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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Feb 03, 1900

Page

4

Postoffice Rates and SUN Subscription Terms

Publication notice for THE SUN includes postoffice matter and second class status. Addresses in Indianapolis list subscription prices: per year 8 3.00, six months 1.50, monthly 0.50 in advance. business manager handles agent communications and publication requests. editors invite notice of difficulties obtaining THE SUN and offer rate forwarding to agents. Telephone contact and office address provided.

SUN Everthing Department Utside

Notice to recipients about updating contact with office

The message requests that recipients inform the office of any changes to carrier contact details. It asks to call the provided line or send information to ensure delivery and avoid missed notices.

Fire barriers and window obstructions hindered Stout's resale fire response

Barrett notes fire crews faced impediments from blocked windows in Stout's resale grocery fire. He advocates ordinances to keep storefronts clear, allowing 30 men to enter. Merchants are blamed for conditions threatening nearby property, with fire response hampered by obstructed exits and views.

Barrett Stout Washington St Neil Brosnan

Milburn backs Kissel site for art museum location

The Milburn and Kissel site debate centers on choosing the best location for the art museum. Milburn argues the Kissel site suits most criteria, presenting strong, unanswerable reasons.

Miners win wage rise amid push for higher prices

Report from Indianapolis details miners returning home with news of a 20 cent rise in pay after facing resistance from operators. The Sun commends the achievement while noting ongoing political turmoil, including a shooting incident at the state house and criticism of Republican leaders. The piece also touches on transportation and industry issues affecting workers citywide.

Pindianspolis

Fragmentary Entry Reflecting Plymouth Nighttime Discourse

A fragmentary OCR reads like a nighttime Plymouth inquiry, noting unsettled questions and a drifting plan to go over the event. The words are incomplete but imply a pause in discussion and an evening contemplation.

Untitled fragment on asylum and state plans

Fragmentary note describes a magnificent insane asylum and mentions the state in relation to its future.

Diverse quotes reflect public sentiment in Indianapolis and Kentucky

A collection of remarks from Harry Royce Ed Faulkner Supt Essman J T V Hill Charles Brown Dr Barton Griffith Frank Mattler and many others addresses violence race politics health and museum funding. Speakers discuss nihilism in Kentucky, newspapers, Boer English tensions, representation for Black citizens, smallpox cases, taxes on bonds and the outlook for local institutions.

Harry Royce Kentucky Ed Faulkner SUN Essman J. T. V. Hill Chas. Brown Indianapolis Barton Griffith Frank Mattler Bray Robert D’olier Lighthouse Mission

Songs and Sketches of a Singer A Sad Tale

A fragmented verse page presents a satirical collage of lines about marriage bets, heiress luck, a practical suitor, and social pretensions. It blends a dialogue on love and money with mock commentary on gender roles and domestic life reflecting a humorous period voice.

Poverty and Fame in a Tennessee View

A meditation on wealth as a blessing and the merit of poverty, contrasting two paths to influence. The piece laments Goebel’s vilification in Kentucky politics, noting battles between open street duels and ambush, with regional press commentary from Knoxville Sentinel and Chattanooga News.

Grant H. Clay, Dentist Promotes Teet h Sets

Dentist Grant H. Clay offers sets of teeth at five dollars per set. He has fourteen years of experience and is located at 108 N Illinois Street.

Grant H. Clay Illinois-st

Best Meal in City for 15c at Plaza Restaurant

New management at Plaza restaurant 40 Monument Place announces 15 cent meals as best in city. Louisville Division of Pennsylvania Lines lists Sunday Feb 4 schedule with train No 2 leaving Indianapolis at 8 95 am and arriving Louisville 12 pm Madison 11 25 am. Neckbandz offered free with shirts by Progress Laundry Tel 1121. The Kitz sample room cafe restaurant 127 East Court Street advertises business lunch in Chinese style from 11 am to 2 pm.

Albert E. Metzger Fairbank- Kissel Commercial Club Herron Fum Harley Craft H. M. Holmes F. R. Wappenham Weather Bureau Pavlic Frank McCray Supreme Court W. C. Phipps Herron Art Museum Indianapolis Spencer Robert Scott Fred Burton Kentucky Max Edwards Plaza Monument Place Louisville Pennsylvania Lines Louisvvile Madison Kitz E. Court-st M &Bts

Fall Mealteri0e Business Lunch Feature Note

Daily lunch service begins at 1 p.m. with a ladies' lunch option and dedicated servers available to assist guests with menus and seating.

