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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1899
Page
4
The Sun announces subscription pricing for in city and outside readers and provides office contact in Indianapolis Indiana. Readers are urged to notify the paper to ensure delivery and to forward rate changes.
The Sun urges a nonpartisan probe into city safety and other departments amid alleged discharges to reward politicians and personal spite. It condemns the Empire theater in Indianapolis as a vile venue, blocking decency and urging closure until management standards improve.
A skeptical view argues the United States should not involve itself in the Boer War while it handles pressing issues in the Pacific islands and Cuba. The piece warns that eagerness for intervention could invite isolation and ridicule, criticizing leaders and public figures for motives and timing.
A tribute praises Mrs. Wm. E. English for caring practically for the motherless and worthy causes. The piece wonders what experts would find about the city treasury if set to assess its condition and guide the future.
A Philadelphia Post retells tales of Grace Dodge, a New York club organizer and author, and a reporter’s visit filled with tea and discussion of books. The piece layers anecdotes about impostor names in the navy and public notices from various papers.
A collage of quoted remarks from multiple local papers critiques political events, stock market jitters, and national affairs. Voices reference Boston pork tastes, fish laws, ministerial prayers, and reactions to public figures like Lawton and Bryan, reflecting disparate editorial angles and regional tones.
A string of stage vignettes and comic exchanges unfolds as characters debate gifts for a child and mock wartime rhetoric. Dialogues mix homespun humor with dramatic tableaux and a melodramatic tale of crime and salvation.
The notice lists multiple engagements and forthcoming weddings including Mr. and Mrs. Volney T. Malott engaging Propylzeum for a Jan 9 reception, Miss Demia Butler and Warren C. Gerrell of Chicago set to wed Jan 4 at Central Christian Church, Tipton and Knightstown unions, Miss Nellie Simmonds marrying Oscar H Morris of Milwaukee, and social gatherings hosted by Mrs. Albert Kinsey and Miss Eliza G Browning among others. It mentions travel to California for the winter by Mr. and Mrs. James E Shover and Miss Shover, plus a Christmas party for library young ladies hosted by Miss Eliza G Browning.
An editor prints to share news and earn income and endorses Cham berlain's Cough Remedy as effective. The piece claims the remedy acts magically and recommends it for coughs with belief its honesty. It notes the product is sold by all druggists.
Senator Beveridge eulogizes Gen. Henry Ware Lawton, calling him the ideal soldier who faced danger with calm. he recounts Lawton’s endurance, lack of sleep, and devotion to duty, noting Lawton’s ambition to lead the army and protect his family and wife, Indiana’s and the nation’s hero.
The Sun sells concise readable news without bulk delivering daily stories to homes. The message highlights accessibility and clarity in reporting for readers seeking quick updates.
Sterling Illinois reports Martin Overholser aged 90 is dead in Genesee county and leaves 217 descendants including six daughters two sons 59 grandchildren eight great grandchildren and 65 great great grandchildren. Bear Meat for Christmas A Maine man killed four black bears found in a cave while chopping wood with only an axe. No injuries.
The Oceanic liner, 86 hours overdue at Liverpool, finally arrived safely. A fire destroyed a yellow fever hospital in Santiago de Cuba. In Tennessee, Paul Kinkaid killed his son Hermann and another man while intoxicated. Ten Havana customs officials face defrauding charges. Louisiana Democrats name W W Heard for governor. Milwaukee man H F Corbett is identified as the shooter of Rev and Mrs Cheney. Princeton professor Geo T Purvis offered $12 000 yearly to preach in New York.
Speaker Henderson will remain in Washington during the holidays. The Olympia repair will cost 350000 and keep the vessel out of service 15 months. Indiana representatives will eat Christmas turkey at home. The government adopts Puerto Rico as the official spelling of the island’s name.
Judge Baker rules liquor in original packages entering Indiana is not taxed by state except under ordinary license laws. Pabst Brewing Co sued Terre Haute over a $1,000 license fee for brewers bringing product into Indiana. Indianapolis ordinance also struck down.
In Indianapolis on Wednesday Moravian Bishop Edmuns A. Oerter said his church is the pioneer Protestant missionary organization with missions near the South African conflict. He suggested Moravian missionaries could have mediated between the English and Boers to possibly prevent bloodshed if both sides were willing.
Misses' shoes priced at $2.00 and 63 cents will be offered tomorrow at Stout's fire sale located at 450 East Washington Street. The sale promises deep discounts and limited quantities.
Fire causes a sale promotion at Stout's 435 Washington Street offering ladies shoes priced at three dollars. Irregular ad text notes the sale is set for tomorrow with limited stock and public interest.
A compiled list names many Indianapolis retailers and department stores including Ayres Badger Block Krauss Mayer Marott Selig Selig Selig and others across dry goods furnishings carpets pianos and hardware. The roster covers shops such as L S Ayres Co Bowen Merrill Block Paul Krauss The New York Store Star Store Saks & Company and Vonnegut Hardware Co among total listings.
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