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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1899
Page
4
Indianapolis Gas Rebates Question in City Debate
The article discusses whether residents are entitled to rebates from the Indianapolis gas company for the period between the 75 cent gas ordinance and the later dollar ordinance. It notes the bond and injunction actions, the city attorney’s challenges to gas costs, and the eventual repeal of the 75 cent rate in favor of a dollar rate amid unclear judicial rulings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis Gas Company
Pugh
Grand Jury
Political indictments and rail plan controversies loom
The piece argues about Thomas Taggart and Bookwalter on track elevation and grade crossings, notes grand jury power over the city charter, attacks natural gas meter proposals, and urges action on a Portland insurance case while criticizing anti-trust rhetoric and political tactics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taggart
Thomas
Bookwalter
Question Platforms Are Now Out Of It
A fragment suggests a stance that platforms are out of a situation, described with unclear context and no concrete details or names.
Actor Tales and Theater Laughs From Chicago to New York
A collage of backstage anecdotes features Lucy Daly and the Ward and Voices troupe touring Joliet, a maid’s prison quip, thefts involving Sam Simpson and Sam Dresser in Chicago, Richard Mansfield’s hat and Panama fashion, Sheridan quips about O and "The rivals," Wewitzer’s antics, and Alice Nielsen’s chorus help at rehearsals alongside Parepa Rosa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucy Daly
Ward and Voices Company
Miss Daly
Joliet
Illinois
Murderers Row
Guild
Messrs
Maxwell and Simpson
Chicago
Sam Simpson
Polk St. Depot
Mr. Simpson
Faul Dresser
Richard Mansfield
Mr. Mansfield
Mansfield
New York
John Drew
Panama
Columbia
Mr. Drew
Richard Brinsley Sheridan
Drury Lane
Sheridan
Alice Nielsen
Frank L. Perley
Singingirl
Miss Nielsen
Parepa Rosa
Beveridge praised for measured Philippine war views
Senator Beveridge of Indiana stands out as the only returnee from the Philippines who avoids endless self-praise and spokes of how to run the war. The Philadelphia Item notes he evidently knows something and expresses restraint. Hood’s Sarsaparilla is advertised as renewing blood vitality and nerve strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beveridge
Senator Beveridge
Indiana
Philippines
Philadelphia
Hood
French Expressions and Dreyfusard Uproar in Paris Cafes
A Detroit Free Press item recounts Gaspard Danton, a Beaux Arts student from London, drifting into anti Dreyfusard fervor and causing a savage melee at Cafe Seine. Absinthe fueled chaos as patrons destroyed the cafe, shouting for Dreyfus and railing at the army. A parallel scene centers on Marchand and Cafe de la Muse Cluny with similar riotous displays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rue de Séine
Cafe Seine
Gaspard Danton
Beaux Arts
London
Gaspard
Paris
St. Germaine
Dreyfusards
Dreyfus
Dreyfusard
Boulevard St. Michel
Cafe de la Muses Cluny
Marchand
France
Fez
Cafe de la Muse Cluny
Vive Marchand
L'Armee
Boulevard San Michel
Cafe de la Musee Cluny
Armee
Kenneth Hereford
Detroit Free Press
Indiana veterans hold Fifty-first reunion at Mrs Streight home
The Fifty-first Indiana veteran volunteer infantry holds its reunion next Wednesday at the home of Mrs. A. D. Streight in Tuxedo. Also news items report Capt. Dolby of Salvation Army injured by a streetcar, Beveridge and Taylor attending an anti-trust conference in Chicago, August receipts at the post office rising to 25231, and recruitment for colored regiments at Fort Thomas and Jefferson Barracks. An Indiana Y M C A committee meeting elected E. H. Ferree of Marion, W W Helm named national secretary in Japan, and plans for an association at Muncie with A B and B Flindt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fifty-first Indiana Veteran Volunteer Infantry
A. D. Streight
Indiana Y. M. c. A
E. H. Ferree
Marion
W. W. Helm
DePauw
Japan
Muncie
B&b. Flindt
Sights and rattles of state affairs and a mock history gag
The snippet reviews political misjudgment in business and reform arguments by counties, political figures, and a noted misquote about Ethan Allen at Ticonderoga. It notes a trap for Aguinaldo, a conference sans Altgeld, and county officers opposing a budget reduction while the state seeks legislative repeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muncie Herald
Chicago Trust Conference
John P. Altgeld
Lafayette Courier
Aguinaldo
Salem Democrat
County Officers’ Association
Columbus
Ethan Allen
Ticonderoga
South Bend Tribune
Round World notes from Bermuda to Ohio
Great damage reported in Bermuda from the hurricane of Sept 12 33. Meteor falls near Sycamore Q embedds itself eighteen inches. Indictment for murder in Owensboro Ky against James Hoheimer and Annie Hoheimer. Wabash sleeping car fire near Montpelier Ohio. Luther Day sinks in quagmire near Canton Ohio, rescued after three hours. Congressman Olmstead to wed Gertrude Howard in Lynchburg. London surgeons expect to save Walter Wellman's leg. Counterfeit $2 silver certificate of 1896 series found. Molineux case to be dismissed in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bermuda
Milwaukee
Wis
Danville
Olmstead
Harisburg
Gertrude Howard
Lynchburg
Sycamore
James Hoheimer
Annie
Ernest Vogel
Owensboro
Seeries
Bruce Register
Roberts
Roland Molineux
New York
Molineux
Adams
London
Walter Wellman
Polar
America
Wabash Road
Montpelier
Luther Day
Canton
Day
Social Whirls and Visits Highlight Local Scene
