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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1901
Page
4
The Sun announces its HI building address in Ohio Street and lists editorial rooms on the Journal Building. It outlines subscription rates for outside city readers: six months 1.59, per month 2, per year 3.00, with delivery by carrier and advertising inquiries to the manager.
If you fail to receive The Sun regularly from your carrier call 880 or mail to The Sun office to report the issue.
The article argues Terre Haute uses bonus funds to attract factories, citing a $99,900 raise on a $25,000 goal. It contrasts with Indianapolis spending on conventions that yield few lasting benefits and urges a standing fund to attract industry, urging Indianapolis to emulate Terre Haute’s approach.
A Sun critique of local praise for Indianapolis officials notes gaps in the controller's report on taxes wages and franchises. It discusses unionizing streetcar workers as a response to wage cuts and hints at political intrigue involving Gov Goebel era figures and possible Goebel assassination claims.
A lecture by Prof John M Tyler of Amherst urges patience with natural growth in education, while local officials face tax and streetcar concerns. The piece notes Zoo receipts for Harrison monument fund, calls gas company practices into question, and reports on political promises, baseball start, and a missing bass consignment.
Indianapolis officials warn city passengers not to ride inter urban cars to ensure maximum gains from the interurban lines. The advice emphasizes proper use to obtain full service benefits and system efficiency.
A collage of quotes shows editors joking about wealth, strawberries, rural life and elections. The snippets mention Carnegie cornering markets, Cuban struggles, keeping girls on farms, Mrs Nation, Cleveland mayors, and Tom Johnson’s rapid transit ideas amid Indiana coverage.
Fragmentary verse lines mention a boss with a pole, a wager on Missouri and Miss Onward, a man without a conscience, and a boast about selling crops. The disjointed slang suggests a provincial stage or ballad scene with humorous boasts and coppers.
A columnist weighs vaudeville’s grip on Indianapolis, arguing it suits tired patrons with quick, varied acts and light plots. It draws from high society yet pleases many who prefer humor and pace over serious drama, with grand houses, polished staff, and eager crowds.
Eli F. Littlefield organizer manager and treasurer of the Illinois drug company where a receiver was appointed has disappeared. He is said to be short between $3,000 and $10,000.
Editorial roundup notes reactions to a legislator choosing between constituents and a corporation, reflects on civic duty in Chicago and Detroit. It critiques press portrayals of leaders, authors, and inventors, contrasting ambition with fortune. The piece comments on media bias and public perception.
A collage of satirical lines from Indiana newspapers mocking politicians and figures. The items reference the czar versus kaiser talk, Hoosier pronunciation, Tom Johnson, Hern ly rumors, kickers, Beveridge the absurd little rhetorician, and claims of Cuban slavery.
List of church services with pastors and times across First Baptist Central Christian Plymouth Congregational St Pauls Episcopal Meridianst M E First Presbyterian Second Presbyterian Mayer Chapel Tabernacle Presbyterian and W Washington Street Chapel with lecture by H E Bostwick on Japan China Corea at 7:45.
Rev. Austin W. Mann to lead a service at St. Alban's deaf mute mission in Christ church chapel at 7 30 p m Sunday. Mayflower Congregational Church contract let to Ford C Smock for 25 dollars. Burglars took a watch and jewelry from Patrick Fanning's home at 1709 3 Senate Ave Friday. Daniel Gearon, 70, buried from St Joseph's Catholic Church Saturday morning. Surviving children are William Mollie and Nellie Gearon. M C A leaders conference ended at Greenwood Friday night with plans for two athletic meets in Lafayette in June and Indianapolis during state fair week. American Sewer Pipe Company incorporated Friday with directors Charles Martindale Almanzor R Hutchinson and John T Martindale. plans to scale up pipe business though capitalization is small. John Sreight, printer of 529 Lord St, told county clerks in Indiana to refuse marriage licenses to his son Clyde who allegedly eloped with an Indianapolis girl. Vigo county clerk reportedly refused. Christian Endeavor district convention closed at Englewood Church Friday with officers elected: Verle Blair district secretary missionary superintendent Oren Smith Avon junior superintendent Miss Maude Tyner Greenfield. next session will be in Greenfield.
Bishop Francis of Indianapolis joins western bishops in condemning the title presiding bishop of the church. They argue no bishop has authority beyond his diocese and no bishop can be presiding bishop of the church.
Hattie Rose Laube of Huron South Carolina publicly plans to wed Senator Clark the Montana copper magnate. The announcement came as she spoke in Los Angeles in advance of the wedding.
In Briemen on April 1 a steward recovered bars of gold reported missing from the Kaiser Wilhelm Der Grosse. The treasure was found in the vessel’s second cabin after the ship’s departure.
A compilation of quotes from officials, citizens, and professionals on topics from education funding to printing, journalism, politics, and public figures. Notable voices include Judge Stubbs, Rev. F. B. Meyer, Hugh J. McGowan, and Wm. Morgan, touching on alibis, religion, elections, and urban development.
In New York on Friday the benefit performance for Mme Januschek at Wallicks theater raised $5,000. The program featured Julia Marlowe and Viola Allen among the popular city performers. Januschek, ill at Saratoga, could not attend. once a famed tragedian, illness has left her without means.
Cc. BE. Erwin aged 78 died at his home 2540 North Alabama Street Friday from apoplexy. He was formerly a well known contractor. He leaves a widow and an adopted daughter Mrs. Murphy of Chicago. Funeral from the house at 2 30 p m Saturday.
A new brain teaser causes frenzy as eight wooden rings stacked in a bee hive form a pyramid puzzle. Players transfer rings one by one to another peg without placing a larger ring atop a smaller one. Early attempts seem easy but quickly grow complex, with several locals spending hours attempting to solve it.
Unknown attackers dynamited a new church in Ripley not yet completed. Police investigate the blast as residents assess damage and fear further violence.
The large apartment building at Meridiah and Michigan streets, erected by Herman E. Martens and sold to M. H. Spades, is renamed The Meridian. Downtown location and refined tenants drive demand. all suites are leased and two more stories with 24 apartments per floor are planned along with a top floor dining room and 24 by 60 foot reception hall.
On and after Sunday April 14 trains leave Vincennes Martinsville Spencer and way stations with specified times. Daily service for certain trains includes 7:20 a.m. 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. from Vincennes and Spencer arrivals and Martinsville departures. Trains arrive Indianapolis at 10:20 a.m. 6:30 p.m. and 9:15 a.m. from Vincennes Spencer Martinsville. W W Richardson D P A.
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