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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1899
Page
4
Notices outline how to contact the editor and business manager for publication and advertising queries. Readers are urged to report issues obtaining The Sun promptly and to indicate if rates should be forwarded to reading agents.
An item showing subscription prices outside the city in advance for annual six months and monthly terms. The text includes a telephone placeholder and a partial contact line with an Indianapolis date of July 22, 1899.
The piece reviews Robert Green Ingersoll's life and beliefs, noting his agnosticism, oratorical fame, and humane final views on death. It also critiques local politics, street openings, and government sites, urging thorough city planning and ridicule of officials in a trenchant Indiana press voice.
A compendium of quotes from Harry Rouse Ed Eickhoff Fred Shepard John Thomson Willie Beach Robert Scott John B Cockrum Judge Charles E Cox Anthony Ward Al Joyce Sergeant John Lowe Attorney O B Orton W Scott MooreDr BE D Clark W T Durbin and John Wingate featuring political tips weather notes court opinions and industry remarks from a public forum.
A collection of quotes from Indianapolis figures discusses party loyalties, mayoral prospects, and public service. Union views touch on streetcar issues, postmasters, county investigations, and calls for accountability in local government.
A roundup notes sensational incidents from several papers. A Kentucky dispute prompts editorial interest, a Pennsylvania shooting injures two, a Minneapolis grocer’s wife is bitten by a tarantula in bananas, and a Connecticut man explains his wedding-day absence due to intoxication with a candid, centuries-legacy excuse.
The New York Sun editorially declares the bicycle trust a certainty though noting it will take time to gauge advantages for wheelmen. It cites superior facilities for material procurement and manufacturing and predicts riders nationwide will applaud the big combination within a couple of years.
Since the convention began soldiers and sailors monument and approaches have become rest spots for visitors. Officials note high attendance with 936 people viewing the city from Miss Indiana’s foot platform. A divine observer hails the sculpture’s detail as inspiring and affordable at about 20 to 30 thousand dollars.
At Tomlinson hall a sunrise prayer meeting drew thousands as songs and testimonies overflowed the big tent. J W Graham of Toronto led a spontaneous, animated session with broad participation, including speakers from Ohio Texas and Illinois praising faith and salvation.
By taking the 7 19 p m train on the Pennsylvania line passengers reach Cleveland 7 3 the following morning Sleeping car berths available at city ticket office No 48 W Washington St
The annual seashore excursion offers a $15 round trip good 15 days to Atlantic City and popular summer resorts Cape May Anglesea Avalon Holly Beach Ocean City Sea Isle City Wildwood and Rehoboth. Special through sleepers and coaches depart Indianapolis on Thursday Aug 40 with a ten day stopover in Philadelphia. W. W. Richardson D. P. A.
Several hundred Epworthians attended a sunrise prayer meeting at Tomlinson hall at 6a.m. Dr H M DuBose led the services and invited callers from states to testify briefly. Voices from Illinois Canada Alabama Kansas and Scotland echoed as the revival prayer and hymn joined across the street.
A travel notice describes reaching Mackinac Bay View Petoskey and other lake resorts in a single overnight trip via sleepers on the Pennsylvania lines to Detroit and Mackinac with daily 7:10 p.m. departures and low rate tourist tickets.
A large audience packed the English Opera House for a lively meeting described as a rouser. The crowd, numbering around three hundred, reacted with evident interest and enthusiasm.
A brief note urging readers to consult the seventh page of THRE SUN'S Liners for guidance and practical tips. It emphasizes practical use and broad readership.
Charles Holzhauer, a Newark druggist, says Chamberlain’s cough remedy outperforms others. He calls it safe and reliable for coughs, colds, or hoarseness and notes it is sold by all druggists.
An energetic church gathering unfolds with three ministers, John A. Kumler of Illinois Wesleyan, J. B. Likly of Washington Indiana, and J. W. Maxwell of Greensburg leading the stage. In ten minutes of testimony, about 300 speakers are heard, and the crowd lingers until 7:45.
A San Francisco physician, Dr. W. W. Case, complains of illness after securing a room at eight dollars a day and relies on milk toast and a pain killer for sustenance. He quips that even Christ was denied access by the press, showcasing his famed wit while guests dine.
Amusements notes the Park theater plans a season opening with Trumpty Dumpty, a 40 performer pantomime featuring top vaudeville acts. Opening matinee is Monday, Aug. 7, with Humpty Dumpty touring for a week. J. B. Dickson organized the troupe in New York and the elaborate scenery is nearly complete.
A compilation of brief editorials and observations from multiple Indiana papers. Topics include political figures like Johnny McLean and Attorney General Taylor, party fusions and reform on divorce laws, and satirical takes on trusts, bugs, and public sentiment.
Editorials from multiple papers discuss Secretary Alger resigning under pressure from critics and press attacks. They defend his record, note bipartisan responsibility for war policy, and suggest a Michigan figure could succeed him, with a second term seen as a heavy duty and opportunity.
Charles M. Cole, wagon maker of 328 BE. McCarty, injured Saturday morning on W. Morris sr. when the horse he was driving rose on the dash and broke both bones in his lower right leg. He was taken to City hospital.
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