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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1899
Page
4
The Sun provides advertising rates via the advertising department and notes subscription prices for outside city delivery. Rates include annual, six months, and monthly plans, with advance payment required. The notice lists postal rooms and the newspaper’s office in Indianapolis, dated September 23, 1899.
The Sun reports a Democratic party bribery allegation against a city official, describing two unnamed men who urged him to fund the party. Johnson declined to hand over funds and will report them to the grand jury. The piece criticizes alleged campaign finance practices affecting various city departments.
The state fair succeeded in nearly every respect with management using common sense to avoid past troubles. Attendance suggests strong public interest, aided by Sousa's concert. The fine arts exhibit received too little space and crowding in the building diminished its impact. a larger, better organized display is urged for future fairs.
The mayor asserts he did not name ex Mayor Denny but concedes opposition to the policy in force during Denny's term. A small boy stole eggs from a hen's nest. when confronted, he said, If I did steal the eggs, I didn't suck them.
The Sentinels critique claims The Sun implied Mr Taggart associates with the lowest element in municipal politics. The passage accuses the newspaper of deceit and writes of Buftenspelle wards and shifting proportions of influence. The text references circulation by levee limits and mentions Montejo.
The street car company deserves credit for how it managed the state fair crowds. Its work was admirable and offered the first adequate accommodations in years. More power may be needed as cars struggled up a long grade near the grounds, but the long queues at the gates are now abolished, easing entry.
The alley organ of Tr-r-r-uth printed a likeness it claimed to be Searchlight the speedy horse at the fair, but it actually depicted Robert J. The News laments its fearful condition and notes the error circulated widely.
A chorus of attendees at the state fair offers sharp opinions on displays and racing. Allen Robertson praises the year's agricultural displays while Edward Mills laments Pointer’s exit from his stable and praises horses’ sensibilities. J. M. LaFollette criticizes candy and refreshment vendors.
Local trade holds steady as merchants report strong week. Tomatoes sell for 1.25 a bushel while freight officers anticipate higher east bound rates. The North Indianapolis streetcar line faces service issues and a new Y M I auxiliary forms. Fire-chief Barrett marks 25 years with the department. Delware street visitors curiosity grows around Gen Harrison's residence.
The note states Dreyfus has a $100,000 offer for conducting 100 lectures in the United States. It adds a quip that many would endure five years on Devil's Island if Pond would keep the deal open.
A bold push to staff the streets with eager floaters as crews dig and haul, using public funds to accelerate urban work. Officials tout rapid employment and visible progress while critics warn of waste and favoritism.
A collection of Indianapolis readers share views on news editorial space and the Sun, theater managers, salt in vegetables, baseball profits, shopping habits, voter turnout, reporters trust, and Indiana politics. Opinions cover city elections, governor races, streetcar service, and local newspaper ambitions.
A compact collation of partisan quips and political jibes from multiple papers. The items reference Lafayettes, Beveridge in senate sessions, Sam Jones police trains, Cuban adjustments, a Havana strike, Kruger wealth, and servant girl problems in South Africa, portraying a mosaic of 19th century editorial tone and concerns.
The Conservative Democrats of Indiana gathered in Indianapolis to reorganize the party and draft a platform for broad Democratic unity in 19. Silver opposition formed a backstop, while sound money Democrats favored bimettalism and a platform with no silver. The piece notes Republicans abandoned bimettalism after Wolcott, predicting Democrats will soon align with the global gold standard.
In Denver on September 2 a district court trial heard Lorenzo J. Brockway describe what he says was a deliberate murder plot by his son in law against his daughter through slow poison. The suit, Mrs Alice H Lawrence versus William E Lawrence, ended with a jury verdict for the plaintiff. Lawrence testified he fed mercury to his wife in food and drink and faces an attempted murder charge.
In Charleston a case emerges as Su Gy is sentenced and arrests are made for murder aboard the Norwegian bark Drot wrecked off the coast. Seamen Thomas and Morris Anderson are named among the detainees, with warrants served at the request of Norway and Sweden. The prisoners will be held.
The piece catalogs local activities including the Nighthawks' quartet jazz nights, Physio-medical college student officers led by S. P. Woodard and others, a track collision on English avenue, and the Nation's birthday association's fourth annual gathering at Plymouth church with addresses by John N. Griffiths and Claude G. Bowers. It also recalls football season banter, Gen. Gordon’s invitation omission, crowd chatter at fairgrounds, and evening shadows along N Capitol Street near Walnut Street with observations of couples and social spectators.
In an article on defalcation Judah V Voorhees, longtime clerk of the Brooklyn Surrogate's Court, argues trust companies excel as executors and guardians. He warns individuals cannot predict a beneficiary's fate and asserts trust firms offer reliability, responsibility, and protection against insolvency or misjudgment.
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