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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1901
Page
4
Public notice from The Sun of Indianapolis outlines subscription rates outside the city six months in advance 150 per six months annual 300 and details for business communications editorial directions and advertising contact at 125 E Ohio St Indianapolis Indiana
Readers are asked to notify the Sun office if they fail to receive the paper regularly. Call 880 or mail a note to report missed or late delivery.
The Sun argues Indianapolis faces long street damage from competing hot water heating and electric lighting firms. It calls for an independent public utility commission to regulate prices and contracts, end duplicative systems, and prevent lavish dividends, urging municipal control over utilities.
The piece appeals to lawmakers for a bigger appropriation to the State Board of Charities, arguing that expanding support for orphan care will save money long term and foster better citizenship by moving orphans from state homes to private homes, saving about $190 yearly per child. It also notes a Paterson mill girl murder case verdict as inadequate and calls for stronger penalties and a moral uptick in the silk city.
The fragment discusses propositions and a Senator Johnson bill proposing fines for beer parties and orgies with or without landowner consent. It laments legislature delays and mentions the prince of Wales, Britain’s imperial grandeur, and a “third house” delaying work.
Inside Washington circles, stories abound of Senator Elkins chasing an umbrella mistaken for his, and about Chandler Hale and Hale Chandler, sons of two senators whose shared maiden-name origin sparks laughs. Tales of vest fashion by Rep. Shattuc and a leaky session quip shape a portrait of political life.
The Panamanian revolution grows serious and the cruiser Philadelphia is ordered to Panama. The United States warns both sides that Panama will be protected due to large American interests.
A montage of brief regional editorial snippets from Huntington Frankfort Kokomo Lafayette Delphi Anderson Starke No blesville Greenfield and Muncie papers. Topics include student hazing at West Point reform in South Africa rail freight rates imperialism Democrat critiques and former Gov Mount obituary remarks.
Sunday pulpit excerpts from Rev. Wm. A. Quayle and others in Meridian discuss social roles work and wages, aging faith doubt and daily devotion. Speakers from M E and Presbyterian churches urge practical piety and compassionate response to enemies while stressing timely spiritual duty.
The Y M C A celebrated its forty six anniversary on Sunday afternoon with George T Howser presiding. Rex Wm A Quayle spoke on books naming Luke Matthew Mark and The Sky Pilot as his four best. E W Titus led prayer and E C Bronwell read scripture while the male chorus provided music.
Invitations out for Ida Shelley and Robert R. Hagan marriage on February 6. The Minuet club hosts a January event and Mannerchor plans a February 15 masque. Engagement announced for Lena R. McDonald of Newport Arkansas to Charles Henry of Indianapolis. marriage set for February 7.
Paterson New Jersey January 21 George M Kerr associate of McAllister Death and Campbell the three men convicted last week of the murder of Jennie Bose hieter will be tried on the same charge probably next Monday He is said not guilty of the most serious and revolting feature of the crime The crime will not be sentenced until after Kerrs trial Campbell is breaking down He is expected to collapse from nervous excitement McAllister has gained weight.
The funeral of J. S. Anderson who died Saturday will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday from the late residence 329 N. Sinois street. Rev. Quayle will officiate. Many lodges are expected to attend.
A compilation of editorials and comments from multiple papers including Detroit Free Press Cleveland Plain Dealer Minneapolis Times Grand Rapids Press Topeka State Journal Detroit News St Paul Dispatch New York Evening Sun Buffalo Times and others. The notes touch on figures like Quay Hanna Roosevelt and Royalties of politics and private life.
Frank Daniels returns in The ameer at English's with seats selling fast. The Grand offers a souvenir matinee featuring Pauline Hall photos. An American gentleman at the Park stars William Bonelli. Empire hosts Bohemian burlesquers and a dog trainer with $20,000 Danes. Cingalese guessing contest offers a gold claw prize and season ticket. A $10,000 orchestrian joins the music bill.
The Marion club announces its annual ball to be held at the German house on February 14. The event invites general attendance and features a festive social schedule.
Dr J M Carvin age 76 buried from Whitset and Culver's chapel Monday afternoon. He died Saturday of Brights disease in the insane hospital where he had been confined several months. A pioneer physician of Indianapolis he ranked high. He leaves a widow and two sons Frank and Orville.
The Big Four detailed February 1 changes with shifts in top posts. Higgins moves from the Indianapolis and Cleveland division to Cleveland as general agent, replaced by Albert Ingails. R. P. Buchanan is succeeded by Geongalls, and Henry Fraser is followed by Amy C. Waal as chief clerk to the general manager.
In case of grip in Indianapolis or anywhere, start with Hood's Pills to open bowels and stay warm. After illness, Hood's Sarsaparilla is advertised to expel poison from blood, boost appetite, and tone the body with a price of $1. America's Greatest Medicine claims Hood's Sarsaparilla.
The City dispensary treated 10 820 patients in 19 percent of the year with 2 745 surgical cases and 4 32 calls made. There were 992 ambulance runs and 16 864 prescriptions filled. Supt. Fenham filed his report with the Board of health.
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