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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1901
Page
4
The Sun lists contact phones for editorial and business offices and states delivery by carrier for six cents weekly. Advertising rates available from the advertising manager. Outside city rates: six months $1.59, per month 2, per year $3.00.
Readers are urged to notify THE SUN office if delivery is missed or irregular. Call 880 with new or old numbers or send a postal notice to ensure uninterrupted service.
At a Logansport meeting of the Ladies of the G A R the group adopted a resolution urging senators and Congress to press the War Department for justice for Col Russell B Harrison. They protest the removal from the army and demand a clear, public explanation and a clean record for the veteran.
The quashing of Huffman's indictment over altering the anti-bitar t rate potassium bill suggests cautious negative notions. It does not prove he did not scratch the bill or that the public was harmed, nor that his character was at odds with the senate.
The Board of works holds back the N Meridian street pavement decision until an asphalt petition is prepared in the form desired by Mr. McGowan and the board. Delay continues as the petition is refined. The prospect for a black pavement looks brighter than a month ago.
The Sun argues North Indianapolis lacks a fire engine and warns against relying solely on water pressure. It stresses fire safety lessons from past experiences and urges provision of emergency equipment for the thriving Indianapolis corner.
Appellate court upholds the vice counsellor's contract but the state auditor objects, arguing public policy forbids firing influential men to mislead the public. The piece critiques special inducements that drive the gullible to follow.
In Honolulu commentary, readers discuss rapid Americanization and allegations that the recent legislature was bribed. The piece notes various activities beyond trade and breweries that sometimes accompany the flag, insisting the flag itself bears no fault.
Residents criticize the temporary brick pavement on Fort Wayne Avenue arguing it will rut and depress more than the old mud and stone. They say a permanent improvement is needed, fearing the street-railway may delay genuine repairs until taxpayers push for action.
The piece portrays Andrew Carnegie touring England, forecasting the nation as the next focal point of global commerce. It suggests his partnership with the United States could avert a financial crisis, while accusing him of harsh, prophetic rhetoric and describing his gift as a prelude to looming upheaval.
County commissioners should hire experts to examine county officers books. It is surprising such a proposition needs supreme court approval. Good commissioners with good experts can keep officials on the straight path. Sharp eyes on county books reassure the public and help ensure bills are paid properly.
The theaters have closed. The street car company offers park attractions to keep minds off this rare weather article.
Councilman Perrott introduced an ordinance to repeal the Parry switch grant to create an issue for the special election in ward 15. The move targets funding or control of the switch project as part of campaign affairs ahead of the ward election.
The city watches the street-car company’s second step on tall open cars and hopes no Chinese wall is needed between Haughville and North Indianapolis.
The board of works has not taken action this week on the bridge issue, leaving the project stalled and drawing concern from local residents and officials. No new timelines or decisions were announced.
Washington reports two more captains, Stephen B. Vernon of Syracuse and Charles S. Perry of Iowa, court-martialed and dismissed for falsely obtaining permission to leave the post. At Annapolis Naval Academy, Cadet Calvin J. Cressy of California was exposed for hazing a fellow cadet by making him stand on his head.
The Baltimore school board, unable to locate a Baltimorean with adequate musical training or executive skill, must hire from outside the city. Indianapolis, a city a quarter the size of Baltimore, supplies the decision, reflecting local talent limitations noted by the Baltimore World.
The hour long town talk covers the Missionary Alliance annual conference at Gospel Tabernacle, revival at People's Church led by Rev. E A Ferguson, and praise from listeners. Meanwhile Geo Meyers and Harvey Stewart were whipped for loitering by order of Judge Daly, and W B DeFoy is held in jail on insanity complaints and assault charges. Grand Drue Ancient Order of Druids elects new leaders. Board of Trade slate announced. A Fletcher Place lecture by Mrs. J R Murphy discusses Survival of African songs and hoodooism in America and the white man’s view of the real coon song.
A colonial miscellany recounts Rio de Janeiro’s easy credit and six month settlements, a Welsh sin eater at funerals, arvel bread gifts in New York funerals, and Archangel’s transformation into a white city under a new Russia plan. It notes stark contrasts in customs, color, and social notions across nations.
H P Wasson backs Col Russell Harrison case and champions victims of injustice. Oliver Reveal suspected of harboring a new secret. Attorney Frank Littleton, longtime Indiana sport advocate, opposes stream pollution by state health board. Frank D Stalnaker recovers from leg injury and hints at a mayoralty sprint.
Compiled quips from major papers note the Dowle backsliding charge, political resignations, campaign chatter and reactions to supreme court decisions. The Topeka Journal cites a trade quip about Dr John Alexander Dowle while Detroit, Denver, and New York papers weigh in on politics and public sentiment.