Knife versus pistol ethics shape a Kentucky tale of Chinn

In Frankfort the Goebel assassination elevates Jack Chinn to martyrdom in some eyes. Chinn defends the knife as the true emblem of courage, recounting how he taught Col. Goodloe to use a knife and how his own blade won fights at close range. He claims the gun is cowardly and that a true gentleman fights with steel when danger comes.

Frankfort William Goebel Jack Chinn Chinn Kentucky East James J. Jeffries New York George More Twenty-sixth St Broadway Morgan Leonatus Goodloe Swope Lexington St. James’ Hotel Twenty-sixth-st New York City Harrodsburg Good Joe Col. Goodloe Bowie Col. Goodlee Goebel Megargee Philadelphia Times

Quotable snippets mix of editorials and quips from papers

A collage of old editorials jokes and political quips notes about war and public figures. It mentions England Transvaal colon Bryan and a Kentucky citizen in Ladysmith context with multiple city papers cited.

Anderson Herald England Transvaal Ebritona Miami County Sentinel Col Bryan Kokoma_ Tribune Greensburg Review Hritigh Kentucky Ladysmith Martinsville Roberts Princeton Clarion-Leader

The Crime and the Joker in Frankfort Shooting

The account notes Col Jack Chinn’s distress as shooting unfolded in Frankfort with him unable to intervene due to the situation. It also mentions Mr Whittaker of Kentucky facing arrest with only five guns and questions about unsafe conditions. Kentucky Republicans are labeled a lawless set driven by office greed.

Col. Jack China Frankfort Topeka State Journal Whittaker Kentucky St.Paul Jack. Chinn

Anti gossip society forms among Springfield women

The Springfield Missouri women organize an anti gossip society to speak no evil of any woman forever, sparking remarks about dull tea parties and club fatigue. A separate note mentions the Audubon society selecting Gen John Coburn Rev J T McAlvoy and Sylvester Johnson to plan tree preservation outreach.

Springfield St. Paul Fadt New York Tribune New York Evening Sun The Audubon Society John Coburn J. T. Mcalvoy Sylvester Johnson

War dispatches from South Africa report varied frontline acts

Letters from Corporal Reid of the Queen's West Surrey describe camp life near Ladysmith with scorpians and a broken railway bridge. A Seaforth Highlanders corporal recounts Magersfontein with 53 dead and worn burnt legs. Private Fitzmaurice of the Grenadiers earns praise for saving Col Crabbe at Belmont, amid bombardment and crossfire. A Black Watchman recalls a near miracle at Magersfontein with bayonets fixed and heavy fire.

Reid Queen’s West Surrey Regiment Frerecamp London Morning Leader Ladysmith Seaforth Highlanders Magersfontein Highland Brigade Hyde Park Pibrochs South Africa Fitzmaurice Grenadier Guards Belmont Windsor

Swirl of Society Hints at Social Gatherings in February

Mrs Robert Springstezn plans a Feb 15 reception. Shelbyville visitor Mrs William Tavis will call on Mrs S A Clark at 520 N New Jersey St next week. Families including Noble Garstane and Garstane spouses host a Feb 14 card party after a female social afternoon. Roberts Park church celebrates tenth anniversary Feb 19 in church parlors. Mrs Charles Noble attended a card party hosted by Mrs J H Murphy and Mrs Florence Coffin Friday afternoon. Ida Foudray hosts Friday club with Mrs S A Clark and Mrs William C Perry assisting rosters for a large reception on N Alabama St.

William Tavis Shelbyville S. A. Clark New Jersey St Mas Noble N. Delaware St William Garstane Reginald Garstane Wilfred Garstane Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of Roberts Park Church Charles Noble Maj. Noble J. H. Murphy Florence Coffin Ida Foudray William C. Perry N. Alabamast

Fire Damages Barns in Local Neighborhood

Fire partially damaged Joe Al. son’s barn at 337 W Thirteenth St at 3 PM Friday. Cause unknown but suspected arson in a neighborhood plagued by mysterious blazes. Minutes later Chas Skeets’ livery barn at 919 N Illinois St was scorched with unknown cause. Parish services held at Firstborn Church, 101 Axe, on Sunday.

