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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1900
Page
4
The Sun announces advertising rates and terms available at the office for dealers and businesses. Subscription rates are listed: outside city three dollars annually, suburban six months at 1.56, and city per month at three dollars. Communications should be addressed to the editor or business manager at 626 880 The Sun Indianapolis Indiana.
The piece argues sidewalks belong to the people and criticizes selective enforcement of curb space. It cites Mrs Zener and downtown hotels as examples of authorized or unauthorized protrusions and questions if city authorities apply the law impartially. The column mocks the puritanic tone of enforcement and hints at a broader backlash against city favorites.
The piece rails against Hanna and Mark Flynn in the Bryan era, arguing Hanna’s influence taints administration plans from the Philippines to Cuba. It claims removing Hanna would be a blessing but acknowledges Ohio’s hold on power and urges voters to back Bryan electors to deny Hanna’s grip.
A local councilman voices opposition to the plan for hitter boxes ahead of a contract vote, saying he will gather business leaders' views. The Bun reports many businessmen surveyed oppose the boxes. Aguinaldo family birth names prompt light note, while Republican and Democratic political jabs fill the page with partisan humor and sharp satire on conventions and platforms.
The piece criticizes the Boxer rebellion’s manpower claim as oversized, mocks Bryan’s boasts, and likens Republican rhetoric to a patent medicine almanac. It notes the revived St. Louis street car strike as unfortunate and argues for compulsory arbitration. It also laments Superintendent Quigley’s absence shrinking Indianapolis police morale.
The present city administration asserts that laws ought to be enforced with discrimination. This stance highlights a controversial view on equal protection and governance.
A compact aphoristic meditation on character over circumstance by Winifred Black. It argues that environment or heredity shape little, while a person’s will and effort define destiny, urging readers to seize opportunity and reshape life despite odds.
Peter S. Cook aged 73 died Monday evening at Fletcher's sanatorium after being taken there Sunday. A well known Indiana preacher who established several churches in Indianapolis, he resided at 14115 Washington St. He built the house in 1873. The body will be sent to Dublin, Indiana for burial.
A collage of tall tales and anecdotes from early 20th century newspapers. Features Glen Miller the U S marshal in Utah recalling Pete Curry’s prison escape era, Dr McAllister and a misrouted Elizabeth train stop, Booker T Washington telling a ferry joke, Treves in South Africa, King of Sweden sharing tea at a palace, and Mark Twain’s telephone miscommunication with a famed preacher, all reflecting everyday humor and remarkable memory.
The New York Sun notes a gyp sies convention at St Joseph Michigan and predicts an anti imperialist gathering in Indianapolis. It quips that delegates will appoint themselves and represent only themselves, highlighting a self serving political caricature.
A brief note from Mrs. JL H Warvel of Pulaski County to her son Saige Philj Inc includes a $36 amount referenced in the message. The fragment indicates a family communication and a monetary detail within a local context.
A humorous verse portrays a pompous, fat man riding in a car. He dominates space with an oversized presence, refuses to move aside, and exudes blunt, haughty charm. The speaker expresses playful envy and frustration through exaggerated, comic imagery.
A compilation of opinions from Philadelphia Detroit and New York papers on Adlai Ewing Stevenson. It notes his record as vice president earning respect and his alignment with or against civil service reformers and silver policy while pairing with Bryan and contrasting with Roosevelt.
Lurid scene unfolds as picnickers gather at Hammond's grove for a nature watching outing. A beer keg scandal triggers temperance talk while the keg yields only water after boys hide it with ice and carpet. The crowd's mood shifts from merriment to staged refilling.
The sample column blends editorials from Detroit Free Press and Minneapolis Times. It contrasts Grover Cleveland era attire humor with political speculation on Towne vs Stevenson and Roosevelt and Bryan dynamics, while Chicago Inter-Ocean comments on China and U S action. It notes Roosevelt and Bryan as the era's two most popular figures and contrasts their temperaments.
Gasoline explosion at 536 S. Hli nolisst. prompts fire department response with no loss reported. Local Republicans denounce compulsory gas meters. Battery A I N G inspected for encampment prep. Company H reorganized with Conlon as captain and Draper Jr. as first lieutenant. Civic club meets at Seventh Presbyterian church with mayor and officials billed to speak. Nathan Morris sails to supervise transport of Julius H. Pratt’s body. Obscene letters case leads to bond release. Marion prohibitionists back national convention. clergy speakers attend. Judge Baker awards $7500 against B&O for Robert Ray death due to train lack of oversight. Louis A. Coleman named receiver for Manufacturers gas land improvement. John O. Roach insolvency suit presented. G A R officers to Franklin for diamond badge presentation. Congressman Overstreet to meet each county committeeman. Wheel accident injures Mrs. Nelson Hoover. Zella Leighton returns from China voyage. DePauw suit against glass company to be dismissed after stock sale. Grand jury indicts William M. Shortridge again for perjury. Rev James H. Washington and Mrs. Silas Jones indicted for fraud. Less Breeding cited in burglary. James Douglas charged with assault and battery intent.
The column notes Mrs Union B Hunt returning from Union City and Mr and Mrs W E English departing for Atlantic City. Supt and Mrs J F Quigley travel east for weeks, James Murdock and daughter sail for Europe, and George Dickson Samuel Rauh and Mr and Mrs Fred Dickson return from Europe. Mrs Robert Geddes hosted a garden party with Miss Parker of Terre Haute as guest. Franklin and Mrs J Armstrong celebrate a golden wedding with many out of town visitors.
A new lodge started by A D Streight circle members of the G A R after disbanding the old group Friday night. Department president Jenny Irwin of New Albany presented the charter. Officers elected include Caroline Bank as president Ella Roach senior vice president Clarissa Watts junior vice president Fanny McAllister treasurer and Mary Bicknell chaplain. The circle has not yet adopted a name and will meet at 278 Delaware St.
Rev. M. J. A. Coutld, a priest, wed Miss Georgia Perler from Ontario, Canada. The ceremony occurred Monday at the French Baptist church in WORCERTER, Mass, conducted by Rev. St. James. Perler eluded her parents to marry here.
A collage of editorial snippets from South Bend to Fort Wayne reflects partisan fervor. Lines attack or defend Democrats, critique currencies in the Philippines, and mock populist platforms. Names and places include South Bend, Muncie, Terre Haute, Crawfordsville, Marion, and Fort Wayne.
A fragmented health ad fragment mentions a laxative as a remedy. It references a product tone and suggests consumer caution while noting unclear context and possible promotional language.
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