German Anger and US Relations In the 1899 Debate
The Indianapolis Sun notes German papers accuse the United States of disrespect while urging retaliation. The piece argues relations between governments are cordial, but German attitudes toward Americans harm ties and deserve a quiet response. It suggests Germans should stop pressuring the emperor and let Americans vent their own frustration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Teutons
Philippines
Uncle Sam
Carnegie to quit labor and pursue philanthropy in earnest
The piece argues Carnegie plans to leave labor advocacy, turning to philanthropy despite doubts about how his fortune was made. It notes his libraries and schools will outlive him, yet his dealings with labor leave a sour taste, suggesting future historians may view him as a philanthropist rather than a labor crusher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pi Carnegie
Carnegie
Mansfield Proposes Tunnel Under Pennsylvania Tracks
Local residents urge city to fund a $35,000 tunnel project to ease long standing detours and dangers near Rural Street. City would pay $3,000 with railroad shouldering remaining costs or fair compensation. Public interest follows discussions of municipal improvements and cultural events including Lieut. Dan Godfrey’s English band appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mansfield
Rural St
Miles' report on beef investigators deemed a farce
The text rebuts a military inquiry into meat conditions during the war. It argues the witnesses and commission vindicate Gen. Miles, who allegedly should have reported the meat's condition. The author claims Washington officials overstepped and that Miles remains unscathed despite perceived offenses and odd conclusions in the investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Miles
Gen
Alger
Ingenious Tales and Curious Crimes from London and Beyond
A London tale recalls a watch theft scare that ended with a prosecutor admitting he left his valuable timepiece at home. Other anecdotes cover a biblical dictionary mix up with flood and Noah entries, flattery in a maid of honor, a “scientific horse” in York, Boss Croker in New York, soldiers’ letters from cartridge box paper, and a Midlands bishop sermon ending with a witty plate joke.
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Ilood
Noah
Weekly Telegraph
Newman Wall
France
Woodward
Windsor Castle
Princess Royal
Cromwell
Mr. Woedward
Reed
New York
Boss Croker
Providence Journal
Midlands
London Chronicle
Amusements notices and shows at local halls
Lieut Dan Godfrey and his British guards band perform twice at Tomlinson hall while John W Ishams Octoroons returns to Park for three days. May Irwins English engagement follows next Monday. An old fashioned deestrick skale by the G A R ladies is set for Shover's hall Tuesday. Coughs and colds yield to Dr Wood's Pine Syrup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Godfrey
British Guards
Tomlinson Hall
Shover’s Hall
War talk and political quips in early state press
A compilation of clipped editorial buzz from several papers criticizing the Louisiana purchase, spanned by remarks on Spain receiving money from the U S, a proposed warship named The American Girl, and debates on atrocities. The wires reference Weylerism Cuba and local tragedies as benchmarks for public opinion, plus a note about canned meat for soldiers being whitewashed by a court inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West
Louisiana Purchase
Anderson Herald
Spain
Sam
Muncie News
Logansport Chronicle
United States
Georgia
Cuba
Washington Democrat
Walkerton Independent
Military Court of Inquiry
Middlebury Independent
Washington Notes War Department Seeks Army Ration Changes
The War Department cables Gen Otis Brooke and Davis to report advised changes to army rations. Otis notes Filipinos fight with more fire than guard duty and Manila’s protection concerns. State Department reports a U.S. citizen, J Octir Biggs, captured at Ovas Aug 10, imprisoned and conditionally pardoned.
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War Department
Otis
Manila
Brooke
Havana
Davis
San Juan
Department of State
Haseen
United States
Guatimals
J. Octir Biggs
Ovas
Swirl of Society Prominent Local Events Listed
Miss T I Voss hosts Daughters of the Revolution Thursday while Mrs N S Byram plans a Tuesday party for Mrs Miller of Libert y. Sorosis Club to meet Tuesday afternoon and Oliver Willard Pierce to read at Century Club on Tuesday. Mrs Pierson entertains on North Meridian Street. Stella Sullivan and Dr Charles E Worth announce marriage. Concert at German House May 23 directed by Arthur Preston. The Rose Maiden to be staged with full orchestra and chorus.
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T. I. Voss
Daughters of the Revolution
N. S. Byram
Miller
Léberty
Pierson
N. Meridian St
Sorosis Club
R. B. Grucile
Portfolio Club
Oliver Willard Pierce
Century Club
W. W. Thornton
Mabel Phares
I. Truby
Fowler, Ind
N. Hiinoisst
Arthur Preston
Creation Sunday Revered At First Presbyterian Church
Rev. M I Davies preached using Haydn’s Creation libretto as parts were sung by the choir. The session will call Rev. Carlos C. Rowlison of Marshalltown Ia to Third Christian Church. Covenant Congregational dedicated a new $4009 chapel at Market and Highland, with $443.80 raised toward debt and Mrs Frederick Knefler securing pledges for $1600.
