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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1901
Page
2
The Sun announces editorial and business contact details for publication and advertising. It outlines subscription rates for in and outside city readers, with six months at $1.50 and yearly outside city rates at $3.00, and provides office phone numbers and address at 125 E Ohio St Indianapolis.
A terse notice advises readers to contact The Sun office by telephone at 880 or by postal mail to arrange or confirm home delivery. The call mentions both new and old customers and requests prompt notification of any delivery issues.
The Sun notes the superior court ruling on the track elevation ordinance but urges immediate abolition of grade crossings. It argues legislators should fix the issue during the session, stressing public demand and support for removing grade crossings, regardless of method. The piece praises the public’s unity and calls for a rapid, practical solution.
The Sun questions reform headlines at a Kansas reformatory and urges officials to confirm or deny reports. It critiques state politics, mentions Indiana weather, Delaware whipping post abolition, and a looming primary law debate, noting political corruption and legislative enforcement issues.
Word from Bloemfontein reports Andries Wessels, who traveled with the Boer peace commission to General DeWet, was shot by order of DeWet at Klipfontein on January 28 according to a telegraph from Kroffstadt to the military governor.
Tippecanoe representative Marshall again pressed Speaker Artman on extra employee allowances. The senate amended a bill to let either house hire staff, prompting Marshall to seek a resolution of humiliation. Artman rejected the move and Morton's bill to bar mayors from practicing law was recommended for passage.
The county and township busrss committee of the house reports indefinite postponement of Jimmie Cotner's bill repealing the county reform law. Even Democratic members decline to issue a minority report.
Dr. Clark of the City health board believes a letter was sent from the quarantined house at 35 Kentucky Ave with gloves discarded Tuesday. The letter protests the confinement and claims to come from someone inside the dwelling.
In Fort Wayne and Indianapolis circles a drive to remove Judge R S Taylor from the Mississippi river commission is underway. Petitions urge the president to keep Taylor, while supporters of Joe Kealing circulate pleas to replace him.
In a heated senate session on Wednesday, Agnew's resolution to investigate the woman's prison passed after Inman was ruled out of order. Democrats framed the move as a Republican scheme for credit. Amid bedlam Ball moved to adjourn while Gilbert redirected business. The body approved canal plans from Calumet River to Lake Michigan and other measures limiting railroad subsidies, bonding company incorporations, and city court fines to $500.
A joint meeting of the senate finance committee and house ways and means heard state officers push for higher pay. Custodian West seeks $50 for janitors at the state house, up from $45 monthly. Supt. Jones seeks deputy pay rising from $1,200 to $1,800. Adjt gen Gore proposes $1,284.54, disputed as exhausted. Also requested is $1,333.37 for ex Gov Mount’s funeral expenses with bipartisan approval anticipated.
The Indianapolis carnival directors on Wednesday chose H. P. Wasson as president George Bliss as vice president W W Hubbard as secretary H P Smith as assistant secretary and F J Scholz as treasurer A meeting will decide the next carnival date with a preference for May in the spring season
Worth a thought for physical condition minded readers in Indianapolis. Mrs. Valentine Niberger of 337 South Alabama Street reports long kidney trouble improved by Doan's Kidney Pills from Henry J Huder's drug store. Her son also benefited. Sold everywhere price 50 cents Frasier Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents Remember the name Doan's and take no substitute.
Key West report says the revenue cutter McLane seized and towed in the schooners Lily White and Dr. Sykes for smuggling. About 15000 dollars worth of cigars and rum found on Lily White. Crews under arrest. Cutter captain says solid case against both vessels.
The article extols David Belasco as a brilliant manager and director who credits Paine's celery compound for renewed energy after hard work. It claims the remedy strengthens nervous systems, aids dyspepsia and neuralgia, and has saved many from nervous prostration, with broad claims of health benefits for workers and families.
In St Louis on January 31 Mayor Ziegenhein refused to sign a municipal bill approving a $5,000,000 bond issue for the proposed world’s fair. He argued the 3 percent interest for 30 years was excessive and that the city had only agreed to raise $5,000,000 from public subscriptions. His veto is seen as a major setback to the fair project.
Wheat weak with No 2 red varying around 71 to 73 cents in milling freight. new corn steady with multiple white and mixed grades ranging from 26 to 87 percent and 34 to 39 cents. oats and hay also steady with Timothey prices listed. Inspections report small numbers of cars by grade for wheat corn and hay.
Mrs L C Cline plans a February 7 reception while Mrs Harry S New hosted a luncheon on Wednesday in Alonzo G Smith and son head to California for the winter. Mrs John N Carey hosted the third luncheon in a series, and Mrs Knefler will tea Saturday. Mrs B H Izor entertained the Social euchre club Wednesday. Emma Haas and Samuel Weir wed Wednesday noon. reception follows at 408 Minnesota St. First Presbyterian girls host a cake sale Saturday at Ellen Baker’s 1410 N Pennsylvania St. Mrs J A Sutcliffe gave a pretty midweek tea for Mrs Lawrence Crump of Chicago. Pierre Gray hosted a Wednesday reception in the first of a series at Wabash. Margaret A Lord and J W Dickson of Denver married Wednesday morning at the Presbyterian church.
Henry Hengels, chief draughtsman for R T Newberry in Chicago, credits Grape-Nuts with reversing dyspepsia and revitalizing vigor after nine months of intense planning for major projects like Post Tavern and Post Building at Battle Creek. He reports rapid digestive improvement within days and sustained progress since adopting the cereal.
A dense catalog of everyday items offers muslin, oil cloth, glassware, dolls, ribbons, soap, powder, pocketbooks, hatpins, laces, linens, handkerchiefs, belts, sewing supplies, stockings, writing paper, gloves, and underwear with sale prices and quality notes. Numerous items include Wm H Block Co offerings with numerous fabric trims and trimmings described by width and quality.
Local sale advertises box jackets of wood kersey cloth satin lined from 4.95 to 13.75, silk lined suits up to 15, plus one hour sale on dollar wrappers at 58c. The ad lists shoes for ladies and misses, robes, nightwear, gowns, corset covers, infants and children's wear, and yard goods with deep discounts and special lots.
The subscriber Fred Kord gives notice to voters of Seventh ward Center township that he will apply at the Marion county Board of commissioners March term 1901 for a license to sell intoxicating liquors in quantities under five gallons with on premises drinking privilege. The business is at No 550 Washington St in Indianapolis in Ward 7 in a two story brick building fronting south on Washington St and in Wilson's subdivision outlet No 63. He also applies for pool table privileges in the same room.
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