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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1901
Page
4
The Sun announces office locations and contact details including editorial rooms at Journal Building and temporary offices on East Street. It lists carrier delivery at six cents weekly, advertising rates, news-stand terms, and subscription prices for outside and inside city, six months at $1.50 and yearly at $3.00.
If you witness a fall or any incident needing VHS SUN, inform the office at once. Call phone 880 or send a postal to Tal SUN with details.
The EUN urges Mayor Taggart Supt Quigley and Prosecutor Ruckelshaus to seek Mr William Tron s aid in settling the Kissell policy runners strike The piece argues for using court leverage to enforce a fair wage scale of 1900 and criticizes Harry Gates and the Republican party in Indiana for political damage and greed related to the policy racket
The article argues the United States can field top players for both major and minor leagues, praising Indianapolis as a city that draws crowds when the home team wins. It predicts high attendance and enthusiasm as 1901 honors are expected to be captured.
A garbled collection of political and social remarks references to ataxia and paralysis, a call for new instructional tablets, mentions of Russia Korea and Cossacks, and scattered names and phrases. The text reads like clipped notes from an editorial page with lost context and partial names.
Report notes that demands appear not to be extravagant and that nothing beyond 30 is seen as lacking to satisfy them, according to observers.
The passage likens Li Hung Chang to a Western legislator after noting his apparent openness to Russia's Manchuria ambitions. It hints at a broader, oddball tale about influence and imperial maneuvering, suggesting a separate, bolder dairy powder anecdote elsewhere.
The article notes large revenue from Stuckmeyer’s waste paper boxes but warns the controller may need more temporary loans after a financial flux from incoming taxes. It also attributes Harrison’s Chicago victory to insiders with money.
Citizens push for a plow factory in Indianapolis prompting calls for jobs and industrial investment. Local groups rally around the project asserting regional economic gains and neighborhood benefits.
A humorous incident shows John W. Kern rallying Republicans with the chant Down with bitartrate of potassium while people ponder the fate of stone bridges spanning the White river, highlighting local concerns amid political theater.
A collection of new devices is described including a flower vase fly trap that conceals dead insects, a locomotive smoke conductor designed to keep cinders from reaching cars, a horsehoeing rack to restrain fractious horses, and a medicated ear treatment using a heated cone to deliver gases inside the ear.
The Detroit News notes public anger at postmasters seeking salary increases of up to $1000 yearly after their offices reach about $500000 in annual business. It cites Indianapolis and Louisville boosting staff and stamp sales to justify higher pay while advertising drives flood the mails. The piece condemns discretionary gains and praises the highwayman metaphor for bold, daylight theft from the national treasury.
The speaker mocks a Russian business plan and shuns church quarrels over faith and hell. He stays calm amid deacon squabbles, avoids preaching, and prefers reading weekly papers while noting the folly of overconfident wisdom. He jokes about dialect and being a true Hoosier with genuine 'minners' speech.
E W Fagan of West Paris, Texas reports a strange bird perched on his fence and hopping into his palm. The bird, about mockingbird size, dove colored with yellow tail tip and a topknot, fed eagerly and showed no wish to leave when released indoors.
A Funston tale recalls the Kansas reporter who sparked a mob in Fort Smith by running a bold Republican editorial as editor left town. The piece links Funston to a lineage including Gen. Funston and Lieut. Mitchell, with ties to Revolutionary and Civil War ancestry through Perrine of Troy Ohio.
Gov Durbin names new members to multiple bodies including Lafayette soldiers home board of control Capt A N Scott Ladoga Republican Capt L W Fulwhler Democrat Perdy Fort Wayne school for feeble minded trustee Mrs Mary A Harper Republican Edward M Wilson Democrat Fort Wayne Vincennes police board D L Bonner Republican Dr S C Beard Republican Dexter Gardner Democrat.
A vintage ad urges readers not to ruin their stomachs with pills and to take Cascarets instead. The message promises a harmless, agreeable digestive aid available from druggists in 10 25 and 50 cent sizes.
John W. Matz invites friends patrons and outside lay men to the reopening of the rejuvenated Cozy sample room on Thursday evening. Flowers and a fine lunch are on tap.
Low rate excursion to California via the Ogden route from Chicago 30 dollars from St Louis Memphis and New Orleans 21.50 Omaha Kansas City and other points 2 dollars from eastern regions. Details available from G W Neimyer G A 8 P O 238 C.
