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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1900
Page
6
An article outlines China as the Middle Kingdom with names such as Chung Kwok and Ta-Tsin-Kwoh. It compares China’s geography, provinces, capitals, and walls to U S borders, noting provinces with walls, garrisons, and population ranges while describing imperial rule and divine-right succession.
The article explains that the Chinese emperor is checked by the constitution and laws, with the Censorate able to critique conduct. Dr Williams notes the code is not cruel overall, though some laws use terrorem and harsher penalties to allow mercy within legal bounds.
In Pittsburg July 3 dull times at coke works in the Connellsville region have led to layoffs of single men. Married workers are kept for trade and wages, while single men rush to marry quickly to avoid summer layoffs. News of arrivals from the old country triggers a rush of suitors at each depot. Some girls are brought over for marriage purposes, while others marry quickly once offered a proposal.
A laundryman recalls a very busy week when country folks sent many shirts to town laundries. He notes July 4 as a major occasion and observes that country towns sent in baskets full of laundered shirts, with country boys often sending most of their wardrobes.
A downtown soda shop employee recalls a popular milk punch mixed with two ounces of whisky. He notes the proprietor halted its sale amid police fears, while asserting that stronger liquor could be obtained at many soda fountains if sought.
The Busy Bee candy store proprietor parades a hollow long box imitating a cannon cracker filled with candy. He carries it onto the sidewalk and lights it, clearing the street in minutes as crowds flee and women cover their ears from the loud report.
Full regular dinner and 2c lunch offered at the St Charles hotel by Charles Mueller Schoen proprietor McCreast opposite Union station.
C Pleschner offers harness laprobes whips and flynets at low prices. Cash or payments accepted. Located at 313 East Washington Street.
Charleston and Return via C H D RK R National Educational Association Meeting tickets sold July 3 5 6 and 8 with final return limit September 1. Cheap rates liberal stopover privileges diverse routes without extra cost send for illustrated pamphlet R P Algeo D P A.
A personally conducted party departs Indianapolis at 2 45 p m on Thursday July 5 with return fare listed as 14 65. For details contact Mrs Kate Appiegate 494 N Illinois St Miss Julia Ashley 1202 Ash St Miss Della Grown 523 Lord St Rev W V Wheeler 3119 Broadway or R P Algeo 2) W Washington St
Dr B F Bye formerly at 227 N Ilinota street has moved his downtown office to 408 N Ulinote at northeast corner Both telephone numbers 19%
The Virginia relief camp report from Viramgam documents nearly 6 million India famine relief workers, with daily increases and cholera outbreaks. It describes harsh unsheltered conditions, a vast labor tank project paid at four cents a day, and harsh local officials. An American missionary visits the camps while a native administrator runs the poorhouse amid mass deaths. The article notes future philanthropy plans to support orphans for three years after past famine efforts.
Train offer lists $5 Chicago round trip with sale June 26 27 and return valid to July 5. Monon route advertised with best service. Cincinnati and return $3.30 and Dayton and return $3.20 with tickets sold July 3 4 and final return by July 5.
Tickets sold to points within a specified mileage radius at a single fare for round trips. Valid July 3 and 4 with final return by July 5. Tickets issued by Via C, H, and D railroads for holiday travel.
Viac H and D Ry offers July 4 excursions using Monon route. Tickets sold to points within 200 miles at July 5.
The report lists round trip prices to Chicago Dayton and Columbus with July 3 4 ticket sales and a July 5 return limit. It notes Decatur to Indianapolis special trains on July 8 1900 and return times, with a 7 00 am departure from Indianapolis and a 30 cent return detail.
Samuel Farren of Trembley New Jersey keeps a farm monkey that acts as a valued servant. The creature rings the noon dinner bell, gathers chores, waters the well, milks cows, and shouts visitors, serving as watchman and playful companion to workers and horses alike.
In a brief scene, Brown praises Duesseldorfer Beer found in Indianapolis after a travel anecdote in Europe. Brown asserts a strong preference and orders two bottles from a waiter, signaling local pride in the beverage.
A historical timetable fragment lists train services with codes for Sleeper Parlor Char and Dining cars. Times show morning and afternoon runs with notes on Sundays and daily operation.
Incomplete ticker style listing shows times for Anderson admission and matches. Mentions Clev, N.Y. and Boston with mail and limited service. Includes reference to Knickerbocker and a mid afternoon pairing.
Passenger timetable fragment lists Benton Harbor and St Louis routes with arrival and departure times. Includes multiple trains: Benton Harbor express and accommodation trains, St Louis line services, and Peoria Bloomington connections with various morning and afternoon slots.
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