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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1888

Page

2

The Sun Comes to Shine in Indianapolis

Summary of a historic move as The Sun announces its launch in Indianapolis, aiming to serve as a one-cent penny paper with full news coverage. The piece outlines the paper’s mission to support growth, fairness in politics, and collaboration with local business and citizens, led by The Lux publishing company. It discusses broader city prospects, rail links, taxes, and natural gas, plus reactions to Melville W. Fuller’s U.S. Supreme Court appointment.

SUN Board of Trade Indianapolis Pawer Lux Publishing Company Indiana

Davenport Seeks Separation Amid Sturm Over Divorce Cash

Chicago source reports Tickle Panny Davenport sues for separation from her husband Eu Price after paying 85000 years ago to obtain a divorce from him. The tale unfolds with rival suitors, political chatter, and a dramatic note on Indiana and Ohio prospects as public and private lives intertwine in a sensational gossipy column.

Tickle Panny’ Davenport EU. Price Panny

Notable Figures Parade Wealth and Power in Era

A survey of prominent figures shows Cormmelius Vanderbilt earning about $1,000,000 a month in capital income and William K. close behind. Lord Hampden marks his golden wedding. Justice Lamar questions southern youth energy. a Washington friend recalls Roscoe Conkling. the Empress of Austria travels incognito in London. Mrs. Maclear hosts a Monday party. Frances Hodgson Burnett appears post legal battles. Congressman Glass seeks $25,000 for Gen. Sevier memorial. Bismarck runs a major German mill and paper works. Otto Hegner lauded as a piano prodigy trained by Hans Huber. Edwin D. Morgan reorients after marriage and tragedy. sports and other social notes fill the column.

Cormmelius Vanderbilt William K Lord Hampden Brand House of Commons L. Q. C. Lamar South Mr. Conkling Roscoe Austria London Maclear London Sunday Times Albert Gate Mansion Frances Hodgson Burnett P. T. Glass Tennessee House of Representatives John Sevier Sevier Bismarck Germany Varzin Otto Hegner Morgan

Indiana Republicans Rally Behind Harrison as Favorite Son

The Indiana Republicans rally to Gen. Harrison, branding him the only favorite son and denouncing rivals as equivocal. The Chicago Herald notes potential bitterness in Indiana politics as they denounce opposing leaders and hint at sharp confrontations in the coming election. The Indiana White Caps threaten to beat the polls and eject rogues violating election laws.

Indiana Harrison Clinois

Tomorrow Blue River Park Opens With Picnic by Cold Wave Club

The Cold Wave Club will open Blue River Park for the season with boating dancing baseball and fishing. Two trains will run from Union Station at 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. returning at 7 p.m. Round trip fare is fifty cents.

Blue River Park Cold Wave Club Union Station

Cable streetcar system described with tunnel, grip, and tension details

A lengthy description explains a pioneering cable streetcar system with its endless cable, tension pulleys, and grip mechanism. It covers how the car links to the cable, how speed is controlled, and how tunnels and grates support the line, noting maintenance costs versus horse service and the system’s reliability.

Fortis Lorse Arsiem Olis Peonnais Yankee Andrew Iphia R Neles

Babies and landlords clash as New York’s summer push begins

A New York City scene describes renting tensions and tenants fleeing to the suburbs. The piece notes leases stretching from spring to autumn amid building booms in Harlem and the city’s parks, with babies filling Bryant Park and seaside sands under open-air summer life.

York Jeandlord Getsher Cit Harlem New York Bryant Park Sixth Avenue Bryror

Telegraph Taps and Turmoil Across Nation

A wild mix of news items: Joliet pursues Chicago boodlers while Chicago police chase a murderer. New York legislature adjourns. California quake forecast warned. Minnesota floods damage the Upper Mississippi. Confederate memorial day observed in the south. Turpie claim validated in Senate. Denver gambler Pierson allegedly spent 100000 in a single sitting. bank theft in Pratt, Kansas yields 4018 in cash. Quantrell guerrilla survivors recount bloody deeds at Blue Springs. McKinley proposes tariff reductions and wool schedule. questions on Dakota governor charges and ethanol tax repeal. Rent your rooms. Ten words free at Tum Sun building in Ohio Street.

Chicago Joliet New York Toronto Mississippi South Turpie Senate Wiggins California Cleveland Church of Dakota Charlie Pierson Denver Tascott Pratt, Kan Quantrell Blue Springs McKinley Ohio Congress

Local Man Credits Doctor Blair For Sudden Recovery

A testimony recounts ailing Mr. Vert of 120 Ann Street who suffered headaches dizziness chest pains and digestive distress. After unsuccess with various doctors and patent remedies he sought Dr. Blair at 203 N. Tinos Street and reports marked improvement including weight gain and restored health. He urges readers to verify the claim personally.

MR. Vert 120 Ann Street Blair Mr. Vért

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