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Joseph Smith
Friends’ Church
First Presbyterian Church
M. I. Davies
Haydn
Carlos C. Rowlison
Marshalltown
Third Christian Church
Rowlison
B. A. Jenkins
Covenant Congregational Church
Market St
Highland Ave
Frederick Knefler
The
Truancy Case Ends With Mixed Verdict for Rifner
Truancy officer brought David S Rifner of 543 Dorman Street before Justice Hay on a Saturday afternoon for failing to send his daughters aged 12 and 14 to school. In one case the court ruled for Rifner, in the other it ruled against him. Rifner produced a physician certificate claiming illness, but the state showed the girl worked regularly in a store, and the justice criticized the physician.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David S. Rifner
Dorman St
Hay
Rifner
M. D
Schoolboy Whipping Approved in Haughville Case
Evidence before Justice Martin in Haughville showed Mary Conner principal of No. 49 whipped Elmer Thorp aged 13 at 1286 Bismarck Ave while janitor Geo. McKinney held him. The father charged assault and battery but the claim was not sustained. Roy was described as unruly.
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Martin
Haughville
Mary Conner
No. 49
Elmer Thorp
Bismarck Ave
Geo. McKinney
Roy
Cincinnati and Return. Special fast train May 14
Special fast train via Cincinnati, Hamilton and Dayton Railway leaves Cincinnati at 7 15 a m Sunday May 14 and returns from Hamilton at 6 25 p m stopping only at Rushville Connersville and Hamilton priced at one dollar for the round trip.
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Cincinnati
Rushville
Connersville
Hamilton
Sun’s Bargains Shine With New Liners
Local shoppers seek value as The Sun advertises fresh liner deals and bold discounts. Retailers push limited time offers, urging quick action to lock in low prices on a variety of goods.
Town Talk: Indianapolis News Briefs and Notices
Summary of local items with figures on car counts and railroad activity, a press purchase, theater casting, a railcar record, wounded Indiana soldiers, bank loan gains, a church event, a planned eight story apartment, and a divorce annulment suit through Superior Court. Includes names such as Judge McMaster Receiver Brown Charles Major Julia Marlowe and Gabriel Jones.
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Relief From Scrofula
This old advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a cure for scrofula and blood impurities. It cites stories from Mrs. Z. T. Williams of Carbondale and Mrs. S. S. Wrorex of Farmington about cures of blood poisoning and scrofula sores in a baby, claiming lasting skin improvements.
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Hood
Z. T. Williams
Carbondale
S. S. Wrorex
Farmington
Del
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BUN Telephones
Indianapolis
Ind
Gon Hall
Trail of the Board of Works
Pugh
Jook
Caredgées
Questsa Fair Jury
McAbee
Anapolis Lodge
London
James Ingham
Bournemouth
James
Kensington
Canon Mellon
York Shire
Oss
Janks
Johu
New York Post
Kansas
Johnson
Supreme Court
Hhe
John W. Isham
May Irwin
Jimmy Michael
Spirit OF the State Press
Washington Notes
M. L. Sullivan
Stella
Charles E. Worth
Belt
Indianapolis Packers
Order of Railway Conductors
Monen
Charles Major
Julia Marlowe
Mary Tudor
Harry Essman
Indiana
Bethel Church
Gabriel Jones
Sir Clair
Martha Hoffman
Jas. N. Ward
Wm. YT. Hoffman
East Ohio St
Sea Yard
Avindow
Old Colony
Eee
Laranahan
Ike Sapplio
Oswego
PETS
Iceland
Singwaasawy
MAY & the Anglo-American Alliance In Music
Her Majesty’s Grenadier Guards
Big Four
Telegraph and Mail
John W.isham
Medah Hyer
Tenderloin Coons
Hooyt
Mary Marble
ATR Bank
Montani Bros.” Orchestra
New York Ladies’ Symphony Orchestra
Frank W.mckea
Physicians and Surgeons
Amelia &. Keller
South
Meridian Street
W. B. Pletcher
Mary A. Spink
North Alabama St
China Service
Haviland
Dresden
Cauldon, Co
Penhagen
Austrian
Carlsbad
Limoges
China
Chas. Mayer & CO
W. Wash. Or
J. Metzger Et Co
Union Trust Company
Coe
Union Trust Comp
Company
East Market Street
Add
John H. Holliday
Addison C. Harris
Henry Eitel
Hi. M. Foltz
Dental College
Department OF Dentistry
University OF Indianapolis
Delaware and Ohio St
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