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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1900
Page
4
Public notice about subscription rates for outside city deliveries and a reminder to readers to inform the office if Sun is not received regularly. Includes contact options and office address for THE SUN at 886 12th Street Ohio St Indianapolis and a request to notify by phone 380 or mail.
The piece argues for expanding funding for Blatchley’s geologic reports as an indispensable Indiana resource, while criticizing objections to his expansive volumes. It also questions the political influence in Indiana politics and references wartime songs and Kentucky access, mentioning Hanna and Artman.
Sam and Pete recount a disaster involving Languid Lar as he watches a gentleman dine. One character imagines the meal so vividly his mouth waters and the saliva runs down his neck in a grotesque moment.
The Sun warns the Indianapolis Board of Public Works to avoid letting interurban franchises threaten the city company. It argues all contracts should be public and bans hidden agreements that could raise fares or grant control.
An editorial warns that three Board of Works members and the city attorney threaten a water franchise by pressuring a perpetual agreement. It questions who drafted the supplemental contract, urges the city to consider building its own plant, and attacks current administration’s business ventures tied to Standard Oil.
Mr. Sahm voices optimism while city officials debate a nearly perpetual water contract. The board of works praises moves that tie Indianapolis in knots, opposing trolley freight cars on principal streets and urging alternative routes. The ship subsidy bill favors Standard Oil carrying its own wares, potentially profiting beyond Rockl and Hanna's schemes.
Mrs. P. H. Fitzgerald and daughters and Mrs. Frank Witsgerald traveled to Washington. The Mannercher ladies held a 200 party Monday night. A large German House audience saw a minstrel show by Jewish ladies’ benevolent society led by Bert Feiblemoon, followed by a dance. Gen. and Mrs. Harrison visited Washington as guests of Mr. and Mrs. John W. Foster. Senator and Mrs. Fairbanks hosted a dinner in their honor. Justice Hartsn gave a stag dinner for Gen. Harrison.
A collection of anecdotes features ex Senator Camden and Elkins shoe swap tale from Washington, a Chicago department store misadventure with a country woman and hot air register, Spurgeon anecdotes on familiarity, a Bloemfontein Scottish soldier craving whisky, and other light vignettes reflecting Victorian era humor.
Miss Bertha White of Northwestern university declines to portray Lilian Lesrande in the junior class theatre of the college due to reluctance to kiss Walter Smith described as a man with red hair. Volunteer Miss Lilian Goodrich accepts the role. The scene features a romantic kiss at center stage.
Kisva Feinstein aged two in New York died after coughing fits caused her to fall from a chair about 30 inches high. Her neck was broken when she struck the floor. parents reside at 48 Suffolk Street and had been battling a bout of whooping cough.
Co A D ig builds 190 flat cars with 70 008 pounds capacity for machinery transport. The Chicago Northwestern to place a travelling passenger agent in Indianapolis January 4. Vandalia fast mail runs Indianapolis to Terre Haute 78 miles in 80 minutes. William M Greene named vice president and general manager of BE B O Southwestern, signaling consolidation with B E O. Stockholders of P D E say lawsuit to restore the road continues despite manipulation that dropped 840.00 of its stock from the New York exchange.
The group elected President Mrs Grace, Vice President Dr Marie Haslop, Secretary Mrs Ethel Mc Mullen, Corresponding Secretary Mrs Alice W Pierce, Treasurer Mrs Philip Rappaport, Auditor Dr Susan E Col ler. They will not cooperate with the W C T U on a suffrage amendment bill, opting to present a separate proposal.
A montage of opinions notes clipping bureau yields, church leadership failure, Senate courtesy and Roosevelt, Yates at Springfield receiving 7000 letters, Republican hunger, and a steamship subsidy bill viewed as a $270 million transfer to wealthy ocean carriers.
S. R. Artman denies claims he will withdraw at the last minute and cede support to Bonham for the speaker position in the Indiana house.
A settlement at the Central labor union meeting unites brewery drivers stablemen bottlers firemen and engineers under the Brewers association. All brewery departments will be organized under the United Brewery Workers' union with shorter hours and higher pay. City route drivers receive 17.40 per week and 10 for stubblemen and helpers. Engineers gain from 12 to 15 weekly. John Kach's resolution urging Indiana Congressmen to back beer tax reduction was tabled with vigor.
The funeral for Mason J. Osgood will be at 2 p m Wednesday from his residence 1447 N Meridian St. Burial is private. Directors of Marion Trust Co met Tuesday afternoon with the chair vacant for the first time since he became a director. A statement of his worth by President Joseph T Elliott was spread on the records.
Ladies of the First Baptist Church sell Christmas goods at their flower and Christmas fair. Temonade is served from the old oaken bucket. Many handsome booths decorate the event.
Officers of the battleship Kentucky are entertained by Americans in Constantinople as reports indicate the Paris Exposition deficit is larger than anticipated.
The Grand presents Confusion and The Girl with the Auburn Hair as a double bill with vaudeville to follow. Indianapolis theatergoers see Melbourne McDowell in Theodora and Otis Skinner in Prince Otto, plus The Sorrows of Satan at Park Theater and a burlesque at Empire as Zoo crowds enjoy acts and light effects.
Indianapolis resident Frank G. Smith testifies to persistent kidney and bladder pain relieved by Doan’s Widney Pills. He bought them at Henry J. Huder’s drug store, noting improved back strength and regulated secretions. Price 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co. of Buffalo sole U S agents. Remember the name Doan’s.
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