The Sun May 26 1899 Opinion on Democratic Bosses
The Sun reflects on the St Louis Democratic bosses gathering to question their purpose. It critiques Indiana Democrats over Altgeld appointing national committee subgroups and a finance panel, calling the leaders mediocre and warning trusts may dominate the next campaign. It questions silver’s prominence in 1900.
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Mississippi
Missouri
Illinois
Altgeld
Dans
Louis
Chicago Finance Committee
The Railway Combine Sparks Alarm Across Nation
The proposed railway combine aims to control 40000 miles of road and 200600 employees, threatening widespread job losses and reduced competition. Critics warn it could cripple labor and burden the country, while others mock politicians. readers note aging bridges and pending public works as reforms are debated. The Honolulu Volcano criticizes Gen Eagan, labeling him a scapegoat while urging caution. Local residents question bridge repairs and call for timely construction of a new structure.
Fragmented Indy notes hint at rail plans and gas debate
The text mentions Tom Montgomery threatening to hold out for gas, distrust of a formed tool trust, and warnings about political bosses. It also references Gen Eagan and reluctance to build more iron bridges in Indianapolis, plus a line about a proposed railway and the Honolulu Volcano being manned.
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Gan
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la Tool Trust
Tools
Brief glimpses of love and letters from old Europe
A scattered narrative recalls Bismarck's brief courtship and a tale of a peasant guiding monarchs to shelter. It also mentions Ruskin's sharp reply to a book import issue and a poker raid at sea, all framed as sunlit anecdotes from a bygone era.
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Anyon
Boston Transcript
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Austria
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Germany
Victor Emmanue
Wilam
Addre Emmanuel
Italy
Jane * Joseph
City Markets May 26 Indianapolis Provisions
The Indianapolis market rows a May 26 listing with no changes. Smoked meats include hams sugar cured, Reliable brand dried beef hams, shoulders, and bacon cuts. Dry salt, breakfast bacon, sausage bulk, and pickled meats priced by pound and barrel. Fresh pork loins and cottage hams shown, vegetables and fruits priced per bushel or per pound, with diverse canned goods and groceries including sugars, coffee, and flour. Prices span multiple suppliers and items, from lard to beans, and fruits like strawberries and oranges feature alongside dairy and seeds.
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Hamlets
Republicans and Trusts Debate in Indiana Letter
A reader from Arcadia, Indiana, questions the novelty of anti trust declarations by Gov Mount Congress man Landis and Col Durbin. The writer recalls prior figures with courage who spoke against trusts, suggesting a longer history of dissent beyond current names.
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the Sun
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Orr letter prompts party platform critique
A. P. Orr questions the appeal of joining a political wave and whether candidates will leap from a new platform. He notes a longtime Republican voter who abstained last election and argues for the country’s good.
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A. P, Orr
Swirl of Society Social Events Feature Local Week
Mrs William E Miller entertained at cards Saturday afternoon. Mrs William A Ketenam hosted a company Thursday at her country place. Mrs Evan Lilly held a marguerite luncheon Thursday for Mrs Frank Churchman. Rev F B E Dewhurst read a paper at Mrs John B Elams Thursday. Mrs George E Hitt hosted a luncheon for Mrs McKee Thursday with white rose and maidenhair fern decorations. Mrs Kate M Collins gave a Thursday drawingroom musicale at S Muhl home to present Mayme Hastings. Weddings include Herta Miller and S L Buick of Lagrange at Richmond and Myttle Stevens and Charles W Swain at Pendleton. The Sixth Christian Church congregation held a reception for Rev and Mrs Lucas Thursday evening and another reception is planned Sunday at Central Christian Church.
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William A. Ketenam
Evan Lilly
Marguerite
Frank Churchman
F. BE. Dewhurst
John B. Elam
George E. Hitt
McKee
Kate M. Collins
S. Muhl
Mayme Hastings
Richmond
Hertha Miller
Buick
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Pendleton
Myttle Stevens
Charles W. Swain
Sixth Christian Church
Political Snippets From State Press Headlines
A collage of brief quotes from Indiana newspapers remarks on scouting, political rides, ignoring politics, court limits on trusts, grand jury probes, and a forthcoming Jackson Club address by Col W J Bryan in Terre Haute about imperialism revenue and 1900 presidential plans.
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