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Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Sep 07, 1899

Page

4

The Sun Ad Rates And Office Details 1299

The Sun lists subscription prices for readers outside the city at 3.06 per year in advance 1.50 for six months and 0.25 per month. Advertising rates and business communications are handled by the advertising department and business manager. The office location is 185 E Ohio St Indianapolis Indiana with editorial rooms and telephone numbers provided.

SUN SUN Telephones Ohio St Indianapolis Ind

Republicans warn on track elevation issue amid rival claims

A local editorial warns Republicans against overconfidence in defeating Taggart on the track elevation plank. It argues railroad workers fear grade crossings and urges clearer stances before a single big evening of speeches, warning that betting on 6000 supporters is risky.

Taggart

Street Car Service and Rapid Transit Debate

Lawyer Colemans complaint against the Worth Indianapolis street car line discusses wage rises for conductors and motormen, car reductions, and the impact on riders. The piece argues for faster, safer transit, warning against abrupt starts and stressing ease for elderly passengers and mothers with babies.

Coleman Worth Indianapolis Indianapolis

Tax levy games and political shadows in city debate

The piece argues that city taxes rose last fall to shelter this fall from criticism, creating a reserve of 60 000 to 70 000 for a rainy day, and questions future levy plans. It cites Taggart Overstreet and calls out silver Democrats while noting local platforms and the Chicago ties, framing the campaign as local theater. The author views tax maneuvers as strategic moves before October campaigns.

Mr. Taggart Overstreet Chicago Bryan Indianapolis Overstreat Tis Bates É. Taggart Letter

renomination bid amid anti trust feud crops up

The piece critiques Attorney General and a renomination fight against the Standard Oil trust in a reform era. It notes talk of replacing a pro anti trust law writer and reports Johnson’s tax levy reductions while warning of a levy rise next October. It questions city finances, predicting no surplus and possible deficit if public improvements promise boomed.

Standard Oil Trust Ohio Mdunt Johnson

Indianapolis Keeps Up War on Gangs with Police Action

A city editorial urges intense police crackdowns against gangs terrorizing parts of the city. It argues for aggressive enforcement and “Yankee energy” in public safety. The piece also notes Senator Beveridge’s trip to Washington and Senator Fairbanks addressing settlers in multiple counties.

Indianapolis Senator Fairbanks Johnson Tipton Connersville

Kruger’s self amputation and bold frontier heroics

A mixed clipping recounts President Kruger of the Transvaal once amputating his own thumb after a hunting rifle exploded. The piece extols his physical grit and fearless leadership, recalling at age 14 he killed a leopard with a jackknife while protecting his sister, framing his life as a sequence of daring escapes and staunch resolve.

Kruger Transvaal Hart Beeste Cape Colony Germany

The Curious Life of Si Abraham Stingley

Si Abraham Stingley, a longtime northwest Missouri eccentric who died at 93 near Ravenswood Ma, was a fervent Democrat who voted for every presidential candidate from Jackson to Bryan. He was noted for never giving a note, never paying interest, never taking medicine, and never losing any teeth despite wear to the gums.

Abraham Stingley Missouri Ravenswood Jackson Bryan

Quote Roundup From Distant Papers On Politics

A compilation of brief quotes from various newspapers comments on monopolies, anti trust stance, rebellion in the Philippines, corn and whisky politics, Dreyfus trial coverage, imperialism, and direct legislation for schools. The excerpts reflect early 20th century political and social discourse with named papers like South Bend Tribune Tipton Advocate Columbia City Post Lafayette Call Salem Democrat and Richmond Sun Telegram.

Aguinaldo Philippines Tipton Columbia City Post Dreyfus Paris London Lafayette Call Salem Democrat Richmond Sun-Telegram

Swirl of Society Includes Local Weddings and Travel

Social notes report Rev and Mrs Graham home from Maine and other residents visiting in Chicago Santa Fe and Yellow Springs Ohio. State weddings are listed in Bedford Franklin Jeffersonville and Bedford with details of brides gowns and nuptials including Miss Margaret Smith and Wilbur Abbott.

