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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1901
Page
4
The Sun announces business communications to the business manager and publication queries to the editor. Carrier delivery in the city costs six cents weekly with outside rates listed for six months in advance at $1.50 and yearly at $3.00, with contact details for subscriptions and advertising.
Editorial argues the governor acted correctly by not dismissing the Terre Haute police board on sweeping unproven claims. It warns opponents, notes law protection for saloonists, and cautions preachers and temperance radicals against relying on unsubstantiated testimony or expecting swift executive action without solid evidence.
Cardinal Gibbons called on legislators to avoid Europe style standing armies and imperialism. He urged following republican traditions and warned against militarism, though he voiced no fear of the army bill before Congress if passed.
Citizens demand that all contracts with the Indianapolis street railroad company be public. They deride secret deals as streets are not property of the firms. Critics cite the Illinois Street bridge seizure and a $50,000 structure as examples of hidden arrangements. The call is for full publication of agreements with interurban firms and strict enforcement of street-use laws.
The excerpt questions the Republican majority in Indianapolis city government over gas supply, street railway control, and interurban licenses. It argues to shorten interurban franchise periods to ten years, limit water contracts to five years, and critiques the Terre Haute police board case plus Gen. Harrison's Ann Arbor speech gaining influence.
The column recalls A. L. Parrott of the Texas Rangers surviving a sniper strike while intently studying a chessboard. It also notes Senator Hanna’s frustration with ship subsidy bills, and mentions James G. Blaine’s Monday-morning publication habit. The piece honors Johnny Appleseed and Sir Hiram Maxim, noting Maxim’s knighthood, British naturalization, and trials with flying machine experiments.
The Weidner Elkins syndicate has effectively secured a controlling interest in the Cincinnati street railway company. Officials report the move strengthens their influence over transit operations in the city.
The Detroit Free Press notes that Benjamin Harrison shows determination to imitate Thomas Brackett Reed as a dominant figure among living ex presidents. It characterizes his ambition and potential influence in the post-presidency era.
A humorous verse about a braggart singer overpraising his body wealth and heart while ignoring his poor footwear. The dialogue mocks Muggs and jokes about hair restorers and worn sealskin fur.
In a rambling dialogue a man boasts of favorite music among piano violin brass band and the so called chin music while the Chilly Dodger recalls sea waves and Paderewski and then recalls his daughter Idy and her first beau. The scene shifts with jokes about insurance gifts and family chatter in a rustic talk.
Miss Bertha Miller wed Peter J. Coyle at the bride’s home with Rev. Charles Meissner officiating. Mrs. E G Cornelius hosts Frances Willard WCTU for its second anniversary. Dramatic club performs David Garrick for kindergarten aid. Local clergy Rev J G Lannert to assume charge at St James Gibson County next Sunday.
The Rounders at English's Monday night offered lively musical comedy with Seabrook delivering standout drunk routine. Lafayette headlined vaudeville with magic and travesty. Park’s "Reaping the Whirlwind" melodrama drew strong applause, while the Empire show prompted mixed reactions over dialogue. A charity zoo benefit with many patronesses is announced for Friday and Saturday.
Local dealers report a rubber band and bottle price cut while Indiana GOP figures host meetings in Denison January 24 and 25. Notables include William C. Whitehead’s Nogales mining claim, Durbin’s winter lease, and Marion county property value rises.
Many persons ill with grip while McKinley has a slight cold. Mr. Lawshe the auditor of the Philippines departs for the Orient. F E Rittman begins duties as auditor of the war department. Indiana holds 252 department places but secures 205. Secretary Gage calls for $1,000,000 to finish Chicago federal building work.
A brief round of opinions from several papers critiques press magnates and public figures. The Detroit News notes hesitation over a lynching conviction and mocks Akrons tabloid. The Cleveland Plain Dealer comments on Harmsworth. The Philadelphia Record cites General Miles. The Minneapolis Times praises Jenks’s veto of a costly legislature junket.
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