Joe al Thirteenth St Chas. Skeets N. Silinois St

Quotations on Royal Speech and Legal Notices Across Papers

A collection notes public reactions to the queen speech in parliament and observes British affairs. It also cites remarks on divorce and bankruptcy trends, Utah political moves, and a Utah congressional vacancy election with a quip about a wife in Washington.

Windsor St. Paul Dispatch Bankruptcy Court New York Sun Utah National House Washington Cleveland Plain Dealer

Figure of Civil War Infantryman Completed for Soldiers' Monument

The first of four figures for the soldiers' monument, carved by Artist Rudolph Schwartz, is finished and will be placed at the monument base within a month. The 14 foot high volunteer infantryman carries a rolled blanket knapsack canteen rifle cap and ammunition boxes and weighs 24000 pounds while stepping with the right foot. Schwartz works on the cavalry artillery and navy figures.

Rudolph Schwartz Schwartz Cavalry Artillery Navy

Sunday Church Services Schedule by Various Fellowships

Sunday church services listed include First Baptist with Rev H C Mable at 10 45 and Rev T J Villers at 7 30. Central Era Rev 4A B Philputt 10 45 and 7. Christopel Rev A J Graham 10 30 and 4 30. Meridian Street M E Rev W A Quayle 10 45 and 7 30. Robusta Park M E Rev Co E Bacon 11 and 7 30. First Presbyterian Rev M L Haines 10 45 and 7 30. Tabernacle Presbyterian Rev J Cum ming Sreith 10 45 and 7 45. Washington Street Chapel Elder Scott. Second Presbyterian Rev J A Milburn 11 and 7 30. Mayer Chapel Rev Clifford McBride 7 30.

First ‘Baptist H. C. Mable T. J. Villers Central Sera B. Philputt Christopel A. J. Graham Meridian First Presbyterian M. L. Haines Tabernacle Presbyterian J. Cumming Sreith Washington-st. Chapel Elder Scott Second Presbyterian J. A. Milburn Mayer Chapel Clifford McBride

Dr Bull's Cough Syrup Proposed to Curb Attendance Disruption

A historical advertisement claims Dr Bull's Cough Syrup cures coughs and colds and urges readers to use the remedy immediately to avoid disturbances at church or public meetings caused by coughing.

Patent teething syrup advert for children

An 19th century style patent medicine notice promotes Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup for teething children. It claims the syrup soothes, softens gums, relieves pain, cures wind colic and diarrhoea, priced at twenty five cents per bottle.

Ponder's Photo Studio and Art Store Ad

See the beautiful photographs made by Stanfor L. Wilhite before going elsewhere.

Ponder’s Stanfor L. Wilhite

New Vestibuled Train Opens St Louis to Texas Route

A new fast vestibuled train on the Iron Mountain route departs St. Louis daily at 2 21 p m, cutting travel time four to six hours from Ohio Indiana and Illinois to Texas and southwest points. Reclin ing chair cars free seats and Pullman buffet sleeping cars operate through with no change. For details contact G U A A Deane Jr T P A Iron Mountain route 231 McCreast Indianapolis.

Texas Southwest St. Louis Ohio Indiana Illinois

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Postoffice Ohto St Ind the Art Museum Milburn Amtuseum Kissel Art Association State House E-‘Nerve E -Face If Are William Wright New Haven Union Plymouth P. S&s George Marott Victor Bruckar John Reilly John E.cleland Indianapols Williams Lawson Ernest’ R. Keith H. O. Smith Maj. W. J. Richards Wiliam R. Burkhardt J. M. Morton Biteljorg Basebell Lfe Chamberlain Tennessee Orerse South Knoxville Sentinel Commonwealth Mr. Goebel Democratic Party Taylor Republican Party Democratic Bulles Mountaineers Spirit OF the State Press the Crime the Joker Hood Mammoth “Mill Sale Pettis Dry Goods Robert Springstezn Sire Unday Detroit Free Press Piana Indiana “Trust CO
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