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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1901
Page
5
The Sun extols a legendary figure, born in youth and rising to fame, praised for bold political aims and a controversial stance on constitutions. The piece satirically notes his early life, sartorial shows, and enduring ambition while claiming his “my dear fellow” greeting and habit of blessing others.
In Savannah Georgia a black man named Joe Washington was burned at a stake after being identified by Mrs. J J Davis as her assailant. He was captured at Liberty City and executed without mercy by his attacker husband. The event drew approval from some local Black residents.
New York reports Dr. A H Doty claims dangerous anopheles colonies in cisterns and near houses with malaria cases on Staten Island. Oil treatments at the Bay Morgan and Thomas cottages show relief, with families noting better sleep and reduced mosquito suffering after cordons of oil and Lima oil applications around homes.
Albert Reinker 81 of 2357 Gale Street Brightwood a contractor and longtime Indianapolis resident died Sunday at 9 10 p m Funeral services set for 2 p m Wednesday at the German Methodist Church with burial at Crown Hill Cemetery.
The Sun announces a contest for Indiana youths to recruit 100 Indianapolis city subscribers by Oct 25 1901 for four months to win two round trip tickets to the Pan American Exposition Buffalo N Y and $10 cash. A 50 subscriber tier earns one round trip ticket plus $5 cash, with cash alternatives if travel is not possible. Additional rules cover signatures advance payments outside Indianapolis and entry offices.
Elmer Wideman a 17 year old Grubville farmer’s son admitted stealing $20 from a registered letter while working as an assistant rural mail carrier between Deman and Mozelle Missouri. Postoffice inspector Peters recovered the money and Wideman pleaded guilty to the charge before U S commissioner Gray and was bound over to the grand jury in $500.
The W. Washington Street Presbyterian Church will receive about $4,000 in repairs. During work Rev. F.C. Stoad will conduct services in a tent on a vacant lot beside the church.
Bayne Reed, superintendent of the Victoria meteorological office, reports that likely news will soon come of serious earthquakes in the Alaskan region, dated August 12 and received from August o.
J. Smith, 89, of Tl. Fayette st., died Saturday night from brain congestion. Funeral set for Tuesday at 9 a.m. B L Dickey, 29, of 615 Woodlawn Ave., died Sunday from tuberculosis. body to be taken to Thorntown for burial. Andrew Broe, 49, collapsed from heart disease at 4 a.m. Sunday in the yard of his boarding house, 401 S Missouri.
Thirty Puget sound salmon canneries consolidate with capital at 35 000 000. Unknown man assassinates Dr H K Fricks prominent citizen Rising Fawn Ga. Prune trust raises price a quarter cent per pound may go higher. Alvin Seaton murdered by insane mother who cut his throat. Several fires reported including Tattersall s amphitheater Lexington Ky losing 30000 and Armstrong BC burning 90000.
In a domestic scene, Aunt Hitty debates love and marriage with Grace as Gracie questions her aunt’s past. Uncle Jotham enters with apples and a rose, revealing a past love and quiet certainty. The tale ends with contemplation on a simple, homey futuro.
Gateman Charles Poland at Union station tore his trouser leg while shielding a man from being crushed between Vandalia train sections. Poland grabbed the man, who escaped and boarded his train. Twenty excursions ran in and out as Champaign train delayed by a breakdown, delaying arrivals.
Large Sunday crowds at parks. excursionists flocked to Broad Ripple for the Sundaros debut. Diving horses performed for the final time at Sailview park, drawing wide interest from spectators.
German day will be observed next Sunday at Germania park with a street parade. A delegation of the Women's label league will visit the Muncie league Wednesday night.
The Lillian Cinch Club hosts a card party at Mrs Elizabeth Olsen home Tuesday afternoon. Miss Ethel Martin of Cincinnati attends a dinner hosted by Miss Edna Martin Friday. Mae Egan plans a garden party Monday for visitor Miss Delia Chambers of New York. Mrs Fannie Jameson Fetherston and John H Hall will wed Monday evening in Lexington Kentucky. Mrs Winfield Miller hosts a luncheon at the Columbia Club Monday for guests Miss Graham of Sandusky Miss Achison and Miss Applegate of Louisville visiting Miss Eudora Sanders. The same guests will be hosted by Miss Elizabeth Fletcher Tuesday and by Miss Gertrude Walker Wednesday.
Bethany park assembly closed Monday after a successful meeting. Acton park assembly elected President C. W. Tinsley and other officers at the annual business session. Salvation Army corps and visitors stay in Greenwood camp with Maj. Blanche Cox leading services.
A Denver Post item notes that Kentucky editors touring the west may not find the mountain dew tastes as in their home area but will discover it reaches destinations just as promptly.
A Chicago News item notes a solitary fisherman returning to his old habits, dusting off a book of flies, carrying a red pocket flask, and revisiting last year’s fabrications.
Special trains depart Indianapolis at 7 a m and 7 25 a m with return from Louisville Danville Lawrenceburg Aurora and Way Stations all at 7 p m or 7 20 p m. Round trip fares are $1.00 or less. Additional Indianapolis to Aurora service leaves at 7 00 a m with 7 20 p m returns.
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