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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1899
Page
4
Community notice outlines second class mail rates and weekly six cent carrier rate for The Sun. It lists outside city yearly, half year, and monthly advance options and promoting agents in towns, with office contact in Indianapolis.
The Sun laments the spread of insa nity induced by fright and condemns throat cutting tactics in the Indianapolis newspaper business. It asks subscribers who miss THE SUN to notify the office by letter or telephone at 880 old or new, and to inform the office if they can no longer receive the paper.
A reading of editorials questions why Dewey should face protest over a house given to him by supporters for his wife. The piece argues the gift reflected affection and public interest, notes Dewey did not seek or promise to transfer it, and contrasts reactions with reverence for Vice President Hobart and political opinions about Governor Mount. It also mentions Chicago labor tensions and the Colombia revolution.
A collage of anecdotes from the late 19th century culture. Joachim the violinist defends his long mane in a London barber chair. Reverend Crane jokes about time and Chicago’s greatness. President Kruger’s property division elicits a twinkle. Sailors in harbor competition end in humorous antics as a Yankee, a Frenchman, and an Irishman attempt daring stunts atop masts and rigging.
Reminiscences recount sharp exchanges in 19th century politics. Thurman challenges Blaine over an interpretation of intelligence while Blair recalls a rail lunch counter tale showing gatekeeping and pride. Stead’s pamphlet prompts two London editors to reply with humor and grave courtesy.
A concert is presented this evening at Plymouth church with organist Charles F Hansen assisted by the Second Presbyterian church quartet the Philharmonic club Ed Nell director and Mr and Mrs Hugh McGibeny The second part features Hansen’s own compositions The quartet includes Mrs Raschig Mrs Evans B J Miller and Louis Dochez The program promises substantial musical value.
Sheriff Clark urges investigation of the county jail after noting only a few complaints in the charity board report. He seeks grand jury inquiry into its condition, citing need for a new elevator repainting of interiors and a modern bath system.
Laura Abney, an insane hospital patient admitted in 1898 from Marion county, was found dead in bed Wednesday morning. An epileptic since age fourteen, indications suggest she was smothered during an epileptic attack. She came from Oaklandon. her correspondent was Charles Martin of Oaklandon.
The collection of 1890s Indiana newspaper snippets cites critics of glass trusts, labor disputes, and Mark Hanna. Comments touch on campaign funding, the Gold Bug era, and political shifts toward McKinley, with national roast humor in thanksgiving commentary.
The stock company with Papinta in The Young Mrs Winthrop plays to standing room only at the Grand each night and matinee. Robert Mantel appears at Englishs for one night in The Dagger and the Cross. Burly Burly may be seen for two more at the Park on Wednesday. A Wise Guy opens Thursday.
On motion of Frank L Littleton Edward H Knight and James M Ogdin admitted to the bar by Superior judge Carter. David Gabel 49 and Joseph Feiler 48 declared insane Tuesday. Gabel fantasies wealth Feiler mentally affected by blood poisoning. Thomas C Harrison chief of records of the United States to address on Redmanship Thursday at Itasca tribe wigwam Shover's hall. July 3 1898 Alabama and New York streets a milk wagon demolished a carttruck and spilled milk. Nichols sued but judge Allen instructed jury to find for the defendant due to Nichols carelessness. A runaway occurred on Washington Street as a Brooks oil wagon with heavy draft horses sped toward the state house. driver avoided a collision with a street car.
Stitching a busy gossip page from a Northern newspaper. report notes the liner Manchester Enterprise foundered at sea with crew saved, while other items include heavy rains in central Texas destroying property, Moody improving at Northfield, Crofut perishing in a swamp, and various societal notes.
Mrs Miller and her daughter, committed to the hospital for the insane a few weeks ago, remain there. Doctors report both are improving. The daughter has shown no further signs of insanity, while the mother remains in a melancholy condition. Doctors say neither had manias, and the illness was of the melancholic type.
The annual state Y M C A convention meets in Anderson from Thursday through Tuesday with Gov. Mount scheduled to discuss general association work observed. A major topic is a proposal to extend the college branch of the organization to high schools.
Franklin County treasurer J W Brockman was first to report and settle with the state treasurer. On Tuesday he delivered a check for 13921.98.
Mrs Henry Kneffer hosts a Wednesday tea for Mrs Henry Waite while Mrs J H Aufderheide entertains the Cc Cc Co club. Mrs I N Walker will receive Thursday for her daughter Mrs Sara Walker Black. University club hosts a Wednesday night reception for Wen and Mrs Harrison and their families. Louise Morrison of Connersville will wed Mr Clements of Chicago Wednesday night. A guild room race cathedral social is planned Wednesday evening. Mr and Mrs Hugh McGibeny will entertain with musical numbers.
A meeting of old soldiers is held in the criminal court room Friday night to discuss the pension question. Dr HW Haden of Summit Alabama endorses Kodol Dyspepsia Cure as effective for digestion and indigestion.
Altered train times list changes for multiple routes with updated departure and arrival minutes. The Sun announces a subscriber contest rewarding daily winners with watches and cash for reaching subscriber milestones, plus rules on eligibility, verification, and penalties for misrepresentation.
The Sun offers a gold watch to every boy and girl in Indianapolis who drafts 50 subscribers by December 24. Watches are American Waltham, seven-jeweled, in open face or hunting case, guaranteed ten years, purchased from Jeweler J C Sipe. Contenders must register at The Sun, accept conditions, and subscribe to The Sun for at least four months.
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