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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1900
Page
4
For any reason to receive THE GUN regularly from your carrier bay you will confer a favor by at once notifying this office Call telephone 880 new or old or send by post to THE SUN. The statement about Chairman Hlernly and the joke about Rathbone's coachman are quoted in a humorous vein.
The Sun notes that of 7 647 government liquor dealers in Indiana only 4 322 paid local fees prompting a $352 500 loss to school funds. Calls for explicit drastic state action target druggists and grocers selling drinks defying law. The piece contrasts federal action with state enforcement and comments on prison feeding costs and officials.
The city mourns the loss of Uncle Billy Jackson a beloved Christian figure who cared for children and taught the Gentle Master. He brightened many lives and may be honored with a public tribute or memorial in the parks.
The London Graphic reports on a penny operated automatic postoffice to be installed at rail stations and shops, enabling telegrams and messages via a glass front slit. It also notes French metal work reproductions in which insects and leaves are rendered in copper and silver, plus a Russian stage doors system and a shoe mounted sandal brush to speed floor polishing.
A fragmented note outlines Cuba's constitutional convention and its reckoning, mentioning Senator Beveridge of Indiana, with unclear context and several garbled phrases.
Otto Stark exhibits at Lieber's Columbia club opening January 1 for members only. First Baptist church ladies plan a two night flower festival with entertainments. Car movement last week 20 557 loaded total 25 197, decline on Pennsylvania and Vandalia lines. Adams county dog buyer brought smallpox taint per state health board. About 1 700 heard Rev Harrison Sunday. six conversions more, total 220. Meetings end Tuesday night. E R Robbins chairs annual Commercial travelers banquet and ball at the Propylaeum December 28. City committee audited Consumers gas trust books Sunday, no discrepancies found. Lee Nixon says Porto Rican Yacht Club Christmas tree plans underway. Charles A Park to pay about 44 court costs after one cent damages verdict. law requires plaintiff pays when under one dollar. State institutions inspection planned this week with Gov Durbin. Patrolman Doss Shafer finds gas leak at Oneida bowling alleys. culprit missing. Herman Wendoner falls from streetcar head injury, returns to work later. Merchants form committees to fund Christmas decorations across main streets. Mrs Emelie Kratz speaks on Spiritualism in Mansur hall. she would die for her belief. A group of merchants noted for long service as policemen.
A collage of comic captions and verse riffs features Binks and Jinks with a touch of satire. Scenes include a housewife dialog about self help, a photographer joke with a 17 summers miss, a bank cashier quip, and a proteston against prohibition. The piece blends humor, poetry, and social satire with dancing wordplay.
The excerpt columns note that Hanna declines the presidency like Caesar while urging humility. It questions salary raises for state and county officers, arguing raises are premature unless candidates beg for them. Prof. Chas Zenblin of Chicago University will lecture on sterootican topics at Manual Training High School from Jan 7 to Mar 13, alternating Mondays.
Mr Dooley recounts Richard Carvel stories with granddaughter narration and humor. He notes grand adventures across ships Scotland battles and love, contrasting modern times with romantic tales from the past. Mr Hennessy doubts such events could happen now but Dooley insists they could in old romance.
The Topeka State Journal notes four years without a confirmed post for W. D. Bynum as Democrats oppose him as a traitor while Republicans seek party favorites. The Detroit Free Press claims his renewed nomination may have saved the country, praising his patience.
The Detroit Free Press quotes Lord Roberts hoping Boers and British will beyond conflict. The Detroit News speculates Spooner for a cabinet post. A proposed bill would crown McKinley ruler of the Philippines. The Omaha World Herald notes Kruger’s potential European intervention plan.
A real chariot race in Theodora at English’s opens the week with star Mrs Clarence Brune riding two horses to save her love from pardon. Melbourne McDowell stars east. Grand offers Confusion and The girl with the auburn hair. Park returns with The Sorrows of Satan. Empire hosts New York stars’ extravagant three days. La Belle Fatima performs the coochee cooche dance at the Zoo rivaling Little Egypt.
Early Monday fires included W. L. Gault at 1235 Reisner Street with a defective flue causing small loss. Indianapolis Rubber Company at 501 S and S East Street had a 2:46 a.m. blaze with $2 loss. Dormity's Candy Factory at 132 S. Pennsylvania Street had a small loss. A gas stove explosion at a house at 122 EE Ohio Street caused no loss. Harry Cleverman at 520 N. Liberty Street reported $25 loss from an overheated stove. H. Bamberger at 613 N. Alabama Street, a residence, had a $100 loss from a defective flue. B. Barnett at 520 N. Liberty Street had a defective flue costing $25. Occupied by E. Cleverman. The fire department remained busy all day Sunday with these blazes.
John Anderson Fred Snyder Shelton Conroy and William Barnes confessed Sunday to several minor break ins. They targeted homes of Mrs Culp at 333 North Delaware Street Mayor Taggart Mrs Wei gand at 127 West Michigan Street and Mrs Huder at 1436 North Illinois Street. All beds clothing were stolen.
An 19th century ad touts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething children. It claims to soothe, soften gums, relieve pain, cure wind colic, and treat diarrhoea. Sold at twenty five cents per bottle.
Indiana Dental College at the corner of Delaware and Chiois offers patient service from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. for all kinds of dental work with fees to cover the cost only.
Mrs J T McCune hosts Sorosis at 215 BE Michigan St Tuesday. Miss Julia Walker chairs Hope circle Monday. Mrs Thomas Boylan entertains St Johns social club Tuesday. Miss Jessie Ackerman sails Dec 19 from San Francisco to China. she is a Philadelphia journalist visiting Mrs May Wright Sewall. Peoples Congregational Church fair runs Tuesday to Thursday. German House hosts musical skit by Ladies Hebrew benevolent society Monday night.
An estate dispute arises over C H Hoyt's will with cousins contesting. Rathbone, ex-Director-of-posts, plans a response to Bristow charges. Louisville gears to spend 190000 for the triennial knights templars conclave August 27 to 30. A Mexican death sentence follows Blas Aguirre's Texas raid and J Cajeda killing. A P W B freight wreck injures twenty near West Philadelphia. Mary Hillman sues for Connecticut Life policy proceeds in St Louis federal court. Steamer Hatton arrives in San Diego as Buena Vista Revolutionaries threaten landing amid a blockade. James Shields is wounded by his wife in Missoula after discovering infidelity. Samuel Alpin confesses his son killed Lew Campbell and buried him in rubbish after a potato quarrel.
Sermon notes from multiple pastors highlight calls to selfless faith and accountability. Rev Lawrence urges focus on Christ as the source of hope, while Rev Villers condemns profanity as blasphemous. Other ministers stress God's love and the burden of moral responsibility.
New York report states P S Sondheim aged four a law student and friend of John Jakob Aster shot himself on the street Saturday amid alleged insanity. Also A O Burnap a wealthy Brooklynite blew out his brains on the same day.
Joseph D. Stirk, 33, died after riding a bicycle up a 200 foot long incline at the Twenty second Regiment Armory and jumping into a water tank. His head struck the tank side, crushing him.
The article notes friction between brewers and agencies over unions. Agents say new engineer and fireman groups help only brewers. Brewers employ Germans while agencies favor Irish workers, fueling the dispute. A further meeting is planned for Monday afternoon.
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