Investigation Stagnates Amid Political Pressure in Marion County
The Sun urges county officials to complete a full audit of the auditor and treasurer as investigators claim major misdeeds. It warns that political leaders from both parties push to halt the inquiry and cites potential vast unexposed funds. The piece calls for legislative intervention if local officials resist, and notes fundraising efforts by Lion Bass post and The Indianapolis News to support patriotic causes.
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Marion County
SUN
Lion Bass Post
Fort Wayne
Gen. Lawton
Indianapolis News
Lion Bass Post Fund
Independent municipal ticket eyed in Marion County race
The article cites an independent path for mayor amid scrutiny of county offices. It refers to Tom Montgomery nicknamed Slug 6 for his municipal dealings and notes Pugh’s silence as a bystander in a tense political landscape.
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Tom Montgomery
Slug 6
Notable quotes from figures in politics and press
A batch of remarks from various public figures includes Albert Sahm defending free silver, Luther Polen humor about theatrical travelers, and John Wingate noting Beveridge's political travels. Others discuss journalism, mining strikes, legal questions, and the press landscape, reflecting a snapshot of contemporary opinion and debate.
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Albert Sahm
Vic Backus
Vic
Texas
Luther Polen
Union Station
Harry B. Smith
Justice Brewer
Francis M. Dice
John Wingate
Beveridge
Clarence W. Nichols
New York
John B. Mitchell
Ienry M. Dowling
Isaac M. Jordan
West
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Chicago
Cincinnati
W. HH. H. Miller
Henry Clay Allen
Daniel Waite Howe
James M. Teathers
Robert Scott
Opinions On Newspapers And Public Events From Local Forum
Quotes from residents on the newspaper scene Sunday baseball and council rail project. George Barlow favors The Sun forming a Republican paper. William Knight supports thorough study of the elevated track ordinance. O B Orton jokes about the police court desk. Hugo Hearsch notes Epworth league goals at their convention.
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A-Dem
THE
SUN
George Barlow
Indianapolis
William Knight
Council Railroad Committee
O. B. Orton
Hugo Hearsch
Epworth League
Christian Endeavor
Detroit
Fine Point for Justice Nickerson Weighs Attachability
Judge Nickerson weighs whether Claud C. Jones’s goods are attachable after a $199 judgment and federal bankruptcy exemption of $200. The case questions if assets can be seized despite bankruptcy proceedings and a prior adjudication.
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Nickerson
Claud C. Jones
Jones
Squire
Incubator Worries Hen Breeding Season Recap
A collection of brief snippets notes various topics from publishers on brooding hens, tobacco sales to Spain, insurance sermons, and comments on Aguinaldo and Wheeler in the Philippines. Each item reflects contemporary concerns and lighter editorial quips from multiple papers.
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Evansvile Courier
Spain
Muncie News
Chicago
Lfe Insurance
Peru
Aguinaldo
Uncle Sam
Joe Wheeler
Philippines
Wheeler
Noblesville Democrat
Luzon
Mercury
Goshen Times
England
Longfellow
Tennyson
Tipton Advocate
Electric railway survey underway to Plainfield
Surveyors began work on the right of way for the electric railway to Plainfield and D. M. Ransdell asserts the line will be built. They have reached Indianapolis to map the Martinsville Waverley Indianapolis route as material advances with company formations.
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Plainfield
D. M. Ransdell
Indianapolis
Martinsville, Waverley & Indianapolis Electric Railway
Sunday Church Services in City Churches
Central Christian Rev A B Philputt leads 10:30 service and Detroit convention echoes in evening. Central Ave M E Rev C G Lasby 10:30 only. First Presbyterian Union service with First Baptist 10:45 led by Rev M L Haines. Second Presbyterian Rev Clifford McBride 11. Mayer chapel Rev McBride 7:30. Memorial Presbyterian Rev Frank Q Ballard 10:30 and 5:30.
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Central Christian
A. B. Philputt
Echo of Detroit
Central Ave
M. E
C. CG. Lasby
First Presbyterian
First Baptist
M. L. Haines
Second Presbyterian
Clifford McBride
Mayer Chapel
McBride
Memorial Presbyterian
Frank Q. Ballard
Rumbles of the Rails Briefs and Railway Notes
Heavy shipments of steel rails head west while local roads move 10 100 bushels of wheat. Burlington tests acetylene lighting for cars. Central passenger association to transport deceased as ordinary baggage with checks on first class fares. Wabash plans a Detroit to Toledo short line in expectation of Indiana supreme court annulling its lease with Eel River road.
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Burlington
Central Passenger Association
Wabash Road
Detroit
Toledo
Indiana Supreme Court
Eel River Road
Swirl of Society Adds Summer Notes at Winona Visit
Mrs. Joseph Rilus Fastman spends the summer at Winona while Miss Georgia McDermott of Cincinnati visits her sister Mrs. Raymond B. Van Camp. A German house concert Friday drew a large crowd under a porch due to threatening weather. Mrs John W. Jones hosted a perch party for 30 to meet Miss Koenecke of Brooklyn visiting Mrs W A Vail. Rev E A Hanley of Chicago will preach at College-aven Baptist Church. He and his mother will stay with Mrs Armstrong at 1533 Broadway. The Mannerchor ladies’ society held a Friday afternoon gathering at Mrs Paul H Krauss’s home. In the evening Messrs Faul and Fred Krauss hosted the Cleon club board members.
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Joseph Rilus Fastman
Winona
Georgia McDermott
Cincinnati
Raymond B. van Camp
John W. Jones
You Are Invited To Try The .8un News Seventh Page
A compact invitation notes the seventh page of The .8un News showcases popular items and feature stories. It invites readers to explore sections likely including columns, events, and reader notices.
