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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1899
Page
4
Bryan as a Pettifogger in Bardwell Speech
Excerpts from Bryan’s Bardwell speech accuse him of pettifoggery and distorting language to attack the president. The critic denounces the rhetorical twists as weak argument and notes the speaker’s loss of credibility. It compares the rhetoric to historic monarchies and colonial disputes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Kentucky
Bardwell
Congress
George III
Cuba
United States
Indianapolis
Let the Acrobat Perform in Tron's Alley
The Sun reports criticism of a local acrobat’s alleged lack of license and authority to advise Mayor Taggart. It defends the acrobat’s stance as misunderstood hot air and asserts its opposition to Taggart helped him win, urging continued outspoken coverage despite harsh reviews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tron’s Alley
Taggart
Bookwaiter
War talk and local concerns mix in scattered columns
The piece threads ex governor Mogg’s war rhetoric with McKinley’s expansion stance, notes on streetcar delays and track repairs, questions Board of Public Works dealings under a Republican council, and hints at Aguinaldo and Filipino funds tied to a death sentence case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Public Works
Aguiraldo
al Ealing
Aguinaldo
Mayor Details Plans Amid Election Countdown and Gas Shortages
The mayor discusses increasing gas supply this week as the election nears the 48 day mark. Residents question the 32,000 Moone allocation and the $8,000 building costs while elevation plans for the track are raised by the Sentinél.
Cosmopolitan Barr Home Inspires Travel and Tales
A London to St Louis piece recalls Barr in Surrey living in a self styled house with an American veranda, his roving nature, and a passion for racing horses. Containing anecdotal jests about Carroll Wordsworth Macdonald and Watson, the notes compare English and French judges and end with a humorous quote from a wary author about writing for pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Curtis Brown
Barr
Woldingham
Surrey
Scotland
Canada
Detroit Free Press
England
Lewis Carroll
Wordsworth
Fresh political jibes fuel Indiana editorials
The Indiana press mocks campaign speeches and figures like Bryan Aguinaldé and Taggart. Comments target Chicago platform talk in Ohio circles, Mayor Harrison’s festival use, and Indianapolis Republicans backing Taggart, noting public sentiment toward losers who complain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evansville Courier
Bryan
Pryan
Muncie Times
Kokomo Tribune
Ohio Democrats
Chicago
Washington Gazette
Harrison
Republican Party
Columbia City Post
Indianapolis
Taggart
Greensburg Review
Santiago Hero Receives Peddlers License
John Selk, a Santiago veteran and former United States Army soldier with Company in France, was awarded a peddlers license by County Auditor Smith. His discharge letter commends him for special bravery at the Battle of Santiago after carrying a wounded lieutenant through shelling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santiago
John Selk
Smith
United States
Battle of
Bookwatter Gone Again In Martinsville On Monday
Ghatics AL Bookwatter returned a fragment stating Martinsville Monday evening in time and that he will return, leaving readers unsure of full details. The note hints at a disappearance and expected comeback.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bookwatter
Ghatics
Martinsville
Theater Review Highlights From A Busy Week
The article praises recent performances led by Miss Shannon and Henry Kolker in The Planter's Wife, notes Mr Brooke's strong two day rehearsal showing, and lauds Carleton Macy Geoffrey Stein and Thomas Reynolds. It covers Empire burlesque reactions, cinematic acts, the Magnani family, Park vaudeville with Elizabeth Murray, and Shenandoah at Menglisas plus Arizona at Englishs with Sol Smith Russell closing the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooke
Miss Shannon
Henry Kolker
Carleton Macy
Arthur Blake
Geoffrey Stein
Thomas Reynolds
Miss Rand
Joseph Hart
the Park
Elizabeth Murray
Carrie de Mar
Arizona
Mizzcuri
Sol Smith Russell
Claim and proof in the Little Conqueror claim
An Indianapolis test report features Mr G W Smith of 15 East Ohio Street recounting chronic bladder weakness, headaches, and dizziness. After using Doan's Kidney Pills from H J Huder's drug store he notes rapid, steady improvement and better sleep. Sold by all druggists price 30 cents. Poster-Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole agents. Remember the Dean’s and take no other.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Huder
Mia
Poster-Milburn Co
Bufalo
United States
Dee
Doan
Eve Should Read and Go of The Bun’s Liners
Fragmentary notice suggests Eve is advised to read and go, referencing The Bun’s Liners seventh pages. Details are unclear but pertain to a short newspaper item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eve
Town Talk Highlights Local Issues and Appointments
State health board reports bodies disinterred in Delaware and Franklin counties due to noncompliance with death return laws. Seymour seeks investigation of water. Brookville cites canal hazards. Four civil service exams slated for Nov 14 and Dec 1. County taxes delinquent after Nov 6. Lian school seniors to elect officers Wednesday. An attempted riot Monday. night high school under Miss Donevan deemed a success. Rev. S J Tomlinson called to Elkhart church. John Caven buys Ensley flats at 32,000. Thman Stout sustains a broken leg after attempt on colt. M E church women host semiannual conference in California St church Thursday. Brazil First National Bank sues Chapin and Holt for 3,500. Chapin jailed for forgery. Parkhurst Bros to install court house elevator cables for 170. Indianapolis Gas Co dismisses suit over 75 cent ordinance. Pocahontas Grand Council holds annual convention in Red Men’s Hall Thursday. Receiver Hopkins reports September receipts 231,586.08 and disbursements 190,409.15.
