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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1899
Page
4
Postoffice ad data shows subscription rates and contact directions for THE SUN. City readers pay $3.00 yearly in advance, outside city $1.50 for six months or $0. per month, with communications for publication directed to the editor and business manager for advertising.
A fragment from an Indianapolis newspaper notice requests subscribers who do not receive THE SUN regularly to inform the office by letter or telephone. It urges prompt notification if readers discontinue service and reminds others to report delivery issues.
The piece argues the grand jury controls its own process and may ignore prosecutor and judge input in the streetcar investigation. It criticizes haste, warns of a possible farce, and says the prosecutor has other cases that limit time for the inquiry.
The dispatch claims the Sun lacks the Stripps McRae report, a charge denied by Richards and Holidays. They warn against alleged schemes and cite public skepticism toward evening papers, while debating geopolitics and political caution in a tense editorial tone.
The piece laments court delays and procedural hurdles between city and gas companies while urging prompt settlement. It mocks overreliance on patent medicine jokes and comments on local politics, church fairs, and calls for expert appointment amid ongoing county investigations.
A story recalls Mozart and Haydn in a comic musical duel proving a nose can press the middle key. It also recounts Billy Gaylor the keen reporter chased by a bishop and a church audience, with humor about persistence, satire and a heaven question.
Ex senator Squire recounts how Secretary Tracy chose the name Olympia for a new naval cruiser. He faced a choice among Tacoma Seattle and Spokane but suggested Olympia to honor the city in his state. The secretary agreed and the cruiser was named Olympia.
A telegram bundle lists incidents from Guthrie Tennessee an eight thousand fire in Chicago? and Manhattan Kentucky trials ongoing. John Ward a 78 year old Detroit real estate holder died Monday. A L Lattimer of Columbia South Carolina committed suicide. William Hunn 17 of Philadelphia was unaware a revolver was loaded Edwin Lippincott is dead. Charles Cross 17 of Stamford Connecticut confessed to murdering Mrs Freeman King 60. Gen Ludlow met with Secretary Root on Cuba civil government. Railway workers refuse to haul coal from non union mines in Bucktown Tennessee threatening further trouble. Col Henry Inman of Topeka Kansas famed for Old Santa Fe trail died Monday. W A Cox of New Orleans sought in Havana started home with an officer Monday.
The Grand stock company returns to farce with 7-20-8, praised for strong casting moves. J Henry Koiker fits a comic yet serious role, Carleton Macy debuts as the Professor, and Lucille LaVerne shines as the domineering mother. Miss Shannon swaps roles while Violet Rand and Miss Donico impress. Matt Flynn’s big sensation at the Empire closes the night with a strong show. A guilty mother at the Park draws gallery interest with society-style scenes and generous rose decor.
A reader notes broad praise for Chamberlains Cough Remedy its users report quick relief from bad colds threatened attacks and croup with strong trust in its healing power. The message emphasizes favorable experiences and urges druggists to stock the product.
New specialties and two burlesques feature both white and color acts creating vivid stage pictures. Joe Farnum and Lillie Nelson impress as acrobats described as wiry and rubbery. Monday crowds were large, with minor criticism aimed at one coarse song. overall the show offers meritorious effort and a strong chorus. The company performs daily matinees all week.
Miss Lena Fertig will host a coffee for Mrs. Henry Pfafflin on Friday at the Century club. La fayette Page and Albert Rabb will read papers at the club Tuesday night. Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Chanin celebrated their fifteenth anniversary with a card party Monday. Mr. and Mrs. William Barnes marked their golden wedding Monday in New Albany, married in Philadelphia. George Reisner and his wife plan a New York to Cairo Egypt sailing soon. The German literary club met at the Propylaeum Tuesday with president’s address and a literary and musical program arranged by Mrs Goetw.
The Sun notes county commissioners should haul dirt from the Central avenue bridge excavations to the nearby ravine two blocks north. The reporter argues the ravine is too narrow for vehicles and that removing and grading dirt there would greatly reduce danger.
Larwill resident John Hoelfrick, reported dead from a wound inflicted by his son during punishment, sends circulars to police nationwide stating he forgives the boy and wishes to learn his whereabouts.
Several Chicago men are taking inventory at the tire plant of the Indiana Bicycle Company and at the Indianapolis Rubber Company's plant in preparation for turning them over to the rubber trust, which has absorbed most tire factories in the country.
Executive committee of Indiana state hotel-keepers association gathers in Indianapolis to arrange the annual meeting on December 28. Attendees include Henry W. Lawrence J. S. Hall E. K. Criley T. J. Cullen Nicholas Filbeck and Fred Van Orman as part of the preparation.
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