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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1899
Page
5
An Indianapolis notice asks readers to act as agents for the Sun and forward rates. Subscription prices are listed as 5 per year in advance, 3.00 for six months, and a monthly option. The notice provides contact details at 125 E Ohio, Indianapolis, Ind. August 31, 19..
The piece argues railroads should jointly raise tracks to remove grade crossings, citing vast maintenance costs and injuries. It also touches on political notes about parks, city officials, Dreyfus, and local issues including a new stone structure over Fail Creek and retirements in the fire department.
A fragmented note hints at a decorative stone bridge for Lawton and a whispered subscription handover to Lion Bass post in Fort Wayne. The piece mocks city efforts, politics and beer influence as voters face a choice between syndicate and non syndicate beer with Coldwater McWhirter as an option.
The piece notes that Guerin should have waited as editors plan to give him less space for the moment. It suggests the press corps are not ready to run extended coverage and may pause further comment.
A long fragment recounts a feud between the Murray family and Chief Justice Marshall over social snobbery, then shifts to observers noting a Kipling Roosevelt likeness. It also cites imperial views on Switzerland and Transvaal politics, with comments from General Kruger and others.
A narrator recalls feeling lonely and rings for a waiter. The waiter jokes about old drunkards, saying none have been there that morning and calling the speaker the fast one. The exchange captures a quiet early scene with regional speech and humor.
Amusements note that Faye's ferry, a popular drama not seen in Indianapolis for years, opened at the Park on Thursday afternoon. A group of singing and dancing pickaninnies is part of the company. Irwin's burlesquers remain popular at the Empire and Like Kelly 14 in closing burlesque draws laughs.
The notice lists engagements for Miss Edna Benton to Charles G. Lohman and Miss Clara Zollars to Herbert W. Bond of Fort Wayne. It also notes weddings planned in New Castle and Richmond with Miss Selah Bedford, Dr. Cecil A. Butler, Miss Mabel Stubbs, and Clarence Weinland. An Indianapolis fishing party in Wisconsin returns Friday including A. C. Ayres and family and several local figures.
A slate of brief signals from state papers comments on umpire tenure in sports politics and diplomacy. Notable items include jokes about naval officers and kissing privileges on ships and a remark on the Philippines policy urging resolve. The Carter case draws sharp criticism for its perceived misdeeds.
Gov Candler will attend the blue and gray reunion in Evansville Indiana October 10 to 13. Six killed in St Agnes convent fire Sparkill New York. Rev William Johnston a colored preacher Maryville Missouri resisted arrest shot dead. William Nurse killed Erie near Arlington New Jersey Wednesday. Several injured. George Grenlich six Columbia Pennsylvania found revolver and shot Carrie Resh seven dead. Meteor over Atlanta and other cities Wednesday night body burst with loud report. John F Boyd Butte Montana charged with stealing bullion worth fifty thousand dollars. Henry Groves Nodaway County public administrator Maryville Missouri killed himself last week found short twelve thousand seven hundred sixty three dollars.
Pennsylvania Lines offers round trip fare from Indianapolis to New York and back for 16 dollars 55 cents. Tickets valid for departure September 1 to 4 with return until September 30. For details write or telegraph Wow PIGHARDSON D Pe A Indianapolis Ina.
News notes say Gov Mount of Indiana and Gov Tanner of Illinois, both Wilder's brigade members, will attend the Chickamauga monument dedication on Sept 20. Georgia and Tennessee governors expected as well.
Beginning next week and extending to the regular opening three weeks later, leading Indianapolis physicians will deliver a gratis series at the Medical College of Indiana. Physicians from across the state are invited to attend, with topics including milk preservation and modification by Dr Geis, the chemist who tests city milk samples.
Travel offer via Iron Mountain Route invites passengers from St. Louis to Mexico City for 53 75 with a return by Sept 26. Train departs 8 15 p m Tuesday Sept 6 and arrives Mexico City Sept 9 6 40 a m, about 82 hours. Sleeper and chair cars, 15 days visit, 2 stopovers en route, reservations through G A A Deane Jr T P A Indianapolis.
The Panhandle shop is hiring more men and longer hours than since its founding. The Indiana dispatch line company organizes with 710000 capital stock, chiefly held by Indianapolis shippers. About 1000 cars will be bought at start and leased to stockholders, plus a car service bureau will operate with the firm.
Train leaves Indianapolis at 2 45 P M Saturday September 2 for a round trip to Philadelphia priced at 14 55 with stopovers at Washington and Niagara Falls. Tickets issued on board by Department Commander Dunlap and J M Smock include rendezvous details for Indiana soldiers.
Two special fast trains depart Sunday at 6:50 a.m. and 7:15 a.m. from Cincinnati with limited stops and selective towns included. Return from Cincinnati at 6:25 p.m. Also scheduled are two baseball games: Cincinnati versus Louisville and Cleveland.
Official route to the National Encampment of the G A R WRC and Naval Veterans in Philadelphia. Indianapolis departure 2 30 p m Sunday Sept 3 return Monday Sept 4. Fare 14 55 round trip from Indianapolis with Pullman and tourist sleeper options and multiple daily trains. Reservations advised through ticket agents.
The Southern Railway is distributing free to any address a collection titled Southern Homes folders large map folders Land of the Sky booklets Southern Fields Minerals and Mines books and a handsome 200 page Empire of the South volume illustrated. The Empire of the South costs 250 cents to cover delivery and can be requested from W N H Taylor assistant general passenger agent Louisville Ky.
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