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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1901
Page
4
The Sun announces publishing in the Sun Building on Ha Ha Ohio Street with temporary offices on the third floor of the Journal Building. It lists editorial rooms contact numbers, business offices, and delivery terms including six cent weekly carrier rates and subscription prices for outside city readers.
A Cleveland issue discusses Tolstoy's exile as a sign of Russian liberty and praises his influence on reform and peasant thought. It also backs re elected warden Shideler, mentions Miss Martha Hichborn and James Blaine Jr, and comments on street dangers, rubber price wars, and civic campaigns.
The Sun condemns a cut in runners commissions by Kissel calling it capitalistic oppression and urges Indianapolis officials to form an arbitration committee with Bil Tron as umpire. The editorial argues policy playing is a public-franchise activity needing city intervention to protect workers.
The piece argues workers demand higher wages as groceries rise and profits are seen, urging bosses to share prosperity. It frames labor disputes as a natural response to cost of living and business gains.
The Sun lauds the Board of Works for revenue from waste-paper boxes and humorously warns of bankers clashing with political wires. It notes Sahm’s mall ties and questions local advertising. It cites the Kaiser, Carrie Nation, Tolstoi, and pending plumbing, art museum, and post office plans.
The scene features a mother and father lamenting the disappearance of Willie as they plan to adopt Bessie Smith and distribute his toys. A clatter under a bed reveals Willie returning to confront them, with heightened tension about a missing boy and a feared booger man.
Cynthia asks Reuben about preparations for Aunt Alcott and her child Emerson. They confirm beans, spectacles, reading material, and neighbors dressing in a reserved, iceberg-like manner so guests feel natural and comfortable.
Jinks wonders why young men seek love in spring. Binks notes economy and selfishness as the cause. He observes many marriages occur after women buy new summer attire and accessories.
A milliner's clerk insists on knowledge of hats after five years in the business. The woman retorts that talk is cheap and mocks his offer. The exchange shows a sharp exchange over tips and expertise.
Alas no bold sea crossing or grand gallantry marked his life yet a single figure endures in memory. The verse asks God to remember him as he remembered those below, a restrained tribute to a nameless hero.
Mrs. Fiske performed in Milwaukee at the Pabst theater before a capacity audience for Becky Sharp with four of the largest crowds of the season. She played to enthusiastic reception as the German stock house actor troupe alternated seasons with Milwaukee and Chicago. The Park and Grand vaudeville circuit offered top acts with strong attendance including Tom Nawn comedy, Henry Miller performances, Mrs Ryley’s Richard Savage, Maude Adams in L Aiglon, and Isham’s Octoroons at the Park.
The Portfolio club plans a Thursday play. The Concordia society hosts its annual ball April 15 in Germania hall. Mr and Mrs Frank H Rupert celebrated their tenth wedding anniversary at a Tuesday card party. Alonzo B Chapman hosted a card party for his fifth. Mrs Samuel D Morris of Minneapolis, sister of the late Gen Harrison, was guest of Mrs B D Walcott. The YWCA Travel club holds an open meeting Wednesday. Rev W A Quayle to lecture. Mrs Co B Ford entertained Meridian WCTU Wednesday. Mrs J P Dunn spoke. Mrs John Schieppy hosted a Tuesday reception to display her son John Schieppy’s artwork. Anne Douglas and Lincoln Kip of Chicago wed Tuesday at the Douglas home with only family present.
Editorial jests mix praise and rebuke as Funston owes his stance to Aguinaldo and Gen Lee backs Cuban fairness. The Times questions Aguinaldo’s fate and Kansas faces unbridled enthusiasm, while the Omaha Bee notes a Chinese petition praising American control in Pekin.
A memorial on Gen Harrison was adopted Tuesday night by George H Thomas post G A R. It lauds his military career and his soldierly qualities. It notes his care for troops with hot coffee in 1864 and aiding wounded men when surgeons were unavailable. Dean's Ointment ad follows.
A cloth bound 115 page volume with engravings of Black Hawk Sitting Bull Red Cloud and other chiefs. Includes Custer battle site maps and ten color plates tracing tribal locations since 1600. Reported as a valuable history for libraries. Price 50 cents prepaid to W. Kliniskern Chicago.
A compact 19th century notice advertises a pocket map of the Chinese empire with an enlarged section showing current trouble spots. Sold by mail for two cents postage, from W. B. Kniskern, 22 Fifth Ave, Chicago.
Special low rate tickets on the Ogden and gun set routes to California run from Feb 12 through April 30. Chicago $30, St. Louis Memphis and New Orleans $27.50, Omaha Kansas City and others $2, with similar east point pricing. For details contact W G Neimyer Chicago or W H Connor Cincinnati at Southern Pacific offices.
The Indiana Dental College on Delaware and Chiois avenues offers patient services from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. for all kinds of dental work. The Sun notes the event and invites readers to read further for details.
At Jefferson Day exercises in Masonic Hall, under young democracy, speakers attacked money power and praised Jeffersonian principles. Claude Bowers led with sharp jabs at plutocracy, John W. Kern urged unity for Democrats, and a Republican speaker branded the party as defending against “death to bitartrate of potassium.”
City life notes show Democrats plan a Jefferson club formation at the Cleveland club rooms this Sunday. Other items report stockholders voting to raise dues, chrysanthemum show plans, Baptist missions, and various meetings across Indiana and Ohio with local figures and events.
A collection of brief editorial quips and public statements from various newspapers. Topics touch on newspaper circulation, immigration, imperial comparisons, post office receipts, free delivery, and reflections on wealth and opportunity. Notable references include Uncle Sam, England, Russia, Carnegie, Bryan, and multiple city papers.
An advertising blurb urges readers that spring medicine is crucial for health. It praises Hood's Sarsaparilla for improving appetite boosting blood purity strengthening nerves and fighting fatigue in one total health tonic with a call to choose proven worth over alternatives.
In a spring testimonial hood s sarsaparilla is praised as a blood purifier and tonic. Mrs F M Foors of Passaic New Jersey says it is an excellent medicine she would not be without. Miss Erriz Cotowne of Washington DC says it relieves spring fever and restores energy and vitality.
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