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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1900
Page
4
The Sun condemns County Clerk Elliott as a political accident, denouncing his attack on Republicans and urging defeat of the ring controlling the county ticket. It claims the ticket excludes Overstreet and Marion Eaton, questions road and sidewalk plans, and notes warnings about gas trust arbitration and Democratic hopes amid Bryan Hanna rhetoric.
Capt D F Allen writes an acceptance letter that endorses the democratic platform from anti imperialist to anti militarist yet says he will remain in the Philippines to fight. The letter suggests resignation from the army or withdrawal from the race would be consistent. It laments auntie ism and hints he desires office, while noting coal trusts arm constables and detectives to protect property rather than pay miners living wages.
The Commercial club committee turned down moving the locomotive firemen's national headquarters to Indianapolis, judging it would arouse union sentiment among workers and upset donors who run factories.
Collier's Weekly recalls Henry Clay early courtroom bravura, Ex Speaker Reed’s Maine toast, King Humbert’s money mania, Mme Wu Ting Fang’s Cape May bathing style, and a Carnegie telegram arc. The anecdotes mix fame, wit, and social scenes across 19th century figures and moments.
A spread of quotes from Indiana papers comments on the 1896 presidential race. Observers debate McKinley versus Bryan, noting public prayers, prosperity forecasts, and campaign implications acrossKnightstown Journal Vincennes Sun Mishawaka Enterprise Crawfordsville Journal Shelbyville Republican Martinsville Republican and other local outlets.
Advert describes Cascarets Candy Cathartic as gentle and restoring natural per tivity with no violent side effects. Druggists sell it for 2 cents.
A collection of fragmentary sketches and songs with light humor and rural characters. Dialogues touch on love, politics, Providence, and everyday life through short vignettes featuring Carrie Silas and a state fair setting. The pieces mix affectionate satire with rustic domestic scenes and folksy banter.
John Drew in Richard Carvel on the Empire stage draws strong notices minus his mustache while Ida Tenquest rises as leading lady and Winston Churchill’s story divides critics. Annie Russell stages A Royal Family at Lyceum. King Louis VII plots marriage with Angela and Prince Victor by disguise wins her. The season features Herbert’s contract limits and upcoming revivals including King Henry V with 250 players and Weber & Fields burlesques with Hopper, Templeton, and Russell in the cast.
A roundup of editorials from Detroit Free Press Grand Rapids Press St Louis Globe Democrat and other papers. Bryan and Altgeld receive satire and praise as the German American vote shifts and political influence grows. The Staats-Zeitung backs Bryan signaling possible shifts in national sentiment.
Mr and Mrs John T Dye announce the marriage of daughter Anna to Winford Garrison on Oct 1 The Mothers club of Bays club was entertained Tuesday afternoon Mrs Thomas Taggart and Mrs Arthur Hail served refreshments Miss Graydon spoke of a Pacific coast vacation The marriage of Miss Marie Keehn and John Chestnut of Pittsburg Pa will take place Wednesday A banquet for Rev C E Bacon is planned Oct 3 Rev J Cumming Smith returns from Canada Mrs Alice J Donaldson will entertain the Barton mandolin club Wednesday evening at 1819 Central Kokomo The marriage of Joseph Lang and Miss Daisy Mendenhall occurred at Rev J L Pucketts home Mrs C W Fairbanks will visit her mother in Ohio this week
The Walker Whiteside company brings Shore Acres to English’s for a three day run starting Monday with seats on sale Thursday. The Sapho matinee drew a crowded crowd and Saturday matinee sales were strong. The Park theater boasts the busiest week with near full houses each matinée and night show. Half the Empire matinee receipts Wednesday benefit the Galveston fund. Hood's Sarsaparilla promises to purge blood impurities and cure scrofula or salt rheum.
A brief notice notes a progress laundry service identified by the line Neckbands Put or Yree with a telephone contact 1121. The fragmentary item provides no further context or details.
The Kitz Bowling Alleys have been handsomely refitted on the city’s second floor by FE Witz and Co., located at 127 East Court Street.
Clark at 116 N Tlest offers photographs described as the best at the lowest price. The ad touts his work as superior quality for affordable rates, highlighting value for customers seeking portraits and prints.
Dr B F Bye formerly of 227 N Illinois Street has moved his downtown office to 403 N Illinois Street at the northeast corner of Vermont Two telephone numbers remain at 1925.
An advertisement touts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething children claiming it soothes discomfort softens gums relieves wind colic and cures diarrhea. The bottle price listed is twenty five cents.
Two trains depart in the evening and morning. The first fast train leaves at 6 30 p m with no local stops. The second departs at 7 15 a m stopping at Rushville Connersville and Hamilton. Return departures from Cincinnati at 6 30 p m. Baseball spotlight features Chicago versus Cincinnati.
The notice lists a $4.40 Cincinnati return fare and limited ticket sales from September 19 to 29 with a final return by September 30. A $5.30 round trip fare is noted with a $2.26 component. It mentions travel dates September 19, 24, 28 and associated return days.
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