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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1901
Page
4
The Sun lists editorial and business offices with old and new telephone numbers and wartime style mail handling. It details subscription rates outside the city at six months for 1.50 and per year for 3.00, urges notifying the office if delivery fails, and offers advertising rates via the manager.
City authorities are urged to ban the dynamite cracker and railroad torpedo due to danger to passengers and property. Reports describe nerve destruction, car damage, and public inconvenience from their use or sale within city limits.
The Old Lady of the Circle recalls the 125 year old declaration of independence and notes its continued resonance while hinting at conflicting interpretations among the public. The records accuse Justice J P Lockman of doing less work yet earning equal pay and belonging to the so called insanity trust with lucrative returns and ornate embroidery.
Paragraphs mock a proposed work on legal fees and careers while reporting a bungled event at the Columbus barracks. Two uniformed men and two guns settle a love quarrel as umpire Death calls it a draw. Trolley poles gain green paint amid city politics and hints of mistrust toward the clerk’s office.
Fragmentary OCR expresses concern over excessive patriotism and a feared surveillance by an “insanity trust.” It suggests the Sentinel fears Filipinos enjoyed July 4 and hints at leadership by Juckmeyer plus broad mistrust of Russian “Justice.”
The piece accuses council members of cowardice for delaying a Board of Works rail contract and calls for decisive action. It warns that politicians fearing campaigns should not be re-elected and urges defenders to vote on the contract's merits rather than yield to money or influence.
Francis B Wheaton an engineer from Washington visits Indianapolis to inspect the federal building site. He notes the eastern view favors granite and praises the architect s judgment. A limestone belt delegation should press Senators and Congressman Overstreet or even visit Washington with samples of Rudolph Schwarz s argued best building stone.
A terse set of cautions advises self restraint and vigilance. It urges silence avoidance of noise and intoxication, warns against zealotry or excessive sobriety, and recommends good sleep while asking friends to monitor for disappearance.
The piece notes Emperor William may order an American vessel while newspaper antics unfold in Cleveland Detroit and Santiago Cuba. It mentions a heat wave city newspaper price wars, a light Fourth in Cuba, and hints at observers like Bob Fitzsimmons and J Pierpont Morgan amid playful gossip.
The Frankfort city council faces a patient public, as Judge John H. Baker is chosen to succeed Judge Wood. Baker is praised as an able jurist and honest man, with broad support from Indiana residents. Oil discovery in Indian Territory prompts concerns about exploitation of native lands. Beer tax cut sparks questions on glass sizes and public consumption. The Rummage party, seen as a tool of democracy, faces criticism over leadership and funding.
John Wifer of Dubois county was killed by lightning on his porch. Frank Landes aged 65 collapsed and died while hoeing corn near Greencastle. Simon Pfeil a Wabash tailor fatally prostrated. James Flowers near Pendleton suffered a furstroke while working in the fields. Mrs. Lucy Carpenter died at the Lafayette soldiers homes from prostration.
Wes Stout led in Terre Haute on Thursday as Carrie B captured the 2:80 pace and Rex S&S won the 2:22 pace. In Frisco Jack Moffatt suffered a left arm injury while George Gardiner won the purse in a split decision. In New York John Flanagan threw the hammer 175 feet 4½ inches to break a four foot barrier. Hoyt completed 50 motor paced miles in 90:02 but was disqualified for fouling. Anderson driving club matinee races drew 4,000 spectators. Ten thousand attended the Pan American athletic games in the stadium Thursday. Mellor Yonkers won the MILL mile Marathon with Davis Ontario Indian second.
The Board of works advertises sealed bids for municipal lighting on July 15 amid talk of bias toward the Home heating and lighting company run by Crawford Fairbanks Sam Rauh Edward Hawkins. Whispers of bid manipulation arise as Charley Stuckmeyer obtained bids for the waste paper box contract and the board may reject all bids to favor the Home company.
A humorous poem fragment explores themes of resilience and courage with light satire. The speaker recalls past skepticism about hell on earth and admits a changed outlook, noting a high June thermometer as proof. A second piece mocks fear with a balloon ascent joke and a railroad switchman who avoids risk.
The Sage mocks a young man returning home from the city to flaunt wealth with five months of savings. He wears fine clothes, rents the best rig, and acts superior to old acquaintances. Then he heads back to continue saving for another trip next year.
A fat passenger asks about travel for health while a run-down man replies he is the advance agent of the Star vaudeville company traveling ahead for the act.
In a lively exchange, Maj Scabbard is praised as a remarkable teller whose stories make readers feel a cold thrill. The dialogue playfully highlights his chilling storytelling prowess.
A servant recalls an American gentleman who asked for three collieries and five railroads, claiming the visit was no consequence while noting the buyer’s bold claim. The exchange highlights an audacious request attributed to the visitor.
A Toledo dealer refused to sell a toy pistol to a boy without parental consent. The Topeka Journal says Quay keeps the senate seat for six more years. The Detroit Free Press calls for severe punishment for bank wreckers. Shelbyville artesian well pipeline to the sanitarium aims to be a health resort in about two months.
A boy startled Big Ben the lion by showing a mirror, causing a frightening roar and cage melee. The piece also recounts affectionate giraffes, and Hannibal the fierce elephant who once carried a fallen keeper to safety with his tusks, as told by Clifford Howard and a Boston Transcript note.
The Crawfordsville Sunday Star mocks the Indianapolis Sentinel as a poor democratic paper led by political harpies and lacking editorial and news merit. It accuses the paper of distributing free editions to sustain its circulation and denounces its professionalism.
Carrie Nation's platform collapsed after she finished speaking in Crawfordsville injuring her leg and causing minor injuries to several bystanders. Panhandle field day drew about 1500 visitors to Logansport, with Clarence Beard winning the Dublin road race time and top prize. Senator Fairbanks spoke at Winona while Pendleton staged greased pig and greasy pole events. Boone County celebrated at Zion's Park as George Black's eight year old son featured in an ensuing note.
Attorney-general Taylor states the secretary of state must not attack foreign corporations filing articles of association in Indiana. He explains the secretary’s duty is to examine articles and affidavits and issue certificates if face‑value legality supports them. Prosecution can challenge later via quo warranto if powers exceed Indiana law.
A crowded Sunday car scene from Broad Ripple park features four boys showing off with flashy clothes and jokes. A sharp passerby lampoons Russell with a curling iron joke drawing laughter and scorn from riders as March is said to enter lion like and depart lamb like.
A big crowd gathered at Fairview park for a fireworks show. A powder accident at Anderson left a man badly injured and possibly near death. William Parker of Marion sustained a palm wound from revolver discharge amid the celebration. The display included a Chinese mandarin piece and thousands of firecrackers.
Dr. A B Light a longtime North Vernon physician died on Thursday after many years of service. He was known for his medical practice and community involvement in the town.
A Chicago Tribune note portrays Gen. Lawton as fearless and relentless, starting campaigns with no care for his own meals. He stashed ham sandwiches in pockets to eat on the march while pushing his troops hard, yet he cared deeply for his men and their comfort.
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