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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1901
Page
5
The Sun lists subscription rates outside the city six months at 1.50 in advance, per month at 0.25, and per year at 3.00. Office contacts include 125 E Chestnut Street and phone numbers 626 for editorial and 380 for business. Readers are urged to notify the office if delivery fails.
The Sun urges subsidizing a Line to speed the people, favors the measure and attacks Speaker tman Whitcomb and allies for throttling speeches. It notes the editorial rooms in the Journal Building and cites the aim to save dollars, calling for nationwide support.
The writeup condemns proposed raises as secretive and excessive, noting debates about four leaders at 1400 dollars a year and urging lawmakers to focus on the future rather than current pay. It mocks the police department whitewashing and suggests cheaper workers from the local colored population.
A late opening Illinois bridge now public, while street car firms ran its use without clear authorization. Paving costs crossed between tracks and bridge, drawing criticism of the public works board. Lawmakers face contested bills amid warnings of corrupt influence and calls for cheaper, better public services.
An incident of cruelty to animals at the Claypool building excavation in Pennsylvania and Oblasts was witnessed on a Wednesday. Wagons bogged in soft gravel, two horses were forced to pull, and lashings and curses were used harshly. A team waited to assist with mired wheels but no help was offered to free them. another scene on E Chio Street showed two horses straining to move a small steel and cement structure from the Glaypool site.
The Thomas concert at English's Thursday night earns wide support for the great musician and Mr. John Stein who makes the event possible. The piece emphasizes music as a necessity and a major art, urging enthusiastic encouragement and development for the city.
The appointment of Edward Daniels to be master in chancery is gratifying. He's a man of parts, and his selection seems not to have been the result of political juggling. The office is in clean, able hands under an eye with a brain of numerous convolutions.
The ecouncil should discuss the water company earnings in its eight year contract at 45 dollars per hydrant. The subsidy aspect of the proposal stands out as the company reports gains. Printing and insurance costs could be cut with little impact on Indiana or legitimate interests.
The passage debates whether Miss Keely or the older spinsters will win and hints at potential action by Principal Hufford. It asks if he will be forced to deploy high school cadets to quell trouble, signaling unrest or a dispute at the school.
County commissioners report improved conditions at the poor farm after upgrades and new management. The Minturn family influence is questioned as to whether they can sway legislative action, with concerns about potential stampede tactics affecting the outcome.
Strange scene near Bronson Florida as two intoxicated cows fought over cane skimmings. One cow died from injuries after a half hour brawl while the other wandered wounded. Farmers report such fights occur when cattle drink skimmings and become quarrelsome.
Zoo keepers at Philadelphia Press describe a mouse that played with Big Ben the elephant, then vanished. The creature perched on its back and charmed visitors while the elephant rested. Despite food placed in the cage, the mouse could not be found in the afternoon, prompting speculation whether it wandered off or became an unintended snack.
Des Moines News comments on Crawfordsville as the home of Gen Lew Wallace and Maurice Thompson and the seat of Wabash college. It notes 21 citizens were sentenced for vote selling in Montgomery County with 12 to 20 year terms, while Indiana law provides no punishment for buyers who testified. The piece calls this a sign of statewide voter corruption in Indiana politics.
A string of editorials notes Gov. Nash backing an executive mansion proposal. Opinions vary on federal tariff favorability and political battles. Local papers praise leadership while others urge a dignified residence funded by the state at around fifty thousand dollars.
A collection of clipped newspaper lines discusses lingering grippe terminology in American journalism, calls for a permanent war tax linked to imperialism, a Kansas armor plate mirror industry opportunity for Andrew Carnegie, a fire at the Coates opera house during Hamlet, and the United States acquiring more Pacific islands with references to Sibutu and Cagay an de Jolo.
The piece Sis Hopkins, a creation of Riley and Melville, is revived with Edward E. Rose's adaptation. The gingham apron awkward character, long a Hoosier icon, gains a sharper sparkle in a Pinero-like revival praised by the Philadelphia Record.
New York February 7 Mrs Wilhelmina MacDowell was freed on Wednesday from her husband actor William M MacDowell former husband of Fannie Davenport He cannot remarry and Mrs MacDowell may marry againAuthorities barred her husband from remarriage.
Havana February 7 The Cuban constitution will be forwarded to Washington on February 14 or 16. The convention will decide eligibility to citizenship at the final session.
An historical ad copy touts Dr. Balls Cough Syrup as a supreme remedy for incipient consumption and coughs, claiming it loosens phlegm and hastens healing, presenting the preparation as without doubt the best cough medicine available.
