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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1899
Page
4
A fragmentary notice discusses obtaining sun rates and forwarding rates to agents. It references the office, a department, a business manager, and requests readers to notify WH SM to act as agent and forward rates. The text remains unclear but indicates publishable procedural notes for readers and officials.
The notice states pricing for non city subscriptions with annual and half year options in advance. It lists outside city annual rate of three dollars and a six month rate of one dollar fifty, with a unclear monthly rate line.
The Sun lists its editorial rooms and business office at 80 East Ohio Street Indianapolis in a brief notice of the newspaper’s address and contact points.
The Sun requests all subscribers in Indianapolis who do not receive the paper regularly to notify its office by letter or telephone at 880 Old or New. It also asks subscribers who can no longer receive The Sun to inform the office promptly.
The News denounces vile gossip aimed at reputations amid a city streetcar dispute. It condemns a joker who spread bribery rumors as a joke and notes the paper employs him, undermining the press's integrity and warning against fear of the law.
The city administration renews terms for health board members arguing they have served well. Mayor influenced by Dr Frank Morrison urges extending the plan to other departments while criticizing public works and urging nonpolitical, merit based municipal officers.
A fragmented note indicates a grand jury pursuing bankers and officials amid a municipal franchise dispute. The text mentions councilmen, city officers, and a philanthropist named Allen Bot, with references to controversy and an upcoming decision or investigation.
The speaker argues that instability and unreliability justify postponing promises of independence. A revolt could nullify U.S. pledges, and Cubans are urged to act cautiously with wiser measures. The tone warns that insurrection could endanger current commitments.
A reader voices skepticism about consulting with President McKinley on Gold Democrat plans, argues he opposes their principles except money policy, and predicts defections to Bryan. The piece mocks Mitchell and Miller, mentions the Pennsylvania rail tax settlement, and notes Aguinaldo, Durbin, and Watty in a broad political panorama with sharp satirical tone.
The diagrams show Germany 24,000 new books yearly while Great Britain prints 7,200. Britain dominates novels with 2,438 titles, while Germany leads in educational works and arts, with Italy and France topping political economy and history respectively. Further details are sought.
A fragmentary poem and dialogue style piece features a Homesick song about leaving home and longing for Pegramville and Hobbs store, with a sentimental chorus about farm life versus city money and a note about a certain feller needing a ticket home. The Blessing ends with a comic line about ill winds and de ed in deedin houses.
The page blends military notes and a spoken word piece with humor about marriage and daily life. It references Otis cables from the Philippines and Lawton chasing Aguinaldo, alongside verse fragments about Boer and American women and a speaker’s wife.
W B Westlake formerly of the Senti nel will head advertising for the anti-trust baking powder company. HQ set in the former Munger cycle building Fort Wayne avenue. The firm plans to spend 500000 dollars on advertising in the coming year.
A Scientific American note highlights value in peach and apricot pits with $8 to $10 per ton demand in San Francisco and kernels used for Turkish nut candy and flavors. Reports describe natural washing compounds from soda lakes near Ashcroft, British Columbia, plus bamboo organs in Shanghai churches. An eclipse myth in Shanghai and a misquoted Danube waltz phrase appear among scattered items.
People widely relate their experiences with Chamberlain's Cough Remedy noting relief from colds and threatened pneumonia, and protection for children against croup and whooping cough. Sold by all druggists.
A mixed review of J Henry Kolker in The Dancing Girl at the Grand praised his solid interpretation while noting a need for tighter pacing and shorter dialogue. Evening bills included A Female Drummer at Englishs with elaborate settings and lively numbers. The Rose Hill English folly company at the Empire offered two farces with spirited performers and notable dancers though some acts fell short of audience expectations.
Mrs. A L Lockridge will receive on December 9. The Dramatic club presents The cricket on the hearth on December 22. The Young people's club plans its next event at the Propylaeum on December 8. The first assembly ball will be held at the Propylaeum on Wednesday night. Mrs. D L Wood and Miss Marcia Wood hosted Mr. and Mrs. Willis G Wood of Chicago on Tuesday afternoon. Miss Olney of Clinton Iowa attended Miss Van Camps tea on Monday. Decorations were pink and lavender. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Kenyon hosted Mrs. Griffin and Mrs. Swift of Minneapolis, Miss Halderman of Louisville, and Mr. and Mrs. Mix of Mishawaka on Monday night. The marriage of Frederick B Willis and Miss Mary E Finney is set for Wednesday evening at the Finney home, 22 N California St.
A new corporation named Caledonia coal and mining company is formed in Boonville with capital of $10,000. Smith-Hubbard lumber company based in Wabash also incorporates with $10,000. Rainbow coal and mining company established in Sullivan with capital of $25,000.
A compilation of editorials and notes from Goshen News South Bend Tribune and others commenting on secession, Dowie, Kentucky politics, a New England pie trust, congressional timing, and banking policy. The items reflect partisan tones and forecast legislative actions and outcomes.
Central Christian church and First Lutheran church unite for Thanksgiving Day services in the former church building. President Scot Butler of Butler College delivers the sermon. Rev. Pail Putt leads the meeting with organ solos by Mrs. Eden Horton and a vocal solo by Mrs. Philip Goetz. Dr. W. W. Criley gives the opening prayer. East Park M. E. and E. Washington Presbyterian join Englewood Christian in union services in the same church, with Rev. A. S. Orcutt delivering the sermon. A fourth Christian church prayer meeting is the sole special service on N West street. Rev. G. M. Anderson preaches at morning services. The Women’s Home Missionary Society of Central M. E. holds a thank offering gathering Thursday afternoon at Mrs. W. O. Brown’s home, 1317 Park Ave.
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