Swirl of Society Echoes Local Weddings and Luncheons
Mrs W J Richards hosts luncheon invitations for Friday. Mrs Firey invites two ladies to elechre at Englishs hotel on Monday. Frank Js Young marries Grace Morrison of Salt Lake City in Munci. Mrs Charles F Sayles to address YWCA girls Friday on Europe trip. Miss Ida Keyes weds John W Peters of South Bend at bride home on Woodlawn Ave. Miss Wila Conway to wed Dennis J Shea at St Patricks Church Wednesday Oct 23 at 9 am. Mrs Evans Woollens luncheon features pink roses with guest of honor Mrs Anderson of Florida Vincennes. Georgia Shugart, daughter of Mrs Jacob Shugart, marries Alden J Hearing, editor of Winslow Dispatch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Richards
Firey
English's
Frank Js. Young
Grace Morrison
Salt Lake City
Munci
Charles F. Sayles
Europe
Ida Keyes
John W. Peters
South Bend
Woodlawn Ave
Wila Conway
Dennis J. Shea
St. Patrick's Church
Evans Woollen
Anderson
Florida
Vincennes
Georgia Shugart
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SUN Telephones
Buelueas
Ace
the Sun
Ind
Pettifogger
MR. Hogg
Mogg
Texas
Billee Bryan
Hogg
McKinley
Yunc
Sentinél
Robert Ingersall
Loursville Times
Sir John Macdonald
Ottawa
Sir John
Argonaut. A
Lord Watson
Grevy
Watson
Atlanta Constitution
Spirit OF the State Press
Empire
Lark Bros
Royal Burlesquers
Magnani Family
The
Ohio
Maurice Barrymore
Mary Hampstan
Shenandoah
Ménglisa
Columbus
Experi
Ence
Indiana
Berlin
Denner
Erereree
Pettis Bry Geads Co
Haviland
Pettis Dry Goods Co
State Health Board
Delaware
Franklin Counties
Seymour
Brookville
Miss Donevan
S. J. Tomlinson
Seventh Christian Church
North
Elkhart
John Caven
Ensley Flats
Vermont St
Oliver Insley
S Thman Stout
Aoman's
Foreign Missionary Society of
M. E. Church
California-st. Church
Brazil
First National Bank
Sterling R. Holt
Frederick Chapin
Chapin
Holt
Parkhurst Bros
Court House
Indianapolis Gas Company
Great Council
Degree of Pocahontas
Red Men’s Hall
Hopkins
P., D. & EB. Railroad
Grand Stock Company
Kinglise
Jacob Litt
Bronson Howard
Broadway
Alabama
Arigon Arcast
JH Russell
John Grigsby
Joseph Hart Vaudeville Co
America
Empire Theater Peeweest
Clark Brothers’ Royal
Life Motion
New York City
Butterfly Extravaganza Co
St. E. Ry
E. Wash. St
L. BR. R
Pennsylvania Lines
Cleveland Line
Muncie Ace
Union City
Cleve
Bos Ex
Bos Mail
Bus
Bog Knickerbocker Special
Benton Harbor Lini
Benton Harbor Express
Wabash
ST. Louis
St. Louis Southwestim
Lafayette
Eeeeeeee- Lafayette
Chicago Fast Mail
Cin
Wash
Flex
Ver & Louis
Greensburg
Nols
Washington Sts
Peoria
Bloom
Logansport
Ase
Louisville
Champaign Accommo
Philadelphia
New York
Peoria and Bloom
Piqua
Decatur & St Lf
Louis
Mail and Express
Peru
Toledo
Cincinnati
Cincinnati Express
Baltimore
Washington
Springfield
Col
Mad
Colum and
Spring
Richmond and Columbus
Columbus, O. and Rich
Lake Erie
West
N. Vernon
Madison
Vincennes Moléag
Sitch City
Dayton
Xenia
Reney i
Denver
Pacific Coast
Big
Ing
Union Depot
H. M. Bronson, A. G. P. A
Dental College
Department OF Dentistry
University OF Indianapolis
Delaware and
Ohio St
Paul E. Hulsman
Optician
Meridian St
JOS
R. Adams
Hudson Street
Old Tel
M@SES OPTICAL CO
Pennsylvania St
I. M. Rowe
State of Indiana
Marion
Baughman
Marion Circuit Court
Levi P. Harlan
Washington St
City of
Marion County
B. Pentecost
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