The Theodore Thomas orchestra visits Indianapolis with Tschaikowsky, Tristan and Isolde, Euryanthe and Les Preludes. O G Seymour performs high jumps and table over lamp stunts at the Grand. The Park's dairy farm attraction impresses crowds with elaborate scenery. English's doors close at 8 15 Thursday night after the first number. A brown curled boy in a box draws attention. Parry Manufacturing employees and Zoo crowd fill venues. Captain Bonavita's lion act and Doc the baby elephant entertain. Red Man's day set for Feb 15.
The Indianapolis council No. 2 N. R. E. P. announces the Zouaves ball and reception will be held at the Masonic temple on Tuesday evening February 19. Executive and program committees list Capt. Frank Shellhouse Capt. C. R. Jones Lieut. C. E Schreer Maj. Mayne C. P. Parker and others with roles in decoration music press reception and floor directing duties assigned to several captains lieutenants and volunteers.
Gen and Mrs Harrison host a Feb dinner while Mrs Merle N Walker hosts a luncheon for Mrs Oliver. A W C A college tea welcomes contest attendees. Mrs Paul Florian hosts a musicale. Mrs J P Mullally entertains in Dollman flats for cousin Miss Nicholson of Crawfordsville. Zinn reception honors son and bride, Robert E Zinn and Flora R Short. H C Deventer hosts a card party with Mrs Greenen and Miss Grace Burks. William W Haughey of Indianapolis wed Irene Test. they’ll reside in Indianapolis. Minnie C Straub weds Frederick W Rallweg at 1315 S Meridian St. Alma Piel attends. Ada Shelley weds Robert R Ragan. ceremony at Rev J Cumming Smith home. sea-foam green gown. at home 2135 N Meridian St after April 1. They will reside in Wellington.
In Dalton Arkansas five WCTU members raided two so called blind tigers run by Adam West and William Young. They smashed every bottle of liquor and dumped the keys into the street. Arkansas enforce prohibitory laws.
New York February 7 Andrew Carnegie was seen on Wednesday and asked for a statement about reports of a general consolidation of steel interests. He refused positively to talk, avoiding any remark on the buyout rumors or industry realignments.
Governor Durbin signs Representative James bill legalizing commissioners bonds issued for improper publication. About 1 million dollars in bonds become saleable, easing financial embarrassment in several counties.
The Indianapolis committee reported favorably on a bill approving bicycle paths in city parks. The same session approved the surveyor Nelson's salary.
The senate health committee has favorably reported Dr Hurty's bill creating a state laboratory of hygiene. The measure aims to centralize public health testing and oversight under a dedicated state facility.
Read about modern Italian composers at Matinee musicale on Wednesday. Cecilia Garrett sustained permanent injuries from a streetcar accident at Pennsylvania and Sixteenth streets and seeks 2000 in damages. Other items note ten cent cigars at the Commercial club, a new Indianapolis post office bookkeeper, a Philharmonic concert for temperance, Butler college’s anniversary, a student banquet, and a fire accident involving Mrs. Hueckter narrowly escaping death.
Wire notes S P Pang starts Chinese Weekly Herald in New York. Mentions severe blizzard along the New England coast with no lives lost. Springfield area brakeman blown from a train. Thomas B Cook dies as third victim of Tuesday fire at the Exposition Hotel in Binghamton. Nicholas Michaels, Chicago saloonist, robbed of cash and jewelry. Wm McVay of New York and Miss Ann Louis Hathaway of Flint secretly wed in Chelsea.
Chas Bragg of Manual Training High declines West Point cadetship offered by Congressman Overstreet due to parental objections. John Hotz, also from Manual Training, is promised the appointment contingent on Fort Thomas Kentucky exam. Hotz was football captain, baseball manager, and athletic association president and had planned to attend Purdue.
Rosabel was granted a divorce from Edward Hendricks of Cumberland on Wednesday. She receives one third of his 8500 dollars in property, alimony, and custody of the two nearly grown children with visitation rights. The court ordered Hendricks to pay lawyer Spann 200 dollars for his services.
Wednesday forenoon proceedings show Francis P. Starky an Elwood salesman owing 7917 with 658 cash on hand while Jno M Stephenson of Harrodsburg lists liabilities 45958 and assets 28572 and Charles Ister of Elkhart has 105 to cover 586.
Marion County Medical Society read resolutions to Mayor Taggart on Wednesday urging him to bring before proper authorities the creation of a new detention hospital. The city currently has only one location for housing patients with contagious diseases.
Paterson New Jersey February 7 Miss Elizabeth Death sister of William A Death one of the men convicted in the Jenne Bosschieter murder was married Wednesday night. The event links the Death family to the ongoing case as details emerge from the local scene.
The superintendent of Zion in the railway company plans to employ four colored men as ushers at the station. They will assist passengers with heavy satchels and bundles to and from the train gates, facilitating passenger flow.
Madison legislators move to restrict freebies as the lower house passes the anti free passes amendment to the constitution by a margin of 54 to 33. The bill now awaits action in the senate and potential governor approval.
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