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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1899
Page
4
The Sun invites news dealers to obtain sale terms at the office. Advertising rates available by contacting the advertising manager. Communications for publication should be addressed to the editor. Subscriptions and delivery issues should be reported to the office for resolution. The Sun will forward sale details to suitable agents in any town.
The item lists advertising rates for outside city options per year and six months in advance with amounts given. It includes a note about editorial rooms and a Sun Telephones line. The page header shows Indianapolis dated September 2, 1829.
The Sentinel accuses the Sun of deception while both papers clash over track elevation in Indianapolis politics. The Sun defends its stance and urges voters to judge which paper truly supports track elevation amid platform controversies.
Fragments describe alleged pressure by officials including Thomas Hedian on police patrolmen to fund campaigns, with city charter bans on political activity ignored. Mayor Taggart and Controller Johnson plan tax levy cuts amid accusations of electoral motive. Aside notes comment on Cal Darnell and a park rendezvous at McCormack's cabin.
The piece attacks political deceit and questions street car service north of Fall Creek during Central Avenue bridge work. It argues for a foot bridge and passenger transfers, condemns manipulation, and urges the prosecutor to review charter violations while referencing Indianapolis and Friday’s greeting for Bev.
A newspaper item notes Willie Waldorf Astor weighing the sale of his American holdings. The remark suggests such a move would not cause national grief, while also noting Kruger's steadfast stance and a hopeful view of nonexplosive risks.
A collage of quotes from W J Holliday Greer Fate Brewer Moore Seyfried Davis Power Coffin Payne Wishard Wishard and others covers iron prices labor Dreyfus park boards prison reform and local commissions. The remarks touch on labor trust pricing politics and public works in a snapshot of community opinion.
A collection of quotes from residents and officials about the mayoral race and city development. Opinions touch on county books, re election prospects, local projects at Morton place, the Theta convention, and Yale athletics, reflecting concern for progress and leadership.
A collage of editorials and opinions from multiple Indiana papers critiques expansion, politics, suffrage, and governance. Highlights include calls for war restraint, hints at Grover Cleveland support, tax fairness, and praise for local officials like Thomas Taggart while noting party platforms and candidate dynamics.
Edward and Mrs. Smith announce the engagement of Miss Edna Smith to J. F. L. Moore. The Fern Leaf club prepares for a first ball and reception at Tomlinson hall on Tuesday evening. Local social notes include visits and travels of residents and club officer elections. A shooting incident near Washington ends with Floyd Kinman wounded during serenade.
Friday the school board named attendants for Worary and reading rooms, plus staff for art medical and children rooms. Arthur B. Adams becomes physics teacher at the Manual training school, Lynn B. McMullin’s high school physics salary rises to 800 dollars. Janitors’ pay linked to floor area. some decreases and increases. T. Rock wins $100 contract for fire escapes on buildings 2 and 5. extra door added to assembly room of school 15 for large pupil gatherings.
Rehearsals for the state fair children's chorus fill the state house as officers and governor join in the Sousa medley. A 530 piece Sousa band will back the voices, railroads offer one fare for Indiana round trips, and judges for department contests are secured. Mrs. Rover schedules lectures starting Tuesday. Amateur photography shows strong state-wide rivalry in the Woman's building.
Sunday church services are listed for multiple denominations. First Baptist led by Rev. T J Villers at 10 45 and 7 45 with a morning union service at First Presbyterian. Central Christian with Rev A B Philputt at 10 45. St Pauls Episcopal at 10 45. Central M E with Rev C E Lasby at 10 34, Roberts Park M E at 11 00 and 7 45. Seventh Presbyterian at 10 35 and 4 39. Tabernacle Presbyterian at 10 45. WW Washington st chapel with Rev W B Dunham at 7 45. Undertaker Chas T Whitsett at 53 L N Meridian St phone 564. A Full Meal for 10c daily 10 am to 2 pm. Ladies lunch on second floor. Ormonde 16 W Pearl st. A Old Nurse for Children Mrs Winslow s Soothing Syrup for teething is recommended for children allaying wind colic and soothing gums. 25c per bottle.
The Kappa Alpha Thetas adjourned after naming Grand president Miss Myra Post and officers M E S Scott, Edith Bell, Edna Wickson, Alice Wadsworth, with McCormack cabin and West Washington park debates set for Sept 14. Noah Pulliam injured at Parry plant may lose an eye. Spiritualist church opens with A W Connett speaking and Mrs. Josephine Ropp as medium. German day parade plans sight large crowds with floats and trains to Germany park. James W. Lanktree suffers paralytic stroke in Huntington Can, wife with him.
The General Passenger Agent of the Colorado Midland Railway invites readers to request maps views and descriptive matter to plan mountain vacations. The notice encourages exploring the scenic routes and enjoying travel information to decide where to go.
Southern Railway distributes free literature including Southern Homes folders large map folders Land of the Sky booklets Southern Fields and Minerals and Mines books with the Empire of the South volume costing 2 cents delivery. Big Four route offers 16.55 to New York and return with Sept tickets. Petoskey Traverse Mackinac Island fares 10 11 dollars August to September with eight day return. Frank Bird Transfer Co. agent service at Union Station. St. Anthony's Sanatorium advertises mineral waters baths and cures. Gur Portraits by Stanton L Wilhite at Ponder's studio 229 Massachusetts displays art quality portraits.
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