Indiana Sun Expects Health Board Power Over Schools
The Sun notes the Indiana attorney general plan to compel Brownsburg trustees to build a sanitary schoolhouse, praises the health board's reasoning, and urges legislative authority to enforce health measures while criticizing slow funding and authority. It also discusses political ethics, grand jury actions, and county governance matters observed in Indianapolis during September 1889.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
The
Health Board
Indiana Board of Health
Beetles Buzz Over Gold Standard Banks and Local Politics
The piece mocks party campaigns and notes Congressman McCleary to push for a stronger gold standard and more banks while opposing gas meters. It praises Battery A’s New York reception for Dewey, denounces grade crossings, questions municipal issues, and asks about the Lawton sword fund’s fate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCleary
House Committee On Banking and Currency
Congress
New York
Union
Dewey
Indiana
Taggart
Bookwalter
Farcical Anecdotes Parade in 19th Century Notices
A string of fragmented vignettes appears from various periods: J R Hawkins, Detroit & Lima railroad superintendent, chats with a hobo on a Pennsylvania line, a humorous Confederate reunion anecdote with Gen Fitzhugh Lee and a gossiping Providence church, and a forgetful Robert Dewar narrating a wedding rush. The prose reads like light, anecdotal snippets from several regional papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Hawkins
Detroit & Lima Northern Railroad
Pennsylvania
Penn
Jamestown
Eric
Hawkins
Erie
Detroit Journal
Neighborhood House plan by Third Christian Church
Third Christian church plans to open a neighborhood house near Atlas engine works with a reading room and evening classes. The project may expand the Thirteenth street church building and establish Sunday schools citywide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Third Christian Church
Atlas Engine Works
Charity Organization Society
Indiana Ave
Thirteenth St
Political Commentary Mix From State Press Quotes
A collage of editorials and notices comments on Bryan Altgeld Wheeler Dreyfus militarism and Philippine affairs. It notes opposition to militarism and suggests Wheeler may return, with varied opinions from Greensburg Crawfordsville Logansport Richmond Muncie Muncie and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Logansport
Dreyfus
Richmond Sun-Telegram
Chicago
Muncie
Nebraska
Kokomo Tribune
Joe Wheeler
Philippines
Gen
Otis
Anderson Butletin
The Swirl of Society Arrangements and Weddings
Mrs. W. H. Hamilton hosts a tea on September 26. Mrs. W. G. Perkins plans a Friday night event for Miss Marguerite Barbour of Minneapolis. Prof. W. A. Bell leaves for Antioch College to assume its presidency. A hay ride was held by Mr. and Mrs. John W. Kern for their daughter Julia. State weddings feature multiple pairs including Miss Mary Brown and Luther Brooks in Richmond and Miss Clara Zollars and Herbert Bond in Dublin.
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W. H. Hamilton
W. G. Perkins
Marguerite Barbour
Minneapolis
TE. EH. Tripp
Miss Voss
W. A. Bell
Antioch College
John W. Kern
Julia
Country Club
Richmond
Mary Brown
Luther Brooks
Ha. Meyer
Marius Knudsen
Chicago
Fort Wayne
Clara Zollars
Judge Zollars
Herbert Bond
Dublin
Hortense Gilbert
Rudolph Elleberger
East St. Louis
Faust and Marguerite draw crowds at the Park
The tragic romance continues to move crowds at the Park with Faust remaining a week. Empire audiences remain captivated by The jelly grass widows as day by day. Grand Theatre plans daily matinees after Monday for fair week. Opening bill Jim, the penman, reports strong advance ticket sales.
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Faust
Marguerite
Jim
Penman
Mexican Vets Conclude Convention With Banquet at Grand Hotel
The National Association of Mexican veterans closed its convention with a large banquet at the Grand Hotel. Col. Dick Thompson of Terre Haute was absent. his toast The navy was read. John W. Kern spoke on our country and Maj. Samuel L. McFaddin on Our sister republic. Mayor Taggart closed by praising the city’s honor in hosting the gathering.
