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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1899
Page
4
The Sun announces plans to print a larger, higher quality edition on better paper using two fast presses. It promises more reading matter and new features, aiming to be Indiana’s leading newspaper. An advertisement invites Indiana readers, especially youth, to consider a broad rate offer.
The column discusses Mr. Downing of the Board of Public Works being considered for the presidency of the Park Board. It argues removal may be necessary if the city dissolves, notes his past role, and criticizes his stance on Riverside park floaters and the 1897 election, while praising his administrative control.
Fragmentary text references a council, jury, investigation, and board of works. The readable bits imply a municipal inquiry with investigators swearing in and discussions of progress, but details are obscured.
A disputed payroll total shows $1,322.05 spent this week versus $2,410.25 last week, prompting criticism of Mayor Taggart. The joint committee is near completing a report on introducing meters in Indianapolis amid Republican council scrutiny.
A collection of remarks from George W. Sloan to Hubert Fishback and others on the Indianapolis school commissioner race. Critics praise or attack Goss and Bookwalter while urging reform, education, and fair reporting amid campaign tensions.
Charles Hernly, head of the state Republican committee, dismisses Admiral Dewey as a presidential possibility. He says Dewey does not want to run and hints he seeks another year as chairman to aid McKinley’s re election and perhaps obtain an appointment like Gowdy’s in Paris.
Quotes from Howard Stanton Z T Sweeney and A I Martin on primary election purity and compulsory voting. Sweeney cites strawboard refuse purification progress at Muncie while Stanton and Martin advocate mandatory voting to curb corruption in elections.
The clipping notes a small majority for Taggart in Indianapolis mayoral race and questions his governor prospects. It mentions a weakened Taggart lead and suggests Republicans face a tough climb to block him, while commentaries from multiple papers offer mixed views.
List of morning and evening services at First Baptist, Central Christian, Christ Episcopal, St Paul’s Episcopal, Meridian Street M I, Roberts Park M B, First Presbyterian, Second Presbyterian, Tabernacle Presbyterian with respective pastors and times. Memorial service for Dr C A Van Andall at Roberts Park M B.
Lewiston Maine reports October 14 as the Ohio finance committee appeals for voluntary contributions to Ohio campaign funds sent to Maine federal officeholders.
In winter 1897 James Reed a leading Clay merchant struck his leg on an ice cake causing severe swelling and pain. He could not walk without crutches and sought medical treatment plus home remedies. Chamberlain's Pain Balm was tried with little relief until use of the Hagen remedy is mentioned.
The stock company offers The Planter's Wife a melodrama set in 1864 Florence South Carolina. Edith Grey and Albert Graham marry amid a plot by Harry Livingstone who is exposed and killed. a mock wedding is revealed and Aunt Susan Gordon appears in the cast.
English's will present the Bronson Howard Civil War drama Shenandoah for two performances next week after a successful prior run. The play features a southern loyalist and a Sheridan soldier in a delicate love story ending in reunion, with a dramatic onstage battle and heavy scenery moved by a special train.
The only Sol Smith Russell visits En glish's next week with Hon. John Grigsby on Friday and A Poor Relation on Saturday, while Arizona by Augustus Thomas plays Wednesday and Thursday. Arizona, praised in Chicago, portrays cavalrymen cowboys and Mexicans in Fort Grant Canby country with a tale of love and revenge.
The touring troupe led by Hart and wife Miss DeMar performs daily all week in Indianapolis featuring Henri French Phil Ott Rosebuds and Van Ankens among others The act includes The Quiet Mr Gay a clever new sketch and a trapeze turn by the Van Ankens with matinees each day.
Clark Bros. Royal burlesquers promise a clean show full of fun singing and novelties at the Empire starting Monday afternoon. Tokay dancers from Budapest, the Tenley and Simonds comedy team, Emma Weston, the Mignani family, Williams and Adams, the Monte Carlo boys, Dailey and Hilton, Charles Farls, Charles Lillian, Maude Caswell, Arthur Arnold, Gordon and Le Van, Minnie Reinhardt, and a female politician burlesque will appear with songs, dances and grand pageantry. Daily matinees offered.
Dewey Pictures to feature Dewey day parades in New York as Empire’s upcoming attraction. Trelawny of the Wells at English's promises to be a top show of the season with Lavinia Shannon presenting an elegant lace shawl from Dublin nuns. Henry Irvine’s Indianapolis date set for February 1. Olga Nethersole checked for a Carmen kiss in Sappho, wait and see. Maud Adams billed as leading feminine on American stage with Frohman touring His Excellency the Governor. Ethel Barrymore leads the cast for a new company. Jessie Barnett Davis to star in Siegfried or the Silver Cup. Papinta to perform at Grand. world-renowned dancer’s engagement date to be announced. Grand to host popular play revival vote soon after audience poll. Stock company to follow with Daly’s 7-20-8 after August. Julia Marlowe shines in Barbara Frietchie in Philadelphia. Clyde Fitch and the author heard by audience. Alice Nielsen opera company famed for small feet. Frank Pearly oversees chorus undergarments. Royalties for old plays like The Wife and Too Much Johnson total over twenty-five hundred dollars last season. David Belasco’s plays pull in over fifteen thousand dollars yearly.
The article notes Charles Fechter in the hero role of Monte Cristo after a late performance. May Irwin forwards new Friday night premieres including Sister Mary at New Haven. Richard Mansfield outlines plans to continue Cyrano de Bergerac and new pieces like Madame De Lavalette reach manuscripts.
Official dispatches from The Hague report Ceran Island wrecked by a powerful quake with about 5,000 dead and hundreds injured. Rescue and relief efforts unfold as authorities confirm the scale of the disaster.
Instruction to travelers in Indianapolis to save time by handing railroad checks to the FRANK BIRD TRANSFER CO S AGENT at the MAIN EXIT of UNION STATION for baggage delivery.
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