A tense pair exchange lines as a man calls her light of his life and she asks for no gas to be turned on that night. She mentions Pop has been kicked, hinting at a family tension and a disrupted evening.
A well dressed man muses that Carrie Nation was divinely inspired yet cursed with mortal flaws as she leads supporters down the street. A veteran derides the crusade saying she is driven by ulterior motives and mocks her mission.
Mrs Jinks asks about regular delivery and Mrs Binks replies that their boy always brings the paper now matter rain or shine. The exchange captures dependable service and neighborhood humor.
A playful poem recounts Eve seeking a red and blue hat from Adam in the garden. Laughing at his lack of glue, Eve hides in a cave as she laments. God takes pity and paints a rainbow in the sky, bright and colorful.
Amid editorials and cartoons, Ohio papers mock Kaiser Wilhelm and political figures. The Tribune jokes about Tom Johnson for president while discussing city ownership and direct senatorial elections. The Toledo, Cleveland, and Chicago results reflect a growing interest in municipal franchises.
The week features Mrs. Fiske in Becky Sharp at the Park on Friday with strong advance sales still available. Henry Miller appears Saturday at English's in Richard Savage, described as melodrama with literary flavor. Camille D Arville tops the Grand next week as a renowned opera star aiding actors. Isham's octoroons perform Thursday at the Park.
U S senator Bailey declares support for Carter Harrison of Chicago for vice president in 1904. He says Harrison’s sweeping triumph likely makes him the party’s choice and notes Harrison as Illinois’ most prominent Democrat while Altgeld declines in prominence.
A collage of editorial takes from Boston to Philadelphia. Topics include Russia’s stance on Manchuria, U.S. Cuba independence guarantees, reactions to Aguinaldo’s capture, and calls for candor and merit in public life. Also notes on Nebraska politics and a Minnesota philanthropist.
Reports from Indianapolis include the Master horseshoers association convention in Cleve hall on April 17 and 18 with about 1000 members, a $60000 lawsuit by Hiram E. Rose against Mexican Coffee and Rubber Company, and Jake Hollenbeck named L N railroad district passenger agent with Atlanta HQ. Also plans to vacate alleys near Talbott property for an art museum site at Pennsylvania and Sixteenth streets, plus new officers for the C P Morton club and local political and business updates.
Gen Harrison solved a peculiarly American problem. He returned to private life and found a place there with ease. Unlike Cleveland and Hayes he formed a new role, while Morrison did so with steady work and a Cincinnatus like return to the plow.
The 10 a m Easter service program includes Vide Aquam Kyrie Eleison Gloria in excelsis Veni Creator trio and Credo with offertory and Sanctus Benedictus Agnus Dei by a chorus. At 3 pm Kains vespers swap with Reginan Coeli O Salutaris Tantum Ergo God of Might. soloists include Mrs Metzheiser Lena Hurrie and Jos Behringer.
Miss Rose P Duffey, 19, deputy postmaster at Parnell, Iowa, was arrested on a charge of embezzlement. Authorities say the shortage is about $1,000. Duffey, described as popular, maintains innocence with evidence described as largely circumstantial.
Mishawaka Ind April 4 The Mishawaka wool boot and rubber company a key rival to the rubber trust has matched the 5 percent reduction President Berger states the cut reflects a small drop in crude rubber prices and aims to stay competitive in the market.
In Columbus Ohio on April 4 the madstone in the state house relic room was applied to a hand wound suffered two weeks earlier by Mayor S. Wornstaff of Ashley. Operator Ferney called the procedure very successful as the stone clung to the wound during the treatment.
The State medical board examined osteopathic institutions all day and will certificate graduates from reputable colleges without further exams. Nine good colleges have been investigated so far.
The Allen County Medical Association in Fort Wayne condemned Representative Louttit for inserting the anti vaccination amendment to the educational bill as false to his constituents and unworthy to serve the people in any capacity.
London reports King Edward’s throat examined by Sir Felix Lemon who finds no danger. The German specialist says the king’s health is good and his voice shows no affection of the vocal organs.
Joe Frederick received five days in jail after kissing Anna Williams on a public street without her consent. Williams testified he followed her and kissed her against her wishes, while Frederick claimed the act was consensual. Frederick, known for prior police court incidents, argued he was Williams's lover due to a $50 loan.
John Osterman former county treasurer and Mrs. John King of Indianapolis were married in Covington Kentucky on March 27 and returned to Indianapolis. The tale did not leak until Wednesday.
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