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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1901
Page
4
Published daily except Sunday in the WSUN Building Indianapolis IN details for publication variations and business communications to the business manager. Advertising rates available by contacting the advertising department manager. Rates for outside city subscribers listed with six months, monthly, and yearly terms in advance. Editorial rooms and office contact at 125 E Ohio St Indianapolis Indiana.
A terse public notice asks readers to contact the Sun office at 880 or send renewal details if they wish to continue receiving THE SUN regularly, requesting prompt action to confirm ongoing service.
The Sun denounces Collins a fireman fined by the Board of Safety for political meddling in a recent campaign and warns of his likely return to duty. It criticizes the board for secrecy and favoritism, questions city charter compliance, and highlights bridge projects on White River with a call for durable, aesthetic structures. The paper also mocks press confidence and notes councilmen’s roles in contentious ordinances and streetcar company actions on Minois Street bridge.
The Sun critiques state charity officials for secrecy over a woman's prison inquiry. It argues the public has a right to know and warns that withholding details could thwart reform. Aguinaldo is reported dead again, with hopes he will not resume activities.
Timid state officers tighten control as they suppress coverage and public discussion of the Woman's prison mess, signaling a cautious approach to handling the controversy and related disclosures.
In Washington Daly once intervened when a cabman brutalized a crippled horse. He gave the driver money to feed the horse and warned of arrest if the abuse continued. The anecdote circulates among Daly’s circles and, like other vignettes, travels with a wink of irony.
Frank J. Cheney sworn as senior partner of B J Cheney & Co Toledo to pay one hundred dollars for any case of catarrh that cannot be cured by Mall’s Catarrh Cure. December 6, 1886. Local seal confirms oath.
A sailors tale centers on a Guam native answering in English that a feline is a cow instead of a man. The piece mentions Capt James McGrath of the Chicago post office who sued a streetcar for 25 000 and won 2 000, and Senator Mason who handled the case and took a cigar as his fee. The anecdote ends with Mason blessing McGrath as he leaves with the money.
A collection of 19th century tributes portrays Ignatius Donnelly as brilliant yet controversial. Detroit Free Press praises his sharp wit while St. Paul Dispatch notes his dramatic life end. Minneapolis Times calls him a conscientious citizen and engaging writer, offering family condolences.
A collection of brief quotes from Indiana newspapers noting Pat Crowe and Marvin Kuhns eyed for vaudeville, prediction on baseball, Gov. Pingree retirement, and a critical line on the play Lost River about Hoosier rusticity per Indianapolis critics.
A compilation of newspaper witticisms and opinions on politicians Mason Quay Roberts and the South African War. The Detroit News lauds Quay as a formidable figure while the Atlanta Journal labels Mason consistently on the losing side. The Topeka State Journal ponders rewards for ending the war. The Philadelphia Times questions Roberts achievements compared with Marlborough and Wellington.
In Washington on January 5 at a Friday night meeting the Daughters of the American Revolution asked Mrs Fairbanks wife of Senator Fairbanks to allow her name to be used as a candidate for president general of the order.
Newport New Jersey January 5 The wedding present from Mrs Cornelius Vanderbilt to Elsie French future daughter in law is a necklace of diamonds and large pearls likely the finest necklace ever received by a bride in American history, hailed as a peach.
A collection of quotes from local figures including murderer Bill Mallady proclaiming innocence, Charles Stuckmeyer on bias against The Sun, Prosecutor Groninger on druggist prosecutions, and Gov. Mount defending press fairness. Diverse views cover crime, media, public policy, and everyday city life with named individuals and institutions.
Miss Grasse of Lafayette visits Mr and Mrs C F Daly on North Meridian Street. Miss Florence Jones held a card party with her sister Miss Jacob P Dunn assisting. Invitations went out for the marriage of Miss Alice Lockwood to William R K Nieman in January. Rev James Stanley new Christchurch rector has moved to 1738 North Meridian Street. The dramatic club performs David Garrick at the Propylaeum for Free Kindergarten benefit. Mrs Maxwell at 1814 North Meridian Street entertained the Young People’s Union of First Baptist Church with a social evening.
A cheap melodrama titled A Young Wife played to a small disappointed audience at English's on Friday. Only Charles B. Craig as Horace Greengage Dobbins showed notable effort, while the rest of the cast delivered perfunctory work. The plot centers on a New York setting of disownment and redemption of a daughter from vice. Matinee and night performances were promised for Saturday.
A parole release has been granted for ten inmates including John Hudspeth Charles Foster Peter Crase Henry McKenzie William Scott James Stephen Henry Johnson Thomas J Green Peter Congreve H B Crawford and Newton Murray among forty nine applicants.
The Indianapolis Audubon Society held a meeting at the Commercial club venue. Officers elected include President W. W. Wosllen, Secretary Miss Selig, Treasurer Sylvester Johnson, and Vice Presidents Mrs. Martha N. McKay and George Bates. The group discussed a bill for village tree care and related lawn maintenance measures to be presented to the legislature.
Sioux CityJanuary 5 B M Bills of Vinton did not hold the winning ticket for the December 3 drawing that yielded John Pierce’s $67 000 mansion in the city W T Baerber of New York a thread manufacturer is identified as the actual winner A clerical error led many to believe Billy had won the prize
Christian and other denominations schedule Sunday services with listed times. Rev C C Rownison leads Third Christian at 16 30 and 7 30, while Central Christian hosts Rev A B Philputt at 10 46 and 7 30. Other congregations include First Baptist First Presbyterian Tabernacle Presbyterian and various M E churches with morning around 10 45 and evening 7 30 to 7 46 services.
At 11 p m a fire burned out at Miss Nellie Carters house 439 W Michigan St. Columbia club offers Sunday dinners with wine for $1 and may expand to weekdays. Indiana Mine Inspector Ep person reports 25 new coal mines opened in 1900 yet tonnage down. Postmaster McGinnis records 7 106 440 pieces of mail in December up 1 205 520 from 1899. Merrill acquitted in liquor sale case. witnesses unable to identify him or clerk. Schakel estate leaves 40 acre Franklin township farm to Christian with notes to sister Leonora and brother Anton. Democratic state club planned in city. cap 1000 members, 250 outside city. $50,000 stock planned. A subcontractor issue in a cold storage case dismissed. Students club held fourth recital. next Jan 18. Illinois Central may cut Newton Effingham line, boosting Indiana coal to Chicago via Newton and Matteew. Adam Munch divorced from Carrie. Richerdean divorce case, wife tired of him. Public works rotate 15 foot strip along Thirty-first to Thirty-second streets at Meridian Street. land owned by Charles N Thompson. The street layout reduced width from 100 to 70 feet.
The Indianapolis Republicans have moved into a seven story club house with a story for each principal faction to follow if needed, as reported by the Minneapolis Times.
A defense argument to quash the indictment against John Banks colored charged with attempting to bribe election officer J Wesley Bridges colored to procure a ballot was heard before Criminal judge Alford Friday. Banks' attorney McCullough contends the indictment must name Bridges exact officer status.
An early 1900s style advertisement promotes Cascarets Candy Cathartic to prevent disease and relieve life’s miseries. It claims regular use and lists prices 10c 25c and 50c with druggist availability.
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