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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1900
Page
4
A fragmented OCR snippet states a request to confer a favor at this office and to call tele- followed by incomplete contact details. The readable text implies a routine notice demanding action or communication but lacks full information for specifics.
In sharp terms the speaker declares Hon. Marcus A Hanna should retire from the presidency to prevent his pernicious influence on Republican politics. The article portrays Hanna as a tool of personal ends, attacking loyalty to the nation and accusing him of betraying government for greed and private gain.
A fragmentary telegram from St. Petersburg discusses a proposed ultimatum from Russia France and Germany to England over South Africa hostility. The message questions the authenticity and notes repeat signals by the powers that they do not wish to intervene but could act if needed.
A garbled editorial prose fragment laments Hoar and patriotic rhetoric, critiques a war stance and a politician's reputation, and touches on schoolhouse funding and county property values. It reflects local concerns about public figures, infrastructure, and police accountability amid national events.
The piece notes Philadelphia’s stand against Mark Hanna’s influence, hints at a rare moment of vigilance for the city, and mentions Gen Lord Roberts dispatches claiming no real soldiers in South Africa besides Roberts. It also comments on a Central Ave bridge timing and Mr Taggart’s political finish.
A fragmentary verse collection featuring witty exchanges and moral quips. Includes humorous exchanges about beauty and marriage, tales of old Hawville sages, and vignettes on love, lies, and wartime heroism. The pieces mingle light humor with reflections on honesty and courage.
A compilation notes St Long as a potential vice president despite Samp son Schley controversy. Gatacre's return prompts Britain to face military missteps. Clark's Montana funds criticized as similar to railroad actions against Senator Morgan. Women’s charity shines as Phoenixville opens a hospital funded by local gifts totaling $10,000.
A long article surveys inventors like Chassepot Gatling and Whitehead torpedo creators, noting their philanthropy and gentleness in private life while acknowledging the deadly impact of their devices. It mentions Brennan and Lee and contrasts public benevolence with weapons’ destruction, followed by a correction from Edward L. Gilliam regarding church affiliation and a prefixed note about a colored bishop controversy.
A bull entered Mme. Forrest's millinery shop on Main Street Tuesday afternoon causing panic as a dozen women fled. Hundreds watched while a small hunch-backed boy entered the store and drove the animal out after it calmly surveyed itself in the mirrors.
In Chicago Admiral Dewey and Col. Bryan will exchange war notes as part of a broad exchange amid varied editorials. The collection of remarks includes critiques on expansion, governance, and national direction from multiple Indiana and regional papers.
Polly Hale, colored, sues Grocer In gleman in Justice Stout's court for 15 cents after buying peaches with what she believed to be granulated sugar but found corn meal. She claims the grocer refused to refund. Hale says she earns her living washing and cannot waste money. Court-martial postponed amid G A R circle tensions and a spirituality group dispute with President Elsie Fletcher and Senior Vice President Reeves.
The Garment makers' union ball at Tomlinson hall Tuesday night drew a large crowd. Grand march led by C. B. Cones, his employee Miss Daisy Voltz, with Harry Browning and Miss Lillie Fredericks following. The event was managed entirely by the young women.
Mrs Margaret J Crozier widow of the late George Crozier died in Brooklyn New York at the home of her daughter Mrs S P Porter She was a member of Third Presbyterian church and came to Indianapolis in 1852 She leaves three children The body will be brought to Indianapolis for burial.
Incorporated in Hobson? no. The record notes Hickson furniture and carpet company of Muncie with capital stock of 50000 dollars. Also lists Stag club Indianapolis and names J Edward Krause Mansfield Martin and Edward Spooner as directors. H Clark Chauncey Ga claims DeWitts Witch Haze Salve cured his piles and touts it as a speedy cure for skin diseases with a warning about counterfeit products. Accessible to all druggists.
Sullivan M. Cutcheon, a leading Detroit lawyer who chaired Michigan’s 1868 Grant nomination delegation, died Wednesday morning. Separately, Mrs. Mary E. Collins, wife of Rev. William B. Collins, was mourned in Indianapolis with a funeral at Rev. J. W. Collins residence after her body arrived from Louisville.
$1.25 Cincinnati and return via Cincinnati, Hamilton, Dayton line departs Union Station at 7:15 a.m. Sunday April 22. Special fast train stops at Rushville, Connersville, Liberty, Oxford and Hamilton. Return from Cincinnati at 6:30 p.m. Baseball game Cincinnati versus Chicago listed.
The music committee of the state G A R encampment arranged open air concerts in Fairview and Garfield parks during the encampment. Benjamin D Miner was named chairman of a committee to organize Ohio veterans. Blood remedies advertised: Burdock and Blood Bitters.
The Commercial Advertiser notes progress in dining car design with kitchens moved away from interior access. Kitchens will open only to platform vestibules, reducing smoke and fumes in the car. Dining car service remains under the General Passenger Agent with aims to be as perfect as possible in every respect.
The report covers nominees and potential runs for national and state offices from Illinois to New York, plus Republican and Democratic activity in Ohio Indiana Iowa and Tennessee. It notes saloon licensing as a key issue in Titnois municipal elections and outlines Louisiana’s Democratic sweep with a white voter bloc disenfranchising Black voters under a new law.
General Otis released a death list in Washington naming twenty two servicemen presumed dead in the Orient. The names include Clinton G. Pressen Christopher Monson Lieut Grant A White James J Hulliman William H Shewman and others.
City life notice states an option is open on the Pearson property located on New Jersey street between Ohio and New York. The board of works will receive bids for the street sprinkling contract on May 30 with sprinkling to begin May 1.
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