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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1900
Page
4
Notices from the Postoffice discuss second class matter and the manager advertising department. The Sun will forward rates to any person desiring to acknowledge an agent to the editor. Members who experience any difficulties in obtaining The Sun should promptly notify.
The Sun newspaper lists annual and six month subscription rates for in city and outside city delivery. Rates include eight dollars per year in advance for city residents and fifteen dollars for outside city six months in advance. Readers are asked to notify the office with any delivery issues or address changes.
The Sun warns Republicans in Marion County against internal ring rule as factions clash over renomination. Voters are urged to reject self serving coteries and demand open party leadership to prevent faciliating defeat. The piece calls for action to end domination by a few linked figures and protect party self respect.
The article argues the trial relied on circumstantial proof with little direct testimony. It questions the hanging outcome and notes strong media opposition to using circumstantial guilt to condemn a man. The writer asserts Molineux was not clearly guilty and warns history has shown wrongs from such convictions.
The piece condemns permissive public resort culture, criticizing city officials for neglecting decency enforcement. It urges police action and asks whether the grand jury can curb the alleged vice and corruption that threaten the public morality and safety.
The Sun urges damming Fall Creek to stop trash and decay and beautify the stream with minimal expense. It notes Mr. Charlie Roth’s lateness to Public Safety sessions and questions Mayor Taggart’s ties to the syndicate beer issue and ex patrolmen trials. Ruth lacks a short-hand reporter.
From the police trials we gather that it is futile to tell our troubles to a police man. He has troubles of his own, especially if his superiors are men with no great amount of gray matter.
A reader questions the quality of street cars operated on Indianapolis South side lines and implies the police department may have served as a conduit for transfers involving Mr. Y Fairbank's firm, raising concerns about the $12,000,600 company and summer car orders.
The Sun argues the mayor should demand Commissioner Roth resign. The piece questions public trust in Police Superintendent Quigley and mocks his character, noting how Nels Hyde and Roth are linked and suggesting Roth’s actions have boomeranged negatively.
Social happenings include multiple card parties hosted by Mrs. C Carter Mrs. Philips and Mrs Warren Buell a high tea for Miss Wasson a Martha Washington tea by Fidelity lodge Daughters of Rebekah and a Sorosis club gathering. Oliver Willard Pierge to speak before Portfolio club next Thursday. St Joes boys plan Washington entertainment. Grand hotel eyed for tent party. Prizes at ecards event awarded to Mrs. Stenzel and Ostermiller with Lizzie Huffard and Chas Stenzel as runners up.
The Olney presidential buzz cools in Nebraska as supporters in Indiana may not consult him about a nomination. Olney remains a quiet Massachusetts citizen focusing on his own business. The Philadelphia Record notes Democrats may recall Olney when they seek steady leadership over populism.
An injury note describes Phoebe Vincent with a broken right leg below the knee and a left ankle fracture. The text references Wyamut, Vermont, and mentions hospital conditions.
A collage of remarks from readers and officials on insurance sales, travel, cigars, politics, postal funds, liquor, crime, policing, fashion, building design, and public health. Notables include Mack Richardson, Dr. Kyle, Sam Dague, Chas. Daugherty, and Dr. W. B. Clarke commenting on elections, governance, and social issues.
The clip surveys scattered comments across US papers. It notes Andrew Carnegie on an island as a sign of retreat from world dominance, Sewall under quarantine in California, Indiana’s empty treasury after Tom Taggart’s terms, and Kentucky division talk. It also references Shelby county’s quieting annexation chatter.
A collage of old songs and monologues recounted in dialect and memory. The piece blends nostalgic verses, courtroom and editorial asides, and humorous vignettes about love, temper, and everyday quirks across decades.
Local church calendar shows service times for First Baptist Universalist Central Christian Christ Episcopal First Presbyterian Meridian Street M E Roberts Park M E Second Presbyterian Mayer Chapel Tabernacle Presbyterian and Washington Street Chapel with morning services around 10:30 to 11 and evening services mainly at 7:20 to 7:45 led by pastors including Rev. T J Villers Marion Crosley A B Philpott A J Graham M L Haines Wm A Quayle C E Bacon J A Milburn Clifford McBride Charles Little C L Lucas.
A speaker argues the very poor in New York lack saving sense and that economy is essential. He recounts building Mills hotels to show frugal living and says true charity fades when people learn to save and help themselves. He contrasts American lavishness with European thrift and urges self-respect in recipients.
Henry Clews argues that American beefsteak wheat and corn will civilize the East and reshape global markets. He predicts the Philippines as a depot for 400 million people, and claims Yankee products forge courage and progress for the Oriental.
The article portrays ex president Benjamin Harrison’s residence as a small two story red brick house with a neat, orderly interior. Furnishings are rich yet understated featuring mahogany, blue upholstery, oriental silks, silk tapestries and a tall clock, while rooms remain simply arranged without modern reception hall layouts.
Washington correspondence notes that a senator who brings ideas to the president and appears in the Senate fuels belief that the Philippines will remain under United States control. The influence of White House consultations is emphasized as a key factor in shaping policy.
A collection of satirical quotes from Detroit News Detroit Free Press Cleveland Press and others mocks pacemaker politics hoaxes and gun laws while noting Carnegie Frick and Chinn remarks. The snippet captures a collage of opinions on prohibition weapons trusts and public figures in early 20th century press.
In Indianapolis, Columbus demonstrates the Earth’s roundness, turning skeptics into believers as the so called Little Conqueror meets the test. Local experiment confirms the historic assertion.
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