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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1899
Page
4
Indianapolis voters hear a mixed report on Bookwaiter a Republican candidate with broad mind integrity and municipal management potential. The piece urges judging him by character and deeds while noting the News unexpectedly backs him at the last moment and advises against discrediting him for that shift.
Reports describe weeks of rioting near Wardner with deaths injuries and widespread property destruction caused by dynamite fire and arson. Federal troops moved in arresting numerous alleged miscreants and detaining them in a low shed described as unfit for shelter. Prisoners faced harsh conditions with vermin and insufficient food clothing and blinds while awaiting further action.
The text mocks ongoing chatter about a white rag scaring a horse and an ass, noting no blame toward Messrs Richards and Holliday. It suggests their offspring deserve a corner dunce cap and to eat its own words, reflecting satirical tone and social critique.
In a tense pre election scene Major Richards appears cruel to some as questions arise about a muslin sign hung across the front of No. 39. The text ponders why signs were placed there and what the faculty would decide if two white canvas signs were hung, hinting at potential clashes or discipline.
A survey of Admiral Dewey's stay in Washington highlights his discomfort with new russet yellow shoes, noted as among the Navy’s sharpest outfits alongside captains Brownson and Emory. The piece also mentions a parrot trained by Mrs. McLean that will greet Dewey at his residence, and a humorous anecdote about Dr. Lyman Abbott at the Astor Library with rival scholars.
A New York summary recalls Gilmore’s habit of pleasing a boy friend with a distinctive dinner scene. The remark highlights a characteristic trait and remains memorable to the writer.
The Swirl of Society reports Bishop J M Francis moving into the bishop's residence on Central Ave and a Central Ave church social planned Friday. A matinee party for Miss Mattie Off precedes her upcoming marriage, while Miss Jeane Paul wed Jesse D Hamrick at the bride’s home on N Meridian St. Earl J Brattain wed Bertha Garrard Thursday night at the bride’s uncle’s Lexington home. Fernetta D Grant and George A Hops married Thursday night at the Grant home. State weddings include Olive Williams with Dr L W Kirtley in Franklin, Maud Seabold with J T Liber in Hartford City, Marie Hail with Dr J W Brimacombe in Marion, Nora Greenhoff with Clark Shute in Richmond, and Cora K Gentry with William H DeMoss in Centerville.
A collage of brief quotes from several papers notes social trends and politics. Miss Grant’s marriage saga to a Russian prince is joked as requiring two ceremonies, while divorce would undo both. Other items mention trust reform, fashion, praise for a lawyer, and a claim about prize fighting fading. A medicine ad closes the snippet.
Advertises Cincinnati and return rail service via C H D with two special trains on Sunday October 1. One at 1 30 a m without stops and another at 7 15 a m stopping at Alenville Connersville Liberty Oxford and Hamilton. Return from Cincinnati at 6 23 p m.
Pennsylvania Lines sells round trip tickets for Martisnville Street Fair from Sept 25 to 30 at $1.06 round trip and $1.00 single fare. Tickets good for return until Oct 2. Special train leaves Indianapolis Sept 29 at 6 30 p m and returns Martinsville at 10 30 p m.
Pennsylvania Lines sells $1.80 round trip excursion tickets for Sept 25 26 27 with good return to Detroit. Park Theater listing and various local notices include watch repair services building coverings imitating rock faced stone sales of harness trunks bicycle ads and a child teething syrup claim Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup priced at twenty five cents. Progress Laundry advertises neckbands on shirts free and contact Tel 1121.
Train schedule listing arrivals and departures from Indianapolis Union Station on Tuesday August 8 1899 Central Standard Time with multiple services including New York Express St Louis Express Atlantic Express Fast Mail Fast Line and Western Express and various connections to St Louis and Effingham with times ranging from early morning to late evening.
The timetable lists trains including Benton Harbor Ex, Michigan Express, Champaign to New York, Peoria Express, Columbus Ex, Springfield routes, and Chicago to Louisville lines. Arrivals and departures are shown with daily, weekly, and Sunday services, noting times such as 8:00 am, 4:10 pm, 6:16 pm, and 11:35 am for various connections and accommodations.
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