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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1899
Page
4
Office terms and subscription rates fragment describe business communications and agent notices. Rates shown include 3.00 per year in advance within the city and 1.30 for six months outside the city. Address: The Sun 125 E Ohio St Indianapolis Ind.
The Sun prints letters opposing extra pay for election officers beyond one day as dictated by law. A city guard politician argues for one day’s pay and many readers insist officers should serve for the legal amount, citing patriotism and public duty.
A public note claims county commissioners dismissed Bookwalter and McCaslin without stated reasons and warns that any move to shield treasurer’s office matters could provoke strong pushback from the People’s club.
A heated editorial laments Consumers' Gas Trust in Indianapolis as putatively vowing dividends over public gas needs. It condemns trustees and notes war department scrutiny of Otis and Manila reports, predicting a tense race for accountability between papers and officials.
Prominent figures including McCready, Rev Weber, Judge Lamb, Senator Beveridge and Attorney Taylor discuss trusts laws streetcar deals and urban progress. Observers notes praise media coverage while debating political strategies and civic advancement in Indianapolis.
A clerk noted a scratched letter A on a briefcase used during the Fritz robbery. James McDaniels has been positively identified as one of the robbers. The mark drew attention when the clerk questioned the bearer about its authenticity.
The Wabash R R Co announces an inaugural weekly tourist sleeping car service between St. Louis and Los Angeles, departing St. Louis every Wednesday at 9 P.M. The first car leaves St. Louis now. For full particulars contact Genl Maxfield at D P A 42 Jackson Place Indianapolis.
An observer criticizes ex Judge Lamb and the Consumers' gas trust for claiming impossibility in supplying gas while paying a 4 percent semiannual dividend. The piece likens the dispute to a coal dealer failing to deliver and questions municipal responsibility and contracts.
Columns from multiple papers comment on the South African War and Philippine episode, noting how party loyalties and nominations clash with editors cautioning on pushing political booms. Dispatches touch on Gen. Fred Funston’s appointment and the shifting trust dynamics in towns.
The Sun is described as enlarged and improved with snappy style and seven columns. Various newspapers from Columbus, Knightstown, Sullivan, Shelbyville, and Evansville praise its redesigned title head and appearance, calling it spiciest in the state capital and a sentinel on the watchtower.
The river is unusually low with a dam water absence reported at Broad Ripple. Legal action sees Harry C. Anderson suing T. B. Laycock Manufacturing for 10000 for molten lead injuring him. Dispensary staff at 530 E Court St. treated a supposed carbolic acid poison case later revealed as a ruse. EB. C. Atkins exports worldwide with 800 workers. Community events include a Boys' Brigade program at Central Christian Church and a First Baptist Church seating plan change. L. D. & W. freight car demand remains near impossible to meet. Bishop A. C. Hall of Vermont to preach at Grace Cathedral with missionary services later. Plymouth Church hosts the Students' club recital featuring listed performers.
Miss Emma Martin hosted a Dutch lunch Friday night. Miss Lillian Landers invited ten friends for a Grand theater party Saturday. Mr and Mrs Levi White hosted friends Friday evening to mark their china wedding. Mrs J C Ingram celebrated her mother Mrs Colby’s eighty first birthday with friends Friday afternoon. Mrs W H Cooper will host a reception for her daughter in law Mrs W R Cooper on November 9. In Logansport Cornelia Shaffrey wed James D Porter. in Bedford Jennie Owens wed Charles Hartley. Gov and Mrs Mount will entertain Indiana senators C W Fairbanks and A W Beveridge and wives at dinner November 11. The Old Glory Card Club formed at Miss Frances M Kelly’s 812 W New York St with Kelly as president and John E Hanley secretary treasurer. games and two prizes biennially.
Dick Herrick recalls Earl Martin the retired Indianapolis newsman now back on an Indianapolis paper. A late night telegram from a college-hill messenger led to a humorous misinterpretation about a fire apparatus purchase, highlighting college humor and Earl’s past.
The echo meeting of the Cincinnati jubilee convention at Third Christian Church drew a light attendance due to rain. Rev Orcutt spoke on the convention's influence. Miss Pounds discussed Junior Endeavor work, Howard Cole reflected on A M Atkinson, Mrs Jenks addressed communion service, and President Jenkins spoke on colleges at the convention.
Superior court jury returns a verdict for Patrolman Dan Carter after a three minute deliberation on Friday evening. George W Harris, also colored, sued Carter for one thousand nine dollars alleging arrest for receiving stolen goods. Harris was acquitted.
Hannah C Maines of Portland Oregon writes to Supt Quigley asking him to locate her son J E Maines a singer. She says he has a friend Pearl Davidson in Indianapolis and fears foul play may be involved.
The notice lists schedule details for Sunday services at First Baptist Central Christian Christ Episcopal Central Ave Meridian St Roberts Park First Presbyterian Second Presbyterian Mayer Chapel with various pastors and times including 10:30 10:45 and 7:30 p.m.
Only a week remains to pay taxes and Barrett law assessments before delinquency. County treasurer Schmidt warns of unusual delay this year and urges immediate payment to avoid a large delinquent list.
John Parkison of 814 Maple Street describes restoring back pain and kidney weakness after using Dean's Kidney Pills from Henry A. Hinder’s drug store. He reports relief after two boxes and recommends the product, noting the pills’ effectiveness and urging others to buy from FosterMilburn Co. as sole US agents.
The Northern Indiana Normal School and Business College in Valparaiso Indiana reports strong growth and improvements. The library and apparatus have expanded, a new science hall is under construction, and the next term begins Navy 7th with new classes. Over 2 000 students attend.
Two special trains run Sunday October 29 from Cincinnati to Richmond via Cincinnati, Hamilton and Dayton. The first departs at 6:30 a.m. nonstop to destination. The second leaves at 7:15 a.m. and stops at Rushville Connersville Liberty Oxford and Hamilton. Return departs Cincinnati at 6:25 p.m. with service details as listed.
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