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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1899
Page
4
The Sun offers annual subscriptions in advance for Jataide City at 3.00, six months for iDuizide City at 1.50, and monthly for Nowtside City at 0.75. Tel. Sun Telephones. The Sun Indianapolis June 19 1899.
The piece argues heavy wagon loads loosen pavement on Central area streets, noting gravel and dirt clogging and piercing the road surface. It also criticizes lax enforcement and urges guarding loads to protect taxpayers.
The piece describes artificial propagation of shad by the fish commission with railroad cars and tanks, releasing fry locally to boost catches. It notes historical shad declines, later rises, and economic value, then recounts sturgeon fishing by Russian cossacks, a Delawares river tale, and a portrait of the American black bass as a hardy, versatile game fish.
The Louisville Times critiques Senator Fairbanks for parading dignity while his son seeks a commission. It notes his Alaska voyage, clashes with the Canadian high joint commission, and McMillan pressing lumber issues, suggesting the affair may settle without his influence. Ambassador Choate then targets Fairbanks' prestige in boundary talks.
Mrs. W. J. Piercy visits Martinsville relatives. Miss Georgia Alexander and Miss Barpour sail for Europe. Over the Teacups Club meets with Mrs. D. L. Wood. Maud Murphy hosts a hearts party at the German house. Gay couple at Peak's Island Maine cottage. Shideler hosts Tabernacle church party. Sayles and daughter Mary sail for Europe. Albert Lieber hosts a garden party for Frenzel guests.
The Goshen News notes the clash between an independent gubernatorial bid by Toledo Mayor Jones and the broader state political scene. Other clippings quote opinions on democracy and tariffs, plus light jests about lecturers, war relics, and political speeches from various papers.
Loaded car movement rose to 91453 last week, up 1111 from the prior week. Empties reached 5660. Belt railroad moved 15439 cars, up from before. Eastern lines lay road bed dust with oil, needing two sprinkleings yearly. Sunday excursion traffic rose with 3343 outbound and 4164 inbound passengers. The Denver & Rio Grande operates a Sunday train from Aspen to Glenwood Springs nicknamed the laundry.
Half rate excursion by Vandalia Line priced at $66 round trip from June 24 to July 7 with return validity to Sept 4, 1899. Liberal stopovers and choice of routes. July 5 a special excursion from Indianapolis via Vandalia Line at 12:35 PM led by Prof. C. Patterson. Contact No. 133 Commercial Club Building or W W Richardson for reservations.
Louisville schedule item notes a $1.50 round trip fare with a reference to the twenty-fifth.
Mrs. Anna Dunton seeks a divorce alleging cruel assault and desertion by John. A Julius Caesar play by SS Peter and Paul school pupils is set for June 20 at St Joseph's hall. Public library plans state library book distribution per last legislature. Sixth Ohio Infantry reunion recalls Indianapolis gathering with attendees from Cincinnati and Hamilton.
Special train departs at 7 30 a m from Indianapolis Union station and returns from Batesville at 7 30 p m stopping at Shelbyville and Greensburg. Tickets and details at Big Four offices No 1 EB Washington st and Union station.
A column notes riders can save effort by maintaining pedals during downhill grades using the Morrow Coaster and Brake. It claims 10 miles of ride with 15 840 leg thrusts, and that on average roads one third of thrusts are omitted, about 5 280, for safety and comfort.
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