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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1900
Page
4
Delivered by carriers any part of the city for six cents per week. Advertising and business communications to be addressed to the business manager. Rates: gate city two dollars and eight cents per year in advance. outside city six months one dollar and fifty cents. daily city one dollar per month. Sun offices at Indiana, Indianapolis. Telephone 880.
The Illinois senator Mason delivers a pointed speech in the senate arguing that Puerto Rico should be treated as either part of the United States or not at all. He condemns foreign rule and calls for honest calculation in tariffs to aid native industry and self-sufficiency, noting abuses by officials and urging minimal governance to boost treasuries.
From Detroit comes news that the 33 tobacco factory of Daniel Scotten & Co. will close after being absorbed by the tobacco trust. About 100 employees will be laid off as the vast buildings pass to the trust. The piece condemns trusts as bane to industry and calls for stricter enforcement of health and anti-ordinance laws amid political maneuvering.
Fragmentary text notes a person named Aguinalao possibly seen by American soldiers, running toward Singapore. It suggests preparation for a leap across the sea and places the event in a tense wartime or refugee context.
A collage of light verse and bits from humorous sketches. The speaker laments weariness and bills while a wife helps cut expenses by buying a cheaper hat. Other gags include farm talk about crops and playful banter about two May belles with vivid, ballad like descriptions.
Controversy erupts over William H. Bynum’s appointment as general appraiser of customs. Critics say the Senate mislabels partisanship, urging withdrawal for violating minority-party appointment rules. A Massachusetts minister’s wedding of a 13 year old girl to a 15 year old boy sparks moral outrage and calls for stricter social responsibility.
A compilation of editorial quips from multiple papers criticizes parties and figures. It mocks McKinley era politics, warns about a Puerto Rican bill's fate, questions Senator Clarke's role, and recalls Indiana's racial tensions and campaign imagery.
Winfred Black argues that small daily joys outrun grand dinners and luxe parties. He urges embracing mud pies of life, small pleasures, and loved ones over costly outings, noting money and time spent matter only when they buy true happiness.
E R Johnstone in Minneapolis Times profiles Indiana Senator Beveridge as a vivid, contrasting figure to Fairbanks. It praises his oratory, emotional clarity, and leadership, highlights his Philippines trip insights on American soldiers physique, and notes his strong admiration for female nurses observed among troops, framed as a compelling personal portrait.
A crowded social update details Mrs. Woods visiting in Chattanooga and Mrs. Stanton heading to Allisonville. It lists entertainments and a large wedding party traveling to Anderson for Hattie Terhune and Fred Dickson's ceremony, with many families named. An abrupt product pitch for Doan’s Ointments ends the fragment.
Fanny Rice showcased a string of pleasing bits Tuesday night with “My lord in livery” as curtain raiser. The three comedies highlight Rice’s stage presence and gowns, with repeats planned for Wednesday. Also to come are “A temperance town” at Park on Thursday and strong houses for “Ingomar” at the Grand.
Charles Eckert of Auburn met with party leaders in Indianapolis to discuss his nomination for governor. He is expected to be nominated unless he declines. The Detroit News notes a claim advertising One Minute Cough Cure claims to quickly stop a cough and cure a cold.
An ad lists Easter neckwear with 100 dozen silk four in hands and imperials in many shapes and qualities, men suspenders with strong elastic web and mohair ends, night shirts with edging, ribbed under shirts, and ladies full regular black cotton hose with double heels and toes. Also presents fancy spun silk undervests in pink blue and lavender offered at a discount.
A local ad lists satin and gros grain ribbons in Nos 5 7 9 and 12 offered at 5 to 10 cents a yard with assorted colors. Also advertised are satin ribbon fancy checks 7 and 9 inches wide 15 to 20 cents, laces and embroideries 3 to 3 1 2 inches wide, powdered goods, and assorted toilet items including lavender water and ebonized celluloid combs with silver plates priced at low cents.
An umbrella described as 26 inches in size features a steel rod and paragon frame with a quality English gloria cover and Congo wood loop handles. Priced at 0.58 cents.
Col Frank Rhodes DSO elder brother of Cecth Rhoades, a distinguished soldier, honors in the Sudan, and former governor in Mashonaland and Matabeleland now Rhodesia. The piece also compares top salaries, highlighting A J Day of Pittsburgh who earns the largest wages for labor, and references Vanderbilt inheritance questions and Senator Bate’s stance on railroad passes. It ends with Wendell Phillips lecture fees, noting a $150,000 payment for a lecture on Lost Arts.
Charles Pfeffer, a clerk of 14 Hamilton avenue, awoke to a masked burglar holding a lit candle over his head. Pfeffer shouted an Indian war-whoop and pursued the thief, who fled via the window. Pfeffer notified police and kept vigil from 12:30 a.m. to 5 a.m. No patrols were observed in front of his home.
An advertisement claims Dr Bull's Cough Syrup cures sore throat and urges prompt use. The copy includes misspellings and promotional phrasing typical of old local ads, emphasizing quick relief.
Camp Gray meets Wednesday night. Unlicensed vehicles will be age rested. Jefferson’s birthday April 14 to be celebrated by the Young Men’s Jefferson League of Indiana with a banquet. Ballard apartment house roof cleaning as season arrives. Deutcher Heimrath promoters met at 1063 Virginia Ave Tuesday and announced 700 shares sold. Michael Alm and George M. Shappery bonded for liquor-law violation. Township trustee Makepeace settled with Cepster five justices of the peace. fees $905 and salaries $2,500. New division of the New Telephone Co includes S P Sheerin A H Ndyke and H B Gates. Directors elected for Indianapolis Art Association. Treasurer’s report shows balance $58,905.87. Indiana Woman’s Prison and Industrial School officers elected.
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