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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1900
Page
4
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The Sun reports on seeks to shift burden of hydrant costs and shorter contract terms as Indianapolis negotiates with the water company. Officials consider lowering hydrant rental, reducing private rates, and challenging the eight year deal while noting broader implications for the water plant and future franchises.
A fragment covers opinions on Bryan and populism, critique of Democratic leadership, printing bid irregularities, potential reforms, and calls for a county level commission to oversee public contracts. It notes juggled bids, high prices on common supplies, and proposes prohibiting repeat bidding by unscrupulous printers.
Indianapolis ministers spoke on the dawn of the new century. C E Bacon urged placing mankind at the center of all creation and purpose. A B Philpott said faith and missions have grown. Marion Crossley suggested the century reflects future aims under God's guiding work. C C Rowlison noted changing views of God and the universe.
A roundup of scattered 1900 events includes Bryan’s Texas hunt, Chicago saloons closing at midnight, Winona Minnesota reporting 500 smallpox cases, and the AFL planning unions in Porto Rico. Also noted are a New York children’s exposition opening Feb 1 and embezzlement charges against J Brenner of St. Louis.
Mrs. Jennie Kilpatrick of Peoria died after taking powders intended to relieve a severe headache. She was to marry W. H. Bates Jr. of Pekin next Friday.
A streetcar company says service will run on all lines starting at 1 am Tuesday to accommodate riders welcoming the new century. The move aims to help travelers and workers reach their destinations during the transition period.
The Union Station arrival at 6 30 morning brought Lockhart s famous performing elephants the largest passenger train record to date The four elephants Wilhelmina Trilby Hattie and baby Tommy entered as the three graces and parade to the Grand The Scribner show and other acts headline a week of entertainments at Indianapolis venues with birds beasts balloons and a parachute monkey among the highlights.
A collage of light anecdotes and political quips from varied sources. A London parish elder’s tale ends with a humorous death report, a western tenderfoot learns table manners, Ike Hill laments Ohio losses, and a Pennsylvania joke about a janitor leads to a grim twist.
A compilation of editorials and opinions from Indiana papers discusses resolutions to quit old vices, the ethics of child custody, and the idea of repudiating pledges to Cubans. It notes Beveridge urging U S gains in Cuba and criticizes Indiana's representation in Congress.
Miss Lillian Krauss and William B. Allen announce their engagement while weddings loom for Miss Lillian Brandt and Charles A. Meyer in February. Laura Martin hosts dinner at 1412 Broadway. Naomi auxiliary to be entertained by Mrs. Frances M. Colip at Elm Street residence Thursday. Louise Rassmann to wed Albert W. Updegraff Monday night at the bride’s mother’s home, Arsenal Avenue. Updegraff runs the Denison House News Stand. First Baptist Church ladies plan a quarterly meeting Friday afternoon at Mrs. Victor Backus’s home. Advertisement promotes Cascarets Candy Cathartic with low price and health claims.
A roundup of notes from Indianapolis society and politics includes 149 farmers institutes in the state, pension changes for lines west of Pittsburgh, and watch services Monday at Central Ave M E and First Baptist. Also mentions Thomas Jefferson as Rip Van Winkle in Bates, the Columbia club banquet, and Mrs Cornelia Cole Fairbanks potentially leading the Daughters of the Revolution. Local incidents include Amelia Meyer now out of an asylum furlough and Myrtle Allen suing Western Union for delayed telegrams. Police reports note James Porter robbed on Missouri and Chesapeake streets and a Cincinnati pastor change at Christchurch. Teas, lights, and entertainments mark Christmas in Tomlinson Hall and various clubs hosting watch events as the century turns.
A new through train starts January 14 and runs each Monday and Thursday, via Cincinnati and Chatanooga to St Augustine, leaving Indianapolis 6 0 p m and arriving next day 8 20 p m. The consist includes baggage car sleeping cars and dining car. Tourist tickets to Florida are on sale at reduced rates with return by June 1 1901. For details contact agents in Indianapolis or Cincinnati.
The piece references a singer’s works and a framed window as a subjective masterpiece. It includes snippets of dialogue and travel observations, such as a visit to a White Horse tavern and casual banter about a stomach issue and bread. The tone hints at memory and reflection with humor.
A collage of rustic humor and clipped anecdotes from Hoosier and other states, including odd q uestions about packages and coffee, a wary CO s by small town folks, and regional bits. It also quotes news clippings analyzing The Cudahy Case and kidnapping debates with editorial tones.
Sunday column quotes Rev J A Milburn urging kindness to saloon keepers and warning against biting expressions. Rev Robert Sellers from Terre Haute emphasizes a single incident can alter life plans and the need for clear visions for personal growth.
The Colorado Springs lodge of elks will not buy or wear elk teeth to aid in stopping ruthless elk slaughter. An appeal is sent to all elks lodges urging similar action nationwide.
The Detroit Free Press criticizes speculative schemes while Miss Gould and Carnegie are urged to fund relief stores for the poor in New York. The Brooklyn Eagle notes England’s calm stance with naval reach. The Omaha Bee observesRoumania rejecting a Russian loan to protect independence. Mexico ships silver dollars to Japan amid currency scarcity and vast inequality.
Detectives Gerber Wallace and Holts arrested Remus Couger Sunday morning at his sister Mrs Jennie Russell 621 West St Clairst home after a two year escape from Jeffersonville where he served four years for burglary. Hyland captured him earlier by climbing a transom and chasing him twenty minutes. Couger’s sister’s house was three doors from Capt Kinney, aiding the arrest.
Maud Rumfelt a 17 year old former Chicago actress now nurse on New Jersey Street attempted suicide Sunday by taking 15 cents worth of morphine. Dr Wright of City Dispensary resuscitated her after several hours at 436 East Vermont Street. She refused to explain her action.
The biennial report of Attorney-general Taylor notes the office is hampered by lack of power to hire local counsel. With two assistants and heavy caseloads, it cannot give cases of broad public interest the attention they deserve.
Rev. J. P. E. Kumler, 70, resigns from East Liberty Presbyterian Church in Pittsburg. He previously served as pastor to ex President Harrison in Indianapolis before Harrison's election to the presidency.
Trenton New Jersey reports Sadie Beh age 13 died Friday from lung trouble. Authorities say she and companions were addicted to cigarette smoking and her lungs were affected by it.
Yang Yu the Chinese minister to Sussex says immediate relief is needed to stave off starvation and a likely famine in Pechili province.
Englewood Christian Church has called Rev. S. W. Brown from First Christian Church in Edinburg and he will preach his first sermon next Sunday.
The article notes scrofula can be dormant in childhood and slowly affect digestion and catarrh before skin eruptions or glandular swelling appear. It endorses Heed with a claim as the best medicine for all humors.
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