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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1901
Page
4
The Sun details office addresses and telephones at THE SUN Building 123 and 125 East Ohio Street. It lists subscription prices for six months in advance 1.59 and per year 3.00 plus requests to notify the office of changes or subscriptions via phone 880.
A Broad Ripple park crowd turned into a dangerous panic as thousands rushed to return home, injuring several. Cars ran nonstop for hours, with bystanders blaming the streetcar line for the surge and critics calling for patience and decency amid the crush.
The Board of works may reject high bids for municipal lighting and re advertise sealing bids on July 15. Critics argue the board could favor Home heating and lighting Co by sidelining competitors or advancing a lower bid after initial results. The outcome rests on whether bids are opened publicly and if favoritism appears in the process.
The piece argues July 4 shows fewer deadly incidents since 1900 and calls for a calmer celebration. It notes more people alive, cites reduced life insurance costs, and urges Indianapolis to prohibit large torpedoes and giant firecrackers to improve public health and the city’s image.
The city clerk openly admits enforcing laws by convenience, arguing the council should examine the office. Critics warn Geckler’s management could become Marion county’s most powerful instrument of political corruption. The piece also critiques party platforms, public awareness of charity board failures, and calls for reform in interurban franchising and infrastructure debates. The column blends editorial opinion with snippets from other papers.
The German American teachers association schedules its four day convention at the German House next week. Union services are planned at First and Second Presbyterian churches in July. Rev. R. B. Clark of Gosh en N Y preaches Sunday morning and evening. Col W R Holloway notes Beveridge’s favorable impression on top officials in St Petersburg.
A collage of remarks from Ed Hunt Fred Shepard Clark Dr Young Billingsley Hugh McGowan E H Porter J E McDonald Rev Milburn Sid Conger Moses Larry Quincey Myers Dick Langsdale Sol Hathaway W B Stewart W B Clarke Police Captain Dawson Harry Smith Joseph Irwin Milton Hayworth George Bingham Dr George Edenwarter Jerry Ribble F A Morrison and Attorney General Taylor. They discuss tobacco taste politics weather health insanity reform and local governance with opinions on dispensary records and public notices.
A Hot Weather Song contrasts a hot day with suffering workers in heat and sweatshops. The speaker, while grumbling about warmth, reflects on stokers and sewing girls enduring extreme conditions, expressing gratitude to God for personal relief. The poem blends social awareness with gentle humor.
Miss Parafine asks why she is considered pretty while Mr. Grouchman replies in a joking tone about the world being full of jolliers. The exchange showcases playful banter between two unnamed speakers.
In a tense scene Silas Fodder admits opposing his children's marriage while declaring he will not forgive. The groom asserts his stance and vows to avoid reconciliation as he and Mandy plan to move to Jasper township and warns of buckshot if ever seen near the couple.
Rev T J Villers and daughter visit Virginia while Miss Kate Smith hosts a trolley party for Miss Jeannette Judson. L A Ketcham hosts a luncheon for Miss Sue Ketcham of New York. Albert Metzler and George Steffin plan a trip to Cleveland and Buffalo. Miss Mary Milford and S Elliott Perkins Jr announce a September 11 marriage. In Elkhart Miss N G Collins weds William Baker and in Kokomo Miss Lulu Graffis marries E G Pullen.
W. and Shilling, ex recorder, and his bondsmen abscond as the Marion circuit court awards the county commissioners 2000 dollars plus costs. The suit seeks 3687 dollars for allegedly illegally retained fees. Attorneys challenge the 1891 fee law as constitutional for county recorders. they also claim E. B. Pugh, the then prosecuting attorney, should have prosecuted.
Peter Kealing’s heirs sold the building on the point at Maryland street and Virginia avenue to G. D. Maas for $18,000. Eleanor Y. Hord purchased 216-220 Indiana avenue from F. M. Talbott for $17,500. F. W. Spacke bought 836-838 S Meridian street and plans a three story business block and flat.
Frank J. Cheney a senior partner of F. J. Cheney & Co. swears the firm will pay one hundred dollars for each untreatable catarrh case. The oath dated December 6, 1896, before A. W. Gleason, Notary Public, Toledo Ohio. The cure is taken internally and targets blood and mucous surfaces. Testimonials offered. Hall's Family Pills advertised as best.
Tickets go on sale July 6 to 8 and good until July 15 with extension to September 1 1901. Round trip fare is one fare plus $2. Special reclining chair car and coach train leaves Indianapolis 11 35 am Monday July reaching Detroit 10 10 pm. From Detroit travelers can visit lake and river points Niagara Falls or Buffalo exposition. Contact Pennsylvania or Wabash agents or W W Richardson D P A Pennsylvania Lines Indianapolis.
A collection of editorial quips and political remarks from multiple papers including South Bend Tribune Salem Democrat Shelbyville Republican Columbus Republican and Muncie Herald expressing views on Ike Bryan Hanna independence and election politics with wry humor.
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