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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1900
Page
4
The notice outlines postage and delivery terms for The Sun including carrier delivery at six cents weekly. It lists rates for outside city subscriptions, and provides contact details for the business manager and advertising department. Readers are urged to report failure to receive the paper to the office via telephone or mail.
A letter condemns unofficial milk tests affecting dairymen and others amid the orphans' home case. It criticizes Dr. Stewart for self conducted tests and postmortems, urging the Board of Health to investigate and warning of the danger of public accusations harming merchants.
Monday night the council amended the preceding meeting minutes to reflect a motion to reconsider the Stuckmeyer steal. Blunders by two or three Democrats led to the change, but Republicans did not pursue the issue, leaving a record many deem a monument to the majority's dumbness or crookedness. Evans's conduct invites many explanations.
A late 19th or early 20th century city debate mentions interurban companies declining to enter Indianapolis under a burdensome franchise drafted by the board of works. The piece contrasts the harsh treatment of interurbans with the city company’s requests and criticizes officials. It also references Governor Mount, a Fairview camp investigation, Marion county conventions, and political boss influence. The tone is caustic about political machines and calls for reform, noting the Stuckmeyer fraud and urging a future primary election law to end conventions.
In Indianapolis the council debates a poison scare as the Powers trial hints at rival factions. Democratic managers are urged to keep smelling salts and aqua fortis ready for Bryan while Gotobel’s alleged friends face the $100,000 reward. Sahm cautioned for bold acts without mayoral consent.
A collage of portraits from Henry D. Lloyd to Rev. Dr. Macgregor, with quips about wealth and ethics. The pieces mention Lloyd’s son choosing corporate law, Macgregor’s Edinburgh nickname Bowdy, Tyler’s second hand carriage joke, Val Kraushaar’s strength, a mule story, and Greeley’s hotel piazza quip.
A fragmented quotation contrasts a reader’s awareness of world events with a goat’s limited understanding. The jest highlights how focusing on trivial tasks may leave a person less informed about current affairs than a domestic animal.
A collection of quirky verse and prose fragments recounts seaside sailors, village bells, steeple climbers, and coastal misadventure. It threads humor and nostalgia through named places like Belltown and Smoky Corners with colorful characters and a single, simple romance.
A hungry horse tethered to a wagon on Market Street afternoon feeds from a nearby wagon. A country woman arrives to shop, swats the animal with an umbrella, but the horse keeps returning, mouthfuls of bread in tow as amused bystanders watch. The ad at end promotes Cascarets candy as a stomach aid.
A compact, opinion laden item compiling varied quotes from multiple papers. It notes Chairman Hanna opposing Rough Rider clubs and mentions McKinley’s campaign status and oil industry references. It contrasts global charity during India relief with British responsibility. The piece also references Umberto slayer, anarchism, and general public weariness with violence and unrest.
A collage of satirical lines from various papers mock national figures and parties. References target Uncle Sam, Bryan, anticapitalist critics, and populists in Kansas Nebraska and Indiana, noting campaign rhetoric and alleged truths and lies in wartime politics.
A short quotation notes that ability counts over age and that youth is neither a qualification nor a recommendation. It asserts merit determines whether a young man advances or remains behind. The quote emphasizes individual character over chronological age.
The Bryan Democrats in Indiana's Seventh district chose Frank B. Burke for the house. In accepting, Burke said hats off to no flag referencing militia salutes, arguing Burke’s views clash with pro flag sentiment and Bryanism.
The Red men pow-wow organizers anticipate 15,000 participants for this week in Indianapolis. Floats for Wednesday's parade are nearly finished. Demand for seats at Wednesday vaudeville in English's is high, and Miss Nona McCormick will sing Where the children play.
On Wednesday Aug 8 a special train to Louisville departs Indianapolis at 10 30 p m with no stops north of Columbus. A separate train to Columbus leaves Indianapolis at 11 p m with intermediate stops. Vandalia No 19 leaves at 12 20 p m and stops between Indianapolis and Terre Haute. Train No 21 of the I and W division leaves Indianapolis at 4 15 p m but will be held until 5 30 p m.
Anderson incorporated a capital stock of 10000 dollars. An annual examination for post office positions will be held in Indianapolis on November 17.
New York Central Lines assigns agents to aid interior travelers and Europeans at piers. They check baggage designate hold or stateroom trunks and arrange hotels cab hire and berths. Captains Ingwerson and Schultze oversee staff at multiple liner piers to ensure smooth passage.
Regular dinner and business men's lunch offered at St Charles hotel Chas Muel lerschoen proprietor opposite Union station. Menu describes finest prepared meals and luncheon options with prices listed at 15 cents.
A few months after the navy department signed for 250 Underwood typewriters following careful tests, the war department also placed an order for 150 machines. The contracts underscore the machine's claimed superiority in construction and durability over competitors.
A fragment lists officers required for the official board, indicating roles and names to be confirmed. The text identifies procedures for designation and future appointment steps within the organization.
Weekend rail trip advertised by Lake Erie & Western to Findlay Fostoria Fremont Banduaky and multiple towns. Leaves 9 0 pm August 11 returns 9 00 pm August 12 with berths and chairs reserved at city office. Tickets priced from 1.00 to 1.50 depending on stop and class.
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