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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1901
Page
4
A fragmentary notice explains that communications to the editor and business manager may be made by carriers, with a six cent weekly rate for subscriptions. Advertising rates and terms are available from the advertising department and are sent to anyone willing to act as a distributor in any town.
The Indianapolis hospital ward faces terrible conditions as erysipelas strikes the City Hospital. Twenty five patients suffer in cramped quarters while superintendents plead for space and better equipment, but officials delay for park land and luxuries. The piece calls for a new, spacious institution to replace piecemeal rebuilds.
The Strong law is praised as a public check yet blamed for hindering a Brightwood road. Supporters cite needed public works while critics warn it burdens residents and the fire department. The mayor and board plan a crackdown, sparking debate over rights and safety.
A local debate questions Burns bill forcing notices to run in political papers, calling it costly and unfair to taxpayers. Critics urge competitive bidding and temporary franchise fixes to ease congestion around interurban cars, urging reforms to keep dollars with taxpayers.
A city board of health re ports a contagious disease building concern at City hospital. The piece mocks political figures, praises Burford portraits for lawmakers, and criticizes closed legislative investigations as dishonest, noting saloon debates and various officials’ alleged misconduct.
The Sun questions the fate of Kokomo water works and mocks temperance efforts, noting the muffled result of the vice crusade from the board of safety. Despite a fire, the business offices remain at 123 and 125 East Ohio Street.
The 16 year old William Glynne Gladstone, heir to Hawarden, benefits from the late Lord Blantyre's will, receiving 3200,000 in trust for his eldest son and Berkeley Square mansion with furnishings. He faces a likely future income of at least 300,000 a year on reaching adulthood. The piece also notes Newburyport city clerk George H. Stevens’ 32 years in office, veteran senators, a Wales prince billiards anecdote, Wu Ting Fang’s St. Louis visits, pianist Sieveking at Vassar, and a Newport garden party tale about William Travers.
The piece describes a narrator admiring Little Annabelle by cooling water and imagining a drawing of her. He recalls her blushing reaction and the moment she turned away, inspiring him to sketch her with a pencil vivid and wild.
A reader quotes a local advertisement doubting a fish dealer’s claims and then highlights the firm’s promise of fresh lobsters, suggesting caution about advertising honesty while noting a business that aims to draw customers with the lure of fresh seafood.
A flirtatious scene unfolds as a clerk explains a ribald ruse to keep a woman’s wrapper in place. The pair share a resigned laugh, the woman rising to her full height and then sitting back on the clerk’s knee, ending with a playful thanks.
A narrator recalls meeting Mr O Reilly who flags trains at a street crossing. The baby plays with an artificial leg while Mrs O Reilly welcomes them. The brother notes the child has its father’s eyes and leg, explaining dialect differences after years apart.
A readable quote describes a man by his midparted hair and plain attire. The remark refrains from judging him by class, noting simple wardrobe and ordinary appearance rather than defining character. The text emphasizes appearance versus true nature in a brief dialogue snippet.
Edward Singer writes about dog behavior and the urge to keep moving, arguing that barking and snapping dogs should not halt progress or rail against sleep. The piece frames dogs as motivators on a fast track, suggesting resilience and persistence.
A digest of opinions from major papers mocks prohibition, notes Kansans acknowledging Mrs Nation’s impact, and comments on mental health inmate rates. It also ridicules Hill and Cleveland as a fractured duo for Democratic unity and jokes about the president’s recovery and dinner parties.
The Swirl of Society lists a range of gatherings including an afternoon musicale on Feb 14, a St Marys parish card party to aid the poor, a Twentieth Century club luncheon and card party at the Denison, and a luncheon hosted by Mrs Harry D Haring with a Grand matinee. It notes a missionary society gathering at 68 W Pratt St on Feb 6, and announces the marriage of Miss Rose Nessler to John Darmody at St Patrick's church with a breakfast at the bride's home on Huron St. The couple will reside at 708 S New Jersey St. The Knights of Columbus Local Council plans a Feb 18 reception at Brenneke's for new members, with a Sunday initiation bringing 800 out-of-town attendees and a post-ceremony banquet.
Lilla May Guthrie of Heathville Pa describes lingering grip symptoms leaving her weak and poor. After starting Hood's Sarsaparilla she regained appetite and strength, improving markedly within days and reaching full health.
The article lauds KE Sothern as best among recent Hamlet performers, noting his stage poise and facial control while detailing Virginia Harned as Ophelia. It covers his added scenes, a full ghost appearance, and debates on cutting the play, plus mentions Josephine Gassmann’s makeup mystery, orchestra concerts, and other city theater events.
City Life reports a barn fire at 1106 Veville avenue with loss of 125 dollars and unknown origin. Also notes Southern Indiana railway’s new roundhouse at Terre Haute, Lake Erie & Western repairs, Fort Wayne shop staffing, and Pennsylvanian track tank plans. Further items include memorial day address request to Gen Harrison, train schedules, and local civic notices plus obituaries and a university appointment.
Robbers took 100 dollars from the Sylvania Michigan bank. Four men tarred and feathered Andy Dardis of Petersburg Virginia. Jefferson Long a former congressman from Macon Georgia was buried on Tuesday. Thompson of Detroit allegedly embezzled 3000 dollars from an insurer and was arrested in New York. Missouri offers 500 dollars for tips leading to the murderers of F Li Richardson. A family in St Louis escaped a narrow calamity in a burglary report. Chicago Salvation Army to crusade against vice. Covington Kentucky textile plant burned with losses totaling 50000 dollars.
A press collection quotes editorial praise for Americanization in the Philippines and notes a petition to Congress. It contrasts views on imperialism, war sentiment, and a Cincinnati prize fight affecting Gov. Nash’s political prospects with calls for restraint and reform.
Prof Henry C Adams statistician for the Interstate Commerce Commission testified before the Industrial Commission on railway transportation questions. Much testimony covered Michigan corporate taxation versus individual taxation and related issues.
New York February 6 The Standard Oil Company of New Jersey declared a $20 a share dividend payable March 15 to stockholders. The payout totals about $20,000,000 and Standard Oil shares rose from 80 5 to 211 on the announcement.
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