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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1899

Page

6

Elaborate Egypta Opera at English's Next Week

English's presents four attractions with the Oriental opera Egypta under St Pauls Episcopal auspices. Mo ses life story features 600 performers, lavish scenery, and dazzling costumes. Jeff De Angelis appears with Harry Mae Donough and others, followed by Willie Collier in Mr Smooth and Daniel Frohman's Trelawny of the Wells with Mary Mannering and stars. Kelly's Kids opens Park week with a strong cast and An Easy Mark closes the run with musical comedy and dances.

Egypta St. Paul's Episcopal Church Indianapolis Moses Jeff DE Angelis Jolly Musketeer New York Philadelphia Boston Grace von Struddiford Bostonians de Anigens Jeff Harry MaeDonough Hubert Wilke Maud Hollins Willie Collier Mr. Smooth Collier Manhattan Theater Smooth Daniel Froedman Lyceum Theater Trelawny the Wells Lyceum Daniel Frohman Daly Daily Charles Frohman The Wells Arthur Pinero Rose Trelawny Pinero Mary Mannering William Courtleigh Edward Morgan Kelly Harry Crandall Marty O'Neil Udell and Pearce Edward Powers Jas. K. Farley Sammy Brown Laura Bennett H. A. DeSouchet

Primrose and Dockstader Minstrel Show At Gingfish’s

Primrose and Dockstader will present two performances at Gingfish’s this Saturday with matinee and night shows. Audiences who have seen the act this year say it is great. A parade was held Saturday morning.

Primrose Dockstader Gingfish’s

Critics Bash Crane Play Peter Stuyvesant in New Comedy Scene

The review notes W I Crane wears a wooden leg in Peter Stuyvesant and calls the work a memorial to Peter Stuyvesant. Other notes include Allen Dele criticizing Gadfly and Robson rushing the playwright, while various actors and operas receive mixed receptions.

W. I. Crane Peter Stuyvesant Crane Allen Dele New Amsterdam Stuart Robson Francis W Nim Cyrano Wilson Viola Allen Julia Arthur Queen Empress Josephine Alice Neilsen Hardee Kirkland Grand Stock Company Grand Miss Shannon E. F. Hodges Grace von Smediford Jolly Musketeer Charles von Studdiford St. Louis Carleton Macy Niobe the Grand

Burlesque Show Features Classic Acts and New Parodies

A vaudeville style burlesque run presents a comedy sketch Comedy and tragedy by DeVern and Coontown swells St Clair and Loreno perform a sketch A Woman of Few Words Alice Wrenn Flossie Hughes sing Buck Darlies with Edwin Bisley triloquism and imitations Miss Everett appears in both burlesques during the week with daily matinees

Dan Crimming Rosa Gore Edgar Bisley Ewill DeVern Will Coontown St. Clair Loreno Alice Wrenn Flossie Hughes Buck Darlies Lew, Palmer Miss Everett

Sunday Military Band Concert at Tomlinson Hall

The Indianapolis military band performs at Tomilincon hall at 3 p m Sunday for Central labor union benefit. Ida Sweeney soprano and Olive Kier violinist join the program with multiple band selections and solos. The Cyclorama rink opens next Wednesday with added seating and new skates, Cliff Allen as manager, daily hours and ladies mornings.

Indianapolis Military Band Tomilincon ‘Hall Central Labor Union Ida Sweeney Olive Kier Chicago Tribune Rudolph Koster John Geiger Lohengrin Monarch Josit Nickolas Rembusch de Bennot Olive Kiler Victor Herbert Jargo Handel Bard Stars and Stripes Cliff Allen

Lizzie Hastert Arrested After Spree of Robbery

Lizzie Hastert of Aurora Illinois was jailed after a spree in which she bought two bicycles rings a watch and lavish clothing with large cash. Police traced the funds to two brothers on a Sugar Grove farm whose wallet contents were stolen. Five $100 bills were found in her trunk and she was bound over to the grand jury.

