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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1899
Page
4
The notice outlines advertising department contacts and subscription rates for The Sun. It lists publication practices for agents and readers, showing annual and monthly prices and payment terms. Further details include address lines in Indianapolis and a date of October 2, 1899.
A local Commercial club debates whether to fund legal aid for Prosecutor Pugh in the street railway matter. The editor urges a full investigation to purge rumors, protect reputations, and ensure officials fulfill their duties, warning actions if needed to force disclosure.
A Chicago report notes Van derbilt and Gould railroads will consolidate, risking dominance by one family and prompting calls for strict rate legislation to shield small manufacturers. The piece praises Miles and Lawton, and mentions England, India, and broader world tensions in a sweeping, opinionated summary.
A fragmented note hints at a street deal and court house basement scrutiny. The grand jury may illuminate pricing and possible ethics concerns while council considers Pyrotechnics plans alongside downtown negotiations.
The piece notes a likely finish of the Central avenue bridge as the century ends. It mentions Mayor Taggart raising the track and a celebration with beer, while City Hall stays silent. Indications suggest Dom. Paul faces a difficult position.
The piece recalls a Washington Post anecdote about Admiral Dewey at a wedding breakfast with Baroness Struve joking about eyes. It then shifts to Lord Tennyson’s sharp retort to Mrs Oliphant, a mining expert Batterman cross examination, a guardianship sale of zinc land, a shoemaker's charity, a Maine graveyard fence quip, and a sea voyage passenger's moment of fear.
The Grand audience lauded a strong stock company with Claude Brooke’s stage direction and lush settings. Miss Shannon and Miss LaVerne shine while Henry Kolker and Carleton Macy split honors. Park Ragtime reception criticized as uneven but Beatrice Goldie and Edith Kingsley praised. Butterfly Extravaganza impresses with live birds and acts by Norma Wills Monte Collins the Elridges.
R F Jones damaged on the C L R at Sheridan sues for fifteen thousand dollars. It took oaline Ferguson two months to lire of William. Her divorce suit is now on trial. John P Reichwein dies at 138 N Noblest. Grace Compton who killed herself is Pearl Mahoney. Mary Jackson sues for support with Union stock yards garnishee. Fifty Scottish rite masons presented to the president. Col Summer Storey Gibson Slocum to South Africa for observations. Navy secretary orders WH Sanford to Cavite for coal station estimates. Col Kobbe slated as last brigadier general in the volunteer service with Civil War service noted.
A compilation of satirical and opinion hints from various newspapers. It notes comments on sports, tea ads, teen orator speeches, party platforms, public figures, and British banners reflecting contemporary concerns. The tone is quippy and editorial.
The column notes Mrs. R. Q. Roache visiting in California Missouri and Judge Roache family, Miss Daisy Clark hosting Miss Esther Jordan and bridesmaids, and a social hop by the spiritual science society. It reports Olive A. Danely and Howard A. Newton wed at Worthington, plus Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Owens celebrating a golden wedding with five generations. The Flower mission fair doll booth features dolls from multiple countries. Miss Lillie Bamberger and David Kahn wed in a quiet ceremony with a floral altar and 40 guests. the couple will reside at 12 East New York Street.
Mr Frank G Smith watchman at the Downey street crossing says kidney and bladder troubles were relieved by Doan’s Kidney Pills obtained from Henry J Huders drug store. He reports persistent back ache and irregular secretions improved and recommends the remedy. Price five cents. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo N Y is the U S agent. Remember the name Doan’s.
Announcement names Cecilia Miles daughter of Mizs and Samuel Reber of the United States Army Signal Corps. Miles is described as the army commander's daughter and a major social favorite in Washington.
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