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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1899
Page
4
Voters face a perplexing problem as parties spar over duties and guidance before the people. The essayed discourse centers on party platforms, candidates Bookwalter and others, and the fight to present a clear path amid factional noise.
A fragmentary, caustic column rails at officials and newspapers over city charter enforcement and party alignments. It mocks Prosecutor Pugh, criticizes Journal bias, and notes G A R and pension matters while lampooning figures like Taggart and Beveridge.
Clarence Kenyon cites creosoted blocks for stable floors while Tex Judge McCray laments tax involvement. Charles Cox defends bench power amid streetcar talk. officials discuss the Sun’s role and a rising independent paper. Polls, licenses, and fair attractions surface as officials debate elections, education, and civic duties.
Robert Scott argues a grocery man may outdo teachers in math while Thomas McGee questions the Dreyfus affair’s wider significance. A Constant Reader laments scarce South African coverage as newspapers devote space to other topics.
Amusements note telegraphed from New York that the Grand stock company has rehearsed all week and is ready for the opening on September 18. Jim the Penman chosen for the first week. last season’s hit. Rehearsals continue next week as scenery is prepared and the theater cleaned. Season tickets go on sale Thursday and the seals sale follows.
English presents Al G Field’s minstrels with a Faust family act featuring living statuary and 500 electric lights. The Purple Lady, Teresa Maxwell Ryan, debuts as Miss Maxwell in a first regular season, with Frank Hatch and a dozen others enhancing the program during two Saturday performances.
Mephisto, in Lew Is Morrison's Faust, opens at the Park on Monday for a week with a new scenic display and dramatic electrical effects. The Brocken scene promises eerie beauty as devils, dragons, sprites, and a pyrotechnic finale unfold. Superba, the week’s other feature, brings a pantomime with a dog show and popular-priced seats, opening Monday night after a full day for setup. Seats go on sale Thursday.
The Duchess d Uzes is celebrated as France’s most philanthropic woman while rumored donations hint at royalist aims. Her Paris missions included a meeting with anarchist Louise Michel who warned of assassination plots against General Boulanger, then vowed protection. The duchess’s life blends fashion leadership, art, driving prowess, and scholarly taste, with the Ardeche Dauphine estate famed for its ivy covered mansion and fine library.
Carrie Fulton stars in a new burlesque at the Empire next week in Jolly Grass Widows. The program features Twe jolly caster girls, Gay grisettes, Oriental pearls, and 18 young women singing and dancing. Acts include Pat and Mattie Rooney in dancing, Evans and Vidocq in blackface comedy, Casey and the tramp sketch, Hayman and Hayman Hebrew parodies, Paula and Dika in chansonettes, and Joshua's birthday party with Fulton as Ricketty Ann. Mile Dika, Frank Evans, and others provide laughs with supporting acts like lawn tennis girls and sporty girls.
Mr and Mrs George L Raschig return from the north and Mrs C W Fairbanks visits relatives in Ohio. Engagement announced between Miss Hattie Reese and William Haught. The Tanners replace neighbors on N Capitol Ave. The Steele party and Miss Bessie Hendricks back from Tennessee painting. Muncie’s Louise M Anthony and Henry C Webb of Chicago wed at the bride’s home. Miss Anthony known as a local belle. Sayles couple back from Europe to spend winter in Leipzig. Charles F Sayles to return next week. Rev Milburn accompanies travel. Lillian Thase and Oscar C Weigman wed at 1111 Cannon St. with housekeeping to 1713 Orange St. Weigman a Western Union telegrapher. James B Eustis III ill in Newport Rhode Island. pneumonia. former US ambassador to France.
The notice lists morning and evening worship times for Christ Episcopal St Pauls Episcopal Central M E Universalist Memorial Presbyterian Meridian Street M E Roberts Park M E Mayer Chapel Tabernacle Presbyterian First Baptist and a union service with First Presbyterian. Also includes an old nurse for children Winslow soothing syrup ad priced twenty five cents per bottle.
General Passenger Agent of the Colorado Midland Railroad Denver invites readers to request maps views and descriptive matter to plan mountain trips. Southern Railway distributes literature including Southern Homes Land of the Sky Minerals and Mines and a 200 page Empire of the South volume for 25 cents plus delivery.
The letters from Indiana and Ohio papers mock political spending and party tactics. McLean props up illumination schemes while critics call for restraint and respect for public opinion. Pettigrew urges apology over Philippines policy, others condemn expansion shifts and party bosses.
Open from 6 a m to 9 p m Best mineral water in the State Hot and cold baths at any time Expert attendants for ladies and gentlemen Best cure for rheumatism and diseases of the stomach kidneys or liver Everyone invited to try the water End of W Washington st near line Lauler Bros Proprietors
Stewart M Pounder operates a new photo studio and art shop gaining popularity for quality photographs and framing at consistent prices. Stanton L Wilhite is the operator.
Special train to Decatur departs Union Station at 7:00 a.m. on Sunday September 10. Return service leaves Decatur at 6:30 p.m. single fare is $1 via LD and W Ry.
Tickets will be sold September 9 to 13 for the Union Veteran Legion National Encampment. Return rates from all points on these lines. For details, contact the local ticket agent or W. W. Richardson, D. P. A.
In Plainfield Indiana passengers may buy round trip tickets at a single fare for travel to the Friends Yearly Meeting from September 18 to 21 with return required by September 22.
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