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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1900
Page
4
Classified notice outlines carrier delivery options and rates for THE SUN. It notes terms by year or month, office contact for agents, and directions to address inquiries to the business manager at the Indianapolis office. Phone numbers and a postal option are provided for inquiries and subscriptions.
The text discusses Admiral Dewey as a potential Republican or Democratic candidate against William Jennings Bryan, weighing his appeal to eastern Democrats, fundraising, and political factions. It notes Dewey’s naval fame, public affection, and questions about his fit for party politics, while highlighting allied figures like McKinley and imperialism as key debate points and uncertainties about his candidacy.
A Bloomington era column critiques federal policy and Indiana sentiment. It flags taxation without representation, criticizes Senator Beveridge and Fairbanks, and denounces President McKinley as weak. It questions Interior official Webster Davis and mocks local authorities and the Dewey administration.
The Sun expresses support for a planned Tomlinson Hall exhibit to showcase Indianapolis and Indiana manufacturing. It argues the hall would draw visitors from near and far, consolidate dealer access, and become a paying enterprise with strong capital and community backing.
The piece mocks the Prince of Wales for not facing danger at the front and questions his courage. It attacks Dewey by name, labeling him a poor candidate and a "chump" while noting McKintey’s waning support after years of effort.
A fragment from a humorous exchange features Softleigh and Dashleigh comparing two girls across the street and a joke about wealth. A woman argues misery comes from bad books while Artemus mocks it with a plate of indedible food, closing on a quip about cookbooks.
A designer challenges an apprentice to craft a puzzle picture of Dewey Wart with his own style. He urges the student to head the piece with the line Find the wart on the nose, testing focus and creativity.
In a quaint exchange Mrs De Verney teases Claude Clendenning about past mistakes as he recalls the moment he introduced the girl he loved to his closest male friend. A humorous aside from Pat reveals a comical endearing plea for a portrait to placate his blind wife.
A quotable editorial remark notes that what people dislike doing often proves easiest for them and that core beliefs are driven by tough, enforced lessons rather than talk. The piece links labor, discipline, and character formation in youth through blunt, unvarnished humor.
A collage of brief notices and quips from various state papers. Items reference civic events during the era, remarks by senators, and a few local anecdotes. Notable lines touch on Fairbanks and Beveridge, Debs, and a Nebraska train hold up remark, plus scattered commentary and verse snippets.
Boston April 6 Miss Nannie Sampson youngest daughter of Admiral Sampson will marry Lieutenant Wat Tyler Cluverius U S N at the commandant's residence Charlestown navy yard. About 1500 invitations issued. Miss Nannie will be the fourth of the admiral's daughters to wed a Southerner.
The New York Herald reports President McKinley’s special commissions and envoys have cost the nation over 3,000,000 with end not in sight. It details sums spent on the monetary, Cuban, Philippine, Paris exposition and other missions, noting perks, salaries, and controversial outcomes including the Nicaraguan canal inquiry and Taft heading a second Philippine commission.
Democratic state committee meets in Indianapolis on Saturday night. Ex fire chief Frank L Daugherty elected superintendent of Julietta insane asylum. A Butler College student reports theft of 44 and an opera cloak. Mrs Eva Schmalholz funeral held at 725 East Michigan Street after dying Tuesday night. President Crall calls Friday night council meeting to allocate 1000 to Board of Health for contagious disease control. Indiana bonds of 1836 not payable. coupons redeemed by Harry Crawford. Frank Hoffman sues Clarence I Kirk for 3000 over alleged alienation of his wife. prize shoot tournament at German House next Sunday. attendees invited to banquet afterward. Highland Place has seen daylight thefts. milk can incident with 25 cents missing. O P Morton Republican Club election of officers and directors. Women’s Home Missionary Society district convention Elects officers in Lincoln Ave church.
A folksy verse voices Arrah Dewey urging George Dewey to refrain from seeking the presidency. It mocks ambition, cites a comfortable home and status, and imagines his reaction to naval terms and shipboard expectations if he were to accept a political voyage.
Mrs F A Bosler hosted a record party at Park Ave residence while Mrs Hannah Wilmoth held a Wednesday breakfast for her Sunday school class. May 1 will bring a talk by Mrs May Wright Sewall on the International Council of Women. Also noted are weddings in Jeffersonville and Bedford, plus anniversaries for Dr and Mrs M L Haines and Mr and Mrs B K Criley on April 13 at Hotel English.
