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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1899
Page
4
Unclear OCR text shows a Sun newspaper notice referencing delivery, carriers, and a request to notify the office if not receiving The Sun regularly. It mentions addresses and a telephone number for contact.
A Sun editorial urges a thorough probe into city governance including city officials and the police. It argues elected leaders may shield improper acts and proposes a council investigation and grand jury review to expose corruption before spring.
A satirical portrait of a man who invades every branch of business and society and even journalism. The imagined Joe Fanning runs the city’s improvement works, provoking disbelief and mockery from critics.
A collage of quotes from Dr Harty state officials and local residents shows debate on smallpox diagnosis life insurance peddlers theater gossip and politics. Figures including Gen Carnahan Sergeant Weaver patrolman Rinker and Congressman Faris comment on public issues and daily life in Indianapolis.
A fragment from a local column recounts Dara-Kunnel Kehlsut Dana humorous sketches and a rival at Bascom's. A traveling writer, moved from Ripple River, arrives with household goods and five or six children, then leaves after a Friday issue. The piece mentions Liz Moore and Cholly in a fading scene at the doorway.
A street corner speaker recalls Gen Buller’s boasts of dining in Pretoria and questions whether his heart mind or stomach suffered the greater defeat. The text pairs aphorisms about preparedness for good and bad times.
Young man Charlie Hunter defends courting privilege after a terse remark from a father. The exchange centers on a daughter who has known the suitor only a few days and the unexpected offer to read a diary as a test of trust.
A man warming chairs exclaims belief in elevating the mind as he sits atop a desk. A new clerk laughs at the audacious pose, creating a moment of humor amid the office setting.
In a local exchange, Bill Summers defends long residence as he and others question town taxation, signaling friction between residents and the town board. The quoted confrontation highlights residents’ sentiment toward local governance and fiscal policy.
In a misty small town mood piece, Myrtilly runs away with Jim prompting a father's compromise tale. A fragment blends songs and dialogue about parental loss, longing, and a youth reading forbidden tales as Cholly spots his sweetheart in a crowded store.
A mix of social notes and small incidents from Indianapolis includes a potential Buffalo pactlk ing plant move to Tovianapolis, a house fire at 236 Abbott street, and a $50 property damage case at 1211 Orange street. Divorce filing, wills, church activities, club plans, and upcoming concerts, balls, and performances are listed with dates and locations.
A mother recounts curing her son’s chronic diarrhea with Chamberlain’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy after two 25 cent bottles. She hopes others similarly afflicted may benefit and notes the product is sold by druggists.
A compilation of satirical quotes from various papers critiquing national figures and events. Highlights include Aguinaldo in disguise affecting views on George Washington, a Chicago stabbing in a saloon fight, and remarks on Senator Beveridge’s Philippines committee role.
Churches schedule morning and evening worship. College avenue Baptist led by Rev W C Taylor at 10:6 and 7:30. Central Christian led by Rev A B Philpott at 10:45 and 7:45. Christ Episcopal led by Rev A J Graham at 10:80 and 4:30. Meridian Street M E led by Rev Wm A Quayle at 10:45 and 7:30. Roberts Park M E led by Rev C B Bacon at 11:00 and 7:30. First Presbyterian led by Rev M L Haines at 10:45 and 7:30. Secord Presbyterian led by Rev J A Milburn at 11:00 and 7:30. Mayer Chapel led by Rev Clifford McBride at 7:30. Tabernacle Presbyterian led by Rev J Cum ming Smith at 10:45 and 7:30. West Washington Street Chapel led by Rev John G Blake at 7:20.
Internal revenue beer stamps valued at 3800 dollars were stolen from Conrad Seipp Jr in Chicago. A burglar in St Louis locked a family in their dining room while stealing diamonds and valuables worth 5000 dollars. In Chicago a guest at the Metropolitan Hotel reported a theft of 950 dollars cash and 3200 dollars in diamonds by house electrician Mark Creeley, who confessed after immunity was promised. Scully, the guest, bought Creeley a ticket to Pittsburgh and arranged future employment for the thief through agents there. The High School Echo Christmas number highlights art by FP Winsing and Randall, with articles on the football team and Indiana's first capital.
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