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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1900
Page
4
Public notice fragment describes advertising rates and term details for The Sun. It invites news dealers and agents to contact the business manager for rates and commissions. It instructs readers to report delivery issues to The Sun office at 880 and to call if not receiving regular issues.
A New York cashier who stole 110000 of the people’s money was sentenced to eight years in the penitentiary. The writer contrasts the punishment with a horse thief’s harsher life, arguing the court rewards the clever criminal while ruining victims’ hopes. The piece condemns leniency and calls for prison until death for the offender.
The Sun reports that some prominent Republicans in the city press councilmen to investigate city offices, arguing the city charter may be dead. They criticize delays and call for renewed effort to reach the truth, while commenting on Beveridge, Chicago Chronicle, and other political heats. The piece mentions post office funding, Standard Oil, and public service discourse as context.
The passage notes skepticism about the Samoan situation and questions the impact of local political changes. It references a power beyond the immediate sphere and remarks that the Board of Safety or council may act freely, while awaiting legislative convening. Judge Cox is quoted on perseverance.
A collage of humorous verses and sketches features a tale of a man wooing a skeptical maiden and a quiet domestic exchange among women sharing sewing circle chatter. A vignette shows a weary traveler seatside with a curious girl while probing questions about politics and world events spark a playful bond.
A collection of residents and officials share views on Beveridge's speech and current affairs. Citizens from Lawrence, Indianapolis, and city departments discuss politics, policing, finances, and daily life, weighing the national scene against local issues.
The Big Four route No 46 now departs at 5 45 a m instead of 5 10 a m No 18 leaves at 3 45 p m instead of 3 20 p m and No 33 which arrived at 10 40 p m now arrives at 10 20 p m These changes are issued by H M Bronson and A G P Al now.
A collection of opinion snippets from Indiana papers critiques reform laws, Philippine policy, and medical standards. Highlights include calls to keep reform choices in friends’ hands, warnings against laziness at work, and praise for stricter medical college oversight amid protests from institutions.
The article notes Saks & Co and Charles Mayer & Co windows featuring loud men s shirts and blue white Copenhagen pottery as summer goods arrive. Women respond to bargain displays for coats silk shirt waists and linens as prices from 75 cents a yard to several dollars draw buyers. W H Block showcases first summer goods as snowflakes fall outside.
A dialogue contrasts palm readings predicting wealth with a cashier’s excuse. The speaker laments modern England's loss of heroic leaders and maritime dominance, recalling Wellington, Nelson, Waterloo, and Blutcher while acknowledging decline and pressure to improve.
Sunday services at First Baptist First Presbyterian Roberts Park M E Meridian St M E St Pauls Episcopal W Washington St Chapel Universalist Murphy League Tabernacle Presbyterian St Davids Episcopal Central Ave M E Christ Episcopal plus missionary mass meeting of Sunday schools at 3 pm with multiple pastors and times listed.
Miss Sadie Wineman hosts a Monday card party. Anton G. Eyles to Miss Ela Ott of Chicago announced. Selig-Hahn wedding planned at Americus club with out of town guests. Miss Minnetta Spangler and Harry Carnahan marry at bride's home. Mrs Carnahan to reside at 919 N Sixth St Lafayette after Jan 26.
Friday night the Marion county democracy held its first election of officers since its organization a year ago. Elected officers include President W. W. Robbins and vice president J. E. McCullough with a full slate of secretaries and directors. Joseph E. Bell, chairman of the county central committee, will not seek re election.
The reader asks how much Mr. Claypool donated, in contrast to Capt. W. E. English distributing $500 among city charities during the holidays.
A poem traces Bryan's journey from Texas with hounds chasing a panther to Chicago where reports label the chase as an ostrich race. It cites Mister Gov'nor Hogg and Minnogarty with playful city-based misdirections about health, fun, and a passing figure.
Mrs. T. M. Suarez formerly Miss Dunn of Logansport now wife of the president’s nephew in Argentina spoke at the monthly Red Cross meeting Friday afternoon. She said Philippine hospitals are so complete that sick and wounded receive as good treatment as at home.
J F Clark home at 306 N New Jersey st damaged ten dollars by fire due to an overheated stove. A bad furnace caused a blaze at J W Kern residence 1836 N Pennsylvania st at 1125 p m. Otto Ketter at 717 Wright st reported sixteen dollars in damage to his houses from an overheated stove observed early Saturday.
A warrant is out for Louis Emerett age 16 living with his grandmother Maria Caldo at 422 W Wabash. The 75 year old aunt defends him saying the boy is innocent and describes the incident with a strong vulgar reaction. A University Club election for four directors elected from a field of candidates including Perrin Jameson Malott Morss Ayres Tarkington Gavin Reid Mayer McCutcheon Pratt and Bastian.
The Co operative Mining Company sues to replevin 5 percent ounces of gold dust said to be in possession of William Keppie, the deputy treasurer sent to Cape Nome Alaska to locate claims. James M. Robbins is president and Edward Baker secretary. B F Gresh led the Alaska expedition.
At a large Elks gathering Friday night about 60 new members were officially initiated. The order marks its thirty-second anniversary in the United States with a special celebration for the new members on October 26.
At the annual meeting Friday night Columbia club directors agreed to spend up to 45000 for furnishing the new clubhouse. The event honored the outgoing board with President D M Ransdell Vice presidents H C Adama Dr W Hays and John B Cockrum in attendance.
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