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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1899

Page

4

The Sun Advertising and Circulation Notice

Notice describes post office delivery six cents a week in many city parts. News dealers can obtain sale terms at the office. Advertising rates available from the advertising manager. Communications for publication to the editor. Subscribers with delivery issues should notify the office. The Sun will forward rates to responsible agents in any town.

Taggarts Victory and Political Critique of Indianapolis

The piece argues the election outcome reflects strong outside influence and a bent political machine. It claims voters were swayed by liquor, gaming laws violations, and park deal concerns, praising Bee’s narrow win while highlighting broader citywide discontent.

Supreme Court Upholds Ban on Chattel Mortgage Sharks

In a decisive ruling the court sustains the law against usurious loaning on household property and calls for due process. The decision protects the weak from the strong and follows the 1897 act promoted by Samuel Spooner.

Supreme Court Samuel Spooner Indianapolis United States

Street politics and rumors stir a tense mayoral scene

The fragment names Jake, Taggart, and Mr. Raggart in a heated local political exchange. It mentions party factions, a vote, and concern over track elevation as the scene shifts to who controls power and policy. The tone suggests a suspicious, opinionated public discourse about municipal leadership.

Indianapolis Taggart Boo Gang

Stonewall Jackson era tale shows discipline and tact on parade

A fragment from a Waco Times Herald report recounts a soldier's exchange with provost guards during Jackson's valley operations. The soldier feigns ignorance in response to questions and even in a cherry tree, reflecting troop obedience and Jackson's control.

Stonewall Jackson Jackson Richmond Stonewall

Mrs Smock’s Golden Wedding Noted In Southport

Miss Loig Dye and Miss Esther Jordan enjoy tea on a Wednesday. The Metzner sisters invite guests for Oct 10 reception. Southport celebrates Mr and Mrs John M Smock’s golden anniversary on a Tuesday.

Loig Dye Esther Jordan Metzner Nellie Bowman Covert John M. Smock Southport Alfred B. Hanson June Berg Roberts Park Church

Drifting fizzles and political wind at sea and land

A collage of quotes notes yachts drift as winds affect races yet politics stand firm. Arbitration opinions split as outsiders urge fairness while insiders seek advantage. Local ads urge brick treatments and neckbands for shirts from Progress Laundry in Talbot block.

Baby Portraits Highlighted by Wilhite Studio

Mr. Wilhite offers quality baby pictures in the city at reasonable prices. Powder Photo Studio and Art Store at 229 Massachusetts Avenue showcases framing and related photographic services. Van Derpool Funeral Carriages priced at $2, with Frank Bird Transfer Company providing services.

Wilhite Powder Photo Massachusetts First Square Frank Bird Transfer Company

Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Proclaimed Time-Tested

An old advertisement claims Chamberlain's Cough Remedy has endured for twenty five years and proven itself a prompt cure for colds when taken at onset. It urges readers to buy from local druggists and emphasizes rapid relief.

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