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Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Nov 10, 1899

Page

4

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Smallpox Fears Dismissed by Indianapolis Health Officers

State and local health officers urge calm as they warn of a possible smallpox visit this winter. They insist vigilance, careful water handling, and immediate response to outbreaks will prevent danger. The officials say fears are exaggerated and no panic is needed.

Indianapolis Ind Ianapolis Avifl

Gas Waste and Public Duty in Indianapolis Commentary

A lengthy editorial critique argues against both strict gas saving rules and unrestrained waste in Indianapolis gas towns. It questions burden shifts, notes political figures and civic issues, and references World events, hospital aid debates, and local transportation.

Millionaire Game Preserves Grow Across America

A survey notes extensive private game preserves created by wealthy Americans over 15 years. Estates in New York Vermont New Hampshire and Adirondacks house elk deer moose and pheasants with strict breeding and limited hunts. Notable parks include Corbin estate Shelburne Goula Litchfield Fenton and Anticosti island plans by Benedict Vanderbilt and others.

Kildare Club Adirondacks Corbin Blue Mountains New Hampshire Austin Corbin Austin Corbin, Jr Europe W. Seward Webb Shelburne New York Charles Fenton Adirondack Timber and Mineral Company Mr. Fenton George J. Goula Edward H. Litchfield Breckfort Biltmore South Carolina George Vanderbilt Duchess County Charles T. Dietrich Henri -Menier Gulf of St. Lawrence Anticosti Island

Local Social News and Engagements Highlight Friday Gatherings

Mr Edward Hawkins hosts a reception Friday afternoon. Misa Flora Stanley entertains her card club Friday afternoon. Miss Kate Reagen heads to California Saturday for the winter. Mrs Lew Wallace Jr hosts the Over the teacups club Friday. Ada Bennett presides over Queen list auxiliary Friday. Miss Byers hosts Friday in honor of Miss Stevens and Miss Hess. Mrs J Cumming Smith attends a Thursday reception at Mrs H C Thorntons. Mrs Harry Pemperly hosts the Miscellaneous club Thursday. Miss Rose Budd wins a prize. Engagement announced between Miss Anna Farquhar and Ralph Bergengren of Boston. Miss Farquhar formerly lived here. North-side social club organized with officers J E McCullough, J S Lazarus, D W Allen, J C Baird. HQ to open on N Pennsylvania St. State weddings listed in Logansport, Terre Haute, Muncie, and Richmond families with multiple couples.

Edward J. E. McCullough J. 8. Lazarus D. W. Allen J.C. Baird Logansport Emma Burgman H. W. Nolde Richmond Terre Haute Carrie Brinkman Will K. Hamilton Muncie Julia Wilson Charles B. Kirk Elizabeth Korthaus August Taube Jeanette Motitt J. H Brooks

State of the campaign and party loyalties noted

The passage quotes editorials from several newspapers discussing political figures and party loyalties. It cites Hanna, McLean, Golden Rule Jones, Col Bryan, and mentions actions in Ohio and Nebraska with references to the 1898 era political climate.

Mclean Anderson Bulletin Anti Waterloo Press Ohio Vinecennes Sun Golden Rule Jones Columbia City Bryan Nebraska Cuba Bluffton Chronicle

Amusements show busy week at major venues

The sign of the cross Wilson Barrett drama drew a large Thursday audience and English's remaining shows are nearly sold out. Miss Shannon debuts new gowns in The charity ball at the Grand. Helene Mora and Hyde's comedians pack the Park nightly. The Tuxedo club burlesquers entertain crowds at the Empire with a bright up to date performance.

Wilson Barrett Miss Shannon the Empire

Divorces Sought By Ida M Stewart And James R Scudder

Ida M Stewart sues Lewis Stewart president of Old Wayne Mutual Life Insurance Co for divorce and 5000 alimony claiming he falsely accused her of infidelity. James R Scudder sues Sarah E Scudder for divorce saying he provided wages she spent extravagantly.

Ida M. Stewart Lewis Old Wayne Mutual Life Insurance Company James R. Scutter Sarah E. Scudder

Did Not Save a Cent From Indiana Hospital Budget

The annual report of the Northern Indiana insane hospital shows a $90,060 appropriation covered all expenses with no remaining funds. Wages $41,907.64. fresh meats $8,951.68. gas $7,765.18. Repairs used $4,500. $44,415.27 of the $20,000 for new buildings remains.

Northern Indiana Insane Hospital

National Capital Birthday Commission Formation

Gov Mount named to the commission for the national celebration of Washington DC’s government seat. The panel meets first in Washington on December 21. Congress appropriated $10 000 for the event.

National Capital Mount Washington, D. C Washington Congress

Health board bulletin notes rising diseases and hog cholera in counties

The October bulletin reports increases in measles pneumonia diphtheria scarlet fever bronchitis and typhoid fever while diarrhea dysentery cholera infantum and other illnesses show declines. It also notes Wayne county received hog cholera from infected hogs shipped from Indianapolis in August, with livestock sanitary law cited as prevention if swine were controlled.

Fate ‘Board “of Health Clinton Franklin Henry Tipton Warrick Warren Wayne Wayne County Indianapolis

Their Frolic Cost $300

New Haven court cases of Stephen C. Lawrence and Miss May Carroll charged with kissing in the streets came up Thursday afternoon. They did not appear and the bond of $150 in each case was forfeited, making their frolic cost them $200.

New Haven Conn Stephen C. Lawrence May Carroll

Business End of May Festival Promotion Planned

The May music festival association asks the Commercial club to promote next year's festival business end. The board directs the committee on public amusements and the secretary to proceed as plans are made.

May Music Festival Association

Tammany Club Elects New Officers and Grows Membership

The Local Tiger reports the Tammany club elects Horace H. Cramer president David B. Erdman vice president E. L. Stark recording secretary I. C. Taylor financial secretary L. Leppert treasurer and G. R. Dickey sergeant-at-arms. The club now has 335 members.

Tammany Club Horace H. Cramer David B. Erdman E. L. Stark I. C. Taylor L. Leppert G. R. Dickey

Basket Ball Victim Fractures Collar Bone at School

Ruth daughter of Captain Eli F Ritter of 1404 Central Ave injured during a basketball game at the high school building on Thursday.

Ruth Eli F. Ritter Central

Harrison Remarks Quiet Europe Tour Draws Notice

The Detroit News notes that Benjamin Harrison did not burden reporters with his European impressions during the tour. The remark highlights the former president’s restrained approach to media coverage of his trip.

Benjamin Harrison Europe Detroit_News

When I'm a man like you song by Louis Weslyn Jones

Indianapolis music scene notes the new song When I'm a man like you by Louis Weslyn Jones, praised for its charming air and sentimental wit. Windsor company of New York and Chicago publishes it with an artful title page. Jones has authored 30 songs currently sung on stages. Grace Walls Turner creates a two step called An automobile spin inspired by the auto age, published invitingly by Carlin & Lennox of Indianapolis.

Louis Weslyn Jones Indianapolis Windsor Company New York Chicago Jones Grace Walls Turner Carlin & Lennox

Community clash and local notes from a landmark page

A night incident describes Warren Berts defending an old man from a gang of boys, while local readers react to a failing regional rail line as Clay county may not approve aid. South-siders organize to back a new market and push a councilhour change to 10 p m. Palm leaf books and a Buddhist idol are noted as gifts to Mrs. Villers. Hood's Sarsaparilla promotion appears amid health advisory lines.

Warren Berts Cedar St Columbus, Bloomington Terre Haute Clay County Brown County Thomas J. Villers First Baptist Cochrane Burmah

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