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Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 07, 1900

Page

4

Sun Building and Postal Notice for Readers and Advertisers

Daily newspaper notice from The Sun announces publication details including office address at 125 East Ohio Street, subscription rates for outside city readers, and advertising contacts. It requests subscribers report delivery issues by calling Sun telephone 880 and directs communications to the editor or business manager.

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Society column ragged with class and love across lines

A Sun article defends inclusive views of society noting a brakeman and a saloonkeeper’s daughter can marry with the same dignity as wealthy heirs. It argues true society stands for character over money and condemns a narrow, money driven use of the term.

Henry Ss. Fraser Brandman Fraser Jand Great Law Foundation

Bryan's Gall Shows Bryan Domination Over Party Platform

The text argues William Jennings Bryan subordinates personal feeling to party will yet acts as a dominant force, dictating the platform and even nominating himself. It portrays Bryan as surpassing the party boss in authority, a spectacular display of political power that leaves Mr. Hill and others speechless.

David Be, Hin Bryan Jemon Kansas City Mr. Hill McKinley Congress Philadelphia Joe Mitchell Chapple National Magazine St. Louis Wm. J. Bryan Mr. Chapple William J. Bryan William McKinley Omaha World- Herald Edwin Booth Chicago Billy Bryan William J

Hill and the 16 to 1 Democratic Platform

An editorial condemns D B Hill in the vice presidency as a potential Senate presider over a free silver law and predicts defeat for Democrats in November. It argues the 16 to 1 plank and a populist demopoplican mix threaten the party, urging reform and noting Hill’s fatigue with farm life.

Hill United States Senate

Papers Weigh In On The 1900 Campaign Contenders

Excerpts from editorials across major papers cite Roosevelt as disciplined yet fiery, praise Morton for invention, and note shifting party norms on the vice presidency. Commentators assign blame and credit to Congress for policy formation and warn against imperialism and trusts while urging adherence to constitutional law.

Political chatter across papers on Roosevelt and party clashes

A chorus of editorials from multiple papers mocks politics around Roosevelt, Philippines independence, and party splits. References include Mr. Roosevelt on his western trip and the 1896 Kansas City convention with mention of David B. Hill and the Populists.

Ice Trust Peru United States Philadelphia Crawfordsville Journal Minese Star Roosevelt Anderson Bulletin Muncie David B. Hill Kansas City Terre Haute Tribune

Heat Strikes Couple at Loganport Street Home

Weigand Elversizer a street sweeper at 2 Logansport Street collapsed from heat. His wife was later found prostrated on the floor after also being overcome by heat and unable to call for help.

Weigand Elversizer Logansport

Prominent Box Ad Promises Convenient Candy Cathartic

An old ad touts Cascarets Candy Cathartic as a handy box for ladies purses or a gentleman’s pocket. The copy claims it prevents discomfort and offers druggist availability with prices listed.

Kansas City at the 1900 convention shows crowd control and wit

The Kansas City police manage crowd safety at hotels and elevators while observers describe city hospitality and propriety. A lively mix of anecdotes follows, including jokes about eastern visitors, trolley gates, and quotes from editors and political figures at a St. Louis era convention.

Kansas City City Philadelphia

Citizens quotes reflect local concerns and views across Indianapolis

A collage of statements from John Blue to Frank Hendricks presents opinions on beer picnics roadhouses public rights and freedoms city governance rail operations and the workforce. The remarks touch on elections media access civil order and legal matters shaping Indianapolis life.

John Blue Indianapolis W. CG. Ela J. H. Talbott John Grant The Street Railway Company

Sunday Church Services List With Times and Clergy

Churches and pastors listed for Sunday worship across denominations. Times include 10 45 a m and additional services at various locations such as Christchurch First Presbyterian and Tabernacle Presbyterian.

First Presbyterian M. L. Haines

Neely May Leave Republican Party Over Protection Stance

Washington Post quotes Hon. Charles F. W. Neely denouncing the party in disgust. He views Protection as sham, suggesting possible desertion from the Republican ranks.

Charles F."w. Neely Republican ‘Party Washington Post

Residents Use Up Fireworks and Miss July Celebration

Residents of Shipshewana report exhausting all their fireworks last Saturday night and consequently being unable to celebrate July events as planned.

Shipshewana

Pulchritude in the 1896 Democratic Vice Presidential Field

The New York Sun ranks candidates for vice president by looks noting Benjamin Franklin Shively Jim Ham Lewis John Jacob Lentz John Warwick Daniel Bath House John Carter Harrison and others as pulchritudinous but crowns Col Jim Guffey of Pennsylvania as the peerless and matchless selection.

Benjamin Franklin Shively Indiana Jim Ham Lewis Washington Bryan John Warwick Daniel Virginia New York David Bennett Hill Bath House John Chicago Carter Harrison Cook County Charlie Towne Col Mose Wetmore St. Tuouis Jim Guffey Pennsylvania Bryan and Guffey New York Sun

The Weed and the Vine A Parable in Verse

A short poem casts a garden quarrel as a parable about self pity and excuses. A weed named Never-had-a-show talks with a pea vine, listing leaves with names like Just-wait-awhite and Mister I-don’t-care while the vine rebukes the weed for its failings. The exchange ends with a childlike reprimand and a reflection on vanity.

Weather Heat Stirs Anxious Banter In Street Encounter

A overheated street scene features a man arguing that 115 degree shade heat proves it is hot enough for both. A neighbor reacts with silence as tensions rise and a passerby jots notes. Intermittent dialogue includes a young wife and a tattooed man reading a protest song.

City Life highlights and local incidents

Supt Quigley gets a two week vacation from the Board of Safety. A Broad Ripple Co E outing drew a good crowd. Eva Shantz speaks at Central Christian Church as Quayle Hunter and Orcutt preach. Harvey Wells fights with Abe Jacobs. Wells jailed for $20. Dobyns funeral set at Southport Methodist Church. two Indianapolis children left behind. Boss barbers press Sunday noon openings. Russell vows to defy arrest. Maggie Farrell May Walker charged with cruelty to Harrison Sanders. Nonpartisan league plans to press Fairbanks on a soldier pension bill.

Quigley Board of Safety Co. E Broad Ripple Eva M. Shantz Central Christian Church Quayle Hunter Orcutt Harvey Wells W. Washington St Abe Jacobs Abe Wells John B. Dobyns Southport Southport Methodist Church Indianapolis A. Morgan John Dobyns T. A. Goodwin Russell Virginia Ave Supreme Court Maggie Farrell May Walker Harrison Sanders Torbett St Political League Court House Kirby Smith J. W. Oliver B. F. Mecum Senator Fairbanks Congress

Youths Rob Church in Vestment Closet Theft

A boy stole from Assumption church Friday and was caught ransacking the vestment closet with a cap pistol for protection. Father Weber declined to press charges. Earlier, other youths swiped church candles and held a torchlight procession.

Father Weber Assumption Catholic Church

Baked Herself Instead of Pies

Chicago dispatch reports nine year old Caroline Artemus built a fire in the back yard to make mud pies Friday afternoon. Her dress caught fire and she burned to death.

Chicago Caroline Artemus

Caution on Bromo Versus Bromide in Cold Remedy

Advertises Laxative Bromo-Quinine Tablets claiming the old standard cold cure works in one day. Warns buyers to ensure the label reads Bromo and not Bromide and notes the product price of 26 cents at all druggists.

Hall F.J. Cheney &Co Props Toledo F.J. Cheney Oir Wrer & Truax Sts Xinnann & Manvin Dragaists Geth Ail Dees Ota Hails Pills Axe

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