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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1901
Page
4
The Sun discusses the Scott amendment to the Nicholson law for saloon licenses. It argues the amendment shifts burden from the applicant to taxpayers and presses that responsible parties should defend the license application. The piece questions majority rule and suggests lawmakers focus on drugs over saloons.
A column compiles remarks on state salaries and governance in Indiana. It endorses higher pay for officials, criticizes political factions around Governor Durbin and Senator Beveridge, and notes surrounding civic issues including Marion county’s poor asylum, a memorial for Dr. Ridpath, and broader press debates over canal legislation and gambling in Indianapolis.
The piece questions three star marks on federal building drawings and urges a full probe into the Indianapolis delegation and their Washington mission. It cites a potential scandal, defends vigorous Democratic Party leadership, and mocks overblown political rhetoric while urging scrutiny of the state treasury and legislative integrity.
Memoir style snippets recount Harrison’s genial side at Washington functions and cabinet humor, a Wofford president’s childhood retort, Depew’s campaign cannon cheer, ex-Gov Walcott’s son in class, and a Boston Globe note on a governor question.
A parade of opinions from John McGregor James Fesler and others covers politics crime public safety and daily life. Leaders like Gov Mount and Wes Bridges are debated while citizens chime in on kissing politics journalism and local improvements.
A brief advertisement describes Cold in the Head remedy with Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. The ad highlights relief from headaches and nasal symptoms and promotes the product for quick comfort.
A collage of verse and dialogue mocks theater and radio with comic snippets. The piece references singers, actresses, and famous works while imagining future audiences and performances including Tom Show acts and Eva and Romeo.
Central christian Rev. A. B. Philputt holds services at 10:45 and 7 3. Central ave M. E. Rev. C. C. Lasby 10:45 and 7:30. Meridian-st. M. E. Rev. Wm. A. Quayle. Roberts park M. E. Rev. C. E. Bacon 11:0 and 7:30. First presbyterian Rev. M. L. Haines 11:00 and 7:45. Christ episcopal Rev. James D. Stanley 10:30 and 7:29. Plymouth congregational Rev. H. Co. Meserve 10:15 and 7:45. First baptist Mrs. E. G. Wheeler 11:00. Rev. T. J. Villers 7:30. Second presbyterian Rev. J. A. Milburn 11:00 and 7:30. Riverside mission 7:3 McCartyst Rev. Samuel Sawyer 7:3.
A collage of editorial quips from Indiana papers critiques the military ethic, political machines, and social enforcement. Topics include tin soldier symbolism, kidnap fantasy, home discipline, sidewalk etiquette arrests, and Senate power trio Quay Hanna Platt.
Fred Jenkins of 1236 Standard Ave was badly hurt Friday when his bicycle collided with a wagon at Illinois and Southists. His left clavicle was broken and internal injuries are feared. An ambulance took him to a dispensary and then to his home.
An old advertisement touts perfumes to mask bad breath and promotes Cascarets Candy Cathartic as the permanent cure. It claims relief by removing the cause and notes price points 10c and 26c at druggists.
Mrs J P Fisher hosts at 1815 Broadway Tuesday. Mrs M L Todd to lecture Jan 23 on Tri poli. Dinner for Ketlar party from New York. Mrs Frank Ryan hosts Dutch lunch and Nonpareil club gathering. Robert Burns program at Woman's club with heather decor. Mrs Thomas Taggart to host for St Paul’s ladies. Parish house social planned. German ladies aid society elect officers Fanny Tilly president Leo Lando vice president Adolph Schellschmidt secretary G H Westing secretary W Rhodehammer treasurer. Receipts 4509 expenditures 2300 net charity ball 3350 assisted 192 families 48 baskets.
Colorado Springs June 13 miners strike in Colorado threatens closure of many mines at the Tripple Creek gold camp. With the strike continuing the great majority of mines may shut soon as farmers dig fence posts for fuel and railroads push to keep smelters and factories in Pueblo and Denver supplied.