Town Talk notes and local incidents in Greenfield
Nee Marion county democracy plans a visit to Greenfield on July 27 for Bryan's speech. Capt Tarleton of Company H, 158th Indiana, promoted to first lieutenant in the new army for the Philippines. E J Johnson of Philadelphia injures foot jumping a Brightwood train. two toes amputated. John Poole, colored, drank carbolic acid but survived. he is recovering. DePauw University art and music school announcements for 1899 1900 list nine music faculty and three art faculty. Lincoln veterans club telegraphs to Kentucky Republicans praising the St Louis platform except for the un American civil service plank.
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Nee
Marion County Democracy
Greenfield
Bryan
DePauw University
Club of Lincoln Veterans
Kentucky
St. Louis
Religious Meeting At Dr Bye’s New Residence
An all day religious gathering will take place Sunday at the corner of Eleventh Street and North Capitol Ave in Dr Bye’s new residence. Eminent persons from abroad will attend and a good time is expected. Everyone is invited, bring dinners and stay all day.
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Eleventh St
N. Capitol Ave
Union Pacific Overland Route Promises Scenic Travel
Advertises the Union Pacific Overland Route with Rocky Mountain fishing hunting hot springs curative waters in Utah Idaho and scenic retreats across Colorado Wyoming and California. Highlights Palace Sleeping Cars dining and library cars and year round service with agents in Cincinnati and Indianapolis for timetables and tickets.
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Union Pacific
Rocky Mountain
Wyoming
Great Salt Lake
Guyer
Hailey Hot Springs
Utah
Hot Springs
Soda Springs
Idaho
Colorado
California
Oregon
A. G. Sherman
Gen
Pass
T. WV. P. RE. RB. Co
Carew Bldg
Cincinnati
J. H. June
Trav
Union Pacific Railroad Company
Jackson Place
Indianapolis
Ind
New Upright Planes at Wulschner's
Advertises uprights for sale at Wulschner's 128 130 North Pennsylvania Street with a payment plan of ten dollars down and monthly installments.
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Wulschner
Pennsylvania-st
Full Meal for 10 Cents Offered Daily
Advertisement states a business lunch served daily from 4 a.m. to 2 p.m. priced at 10 cents with a ladies' lunch on the second floor at Ormonde 16 West Pearl Street.
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Our
Ormonde
W. Pearlst
Record of a restaurant chain and a travel note
A historical note describes a chain that started in 1875 and ran ten Indianapolis restaurants. It praises a standout for aWednesday breakfast at 25 N Illinois, then mentions R M Foster and a vacation ad. It also instructs writing the Colorado Midland Railroad General Passenger Agent in Denver for maps and views to plan travel.
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Indianapolis
Illinois
R. M. Foster
Colorado Midland Railroad
Denver
Low-rate tourist tickets offered to Mackinac and lake resorts
Promotional notice announces low-rate tourist tickets to Mackinac, Petoskey, Bay View and other lake resorts. Sleeper cars run from Indianapolis daily at 7:10 p.m. Service includes through sleepers to Mackinac and Detroit.
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Pennsylvania
Mackinac
Petoskey
Bay View
Lake Resorts
Detroit
Indianapolis
W. Richardson
Special train excursion with baggage car and sleepers
Special train with baggage car through coaches and sleepers leaves at 10 45 a m Tickets good for ten days Stop over at Lake Chautauqua on return For space in sleepers and information address Geo W Hayler D P A
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Lake Chautauqua
Geo. W. Hayler, D. P. A
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the Sun
Ohiost
Indianapoli
Alley University
Maj.Richards
School of Chemistry
Marion Jounty
Recorder’s Office
Sentinel
Mayor
County
Marion
Anagolismn
Pugh
A. F. Knotts
Hammond
Rensselaer
Chas
Lt. Wilson
M. H. de Young
San Francisco Chronicle
A. A. Young
Taggart
T. J. Carter
L. G. Rothchild
United States
Hoosevelt
Merrill Moores
State Board of Medical Registration and Examination
Allen
Denny
W. B. Clarke
John Rochford
Quigley
Spirit OF the State Press
Lectric Line News
Hood
Charles S. Tarleton
158Th Indiana
E. J. Johnson
Philadelphia
Brightwood
City Hospital
John Poole
Morris
West St
Senate Ave
Louis Housand
Alica Wallace
W. Eleventh St
Adeline Eller
Olivest
Richard Hopkins
Chamberlain’s
Charles Holzhauer
Newark
N. J
Hou
Louisville
M. Bronson
Jos. R. Adams
Hudson Street
Old
New
Almdag
Aldag Paint and Varnish CO
Washington St
Moses Optical CO
Rip
Pennsylvania St
I. M. Rowe
Optician
Indiana
Dental College
Department OF Dentistry
University OF Indianapolis
Delaware and
Ohio St
Tod
Paul E. Hulsman
Meridian St
Decatur
Michigan
Lake Maxinkuckee
Pennsylvania Lines
Hamilton
Physicians and Surgeons
W. B. Fletcher
Alabama St. P
Niagara Falls
Eric R. R
Aurora
Lawrenceburg
J. A. Sutcliffe
NUT & Cereal Food CO
Phone 2
Adam Forepaugh
Sells Brothers
Madison Square Garden
New York City
Congress OF Champions
H. Huder
Washington-sts
Fairbank
Late ‘Symphony Orchestra
Frank W. McKee
Coldewey & Co
S. Delaware
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