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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1899
Page
4
Delivered by carrier within city limits for six cents per week. News dealers may obtain sale terms at the office. Advertising rates available by contacting the advertising manager. Communications for publication go to the editor. Subscribers with delivery issues should notify the office. The Sun will forward rates to responsible agents in towns.
The notice lists pricing terms issued by Sun Telephones with rates for outside city subscriptions—per year six months and per month in advance—along with editorial office location and newspaper masthead details dated Indianapolis September 21, 1899.
The piece argues Republicans should avoid national issues in city elections and warns that using such issues could invite punishment. It criticizes tying sound money to municipal politics and calls for party cohesion, urging that clubs and journals remain true to Republican tenets or drop the label.
A reader rebukes Mrs. Rorer for criticizing fried chicken, arguing her high priced diet lectures misjudge common meals. The writer defends simple eating, praising fried chicken as satisfying nourishment for workers and farmers alike, despite Rorer’s broader claims.
The Sun reports requests from residents north of the Central avenue bridge for county commissioners and the street car company to provide transportation while a new bridge is built. They call for cars north of the creek and a foot-bridge transfer. Delays due to weather or high water could push completion to late next spring, and a temporary bridge might cost little.
The piece questions missing funds allegedly taken by Mayor Taggart from city workers and how such money might be used to fund free beer for gangs. It calls for a grand jury review in Marion County and accuses appointees of oath violations while noting the influence of Indianapolis young Republicans.
A fragmented notice reflects a dated outlook about Dewey facing tougher conditions in New York. It mentions a bright May morning, Mantia Bay, and hints at a challenging time ahead, capturing a wartime era mood in terse, local reporting.
The fragmentary text provides unclear names and places and lacks a coherent event or identifiable subjects to summarize into a proper news item. No definite action, date, or organization is discernible in the readable portion.
The editorial critiques Taggart's record as mayor and contrasts him with Charles Bookwalter, asserting Bookwalter would enforce laws if elected. It condemns political bickering within the Republican camp, questions the News's coverage, and urges support for fund-raising by Battery A. It also notes the county council's tax levy stance and warns about census politics shaping the 1900 campaign.
The Wilder monument at Chickamauga is a magnificent structure honoring the sturdy brigade. The tribute reflects four credits to the state and to the brigade whose valor inspired its creation.
The man who seeks to prolong the old north versus south sentiment faces a hard hearing today. He encounters limited support and growing skepticism as debates unfold, signaling a shift away from divisive rhetoric.
In Anderson the attack on the glass trust continues as officials present another living picture for the governor and the attorney-general. Mrs Rover is questioned about her stance on dainty snacks like pretzels and beer.
A London letter describes Mrs Kipling and a friend sorting fan mail during Mr Kipling’s illness in New York. A telegram signed Willie Rie, Berlin dated, prompts suspicion it came from the Emperor. Editors debate publishing it amid source doubts. plus humorous university anecdote about Helen Campbell and a railway worker’s widow.
Tan Covert Cloth presents an all wool coat in a stylish long cut with deep French facings and lapped seams, available in all sizes for ten dollars, promising a better coat than elsewhere.
Advert shows Lot 4 063 English Tan coats with latest cut patch pockets strap seams double warp Italian lining satin sleeve lining offered at $12 50 despite listing $8 50 tag. This is a bargain sale item highlighting value for money and premium materials.
A motherly interruption leads Halstead to Sherman's camp with a letter, the general sends him to dinner and a train. A technician explains the phone voice as a counterfeited echo, and poet Frank J. Stanton surprises with rapid substitute poems while rats gnaw at his manuscript bags.
A compiled editorial roundup notes William Jennings Bryan’s unmatched stamina on the stump, with remarks from Goshen Times and Evansville Courier about his enduring campaign efforts and public attention across multiple papers. It also references critiques of labor remedies and constitutional fixes. The Madison Democrat covers a clash over the industrial commission’s trust probes and oil industry ties.
Amusements notes that Tord and Lady Aley at English’s draws many theatergoers twice nightly, with a matinee Saturday. The Grand fills daily with Jim the Penman and nominees by Nat Goodwin slated next week. Park and Empire keep busy with Superba and Fred Rider’s Torrid Bevy drawing large audiences all week.
A reader questions why property owners who funded paving between street car tracks were not reimbursed before the city granted a new company a franchise. The letter targets Mayor Taggart and the current administration for allowing the later benefit to others.
The children’s progressive lyceum of the Sunday school at the First Spiritualist church on Alabama and New York streets will celebrate its third anniversary this Sunday. Delegates will attend from Muncie, Anderson and Alexandria. the church will be decorated with flowers in memory of the little ones who have died.
Burglars entered the home of George Dickman at S40 N Olive St on Wednesday while the family was away. The burglars emptied bureau drawers onto the floor but took only a pair of gold spectacles. A valuable shotgun remained undisturbed.
Reports from Indianapolis and across the country praise Morrow's Kidne-wids for kidney and urinary disorders. John Butach, a salesman, describes chronic kidney pain and nervous debility relieved after using the product. Boxes cost fifty cents, two weeks’ treatment, Sloan Drug Co. sells it, manufactured by John Morrow Co.
Mayor Harrison of Chicago announces candidacy for governor of Illinois. The move signals the city’s political influence as the state campaigns begin in earnest.
The RE. & T. H. has declared a 5 percent dividend on preferred and 2 percent on common stock. At the annual meeting of the C. L & L. stockholders, Wednesday afternoon, Gilbert B. Shaw of Chicago James Murdock of Lafayette and Volney T. Malott of Indianapolis were re elected directors for four years.
An advertisement highlights imitating rock faced stone on old brick buildings by HLly SHUTE of 24 Talbot block. It praises artistic posing and lighting and credits photographer Stanton L Wilhite at Ponder's Photo Studio in Massachusetts first square.
An 19th century advertisement promotes Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething children. It claims to soothe the child soften gums relieve pain cure wind colic and treat diarrhoea. The bottle is priced at twenty five cents.
Enterprise Steam Laundry advertises family washing services and promotes its business with the phone number 801 for customers seeking laundry needs.
Excursion to Lafayette on Sunday September 24 features the consecration of St Boniface Church by Archbishop Sebastian Martinelli with assistants J H Guendeling and Raphael Hesse among clergy. Round trip fare is $1.25. Special train departs Union Station at 7 45 a m.
A humorous verse recalls a milkmaid who falls after vexing a patient cow. She keeps the old gown as the lost milk money would have bought silk. The poem ends noting clever people buy from Hitz's.
Doctor J Jordan and staff claim worldwide reputation for treating pulmonary diseases and related illnesses with modern electric therapies and the lung Renovator. The ad touts cures for coughs colds grips pneumonia and other conditions, offers mail consultations, and invites readers to bring a clipping for a free examination. Address 36 W Washington Indianapolis.
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