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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1901
Page
4
Readable parts show East Olio Street and a Business Office at 100 EB Ohio Street with references to editorial work and janitorial items in the Journal Building. The fragmentary text hints at clerical or publishing activities within the newsroom.
The notice lists office phone numbers G26 and 3411 O W two lines for business manager and editor and outlines subscription prices six months in advance 1 50 and yearly 3 00 Local agents can obtain terms at the office and rates may be adjusted upon request.
A fragment urges recipients to notify the postal office about carrier changes. Call or mail details are provided to submit information for a delivery address update.
A city council style dispute over policy runners and wages unfolds as the Sun argues for rapid settlement of saloon related disputes led by figures like Wissell and Kisell. The piece attacks delays and hints at political maneuvering tied to Indianapolis governance and street-pole contracts.
The article contends Miss Keely’s resignation was mishandled by the board and the late Republican legislature’s support reduced accountability. It contrasts Aguinaldo with Texas legislators praising Funston and calls for oath of allegiance for all. It notes protests over King Edward’s expenditures and jokes about afoot race with Aguinaldo.
Good Friday mass is not celebrated in Catholic churches. The mass of the presanctified is prayed at a.m. Host consecrated on Thursday is received by the priest. At 3 p.m. the way of the cross is held and at 7 30 p m at St John s there will be a consideration of the passion.
Joseph M. Turner of Burlington Wisconsin files attachment suit in superior court seeking $500 and possession of his private car Wisconsin against John W Isham. Turner says Isham used the car to travel with Pris Qu toroons and that rent is delinquent. The dispute was settled when Isham paid 15 and agreed to return the car in Cincinnati. Turner conducts teachers excursions in the car during the summer.
Thursday evening at Mohs hall a literary program for the Indianapolis lodge A O U W drew cheers when Ingram a Confederate veteran who fought under Gen Lee clasped hands with W H Newby a Union veteran Newby sang an army song and invited any Confederate soldier to come forward Ingram responded the event benefited the Indianapolis lodge A O U W.
The Elks acquired a site on E Maryland Street east of the Majestic building for their new lodge. The 41 by 104/120 foot lot supports a three story building and cost $20 060. The Connecticut Life Insurance Company previously owned the property.
At a Thursday congregational meeting the church burned its $1,000 mortgage amid rejoicing. Elders deacons and trustees were elected as the service concluded with the doxology.
The article sketches Becky Sharp from Vanity Fair and lists a string of plays acts and acts at Queen’s Crawley including Camille D Arville Eugene O Rourke and Bison City quartet. It notes upcoming performances at the Grand Englishs Park and Empire theaters with variety acts and college night at the Zoo for Butler College benefiting. A parade and animal spectacle headline the weekend’s events.
Reporters on a Thursday morning spot General McGinnis pouring from a bottle into an inkstand and Admiral Brown chatting in the streets. Bookwalter’s daytime business, and a jewelry auction scene provoke local comment along with stories of unhitched horses and mules tied to horse tails during Market Street traffic.
In Charles Mayer & Co. windows real stuffed chicks mingle with artificial bunnies while flowers in cut vases bloom nearby. Bowen-Merrill shows Easter cards rivaling Cupid's collection with imitation chickens on fence scenes. Carlin & Lennox uses a brass horn window filled with chicks tumbling from the horn.
A collage of remarks from U S newspapers reflecting views on education, hazing, wealth, heroism, and postwar attitudes. Pieces discuss dangers of learning in Russia, a cadet death inquiry, Senator Clark’s wealth, Commander Roper’s bravery, and American postwar mercy toward foes.