Aurora Til Lizzie Hastert Tazzie Lizzie Dorr

French Coxey Army Threatens Paris Strike

Oct 7 Paris reports M Schneider, Le Creusot miners’ employer, agrees to Premier Waldeck Rousseau arbitration. Strikers warn that if arbitration fails they will march on Paris. Echo de Paris notes ten infantry regiments ready to block the march.

Paris M. Schneider le Creuscot Waldeck-Rousseau Echoe de Paris

Matrimonial Fluke Reappears in Cook County Suit

Chicago date Oct 7 1899 divorce case unfolds with Mrs A Anderson suing ex husband for breach of promise to marry claiming remarriage coercion and seeks 25000 in damages. The suit reportedly marks an early court record of such action in Cook County Superior Court.

Chicago Cook County Superior Court A. ©. Anderson

Bryan Will Make a Hurried Ohio Campaign Trip

The itinerary for William J. Bryan's stump tour in Ohio was announced by the democratic state committee. Oct 19 will cover Greenville Celina St. Marys Van Wert Paulding Defiance Oct 20 Napoleon Ottawa Lima Sidney Kenton Findlay Oct 21 Fremont Tiffin Upper Sandusky Marion Bucyrus Sandusky. Most talks will be from the train with one exception in Sandusky at the opera house.

Columbus Wm. J. Bryan Ohio Democratic State Committee Greenville Celina St. Marys Vanwert Paulding Defiance Napoleon Ottawa Lima Sidney Kenton Findlay Fremont Tifflin Upper Sandusky Marion Bucyrus Sandusky

Havana Prohibits Display of Foreign Flags Except at Consulates

Mayor Lacoste issued an order banning the display of foreign flags in Havana including Spanish flags, with exceptions for consulates. The directive targets public spaces and private establishments, aiming to enforce national symbolism.

Havana Lacoste

Misread 1897 notes on remedy with coughing fit

A fragment notes a pastor from Pt. Pleasant West Virginia who suffered a long coughing spell on December 10 1897. It records he bought a bottle of a remedy that acted like a charm and seemed to help. The text is garbled but indicates a medical or quasi medical anecdote.

A. Donahoe Mid. ‘Church South Pt. Pleasant W. Va

Dewey On Naval Reinforcements For the Philippines

Admiral Dewey told Assistant Secretary Allen that the naval reinforcements to the Asiatic squadron were sent at his request to the Philippines, and he urged that the orders accompany a note affirming his request. He also denied supporting Filipino independence. The remark is seen as impactful against anti expansionists.

New York Washington Brooklyn Eagle Aguinaldo McKinley Manila Dewey Allen Navy Department Brooklyn Philippines Onte Atkinson

Casualties in Manila Reported With Sept Oct Deaths

Gen Otis reports additional losses from the Philippines including multiple killed and wounded across infantry and artillery units. Names listed include Corporal James C Bullington Fourth Infantry near Bacoor Oct 2 and Corporal Barney Mullen Twenty first Infantry at Calamba Oct 3, with many others named and noted as severe or slight injuries.

Washington Otis Maiila First Tennessee Iloilo James C. Bullington Fourth Infantry Bacoor Barney Mullen Twenty-first Infantry Calambra Frank J. Early Thomas Bredger Fourth Cavalry Mexico Charles A. Radelire Nirth Cagsua Arthur W. Chambers Jos FL Campbell Fifth Artillery Louis R. Burgess Signal Corps Frank R. Beals Ole Guiéerson Rein Fourteenth Tafrantry Richard Newmann Moderal Charles E. Bevans Comski Max Gehlaff Jeg Wn Piilaus George Brouwlett Cornoral Cle S. Lrickson San Fernando Frank G. McGrath Havere Twenty First Infantry Los Banos Harold T. Mealy Ca¢amba Frank Yax John H. Westerhoff John Gillman Porae Jos. Bassford Louis J

Inland and Ocean Rates Discussed by Philadelphia Firms

Frankz Neal of Peter Wright & Sons testified on fluctuating ocean rates and offered ship price examples. N OE Kelly of the Philadelphia Trade League said merchants seek fair rates and supported pooling to reduce disputes, with ICC oversight to enforce any agreement.