John N. Hurty Put-in-bay June Cassatt Lolo Parks Chicago Nelile Courtney Lexington Ave Santa Fe N. M Catherine Merrill Nina Merrill California W. A. Bell Broadway Yellow Springs Bedford Minnie Carlton Gordon R. Gould Indianapolis Franklin Eda Hulsman Charles L. Hair Jeffersonville Ruby Aley Joseph H. Durham Margaret Smith Wilbur C. Abbott Charles W. Smith Ss. Pratt St

The Purple Lady debuts in Sydney Rosenfeld at English's

Amusements note that The Purple Lady by Sydney Rosenfeld appears for the first time outside New York at English's with Friday night and Saturday matinee and night. It is an original farce. Finnigan’s Ball is a recurring favorite. At the Park all week with Murray and Mack. Larry Smith is rough but funny. Empire features the Bonton burlesquers this week.

Sydney Rosenfeld Purple Lady New York Finnigan's the Park Murray Mack Larry Smith the Empire Alfes Ardath Bondman Chevaliers Haremental Deemster Data of Ethics Donovan Epictetus Elia Charles Lamb Charles Reade Felix Holt George Eliot Faust Goethe First Principles Firm of Girdlestone Gil Blas le Sage Gold Elsie Marlitt Kenilworth Knickerbocker History of Lucile Royal Edinburgh Rienza Rob Roy Scarlet Letter The Wild Ass

Pensions for Hoosiers listed with varied increments

The notice lists numerous Indiana residents and the ranges of pension increases or restorations they receive. Names include Harman Bargman Ter re Haute and Stephen P Taylor Wolcottville among others, with payments varying from 3 to 24 dollars and addresses spanning Delphi Fort Wayne Albany and more.

Harman Bargman Terre Haute Stephen P. Taylor Wolcottville Albert Qualkinbush Hilham Francis M. French Albany Peter A. Casad Delphi Uriah D. Fritz Butler Noah Stantz Coal City Benjamin N. Rowe National Military Home Grant Patrick J. Lawless Osgood David Trisch Fort Wayne Lewellen B. Staley Bicknell Benjamin Sawyer Bluffton Adam Oberlin Charles D. Porter Cayuga Henry ‘Winslow Fairmount Wilson B. Cunningham Larwill James’a. Fox Uniondale D. “Miller Crawfordaville sue—Denz

Multiple Names and Amounts in Widow Annuity List

A fragment lists several individuals and sums: Sheedy of Queensville with 16 dollars, John E. Hays of North Manchester with 17, reissue and increase for William P. Gilage of Muncie from 12 to 17 dollars, original widows including Sarah Singleton of Martinsville with 18 dollars, and Idn M. Kepner of Lebanon with 5 dollars.

Sheedy Queensville John E. Hays North Manchester William P. Gilage Muncie Sarah Singleton Martinsville Idn M. Kepner Lebanon

Monongahela Arrives At Naval Academy Cadet Furloughs

The practice ship Monongahela arrived at the Naval Academy in Annapolis on Wednesday amid unease. Cadets aboard the vessel will be granted furloughs and return on Sept 3.

Annapolis Monongahela Naval Academy

Delegal Rioters Fined in Brunswick Case

In Brunswick Georgia on September 7 six convicted rioters were fined 1000 dollars each or ordered 12 months on the chain gang, while sixteen others faced fines of 256 dollars or 12 months in the same punishment.

Brunswick Delegal

Cuba’s Corn Crop A Total Loss Over Unprecedented Heat

HAVANA September 7 Cuba faces near total corn crop failure due to unprecedented heat. Government and farmers assess losses as drought and heat stress devastate fields across provinces.

Cuba Havana

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