Subscription rates and office contacts for The Sun
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Landis Attacks Alger Backers in Indiana Circles
Indianapolis July 28 1899 Congressman Landis sparred with critics of ex Secretary Alger. He hinted the president lacked nerve to back Alger in trouble while railing against Alger's alleged crimes. Landis remains a talkative figure with few backers in Indiana amid disputes over cabinet integrity.
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Landis
Alger
Congress
Indiana
Johnson
City Politics and Water Plans Stir Election Year
A long critique notes the water company may lay 80 000 feet of pipe before season end and argues city purchase would have saved money. It accuses officials of vote buying with public works and calls for accountability. It references revival attempts for Premier steel, political maneuvering, and figures like Carlin Griffiths and Morss.
Streetcar Elevation Sparks Indianapolis City Debate
An editorial urges Indianapolis to act to remove a dangerous steel barrier between the North and South sides. It criticizes officials, notes the push for streetcar track elevation, and cautions against haste. The piece also mentions fundraising, a post office site, spitting ordinances, and a bridge proposal at Central Ave.
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Indianapoli
Indianapolis Voices Reveal Political and Social Quirks
A compilation of quotes from officials, citizens, and travelers discusses Indiana politics, party competition, local governance, and everyday concerns. Perspectives range from Republican hopes and candidate opinions to safety, health, and personal insurance advice.
Townmen Share Opinions on Race, Politics, and Press
Residents express views on mayoral prospects, race relations, and the evolving newspaper industry. Quotes highlight John Allen's potential, Indianapolis race temperance, carriage versus automobile trends, and miners' federal court concerns alongside newsroom standards.
Arithmetic of War Secretaries From 1789 to 1897
A historical tally shows the 50 men who held the Secretary of War post, noting that 23 had legal training and many were college graduates. The list records each secretary’s state, appointment year, and profession, ranging from soldiers and surgeons to lawyers and editors.
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Alger
Elihu Root
Henry Knox
Massachusetts
Timothy Pickering
James McHenry
Maryland
John Marshall
Virginia
Samuel Dexter
Roger Griswold
Connecticut
Henry Dearborn
William Iwustic
John Armstrong
New York
James Monroe
William H. Crawford
Georgia
Isaac Shelby
Kentucky
George Graham
John C. Calhoun
South Carolina
Quotable snippets from Indiana papers
A collection of brief quotes from several papers including New Harmony Register Marion Chronicle Nappanee News Kokomo News White County Democrat and Muncie News. The items comment on politics reform potato business and wartime leadership with satirical tone.
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New Harmony Register
Bryan
Marion Chronicle
Nappanee News
Senate
Gen. Alger
Pingree
Kokomo News
White County
Billy
Mason
Muncie
Sunday Church Services Listed by Local Congregations
Central Ave M E offers 10:30 service led by Rev H A Gobin. Central Christian and College Ave Baptist both hold 10:45 services, Han ley and Han ley serving respectively with 10:45 and 7:45. Mayor chapel Presbyterian 7:30 led by Rev Clifford McBride. Roberts Park M E at 11:00 with Rev C B Bacon and 7:45 by Rev Samuel Freuder of Chicago. Tabernacle Presbyterian 10:45 led by Rev W B Dunham. West Washington St chapel 7:30 also Dunham. First Presbyterian 10:45 in union service with First Baptist. Rev John Newman from Tennessee.
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Central-ave
M. BE
H. A. Gobin
Central Christian
A. B. Philputt
College-ave
Baptist
E. A. Hanley
Mayor Chapel
Presbyterian
Clifford McBride
Roberts Park
M. E
C. BE. Bacon
Samuel Freuder
Chicago
Tabernacle Presbyterian
W. B. Dunham
W. Washington St
Dunham
First Presbyterian
John Newman
Tennessee
First Baptist
Pope Likely to Lead New Bicycle Combine
C F Smith of the Indiana bicycle company says Col Albert A Pope of the Pope company will be president of the new bicycle combine not A G Spaulding. Smith travels to New York next week to finalize the steel tube trust absorbing Indiana Western Wheel Works Gormally and Jeffery Albany Ind Auburn Pa into Shelby tube company for bicycle production.
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C. F. Smith
Indiana Bicycle Company
Col
Albert A. Pope
Pope Company
New Bicycle Combine
A. G. Spaulding
Mr. Spaulding
Mr. Smith
New York
Steel Tube Trust
Indiana Company
Western Wheel Works
Gormally & Jeffery
Albany
Ind
Auburn
Shelby Tube Company
Shelby, C
Bicycle Trust
LIFT THE TRACKS STIRRED BY MERIDIAN STREET GROCERS
William Rathert and Casper Doenges of Meridian street describe daily dangers crossing the tracks from their South side stores. They note delays for trains, frequent accidents, and risk to workers and customers. George Borst reports many fatalities among acquaintances and warns against sending children downtown.
