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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1901
Page
4
The notice outlines business communications to the editor, carrier delivery six cents weekly, and advertising rates via the manager. It invites agents and news dealers to contact the Sun, lists subscription prices outside the city, and provides editorial and business telephone numbers and the office address in Indianapolis.
A notice requests readers who fail to receive The Sun regularly to contact the office. Readers are asked to call 880 or send mail to report nondelivery.
The governor calls for laws to curb lynching by vacating sheriff offices after mob violence, to allow damage suits for victims’ heirs and schools, and to punish vote buyers and sellers. He urges separating the women’s prison and industrial school, and prods capital punishment for kidnapping. Citizens lament gas investigations and streetcar pole disputes amid a broader critique of governance.
The piece notes a limited run of Mount's message to assess insurance rates tied to Capitol fire risk from dry storage. It questions Chief Barrett and Supt Quigley on discipline in annual reports as the safety board targets insubordination, while lawmakers debate purchasing only necessary supplies.
A caustic critique notes Dawson’s control over finances and calls out the mayoral circle. It claims in recent months whitewash by the city council and Board of Safety but hints at ongoing investigations and a new $50,000 loan, provoking questions about capable leadership in the legislature.
The article cites experiments in animal luminescence from earthworms and Byrosoma jelly creatures used for reading in dim light, and notes shark light. It recalls a Montana snowbound herder’s death and loyal dogs guarding 2,500 sheep, then discusses American views on dangerous animals, noting lightning kills more than wildlife.
The period notes multiple acts at Indianapolis venues. The Sign of the Cross opens in three performances at English's Friday. Upcoming Grand bill promises strong sketches by Kathryn Osterman and Corinne. Park presents Hoyt comedies with strong crowds and good cast including Devere and Devere. Rose Sydell at Empire features Star set and juggling by James A. La Clare with the Nelson sisters. Barnes and Martell burlesque arrives Monday.
Judge Carter upholds the law granting the state auditor authority to revoke licenses of insurance companies. The Northwestern Benevolent Society the National Protective Society and the United States Benevolent Society brought the case against the state.
Governor Mount paroles Edward McDermott, a life prisoner from Floyd County, after nearly 20 years in prison. Attorney Frank B. Burke delivered the document to the inmate who killed two friends in Jeffersonville while dazed by a blow, and Mount believes he did not know who he was killing.
Legislators drank punch and ate sandwiches at the Commercial club Thursday night. Speeches distributing mutual bouquets were made by President Co. E. Coffin of the club, John W. Kern, Gov. elect Durbin, Senator Eph Inman, Representative Cyrus E. Davis and Speaker Artman.
Mr and Mrs Chas O Heffler of Chicago will remarry in Indianapolis on January 20. They were wed a year ago here but grew estranged and lived apart without divorce. The wife says she was determined on a second marriage after rekindling their love.
The Carpenters' union on Thursday evening fixed a minimum wage scale of 30 cents an hour for 1901 to take effect April 8. The raise is five cents above the current rate and carpenters expect the increase to be granted.
Arthur C. Newby purchased the Plaza hotel block on Monument Place for 45000 dollars and plans to convert it into a first class business block after leases expire in a year and a half.
The Anchor Line steamer Ethiopia, which ran aground Thursday near Glasgow, has been refloated and returned to steady progress.
The Swirl of Society reports Mrs C F Sayles hosting a Colonial dames meeting next Wednesday. Richmond guests include Miss Correll visiting Mrs J W Greenen and daughter and Mr N A Hyde planning an eastern trip. Alice Lockwood wed William R Nieman at 923 N Capitol Ave with Rev Philputt officiating. Blanche Dicks and Dr Otis Higgins married at the bride’s home as he earned a Rush Medical College diploma. A Vories College band concert and dance follow a luncheon for Mrs J M Francis and other society events are noted.
Vienna, Jan 11. Emperor Franz Joseph received Mrs Spottiswood Mackli of St. Louis in audience. His majesty was gracious and pleased, noting he is charmed to see American women and admires their wonderful country from which Europeans can learn much.
A fragmentary verse sketch contrasts a tired worker with his hard life and a warm family moment. An exchange at a shop ends with Uncle Hank requesting a Roman chair and the clerk retorting with humor about Rome. The passage blends verse and a punchline about a chair.
A fragment from a column mixes gossip about Mame Maude and Jack with fading reminiscences of Spendsleigh and a hidden fortune. It shifts to humorous travel chatter about a cold ride on a freight car and a brief note on honest industry and charity. The piece ends noting a Press club invitation to Wu Ting Fang for lectures in Indianapolis on Confucianism and commerce.
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