Pennsylvania New York Washington

Mexican War Veterans Swing Into Indianapolis Convention

The arrangements committee of the National Association of Mexican War Veterans says the Sept. 18 to 14 convention in Indianapolis will offer cheap railroad rates and reduced Grand Hotel rates at convention headquarters. Meetings will be held at the hall of representatives in the statehouse.

National Association of Mexican War Veterans Indianapolis Grand Hall of Representatives State House

Relief From Diarrhoea Through Chamberlains Remedy

During the civil war and the late Spanish American War diarrhoea plagued soldiers. David Taylor of Wind Ridge Greene County Pa used Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy and reports rapid relief. Sold by all druggists.

Spain David Taylor Wind Ridge Greene Co

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