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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1899
Page
4
The Sun provides telephones for editorial and business offices and lists subscription rates outside the city. It notes mailing status and agent recruitment, with terms for yearly, six month, and monthly payments and where to address communications and inquiries.
Indianapolis July 24 1899 The Sun criticizes Prosecutor Pugh for his explanation of a water works contract with Hill paid 2000, arguing the Board of Public Works violated the charter and that previous court rulings forbid contracts without funds on hand. The piece questions accountability and hints at political interference and broader city issues.
The text notes insomnia sufferers advised to consult and mentions Pugh and Ruckelshaus as un wakeables. It claims the Epworth convention was a great success and reports no one died of grief over Alger's departure.
A compilation of Henry Ward Beecher era style essays critiquing eternal punishment praising open-minded inquiry and enduring love. It covers views on childhood laughter love life and death with admonitions for a compassionate rational faith.
Harry W. Essmann of Indianapolis, just arrived in San Francisco from the Philippines, says U S soldiers lack confidence in General Otis and doubts ten years can conquer Aguinaldo. He criticizes the commander for allowing Springfield rifles while Krag-Jorgensens exist. Essmann, a former corporal in Battery H, Third Artillery, lives in Indianapolis.
Bishop Galloway and Rev. Workman address crowds at Central Ave M church and Meridian St M E church, urging steadfast convictions, religious joy, and upright living to strengthen character, economy, and national leadership. Ministers from Toronto and Kentucky warn against excitement over wealth and moral compromise.
A collection of editorials from Covington Sullivan Times Covington Friend Rising Sun Recorder Logansport Reporter and Stark County Democrat discuss Gen Alger resignation capitulation and public reaction to military leaders and coinage pelagic sealing debates. The tone is critical and observant.
Miss Nellie Griffin travels to Martinsville while Miss Ella Byrnie enjoys a Michigan vacation. Col Harry B Smith and wife visit Atlantic City. Dr W M Wright plans Millersville ride and supper. Engagement announced for Miss Nina E Gipe and Carl J Prinzler. Mr and Mrs J H Alexander return from southern Indiana trip. Henry and Mrs Pierce prep eastward summer plans then New York winter. A garden party was hosted by Mr and Mrs Percy Johnson and Mrs Pauline Kistner at the Johnson home.
The Dreyfus court martial will open in Rennes on August 7. United Irish American society forms in New York to oppose imperialism. Twenty three marriage licenses issued Sunday at St Joseph Michigan to Chicago couples. Percy Ives, Detroit artist, painting a portrait of Secretary Alger for the war department. Col Robert G Ingersoll’s remains viewed in Dobbs Ferry New York. Governor Tanner of Illinois hunting in Colorado killed a deer out of season. Monona lake assembly at Madison asks McKinley to prohibit liquor sales in army camps.
Canadian government will not have its telegraph line completed to Dawson. Prospectors leave Dawson City by the hundred for Nome the new gold field. The steamer Rosalia arrives at Vancouver with 250 passengers and 110000 dollars in gold dust. At St Michaels 40 small steamers for sale from unsuccessful prospectors. Sunflower mining company members of Kansas stranded at St Michaels on their way home. Several died of scurvy.
J. B. Wickoff former postmaster of Rainsville is under arrest in Lafayette on a 320.48 shortage while in office. He admits he started wrong and is identified as a former village school teacher.
A vintage testimonial-like line asserts that constant domestic care causes sleeplessness loss of appetite and nervousness but Hood's Sarsaparilla brings a wonderful change with purer blood good appetite and steadier nerves.
N G Frederick Sturm brother of Gen Sturm says bonds held by John C Hassard against the Mexican government are worthless issued by an unrecognized faction. He doubts Hassards claims will burden J P Morgan and Co which hold the new Mexican bond issue.
About 1,000 people attended the Sunday service at Bethany Park while the Epworth League convention drew crowds away. J. B. Sidener of Indianapolis led the Sunday school with several Indianapolis teachers. A cool breeze and pleasant weather marked the day. A local advert ends with a cure claim for itching piles via Dean's Ointment.
The schedule for the Acton Camp Meeting runs July 25 to August 17, 1899 with 50 cent round trip fare. Weekday trains depart Indpls at 7 00 am 10 50 am 5 30 pm and reach Acton at 7 26 am 11 20 am 6 00 pm. Return from Acton at 8 50 am 10 43 am 6 08 pm 11 21 pm. Sunday trains depart Indpls at 9 00 am 1 30 pm 6 00 pm and reach Acton at 9 25 am 2 00 pm 6 27 pm. Further details at Big Four offices No 1 East Washington street and Union Station.
There are many retreats along the Union Pacific line with fishing in Rocky Mountain streams hunting in Wyoming bathing in Great Salt Lake curative waters at Guyer Hailey Hot Springs Utah Hot Springs and Soda Springs Idaho and daily year round Palace Sleeping Cars Buffet Smoking and Library Cars Dining Cars and Ordinary Sleeping Cars with meals a la carte. For timetables or information contact local agents or J H June Trav Pass Agent Indianapolis.
A Sunday excursion from Lafayette offers a $1.00 round trip with a special train at 7:43 a.m. from Union station and return at 7:30 p.m. Electric cars will carry excursionists to the Soldiers Home and Tecumseh Trail on the Wabash river retreat. Tickets to intermediate points at corresponding rates sold at Big Four office 1 KE Washington St and Union station.
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