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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1899
Page
4
Indianapolis in 1899 considers a gas rate offer with mayoral backing while questioning 75 cent price feasibility. The piece notes court tests of gas costs, Klondike avenue opening, and a nuisance ordinance tied to a stock yards proposal. It also covers Indiana trust law implications for trade and a collective fundraising effort for local news efforts.
The Indianapolis gas controversy centers on a 71 cent ordinance for gas rates, a court-ordered costly report, and accusations of fraud. City attorney Kern pushes for explicit cost data while Judge Baker requires it, but delays occur as the gas company raises its offer to 25 cents above the ordinance. Critics condemn the process as dishonest and manipulated by Allen Fletcher and others, with calls for accountability and public scrutiny of franchise grants.
A string of quotes echoes early 20th century views on empire, currency, railways, press freedom, and social manners. From the Caroline islands to tariff quirks, rail trusts, and gendered gossip, the clippings reflect period wit and public opinion across several Midwestern papers.
A portrait of Robert Barr as a Scotch Canadian American author who enjoys a hilltop Surrey view, bright wit, and sparkling talk. The piece notes his fame in America, his vivid conversations, and a playful fantasy about stealing ideas with a phonograph. It shifts to a London letter recalling William Evarts and Elihu Root meeting at a Vermont farm, highlighting rustic hospitality.
An Utica Observer note recounts Dumas's lively workroom humor and a guest's joke about sending ham to an editor. It also covers Secretary Hay's striking white flannel wedding suit at McKinley era Washington society, prompting speculation if the look signals English fashion or American comfort.
Fuming sun and park picnics frame a busy scene as a court order ends the beer garden run by Fred Kissel and reopens by Irrank Ward. University club appoints John O Perrin Lafayette as president while a police case favors the Big Four. Local groups plan summer programs and stage two German house plays featuring multiple named performers.
A vintage advertisement extols Morrow's Kid-neolds as a cure for enuretic children with weak kidneys. It features testimonial from Mr. and Mrs. Muilier of Indianapolis describing their eight year old daughter's improvement after trying the product and claims the drug stopped frequent urination and restored health. Manufactured by John Morrow & Co. in Springfield and sold at Sloan Drug Co.
Miss Elizabeth Haughey and Jesse W. Schultz wed at St Pauls church. Maud Ryan and William L Steeg marry at the bride’s Pleasant Street home. Anna M Taylor and Charles T Blizzard tie the knot. Miss Florence Selig visits St Louis before returning to Marshall. Edwin Pugh of Indianapolis weds Bonnie Beauchamp in Tipton and heads to New Orleans and New York. Fannie Solomon and Jesse J Messler marry at the Americus club with decorated rooms and a dotted swiss gown. An amateur Fleur de lis club show at Americas club features multiple cast members. State weddings list couples in Marion Pendleton W Babylon area with several arrangements across Indiana towns.
The Hartwig Kalley home for aged women opened Wednesday afternoon with Mayor Taggart expressing city sympathy. Six elderly women will be the first residents as applicants contribute if able. Officers include President Mrs Hartwig Kalley physician Dr N M Carter chaplain Rev Rhoda E Smith secretary H S Osgood bible teacher Mrs M A Carter superintendent of culinary Mrs Alice Osgood assistant superintendent Mrs E J Cochran.
Special party departs 2:45 p.m. on Thursday June 29 via several rail lines. Round trip price 14.65 dollars with return valid to July 15, and summer pass 17.15 dollars. Tickets available through Mrs State Applegate or listed contacts at 519 East Eleventh Street, Miss Julia Ashley, and 109 Broadway.
An old marketing blurb touts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething children. It claims to soothe pain soften gums relieve wind colic and cure diarrhoea. Sold at twenty five cents a bottle.
The National Educational Association will meet in Los Angeles July 1 to 14, 1899. Union Pacific provides a greatly reduced round trip rate of one fare plus $2. Members from the East are urged to travel via Omaha or Kansas City. The service includes palace sleeping cars dining cars free reclining chairs and more. Contact A G Sherman in Cincinnati or J H June in Indianapolis for tickets and information.
The Denver and Rio Grande Railroad offers two mountain routes for travelers between Denver and Grand Junction and onward to Ogden via the Scenic Line of the World. Tickets via the main line through Leadville and Glenwood Springs or Marshall Pass through the Black Canyon enable flexible round trips to Salt Lake City Ogden and San Francisco. For pamphlets, write S.ick Hooper G P T A Denver Colorado.
A supervised eight day trip from Indianapolis to Los Angeles departs June 28 with Profs. Woodruff and Benton. The journey uses Big Four Route Missouri Pacific Denver & Rio Grande and Southern Pacific and returns via Union Pacific Chicago routes. Sleeping car berths cost 13 dollars in Palace car and six in tourist car. An optional 12.50 extra buys return via Portland and Northern Pacific to St Paul. Scheduling includes major western cities and resort stops with side trips at low round trip rates. For details contact Prof. J H Woodruff at 2036 Broadway Indianapolis or Big Four ticket agents.
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