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National Association of Mexican Veterans
Grand Hotel
Dick” Thompson
Terre Haute
Navy
John W. Kern
Maj
Samuel L. McFaddin
Republic
United States
Mason J. Niblack
A. L. Ogg
Taggart
Indianapolis Manufacturers Club plans factory outreach
In the Commercial club rooms Indianapolis on Thursday night members discussed attracting new factories. A central power plant and roofed space for small plants were proposed. Kinney Van Camp and Wood became membership committee while Rockwood C F Smith and Jenney formed the entertainment committee. Of 427 factories, only 50 belong to the club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manufacturers’ Club
Indianapolis
Messrs
Kinney
van Camp and
Wood
Rockwood
C. F. Smith and
Jenney
Stage Hold Up Near Napa Highlights Narrow Escape
A lone highwayman robbed a Wells Fargo express box on a stage near Napa California injuring no one. The incident marks a rare bold attempt on a rural route with authorities investigating the motive and suspects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard Oil Company
St. Louis
Paul E. Ayer
Columbia
S. C
Count Esterhazy
Rider Haggard
Vancouver
Atlin
Alaska
Napa
Cal
Wells, Fargo & Co
Great Northern
Harlem
Mont
Anne Russell Allen
Duke of Montefeltro
Hamburg
Germany
Anguilla
British West India Islands
Big Four Route Benton Harbor fare detail
The notice advertises a Benton Harbor service on the Big Four route with a $4.00 round trip. Trains depart Indianapolis at 6 39 a m and 11 15 a m on Tuesday September 19th and allow return within ten days.
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Benton Harbor
Indianapolis
Special reunion excursion fares Indianapolis to Chattanooga
Special low round trip rate of 9.82 from Indianapolis to Chattanooga and back for the last reunion and unveiling of Wheeler’s Brigade monument plus Indiana monuments dedication. Excursion rates 3.85 to Atlanta and 4.10 to Knoxville from Chattanooga for trains Sept 20 evening through 21 morning, valid to Sept 23. Train leaves Indianapolis 6:20 p m Monday Sept 18. Tickets and sleeping car accommodations at Big Four offices and Union station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Four
Indianapolis
Chattanooga
Whhder's Brigade
Indiana
United States
Atlanta
Knoxville
Union Station
H. M. Bronson
Excursion to Lafayette and Church Consecration Service
Announcement of a Sunday Sept 24 excursion to Lafayette with the consecration of St. Boniface Church led by Archbishop Sebastian Martinielli assisted by Fr. J H Guendeling and Fr. Raphael Hesse. Round trip price $1.25, special train from Union station at 7 45 am. Also promotional note for DeWitts Little Early Risers pills sold by druggists.
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Lafayette
St. Boniface Church
Sebastian Martinielli
J. H. Guendeling
Fort Wayne
Raphael Hesse
Cincinnati
Union Station
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Board of Public ‘Works
Hill
Board ‘of Public Safety
Pugh
Grand Jury
Tag
Jose
Schmidt
Coln
Lee Democrats
Bay
United
Wigland
Sion
Bonham Cas
Yer
Tageart
Lawton Sword
Sentinel
Gen. Lee
Sam
Charlottsville
Chronicle
Providence
Canter
Miss S
Episcopal Church
Robert Dewar
William Dewar
Robert
Philadelphia Post
Verend
Mrm G
Eve NiWe
Phil Staats
Conroy
Staats
Burns
Pgovesrwes
Adolphus H. Smith
Amelia T. Newland
B. K. Bruce
Ellis K. Roberts
Hendricks
Commercial Club
Trust
S. E. Morss
Justus C. Adams
John Lt. Griffiths
Wm. L. Taylor
BK. E. Piper
N. Hiinolsst
Ward
Henry Hart
N. Capitolave
A. W. Lund
Prospect St
Spirit OF the State Press
Gen. Wheeler
Crawfordsville Journal
Thessun
Ormonde
W. Pearl
South
Southern Railway
Southern Fields
Empire of the South
WM. H. Taylor
Southern R'y
Louisville, Ky
DeWitt
Marcus, Ward & Co
Seaerens Merrick
West Afsle
Ajisie
Pettis Dry Goods Co
Stona Sears
Lou
Gecesse
Hermsdorf
Cs.e.esca. Jeue
Washington Mills
Gloria
Egonotinn
Grand Stock Company
Wale
Charles Frohman
Empire Theater Company
William Faversham
Jessis Millward
Carter
Lord and Lady Algy
New Eoseby
Sear
F. 3
Lewis Morrison
Hanson
Empire Theater Secessor
Matinee
aarTa
Owe
Carrie Fulton
Moulin Rouge
Indiana State Fair
S. T. Rorer
Art Hall
S.T. Rover
Sousa
Battle of the Breeds
Sousa’s
W. W. Stevens
Chas. F. Kennedy
Sec'y
Conrad
Co. J. Conrad
Massachusetts Ave
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