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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1900
Page
4
The Sun announces publication details and distribution terms. It lists office addresses at 123 and 125 East Ohio Street and provides subscription rates of 3.08 yearly outside city, 1.50 for six months, and 3 per month, with carrier delivery six cents weekly. It also invites ad rates via the advertising manager and urges notifying the office if not receiving the paper.
A critique portrays Bryan as a demagogue who tailors appeals to regional voters with changing personas. The piece accuses him of pandering to sectionalism to sway voters and warns it mirrors Civil War era tensions. It labels his tactics as underhanded and narrow.
The piece questions Indianapolis population counts, noting 169164 residents and likely undercounting due to enumerator limits. It criticizes the Marion county clerk salary as excessive and discusses party politics, local editors, and shifts in party alignment, ending with a wary view of council actions and Brookside park.
A collection of reminiscences features Mrs. Ingalls praising her husband’s versatility from buying carpets to selecting dresses. humorous tales about Horace Greeley’s absent mindedness and a quip by Gov Oglesby. Moltke’s brevity as toast master and a Western tale of Rev Brady recalling a wagon crash while a bishop spoke of the soul.
The piece consoles fans with a pep talk about crossing a difficult season. It urges resilience and hints at a brighter future with a stronger team next year, asking readers to banish doubt and stay hopeful.
A humorous exchange features a Freckled Fanatic and an Ordinary Idiot trading quips about a runaway automobile carrying a runaway couple. Interwoven banter mentions Browne and a gas job offer, with a punchline about a miracle escape involving a prayer book and a deck of cards.
A compendium of editorials from Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette Columbia City Post New Harmony Register Carthage Record and Rockville Republican. They criticize Republican prudence on race and foreign affairs mock diplomatic options in China praise firm Philippine policy and accuse trusts and political rivals of hypocrisy.
After Hovey's Bondsmen, Trustee E G Cox of the State capitol investment company sues United States Fidelity and Guaranty Co on Oliver T Hover's bond alleging a shortage of 1011.29 as treasurer of the investment company. Hover was tried and acquitted on an embezzlement charge.
Health claim states deafness from inflamed Eustachian tube mucous lining can be cured only by constitutional remedies. It asserts catarrh causes most cases and promises hundred dollar reward for any deafness cure not overcome by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Circulars offered by J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio.
A collage of quotes from residents and officials covers varied topics. Opinions on politics, coffee preferences, melon markets, opera travel, safety, streetcar service, and public institutions reveal local concerns and social norms in Indianapolis.
On the workhouse lawn Assistant supt Harding cut away drooping limbs of a mountain ash and budded new ones. He used pear buds, since pears and apples will bud, creating a yellow berry bearing ash now showing three to four inch twigs. Harding is proud of the success.
Opinion excerpts from Detroit Free Press Minneapolis Times Detroit News and Philadelphia Times on free silver McKinley Hay Hanna Bryan and imperial policy. Editors critique party stances and voter motivation, noting internal prosperity and partisan loyalties shaping the election discourse.
A Detroit Free Press critique notes China's government seems on the run with no real power to enforce policies, while the world seeks trade with a vast nation. The Boston Globe editorial adds that a timely generous peace would aid the United States as well. An ad for Hood's Sarsaparilla and Pills ends the clipping.
Sunday schedule out of Indianapolis at 7 30 a m return from the lake at 6 30 p m. Neckbands Put on Free Progress laundry telephone 1121. Rushville and Return 1 60 via C H Day tickets sold August 28 to 31 final return limit September 1.
Dr B F Bye formerly at 227 North Illinois street relocates his downtown office to 403 North Illinois street at the northeast corner of Vermont. Both telephone numbers are 192.
Full regular dinner and business men's lunch served at the St Charles hotel in Chicago. McCreass proprietors Muel lerschoen and company operate opposite Union Station offering meals in a classic hotel dining room setting.
An ad section lists harness goods and riding accessories from C Pleschner and Mahoney’s along with wine and photographic services. It also promotes a G A R Special train to Chicago and return fares 3 75, Cincinnati and return 1 25, via Lake Erie Western and C H D lines with August 26 departures and extensions to Sept 20. Tickets available at city offices.
Sunday church services announced for multiple congregations with service times. First Baptist led by Rev J Whitcomb Brougher of Chattanooga Tenn at 10 45 and 7 45. St Pauls led by Rev Lewis Brown at 10 45. Central Ave M E led by Rev J P D John at 10 45. Meridian St M E led by Rev W Mck Hes ter of New Albany at 10 45. Roberts Park M E led by Rev C E Bacon II at 10 45 and 7 45. Mayer Chapel led by Rev Clifford McBride at 7 30. Tabernacle Church led by Rev A A Fulton of Canton China at 10 45. W Washington St Chapel led by Rev C L Lucas at 10 45 and 7 45.
There are round trip fares of 3.7 dollars from Indianapolis with similar low rates from all Pennsylvania line points. Tickets sold August 25 26 27 25 29 with return limit September 30. For particulars contact ticket agents.
The Board of Safety proposed next year's expenses at 455328.50 dollars triggering alarm for Controller Johnson. The plan includes 119437.34 dollars for fire department and East Market improvements. without improvements the requested total would rise to 772184.75 dollars.
National auto and electric firm launches its first complete car. Weather official Wappenhans dodges on resigning amid revived rumor. Post office inspector Fletcher reports Cuba gains control soon. Big Four reports 16.806 million gross, 11.749 million expenses, 5.058 million net. Mayor Taggart accepts Park commissioner English resignation closing park board presidency after 4 pm Friday. Accountant John H. Hunter dies at 1705 Buckle St. Widow and three children survive. funeral Sunday 2 pm from residence.
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