Washington Frankz Neal Peter Wright & Sons Philadelphia Mdture Trial Commission Frigéay Wis N. OE Keli Trade Ague Philadelpniai Pis Henig Kelly Interstate Commerce Commission

Morley Opposes War Over Transvaal Crisis

In Carnarvon Wales on Friday John Morley, prominent Liberal statesman, declared he would oppose war to the last moment. He blamed unhappy diplomacy and a provocative council of war and press for the present crisis.

Carnarvon Wales Transvaal John Morley

Pyramid Pile Cure touted as safe untreatable piles remedy

An ad claims traditional pile treatments cause pain and death and asserts the Pyramid Pile Cure, a nightly rectal suppository, cures long standing cases. It emphasizes local and constitutional action, no opiates, quick relief, and safety, promoting nationwide availability and a free mail inquiry from Pyramid Drug Co.

United States Pyramid Drug Co Marshall, Mich

Mutiny Rumored Aboard Arctic Ship Fram Under Svendrup Control

The Post reports mutinous tensions aboard the Fram as naval lieutenant rebels against Svendrup. Most crew back the officer, with desertion expected at first opportunity. Analysts say civil and naval elements clash on Arctic expeditions.

Birmingham the Post Fram Svendrup

Wealthy Farmer Hangs Himself in Sycamo re

J. Drake a wealthy farmer hanged himself Friday after his dwelling burned about four weeks earlier leaving him badly burned. Authorities believe the injuries affected his mind. He leaves a wife and a child.

Hills Sycamore Get F. J. Drake

Head's Sursapariila and HOQOTYS PILLS in cures and causes

Fragmentary quotation reviews remedies for rheumatism and disease. It contrasts Head's Sursapariila claiming to remove the cause with HOQOTYS PILLS failing to cure. The text appears as a dubious medical advertisement or testimonial fragment.

Cover Zour Ola Prick Buildings with imitation stone

A short classified item notes imitation rock-faced stone work for buildings by H. in SHUTE at 2 Talbot block with Neckbands free on shirts and a Progress Laundry service reachable by Tel 1721.

Shute Talbot Biock Progress Laundry

Mrs Winston's Soothing Syrup for Teething

An old advertisement touts Mrs Winston's Soothing Syrup for children teething. It claims to soothe chill wind colic and relieve all pain and diarrhoea. Bottle price is twenty five cents.

Ormonde Lunch Special at 16 W Pearl Street

Daily business lunch served from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. with a full bent for 10eTs and a ladies' lunch offered on the second floor at Ormonde located at 16 West Pearl Street.

Ormonde W. Pearl St

Photographs by Stanton I Wilhite at Ponder's Studio

The young ladies praise the studio and its photographs at 29 Massachusetts Avenue, noting the appealing portraits produced by Stanton I Wilhite at Ponder's Photo Studio and Art Store.

Ieeking Stanton I. Wilhite Ponder's Massachusetts Ave

We Want Your Family Washing Enterprise Steam Laundry

A brief classified notice promoting the Enterprise Steam Laundry offering family washing by phone contact S01.

Enterprise Steam Laundry

Big Four Route Fares to St Louis for Fair

Round trip ticket from St. Louis to St Louis cost 7.50 and 7.59 for return as part of the fair special. Tickets on sale October 1 through October 6 with return validity through October 3.

St. Louis St. Louis Fair

Chicago and Return $5 Tickets On Sale October 2 10

Five dollar round trip tickets go on sale from October 2 through October 10. Each return until October 14 is deposited with the joint agent by noon the day after sale. H. M. Bronson A. G. P. A.

Chicago Eoch H. M. Bronson

Indiana bid notice for state printing and stationery

The Board of Commissioners of Public Printing invites sealed proposals on October 10 1899 for two year state printing and stationery and separate bids for Supreme and Appellate Court Reports. Bids must cover all classes with bonds of 25000 and 10000, samples, and office in Indianapolis, work performed in Indiana.

Board of Commissioners of Publi General Assembly Indiana Supreme and Appellate Court Supreme Indianapolis Board of Public Printing J. Carter

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