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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1899
Page
6
A historical summary lists major U S windstorms with deaths and damage. It notes 1884 cyclones along the Mississippi and Atlantic coasts, 1840 and 1842 Mississippi deaths, Louisville events, Savannah and Savannah region storms, and St Louis property losses as the record’s highest.
The aged dramatist Sardou remains vigorous at 68, still writing with tireless energy. He is famed for earning vast sums with his pen and for a romance tied to his early exile from a rejected work. A devoted wife supported by a frugal partnership, and a cat that sits by his pen, complete the image of his private life.
The fragmentary item cites a contested period with reference to Harding era tensions and delays. Named individuals or groups are unclear, but the text hints at a political stalemate affecting policy or governance discussions.
The passage notes Dacy urging harmony to help Republicans win this time. It praises Ransdell as a strong campaigner and genial vote-getter, nearly equal to Taggart, influencing hesitant Republicans.
An old nurse for children offers Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup for teething use. It claims to soothe the child ease pain quiet wind colic and cure distress. The ad presents a price of seven cents and a bottle as best remedy for young infants.
Julia Lichtner a 12 year old orphan arrived Friday on the Germanic. Her mother died recently in New York and her father sailed with her on the Cymric for Hungary May 24. Lichtner jumped overboard during the voyage and passengers raised 225 for her destitution. Steamship officials sent her back to the United States free and she now awaits at the barge office without a country or home. Born in this country her Hungarian father did not obtain naturalization papers.
Washington reports a clash over Manila to Spain troop transport costs. Ceballos and Co billed for fewer soldiers than Gen Otis reported, prompting a cable from Adjutant General Corbin. Otis says his figure covers embarkation from Manila, while the contractor charged the number delivered in Spain, explaining deaths at sea.
Perry Belmont, president of the Democratic Club, returning from Europe on the Cam pania, voiced strong support for Arthur P. Gor man as the party’s presidential nominee. He urged unity under a German candidate to rally voters as in 1876 after the Greeley setback in 1872.
Paris June 17 President Loubet held talks with Mme Meline Rouvier and Brisson on forming a new cabinet. Mme Meline and Rouvier are progressist ministers with past tenure as premier and as a reformer urging parliamentary changes and a return to Thiers Bamboulu traditions.
Laura Ordell, 19, Philadelphia, turned on the gas. Mrs Chas C Marston, 55, Portsmouth NH, drowned herself. a dismembered body was found in New York bay, unidentified. A reform school storehouse in Los Angeles burned. Juoss, $50,000. Tm Fischer of New Orleans shot his wife and then himself, prognosis poor. Geo Battle fired on Policeman Jacobs in Nashville. the officer shot in abdomen. Mrs Eien Schloit in Bolivar MO received poisoned candy but did not touch it.
A historical notice lists pension adjustments for numerous Indiana residents. Names include James Van Riper Wabash Rue P Williams deceased Goldsmith Henry Fisher Crawfordsville Daniel O Spencer Bloomington John Ruby Whitewater Thomas Parker Anthony Augustus C Gregory Indianapolis Oliver L Nash Greenwood Alexander Jones Marion Dudley Blanton North Salem Wesley Hollingsworth Clinton Nelson Roberts Beaverdam John R Crane Lebanon Cadwalender Shields Wallonia George Rumbaugh Brimfield Alfred Haywood Mineral City Samuel Myers Cayuga Corwin S Gephart Hope Ari A Swagerty Jasonville Addison Keever Upland Minor Rue P Williams Goldsmith and others with specified increases. Some entries show original amounts and new totals.
An old fashioned health ad urges readers to keep blood pure by using Hood's Sarsaparilla. It warns that error is human but neglecting blood is folly and presents the product as the remedy.
The Sun announces a free three day publication window for classified ads under headings Wanted Male Help Wanted Female Help Wanted Situations For Wanted Rooms. The offer outlines multiple ad categories available to readers and advertisers during the promotional period.
The National Educational Association convenes in Los Angeles from July 11 to 14, 1899. Union Pacific offers a greatly reduced round trip fare of one fare plus 32 for attendees from the east, praising its service from Omaha or Kansas City.
Grand Lodge Elks meet in St Louis June 20 to 23 1899 with round trip tickets $7.50 on sale June 19 and 20 good to June 25. Indianapolis Elks depart at 11 45 a m on a special train June 20 for the return via the Vandalia line. Tickets available public sales June 19 and 20 from Big Four offices and Union stations.
Central Standard Time noted for a rail or bus timetable entry with a reference to 1.50am on the 16th and a 2.40 display. The fragment lacks full context for exact service or location details.
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