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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1899
Page
4
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The Indianapolis Sun denounces the Sentinel and the News over track elevation and political promises. It questions the News’s motives in referencing Riverside park and calls for scrutiny of campaign assessments and officials’ actions ahead of an election.
The column rails at various themes from arms access in Indianapolis to free silver rhetoric in Texas. It references the Chicago cornerstone dispute and notes admiration for Tom Hedjon’s nerve while hinting at corruption charges tied to a street railway settlement.
A Puritan note reports that Spurgeon sermons sold and circulated widely since 1855 surpass Bible distribution in the same period. Estimates show millions reached, with readers possibly spanning half a billion impressions.
The man who passed at the shaghest figures known at West Point has been sent to prison for ten years for embezzlement. The NW papers note people blame lack of honesty as a poor foundation and comment on a changing press landscape in Indianapolis and South Bend. The Moblesville Ledger laments the bridge financing scandal and calls for restraint as taxpayers await relief.
Rev and Mrs Hyde and Miss Hyde return from Vermont. Dow hosts a brake party and supper at the Country club Tuesday night. Engagement announced between Estelle Selig and B F Lafayette. Fifteenth wedding anniversary observed for Mr and Mrs J B Whelden. Hart hosts family party Tuesday for Doane Hart wedding party. Weddings in progress at Richmond Peru and Marion. Zillah Neal and A Balsley wed at bride’s sister’s home on N Capitol Ave. Wedding dress described in white organdie over silk.
Amusements note Miss Shannon stars in East Lynne at the Grand Matinees with Wednesday and Saturday shows. Park offers Bright vaudeville Wednesday two performances. The Three Musketeers Thursday afternoon and Thad Rich violin Thursday at English’s. Spider and the Fly Friday at English’s with Primrose and Dockstader’s minstrels Saturday. A church gong and Rackett on chimes feature wine and song at the Empire. Burdock Blood Bitters testimonial from Miss Julia Filbridge.
City markets report unchanged prices since Tuesday with clover provisions. Smoked meats list hams bacon and sausage with varied per pound rates. beans potatoes cabbage and fruits shown with retail figures. Groceries coffee sugar canned fruits and vegetables follow, while fish prices rise slightly for some items.
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