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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1899
Page
4
Public notice listing subscription rates for The Sun newspaper in Indianapolis Indiana. It notes address 425 East Ohio Street and telephone numbers for business inquiries and circulation, with outside city rates and advance payment terms.
A notice from The Sun urges subscribers who fail to receive the paper to notify the office by letter or telephone at 880 Old or New. It requests prompt notification when service is interrupted and when subscription ends.
The Sun argues the gas question is muddled as mayor presses for a gas ordinance. It urges the gas companies to meet the city in good faith, reject paying for what is not delivered, and seek an amicable settlement without court battles. The piece criticizes stance of Consumers’ and Indianapolis companies and calls for cooperation.
Citizens condemn the Empire Theater as a center of vulgarity with performances edited by police in the recent past. Critics say scrutiny has relaxed and the venue remains a depraved attraction, urging its closure until management lifts standards.
The excerpt critiques McKinley’s Philippines policy, arguing against renting autonomy with a protectorate. It contends the majority in the islands is not peaceful or loyal and accuses the president of ignorance, philanthropy, and inaction as causes for U S presence.
The president’s message is strong and clear against trusts, showing firm grasp on public affairs. It hints that Hanna is not the unseen power, and asserts patriotic governance. It notes property rights but argues citizens’ business stays within law. It urges Mr. Claypool’s earnest stance on the Gates house project.
A new grade crossing accident ends in a death and city officials show little action to compel railroads to elevate all tracks, signaling rising public concern over safety and planned infrastructure change.
A dispatch notes Roberts grit in the Utah polygamist’s entry to Congress. It mentions his three wives and praises his resolve amid political chatter. Also mentions Claypool planning a modern hotel on Bates site and gas company stalling court action to delay a natural gas supply.
Mrs. Benjamin Harrison hosts Thursday receptions while Dr. Charlton studies in New York. The Mayflower church fair closes, a German ladies aid charity ball vies for glamour with 100 couples leading the grand march, 300 served, and 1 000 tickets sold.
Henry R Howell was sentenced to the Columbus penitentiary after pleading guilty to robbing the Monrovia post office. The case highlighted a single criminal act and the resulting punishment.
A traveler visits a Geneva music box factory, noting its careful assembly by specialists from seating to inkstand music. The piece also surveys European living costs, locomotive engineering feats, rising independent telephone networks, and studies on dreams of the blind, highlighting age-related differences in dream imagery.
The clipping cites editorials from several papers criticizing trusts imperialism and public road funding. It notes warnings about alliances and economic manipulation while linking politics to taxation and public works. Names like Chamberlain Atkinson Aguinaldo Cafferty Bryanism appear in attributed opinions.
Granda trao T. Padwal, active in India for Gandhi & Co., Bombay, closes a sale contract for Parry manufacturing and E. C. Atkins Saw Company products. One Minute Cough Cure advertised as a safe throat and lung remedy from druggists. Eligibly claims to prevent consumption and relieve grippe aftereffects.
The Grand stock company performs The Jilt at matinees Wednesday and Saturday. What Happened to Jones entertains Tuesday at English's with a weaker cast but humor. The Bostonian smugglers comes Sunday. Rob Roy and The Serenade fill Saturday slots. The Great Train Robbery opens at Park Tuesday, with Little Esther the Indian dancer and a trained bear as attractions. The Great Train Robbery repeats Wednesday. Thursday features the Great Triple Alliance.
John Chislett succeeds his father as superintendent of Crown Hill cemetery. Alonzo Green Smith begins a Democratic congressional campaign. Margaret Collins seeks divorce and 2500 alimony from her husband who left her in April 1898 and refused support. Ber wick shoe co sues Brodbeck & Co for 450 damages over unaccounted goods. Minnie Laritz, 65, mistook a Big Four train for Union station and was injured. Idla lodge installs at Shover's hall Capital lodge. 57 members with 53 Hebrews and four gentiles. officers named. Ticzema ointment advertised.
Vonnegut Hardware Company sells and guarantees the Majestic maleable iron and steel ranges with a focus on satisfaction. The ad implies full sales and warranty service for these ranges.
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