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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1901
Page
6
Pope is ill as Formosa plague reports rise and global concerns mix with local events. In Chicago 1500 woodworkers threaten a July strike over wages, others report prison escapes, assaults, and deadly shootings. Marriages, church gifts, and civic unrest echo across Kansas City to Boston with scattered, vivid incidents.
A discussion of schemes to profit from cash surrender values and extended insurance on policies with missed premiums. It argues buyers can legitimately claim value, while sellers may be unwitting targets, and notes buyers’ expertise and potential for deceit or fair dealing.
A Rome dispatch says Crete has decided to join Greece and that Athens plans military occupation. Italian Foreign Minister Prinetti held talks with British Russian and French ambassadors in Rome about the Cretan situation, signaling possible important developments.
About 25 Methodist ministers and wives spent Monday at Broad Ripple. They ate a long dinner, played town ball with Rawls and Hayden’s teams, and witnessed a spill as Wrisley was struck by a foul tip. A bicycle wickedness debate followed, Rev. Tinsley winning on clerical shoulders. Mrs. E. C. Tinsley won a boat ride in a seven-wives dash for a steamer trip on the Sunshine.
New York June reports Senator Depew rejects claims he plans to marry a widow abroad. He jokes about liking widows and wanting to marry many women, noting a friend Brewer recently wed, a remark prompting discussion but not a confirmed engagement.
A young lady and escort found a bench unsafe as a heavyweight spectator shifted seats. The pair toppled with their escort landing feet up and the girl sliding backward. No one seriously hurt. Moral about dealing with strangers and a sponsored ad for Hood's Sarsaparilla stressing digestion and strength.
An old style ad highlights Cascaden's brick ice cream sold on streets for five cents with items like trunks telescopes and harnesses. It mentions cash payments and lists shops at 313 East Washington California wines Brardies bottled goods Schuller's 210 North Meridian and Am Framing Pictures at Cost Clark Art Studio 116 North Illinois.
Claiming Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup eases teething pain and wind colic. It purportedly softens gums and cures diarrhoea. Advertises price of twenty five cents per bottle.
A concise note proclaims this Brick Cream is a smooth blend of cream and fruit not the hokey-pokey. Sold on street carts for five cents, the item stands out as a sweet novelty of simple fare.
Indiana Dental College advertises service at Delaware and Chiosis corner from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. offering all kinds of dental work to patients.
An ad style notice highlights children's portraits at Ponder's 229 Mass. Ave near Denison hotel with upright piano use this week for 100 dollars. Carlin & Lennox offer a stop at Market Street. The Lake Erie and Western R R runs a $1 excursion to Michigan City Rochester and Peru Indiana on Sunday June 16 for the Saengerfest in Peru with departures 8 twenty a.m. and return by six p.m.
George W. Powell describes the Ohio launch in San Francisco. He recalls McKinley arriving unadorned in a plain suit, contrasting with guards and officers in vivid uniforms, highlighting the president’s modest attire as an inspiring sight.
Julia Melinney, 17, of 1279 Fletcher Ave, is reported missing. The piece notes events about labor strife at Chandler & Taylor and a gift presentation by the Union League Club of Chicago to Mrs. Harrison with vellum resolutions for Gen. Harrison. Also a Berlin report denies German mediation in the South African War.
Chicago reports the Defenbach Unger insurance case closing arguments ended Monday with a verdict anticipated that night. Rumors of a smallpox quarantine guards strike over a 20 cent hourly minimum arise, though health officials doubt a walkout. City attorney Kern will assess entitlements in days. A D W rail special offers Decatur round trip for 1.00 on June 16 with Indianapolis departure at 7 AM and Decatur return at 6 30 PM.
A historical note describes Cascaden selling brick ice cream on the streets for five cents. It highlights four color layers and four flavors as characteristics of the treat.
A described and illustrated booklet with a large map outlines states suitable for immigration and the benefits of reduced rates. Mail requests to W. B. Knisern at 22 Fifth Ave Chicago, with six cents postage.
Special train from Indianapolis at 7 40 a m to Bretzman s studio at 1428 Holinoisst for photographs. Return service from Madison departs at 6 p m. Fare advertised as 1 25 for Madison and return 1 25 for Pennsylvania Lines service.
William Miller notifies voters in Sixth ward Center township he will apply at the July 1901 Marion county board of commissioners for a license to sell intoxicating malt and spirituous liquors in less than five gallon quantities with on premises consumption allowed. The business is at 214 Indiana Ave fronting east on Indiana Ave in a three story brick building on lot 9 square 34 city of Indianapolis. He also seeks pool table privileges in the same room.
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