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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1899
Page
12
The Sun from Indianapolis June 27, 1899 features an appeal to public funds to support coverage, plus editorials criticizing war policy in the Philippines. It discusses civic finance, county expenditures, a bridge project, and the need for humane insane asylum housing. Maj. Downing and Allen Fletcher are named potential mayoral nominees.
The piece argues against nominating Daniel M Modell for mayor, favoring Al M Fletcher as better suited. It critiques Sentinel policy, cites local governance debates, and notes long standing fiscal and transport concerns including river and rail issues affecting county and city projects.
A collage of anecdotes recounts Rough Riders tales with Col Roosevelt nicknamed Teddy, dust drills, and a riderless horse incident. Other notes praise cross border surgery on Olivette wounded Spaniards, a mountain illusion in Colorado, an eastern drummer’s river miscalculation, and a humorous valise anecdote linked to ex Governor Oglesby and Bob Ingersoll.
A New York World piece notes woodmen visiting a western town, returning periodically with savings, and witnessing rapid growth. Locals describe the forest visitors as rubber-necks for their constant gawking at new buildings shop windows and even pretty girls, echoing the town’s kaleidoscopic changes.
A collection of editorials and snips from Indiana papers lampoon politicians and tax debates. Quotations target Bryan's candidacy as an ex figure, calls for restraint, tax dissatisfaction in Indianapolis, populist silver talk, school superintendent election controversies, and push for direct voter choice under a changing law.
The Indianapolis Transfer Company shows rapid progress with modern service. They employ two men per baggage wagon to protect floors, offer prompt day and night calls, and provide residence checks, showcasing unsurpassed carriage service and a phone number 440.
Miss Demia Butler travels to Chicago to enter Chicago University. Miss Percy Walker hosts a porch party. George W. Fife will wed Miss Josephine Bold of Decatur on July 12. Mr. and Mrs. Minturn host a Tuesday dinner for Mrs. James Aount. Mrs. S. E. Kercheval and daughter Mrs. Day visit Rockport for summer. Horace and Carl Ingram plan a three week bicycle trip. Miss Milly L. Logan and Harry H. Ellis marry at the bride’s Broadway home. State weddings list Lulu Breevort Baker Columbus, Bella Posey Hope Richmond, Lulu Whiteside Jeffersonville, Mamie Shea Mack St. John’s church. The Shea wedding party included Miss Josephine Shea and J. Fitzpatrick. Bride wore organdie over white silk with roses. attendant wore liberty silk and pink sweet peas. A wedding breakfast followed at 148 Blackford Street. newlyweds to set up home on Blackford.
Miss Elizabeth Richardson longtime Indianapolis teacher will marry Mr Bishop of Ohio Thursday morning at her Jolietville home. The ceremony will unite a local educator with a groom from Ohio in a small family event near Jolietville Indiana.
Being Talked About reports that in Indianapolis a group of women forming a Park memorial tree association plants memorial trees with ceremonies and also works on streets and lawns, organized by the Commercial club two years ago.
A J Ball is named additional chief clerk in the railway mail service at this point amid increased work. Lewis C Walker, president of the Marion County Bar Association, hosted members at a Tuesday University Club dinner. Christian Reisner, 82, father of Police Matron Reisner, died Tuesday at his Jasper County Illinois home. he formerly lived in Indianapolis. Boys brigade band to perform Friday as Fresh Air Mission opens with the group heading to the Ohio Kentucky division encampment in Bellefontaine Ohio July 5 to 15. Olga Michelson sues street car line for 5000 with her father seeking 1000 extra after an alleged high speed incident on Illinois and Pratts Streets leaves her dazed and with a mashed foot.
Jos C Pfleger offers Featherstone bicycles with up to date styles and prices to suit. visit 332 East Bank Washington Street to see the selection and compare options for local riders.
An old newspaper snippet advertises a Pall Meal for 10 and a daily business lunch from 10 a m to 2 p m with a ladies lunch on the second floor at Ormonde 16 W Pearl st Also promotes the Old Reliable Union Co operative Laundry phone 1269 and Mrs Winglow's soothing syrup for teething as a child care aid.
The Epworth League of Central Ave Church will host a trolley party Friday evening. Cars depart the church at 8 p.m. Burdock Blood Bitters advertised as a remedy for torpid liver, claiming to make a new man or woman.
Advertisement notes Detroit to New York round trip at 7.60 via C H D with half rate tickets on sale July 3 to 6 and valid for return to August 15. Three regular trains each direction. Tickets available at Washington street and Union station. Public notice also mentions brick imitation finish and laundry service.
N. E. A. Los Angeles trip runs July 11 to 14 with personally conducted tour by Profs. Woodruff and Benton. Departs Indianapolis June 28 at 11 45 am via Big Four Missouri Pacific and Denver Rio Grande routes to Los Angeles with through Pullman cars. Berth rates 13 for palace, 6 for tourist. Optional return via Portland and Northern Pacific for St Paul at extra 12.50. Call J H Woodruff 2036 Broadway Indianapolis for details.
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