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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1899
Page
4
The Sun announces postal and carrier details for city circulation and offers advertising terms. News dealers may obtain sale rights at the office. Advertising rates available by contacting the advertising manager. Communications for publication directed to the editor. Subscribers with delivery issues asked to notify the office. The Sun will forward rates to agents in any town.
The notice lists outside city subscription prices: $3.00 per year in advance, $1.50 for six months, and $1.50 per month. It also provides Sun Telephones editorial and business office contact details at 626 and 880, with the Sun office address at 125 EF Ohio Street, Indianapolis Indiana, dated August 28, 1899.
The piece weighs whether mayor Tom Taggart will seek re election or decline a nomination. It notes his mixed record includes honest boards yet some aides' odd conduct, and suggests his party gains or losses hinge on his decision while previewing potential gubernatorial ambitions and county officer investigations.
The piece questions the rank and file’s support for Mayor Taggart, noting potential resentment at implying no other party member can run. It suggests current office-holders tied to Taggart may cling to perks and worries about pressuring him to act against his will or appear ungrateful to the party.
The article praises John D. Rockefeller as a philanthropic figure in the oil business and predicts rugged price rises for meat and fuel. It asserts his goal is endowing colleges and operations under the Rockefeller idea, noting no move to reduce board costs or feed households on steak.
Critics call the plan to remove Supt Charlton and replace with ex Representative Shideler a political scheme. They label the $40 case tale as an exaggeration linked to buying two $16 articles while noting numerous charges against the reform school have collapsed under scrutiny.
A New York broker suffered an apoplexy while reading his ticker, doctors attributing it to overwork. He may recover. If he does, patent medicine ads will likely feature his portrait and a grim tale urging immediate purchase of a trial bottle to avoid sudden death.
A fragment discusses forming a soft coal trust amid gas shortages and high prices, warning that when winter comes the house will be cold and the price high, and likening it to a hard coal trust.
Fragmentary text hints at Shelbyville negotiations over a dispute, with references to sweating or exertion and potential settlements. No clear parties, dates, or outcomes are readable.
A fragment notes no perceptible rise in the Delaware street quid. It suggests that loafers on the sidewalks of Dogberry row may already be taxed to their utmost.
The Columbia club is accused of deposing the axe and will now rally to help Mr. Bookwalter in his forthcoming battle. Harding's defeat is noted within his party, and the club is urged to avoid such conduct or leave the Republican banner.
The text notes Mary Ellen Lease comes out against Bryan, clarifying it does not reflect on Bryan or his party. It also offers congratulations to Bryan, emphasizing the era’s gender perception and political caution.
A reminiscence from the New Orleans Times-Democrat recounts Capt. Patillo the sharpshooter amid visitors including Gen Miles. After initial misses, a distant marker signs bullseyes as Patillo fires 20 rounds, earning applause. A humorous quip follows about signaling accuracy and reputation. Also included are remarks on Rennes court martial and a joke about a credit man from Indiana.
A buffalo hunt leads Osborn and friends into a staged attack by Native figures led by Custer. In darkness shots, war cries, and a scalp on Osborn, a prank ends with a lighted supper table and the message Osborn's treat.
Mr and Mrs W P Fishback return from Wawasee. Miss Mary Davis and Joseph Joiner announce engagement. Miss Margaret Sage wed Frank I Sullivan at 611 Cedarst. They plan residence there. Miss Nina Gipe and Carl J Prinzler wed at bride’s home. Emelie Schell Schmidt to wed Justus Niedung September 20. State weddings listed in Franklin and Peru.
A compilation of editorial excerpts from several newspapers mocking governance in Venezuela and Santo Domingo, debating benevolent assimilation, labor share in rising prices, and critiques of McCoy. It notes Kentucky Goebel factions quoting Jefferson in doctrinal disputes.
Via C two lines announce tickets on sale September 1 2 8 4 with final return limit September 30 Stop over allowed for ten days at Washington on return journey Privilege of going and returning via different routes at above rate Consult ticket agents for more information R P ALGEO D P 4
A genuine gentleman opens at Park with Wests jubilee minstrels featuring Carroll Johnson Tom Lewis and William Henry Rice in a Cyrano de Bergerac burlesque. West also touts his West snowball drink. The act concludes with the Watson sisters at the Empire delivering a spectacular electrical performance as the week ends.
Rural free delivery chief Dice recuperates at Niagara Falls and attorney Wellman suffers a severe burn from undiluted carbolic acid. August teacher exams set for Manual Training School. Musician Vogt returns from the Philippines with views on Funston Lawton Otis. Magill Holmes sue Osterman over a protested payment for stock. Parry daughter injured in cart mishap. Brooklyn brewer Klein dies at sea. Barton fined for assault at his hotel. Coffin plant sold to National Casket Co. Burglars strike Magle and Lane malls. small loss.
A Sun reader praises the South-side market after it opened and reports a swift sale of produce by noon. The remaining stalls were quickly taken and demand remains strong, with talk of expanding space to meet calls.
A program list for a Thursday night performance by the Indianapolis military band at Garfield Park includes Dalby Tone Pictures, Bendix telegraph piece, Kerr overture Feast of Lanterns, Catlin Whistling Rufus, Mills Little Chatterbox, Ellenberg Bride Elect, Sousa Romance for trombone, Berne Liza Skinner cake walk, Don Caros, Verdi medley overture, Boetger Rifle Galop, and Strauss pieces.
A Burdick Liberty mother recounts her eight child family suffered severe dysentery last summer. After trying remedies, she used Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy and says it saved her daughter's life. She urges other mothers to use it and notes it is sold by all druggists.
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