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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1899
Page
4
Resignation of Alger provokes mixed view as public pressure yields his withdrawal. Commentary notes his leadership during Cuba and Philippines conflicts, criticizes war bureau issues, and discusses wider political consequences for Indiana and national figures.
A collection of anecdotes and scraps describes railway workers delivering tragic news to widows, famous writers Kipling and Hardy in social mischief, a Maori king tale, language flubs in Manila, and a German emperor joke. The items mix sensational lore, travel notes, and light humor from London papers and Manila Freedom with brief captions.
The St Pauls church ladies hosted a Wednesday reception to welcome Mrs and Miss Carstensen who lived abroad. Hostesses H S New Corella Taylor and Mary Winter held circus parties and later suppers. Mrs H O Pantzer hosted a garden party for sister Mrs Louis Burckhardt bride arriving from Germany. Mollie Wheat and County Clerk David Watson wed in Terre Haute while Miss Marie Todd married Dr James R Waterman of Buffalo New York at the bride’s home with elaborate decor and gown details.
A collage of quirky remarks from various papers cites Kentucky stubbornness and a punctured bicycle trust label, notes a Russian tornado near Nikolajewskoje, and mentions Epworth leaguers in Indianapolis. It also covers Aguinaldo versus Gen Otis and Manila correspondents wary of yellow journalism amid Roosevelt’s round robin context.
Mr A Sanders of Conconut Grove Florida reports a severe diarrhoea outbreak in the area. He was cured by four doses of Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy and has recommended it to others who call it the best medicine they have used. For sale by all druggists.
Pedro Oriza, once cabin boy and bugler on Vizcaya in Admiral Cervera's fleet, deserts Spain and enlists in the United States Navy. He had been with a group to be transported home, escaped, and now works in a grocery store while serving in the American armed forces.
A letter from Lew Wallace supporters urges President to appoint him secretary of war if Alger retires. They cite his two war experiences, tactician reputation, and lawyer-soldier stature as a muster stroke for the administration. Beveridge supporters seen. Fairbanks support uncertain. Funeral Carriages $2. Best service, Frank Bird Transfer Company.
A poem blames The Bun for claiming the late County Attorney Brown is alive noting the irony of officials avoiding the grave. It laments public servants passing by Andray’s resting place and urges letting him sleep on, even on his salary.
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