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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1899
Page
4
Fragments describe postoffice matters and advertising communications for THE SUN. Notices request dealers to contact the manager of the advertising department and readers to report delivery difficulties to the office.
Indianapolis editorials condemn conflicting official and unofficial Philippine reports. The piece urges either withdrawal or increased aid, accusing Washington of hiding numbers to appease public opinion and demanding decisive action by leaders.
The piece critiques Chairman Spencer's convention remarks about Mr. Taggart seeking renomination. It argues politicians often misread signs when the office appears to seek the man, suggesting Taggart may hustle for governorship again while another candidate also pursues the post. The writer jokes about Mohamet-mountain politics and the difficulty of waiting for an office to find a leader.
Readers accuse the News of ignoring a Fort Wayne G A R push to fund General Lawton’s sword and demand an immediate accounting for ten dollars contributed by Union B. Hunt, Mr. Gross Brenner, and others who paid for ad space. They warn of court action if facts are not provided and criticize the paper’s perceived selfish editorial stance.
The article criticizes Republican ties to monopolies while noting continued fees for ex-officials in Marion County. It contrasts past and present lawmakers, praises the Fort Wayne G A R post for quickly raising funds for the Lawton Sword, and urges public engagement through THE BUN due to trusted G A R stewardship.
A judge curbs a boastful coaster as a plaintiff tries a case over $100 for figs claimed unfit for food. Fatty Walsh dies in New York, a people’s humorist and alderman figure of the East Side. Political jest and satire follow as Quay Brice Elkins, and quotes from Mark Twain appear in legacy columns.
Village reports include Fletcher C F Heritage seeking 1900 Republican nomination for state treasurer. Marion county Epworth league plans a Tuesday picnic at Valley Mills with an oratorical contest by Prof Jabez Hall. Judge Leathers grants a divorce between Anna and Michael Mosely after reviewing Williams marriage record. Dennis Sweeney, 74, dies at the poor farm. born in Ireland with a claimed brother in New York. Brightwood seeks street opening to Brookside park and better streetcar service. Life Assurance Co of America opens new Philadelphia offices amid insurance regulator tension.
In his first sermon Rev. O W McGaughey praises predecessor Rev D R Lucas. Rev Arthur H Delong urges supporting government during crisis and questions Monroe doctrine. Nine union services planned starting the third Sunday in July, five at First Presbyterian. At Roberts Park Church Dr Bacon moves to enforce the Sunday baseball law, amended to state Mayor Taggart must enforce it.
A column of scattered quotes from Area newspapers mentions Uncle Sam and Secretary Alger, a joke about riding two horses, leaven in the lump, and a Arctic balloon explorer named Andree. It notes a possible Hague commentary and Russia’s rumored $80,000 artillery spending.
Rev and Mrs Sargent plan an July 22 Europe voyage. Miss Mae Culver hosted a Monday card party. Miss Holliday entertained at Woodruff Place clubhouse Monday. The Pennefeathers of Crawfordsville visit Miss Mary Griffin on Maplest. A J Dotey heads to Europe August 12 for a month, focusing on sea voyage. Miss Reddington of Baltimore returns after visiting cousins on College Ave.
In June 167,457 hogs were handled at the stockyards with 1,450 cattle, 11,204 sheep and 1,529 horses. Through June 30, 1899 Indianapolis markets totaled 777,434 hogs, 57,338 cattle, 23,635 sheep and 16,222 horses, with notable year over year shifts. The summer packing season reports 381,000 hogs killed in Indianapolis, a rise of 42,000 from last year, and several cities show stronger figures. Illinois and neighboring markets posted varied totals, while local flour mills processed 42,932 barrels in June and 215,829 barrels in the first half of 1899. Grain inspections for June list wheat at 14,000 bushels, corn 569,800, and oats around 1898 figures.
Co. CG. Pierce Jr becomes freight claim agent of the L E W with headquarters in Indianapolis. Union Pacific invites 300 geologists and paleontologists to a free 60 day excursion to study Wyoming fossils. The new C H D yards between Alabama and New Jersey streets near completion with brick paving between tracks. Belt Road moved 81,564 cars last month up from 78,369 in June 1898, while Belt engines hauled 5,687 livestock cars, up 700 from June 1898. Indianapolis roads received and forwarded 28,140 cars last month, 22,097 loaded, beating June 1898 by 6,399 and June 1897 by 7,148.
Washington notes report Merriam promises the 1900 census will be the best ever taken. The Franklin Indiana post office is upgraded to second class. First assistant postmaster general Heath notes nationwide demand for free rural mail delivery. Congressman Overstreet secures bass and perch for streams near Indianapolis with two shipments planned to White River and Sugar Creek in Johnson County.
A cache of brief notes reports Mark Hanna labeled as the American king-maker by the London Chronicle. Other items mention Clara Ward Rigo planning a Cairo society journal, and a Chicago kidnapping verdict against Mrs. Ingersoll and John Collins.
A historic note mentions the Grand Hotel Café offering meals in the city. The piece quotes a proverb about ill days and endorses Hood's Sarsaparilla as a remedy when someone feels off or seriously ill.
July 3 to 6 sale period offers seven dollar sixty cent Detroit and return fares via C H and D. Good to return until August 15. Three regular trains each direction. Tickets available at 26 West Washington Street and Union Station. Readers urged to consult The Sun’s liners on the seventh page.
Vandalia and Pennsylvania Lines offer low round trip rates to California and Pacific coast points with flexible routes and stop overs. Through tourist sleeping cars to Los Angeles will depart St. Louis June 27 July 3 5 and 6 with connections via Kansas City. For reservations contact Geo D Maxfield Indianapolis Indiana.
The I D and W railway runs a special July Fourth train to Bloomingdale Glens from Union station at 7 30 a m and returns the same day. Round trip fare includes back between Marshall and the Glens and costs 1 50. The service also serves Shades of Death and Montezuma locations.
Advertises round trip tickets at one fare between all stations and to points on other railroads within 200 miles, valid July 3 and 4 1899, with return through July 7 1899. Includes Springfield and central Illinois destinations.
GUADALAJARA Mexico July 3 The contagion of trust formations in the United States has reached Mexico. The cigarette manufacturers' trust has been formed and movement is on to combine all the breweries. The capital will be $5,900,000.
A L Bennett died Sunday morning at his home 6 Bates Street of exhaustion after three years invalidity. He was 49 and came to Indianapolis in 1875 to work for the Indianapolis and Peru railroad.
Rochester New York reports 2000 Canadian troops will march in the July 4 parade and participate in celebrations. The announcement confirms international participation in the event.
A wheat field at Belmont street and Big Four tracks was burned Sunday noon due to an engine spark. Charles Girton's stable, occupied by Charles Tompkins at 268 West Twelfth Street, burned Sunday morning. Loss estimated at 100 dollars. A second blaze at Albert Darth's home 112 West Arizona Street sparked by a shooting-cracker fire drew fire department attention Sunday.
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