A humor column recounts a string of social visits with witty vignettes. The narrator describes artistic hosts, tea with missing sugar, and lively tales about first wives, social proprieties, and a deaf miscommunication that ends the afternoon on a light note.
Dan Cupid’s season rings through Rob erts park church Zion church and homes across the city with multiple weddings. Miss Violet Wyon marries Harry E. Kuntzman in Rob erts park church, Rev Charles E Bacon officiating, gowns of white satin and duchess lace. Louise Berger weds Harry H.W. Russe at Zion church, gown of point esprit. Eva Balz weds Dr Alexander White at parental home, they set to live at 2412 E Tenth street. Eugenia Failes and David R Bootes wed at bride’s home with families present, gown white silk mull. Ina C Titus and Woodbury H Day wed in First Methodist Brightwood, bride’s class sang. Adlelia Coe and Anson P Redfield wed at bride’s mother’s home in Talbott avenue. Anna Beyer and James H Biddinger wed at home, gown white organdie. Beatrice McClellan and Harry Hammond wed at home, gown white silk mull. Frank S Hill marries Anna M Curtis in Cincinnati, they will live at 39 E Eighteenth street. Josephine A Greer and Harry G Copeland wed at the bride’s home on Dillon street, they’ll reside at 2514 N Pennsylvania street. State weddings occur in Muncie Dublin Elwood and other Indiana towns with numerous couples listed.
The annuals of Manual training and Shortridge high schools are praised for typographic and decorative quality. Editors Mark Dennis and Ernest Mc Pherson Sims lead volumes from Hollenbeck press. The M T H S focuses on athletics and energetic tone while Shortridge leans toward dreamlike collegiate polish.
The Grand Rapids Press notes he stirred natural history circles by conversing with Balaam. The Buffalo Times adds that after his death it’s believed millionaire William M. Rice of New York was murdered. two Iowa sisters, both widows over 70, supported by washing, are cited as his siblings.
Fremont N Haines is reappointed Montana forest parks supervisor. Bryan speaks at Jackson club in Kansas City denouncing the Supreme Court insular decision and calling the nation an empire. Judge Humphreys in Honolulu fines three attorneys for contempt. Acting Gov Cooper pardons them. Senator Tillman withdraws resignation to Gov McSweeny, with McLaurin offering to resign if Tillman quits and run.
The Marion county horticultural society will stage its annual strawberry show at W. B. Finck's on the Ander son interurban line June 8. Attorney-general Taylor and Frank Johnson will read papers. A picnic dinner is set for noon, with attendees to get off at Shadeland crossing.
A village tale notes that Sally Bronson plans a Maine summer visit after a prior inquiry from relatives. The exchange includes banter from Mandy Meddercorn and the postmaster’s wife about travel timing and a postal reply indicating she will arrive around July.
A friend criticizes the poet's work while the poet replies with gleeful sarcasm. He proclaims plans to fulfill a life long dream of composing sentimental songs. The exchanged quip reveals a playful yet pointed moment between two writers.
Mrs Smithers recalls fear as she learned Bridget struggled in the grasp of a burly policeman after a late return home. The incident highlights a tense moment in an otherwise quiet evening at the Smithers residence.
A fresh passenger questions aggression, and the conductor replies with a punch to the jaw, admitting occasional knocking down. The exchange captures a tense moment on board and raises questions about conduct and safety.
Mrs. Gazzam recalls a tramp stopping them this afternoon while with twins. He asked for a dime. The man’s appearance sparked neighbors to whisper that Mr. Gazzam was an ugly man to be father of such beautiful twins, heightening the awkward scene.
A quirky vignette contrasts two boys near a drug store soda fount. A rosy cheeked youth in a black suit debates buying a soda to save ten cents, while a gaudy plaid clad companion named James flaunts wealth and style. The moral shift hints the cheap skate will grow up, gaining invitations to high society as the other boy remains frugal.
A cluster of editorials from Fort Wayne to Crawfordsville comments on imperial policy, American governance, water quality in Indianapolis, higher education, profanity in Muncie, a horse market famine, automobile forecasts, and sparrow observations, highlighting public opinion and local tone across several papers.
An old box of Cascarets Candy Cathartic is promoted as a budget health aid kept in the home for year round wellbeing. Available from all druggists in 10 25 or 50 cent sizes.
A compact early 20th century street vendor note describes Cascaden brick ice cream sold on the go for five cents. The brief item signals a mobile treat popular with pedestrians. It evokes urban commerce and affordable confections of the era.
Dr. George W. Cook was elected vice president of the American Proctologic Society during the convention in St. Paul.
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