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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1899
Page
4
The notice lists subscription rates for The Sun: city annual in advance three dollars, six months one dollar fifty, and monthly twenty three cents. It provides office directions for obtaining terms and advertises a business manager contact and telephone numbers in Indianapolis Indiana.
A May 22 1899 Indianapolis dispatch reflects on the costly Philippine War. It notes the Nebraska regiment reduced from about 1200 to 300 by heavy losses and harsh conditions. The piece urges patriotic support and prudence, warning against celebrating defeats while honoring soldiers abroad.
The Landis interview on trusts, secured by Ty Sun and printed last week, is reprinted nationwide and draws unusual interest. Republicans are shown speaking plainly against monopolies as the party's stance shifts toward firmer limits on concentrations. The piece highlights Landis's fame and the editor’s use of sharp wit, while speculation grows over political repercussions and potential investigations in Illinois.
The piece highlights Riley and English devoting time to a worthy cause for the Art association and urges thousands in Indianapolis to attend. It notes prior success in other cities and argues residents nearby the gar bage plant oppose its reconstruction, proposing central placement to avoid harm. It also discusses elevated tracks and local political tones around Kern and free silver.
A Republican club dinner features Congressman Sherman praised as a skilled storyteller with humorous tales. The piece then recounts various brief anecdotes about Hoffman, Willmantic’s Bill Jackson, Gladstone, Pat Noonan the market vendor, a bishop, and Mrs Beerbohm Tree, all illustrating wit and social snapshots from different figures.
A compilation of satirical notices and brief comments from several papers. Prohibitionists gather ahead of elections amid mockery of Bryan. A Louisville church plans to expel distillers. Gen Gomez critiques soldier pay as costly crucifixion. An Ohio divorce case hinges on wife’s silence. Dewey homecoming mocked. Manila Bay events teased.
A Franklin glee club concert is scheduled for College-avenue church on May 26. The article notes local social and transport events including a Manila trip by Senator Beveridge aboard the Charleston and multiple traffic incidents in Indianapolis.
Rail reports show 17 810 cars transferred by Bolt and daily Pullman deliveries to Pennsylvania while eastern tourist tickets allow stopovers in Baltimore and beyond. Last week only 10 646 loaded cars handled, with losses centered in through traffic and grain shipments.
J C Sipe hosts Passage on the Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse sailing July 4, with trips to London Amsterdam and Paris. A Monday literary club met Mrs James H W Parkhurst on Central Ave. Century club dinner is set at the Country Club Saturday. Mr and Mrs E J Robison invite 16 friends Monday evening. West Christian church welcomes Rev and Mrs D R Sauicas Friday reception as they move to Rockford Illinois Saturday.
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