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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1899
Page
4
The Sun characterizes Hanna as a corrupt figure while praising Bryan for opposing democracy’s foes. It labels Hanna a logician of dubious honesty and accuses him of harming his party, while noting Bryan’s strong rhetorical attacks on the administration.
The Commercial club and Board of Trade should push the Girls' industrial school as a vital city asset. They ought to fund a permanent home and support its work for pupils and Indianapolis thrift. The Sun argues these bodies must lead in backing this meritorious school.
A miscellany of anecdotes and vignettes span politics, law, and social manners. From a Kentucky political traveler recalling Henry Clay to a Wayne circuit court clash with James H Pound, plus a Dublin showman, Irish satire, and a church fundraiser misprint, the piece blends humor and sharp social comment across diverse scenes.
A collage of quotes from Indiana newspapers cites lottery luck claims and party attacks. Topics include a telegraph operator winning $7500, Republican defense of trusts, Carl Schurz on imperialism and silver, Goebel and Duke remarks, and a proverb about Mahomet and the mountain, reflecting partisan fervor nationwide.
A letter outlines public grievance over gas service and costs, denouncing municipal leaders for inaction and urging stern action against gas companies. It calls for the mayor to resist company pressure and preserve popular rights, with advertising blurbs tacked to the end.
The piece surveys multiple events: Henry Jewett leads a Kentucky romance at Englishs. Herman Sheldon’s strong Grand Night performance. mixed reactions to The May and Mrs. B O Shaughnessey. profits from Temple fair at Tomlinson hall. Y M C A concert at Englishs. The Empire burlesque show features living pictures and Washburn sisters.
The Indianapolis Sun enlarges to seven columns and adds a new head and improved form. It now prints on two fast presses with a capacity of 25,000 eight page papers per hour. The Sun is praised for its spicy news style and rising popularity.
At Plymouth church the Indianapolis benevolent society elected officers for the year. President Rev. M. L. Haines. vice-presidents Mer. August Bessonies J. K. Lily S. N. Gold Gen. Hawkins. officers Rev. G. A. Carstensen John P. Frenzel Rev. Frederick Dewhurst Rev. J. A. Milburn W. P. Fishback Rev. B. A. Jenkins BE. C. Atkins John H. Baker. secretary Charles W. Moores. treasurer W. T. Malott. The president's report indicated prosperity.
Mrs Alice Ford filed a lawsuit against Consumers' Gas Trust Co for 15000 damages after a July gas explosion at the Whitehead laundry on Massachusetts avenue left her burned maimed and disfigured. Building owner Mrs Cornelia Schaub is named as co defendant. Ford was employed at the laundry.
A district reader in Indianapolis touts Dean's Kidney Pills as a cure for backache and kidney pains. Mr G T Paulger of 1117 W Thirtieth St plus his wife Mrs Faulger report relief after using the product bought at Jenny J Huder's drug store. Price is 30 cents a box, available from all dealers. Foster Milburn Co, Buffalo, N Y is listed as the maker.
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