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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1899
Page
4
The Sun reports critics allege the Indianapolis Board of Works blocked bids from capable firms to favor an asphalt scheme connected to local figures. Editorials accuse politicians of petty spite, while calling for impartiality and accountability in decisions affecting gas pricing and public works.
The court held Bluffton school debt must be counted in assessing whether the 2 percent constitutional debt limit is exceeded. The ruling, supported by four justices, treats civil and school debts together, aiming to curb officials who run up municipal obligations.
A column teases political maneuvering in Pittsburgh era politics. It questions President Downing’s use of office for private gain and mocks Epworth league debates. It notes Democrats backing Bryan, shifting Republican support, and leaks about postoffice discussions.
Augustin Daly was famed for a single distinctive hat, a high crowned broad brimmed soft felt piece he wore on stage. The piece stood out as a signature of his long loyalty to a unique design, preserved in photographs even as fashion changed.
The Denver Times notes a visiting honor as Admiral George Dewey befriends a young escort at a social gathering. Julia Ward Howe, celebrated in Boston with family, inspires praise from R W Gilder for a life filled with public service, poetry, and motherhood. The piece ends with a paradoxical memory of ex Governor Baxter of Arkansas.
Margaret and Louise McGowan, daughters of Hugh McGowan, visit their Kansas City home and praise Indianapolis for its trees and cleanliness. They note the flat streets suit bicycles and say they prefer Kansas City, with about three weeks’ stay planned.
Mrs Susan McKernan hosts a reception at Father Bessonies home on N Meridian for his eighty fourth birthday. Despite age he remains active in daily church duties and enjoys good health. The Chapel club traditionally hosts his celebrations, with limited prior notice for invites.
At the Buf faloes Park opening Thursday night Miss Minnie Ettson Curtis Harris and Dan Washington present a novelty cake walk. Harry Fidler a well known colored vaudeville artist will supervise. About 40 performers participate. A Saturday matinee is planned.
Judge Prods Adams and Judge Leathers refused Charles C. Adams a divorce on Wednesday. He gave a vigorous free lecture and said the wife had not filed a cross complaint, so no divorce could be granted to her. The judge suggested Adams may have perjured himself. Adams admitted one drunken episode, though several witnesses disagreed.
G H Wilson a Burgettstown liveryman recalls severe stomach pains. After using Chamberlain Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy from Miller McCurdy's drug store, one dose relieved him, and he praises it as the finest stomach remedy he has used. He would not endure such suffering again.
A series of Wednesday night weddings marked by home ceremonies and elegant outfits. Ada Axum and John A. Lombard wed on Madison avenue, Carrie Overmyer tied with Richard M Holixwood on Beaty street, Sarah E Butler wed Dr. Joseph Raycroft in a quiet ceremony, Laura M Carothers joined Dr. Ernest Reyer at N Meridian, and Gertrude Moore wed Charles De Haas at Downey avenue church. all featured organdie gowns, white and green floral decor, and family settings. Additional state matches linked Prof. Clarkson Wissler with Viola Gebhart in Richmond and Grace Lineberry with J C McCaslin in Goshen. Mary D Godown married Harry C MecLaughlin in a home ceremony with India muslin gown and mother’s veil.
A mix of ads and product pitches promoting meals at a Union station restaurant and Grand Hotel Cafe, plus an old nurse advertisement for Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup claiming teething relief and diarrhoea cure. Also a misplaced line references twenty five cents a battle.
N E A Los Angeles program July 11 to 14 offers a personally conducted trip to Los Angeles and back led by Profs. Woodruff and Benton of Indianapolis. The journey uses multiple railways with through Pullman cars, including round trips via Big Four and routes west of St. Louis. Berth rates are listed and extra options include a Portland leg and return via Northern Pacific. Sleeping car reservations are already under way.
A Sunday excursion to Terre Haute on June 18 costs $1.00 round trip. The train departs at 7:00 a.m and returns from Terre Haute at 7:30 p.m. The trip is organized to mark the dedication of St Benedicts church with participation from St Boniface St Joseph St Marys and St Franciscan and includes a band.
A compilation from multiple papers comments on platform debates, naval expansion, party trusts, and public figures. Admiral Sampson’s envisioned navy size, President Loubet criticism, and Anna Gould’s Paris performance draw mixed American reactions.
Personally conducted train excursion will depart Indianapolis on July 5 headed for Los Angeles. Prospectus available by writing a circular or contacting agents. W. W. Richardson, D. P. A.
Pennsylvania Lines will sell low rate excursion tickets to Greenfield Indiana for the Street Fair from Indianapolis Cambridge City and intermediate stations on June 14 15 and 16 with good returning the following day passengers may travel to Greenfield for the event and return on the next day under the special offer.
Excursion dates June 19 and 20 with round trip $7.50 and return valid until June 25. Grand Lodge Elks meeting prompts public sales. Local sleeper cars available in both directions from 9:00 p m to 7:30 a m. Five trains each way. W W Richardson D P A
Round trip fare set for travel between Denver and Pueblo Colorado Springs Glenwood Springs Salt Lake City Ogden with one way plus two dollars for the return. Valid good returning until Oct 31. Tickets on sale in St. Louis from June 24 to July 7. For details contact G A A Deane T P A Mo PRy 231 McCreast Indianapolis IN.
Progress laundry and New Upright Pianos advertised by Wulschner's at 128 130 Pennsylvania Street. Piano sale offers ten dollars down and monthly payments.
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