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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1899
Page
4
Public notice of postal class and delivery details for THE SUN. Includes pricing: outside city rates per year 8.0 six months 1.50 per month 2. Advertising and business communication channels listed. Subscription issues and agent arrangements encouraged. Telephone contacts provided for editorial and business offices in Indianapolis Indiana.
The Sun accuses Mayor Taggart of suppressing a higher bid from E F Claypool and eastern backers for Indianapolis street railway rights. It argues Taggart failed his pledges, hid the greater offer, and would have secured about four million more for the city with transparent action. The piece critiques his loyalty to the public interest and questions appropriate punishment for alleged conduct.
The piece urges grand jury investigation of the street car deal and related city administration issues. It criticizes editorial biases, calls public officers to account for charter violations, and laments political infighting and leadership silence linked to the Claypool matter.
The text reflects campaign rhetoric with references to Rev. Carstensen and Mr. Taggart. It notes late arraignment and opportunities for action over the past seven years. It laments broken promises and suggests if Taggart is re-elected he should focus on repairing streets and pavement, while brewers mourn the campaign’s end.
A collage of anecdotes recalls brave soldiers who downplay their deeds and a gardener who earned the Legion ribbon by stubborn defense. It includes a boyish dare and a masher on a tram car who learns humility after meeting a Seaforth Highlander.
A reader recounts sending silk banners captured by Texas troops at Carrion Crow Bayou La on November 3 1863 to the 67th Indiana Regiment. He recalls efforts by Texas and Indiana officials to return the banner and urges a formal thank you resolution at next reunions. A second letter criticizes state health officials for attributing diphtheria mortality to antitoxin and argues mortality trends predate antitoxin use.
Fare list shows prices for Chicago Evansville and Cincinnati trips with round trips cited. The fragment warns all travelers, rich and poor, about a harsh toll and mentions a supposed cure but remains unclear and incomplete.
Gov. Mount appoints W. W. J. Vesey to succeed the late Judge Dawson on the Fort Wayne superior court. Vesey, chairman of the Allen county republican committee, had broad political backing from many politicians.
In Clay West Virginia James Reed, a leading merchant, bruised his leg on ice and grew severely swollen. After doctors, liniments, and whisky baths failed, Chamberlain's Pain Balm quickly relieved pain, nearly saving the leg from amputation. Sold by all druggists.
Various editors comment on imperial tension and domestic praise or criticism of leaders. Quotes target Queen Victoria, President McKinley, and Admiral Dewey while reporters joke about South African war rumors and media spin across several papers.
Mrs Samuel Kercheval and daughter visit St Louis. Miss Clara Ingram hosted a tea for Miss Edna Benton a bride elect. University club plans a reception for Gen Harrisenm on return from Europe. Miss Edna Horwitz to wed Mr Kaufman Oct 26 at Americus club. Invitations out for Miss Lilly Bamberger and David A Kahn Oct 2 wedding. Mrs A J Clark hosts president day with Monday afternoon club. Mrs John R Wilson hosts reception Oct 17 and a young peoples dance that evening.
Incident notes include Wesley Mendal of Sunman narrowly missing a derailment on a Big Four train at Delawarest as a toe is brushed. A new Michigan division timetable will trim the Wabash Indianapolis run. Judge Baker asserts court jurisdiction over a $30,000 breach of promise suit by Cora Comer against Dr. Michael A. Jordan. The Central Labor Union reports only one worker asked for the union label in a year, while Kokomo patent suit against Fence Machine Co. is dismissed for want of equity.
A $3.30 fare from Cincinnati to Indianapolis offers six fast trains with travel dates October 12 14 16 and 21 inclusive for return. Passengers can speed baggage delivery by handing railroad checks to the Frank Bird Transfer Co. agent at the main exit of Union Station.
Two special fast trains run Sunday Oct 15 from Cincinnati with one non stop at 6 30 a m and another at 7 15 a m stopping at Rushville Connersville Liberty Oxford and Hamilton Return from Cincinnati at 6 25 p m Also baseball game Cincinnati versus Cleveland offered at $1.00 round trip via C H D territory.
Sunday October 15 excursion offers one dollar round trip to Shelbyville Greensburg Batesville Sunnans Lawrenceburg Aurora and intermediate stations. Special trains depart Union station 7:30 a.m. and return from Aurora at 7:30 p.m. Call Big Four office 1 E Washington St or Union station. WA M Bronson A G P A
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