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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1899
Page
4
Indianapolis readers learn advertising terms for The Sun including yearly and half year rates for outside city subscribers, contact details for the business and editorial offices, and a note on agent recruitment at 125 E Ohio St. Distinct names include The Sun, Indianapolis, and Ohio Street.
The Sun urged erecting a Central-ave foot bridge over Fall Creek to serve Central-ave residents north of the creek and street car patrons. Opponents propose a transfer route along Illinois St, but residents call it inadequate and unfair, demanding an inexpensive bridge now to spare long, unsafe detours in bad weather. The piece also rambles through local politics and jokes about Bookwalter, Taggart, and beers at the court house.
A heated editorial blasts city leaders for proposed October assessments of firemen and policemen to fund party ties, claims the charter is ignored, and urges strict enforcement while criticizing Dewey and partisan politics. It warns of penalties for those unable to pay and mocks hunger amid alleged graft.
The column recalls James G Blaine and Samuel Kimberley with a Japanese language test that left Blaine speechless and Kimberley bound for Central America. It notes Harrow headmaster Dr Vaughan meeting no guests, a coat tail escape myth, Sarcey the French critic and a quip about challenging an imbecile, Pullman car name lore, and legendary ancient names like Scipio Africanus Numa Pompilius Aphrodite.
A collection of anecdotes about railway porter stories, a Pullman conductor studying Greek, Bisson’s Napoleon tale and career turn, Sherman’s war quote origin, and Shaker verse on war and glory. Includes lines about a porter’s mispronunciations and a poet’s concise answer to Shaker questions.
Mrs. Charles F. Daly issues invitations for a card party on Oct. 4. Miss Mattie Off and Albert J. Mannfeld announce their Oct. 15 wedding. Miss Edna Benton and Charles G. Lohman plan Oct. 11 nuptials. Mrs. Charles D. Curry hosts Mrs. Martin S. Lane at cards. Rev. A Proteman and Ida M. Wosd wed in Madison. Prof. Henneman to address Contemporary club Wednesday. Grand theater party for Miss Blanche Power ends with Denison supper. Plymouth church to host reception for Rev. and Mrs. Dewhurst upon return from New England. Mary Minor linen shower featured a hat centerpiece.
A mosaic of witty quips from multiple papers notes ex Congressman Rourke Cochran entering corporate law, Jerry Simpson preferring battle with Aguinaldo over Otis, and a bronze bust for Maine legislature. It also references McKinley’s possible response to criticism, goat cure experiments, and McLean’s Ohio governorship bid with a critique of trust policy.
Fort Warne Citizens Trust Co secures incorporation with 200000 capital. John Kratz, 9, from Bates Street, was hit by a baseball bat at St Mary's School. gash treated at dispensary. Druggist Norton fined $1 for assaulting Frank D. Call after a whisky dispute. R M Case named assistant general passenger agent of L E & W railroad. previously chief clerk to Daly. Philharmonic Club officers elected led by Director Ed Nell and President H H Van Wie. A body found on TimbaHer islands near the Paul Jones wreck site is believed to be Miss Yocum or Miss Woodland, companions of Miss Florence Taggart. Mrs Julia Flagg, wife of Surgeon Co BE B Flagg, sails for the Philippines. only woman allowed privilege for Havana hospital service in Cuba War recognition.
A damaged clipping mentions Dean's Ointment for itching piles sold at 30 cents and a real estate ad to cover brick buildings with rock-faced stone. It also references the Grand stock company presenting East Lynne, with a note on realism and the Eugenie Blair company from 45 Indianapolis, hinting at a prior performance.
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