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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1899
Page
4
Notices detail second class mailing, carrier delivery, and advertising terms. Directions cover obtaining rates from the office, submitting communications to the editor, and reporting delivery issues to the Sun. The paper invites agents in towns to inquire about rate forwarding and distribution help.
The Detroit News exposes how street railway owners consider a five cent fare with no transfers to sway voters toward municipal ownership. The article argues three cent fares were never forced on Detroit and highlights the power of current franchises held by private companies.
The Friday decision upholds the legislature’s right to grade county official pay, while noting local and special laws may be needed. Ex-Judge McCabe’s arguments are acknowledged but not adopted. Growth in county business prompts calls for salary readjustment, with Howard’s commission drafting a new proposal for submission.
The text portrays W. B. Eichhorn as a key Democratic figure in Indiana, noting his leadership in the last General Assembly. It claims he frequently challenged Republicans and produced solid campaign material for his party. It highlights his push for a united platform and opposition to radicals.
City and county officials are urged to post warning boards at dangerous holes in Fall Creek and White River to reduce drownings. The note cites frequent deaths among men and boys unaware of the danger and suggests a cost effective warning effort near city waters.
A collection of short remarks from geologists judges congressmen and showmen. The remarks touch on church beliefs state politics fire safety law and public entertainment with skepticism humor and caution. The passages reflect opinions about leadership accountability and social norms.
A compilation of Indianapolis residents and officials comments covers governance, ambulance service, optimism and concerns about street and utility projects, real estate bids, and the site for a new post office, revealing debates over authority, urban development, and infrastructure.
A roundup of short quotes from several newspapers notes skepticism about the beer trust, cautions about headache cures, observations on married life, a tongue in cheek warning about buzzing fans, and a rumor of Spain seeking wartime materials, reflecting regional opinions and commentary.
The article notes a thriving L. E. W. local business with 3 625 miles of new tracks laid in 1898. J M Beauchamp will replace C J Crane as Pennsylvania ticket receiver at Indianapolis on July 1 as Crane moves to a factory position. It praises the Missouri Pacific line between St Louis and Kansas City for scenery and cleanliness, mentioning ballast from lead mines reducing dust.
A farmer named Love was murdered near Nelsonville Ohio by ex convict Kelly. Walker Smith aged 18 was found dead near Columbia allegedly by a woman who was nearby. authorities question the suicide claim and doubt the testimony.
Multiple local items recount military remarks and farewells at Butler College, alumni elections in Indianapolis High School, plans for an electric road line near Indianapolis and Logansport, a dismissed suit against World Building Savings, divorce claims, school ceremonies at St John’s Boys’ School and Miss Rogers music recital, with dates and participants named.
After a lengthy closed session the school board approved Mason, Lewis & Co. of Chicago for the refunding 4 percent bonds at 518,750 dollars. Opposition from some members favored another advertisement. Subsequent actions included teacher appointments, building plans bid openings next Saturday, and personnel changes at Manual Training and high schools.
Millersville suppers and teas mark a social week with Mr and Mrs Dye Miss Moore and Miss Seidensticker Hosts include Mr and Mrs Frenzel and Mrs Taylor. Newlyweds Mr and Mrs Heim reside in Canton and Brinker celebrate silver anniversary with euchre and family dinner. Grace Stott and Prof Parker wed at Baptist church Father Bes sonies receives guests at 84th birthday reception with floral tributes from Societe Francaise. Chapel parish ladies host dining room event.
Amusements note that the Buffaloes stage their last Park performance Saturday night with Curtis Harris and Dan Washington of St. Louis scheduled to walk for the championship.
After a two weeks trial a superior court jury set aside the will of Christian Krause on grounds of unsound mind. Benedict Bannworth, nephew, sued Louis Mueller to quiet title to property.
A partial report lists Harry Boyd for grand larceny Leon Hamilton for grand larceny Guthrie Powers for petit larceny Ora Bright for petit larceny Charles Lonergan for assault and battery John Staley for receiving stolen goods.
The Denver and Rio Grande offers two mountain routes between Denver and Grand Junction and Grand Junction and Ogden via the Scenic Line of the World. Tickets can be read in both directions for Salt Lake City Ogden or San Francisco trips. For pamphlets contact S. Kk. Hooper in Denver. Talking machines priced from eight to one hundred dollars at Wulschner's.
The Vandalia Line offers a June trip to St Louis on June 19 and 20 with a seven fifty round trip fare. Tickets go on sale to the public and remain valid for return until June 25. Local sleepers are available in both directions after 9:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. Five trains operate each way. W. W. Richardson, D. P.A.
Beginning Sunday June 4 passengers may depart Indianapolis on the Vandalia Line at 7:15 a.m. arriving in Kansas City at 9:15 p.m. the same day and reaching Denver by 6:20 p.m. the next evening. Inquire at the ticket office located at corner Washington and Hindist and Union station.
Special train departs at 7:00 a.m. for St Bene dicts church event with return from Terre Haute at 7:30 p.m. Accompanying groups include St Boniface St Joseph St Marys and St Franciscan with a music band. Also Pennsylvania Short Line parlor car service from Indianapolis to Chicago leaves 11:35 a.m. arrives 5:10 p.m. Tickets at stations and through officials. Travel deals include Denver Pueblo Colorado Springs Glenwood Springs Salt Lake City Ogden round trips with one fare plus $2.00 and return by Oct 31. Tickets on sale in St Louis June 24 to July 1. Contact G A A Deane for details.
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