This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 19 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1899
Page
4
A fragmented notice requests editors and agents to inform the office of any subscription inquiries The Sun Indianapolis lists rates 3.00 per year 1.50 for six months and monthly plans The ad provides office address 125 Be Obist Indianapolis Ind and asks for forwarding rates to prospective agents.
The Sun asks readers who have not received the Sun regularly to inform its office by mail letter or telephone at 880. It requests prompt notice from any subscriber who can no longer receive the Sun.
The Sun cautions Republicans in Marion county not to rush the race for county prosecutor while Pugh is tied up with a grand jury investigation into the street railway deal. It argues a fair contest suits readers and notes Pugh’s ongoing probing may merit another term.
Fragmentary text argues that unions help teachers advance in their calling and better prepare them for civic duties. It suggests exchanges of ideas benefit teachers and the profession, supporting good citizenship and vocational growth.
The Sun argues fatigue related damages suits against street car companies clog courts and drain taxpayers. It urges District Court to advance the Poynter case for a prompt decision, criticizing frivolous personal injury claims and urging limit on baseless litigation.
The piece argues that congressional sessions stifle trade and that businesses grow timid amid uncertain laws. It notes December without streetcars or heated cars, criticizes corporate neglect of promised service, and mocks officials from Secretary Long to Gen Henderson. It also jabs at politics, press, and foreign affairs with sardonic humor.
A compendium of quotes and snatches from multiple papers praising Aguinaldo road policy, noting snow ominously for Bryan, Bryan’s bonds query on silver, anti war sentiment, a Philippines capture remark, broom price worries, and a Goshen News line about invitations from The Sun.
A collection of brief anecdotes and quips from politics and culture. The piece threads Georgia hotel autograph jokes, a Yorkshire parish tale, a papal anecdote about Leo XIII and a servant, and Augustus Thomas’s sharp aside about Barrymore’s play. It preserves the era’s informal humorous tone.
A mixed page of verse and humorous prose recounts songs by a singer with playful lines on leaving home and aging, followed by anecdotes from Stanley Waterloo and a Deacon Burch sketch. The piece includes a quip about Knapp, a banking joke, and a tale of a telephone miscue, ending with a light moral about mercy and mistaken words.
A dying man awakens and asks for whisky before death. He drinks and dies with a faint smile, his last thought being kindness toward his worst enemy.
The manager jokes about ghosting Aguinaldo’s wife in a leading role while the proprietor counters with a real contract plan. Separately, Werber Grell and Benjamin Leiper face grand jury over a burglary at E Washington Street and Arsenal Avenue with Haynes the clerk tied to the case and a $317 theft reported.
Judge Leathers refuses to grant a divorce between Bedford Wysong and Susie, stating he believed Mrs. Wysong had been an excellent wife. The ruling underscores the couple’s reconciliation prospects and emphasizes the judge's view of the marriage.
Mrs. Mary Earley aged 60 of 44 Bevillest died of heart disease early Tuesday morning. Mrs. Mary Goodperle aged 67 of 11449 In Salle Street died of paralysis Monday night after a previous stroke left her partially paralyzed.
The committee charged with selecting a site for a new art building did not achieve a quorum Monday afternoon and postponed action until next Tuesday. Several new sites were proposed for consideration.
Miss Jane York hosts tea at her N Meridian street home as Society notes include visits from Mrs. A A Yow of Lafayette. Engagement announced for Grace Taylor and Charles Tf Obald. Century club to feature Piercy reading and Foltz essay on Tuesday. Mayflower church festival praises decor and novel booths with spring and autumn offerings. A tableaux show Tuesday and a three act pantomime Wednesday with supper 5 to 7.
Frank Norton of the Thirty-fourth Infantry in the Philippines reports soldiers aboard the march home endured mumps during the voyage. Girls' Industrial School pupils will exchange candy for mittens this Christmas.
At 2 a.m. a fire at 45 Hamilton St. in a residence occupied by Frank Stainaker caused about five dollars in loss due to an overheated range. A second blaze at 717 N Illinois St. a two story brick home belonging to Fred Moninger caused about 100 dollars in damage. Cause unknown.
On specified dates the Iron Mountain Route will run personally conducted excursions to major Mexican cities and sights. Special Pullman vestibuled trains with sleeping dining and observation cars will transport these parties. For maps and full information contact G A A Deane Jr T P A Iron Mountain Route 251 McCreast Indianapolis Ind.
My son suffered chronic diarrhoea for years. After using two bottles of Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy at 25 cents each he was cured. I hope others may read this and be benefited. Thomas C. Bower Glencoe I. For sale by all druggists.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.