The high school senate debated woman suffrage on Friday with senators arguing over home roles and political involvement. The bill passed and officers were elected including President Fair banks John White and others.
Pennsylvania railroad to spend 2.3 million on locomotive construction this year. The Pennsylvania voluntary relief department disbursed 20 410 15 in December. Since July 1899, distributions total 2 937 223 66 benefiting 133 856 heirs. A $5 rate from Chicago to San Francisco for the Episcopal church general convention in October and $47.50 from St. Louis and 5 from Missouri river points.
Fire at Mrs. Rosa Nugtrie residence 1120 Virginia avenue caused a loss of five. A. L. Morrisons house at 409 Indiana avenue damaged twenty three by fire Friday at 10 p.m. A defective fire and escaping gas started a blaze at Kingan and Co packing house ammonia plant at 6 p.m. Friday. One wall and the roof were slightly damaged with loss listed as zero dollars.
At the annual meeting of the Woman's social and business union of Roberts Park M. E. church the officers were elected including President Mrs. Emil Wulschner and vice presidents Mrs. C. E. Bacon Mrs. Myra Allison Mrs. Helen McCune recording secretary Mrs. O. Fifield corresponding secretary Mrs. Frederick Baggs treasurer Mrs. A. Lewis financial secretary Mrs. A. Bruner housekeeper Mrs. Iva Sears supervisor lunches Mrs. J. A. Rippetoe dining room Mrs. G. Kirschbaum and Mrs. W. Joslin flowers Mrs. S. A. Clark auditor Mrs. Julia Goodhart.
In New Castle on a snowy Saturday a street car roared down Pittsburg street hill and derailed at a curve. It tore into a city building and Showle's store. Motorman John Hoke suffered serious injuries along with Lewis McCurdy Stephen Allen and John Mitchell. Several of ten passengers were cut and bruised.
A grocery wagon on its way from the Big Four freight house leaked a large coffee sack on Alabama street. The trail of coffee extended to Washington street, with much of the powder collected from the roadway as officials and bystanders watched.
London report: a court order issued Saturday to wind up the London and Globe finance corporation which collapsed several weeks ago outlining its winding up process and related actions.
New York reports Capt Titus believes the murderer of Mayor Weissbard is closing in. Jewelry linked to the murdered peddler was found Friday in a pawn shop by central office men and taken to police headquarters. Detectives expect the pawned jewelry to lead to the suspect.
A heavy fog off the coast of London causes shipping hazards. The Beisan hailboats Princess and Clementine ran aground near Dover early Saturday. In the Mersey, the White Star steamer Cymric collided with Carib Prince. both vessels sustained damage.
The funeral for Harriet Barbour 51 died Friday at her son-in-law S F Gray home 1 N Capitol Ave followed a two week illness. Born in Kentucky she came to Indiana in 1895 and married Dr Samuel Barbour in Rushville 1884 then moved here in 1965. J Owings 5d died Thursday in New York was brought to Indianapolis for burial. Nathaniel B Owings and Mrs Margaret Wingate live here. Patrick J Harrold 72 of 123 S Weast died Friday after long illness. He served as railway contractor street commissioner and councilman. A son Thomas F is chief clerk in city controller office. Fletcher Ave M E church to decide revival meetings Sunday night with about 70 conversions. Social democratic convention in Chicago decided to invite all socialistic societies to meet in Indianapolis second Tuesday in September to form one organization. Purdue alumni association banqueted at the Denison Friday night electing J S S Wright president Mrs E K Wentz vice president Henry G Cox secretary Paul W Covert treasurer.
Frank J. Cheney sworn oath as senior partner of F J Cumxry & Co in Toledo stating the firm will pay one hundred dollars for each case of catarrh not cured by Mary's Catarrh Cure. Verification sworn December 6, 1896.
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