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William Rathert
S. Meridian St
George F. Borst
Meridian-st. Druggist
Casper Doenges
Meridian-st. Grocer
Railway earnings and local rail subsidies noted
Receiver MacLeod reports June earnings of 3080.16 and expenses of 2461.97 for the New Albany railway. Bloomington township approves a 55000 subsidy for the Columbus Bloomington Terre Haute line. Cincinnati Louisville Vincennes railroad files incorporation papers with the secretary of state with 1,000,000 capital. Bondholders bought the B and O at a receiver sale. the new road is the reincorporated old line.
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MacLeod
New Albany Railway Company
Bloomington Township
Monroe County
Funeral Carriages Two Dollars Best Service
Frank Bird Transfer Company offers funeral carriages at two dollars with emphasis on best service.
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Frank Bird Transfer Company
Indiana missionaries and pastors speak at Bethany park gathering
Minsters led Friday and Saturday services at Bethany park drawing many attendees. Rev H R Pritchard of Indianapolis spoke on the history of Indiana missionary societies, with future sermons by Rev W J Russell of Rushville and Rev J Z Tyler of Cleveland Ohio. Acton held a Saturday cottage prayer meeting and Rev F M Westhafer gave a lecture on grandparents and descendants. Emily Fletcher of Indianapolis presented an illustrated lecture on a Cuba and Porto Rico trip.
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O. B. Orton
Pierce Norton
James W. Haughey
Tom Smock
Col. Durbin
Indiana
Cox
Lola Starry
Architect Wallingford
Tom Long
Democratic Party
M. A. Hamilton
United States
Joe Gasper
Bethany Park
H. R. Pritchard
Indianapolis
Indiana Missionary Societies
W. J. Russell
Rushville
J. Z. Tyler
Cleveland
Acton
F. M. Westhafer
Emily Fletcher
Cuba
Porto Rico
C. I. Fietches
Swirl of Society Receives Alpha Club Friday
Mrs. P. M. Hildebrand hosted the Alpha club Friday afternoon. R. B. Gruelle will spend August painting in Gloucester Massachusetts. Miss Mary Thompson gave a summer tea for Miss Annie Fraser Friday. Mrs. John H. Stewart and daughter Katherine sailed from New York for Europe. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Schneider entertained Friday evening for Misses Anna and Lena Fillbeck of Derver Colorado and Margaret Cooney of Springfield Massachusetts.
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P. M. Hildebrand
Alpha Club
R. B. Gruelle
Gloucester
Mass
Mary Thompson
Annie Fraser
John H. Stewart
Katherine
New York
Europe
Charles Schneider
Anna and
Lena Fillbeck
Derver
Colo
Margaret Cooney
Springfield
DECATUR SPECIAL TRAIN TO UNION STATION SOON
Special train runs Sunday July 30 1899 from Union station at 7:00 a.m. to Decatur and returns leaving Decatur at 6:30 p.m. The trip is via L D W Ry and departs from Decatur on the morning run and returns in the evening.
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Union Station
Decatur
Dedication trip to St Anne’s Church by Big Four
Special train departs Union station at 7:45 a m for Lafayette return at 7:30 p m. Round trip ticket priced at 1.00 with electric cars at Lafayette depot to Soldiers Home Tecumseh Trail and scenic Wabash River area. Tickets may be sold to intermediate points. office contact 1 E Washington St and Union Station. H M Bronson A G P A.
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Lafayette
St. Anne’s
Union Station
Tecumseh Trail
Indiana
Wabash River
E. Washingtonst
H. M. Bronson
Vacation in the Mountains Guide by Colorado Midland R R
The General Passenger Agent of the Colorado Midland Railroad offers maps views and descriptive matter to help travelers plan mountain trips. Explore routes stations and scenic highlights to determine where to go for the perfect mountain vacation.
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Colorado Midland Railroad
Denver
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News
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G. H. Ashley
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Robert 8. Taylor
John R. Pearson
Joseph Jefferson
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Alice Reisicker
Jesse M. LaFollette
John B. Mitchell
H. H. Hanna
Washington
James Barbour
Peter B. Porter
John H. Eaton
Lewis Cass
Michigan
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Joel R. Poinsett
John Bell
John McLean
Ohio
John C. Spencer
James M. Porter
Pennsylvania
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Willam N. Marcy
George W. Crawford
Edward Bates
Missouri
Charles M. Conrad
Louisiana
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Mississippi
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Joseph Holt
Simon Cameron
Edwin M. Stanton
U. S&s. Grant
Illinois
Lorenzo Thomas
John M. Schofield
John A. Rawlins
Illnois
Wiliam T. Sherman
William W. Belkway
Iowa
Alphonso Taft
James Don Cameron
George W. McCrary
Alexander Ramsey
Minnesota
Robert T. Lincoln
William C. Endicott
Redfield Proctor
Vermont
Stephen B. Elkins
West Virginia
Daniel S. Lamont
Russell A. Alger
Spirit OF the State Press
Pope
R. R. Rumblings
New Haven
Pettis Dry Goods
Pacific Coast
Peoria
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Union Depot
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Physicians and Surgeons
W. B. Fletcher
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Hudson Street
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Washington St
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Pat Ata Ie
Pennsylvania St
J. M. Rowe
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Acton and Bethany
Hood
Paul E. Hulsman
Meridian St
Niagara Falls
Michigan Central
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