This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 14 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1900
Page
4
The notice outlines publishing terms for The Sun including daily except Sunday delivery, second class mail at the post office, carrier delivery across the city, and pricing details. Advertising and business communications are directed to the manager or editor with subscription rates listed for outside city services.
For any reason to receive THE SUN regularly from your carrier bay, you will confer a favor by at once notifying this office. Call tele phone 880, new or old, or send a postal to THE SUN.
The Sun endorses the Press assertion that in a two candidate race for Congress only one winner is possible. It argues the claim is inevitable and cites history and the congressional directory to support the proposition. The piece staunchly supports the Press’s verdict and invites debate from skeptics.
A local audit warns the board of works and franchise promoters aim to rush hot water franchises with minimal public scrutiny. Critics fear hidden agendas and demand vigilance against manipulation of council votes and gas meter disputes.
The Sun questions the Paris World’s Fair purpose and alleges it mocks a long-time Indianapolis resident Samuel Eureka Morss. It accuses city officials of financial negligence, cites plain figures, and comments on the Democratic ticket and Mayor Taggart’s finances with a satirical tone.
The piece extols Indiana’s military contributions history from the Revolution to the Spanish War. It notes 4,585 soldiers in Mexican conflict, 208,367 in the Civil War, 7,200 in the Spanish War, and 4,800+ Indi anians recruited at Indianapolis since 1895. It praises Indianapolis offices and calls Bryan’s anti militarism stance in Indiana misguided.
A quirky collection of vignettes and verse sketches. It features Wah Woo and Ah Wah Ping spotting distant soldiers amid comic exchanges about luck and fame. The sketches move through witty exchanges, moral lines, and light humor with a nostalgic tone.
The council voted Monday to authorize the city administration to draw 37000 for July expenses. The arrangement funds monthly, aiming to increase oversight and deter mismanagement while warning off ambitious politicians who tamper with the tax levy. Ex Congressman Conn’s career is noted for odd actions and a low Hanna standard.
The St Paul Dispatch notes Henry A. Johnson, former Republican representative from Indiana, shifted to Bryanism after opposing the Spanish War. It argues his antiwar stance cost him reelection, and he now accepts imperialism to stay aligned with party unity, risking financial stability for consistency. It cites the Hawaii flag incident to warn against abandoning acquired islands.
The Sentinel refused to repeat the claim that the missing $30,000 park fund was spent on park purposes, labeling the assertion ridiculous and lacking nerve.
A sharp editorial note claims Conn abandoned the democracy and accuses republican trust makers of not embracing brass, signaling a political critique of party alignment and influence.
A provocative remark claims imminent violence by police against anarchists, portraying a looming crackdown as a grim necessity. The statement frames law enforcement actions as targeted against a political group, suggesting widespread state oppression without detailing incidents or charges.
A Waterbury man twice harms himself and his wife after hearing voices and religious phrases. A Virginia doctor’s duel legacy is recalled with Gen Pryor. A Georgia veteran stacks a grave pile of trinkets, and a Pittsburgh boy’s stomach whistle earns concern. A Nashville party gathers 21 women over 70, averaging 74 years.
In a series of harsh passages the papers condemn New Orleans public safety practices, comparing the city’s violence to mob rule and racial killings. The critics link lawlessness to bloodshed and exclude safe treatment of Black people and Christians abroad.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.