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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1899
Page
4
The fragment outlines handling of communications to THE SUN including address to the editor and business manager, reporting delivery difficulties, and the forwarding of rates to agents in towns. It reflects newspaper office procedures and subscriber guidance for prompt delivery and publication inquiries.
The notice lists outside city subscription prices in advance: $3.00 per year, $1.60 for six months, and 3 dollars per month. It appears in the SUN TELEPHONES edition with editorial and business office lines.
The column discusses misconduct by a hospital attendant for the insane in Indiana, praising Supt. Edenharter for decisive action and condemning lax police enforcement on liquor laws. It touches on England Transvaal policy and labor leadership shifts, citing a Muncie preacher on organized labor and noting broader social tensions.
The passage critiques aspirants and the election path to power. It notes Bryan will deliver four speeches in Kentucky during the campaign. A blistering hurricane of rhetoric may leave bluegrass unable to quiet the race and mocks Kruger's nerve in contrast to the Indianapolis pall team.
A Syracuse man recalls David Hanan of Homer, said to inspire the book David Harum, recounting a horse raffle in Syracuse and a note sale that netted Hanan $25. Other items include Kipling dialect, Indian visitors in Washington, Irish wit from Mrs. Orman Cooper, a Dublin licensing anecdote, and a Chicago tale of a court judge and gambling.
Senator Beveridge showed a Sun reporter a roomful of Filipino, Chinese and Japanese weapons described as a near museum collection. Highlights include a 500 year old jade-handled dagger, ivory kris, a two foot birong, a double sword in a single sheath, and an ancient temple sword with verified authenticity. He notes pieces unlikely to be duplicated in America or Europe.
The clip highlights opinions from several papers on unions, trusts, and national figures. It cites debates on labor protection, the rise of the trust system, and potential Democratic candidates including ex governor Stone and Mr Bryan, with Croker’s shifting stance noted.
Mrs. Anne Wright is due home from Europe Thursday. Miss Evelyn Holliday hosts a college girls tea Thursday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. H. P. Wasson and Miss Wasson returned from Canada Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. George Dickson and Fred Dickson plan a Europe return Thursday. Mrs. John L. Griffiths hosted a tea for young people. Tuesday morning Charlotte Barnes and James H. Flynn of Dayton were married at St. Pauls church.
Iowa democrats open state campaign on September 14 with Bryan set to speak in Lexington on October 2. Hanna sails home to wage fight against John R. McLean, the Democratic nominee for governor. Chicago platform democrats in New York city hold a rousing meeting with Altgeld Targin and Lentz as speakers and all endorse Bryan.
Stewart M Ponder's Photo studio and art store rises as a top spot for photographs and framing with consistent prices. Stanton L Wilhite operates. Listed is the Chickering Plano and Wulechner & Son of Indianapolis.
The Benton burlesquers open the week in Indianapolis with Murray Mack and a cast including Barry as Weary Walker and Comlan as Finnigan. The show features sparring exhibitions and a burlesque of Sousa, with other acts from Wieland the juggler to Taylor and the Benton ladies. The running favorite Finnigan's ball continues the week as crowds enjoy lively songs and dances.
Advertisement claims Chamberlain's Pain Balm frees a sprain in a few days and also treats rheumatism cuts and burns. Sold by all druggists.
A portrait of Father O Donaghue shows a priest known for dodging coughs during sermons and a bashful boyhood, later compared to Bill Nye for keen insight into human nature. Memoirs recount his missions including guiding a pension case, navigating bureaucratic rooms, and guiding a sister in New Orleans.
An 19th century advertisement extols Hood's Sarsaparilla and Hood's Pills as remedies for liver ills and blood purification, framing mischief and illness as issues caused by impure blood and promising cure through the advertised products.
Dr W B Craig veterinary surgeon treats dogs at offices in Weads stable phone 1097. Also listing for WWulschner Son selling shop worn second hand pianos organs and a Fall Meal business lunch daily 10 am to 2 pm with ladies lunch on second floor at Ormonde 16 W Peariat.
Fragmentary OCR text promoting Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething children. Mentions old nurse for children and warnings about teething pain. Contains garbled branding and stray phrases.
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