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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1888
Page
2
The Sun outlines subscription rates and distribution details for Indianapolis readers. It comments on Mrs. Logan at Chicago events honoring her husband, urges signatory letters, and previews Chicago convention coverage. It mentions political figures and upcoming party dynamics with Indiana’s role in the national convention.
The Sun and Field cite a possible Sherman split in South Carolina and debate whether Depew or Blaine leads the Gresham ticket. Indiana ex-Gov Porter backs Gresham, while New York bodies press for tickets to favor Harrsion Morton or Blaine amid convention plotting.
The report notes a new state league organized by Missouri Republicans. Other items include Washington Ives in Natchez, a rape lynching in Mississippi last Saturday, a train accident on a Rockport Ky bridge with one death, Gen Sheridan improving mentally, a drowning incident involving Albert Pindy at Perry New York, a collision between the steamer Robert Mills and the schooner Willie xe on Lake Michigan, and a North ern Pacific train robbery near Billings Montana yielding 4000 dollars plus 600 from passengers.
The item catalogues a string of social maxims about a well-bred young lady, detailing proprieties from accepting presents to dance partners, street behavior, and public bearing. It notes the town's chatter and contrasts with recent political sketches linked to Blaine supporters and a quirky wedding tale from Brunswick and Topsham.
A man at the corner of Pennsylvania Avenue and Ohio Street exults after claiming a good hired girl from Dandilyville. He proclaims joy, says he now has the world by the neck, and tells a friend his plan came from trying a Huer.ad in The Sox.
A Sun reporter notes florists face a dull season despite spring blooms. Sales dip as suns warm and lovers seek flowers on walks. Education events spark some demand for arrangements while exhibition shows are planned for fall. Coralation between fashion and flowers is discussed, with remarks on tea roses and Emperor William’s cornflower.
Public notice column invites ten word freeWant ads for jobs rooms and rentals in The Sun office at 73 E Christ St or 79 E Ohio St. Free three day run with options to repeat. extra words charged per word. phone 880 or 50. Includes sections Wanted Male Help Wanted Female Help Wanted Rooms For Rent and Wanted Situations Real Estate and other ads billed per word.
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