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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1900
Page
4
The article discusses Senator Fairbanks and his stance on ship subsidies, noting opposition from Hanna and alignment with party lines. It criticizes measures promoting ship subsidies as enriching ship owners and portrays Fairbanks as politically vulnerable and on the edge of his influence.
A column criticizes Bedell for selling smoke consumers to Indianapolis property owners while in office. It warns officials could abuse power, urges ethical reform, and references Higgins conviction, a needed bridge, and legal changes like a primary election law.
The Hobart memorial committee awarded the statue contract to Philip Martiny. The nine foot bronze figure of Garret A Hobart will stand on a pedestal before Paterson New Jersey City Hall plaza, cost $15 000 funded by popular subscription.
The Commercial club appoints Dr. G B McCullough Charles Moores and Evans Woollen to prepare a bill for the next legislature to establish philanthropic loan shops.
A sale ad offers nearly 500 pairs of ladies shoes by Drew Selby Co at $1.49. Styles include Dongola kid calf vidi kid sheavy and single soles. The ad claims each pair is worth $2.00 to $2.50. Location: Stout's, 318 Massachusetts Ave.
The article details Siam's state controlled elephant hunts near Ajubia on the Menam river, describing a massive teak palisade kraal, training of tame elephants, and a fatal year with 42 elephants dying in the kraal before capture. It also recounts a lions story from central Africa and profiles James A. West at the Union depot in Kansas City.
The article profiles a strong 65 year old West figure famed in wild west stories. Now aging and scarred, he plans to retire to his mountain home after a long career and a last public appearance in Kansas City. He has money and recently visited a brother in Epworth Illinois.
Amusements note that Quo Vadis stands as a spectacular Roman drama in Indianapolis with grand Roman manners. Camille joins the stage with the Grand stock company showcasing the finest scenic effects, especially the ballroom scene. Next week The girl with the auburn hair appears at the Grand, a top vaudeville attraction amid strong Park shows. The ramblers thrill crowds at the Empire with a clean, capacity performance.
Mrs W and Beck hosted a large card party Tuesday afternoon. Mrs Eli Kaufman plans a bowling party Thursday in the German house. Mrs John A Kuster and daughter Ruth, who visited the Occidental, depart to Columbus Thursday. Miss Lucy Warriner and Frederick H Niemann wed Tuesday night at the bride's home on West Vermont Street. They will reside at 1221 Madison Avenue. Mrs Gates and Mrs Zeigler entertain the Ladies Aid at the First Spiritualist church Thursday afternoon with a phenomena by noted locals. A church cookbook will be sold at the Flower festival hosted by the First Baptist social circle early next week.
Railroads report 115633 cars moved in November with 8909 loaded. Despite lower count than 1899 or 1898 freight men note larger cars and higher tonnage. Wilfred R Garstang resigns as contracting agent for the Big Four. Vandalia conductor Joan Trindle says last four months saw record daily travel.
George H. Thomas post No. 17 elected Z A Smith as commander and Wm N Pickerell as senior vice commander James H Porter junior vice commander R M Smdhk quartermaster Charles 8 Boynton sergeant Samuel Sawyer chaplain Amos H Haines officer of the day The relief corps named Louise Twiname president Maggie Gordon vice president Mary Alexander vice president Nancy Beem chaplain Sally Highland treasurer Addie Frank conductor Reed guard Mary Smith Rose Hampton Lizzie Shahr Delegates Officers will be installed on the first Tuesday in January Also Butler freshmen Chas F McElroy Cleo Mount and Jasper Moses to debate the sophs December 14 McElroy won first in preliminary debate.
A collection of editorial opinions commenting on international and domestic issues. The Paris dispatches influence Aguinaldo and French actions are discussed, with debates over the ship subsidy bill, taxation fairness by a Connecticut millionaire, and reflections on American statesmanship and history.
High school cadets organize a signal corps with lectures from military men. Cabinet makers union sues Oscar Adams for 2000 over injuries from a flying board. Merchandize fire scare at Parry plant causes no loss. Meridian street church hosts Dickens event with separate booths. A two cent mile fare bill and teacher minimum wage proposal head to next legislature. Sarah Crossfield to speak on sweat shops and union label. A local league to be organized.
Assurances from all sides that the Tomlinson poultry and pet stock show next week will be a success. Ideal weather favors shipping and a one-and-a-third fare on all roads should draw a crowd. Entries expected from surrounding states. Hood's Sarsaparilla advertised to prevent coughs colds and pneumonia. Take it now.
Dr. B. F. Bye formerly at 227 N. Winois St has moved his downtown office to 403 N. Illinois St at the northeast corner of Vermont Both phones are 193 to reach him now.
Pairs of fine ladies' shoes from Drew Selby Co in various leathers priced at $1.49 per pair. Stouts at 318 330 Massachusetts address. A claim about Dr. Jordan at 1814 N Meridian Sr offering cures for more lung troubles than any living physician.
Stout’s on Massachusetts Avenue advertises Drew Selby & Co. Dongola kid calf vid kid and heavy or single soles at $1.49 a pair, with a claimed value of $2.00 to $3.50. Located at 315 330 Massachusetts Ave.
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