This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 33 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1900
Page
4
Fragmentary notice describes entries at the Postoffice as second class and mentions directing to the business manager. The text requests prompt attention and a favor by notifying the Sun.
Classified ad notes outside city rates per year in advance three dollars and six months one fifty and monthly seven percent. Includes Sun Telephones Walterial rooms business office contact 626 880. Sun 135 E. Chest Indianapolis Ind.
Incomplete text requests notification to the office by phone or mail regarding a regularly received item. The fragment mentions calling a number for new or old inquiries and to confer a favor by informing the office.
Shelbyville reader debates editorial on Andrew Carnegie. The letter defends Carnegie as an Industrious capitalist whose wealth funds industry, workers, and community, arguing happiness is not guaranteed by poverty or riches and questioning the Sun's critique.
Kruger dominates the Transvaal position and rejects mediation as unnecessary. The piece argues the United States cannot influence Britain or the Boers and asserts England has been twice defeated, with Kruger as master of the conflict and no peace terms acceptable to the Boers.
The Indianapolis scene centers on McGowan Morss and Taggart as they pursue national Democratic visibility. Observers suggest McGowan should focus on streetcar issues, while Taggart handles gas, streetcar, safety and track elevation matters, with Morss gaining fame regardless of public reaction.
The writer contemplates how many Republicans might privately oppose the McKinley administration if it seeks to grant England more than already secured in the Boer War. The piece suggests potential backlash at the next November polls.
The speaker ponders U S involvement in the Boer War scenario. He questions actions if President intervenes and suggests diplomatic steps or military pressure. The tone remains speculative about consequences and options should negotiations fail.
The text notes a report claiming Senator Tillman discussed the Philippine question "in a logical manner" is mistaken and that Logie and Tillman are strangers. It also hints at political moves by local figures and possible future candidacies and unsettled election talk.
A collection of brief quotations from various papers comment on war, politics, religion and society. Notable items reference South Africa and the Philippines, a Utah figure named Mr. Roberts, and critiques of trusts and public discourse. Also promotes DeWitt's Witch Hazel as a cure for piles.
A family relative recalls a seven year old boy at the late Vice President Hobart’s funeral. The child spoke of hardship and gratitude for Hobart’s care. He pressed white rosebuds on the pall, insisting the vice president would know they came from Johnny. The tale contrasts with other reminiscences of public figures and wartime recollections.
The town page reports Lulu May Neller suing husband Harry Neller for divorce claiming neglect during illness and failure to support. Other items note a fire caused by a defective cupola at a local foundry, a pair of robberies near the Paxton post office, and various civic notices including corporate incorporations and upcoming bids.
Prof C A Briggs argues that the pulpit has lost appeal as a primary instructor with the rise of the daily and weekly press and cheap books. He notes brief, crisp sermons are favored and legislative committees replace public discussion, leading to declining church attendance and preference for home reading. Appletons Popular Science Monthly February.
Barry Thurston Peck argues that the current decade produced little lasting literature. He notes Stevenson's late career, Henry James, Howells, and American fiction fail to reach enduring standards. He cites once-popular titles like Ben Hur and Trilby as no longer remembered.
A collage of maritime verse and domestic snippets blends seafaring romance with a humorous dialogue. Reflections on love steering through storms juxtapose with a banter between Mrs. and Mr. Smith about marriage. The passage ends with light irony on cigarettes and cannon balls.
Mrs F W Flanner returns from Chicago while W S Hubbard plans a California trip this week. Luncheon for whist club and many receptions to follow at English's hotel and other homes. Kappa Gamma alumnae host a reception. various card parties and entertainments scheduled through the week to support church and school funds.
The speaker recounts a man who justifies domestic harm by claiming he rarely hurts his wife and that no damage occurs as long as she can endure it. The dialogue reflects minimization of violence and a skewed sense of acceptable behavior.
A collage of quips from newspapers mocks Senator Beveridge delaying 2 caveat filings and jokes about a self-feeling furnace. It also notes Boer Bible markers for marksmanship, a local school class topic about Julia Morrison James, and calls for juror physical exams in long criminal trials.
The poem celebrates a likable man who values kindness, humility, and equality. A separate notice reports Mrs. Elizabeth Williams, plaintiff in a $15,000 damage suit against a street car company and a Monon railroad, died from injuries after a Monon switch engine struck a car in Fortville Indiana. post mortem results are not disclosed.
The Grand stock company opened to a large crowd with Daly's Frou Frou led by Miss Shannon and strong supporting turns by Kolker Macy LaVerne and Sheldon. Park presented Hoyt's Milk White Flag to a large audience with Little Chip and Effie Anita Laurence delivering popular specialty turns. The Irwin brothers burlesques at the Empire offered a fair show with Louise's act and modest humor.
The Hawyville sage comments on past violence noting Hi Meeker beat his wife about a year ago and describing it as a severe incident that led to a confrontation the day Baye intervened. The remarks reflect on recurring abuse and community reactions.
Trustee Benjamin Morgan of Perry town Ship attempted to board a Greenwood car on the wrong side and struck a trolley pole, suffering a scalp wound Monday evening.
Funeral services for Robert E. Edwards who died January 23 in New Mexico will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. from 3138 West Washington Street.
A committee representing Versailles citizens convened Monday at Engen to discuss local issues and next steps. Details are limited due to fragmented OCR text.
Provisional commander Maj Harold C Magrew forms the first Indiana command of Spanish war veterans to be titled Gen John Poland command Col Harry B Smith of the 158th Indiana volunteers named senior vice commander to serve until the organization and general election.
Roger Sherman of 117 E Eleventh Street, described as deaf dumb and mentally weak, was found frightening boys and women in the Stevenson building on Monday. He has a fondness for street car rides and had stolen iron work. He was placed in a car and ridden until dropped off.
Difforil Waters sues Caroline Schaub owner of the building and Consumers Gas Co for 2000 dollars alleging injuries from a gas explosion at the corner of Massachusetts Avenue and North Street last July.
Mary Dugan sues the Indianapolis gas company for 15000 dollars claiming a sidewalk shut off box on West Norwood Junior Street stuck up and caused her to stumble and suffer severe injuries.
The school board will receive bids Wednesday at noon for the purchase of bonds valued at $100,000 at 2 percent interest. The bonds mature in 1827 with the remainder due the following year.
Deputy auditor Fred Shep ard’s figures show 46,687 school children in Marion county with 39,166 in Indianapolis. It costs 13 dollars per child to run the schools each year.
The new telephone company has settled the $3,000 due to the city on January 1, completing the semiannual payment required by the franchise.
Oliver Ity was shot Saturday night by Sem Spaulding a colored man. He is holding his own at City hospital and doctors expect his recovery.
Prof. Tripler liquid air inventor will lecture in Indianapolis next week and advocate a plant in Indianapolis to start a new movement.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.