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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1899
Page
4
The Sun lists publication rates in advance, phone and mailing instructions, and calls readers to notify the office if delivery is needed. It indicates address at 125 E. Ohio St., Indianapolis, and provides telephone contact as well as a payment reminder for timely readership.
Four saloonmen visited The Sun to urge stricter coverage of liquor law violations. They argue grocers and druggists sell alcohol freely and seek equal treatment, citing tax contributions and monopoly claims. They call for lawful obedience and a grand jury sweep of liquor law breaches in groceries and drug stores.
Senator Beveridge spoke at the Republican love feast delivering a verbose critique of the party in power and its handling of national issues. The text references industry, profits, and political courage, with mentions of Haggard and Atkinsin as implied figures in the discourse.
A public call urges court action against the city for the summary dismissal of police and firemen, arguing a charter violation and demanding funding if needed. The piece warns of unchecked power, urges remedial steps, and criticizes officials including Mayor Taggart for integrity failures. It weaves in anecdotes about Memphis boiler makers and a humorous hotel anecdote involving a bridal couple.
A retro excerpt blends carol mood with monologues and a dramatic tale. It moves from Christmas cheer to a street encounter where a deafening juggle of memories centers on a feeble minded infant named Jonah whose death after a wedding ride tests empathy and faith. The piece closes with a theater-going couple recalling a past performance.
A reflective column mocks British victories and military folly. The piece critiques reliance on mules and policemen in war, notes Boers’ humor absence, and recalls a Kentucky feud anecdote about Edge Smith and Bill Towne with a fatal conclusion, citing Opis Read.
A German peasant family plans emigration to the United States. The eldest Hans balks at the time difference saying in Germany it is noon when it is 4 a.m. in America. He fears long dinner waits and declines leaving with his family. The anecdote evokes a humor tone from Tit-Bits.
Glasgow on Dec 28 awarded a £515,005 contract for cables to the Conduit Cable Company, an American firm. The next bid from a British firm was £10,000 higher.
Dr. Thomas O Callaghan of Jersey City collapsed and died while on a professional call on a Wednesday. Seneca Truesdell, among the northwest’s oldest newspaper men, died in La Crosse, Wisconsin.
Fragmentary notice indicates a sale of misses’ footwear at low prices, with reference to a Stout establishment and a two dollar claim, though the text is garbled and partially unreadable. The fragment suggests a promotional item on sale for around 63 cents.
An op-ed arguing education should emphasize mental training over faddish subjects. The writer criticizes crusades to add practical topics like agriculture and cooking, urging a balanced program that develops mind, character, and moral growth for all students. The piece warns against education as a financial edge and promotes broad, enduring training.
The author argues against narrowing schooling to future trades and urges general education that trains thinking. He promotes longer terms, state secondary schools, and competitive exams funded by the state to preserve talent for art, mechanics, agriculture, and science, ensuring education prepares youths for every sphere in life.
A collection of editorial snips from various papers complaining about nominations weather and business. Mentions Tipton Advocate South Bend Tribune Muncie Herald Fort Wayne News Anderson Bulletin Anderson Herald and Mase Wetmore. Notes inflation currency bonds speculation and trust busting plus critique of country dailies trimming pages.
Thomas C. Bower of Glencoe reports his son suffered chronic diarrhoea for years. After using two bottles of the 25 cent size Chamberlain's Coke Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, he was cured. Bower hopes others similarly afflicted may be benefited. Sold by all druggists.
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