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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1899
Page
4
The Sun reports on gas experts' figures for the Indianapolis gas company with doubt over affordability and numbers. It warns the city against halting a large stockyard project seen as beneficial, while opposing petitions and political friction intensify in West Indianapolis.
A temperance advocate questions Governor Mount’s support and campaign finance while Bishop Ninde accuses sectarian bias over the Epworth tent row. The piece mocks journalist critics, cites Indianapolis gas bonds, and notes looming political and public works tensions including the Hill case and a distant Syrian reference.
A Pittsburg gospel minister depicted as a relentless fundraiser tells a tale about the dangers of greed in hell. An English doctor recalls American Filipino war duties, noting a finger wound and the soldier’s humor. Horace Greeley’s mock rebuke about a licking is recounted with a sharp twist from Youth’s Companion. A judge requests a concise answer from a simple question.
A fragmentary court report records a witness describing the overlap of a brougham a cab and an omnibus on a street. The witness confirms seeing the plaintiff between vehicles and notes positions relative to the brougham cab and omnibus.
State board of charities notes county boards are being appointed and John H. Smith is renewed as county asylum superintendent. A beer pouring case costs Hattie Wilson 24 dollars in Squire Smock's court. A parcel forwarding firm announces service between 25 cities with light packages and fast cars. Calvin Nesbit’s four year seduction sentence cut to two under indeterminate law. Epworth leagues meet at Roberts Park Church seeking a 1901 national convention and a major missionary mass meeting. Marion and Gas City seek the Indianapolis based International literary association with Kipling orders. books arrive, magazines scarce, association had been in Stevenson building.
The International Typographical Union presents a memorial to W B Prescott for seven years as president. The tribute follows a Syracuse council resolution adopted previously.
A compilation of short quotes from various papers reflects public sentiment on politics, trust issues, the Philippines, Alaska cannibalism reports, and boxing prospects. Names include Muncie Star Madison Courier Laporte Herald Goshen Times Marion Chronicle South Bend Tribune, with opinions on soldiers, revolts, and Jeffries versus Sharkey.
G H Wilson a Burgettstown liveryman reports severe stomach pains night before and weakness at work. He credits Chamberlain Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with fast relief after one dose and says he will keep it at home. Sold by all druggists.
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