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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1899
Page
4
The notice outlines advertising and publication contact points for the Sun. It provides subscription rates for outside city terms, and lists telephone numbers and office locations in Indianapolis dated September 16, 1899.
The Sun argues reelection in Indianapolis hinges on strict charter adherence. It criticizes Mayor Taggart for alleged violations and building a political machine, questions candidates for school commissioner, and urges voters to demand a fair field, noting ethnic and labor dynamics influencing the race.
The article notes Venezuela showing gratitude to the United States by directing most trade toward the country that aided her, while muttering about local political groups and winter coal supply concerns after an election. It suggests charity may tighten post election.
Voters in town weigh the candidate’s stance on water issues ahead of the board election. Critics urge a detailed plan, while supporters praise proposed reforms and infrastructure funding. The discussion centers on reliability, pricing, and long term investments for residents.
A jumbled set of remarks questions Mr Bookwalts advisers on Christian endeavor queries via Newlin, doubts Taggart replying, and criticizes saloon laws. It references Alabama hangings, Dewey and a foreign homecoming, asks about Chake Dung at the Sentinel, and notes Senator Jones’ influence abroad.
A collage of Indianapolis opinions features Adjutant Crawford praising Salvation Army work, Gen. Foster on penology progress, Navin praising Lexington steppers, and managers like Robert Allen declaring pennant wins. Other voices touch crime, prison, park restoration, Dreyfus, and state charities.
The Minneapolis Times admires Senator elect Beveridge for fast access to President McKinley and Philippine insights. It notes his decisive entry to Washington, predicts central stage for him on Philippine policy, and hints Indiana may push him as a future vice presidential candidate.
Speakers including Bishop C C Petty Governor Mount John F Geckler and Henry Beyfried defend the Democratic ticket. They tout prohibition views party loyalty and efforts by city officials to back the Fifteenth ward while opposing internal party strife.
wire brief notes that Dewey may visit Boston around Nov 1 and reports on world events from Havana to Paris with mentions of yellow fever cases, a Cleveland Odd Fellows lodge opening, frost damage on the Atlantic coast, and other official movements and expos.
In Indiana newspapers various editors mock political maneuvers and figures. The Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette questions Grace and diplomacy for John Bull and Dom Paul. The Terre Haute Express contrasts Sam Jones, the preacher, with Sam Jones of Toledo.
The Pennsylvania road carried 50 percent more passengers to Winona this year. Big Four engine 206 ran 90 miles on its regular Indianapolis to Cleveland trip. Owen county approved a 2 percent subsidy to the Columbus Blooming ton Terre Haute railroad. The Big Four reports net earnings of 4 073 807 78 for the year ending June 30, 1899.
Race programs show 20 strong entries for the state fair events opening Tuesday with a big 2 09 pace featuring Split Blik Rex Hornet and others. Wednesday offers 2 25 and 2 17 side wheelers and 2 10 trotters, each with 17 horses. Thursday centers the free-for-all pacing with Searchlight Pearl C Indiana Giles Noyes and others. Friday hosts the free-for-all trot with Crescens Caracalla Wynama Sir Charles and related events. Transportation and Sousa concerts add to the draw. Hood’s Sarsaparilla ad follows.
Announcement for a Dewey celebration trip to New York and return via Standard Lines at 25.35 and via Differential Lines at 22.65. Tickets on sale September 26 27 28 with good return until October 4.
Ticket details for Admiral Dewey receptions in New York and Washington with return fares 25.35 and 21.35 respectively. New York tickets on Sept 26 27 28 good to Oct 4. Washington tickets on Sept 30 Oct 1 good to Oct 6. Inquiries via agents or W W Richardson Indianapolis IN.
Cover Your Old Brick Buildings with imitation of rock-faced stone. H. IL. SHUTE, 4 Talbot block. We sell the CHICKERING PIANO. Wulschner & Son. Indianapolis.
An 014 Nurse for Children promotes Mrs Winslow s Soothing Syrup for teething with claims it soothes gums relieves pain and cures wind colic. Also small ads for neckbands free laundry progress lunch at Ormonde cafe coffee at Penn cafe and St Anthony s Sanatorium touting mineral water baths and remedies with proprietors Hine Lauler Bros.
Central christian led by Rev Jabez Hall at 10 45 First baptist with Rev T J Villers at 10 45 and 7 43 Christ episcopal led by Rev A J Graham at 11 00 First presbyterian with Rev M L Haines at 10 45 Universalist led by Rev Marion Crosby at 10 30 and 7 30 Central ave M E with Rev Alfred J Waller at 10 30 Meridian st M E with Rev Wm A Quayle at 10 45 and 7 30 Seventh presbyterian with Rev R V Hunter at 10 45 and 7 20 St Pauls episcopal led by Rev G A Carsten Sen at 10 45 and 4 30 Roberts park M E with Miss Dunham toledo at 11 00 long service at 7 30 Tabernacle presbyterian led by Rev J Cumming Smith at 10 45 WW Washington st chapel with Rev W B Dunham at 7 20
Rev. M L Haines returns from vacation. Mr and Mrs L G MacDaniel travel to Lake Manitou. Miss Bertha Crawford of Sullivan and Will Neff of Indianapolis plan engagement. Mrs H M Bronson visits Virginia and New York for Dewey Day. Ladies society of the Mannerchor prepares guest day for Sept 28. Calvin Fletcher marks 50th wedding anniversary. his daughter and Dr T A Wagner celebrate 20th anniversary. Informal reception at Dr Wagner's home Monday afternoon.
A runaway team in Smyrna Ohio crashed into a buggy carrying Mrs James Morris killing her instantly. Detective Abe Kleeman who helped arrest Charles Dumont in Columbus last Sunday died Friday night. Rev D S Welch of Mecksburg was expelled from the M E conference for abandoning pastoral work and fraudulently securing a divorce. Mayor Lisles resignation at Lake View causes uproar as council rejects it. Court was not provided and crowds damaged furniture in his residence.
County commissioners let a Melan arch bridge contract on Brookville road to H. A. Mansfield for 1695 dollars. Quarterly poor farm and workhouse contracts awarded. Murphy Hibben Co. dry goods CG W Mendenhall drugs John O Neal flour Elgin Butter bread Bryce shoes. Danube flooding Vienna suburb as Traun bridge collapses drowning nineteen.
Mr. Wilhite offers top quality photographs at reasonable prices. Pon der's Photo Studio, located at 229 Massachusetts Avenue, showcases some of the finest pictures to be seen anywhere.
Benton Harbor service to Indianapolis offers a $4.00 round trip. Trains depart Indianapolis at 6:35 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. on Tuesday September 19, with return travel valid for ten days.
Round trip rates from Indianapolis to Chattanooga set at 9.52 for Sept 18 19 for Wilder's Brigade monument dedication and Indiana monuments transfer to the U S government. Additional excursion fares include 3.35 to Atlanta and 410 to Knoxville from Chattanooga for trains departing Sept 20 evening and Sept 21 morning, valid to Sept 23. Official Indianapolis departure 6 20 p m Monday Sept 18. Tickets sleeping car accommodations from Big Four offices and Union Station.
Passengers are urged to deliver baggage checks to the Frank Bird Transfer Co. agent at the main exit of Union Station in Indianapolis to save several hours on baggage delivery.
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