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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1899
Page
4
The Indianapolis postoffice lists subscription rates in advance for city and other zones. Rates include per year three dollars, six months at a reduced price, and monthly options. The notice appears in the June 10 1899 issue with office telephones and building details.
A letter campaign accuses the Board of Works of stalling on a pavement contract in Delaware Street to shield asphalt interests. Citizens press for a proven block pavement, warning of opposition if the project veers toward a creosoting firm with questionable credentials and no proven work. The row touches city ethics, investigators’ findings, and calls for court scrutiny over county funds and management. Public officials face scrutiny as lawmakers, indictments, and local media weigh in on governance and accountability.
The brief dispatch cites remarks by Fred Funston of Kansas and James J. Jeffries of California praising vigor and victory as they push the west against the world. The mayor is urged to appoint an expert to audit the Indianapolis gas company. Secretary Gage defends a civil service order and is mocked for inaction with a sharp quip about lime.
A compilation of remarks from Geo Knox Miss Grace Duvall Cash Hadley Dr Franklin Hays Lycurgus McCormack and others covers opinions on Epworth league fundraising church conduct journalism trust battles theater plans and municipal affairs. The long list reflects cross section of public sentiment on culture governance and daily life.
An American woman with little public knowledge of her status, she reflects Thorough English tastes. She is daughter of Boston historian John Motley and received an education of the most thorough kind.
Citizens argue for sidewalks built along the property line, contending the curbside walk is the nicest feature and would improve the city’s appearance, while skeptics forecast the proposal’s defeat.
A collage of short editorials and quips from multiple papers laments windless topics in harmony, mocks war coverage in the Philippines, and parries with jokes on free silver and Cuban gun numbers. It notes trusts failing, beer in the Philippines, and American beer leading arrivals without a cohesive story.
First baptist Children's day at 10 45 Song service 7 45 College ave baptist Rev E A Hanley 10 45 and 7 45 Central christian Prof Edward Scrib ner Ames 10 45 Song service 7 45 Christ episcopal Rev A J Graham 10 45 and 7 30 St Pauls episcopal Rev G A Car stensen 10 45 and 4 30 Central ave M E Rev C C Lasby 10 30 Children's day 7 45 Meridian st M E Rev Wm A Quayle 10 35 and 7 45 First presbyterian Rev M L Haines 10 43 only Second presbyterian Rev J A Milburn 11 00 and 4 60 Mayer chapel Rev Clifford McBride 7 30 Tabernacle presbyterian Rev J Cum ming Smith 10 45 only W Washington st chapel Rev W B Dunham 7 30
A long list of produce and grocery items with prices including green beans at 1.25 per unit, onions at 2.50 per barrel, strawberries at 1.10 to 1.25 per quart, and a wide range of canned vegetables, canned fruits, fish, seeds, and grains. Includes various brands and measurements and notes on regional salmon and other regional items.
A string of items reports Franz Josef Jenik seeking 1000 damages after a street car shock. Attorney Wiltsie awarded 350 for Maud Goodin case. State Sunday school convention set for June in Columbus. Delia Smith seeks separation from Samuel after alleged domestic incident. Gadger Creek Mining v Schmidt dismissed as jury instruction nears. Surgeon General Sternberg visited Denison. once led army medical department in the Spanish War. Brightwood water mains extension debated amid capacity concerns. Supreme Court upholds bond dispute over gravel road bonds in Benton county. Plymouth church audience hears School No. render Wagnerian works with soloists Bessie Wolf Bert Conway Elma Igelman Newton and Willys Kent on organ.
A column of social happenings lists Mrs. Jesse Overstreet and others at homes on North Pennsylvania and College avenues. Engagements include Oscar Matthews to Miss Florence Hern on June 1. Various clubs, picnics, luncheons, and birthday observances are noted along with a health advertisement for Hood's Sarsaparilla and Hood's Pills.
Beginning Sunday June 4 passengers may depart Indianapolis daily at 7 15 a m aboard the Vandalia Line with arrivals in Kansas City at 9 15 p m the same day and Denver at 6 20 p m the following evening Inquire at the ticket agent located at corner Washington and Illinois streets and Union Station
Fragmentary OCR text notes a request about yard loss or removal of great oaks. No clear names, dates, or organizations are readable to establish a full item. The readable fragment suggests a nuisance or property issue but lacks actionable details.
Two special fast trains leave Union Station at 7:15 a.m. and return at 6:25 p.m. The notice advertises baseball games Cincinnati versus Cleveland and Louisville, with two games for admission. Laundry ad mentions collars and cuffs priced at 14c.
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