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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1900
Page
4
The notice lists subscription prices and options for city delivery per year and six months in advance, with monthly rates and split terms. It asks readers to notify the newspaper office, providing contact information and an address in Indianapolis, Indiana, for current or new carriers.
Fragmentary text mentions General Carrington as the chosen man for England to fight, alongside remarks on public sentiment and reluctance to go to the front. It also references Mr Charles and the Board of Safety, with vague notes on perspiration and blood droplets.
The article argues the City Council should promptly audit the Board of Safety, warning that failing to act would aid political enemies and harm public duty. It notes the mayor supports inquiry and mocks the council’s reluctance as discourtesy in municipal governance.
The piece argues Indiana Republicans have resolved internal rifts and united behind a strong campaign outlook while Democrats remain divided since 1896 with many leading figures outside or defecting. It questions Democratic cohesion, notes independent voters’ discomfort, mentions Commissioner Roth and police issues, and ends with a remark on Henry Irving’s stage plans.
A parade of brief quotations from various papers comments on topics from Bryan year to suffrage and constitutional issues. The notes touch on a Kentucky hotel duel remark, Philippines governance, and a dancer’s view of ballroom effort.
A new Indianapolis printing and manufacturing company with capital stock of 200 dollars and six percent is formed by consolidating Levey printing company Indianapolis printing company A G Brad company American supply company and Baker Thornton manufacturing. The firm will occupy 33 S Meridian St operate on a profit sharing plan with directors Marshall T Levey William T Baker and Henry C Thornton.
A jury delivered a verdict in a civil case against the C. C. and St. L. railroad company after a brief deliberation. The suit, connected to a Montague matter, concerned damages claimed by a husband. The decision references the plaintiff Montague and related parties in a period-appropriate court dispute.
A cornet of the First Scots describes the Madderns and Modder River battles with grim detail. Soldiers endured hunger cold and constant fire for hours while medics and Salvation Army workers sent letters and wires home to ease morale. Private G Parkins recounts capturing Dutch farmers and finding a coffin filled with rifles and ammunition.
Washington dispatch notes Senator Beveridge's early prize oratory and enduring confidence. Co M Buck, selling a history of the Republican party to Michigan congressmen, recalls Beveridge's unwavering self belief and distant goal of occupying the White House.
At the Denison on a Wednesday evening the retiring president Maj. W J Hichards hosted a dinner for the Press club. Booth Tarkington spoke warmly about Indiana and Lafayette while Maj. Rich ards announced the toast. New honorary members Booth Tarkington and W P Fishback were named, and numerous new members listed alongside officers.
A collage of quotes mocks Alaska Hawaii Cuba and Puerto Rico on government schooling and elocution. A New York train misdeed leads to two months in jail while public miscreants draw jail time as a deterrent. Commentators note faded reputations and ongoing South Africa fighting context referenced by Gen Wheeler.
Miss Jessie Allen and Howard P. Jones wed Wednesday noon by Rev I M Hughes in Richmond. Invitations go out for Miss Lilian Landers and Winfield Miller on Feb 7 at 1210 N Pennsylvania St. Nancy Wallace and J William Callahan wed Wednesday night at the bride’s aunt’s home. The bride wore white organdie.
Herman Milton and two others were charged with stealing a pocketbook and its contents from Mrs. Carter. Milton fined and jailed, Simmons paid a fine, and Ross discharged. A school 8 concert at Plymouth church is planned for Thursday evening with Mrs. Bertha Swain, Miss Edith Conner, and Willys Kent performing. Bartholomew Walsh seeks divorce from Mary over alleged gossip and threats.
Commentary from Philadelphia Times and Detroit Free Press note troubles around Brigham Roberts and his family access to a house. Critics argue a gallery reservation for his family is impractical, reflecting ongoing scrutiny of the Utah figure.
A narrator recalls poems and stories about Napoleonic battles and classic literature, then contrasts wit with locals like Bob Simms Hank McGugin. The speaker argues intellect and taste vary, noting McGugin’s pride in coons and hounds over literary talk.
A newspaper exchange describes England’s financial trouble and its actions to seize flour, then hints at seizing a vessel carrying yeast. The dialogue uses a pun about dough and rise in reference to monetary pressure and potential strategic moves.
In a lively scene Bridget questions a poet about his sonnets and a man with long hair faces playful roasting. The exchange reveals a hidden room third door to the right where an assistant is kept to write recommendations.
In a short exchange from Pana, a resident questions the spectacle of prize fighting while recalling a scene of a man and a younger companion breaking apart from a clinch seen through a window last night.
A reflective piece on restraint and principle, urging charity and neighborly love over pride and ambition. It contrasts worldly pursuits with divine order and envisions a future of heavenly peace when humanity returns to moral conduct and unity.
An old newspaper ad extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as removing the cause of rheumatism and other diseases, promising a permanent cure. It also promotes Hood's Pills as non-gripe, Brazilian Balm for coughs and colds, and a cafe advertising business lunches in Chicago style at The Kitz sample-room on 127 E Court St.
At 5 p m on Wednesday the figure with a guitar in Wulschrer's window rose and grinned at the sidewalk crowd. The dummy was J Howard Hill, a 23 year old advertiser with a famous nerve trained body who claims two minute bicycle dashes and no blinking during poses.
The preliminary hearing before U.S. Commissioner Moores failed to sustain charges against L. L. Say secretary and S. H. Richey former Beehive Paper Box Co president, and these counts were dismissed. C. F. Moffitt treasurer was bound over to the federal grand jury for failing to stamp papers.
At Mick's hall meeting supporters of the Fairbank Kissel site reported the fund rose to 3772 dollars of a 10006 dollar goal to buy the location. A new committee was appointed to solicit contributions from business men A M Grossbrenner J H Clark Bert Parrett Linton A Cox Theo McCune and E Mick.
New Orleans reports consuls for Guatemala and Spanish Honduras announce that all passengers must present passports before landing in those countries due to the revolution. The notice affects travelers and agents of steamship lines operating to the region.
Mrs. Lucien Barbour aged 78 widow of ex congressman Barbour died Wednesday in Rome at 1413 N Illinois. Born February 20 1822 in Paris Kentucky she had lived in Indianapolis since youth. Funeral Friday at 2 pm. She leaves two daughters Mrs Alice Jackson and Miss Barbour.
Emma B. Mathews of 1131 Be Washington Avenue died at her home on Wednesday. She was active in relief corps work and will be laid to rest at funeral services Sunday.
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