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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1899
Page
4
East rated at the postoffice second class delivered by carrier 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. Indianapolis September 30, 189.
The piece argues Kipling’s latest poem targets Kruger and the Boer republic, reflecting English conquest motives and selfish patriotism. It questions whether the poem signals Britain's divine mandate or merely self interest in imperial expansion.
The News shifts support between Taggart and Bookwalter in the municipal campaign. Roosevelt is cited on Dewey and naval preparation, while editorials mock religious doubt and warn against political trust in a built up machine. The piece notes public stances, calls for candor, and hints at political tension.
Local column vents frustration at street car and sewer delays as contractors obstruct north Marion County access. It argues track elevation is inevitable regardless of party stance, noting political divisions and a tense Episcopal scene nearby.
A column of remarks from multiple speakers reacting to local politics. Statements praise or attack candidates Bookwalter Taggart and others, with comments on religion, race, policing, and business. Respondents include John Bowlus Gurley Brewer Edwin Logsdon and Andrew M Sweeney among others.
The readable fragments show a dispute over authority and control of the city. Names or places are unclear, but the text implies competing claims of power and governance with uncertain attribution.
A collage of editorials comments from Tipton Tribune Evansville Journal South Bend Tribune and others critiquing progressive politics Cuban bonds naval arms and Admiral Dewey The Indianapolis News criticizes Maj Richards and allies while Fort Wayne News notes a proposed use of automobiles on warships The pieces reflect era debates and public figures in 1900 political climate.
I A Koehne and family relocate to Gotha Florida for permanent residence. Miss Katherine Sullivan hosted a lunch for Miss Ethel Farley. Engagements announced for Miss Agnes Wert and Ben J Darrow dated Oct 104. Mrs Robert I Eads hosted Miss Mary Davis and ten friends at high tea Friday. Shakespeare Club held president's evening with Judge James Black Friday. Philomathean Club opened with Mrs S W Trout Friday afternoon. Mrs Clark Mallory hosted a Friday reception on N Pennsylvania St and plans card parties for their fifteenth wedding anniversary celebrated Friday.
Sunday church services listed with denominations and times. Rev. T J Villers at First Baptist 10 45 and 7 30. Rev C C Lasby at Central Ave M E 6 30 pm. Rev A J Graham at Christ Episcopal 10 30 and 4 30. Rev J A Milburn at Second Presbyterian 9 30 am and 7 30. Rev Allan B Philputt at Central Christian 10 45 and 7 45. Rev G A Carsten sen at St Pauls Episcopal 10 15 and 4 30. Rev William A Quayle Meridian St M E 10 44 and 7 30. Rev George M Smith Roberts Park M E 11 and Rev C E Bacon 7 89. Rev M L Haines First Presbyterian 10 45 and Rev Harry Mount 7 30. Rev J Cum ming Smith Tabernacle Presbyterian 11 and 7 30. Rev George E Hill W Washington St Chapel 7 43.
The secretary of the treasury set the Mexican dollar at 47 cents and four mills. President extends pardon to James R. Jones who was sentenced in Arkansas for illicit distilling to two years imprisonment and a $1100 fine. An order closes all executive departments printing office and navy yard Oct 3 for Dewey demonstration participation. Rear admiral Howison detached from South Atlantic command awaiting orders, to be succeeded by Admiral Schley.
The forthcoming production of Egypta stirs talk as gifted locals rehearse in festival chorus after a large youth group from Sunday schools joins adult singers. A 16-member military drill in oriental uniforms and a cast of 16 young maids add visual appeal. The Sun urges reading its Seventh page liners.
Daily business lunch 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. serves 100 meals. Ladies lunch available on the second floor at Ormonde located at 16 West Pearl Street.
Advertises a one fare round trip to Portland Seattle and Tacoma via the Chicago and Northwestern Ray from October 17 to November 16 1899 with return inclusively. Claims quickest time grandest scenery perfect service and variable routes. Inquiries to nearest ticket agent or A H Wagener 6 Jackson Place Indianapolis Ind.
A school principal cites a law to bar a reporter from touring classrooms saying canvassers and peddlers cannot use public schools for profit. The incident ends with the reporter kept at the door while the marm enforces strict room access. Nearby notices promote travel, piano sales, and services.
Advance in oatmeal and extensive lists of meats, lard, beans, vegetables, fruits, and groceries with detailed per unit and per bulk prices. Fish, canning items, and assorted staples priced for wholesale and retail, reflecting a broad urban market catalog.
A dense catalog of farm products and prices including fish like red snapper and blue pike, grains and seeds such as clover and alfalfa, grasses, hay, milling products, seeds, oils, and animal products with unit prices. Also listed are dried and preserved foods, drugs, dairy, eggs, live poultry, and coal.
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