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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1901
Page
4
The Sun announces its mailing and office locations at 122 and 125 East Ohio Street with temporary editorial rooms on the Journal Building third floor. It lists business office contact details, phone numbers, and carrier delivery rates plus a request to report missed deliveries.
President Gilbert comments on a revenue measure moving in the house rather than the senate. The piece criticizes the senate for lavish receptions and corporate favoritism, labeling it a threat to public funds. Thompson's tax assessor bill is cited as conservative reform for the people. The tone expresses Republican fear and distrust of legislative action.
The bill by Barlow of Hendricks targets illegal liquor sales and gambling at rural picnics. The Sun expects support in old settlers gatherings, citing violence tied to these events. The piece also critiques contemporary papers and public figures in a broad editorial tone.
The Sun criticizes Indiana for blocking a $50,000 appropriation for the Buffalo exposition. It argues Indiana cannot snub the international fair and urges the House to reconsider, noting the event would benefit Indiana’s manufacturing base and future trade with South American countries. The piece urges less stinginess and warns against repeating the Chicago world’s fair snub.
A remark on political maneuvering suggests that many politicians would trade votes for beer and influence. The speaker mocks a neighbor’s idealism and hints at seasoned political pragmatism in Indianapolis.
The piece notes President Parsons’s shift from claiming the normal school is overcrowded and needing more money to a 1901 remark declaring ample space, prompting questions about consistency. It also mentions Mr. Thompson’s election to the legislature to push a bank taxation bill, a claim the writer previously denied.
A note by J B Kealing says the river eddy near St Paul in the Mississippi has no relation to the Eddy who lived on South Street. He doubts the river’s name comes from a man named Eddy who drowned there.
The piece compares a assessor inspecting a $1-a-day worker's home to a bank, arguing tax fairness unevenness. It critiques the Thompson bill as unfair and likens the school fight to a sold brick game and lightning-rod gimmicks, predicting a heavy conflict in Indiana.
A discussion notes two agents' commissions of 12000 to 14000 dollars for selling a Gamewell fire alarm system. The aim is to trim eight or ten thousand dollars from the bid to reduce costs for the city.
The Gamewell company will do to watch. its record is not unanimously in its favor.
A collage of quotes from clergy, editors, judges, and civic figures covers church virtue political reform local economics and public services. Opinions touch on Open Michigan street plans, family life, health boards, and the value of public figures.
A collection of quotes from citizens and officials on drinking, honesty, education, media, and social manners. Notable remarks touch on alcohol’s moral danger, trust in strangers, journalism improvements, university leadership, Salvation Army comparisons, and critiques of public conduct and business success stemming from different upbringings.
A humorous verse about longing for wealth and material success. The speaker contrasts folk with fortunes and wonders where Fortune hides her gifts while wishing for a house car mine and half a million.
Advertisement asserts catarrh is cured only by internal remedies and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure from F. J. Cheney & Co. It describes the product as a blood purifier and mucous surface tonic. The copy touts physician approval and lists Toledo Ohio as the company location with a 75 cent price.
The Maine issues quote mentions the Muncie normal project promoters failing to suggest moving the institution to Indianapolis. The item cites reactions from several papers including the Times and Tribune reflecting editorial stances on political and social topics.
The Sun plans a new three story fire proof building on the site of its old bullring on Ohio 5s1. The Sun has expanded its sales and aims to be an Indianapolis fixture with a sprightly one cent daily The Independent notes.
Mrs John B Jeup 71 mother of city engineer died at her home 311 Wolcott Street. Funeral and memorial details were not provided in the notice.
A historical note lists items for sale including children’s black fine ribbed cotton hose with double knees and soles, two pairs of hosiery, Columbian torchen laces, Ivory soap bars, large galvanized water pails, and various small goods priced around ten cents to twenty-five cents. The excerpt reflects consumer goods and pricing from a local sale.
A woman asks a clerk about a specific item in a new department store. The clerk notes red is available but blues are out, suggesting a rival across the street may stock blues after their recent opening.
The conductor boasts the train travels a mile a minute while a long haired man mocks with a punchline about his poem where the printer made a mile a mule. The dialogue showcases rival claims and a humorous exchange on speed and verse.
In a tense scene a girl praises a child named Eva while a pale young man agrees and a bald man nearby interjects with a cold remark about Eva’s “dying” hair. The exchange blends affection with unsettling cruelty as the group behaves with disturbing indifference.
A new reporter protests wording of Talkleigh speech coverage. The city editor admits the line was altered to a more dramatic lead, aiming for a sharper headline.
The Swirl of Society reports Mrs. Major Talver hosts at cards on Feb 22 while Gov Durbin and Mrs. Durbin visit Anderson Sunday. Luncheon for Mrs. George Wheelock, informal dance for Mrs. Samuel Weller, theater party for house party members, and a Friday dinner. The Mannerchor masquerade drew sharp costumes and lively dancing with varied personas.
A collage of editorial quips from major papers mocks subsidies and politics. Opinions target ship subsidies, diplomacy, alimony bills, trusts, and reactions to taxation while noting figures like M Gambon and Pierpont Morgan in a bustling press snapshot.
Hillsboro Illinois February 26 judge Jesse J Phillips a member of the supreme court of Illinois died after several months illness He was born May 22 1837 and served in the Civil War winning the brevet rank of brigadier general in 1861 and earning distinction in numerous engagements
Medina Ohio reports a baby boy born to Mr and Mrs Ira Johnson of Hinckley weighing under two pounds. The infant is so small a finger ring can slide over its hands to the shoulder as parents note the unusual size contrast with the father about 325 pounds.
A listing of church services with denominations and ministers. First Baptist Rev T J Villers holds 11 40 and 7 30 services, Central Christian Rev A B Philputt 10 45 and 7 30, Third Christian Rev C C Rowlison 10 30 and 7 30, Plymouth Congregational Rev H 2 Reserve 10 45 and 7 46, Christ Episcopal Rev J D Stanley 10 30 and 7 50, Central Ave M E Rev C C Lasby 10 45 and 7 30, Meridian St M E Rev W A Quayle, Roberts Park M E Dr EB Bacon 11 and 7 30, First Presbyterian Rev M Lt Haines YD and 7 45, Second Presbyterian Rev J A Milburn Ya m.
In Paris on the weekend a religious wedding joined M. Paul Deschannel, president of the Chamber of Deputies, and Mlle. Germaine Brice, daughter of Deputy Brice. The civil ceremony followed midweek and about 10 000 people attended the Saturday event.
Deputy U S Marshal Watts of Springfield brought E E Huddl eons and his wife Ida to Indianapolis Monday to stand trial for a false land sale in Texas. They allegedly forged a deed after reselling to a sister and then to another party following a long chase ending in Springfield.
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