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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1901
Page
4
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The Sun reports many Indiana and other state graduates seeking newspaper jobs, many with poor grammar and long resumes. Four letters are well written, six misspell, two long dissertations, and several boast about English professors. The paper supports continued student chances but urges educators to teach basics and practical writing for the public.
The four year in determinate sentence and parole law yields progress, per Secretary Butler of the State board of charities. The report notes only 16 percent of paroled prisoners fail, while many reform and cease being dependents, proving the law makes dependents save and earn members of society.
A local brewer says the weather has been too cold for beer and too warm for whisky, a remark that mirrors general indifference to the city campaign. He notes the city committees’ chairmen should confer with Wappenhans on strategy.
The lakes are gradually disappearing in Indiana and the streams are being surrendered to factory refuse. Piscator will soon have no other species of fish to amuse him than the human.
A walk from Meridian street to the fair grounds along Fall Creek shows the Commercial club promoting an excellent boulevard project with visible community impact and engagement.
The methodist ministers engage in a park outing at Broad Ripple Park amid a rumor that every chicken in the town is stricken with nervous prostration.
A cryptic piece argues that Henderson and Babcock face death sentences from powerful moneyed interests backing tariff policy. It accuses the New York Press of telegraphing political foregone funerals and accuses trusts of brazenly pressuring Congress. The author links the threats to Mark Hanna and McKinley and sees satisfaction among “good men” at bankers’ influence over tariff affairs.
Aguinaldo's brother in law Don Manuel de Aguerra suggests Aguinaldo could someday sit in the American congress. He notes talk of McKinley’s third term may trigger calls for revision of United States history or a specially edited edition for island possessions.
In view of the conviction of Commodore Higgins for soliciting a drive, he vacates the council seat and resigns to avoid trouble or embarrassment. The note hints at councilors’ restraint and jokes about the Columbia club bar hurting downtown saloon receipts as the club’s influence grows.
The mayor announces a special election to fill the Ward 15 council seat left by John Liggins. Residents should consider a new candidate to replace the outgoing member and address the vacancy promptly.
The indeterminate sentence law has foes among habitual criminals who oppose it. The passage wonders why they did not lobby before the recent legislature, noting some sympathetic beliefs in morality among a few lawmakers.
In a collision between Big Four trains No. 25 southbound and No. 26 northbound at Jonesboro Saturday night, A. M. Jackson of Central Lumber Co Indianapolis sprained his left arm by jumping. A. W. Snyder of Oil Supply and Well Co Montpelier was severely injured in the back, and engineer F. Pasha of Anderson had back injuries. Indianapolis men on the southbound train, including Dr T. A. Kimberlin W. O. Kimberlin and Chas Eckert, escaped injury.
Hugh J. McGowan of Indianapolis received a banquet honor from M. B. K. Moch at the St. Nicholas hotel in Cincinnati Saturday night. Merchants bankers politicians and railroad men attended. The banquet honored him as president of the Cincinnati traction company. Two street cars of horses were on the table on tracks of ferns. The figure was completed with the double overhead trolley wires.
Albert E. Luts, ex Indianapolis police member, comes home after 2 years 8 months in the Philippines. He enlisted in Company K Forty-fifth Infantry and commanded native scouts with Funston on the expedition to capture Aguinaldo. His unit fought at Tientsin, China.
Sunday Sprigs reports Judge Burnham of Iowa upholds the anti cigarette law as constitutional while tobacco trust may appeal. The piece notes fires at Westcott's spindle mill in Spindleville Massachusetts with losses near 50000 dollars and other scattered items.
A poetic fragment contrasts idol worship with fair beauty while noting type drops in printing offices. The editorial about Myron G. Shotwell’s candidacy for surveyor loses an m in a headline, prompting readers to know he is not “one of the masses.”
An attempted mugging ends as the footpad demands money and a life. The amused victim replies that his life is his, and insists on not giving valuables. The robber, amused and unsettled, flees before a planned self-harm request escalates. The scene shifts to the river where the assailant exits.
In a village tale, Gotrox thanks a quick-thinking Irishman who halted a runaway horse and likely saved his life. He offers a summer position on a dump cart connected to a business friend in Longbranch, and instructs the hero to visit in three days after receiving his card.
A quotation attributed to Edward Singer notes that governmental crises often arise with the arrival of transports during a long reign. The wry remark ties turmoil to movement and logistics rather than singular events. It frames crises as predictable by recurring patterns in governance and transport flow.
Senator Fairbanks returns from Baldwin Kansas where he delivered Baker University commencement address and received LL D. The graduating class presented a watch fob and ticket. He then visited Fourth Assistant Postmaster General Bristow in Ottawa and will attend Ohio Wesleyan commencement where he is a trustee.
About 1000 members of Sacred Heart church on Union street marched in a Sunday procession to St Patrick's St Mary's and St John's churches. German hymns were sung and jubilee prayers recited at each stop to gain the jubilee indulgence granted by the pope. Two public visits equal 15 private visits. The procession drew much attention as it moved through the streets.
Peniel temple at Senate avenue and Eleventh street was dedicated Sunday by Rev. J. Walker of Greencastle with FE. Ferguson of Mt. Vernon and A. E. Buck of Noblesville assisting. The crowd filled the pulpit area as attendees cried and offered testimonials. Cora Allen, an rheumatic invalid, sat in her chair seeking prayers for healing.
Mrs Mary Robinius wife of Frank Robinius prominent old citizen and early shop merchant died Sunday afternoon at home 214 Blackford street. Survived by children Lizzie Henry and George Robinius sister Mrs C J Witking Indianapolis and Mrs Byron Foss Chicago. Funeral at 2 p m Tuesday from residence with burial at Crown Hill.
