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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1900
Page
4
Announcement detailing postal classification, contact addresses, and how to reach the editor and business manager. Includes delivery terms, advertising inquiries, agent terms for towns, and subscription rates outside the city. Also lists Sun telephones for editorial rooms and the business office.
If you fail to receive The Sun regularly from your carrier, please inform this office at once. Call 880 with new or old numbers or send a postal to The Sun.
A political column lauds Gen. Harrison for a strong Ann Arbor speech, praising its constitutional focus and patriotism. It criticizes unnamed politicians, questions county printing bid reductions, and notes public discord over Democratic party reorganization and local officials amid a looming water subsidy issue.
A caustic column mocks the water contract, the county board, and prominent figures. It ridicules Commissioner Greer and private business claims, questions Senator Fairbanks, and lampoons Li Hung Chang and McKinley. The piece treats negotiations with England and a Santa Claus quip about Indianapolis.
A London correspondent recounts Lord Avebury Sir John Lubbock's Paris visit where the Comedie Francaise administrator Jules Clarette praises English wit. Field marshal Sir Frederick Haines turns eighty one and recalls wartime service. John F Weston earns praise as “the man of his work” in the army for keeping his word.
In a Philadelphia Browning Society election an amused moment occurred as a ballot for Mrs. Florence Derle Coates showed a crossed-out objection. She laughed off the slip after realizing the objector was her husband Mr. Coates, presiding over the 1100-member group.
The article notes Indiana threatened by a race war, cites partisan calls to punish vote buyers and buyers of votes, and urges the legislature to enact stricter penalties for both buyers and sellers to protect the ballot. It references multiple newspapers and editorials highlighting social unrest and electoral reform.
A cotillion will be held at the Propylaeum on Thursday night. Mrs. Arthur B. Grover hosts for Mrs. M Steele Bright of Superior Wisconsin Friday. Mrs. Chariton B McCulloch and Miss Tiedale of Chicago attend a luncheon by Mrs William Dugdale on Monday.
A compilation of brief quotations from U S newspapers reflects mixed views on unity with ex presidents, imperial policy, race and language in Britain, immigration, and congressional holiday adjournments. The snippets illustrate era concerns over foreign policy, race, and press opinion.
Episcopal churches held two Christmas services at 6 30 and 10 oclock with Bishop Francis preaching at Grace cathedral on The word was made flesh and dwelt among us. Catholic churches offered Masses at 5, 7 30 and 16 28 a m with vesper services at 4 p m. Pontifical high mass at St Johns church was celebrated by Bishop Chatard assisted by Rev S J Donohue and James Delaney with Father McCord and Zirkelbach as deacon and sub deacon.
A college for this class of girls is described in a satirical voice as a scene of flirtation and social satire. The dialogue includes Mrs. Middleough critiquing lobbying in Congress and a humorous misunderstanding about a father’s remark. The piece blends social commentary with playful verse and cartoonish character names.
A reflective dialogue imagines gems hidden on shelves, greased and forgotten. Ethel questions why they are called highnesses, while Physis replies they come high in value or prestige, a terse meditation on wealth and perception.
A customer asks if the clerk is connected with the firm. The reply clarifies the man is connected at one end of the line but connected with the brewery at the other. Jillson is said to have quit his job, with speculation about the reason.
The scene shows streams of people rushing through a bustling town street. Jostling and loud, the crowd buzzes about money making and personal plans as a black plume and hearse pass, halting movement briefly.
Christmas at the German house featured a 175 child exhibition drill led by Mr Fisch er, two tableaux, an Edison phonograph concert, and carols. The auditorium overflowed with parents as the Indianapolis mannerchor gave a seasonal program including songs, a scarf dance, and Grecian costume led by Mrs Herman Adams.
Howard Gould and his company appear in Rupert of Mentzau a sequel to The Prisoner of Zenda at English’s on Wednesday and Thursday nights and Friday and Saturday nights with a Saturday matinee Also The Burgomaster billed as A jelly jingle is the week’s attraction Christmas vaudeville at the Grand features daily matinees The Empire still presents The Utopians all week at the Park Man's Enemy at the Park is followed Thursday night by Caught in the Web The Zoo reports holiday crowds and a Christmas tree display for the monkeys Esau the chimpanzee enjoys the season while Maud Adams sends a bound book of L Aiglon to drama writers and critics and the monkeys at the Zoo receive gifts and sweets for Christmas.
Rev. A. J. Graham will depart for Rochester New York Thursday to take a pastorate there. He preached his farewell sermon at Christchurch Tuesday morning.
Police logged four calls in the early hours to downtown offices amid rising gas pressure that could have sparked fires. Hayden Reed serves 50 days for beating his wife after she sought refuge at a neighbor’s home. L B E W reports 1900 gross receipts at 4,243,954 with net earnings of 1,379,386. Rumor links Casatt to possible PA Railroad leadership.
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