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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1899
Page
4
Indianapolis Sun presents a patriotic Fourth of July piece reminiscing on the founding era, with satirical and celebratory commentary about American liberty and national pride. The column riffs on Jefferson Washington and Dewey while invoking civic spirit and playful social scenes.
The traveling men rally to force the president to back the attorney-general and open legal action against trusts. They warn Republicans must act boldly or face a reckoning in the next campaign, urging uncommon speed to compel responsibility for trusts and party accountability.
The Sun reports two more citizens pledge ten dollars each to the Lawton sword fund, raising hopes the drive, aided by the newspaper, will reach the 130 mark soon. Contributors named include English Win and Henry Jameson, with others urged to join.
The News shifts from championing rapid public improvements and park spending to urging slow, necessary acts only after recent critique. It notes political maneuvering in Indianapolis and Fort Wayne, references Alger and Taggart, and suggests Democratic nominations for Edwin Pugh and John Ruckelshaus. Belgium and American miners are also mentioned.
A compilation of light quips from Indiana papers noting July pride, continued campaigns between Foraker and Kohisaat, domestic satire about Willie Vanderbilt and Willie’s wife, and curiosities about weather signs and a hypothetical Madison County expansion with Mars and Jupiter as suburbs.
A compilation of 1899 Independence Day tributes from William McKinley Benjamin Harrison Grover Cleveland and William J Bryan praising the nation’s expansion political equality and civic duty. The texts compare past struggles with present prosperity and urge patriotic unity and responsible self government.
Morning club entertained by Miss Mae Culver. J P Frenzel and wife depart for Europe Tuesday. Dr L F Page heads to Colorado this week for a hunting trip. State bar banquet Friday night at the Bates. Mrs L S Ayres and Frederick Ayres plan Europe voyage from New York Thursday. Lucia C Holliday hosted two parties Monday at Woodruff place club house for guest Miss Ayleworth of Cleveland. Margaret and Nettie Shover hosted a Monday morning historical party for Miss Howe, guest of Miss Taggart on Park Ave. Mrs John N Carey held a young people party Monday for Miss Lord of Chicago attending Miss Esther Haughey's house party.
A large private diamond collection will be shown in the window of March at 38 West Washington Street from 2 to 5 Wednesday afternoon. The event features ongoing entertainments and lectures, highlighting the property and progress of local interests.
Special trains run Sunday July 9 from Cincinnati to Union Station at 7 15 a m with return at 6 25 p m. Fast service stops only at Rushville Connersville and Hamilton. This one dollar fare offers a round trip option for travelers.
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