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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1901
Page
4
The Sun advertises business communications to the editor and business manager. It lists carrier delivery six cents weekly and advertising rates via the advertising department, with outside city terms and Sun telephone address at 1% E Ohio St Indianapolis Indiana.
The Sun urges readers to notify the office if delivery is missed and proposes a law requiring municipal contractors to publish semi annual or quarterly financial reports. It argues such transparency would reveal earning capacity and aid negotiations for water, telephone, lighting, and transport contracts in Indianapolis.
In Indianapolis a controversy erupts as the Press condemns a rival claim that it is the only evening paper not owned outside the state. The Sun defends fair competition while denouncing the press for false statements and unmanly attacks on long-standing local businesses.
A historical column condemns Missouri whitecaps against a Black settlement and mocks the Press for late coverage of a trolley franchise and water contract. It criticizes shifting attitudes toward African Americans and urges clearer public discourse.
The remark suggests replacing female members with men on the Woman's prison board if women cannot withstand public scrutiny, highlighting a gendered controversy that drew attention to governance and accountability in the penal system.
An editorial argues Indianapolis should reject eight year limits in the water contract and push for a shorter term to anticipate the city’s growth. It warns current officials against neglecting future needs and notes readers criticizing the Senate's lack of thorough reading on the Hay Fauncefote treaty and other issues.
A historical column tone mocks the Sentinel for ineffectiveness while praising daily talks with a zoo chimpanzee. The piece criticizes city reform, franchise cuts, and lobbying, noting fines for executives in smoking cases and questioning political leadership and state governance.
Wonder if Pingree saw golden chances with Bryan on stage. The Board of works is easy pickings for graft via franchises or contracts. No speaker has emerged preferable to Lobbyist Statesman. Watch for street car deals that could sicken Indianapolis. Kil off Statesman! Will the council bow to the water company or serve the city well?
Little Miss Kaarius daughter of Professor Kaarius astonishes players including Maurice Daly with remarkable shots. Though just 14 she uses full body and arm into the cue strokes and performs a serpentine draw along the rail. She eyes teaching pic chips as a new path while remaining a rising talent in billiards.
A report outlines the Trans Siberian Railway’s challenge of crossing Lake Baikal with an ice breaking steam ferry. The Baikal, built for Russia by Whitworth of Newcastle, carries rails on its deck and can slice through three feet of ice at 13 knots, enabling year round crossing between lake shores.
The aged Ignatius Donnelly died this morning ending an active brain that stirred minds with original theories. He was seen as eccentric by neighbors yet valued for his provocative political and literary ideas, though he never achieved lasting political success.
A humorous reminiscence mix of sketches and verse about a singer and friends. The piece features comic musings on marriage, philanthropy, and social foibles, with characters named Claude and Sambo and a long exchange over naming a wagon. It ends with a wry note on future crowds judging past tastes.
The New York Evening Sun reports Ex-President Harrison hinted that some Democrats who show hospitality to him may have cast beguiling looks toward him. The piece notes his mixed ranks comment and questions whether scholars misread his constitutional views, stressing his lack of sympathy for the Democratic Party and possible counsel to the Republicans rather than any reform of Democrats.
The editorials note reforms replacing partisan reformers, with Detroit Free Press cheering a new governor and legislature. Grover Cleveland warns democracy must return to its roots, while St James Minn Journal critiques reform rhetoric. The St Louis Star dismisses Alger and the Spanish war, and other papers mock boasted legislation on pensions and wartime policy. Overall, a chorus of cautious optimism and sharp editorial critique.
Plain toe button shoes priced at 84.50 offered by Siersdorfer's located on East Washington Street.
The Scribner show led by Ezra Kendall Fred Halse n and Molly Fuller begins a three day run at the Park theater to large satisfied crowds. acts include Kendall's street car and hotel monologue the trio Desperate Pair brown skin duo Grant and Grant xylo phone virtuoso Adelmann Irish comics and more. Next Monday the Melo drama Reaping the whirlwind comes to Park.
Social notices list several events including a reception by Mr. and Mrs. Hugh H. Hanna on January 11 a tea by Mrs. James M. Francis on January 8 for Mrs. Francis wife of the bishop the Concordia club’s twenty third annual masque on January 29 and several marriage announcements among local residents Caroline Malott and Edwin H. Ferry wed January 16 in Lebanon Elizabeth Mahan and Harmon Bradshaw married in Centenary M. E. church with Rev Archibald Bradshaw officiating the bridal gown of white satin with duchesse lace and plans to reside in Lebanon.
A collage of snippet headlines and social commentary from several papers. Mentions include China policy and medicine, William Jennings Bryan, Ignatius Donnelly, Lord Bacon as Shakespeare author, debates on ex presidents, and an ad offering Wood’s Norway Pine Syrup for colds.
Advertisement notes infant shoes priced at $1.00 and ladies shoes from $4.50 to $7.00 at Siersdorfer's located at 37 E Washington and 698 Washington Street. Plain toe and button styles highlighted.
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