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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1901
Page
4
The Sun lists offices at SUN Building and 25 East Ohio Street with temporary locations on 109 E Ohio and third floor editorial rooms. It provides delivery rates six cents weekly, advertising and agent terms, and subscription prices by city and outside city. Readers are urged to report missed delivery by phone 880 or mail.
The Sun criticizes the streetcar company for installing side poles on downtown streets claiming center poles are safer and leave less street space. It argues for independent public works to bury feed wires downtown, praises underground trolley trials, and questions corporate influence in the legislature.
Fragmentary editorial notes criticize the county commissioners for inaction on the workhouse and poor asylum reform. It references a primary election bill as a blind reform and questions state board efficiency. Mentions Bryan rumors and calls for better care by the State board of charities.
In the legislature, railroads hold power as pressure grows against a bill to empower Indianapolis to elevate tracks. City desires are clear, but lawmakers move to kill the empowering act. Critics claim officials prioritize cost over human life, noting the cost of elections versus safety.
The county commissioners are urged to heed Board of Charities ideas on the workhouse. Critics call turning the workhouse into a shoe factory absurd and question 30 day training. The suggestion of a theological training school in the county jail is floated as another option. Bounce Miss Keely and Warden Hert simultaneously.
A sweeping, disjointed roundup reports on cold Texas waves and urban unrest in Butte. It notes silk mills idle in Scranton, a Chicago anti cigarette crusade, Florida fearing frost damage to orange crops, and a Utah surveyor nomination for E H Anderson. It covers violence and disasters from fires in Bellevue to a Boston doctorless acid incident, plus naval and political notes from Diaz in Carenavaca and Conger leaving Pekin.
Fragmentary text hints at discussions over fares tied to the inauguration of a U S president, with references to Pennsylvania and transit costs. Details are incomplete, leaving the exact events and figures unresolved.
A fragmented composite mixes verse on March not being beautiful with dialogue about clever women and language, a cannibal chief naming a poet, missionaries introducing puns, and a Sherlock Holmes reference. The text reads as a collage of humor and literary allusion with sparse narrative.
In a defiant diary style voice Edward Singer argues for leaving toil and tax in favor of roaming life. He declares plans to travel with his family in a covered wagon, driven by horses across rivers toward lands never lawfully claimed. He vows to avoid work and elites, praising the gypsy image and May blossoms as motivation.
A compilation of short opinions from small papers praising liberty and cautioning against tyranny. Notable quotes discuss punitive views on crime in Illinois, public sentiment about the Boers versus South Africa, and Admiral Schley’s conduct amid controversy.
Mr and Mrs George A Gay travel to New York for the week. The Monday afternoon club hosts its annual evening party Friday in the Prop ylaeum. The Review circle holds its first annual banquet Monday evening at the Denison. Mrs Frank E Wells will be toast mistress. At the Sons of the Revolution banquet at the University Club Tuesday James H Richardson of New York will give an address. The Woman’s Missionary Society of Roberts Park Church holds a social Monday night at 408 N Alabama St hosted by Mr and Mrs G J Hammel. Pink silk sacks with invitations urge guests to donate twice as many pennies as their hosiery number.
Stories recount the travel of Lord Dufferin as governor general of Canada and an awkward meeting with an indigenous chief. Britain’s leaders, including Lord Beresford and William Gillette, share quips and humorous exchanges reflecting imperial life and blunt wit.
A collection of quotes from various papers on Siberia's growth versus the United States, as well as remarks on Michigan voters, Indiana politics, Col Watterson's wife, telephonic care for a sick child, Mrs Nation, Carnegie libraries, and related public issues.
Stuart Robson opens with Ol ver Goldsmith at English's this Thursday one performance only. Marguerite Sylva stars in The Princess Chic while Funny Fanny Rice headlines the Grand with Nell Gwyn revival. The Rays offer A hot old time at Park and the jolly grass widows return for three days at Empire. Zoo closing postponed to Saturday for W C T U benefit. Boys' Father Mathew brigade lecture by Capt. P J Kelleher. New York managers exchange idea by forming organization for headquarters. similar Randall and Kirk La Shelle groups previously used Daly theater.
Freight records show balanced two week volume in both directions. Eastbound grain and dressed meats exceed usual shipments while west and northwest iron work and agricultural implements rise. A.C. Thompson presents a glass gift to William F. Goitra as 65 friends celebrate his Cleveland transfer. belt road reports 18,948 cars for the week ending Feb 23 and private switches 961, stockyards 1,072 livestock cars.
Mrs J W Hughes, 71, died at her home 414 N Tillinos St Sunday evening. She leaves a husband and four children Harry and Herbert of Chicago Edgar of Cincinnati and Walter of St Louis. She had lived in Indianapolis 12 years. Funeral Tuesday from the home of Charles Maguire, husband of her niece.
Dr Wm A Quayle condemned mob violence and urged lawful, persistent opposition to the liquor traffic. Others spoke of denominations, religious unity, and moral reform as answers, while denouncing zealotry and sensationalism.
A series of brief items from Indianapolis recount accidents and social events. John Landers fell from a chair at Franklin building injuring his wrist. Lambda chapter reunion at Grand hotel. Annie Rieves seeks care for homelessness with morphine. Gertrude Keers sprained after bicycle collision. DePauw alumni plan annual dinner. L. E. & W. official Daly returns from New York. Y M C A committee to greet John R. Mott. Union veteran encampment hosts reception for old soldiers and legislators. Mrs. Hitt hosts relief corps presidents at 512 E Eleventh. Indianapolis Canoe Club lists officers and stock increase referendum.
The inaugural special with through coaches and sleepers will operate as a second section of the Limited Express leaving Indianapolis at 7 35 p m on Saturday March 2. Berths in sleepers and further information can be obtained from the nearest Pennsylvania ticket agent or W W Richardson D P A Indianapolis
The Sun highlights intriguing and profitable opportunities featured on page seven, inviting readers to explore potential ventures and investments presented in the issue’s curated listings. It emphasizes accessible avenues for gain and suggests reviewing the page for details and eligibility.
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