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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1901
Page
4
The Sun outlines mailing and delivery details for in city and outside customers with rates for six cents weekly, six months, and yearly in advance. It lists editorial and business office contacts at 125 E Ohio St Indianapolis and offers newspaper brokerage and agent opportunities.
A notice urges recipients to inform the office if they receive THE SUN regularly. Readers are asked to call 880 or send a postal notice to ensure correct delivery.
Arguments favor a five cent fare for interurban lines, claiming it serves Indianapolis business and city passengers without delaying traffic. Proponents urge city officials to ensure accommodations for local riders and cite Providence style sidetrack operations as a best practice.
Readers blast slow crowded lines and demand action from the Board of Works on interurban transfers and water contracts. The piece questions council fidelity, municipal subsidies, and political influence while urging decisive steps to improve streetcar service.
A column argues for transparency on a woman's prison affair, warns against secrecy, and praises Theodore Thomas for improving Indianapolis music. It also criticizes the Indiana house speaker bid by a statesman and urges prosecuting birds at a recent McGregor feast for violating the game law.
The excerpt hints at public interest in political figures with statements about a potential speaker of the house and a social visit. It mentions Ruckelshaus avoiding public bother and Kruger planning a visit, with a humorous line about whiskers.
The opening day of Congress sees a desk bouquet for Rep. Cannon after twenty five years in office. A wedding in Illinois linked to the congressman leads to a census office offer for the bride and hints at his quiet generosity. The report also recalls Rep. William Alden Smith and Sen. Charles A. Towne as youthful rivals who aimed for Congress.
Towne and Smith telegrammed about congressional nominations and election wins then entered Washington together as members elect. Towne warned Smith they may have chosen the wrong house as they marveled at the Senate, while Norton survives a street-car accident after a tree-climbing horse joke ends in injury and a silk hat saves his life.
A fragmenting piece pastiche shows a chorus of voices about money life and ambition. Characters discuss rent life insurance and a hopeful call while an anecdote about Fernando mentions appendicitis and a physician’s odd seed metaphor. The tale ends with a revival of old acquaintances rushing to aid a fallen town figure.
A sampler quotes opinions from Detroit Free Press Philadelphia Record Cleveland Press and Minneapolis Times critiquing policing lynching youth hazing and capital punishment and urging reforms. The excerpts show varied stances on legal rights, clemency and punishment.
A compilation of short quotes and snand remarks from Indiana newspapers including Marion Chronicle Greensburg Review Frankfort Crescent Muncie Herald New Harmony Register Anderson News Lafayette Call Rushville Graphic Terry Bayte Tribune Winamac Republican Lafayette Courier New Albany Ledger, covering political views and social commentary. The remarks span topics from law and election concerns to temperance, taxation, and public sentiment.
Mrs Adolph Lebiensticker hosts card party invitations for Jan 2. Mrs John L Griffiths entertains Mrs Alvin Hert of Jeffersonville at luncheon on Wednesday. Mrs Nettle Ransford to install Eastern Star officers Thursday in Rockville. Dr Rebecca Rogers George hosted a reception Wednesday for Dr Caroline McElroy of Delaware Ohio. Miss Marie Hines hosted luncheon at English cafe and matinee for young women. Rev James D Stanley and family visiting Judge L C Walker. Stanley is new Christchurch rector. State weddings in Richmond Lebanon Williamsport Bedford. Columbia club ball Thursday night expected as top social event. many women to wear gowns made for the occasion. President and Mrs John B Cockrum to lead grand march to music from Frank Daniels The Ameer. A wedding occurred Wednesday night at Isidore Efroymson home 20 North East Street Celia Feibleman to Meyer Efroymson. Rabbi Messing officiated. bride wore white Paris muslin with lace and liberty satin. two veils and bride roses. pink and white floral decor.
The Theodore Thomas orchestra performs Thursday at English's with a large advance sale and expected standing room rush. Tannhauser will be heard, possibly for the first time in Indianapolis. The Grand adds stage attache rearing uniform cards and a closed stage area. Scribner’s act heads three days at the Park. Elks attend Empire night with Elk Joe Oppenheimer. The Zoo dog and monkey show draws big crowds.
Incorporations planned include Bristol Milling Co at Bristol with $25,000 funding, Vieths Paper Mill at Marion to make straw board and paper for $40,009, Longwell Cummings Co at Logansport to produce rubber goods for $19,000, and National Improved Trolley Harp Co at Indianapolis with $5,000 to build a device aiding streetcar trolleys. Maurice Donnelly leads the trolley harp effort. The harp aims to keep trolleys on wires on curves.
Local news notes announce a perfect safety ticket paper will be used on 126,066 miles of railroad this year. Reports also state that Central steel company sues Indiana steel company to block sales and seek a receiver. Supt R C Hints of Cass county schools says he will seek state superintendent post in two years. Isaac N Helms a druggist arrested for liquor sales without license is acquitted by Justice Smock. Victor C Vette receives 3000 in damages from B and C S W railroad for January 15 wreck near Flora Indiana. John Cressinger learns his brother Charles in Cleveland is dead and another brother fatally ill. he plans to travel Thursday. Ex-Workhouse supt Harding notes 2112 committed last year. Jan 1 1900 inmates 164. Jan 1 191 156. 1543 white 569 black 1666 male 447 female. George W Torry dies at 59 on Kenwood Ave formerly edge tool works proprietor. funeral Friday at 2 pm. Sam Nelson colored, 55, found dead roadside near Royalton. he started for Lebanon and likely died from exposure while intoxicated. Emil Willbrandt surgical instrument company sues Indianapolis Surgical Instrument company for 1609. salesman Marshall H Bresett accused of misappropriating 875 worth of instruments.
The Philadelphia Record reports Gen. Miles may resign as lieutenant general of the army and turn to the pen as a lethal weapon in response to the Algerian diatribe. The note suggests decisive political and military maneuvering amid escalating tensions.
Paul M. Zismer died at his home 1011 E Christ Indianapolis after German birth and 32 years in the city He was 12 years head salesman in the flannel department at the New York store He leaves a widow and three daughters Mrs Wm Kuhn Mrs E T Earl both of Indianapolis and Mrs Edward Heiser of Greensburg Funeral at the house Sunday 2 p m with burial at Crown Hill
ST PAUL Minn Jan 3 Information reaches here that actor Frank Daniels was married Tuesday at Fargo N Y to Olive McDorman who has been on the stage for two years
A resident of Indianapolis testifies that Doan's Kidney Pills relieved nocturnal kidney secretions and groin pain. He recounts back pain easing and restored ability to walk without discomfort after using a box bought at Henry J. Huder's drug store. Sold by all dealers for 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY sole agents. Remember the name Doan's.
Advertising copy for Ponder's Photo Studio and Art Store at 229 Massachusetts Ave promotes the latest photograph ic effects and frames to order at very low prices for customers seeking stylish presentation.
Indiana Dental College at S. W. corner Delaware and Chiosis offers patient visits from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. for all dental work. Fees are stated to cover only the cost of services.
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