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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1899
Page
4
The notice lists advertising rates and contact details for The Sun including who to address communications to the editor and business manager. It notes subscription prices for outside city readers and provides editorial and business office telephone numbers, dated August 26, 1899.
The city administration faces accusations of violating the city charter by public safety workers participating in politics. Police officials including Tom Hedian, John Robinson, and John T. Green reportedly attended Democratic HQ to report after Friday's primaries. A clerk is alleged to solicit campaign funds from officers. The public questions grand jury action and accountability.
The Sun invited eight of the ten committee pickers to share views on the school debt and the superintendency. None expressed an opinion or knew the debt size, and several admitted they had not followed municipal affairs or even decided on candidacy.
Chairman Fan ning and Secretary Lahmin denied that the resolutions sent to precincts for compulsory passage were issued by the democratic committee. They were sent from there and later returned to democratic headquarters signed by precinct committeemen. The Sun distrusts Taggart's renomination and notes peculiar maneuvers and political somersaults surrounding the process.
The column spews political sniping about Mayor Taggart and county officials, notes on precinct committee members, and jabs at various leaders. It mocks the Dreyfus trial, compares teams in a baseball race, and quips on a fire near May Kee's shop plus a 1000 year mummy find in Alaska.
A collage of quotes from Charles Dennis, Frank Gavin, Leopold Rothschilds, and others capture partisan tensions in Indianapolis. Figures discuss aristocracy, Dewey at Manila Bay, Bookwalter and Beveridge, Taggart, school board races, mayoral hopes, and local civic concerns amid a backdrop of early 20th century political jockeying.
A political briefing reveals, amid factional chatter, that Bookwalter is favored by many as mayoral candidate while Taggart is praised yet faces tough GOP support. Insiders note Bookwalter’s demonstrated executive skill and Taggart’s lingering strength, with debates over future gubernatorial aims.
Eugene Sauley and Robert Scott discuss dull business before court opening. Dr Trenary notes a joke about young practitioners needing a practice to marry. Frank Hay complains the tracks are too high and calls for lower street bridges. John McGregor threatens lifelong shame without a stone bridge at Central Ave.
A brief notice reports that McKinley presented a policy outline to Ba Fa Ra Methodists, detailing aims and future steps. The event occurred within a church-related meeting, with attendees noted from the Ba and Ra congregations.
President McKinley heads to Pittsburg on a special train to greet the Tenth Pennsylvania volunteers returning home. He plans brief stays in East Liverpool Ohio and Canton before returning to Washington. At Ocean Grove his Philippine policy statement drew 20000 Methodist applause and a note that he spoke more than intended.
A collection of rumors from Goshen, Bluffton, Terre Haute, South Bend, and other towns notes Attorney General Taylor’s possible tough on trusts, Root and Miles disagreement on war ending, Labori’s Dreyfus trial stance, Reed staying in Congress, and looming locust predictions.
Miss Muriel Hitt will study in Europe for a year with friends. Engagement announced for Miss Esther Jordan and Orlando B. Iles. Miss Nettie E. Jordan of Indianapolis married Aug 293 in Boston to J. L. Livermore. Mrs. C. M. Walker hosted a coffee for Mrs. Sargent of Rochester. Miss Margaret Smith to Wilbur C. Abbott. Sept. 6 wedding. Wabash, Martha Teal and Verling W. Helm wed. both DePauw ’95. headed to Japan as Presbyterian missionary.
Taggart remains in fighting trim and feels better than in three years. He avoids political pins, relies on loyalists, and tolerates past anger to keep the party united. Since Maine, Republicans greet him with support while he surveys primaries from the Grand hotel lobby with calm, hopeful demeanor.
Mrs. Minerva J. Olive, 83, sues for four thousand dollars after stepping into a hole at Illinois and Walnut streets. Fred W. Gaul, candidate in ward 15, faces party-switch rumors. Knightstown Citizens National Bank officers subpoenaed in federal case over relations with Hood & Co. and alleged preferred creditor status. bank refuses to surrender documents.
Steamer Cottage City arrived in Seattle Friday night with 12 Edmont on trail survivors most destitute and crippled. Steamer Strathcona heads for Seattle carrying 33 more sufferers. Maud Roselle a former Barnum Bailey rider was shot and killed at Dawson on August 12 by lover Harry Davis.
Enterprise steam laundry announces a new family wash department with capacity for 1900 washes weekly. Modern machinery and guaranteed first class work offered. Price list on application. Contact by mail or by telephone 801 to schedule doorstep service in Missouri and Georgia streets.
John Griffin and Herbert Whitworth argued over a ladder at the cotton mills. Griffith struck Whitworth on the head with an iron bar. Whitworth remains in City hospital for treatment and recovery.
Tickets on sale September 1 2 and 4 with final return limit September 20. Fare set at 14 dollars 55 cents for Philadelphia and return. Travel via C H D B O and 8 W B O routes with privilege to go and return via different paths at the same rate. Consult ticket agents for details R P Algeo D P A.
Reverend Warren B. Dunham, seven years associate pastor at Tabernacle Presbyterian Church, will accept a call to Greenwood. No successor has yet been chosen.
H IL SHUTE advertises stone facing to imitate rock on brick buildings located at 34 Talbot block. Progress Laundry offers neckbands placed on shirts free with service and lists telephone number 1121 for contact.
A. W. Womack aged 31 of Belfry Ohio suffered two crushed feet after a switch accident at Crawfordsville and was transported to Indianapolis Friday night for treatment. He works for the Big Four railroad.
A special Big Four train runs Sunday August 27 from Indianapolis at 7 a.m. to Louisville with return leaving Louisville at 7 p.m. Fares are $1.50 each way.
Open from 8 a m to 9 p m at St Anthony's Sanatorium for hot and cold baths and best mineral water in the state. Expert attendants for ladies and gentlemen. Claimed cures for rheumatism and stomach kidney and liver diseases. End of W Washington st ear ine Lauler Bros proprietors.
Central christian led by Rev. J E Pounds 10 45 Mayor chapel with Rev Clifford McBride 7 30 St Paul's episcopal with Rev G A Carsten sen 10 45 Central Ave M E led by Rev C C Lasby 10 30 Roberts Park M E Rev C E Bacon 11 00 and 7 45 First baptist Rev W C Taylor 10 45 Union of First baptist College Ave between Baptist and First Presbyterian congregations.
When returning to Indianapolis save hours by giving railroad checks to the FRANK BIRD TRANSFER CO. agent at the main exit of Union Station for prompt luggage delivery.
The soothing healing properties and pleasant taste of Chamberlains Cough Remedy have made it a favorite with people everywhere. Sold by all druggists.
Special excursions to New York via Pennsylvania Lines offered Sept 1 4 with round trip fare 16 55 from Indianapolis. Tickets deposited allow leaving New York Sept 30 to view the Dewey celebration naval parade and Sept 29 street parade. For details write or telegraph W W Richardson Indianapolis. Ponder's New Ground Floor Studio advertises Stanton L Wilhite photos noted for posing and lighting and framing. 229 Massachusetts Ave.
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