Vandalia is improving yards at Logansport. Knights and ladies of honor awarded three degrees to 313 candidates in the Masonic hall on Thursday night. Executive committee to convene the Canners’ association of Indiana on May 21 to fix prices. Common L. E. & W. stock, Lake Erie & Western, once $12, now 465. Thomas L. Stitt of Wabash to receive an ensign’s navy commission. Annapolis graduate, served 1892 to 1904. Rev W R Moody, son of Dwight L Moody, in Indianapolis ahead of Evangelist F B Meyer meetings at First Baptist. John Williams sues the Columbia club for 1000 damages after tripping on tacks and injuring himself. Board of works flags infeasibility of a south viaduct stairway to Alabama street due to necessary right of way and railroad land blocks. Western Passenger Association sets 1 1/3 fare to Buffalo April 30 to Sept 30 with lower rate excursions and 10 day tickets. regular limit 15 days. Woman’s Missionary Society of the Indianapolis Presbytery at Greenwood church fails to pass a China relief expansion resolution amid discouraging secretary reports. Y M C A winter night school graduates to be honored at a Friday banquet with speeches by J R Henry and J R Day. medals and trophies from athletic carnival to be awarded. Membership approaching 1000, with Secretary Houser predicting crossing soon.
Mrs. S J Miller hosts Mothers club Saturday at 1925 N Illinois. Mrs Margaret Lockwood held Woodruff place matinee musicale. Grace Hensley plans North side eithher club Monday. Kurtz host fifth anniversary reception Monday. Mrs Walter Fitch sent guest day invites for Veronica club next Tuesday at 21044 N Capitol. Gruelle to speak on beauty in art. Holy Cross club met with Mrs T E Martin Friday and plans parochial residence event April 17.
Eugene F. York, Kansan, elected superintendent of the Indiana reform school for boys. He grew up on a corn farm, attended Central Normal College and DePauw, served as a Hawaiian island school principal, joined Supt Charlton’s staff in 1893, and rose to chief clerk over five years. Mrs. York was a public school teacher and held roles at the reform school.
Graduates of the Central College of Physicians and Surgeons received diplomas in English's Opera House before a large crowd Thursday night. Principal address was given by Dr Avenham J Banker of Columbus. Eustace Newton, one graduate, is the renowned Indianapolis Cincinnati ball pitcher known as Humpy Newton.
Col Russell B. Harrison departs Indianapolis for Washington this week to renew efforts to reopen a case that led to his dismissal from the army. He declines to discuss the affair, but friends say he has not dropped it and will seek to learn why a court of inquiry was refused.
The Thursday meeting approved boosting Rev. M. L. Haines' annual salary from 3500 to 4000 dollars, reflecting increased duties and church needs.
Gov. Nash of Ohio reprieves Ed Ruthven, the Cleveland policeman killer, from April 12 to May 3 to allow a full transcript of the evidence to be presented. Ruthven was captured in Indianapolis and had been expected to wait for the execution date.
Mr Franklin Smith of Antwerp Ohio shares a 26 year struggle with nervous prostration and convulsions that improved after using Wheeler's Nerve Vitalizer. The tonic claims to cure epileptic fits St Vitus dance apoplexy and other nervous diseases and is sold by the J W Brant Co Albion Michigan at $1 per bottle or $5 for six.
A compilation notes Aguinaldo on probation per Munice News. St Louis World’s Fair setback cited by Clay County Enterprise. Russia warns China to sign or face consequences per Goshen Times. McKinley will avoid rear platform speeches for Bryan memorial trip per Shelbyville Republican. Fort Wayne News jokes about Funston and Carrie Nation. Tom Taggart senses democratic defeat and rejects Indianapolis mayor bid per Newport Hoosier State.
Havana April 5 Cuban radicals who interviewed Gen Wood Friday about the Platt amendment were well pleased with his statements Senor Portuendo believes everything will be settled satisfactorily
An advertisement urged readers to begin taking Hood's Sarsaparilla to cleanse the blood and clear the complex ion, highlighting health benefits and routine use.
An old nurse for children claims Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup eases teething pain. The product soothes the child and gums and reportedly cures wind colic and diarrhoea. Price listed as twenty five cents per bottle.
Indiana Dental College advertises patient hours from 8 a m to 5 p m for all dental services with location at the corner of Delaware and Chiois.
Railroad promo notes cheap round trip fares to California via the Southern Pacific Ogden route. Chicago to California is 30 dollars, St. Louis Memphis and New Orleans 27.50, Omaha Kansas City and others at listed fares. Details from W G Neimyer Chicago and C A W Connor Cincinnati at official addresses.
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