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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1899
Page
4
The Sentinel critiques party politicking and civic issues in Ovwiside city including campaign finance, city services, and street conduct. It mocks platforms in Spring Valley, notes a small fire and fire-crew strain, questions a $169 sword fund, and laments weather prognostications while urging accountability in mayoral finances. It also references Dreyfus trial developments and calls for judicial reforms and ambulance-lawyer scrutiny.
Fragmentary note references a political clash in the Buckeye State, urging a decisive victory against Taggartism amid a broader great struggle. It hints at organized opposition and a call to rally supporters. No clear dates, names, or locations beyond Buckeye State.
A presidential excursion to Maryland includes Blaine Windom and others. During a Protestant service the trio hesitates at the offertory as they watch Windom place a ten dollar note in the plate. The scene ends with both Blaine and Arthur contributing similar sums. The tale appears alongside anecdotes about George Turner’s rise in Washington and humorous vignettes involving Joaquin Miller, a New Hampshire deacon, and a Scottish pulpit contest between Adam and Low.
Five dollar Mackinac and return fare advertised for Tuesday September 12 via line C H and D and D and C Steamer. Tickets valid ten days with berths limited. agent R P Algoe D P A DeWitt. Includes promotion for DeWitt's Little Early Risers a laxative claimed to cure constipation biliousness nervousness and fatigue with gentle regulation of the system.
Gov. Mount ordered Warden Harley to return James Baker, the murderer recently paroled, to prison. Baker’s relatives promised care but he was sent to the Allen county poor asylum. Mount believed Baker is insane when paroling him. Bethany park association elected officers: President Howard Cale, secretary A. I L Orcutt, treasurer Mra. N. S. Showers, superintendent Samuel Harris. John Shaw, a former Virginia-ave dry goods merchant, could not attend his wedding to Carrie Kiemeyer. the ceremony occurred Aug. 27 without notice and a party will be held later. Mr. and Mrs. Shew will live in Chicago. Roy Cunningham and Arthur Thomas were abducted by two men. they were threatened to be shot if they ran. Mrs. King recovered belongings after returning.
The society column notes a Hollowell trip to Colorado Springs and a niece’s picnic hosted by Emma Atkins. Susie Rotach wed Charles W. Bilis at the bride’s N Senate avenue home as widens the local nuptial page. A bridal tour for Beitman and Newark visitor Emanuel Beitman follows, with doctors Spink set for Michigan duties and a slate of state weddings in New Castle Rushville Peru and Detroit home plans.
A compilation of brief quotes from Indiana newspapers lampooning politics and national events. Mentions include McKinley Dewey reception in New York, Bryan’s statewide campaign swing, and candidates in Ohio. Local editors comment on war timing, elections, and party dynamics.
Ollie Mack with his funny laugh and contortion convulses Park crowds while Kinnigan's ball and The purple lacey intrigue audiences at English's. Sydney Rosenfeld's piece and Bon Ton burlesquers headline Empire shows through the week with strong winter success.
The weekly crop bulletin notes only a few scattered showers in the state delaying fall plowing. Late corn, potatoes, buckwheat, and pasturage need rain while corn cutting begins with generally large yields. Tobacco is housed well though tomato prospects fade. pears, plums, grapes, apples abundant and cider-making begins. Clover seed harvest is small but good quality.
Bargains offered on bicycles at 332 E Washington Street local shop. Jos, Cc, and Pfleger are noted names associated with the sale or listing. Read by shoppers seeking affordable two wheels and related items.
The Southern Railway distributes free folders and map booklets titled Southern Homes and Land of the Sky, plus Minerals and Mines and Southern Fields. A 200-page Empire of the South volume, richly illustrated, costs 25 cents postage. Address WM. H. Taylorge, Ass't Gen's Pass Agent, Southern Railway, Louisville, Kentucky.
Commutation tickets and Cincinnati Excursion priced at $1.00 with variations listed. Sunday September 10 details and venue noted for travelers and fare options.
County superintendent Landis names teachers for Center township with supervising principal W. F. Cooper and principals for Nos 1 3 5 6 7 8. One teacher to be selected for each, names include Margaret McVarland Alice Bower Della Brown Flora Hoover Edna Nowland. Irvington schools open Sept 2 with G. Stanton as superintendent assisted by Forsyth Destries Braden Lamberson Brouse Eldridge Pentecost Bland Brount and Tibbutt.
Mercury rose nationwide with top readings including Chicago 190 and Mexico Missouri 106. Other notable highs were Topeka 102 Kansas City 99 Lincoln 102 St. Louis 103 Des Moines 99 and Springfield 993-10.
Prince Cantacuzene of Russia arrived in Newport on September 6 to wed Julia Dent Grant. He was met by Miss Grant and Potter Palmer Jr. in New York and saluted her from the carriage. The party then went to the Beaulia to stay with Mrs. Potter Palmer.
Maj. Oskaloosa Smith, chief commissary of the department of the Pacific, on Gen Otis recommendation, visited his brother-in-law John Schley of 1604 E Tenth St Tuesday. Smith heads for Manila next Tuesday, born in Indianapolis, son of Isaac Smith who served in the 1852 legislature. Schley is a cousin of Rear Admiral Schley.
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