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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1899
Page
4
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A long column reflects on a Miami County sheriff hoax about a lynching in Indiana, a lean railroad bill and praise for the L B E W company. It rails at demagoguery, praises John R Allen for council, critiques Dreyfus, misuses terms, and weighs public schools and race, politics, and crime.
A column critiques local party platforms and figures in Indianapolis. It questions support for public improvements, notes Henry Russell’s petition to run for school commissioner with 500 subscribers, and comments on prosecutions and political strategy. The piece mocks Bryan and 16 to 1 in the democratic platform and urges action on local governance issues.
Ex Senator Mantle of Montana, retired amid praise from some and resentment from others, reveals his sweetheart is his mother at a Washington dinner. Roosevelt jokes about his staccato delivery, while a clerk explains a puzzled visitor’s mistaken belief about postmaster generals. A Texas treasurer admires a jeweled pistol and remarks how locals would plead to be killed if he wore it home.
The review covers Lincoln Carter's scenié at the Park with a murder plot amid Chicago fire scenes and praises performances by Frank Weed and Vera Hamilton. It notes scenic feats such as an engine coming toward the stage and a roof garden view. Irwin's burlesquers and vaudeville acts conclude the week with strong acts from Louise Carver and W C Fields.
A correspondent claims the moon contains a male and female motif. He argues the lower left shows the woman while the opposite corner holds the man, creating the appearance of a passionate kiss when viewed from the moon's lower center.
The Indiana penitentiary ends the lockstep policy, arguing it harms exconvicts by shaping perceptions after release. The move aligns with modern reformation ideas in penology, seeking to ease ex-prisoners back into respectable society.
Rev and Mrs Milburn and Mr and Mrs Co F Sayles will sail from England Saturday. Prof and Mrs G W Hufford are at West Baden. The Misses Thomas of Hoytave have gone west for an extended trip. Mrs Fannie Wood Morrison will leave next week for a trip around the world. Mrs Helen Hidlman and daughters will leave for the east Saturday to remain in definitely. Mrs Samuel Shaw entertained Rebekah friends at her Minerva Street home for her thirtieth wedding anniversary and the house was prettily decorated with many gifts.
Purdue University agricultural experiment station reports causes of inferior muskmelon quality. Wet seasons harm fruit. remedy is thorough drainage. Leaf blight may be controlled with Bordeaux mixture sprays two to three times depending on rainfall. Also notes melons are often picked too green.
Senator Beveridge received invitations to address the Commercial club Board of trade Merchants' association Manufacturers' club and State board of commerce on trade relations with the orient.
Nods to Tom Taggart dominate Indianapolis political chatter with remarks from Frankfort, Crawfordsville, Fort Wayne, Richmann, Anderson and Lafayette papers. Observers note unity in renomination push and hint at broader gubernatorial prospects, while free silver debate fades.
Portraits in miniature by Stanton L Wilhite at Ponder's photo studio 229 Massachusetts presented as a distinctive art form.
Official G. A. R. special train departs Indianapolis for Philadelphia via Pennsylvania Short Lines on Sunday September 3 at 2 30 pm. Fare is 14 55 round trip with pullman and tourist sleepers. Tickets on sale September 1 2 3 and 4. Return by September 30. W W Richardson D P A.
A Liberty women writes that her eight children taught her medicines but none helped during her daughter’s severe dysentery until she used Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. She praises its effectiveness and urges other mothers to know of it, noting it is sold by all druggists.
The Pennsylvania Lines offer Indianapolis to New York round trips for 16.55 on September 1 2 3 4 with return. Depart New York Saturday evening September 1st. Admiral Dewey aims to reach the lower bay Friday September 29th and anchor for the naval parade Saturday September 30th. Inquiries through Pennsylvania Line ticket agents or W W Richardson Indianapolis.
Photographs by Stanton L. Wilhite draw attention for artistic posing and lighting at Ponder's new ground floor studio. Framing a specialty at 229 Massachusetts Ave.
Regional editorials and satirical notes mock national issues, weather forecasts, and party talk. Items mention Philippines payments, San Domingo currency, a failing third party bid, and a piano advertisement from Wulschner & Son in Indianapolis, reflecting a miscellany of editorial chatter.
The Normal School and Business College of Valparaiso Indiana will open its Fall Term on August 29 1899. The institution is in prosperous condition with an average attendance of over 2000 students. Instruction is of the highest order and expenses are lower than at other places. Send for catalogue. Address H B Brown President.
Two special fast trains depart Cincinnati for $1.00 round trip on Sunday Sept 3. The 6:50 a.m. service runs non stop, the 7:15 a.m. train stops at Rushville Connersville Liberty Oxford and Hamilton. Return from Cincinnati at 6:25 p.m. Also listed are two baseball games: Cincinnati vs Louisville and Cleveland.
Mexican National holidays Sept 15 16. Round trip from St Louis for 53 75 via Iron Mountain Route. Depart Tuesday Sept 5 8 15 p m arrive Mexico City Sept 9 6 40 am 82 hours door to door. Tickets valid to Sept 26 with stopovers en route Pullman sleeping cars free chair cars 15 day visit. For details contact G A A Deane Jr T P A Tron Mountain Route Indianapolis.
The Southern Railway distributes free folders and large map folders titled Southern Homes Lands of the Sky and Southern Fields along with Minerals and Mines books. It also offers The Empire of the South a 200 page illustrated volume for 25 cents to cover delivery, sent to any address. Address WM H Taylor Asst Genl Pass Agent Louisville KY.
Tickets priced at 16 dollars and 55 cents for a round trip to New York available September 1 to 4 with return until September 30. Inquiries and bookings via office for tickets sleeping car space and full information.
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