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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1899
Page
4
A disputed resolution in the Indiana assembly regarding use of capitol buildings and grounds draws critique. The custodian, backed by Governor, handles practicability while church leaders warn against misuse of political power to penalize opponents. Local observers urge restraint and focus on community interests.
Mr. Appel of Gregory & Appel appointed by the city to audit the Indianapolis Gas Company books. The firm also handles rental of the Majestic Building owned by the gas company. Tension grows as critics threaten Mr. Appel regardless of the facts.
The Journal presents a portrait of a local official defending governance against alleged collusion. It cites evidence of transparency, while critics call the administration dishonest and accuse it of pressing a government agenda for private gain.
A parade of ill matched metaphors and anecdotes fills a parliamentary session as MPs mock rhetoric and recall odd incidents. The piece recaps lines from B L Cohen and others, Lord Curzon, Murnaghan, and a tale of a Pennsylvania railroad worker whose rise came from a lucky exchange with Col. Scott. It also mentions Justin McCarthy, Gov. Ogiesby, and assorted humorous episodes from newspapers.
Bids on the Premier steel plant are deemed too low by Judge Allen with a final ruling set for Tuesday. William J. Carlin of Pittsburg submitted the highest bid at $125,100 amid ongoing litigation since 1893 connected to receiver John E. McGettigan and Charles W. DePauw.
A collage of editorials from small papers mocks national issues and figures. References include anti administration criticism over volunteers rumors and a note on royalist Anna Gould in Paris. Whisky sales near South Carolina borders and Democratic search for a paramount issue also appear.
The Buffaloes benefit performances start next Thursday at The Park with a 50 member vaudeville bill led by Mc Carver Reed and McCarver Harry Fidler John Rucker Harry Waters Bailey Kirk and other pros. Comedy sketches songs dances cake walks and more fill the program. Seats go on sale. one matinee next Saturday. three nights plus matinee test The capacity will be tested.
Four freight cars plunged from a bridge at Pacific Missouri and fell into the river with no injuries reported. Other notes include the Prince of Wales set to attend July Anglo American games in London and Carl Tass and son George Tass of Norfolk Virginia convicted for circulating counterfeit half dollars. General Leonard Wood to bring his wife and three children from Santiago to Long Branch. A liquefied air company is incorporated in Trenton New Jersey with capital of 125000 dollars. Torpedo boat Stringham launched in Wilmington Delaware. Cruiser Raleigh taken out of commission for extensive repairs. G I Reiff, 14 year old American jockey racing in England, threatens Ted Sloane in popularity after three wins last week.
Miss Barbara H Langhorne of Cornell avenue will travel to Moores Hill college on Tuesday to sing at the commencement. A social hour follows Miss Mary Fields reading at Tabernacle church Monday night in which she will be presented. The marriage of Miss Christine Webking and Otto H Schulz of Milwaukee occurred Sunday at 5 p.m. at the bride’s home on New Jersey street. Rev Frederick Wambsgauss officiated. The bridal gown was white satin with point lace and an orange blossom veil. Supper was served under a large tent on the lawn.
Belt handled 18 546 cars last week with 20 342 loaded and 5 801 empties. The Chicago division plans 117 miles of double track. CMA Hughart began a Grand Rapids and Indiana inspection tour as T W Lee may take over the Western passenger association presidency. The Pennsylvania will spend hundreds of thousands on flint gravel from Lafayette beds for use on the Panhandle and P F W Three spectres threaten baby's life Cholera infantum dysentery diarrhoea. Dr Fowler extracts Wild Strawberry to aid recovery.
National Educational Association plans in Los Angeles on July 1 1889 with Union Pacific providing a greatly reduced round trip fare plus two cents. Service praised at the 1898 Washington convention includes palace sleeping cars dining options and free reclining chairs. For tickets stopovers and the illustrated Overland Route guide contact A G Sherman in Cincinnati or J H June in Indianapolis.
Classified notices list sewing machines and fabrics with contact details for Jos. C. Pfleger at 332 E Washington St. Progress laundry offers services. H. La SHUTE advertises rock-faced stone imitation for old brick buildings at 34 Talbot block.
Travel notices list low excursion dates across cities including St Louis Los Angeles Philadelphia Detroit Richmond and Seashore with June July August schedules and requests to contact agents for details W W Richardson D P A
The Herald of Glasgow lauds New York Central's Four-Track Series railway guides for their American scenery and exceptional pictures. A free illustrated catalogue with reviews, maps, and etchings is offered by George H. Daniels at Grand Central Station to any address on receipt of two two-cent stamps.
The Scenic Line of the World offers two distinct Rocky Mountain routes with all through tickets through Colorado Utah and New Mexico for transcontinental travelers. Direct line to Cripple Creek markets the gold camp with double daily Pullman palace and tourist sleeping cars between Denver San Francisco Los Angeles and Denver Portland. Best line to Utah Idaho Montana Oregon and Washington via the Ogden Gateway with S K Hooper along with G P L T A in Denver for illustrated pamphlets.
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