The New York Herald endorses Senator Davis’s proposed bill requiring libel plaintiffs to post costs bonds. It argues many suits against newspapers are baseless and brought for notoriety or chance of settlement, and says the measure would deter frivolous actions, protect newspapers, and save court time.
The Bertha Esther Ballard home association has incorporated to provide a home for young women who rely on their own exertions. Directors include Rose E. Brown, Mary T. Pyle, Marietta P. Adams, Myra C. Stubbs, Marina Laurence, Kate Harvey, Mary L. Waddie, Hannah M. Furnass, Ella Hadley, Fannie H. Johnson, Elizabeth H. Hadley, Mary Kramer, Elva Hadley, Wilma S. Spray, W. H. Ballard, Amos K. Hallowell, L. M. Harvey, Albert J. Brown, Sallie A. Mills, Drusilla Wilson, Caroline M. Wright, Robert Pretton, William L. Boyle, and William Furnass.
Women’s missionary societies of the Indianapolis presbytery elected officers on Wednesday. President is Mrs. F. L. McCrea. Vice-president is Mrs. I. V. Ditmars of Franklin. Home secretary is Mrs. W. H. Hubbard. Foreign secretary is Mrs. H. G. Gaylord. Home missionary treasurer is Mrs. N. H. Fowler of Spencer. Foreign missionary treasurer is Mrs. H. C. Sickles. Christian endeavor secretary and secretary of literature is Miss Florence Lanham.
The National Union Soldiers' and Sailors' League has secured Garfield Park for the July 4 celebration and will observe the event in the traditional good old way. As per league customs the Declaration of Independence will be read during the program.
A Cherokee congress session features Senator Bullfrog wearing a pink calico shirt without a collar navy trousers and heavy boots He speaks in Cherokee to the president while an interpreter renders his words He pauses to spit toward a stove and jokes about cheap lawyers and hog rescues.
The Brooklyn Eagle notes McKinley’s renomination looks likely with little Republican dissent. Harrison’s hunting plans in Illinois are mentioned as a relief to McKinley, while Cotton’s speechpoint ties cotton prices to McKinley. The piece asserts party unity ahead of Philadelphia.
The Philharmonic string quartet drew a good audience Wednesday at the Propylaeum with a demanding program. Members included Hugh McGibeny and Bertha Schellschmidt on violins, Rudolph Koster on viola, Adolph Schellschmidt on cello. Elizabeth Patterson Sawyers, debuting as pianist, was warmly welcomed.
April market report lists smoked meats, hams, bacon and lard prices alongside dried beef, sausage and pickled meats. It covers vegetables such as onions potatoes cabbage and lettuce, fruits including strawberries apples oranges and lemons, nuts and candies, groceries teas and spices, canned fruits and vegetables, fish and game with multiple price points and package sizes.
A detailed list of dealers prices across seeds, grasses, oats, hay, oils, cheese, eggs, butter, poultry, coal, rugs, and chemicals. Includes clover varieties, alfalfa, rye, millet, dented pricing per bushel, per hundred pounds, per ton, and per barrel, plus leather goods and miscellaneous goods.
Barrett Yaw improvement assessments must be paid by Monday April 16 whether only interest or both interest and principal are due. After that date all such assessments become delinquent and may be collected with penalties. Delinquent portions of unpaid costs become due in full and may be collected. Do not wait. pay now to avoid delinquency and last minute rush. All other taxes become delinquent after the first week in May.
The Kitz offers a Chicago style business lunch from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 1% men sample room and cafe on Court Street.
James M. Winter, special master in the Loulaville trust versus Monon Railway suit, filed his report on the legality of the road’s foreclosure sale last year. Bondholders seek about 500000 in bonds with interest issued by Beattyville branch before joining Monon. Winter finds no fraud or conspiracy by purchasers and no damages to unsecured creditors, and bondholders plan to appeal to the U S Supreme Court.
A fragment advertising child teething products Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for children teething and Brazilian Balm Cures Coughs colds and croup. Also lists 25 cent bottle of syrup 20 doses 1c and various local services including Progress Laundry Merchant's Restaurant St Charles hotel and Ponder's photographs with addresses and contact details.
The Board of Safety will try Michael Murphy, driver of chemical wagon No. 2, for disobeying an order while en route to a fire. One horse was killed after striking a trolley pole at Illinois and Washington streets. The rule requires drivers to slacken speed when crossing Washington Street between Pennsylvania and Minnesota streets.
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