Harry Moran launches the steamer Pauline at Broad Ripple on Sunday. The double-decker vessel is 45 feet long with a 13-foot beam and is propelled by two oscillating engines. Built by pilot Benjamin Stockdale of Sunshine, the light draft should allow service to Noblesville. Moran plans to use the boat for entertaining friends.
A lively note from the Paris Spirit column recalls the triennial Indianapolis dentist meeting with over 500 attendees. It jokes about toothache and hammer and tongs imagery while contrasting political quips about Bryan, Gordon, and the executive- capitalist influence on the constitution.
A humorous exchange between a father and son explores bargain hunting, fashion, and social change. The mother is depicted as frugal and trend aware, while a biblical Eve and Adam vignette critiques modern consumption and absent stores through satire. The piece brims with period voice and social quirks.
A string of brief personal notes highlights familiar local figures. Albert Sahm, a morning walker from Broadway, greets townsfolk with his cheerful good morning. Assistant postmaster Shideler stands out for earning his salary through hard work. Printer Fred C. Victor has guided many young men to county clerk’s office for marriage licenses, drawing a playful warning from Deputy clerk Fate. Attorney John S. Duncan is famed as a storyteller and trusted life adviser. T. J. Cullen, long time manager of the Denison hotel, remains a social hub as he steps outside and is greeted by friends at the hotel doors.
Last week bank clearings set records at 9 631 331 96. Sunday school convention slated for Shelbyville June 18 to 20. May deaths in Indiana 2 556, 28 percent below May 1900. Labor Day fair grounds chosen for this year’s celebration. American Bicycle Co signs machinists scale. 40 strikers back at work Monday. Rev. James L. Carrico ordained May 28 celebrated first mass at 10 30 a m in St Bridget’s. Indianapolis Gas Co picnic at Crow’s Nest. it’s a stag affair. Gunder Christensen, 48, missing since June 8 from 1225 W Thirtieth St, heavy drinking noted. John Pool alleges two men robbed him at California and Indiana Aves Saturday night. Salvage corps leased a South Street building near Pennsylvania to resemble a firehouse. more men and gear planned. Police accuse Julietta Hospital of allowing John Pugh freedom. he has history of enticing young girls and past assault. Merrill Moores at Evansville probing Mrs Touisa Eislein charged with poisoning husband and son. she is in asylum. Knights of Columbus joined St John’s vesper service. collection to St Joseph’s Girls Industrial School. A six weeks old baby left on Mrs W F Dalton’s doorstep. parents unclaimed, Mrs Dalton may keep foundling. Grover Louden, 17, shot in the foot by friend Harry Powers. six weeks needed for healing. Dr Geo E Hunt elected secretary of the Commercial Club after joining to prove eligibility. Geo Smith, elderly Colored man from war end, buried. 105 years old with 54 children, no known kin. President Mitchell of United Mine Workers returns from California to pursue libel suit against Scranton editor.
Authorities charged a man with accepting a bribe linked to settling the anthracite coal strike. Police halted two gambling games Sunday with 18 others rounded up around Fourteenth Street and Senate Avenue, plus 14 more nearby. The Northeastern Public Improvement Association formed to oversee city upgrades with Daniel Malcolm as president. A fire at a Columbia avenue stable owned by John Smithy caused $50 in damage, a nearby vacant house at 1215 East Fifteenth Street sustained $100 damage, and another fire at the McCarty Street dump was extinguished.
Fire at the Indianapolis millinery company on McCross road 213 219 started in a closet where discovery was unlikely. A melted water pipe extinguished the blaze but water and smoke damaged stock estimated not to exceed 1000 dollars. Secretary McCrea states a loss total about 7000 dollars.
Transport Hancock arrives at Frisco from Manila with 1,032 soldiers of the Thirty‑first regiment. A canoe capsized in North Essington Sunday during a squall drowning Ma mie Trainor 21 Rosie Koons 17 and Mary Koons 19. Dr Franz Von Berger an international swindler is under arrest in New York accused of stealing 7000 from Deutsche bank London. Robert Fulford a Chicago contractor killed his mother in law Mrs Jennie McCord Ilderton Ont Sunday over a dispute and then killed himself.
Claypool Hotel Builder Geo B Swift Co will construct the new Claypool on the Bates house site. Indiana hotel owners decline to name the price. Construction to take about 14 months and begin after Bates razing. Three spectres threaten infant life: cholera infantum, dysentery, diarrhoe a. Dr Fowler’s Extract of Wild Strawberry claimed to conquer them.
Special service from Indianapolis at 7 49 a m to Madison and back at 6 p m Sunday June 16. Round trip fare priced at $1 25 with departures announced for both directions by the Pennsylvania Lines.
The Cleveland wheel sweeps events with first prizes across multiple meets. Winners include First Prize Boys' Road Race, Decoration Day Road Race, Tristate Field Day, High School Field Day, and top honors in amateur one mile at Newby Oval and amateur quarter mile at Newby Oval.
Strawberries are being picked this week as pears are plentiful and as large as hickory nuts. Early cherries redden and ripen within ten days. Blackberries bloom while wheat fields north of Indianapolis show uniform height and thick stalks. Corn is coming up slowly due to late, cold weather but will green with heat. Country roads show luxuriant growth and home gardens bloom with roses and peonies.
N. A. Merriman of Huntington is bound to answer the charge of assault with intent to kill A. R. Potts. The offense is said to have occurred about a year ago.
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