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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1899
Page
4
The Sun lists subscription terms outside city rates and office contact, notes editorial bylines, and urges readers to report difficulties obtaining the paper. It laments News did not publish the Lawton sword fund progress and questions a contract breach while claiming the fund sits at ninety dollars after seven weeks.
The piece attacks Ruckelshaus and Pugh for failing to enforce the charter against the Board of Public Works. It notes a prior ruling by Judge McMaster that the board violated the charter by paying 2200 to a man without proper authority. Baker in federal court is also mentioned. The writer advocates keeping the prosecutor’s office intact.
The Sun notes a Lions Bass Post G A R circle letter urging subscriptions to fund a testimonial for Indiana hero Gen Lawton, a Fort Wayne member. A Fort Wayne trustee offers to receive contributions. Sums of any size welcomed as world events keep readers alert.
A city paving debate questions charging outsiders for street work and sewers. The piece notes this could set a precedent, mentioning Noblesville Plainfield Danville and other areas. It references fish laws and a shoe strike in Michigan plus June marriage and trust records. It ends with a local editor’s pen name.
Wm H Schmidt backs Sunday baseball noting voter support and Cincinnati police report fewer Sunday arrests. Cal Darnell cites stagnant Indianapolis property fears, while Commissioner Greer endorses D P Erwin for mayor. Other remarks cover media honesty, education rules, and party leadership dynamics.
A batch of remarks from various figures including Taggart supporters and critics, lawmakers, editors, and citizens. The quotes cover politics, health concerns, tax assessment, transfer regulations, and public perception of conventions. Notable voices include Frank Martin, W. Scott Moore, John M. Higgins, and George Warmoth.
Mrs. E Perkins hosted a 40 guest board party and Mrs. Malott held a luncheon for Mrs. McKee while Mr. and Mrs. Coleman traveled to Nova Scotia. Evans hosted a dinner, and Miss Closser and Walter Blaine announced engagements. Several brides and weddings appear in Crawfordsville, Brazil, Commerce, and Detroit notices.
The article notes Greenbury Wallen has secured a divorce from Eva amid a lurid past claim in which Eva alleged rape by two men, later disputed by Wallen. It also mentions Colter's will distributing assets to his widow and two daughters, a burglary case against John Burns and Thomas Hughes, a requisition for Enoch Edgerton, and various local court and social items including a fresh air mission opening at Fairview park and a breach of promise suit by Maude Morand against Samuel Payne.
A Fort Wayne G A R post circular urges soldiers and civilians to donate to a fund for Maj Gen H W Lawton as a testimonial or memorial. Contributions through the White National Bank in Fort Wayne are welcomed, with each post selecting its own collection method and reports to the committee secretary.
A montage of editorials and quips cites diverse topics from American shoes in Europe to Kentucky politicking. Mention of Tammany Tim backing Bryan and mockery of opponents appears amid clipped takes on news and opinions from multiple newspapers.
From Sylvan Valley News Brevard NC we endorse Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as reliable for twenty years. A dose at onset may save hours of suffering while awaiting a physician. Not a cure but a preventive measure. For sale by all druggists.
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