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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1899
Page
4
The Sun lists forward rates and agent terms for city delivery, including three price plans: per year in advance three dollars, six months in advance one dollar fifty, and per month in advance. Editorial offices at 626 Busseces and headquarters at 125 E Ohio St Indianapolis. If delivery fails, readers are asked to notify the office by phone or mail.
The coroner’s testimony in the Ward murder case argues saloons remain open past Regal hour, suggesting enforcement gaps under Mayor Taggart. The piece accuses the mayor of tolerating liquor-law violations and links ongoing infractions to public harm, urging stronger oversight by Supt. Quigley and city officials.
A proposed constitutional amendment would give Congress exclusive power to regulate marriage and divorce in all states and the District of Columbia. Proponents argue states cannot uniformly govern divorce amid modern trends. opponents fear federal overreach and political manipulation.
A chaotic dispute pits police, safety board and city bosses as discharged workers resist political assessments from Taggart campaigns. The speaker rails against officials and urges reshaping the Board of Public Works with Joe Fanning as president, accusing motives of personal spite and political vendetta.
The piece critiques city leaders for using public funds in politics and forcing employees to contribute to a campaign. It cites Richard Herrick's dismissal from police HQ and accuses C C Roth of influence, while accusing officials of misrepresentation and rewarding campaign work with city jobs.
In the aftermath of a major Friday night incident, Tom Taggart's smile turns into a grimace as safety concerns loom large. Local authorities review the scene and assess the impact on nearby spectators and participants.
A column of clipped opinions from several Indiana newspapers mocks British success reports in South Africa and comments on U S politics. The pieces reference Madi son Democrat Bill Goebel and discuss gold democrats, election law traps, and a navigational project on White River, noting partisan reactions and public disputes.
Indiana commandery of the Loyal Legion toasted Lieut Gustav Kaemmerling of the Olympia at the German house Friday night. He spoke for an hour on the Manila battle. John B Cockrum was toastmaster with Gov Mount as a respondent along with S D Miller Charles L Holstein Paul Comstock and Dr Dan Thompson. In the business session Augustus C Gregory David H Olive Thomas N Stillwell Isaac E May and William V Cooper were elected members.
Peter J. Studebaker son of the South Bend wagon firm head died in San Francisco Friday night of heart disease after a month of illness. His sister and mother were with him. He had just completed a play titled Sword and Scepter for a San Diego presentation on January 15.
Chairman Hernly announces the committee on arrangements for the republican love feast to be held. Members listed include Rawkins Frederick A. Joss Joseph B. Keagling War S. New and Harry W. Bennett.
A mosaic of quotes from officials, professionals, and citizens covers taxes, public services, suffrage, education, liquor, crime, transport, and local politics. Notables include Maj Collins, Capt Hil, Noble Buller, Judge Leathers, Rev Gavish, and others voicing opinions on rates, census info, schooling, and campaigning.
A fragment from a period piece features poems and vignettes about Christmas mystery a Boer English debate humor and a painter named Nellie. It blends humorous sketches with reflective lyrics and a portrait of a besotted narrator observing art and holiday rituals.
Reading in terse political dialogue, supporters praise Goebel as the man to be congratulated, while one speaker notes sympathy for Governor Taylor yet credits Goebel given the state’s interests. The exchange reflects factional sentiment in Kentucky during a period of leadership debate.
The resident ladies of the English hotel host a Christmas night dance. Mrs Matson Walters luncheoned Miss Nellie Simmonds in anticipation of her upcoming marriage. Several guests and social events follow including card parties and breakfasts with notable attendees and a December wedding at the Woods home.
The last session of the quarterly Y M C A affairs meeting elected J F Wallick as chairman S C Pickens as vice chairman and Rhoades as recording secretary IL ML States named state secretary AM Hollabaugh with an assistant state secretary yet to be chosen Standing committees were formed with Wallick leading executive and other members including Gregg Glossebrenner Townley Brown Mel Swain Waldo Snyder Newton Rhoads Lindley Lewis Galloway and Bickel on various panels
Matt Williams Pawnee county Oklahoma, prosecuting attorney, collapsed and died while speaking to a jury in a criminal case in the district court. The incident occurred Friday evening in Perry Oklahoma.
A garbled report lists multiple incidents including suicides in Tremont Nebraska and Tacoma Washington, a fatal hunting accident in Fort Scott Kansas, a wife and child killings followed by a suicide, labor strike against a new fire chief in Bowling Green, Ohio, and various minor crimes and transport notes sourced from an unspecified period.
Fragmentary text notes information about Pennsylvania Vandalia Lines with references to reduced measures and agents including W. O. Richardson and D. Ploal in Indianapolis. The readable portion lacks full details on dates or actions.
A Homeseekers excursion on December 19 travels via the Monon Route to the north west or west. Details available at Union Station or 23 West Washington Street.
One and one third fare for round trips to all points in Central Passenger Association territory. Tickets available to students with proper certificates for travel before January 10 return date. General public tickets valid December 24 2 3 and 1 and return until January. H M Bronson A G P A
A scanned column lists numerous local businesses across retail sectors including dry goods, clothing, furniture, carpets, pianos, and novelties. Entries include iG A Archibald Men’s Furnishings, L 8S Ayres & Co., Badger Furniture Co., The Bowen Merrill Co retail, Brosnan Bros., Wm H Block Co, Albert Gall Carpets, Paul Krauss Men’s Furnishings, Kahn Tailoring, Chas Maguire Dry Goods, Geo J Marott Shoes, Progress Clothing, Mayer Co Toys, W H Messenger Furniture, New York Store Dry Goods, People’s Outfitting Co, Star Store Dry Goods, Saks & Co Clothing, Selig Dry Goods, Schreicher Martens Carpets, Vonnegut Hardware retail, When Clothing Co, H P Wasson Co Dry Goods, Emil Wulschner Co Pianos, L Strauss Co, Eagle Clothiers.
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