The Swirl of Society notes Franze Bellinger return from the east and J F Darnell leaving for Mexico. Martha Bradshaw plans a October 11 tea for her ten bridesmaids. Elizabeth Heber returns from California Rocky mountains and Yellowstone. Robert W Wood hosts at Country club breakfast for Senator Beveridge guest. Mrs R T Buchanan hosts friends at 3135 N New Jersey for Grace Anderson. College Ave Baptist Ladies Aid hosts reception for new pastor Dr W C Taylor at Mrs D W Williams home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franz Bellinger
J. F. Darnell
U. S
Mexico
Martha Bradshaw
Elizabeth Heber
California
Rocky Mountains
Yellowstone Park
Robert W. Wood
England
Senator Beveridge
C. E. Coffin
R. T. Buchanan
New Jersey-st
Grace Alcott Anderson
New York
Ladies’ Aid Society
College-ave. Baptist Church
W. C. Taylor
D. W. Williams
College-ave
Cincinnati and Return Special Trains Offered
Two fast trains run Sunday September 17 from Cincinnati to city and back. The 6 30 a m service makes no local stops while the 7 15 a m run stops at Rushville Connersville Liberty Oxford and Hamilton. Return from Cincinnati at 6 25 p m. Penni cafe promotes its city best coffee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rushville
Connersville
Liberty
Oxford
Hamilton
Cincinnati
Penni Cafe
Funeral Carriages 2 Dollar Beat Service
Frank Bird Transfer Company advertises funeral carriages at two dollars for beat service, highlighting prompt transfer options and steady rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Bird Transfer Company
Compliment Headline Lures Sun Readers to Liner Feature
The Sun touts a free feature titled Liners inviting readers to explore companion pieces and editorial notes. The promotional push emphasizes intrigue, variety, and accessible content for a broad audience.
Insurance Trust Suit At Portland Lacks Teeth
Local insurers say the Portland anti trust suit brought by N B Hawkins will fail. The defendants include numerous national and regional fire and life firms with Portland resident agents named in the action. The suit argues the state antitrust laws cannot sustain such a case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Indiana
N. B. Hawkins
Citizens’ Bank
Commercial Union
Niagara
Liverpool
London and Globe
Indiana Insurance
Teutonic Fire and Marine
Vernon Insurance and Trust
Fort Wayne
Firemen’s
the Palatine
Citizens
Boston
Ohio
Price Increases Hit Pittsburgh Wire Nails and Steel Goods
Pittsburgh notes another price rise by the American Steel and Wire Nail Company effective Sept 11. All grades of wire rise 15 percent and nails rise 15 cents per keg. This marks a total increase of 150 percent for nails since January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
American Steel and Wire Nail Company
Change in Court Yard Fountain at courthouse park
Plans for the courthouse yard fountain were altered from a double basin with outer flower beds to an outer basin divided into alternating flower beds and water pools. The change aims to heighten beauty and completion is expected within a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court Yard
Court House Park
Mrs Wood Sues Gas Company Over Service
Judge Carter will hear Sept 21 an argument to decide if Consumers gas trust must furnish gas to Mrs Ann E Wood of 1505 Bellefontaine. She claims their rates and service are unfair and the court writ of mandate requires pipes laid pending decision.
Indiana Burial Law Requires Permit for All Remains
A new law effective October 1 bans burial in Indiana without a health officer permit. The regulation will assist the statistics departments by creating official records of funerals and burials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Statistics Departments
Big Four Round Trip To Multiple Cities
One dollar round trip to Shelbyville Greensburg Batesville Sunmans Lawrenceburg Aurora and intermediate stations. Special trains leave Union Station 7 30 a m returning leave Aurora 7 20 p m Call at Big Four office No 1 EB Washington st and Union Station. H M Bronson A G P A.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelpyville
Greensburg
Batesville
Sunmans
Lawrenceburg
Aurora
Union Station
Big Four
Washington St
H. M. Bronson
Reunion of Wilders Brig Ade Routes and Schedule
Reunion of Wilder's Brig Ade at Chickamauga Tenn spans Sept 12 to 21. Big Four and Q and C outline official travel route. Special through train departs Terre Haute 4 26 PM and Indianapolis 6 20 PM Monday Sept 18. Train runs to Chattanooga with sleepers and high back seat coaches reaching early next morning. Fares from Terre Haute and Indianapolis to Chattanooga and return 9 82 dollars with travel Sept 18 19 and return valid until the 2th. Corresponding rates from other points. For details contact Big Four agents at No 1 B Washington St Massachusetts Ave or Union Station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chickamauga
Tenn
Big Four
Washington St
Massachusetts Ave
Union Station
Mc Bronson, A. G, P
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SUN
THE
Indianapolis
Ind
Taggart and Bookwalter
Sentinel
A. Greene Smith
Thomas Taggart
Greene
Ashley
Indianapolis Banks
Sherry
Wewitzer
Wag
Soc
Frederick A. Dolby
Salvation Army
Arcist
Taylor
Fort Thomas
Jefferson Barracks
Bio
Spirit OF the State Press
Round World
Washington and
Pennsylvania Streets
NTS
Salis & Company
Way Points
Wilder
N. W. Corner
Ington and
Meridian
Kahn
Dental College
Department OF Dentistry
University OF Indianapolis
Delaware and
Ohio St
Physicians and Surgeons
W. B. Pletcher
Ma Spink
Alabama At
Ty Po
J. A. Sutcliffe
Fig Tita
Fa Teleshone
Jos. E. Morrow
Suchanas
Paul E. Hulsman
Opticias
Meridian St
JOS
R. Adame
Hudson Street
Oia Tel
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