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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1905
Page
6
The Indianapolis Sun lists delivery rates for city and outside city areas, with six cents per weekly carrier and monthly, six months, and yearly prepaid options. It notes office contact numbers and states it is entered at the Indianapolis post office as second class matter.
The editorial argues for ending party domination in city nominations and elections. It questions a pure citizen movement while noting ongoing party control by Democrats Republicans and the mayor's influence. It highlights Jerry A. Matthews forming Nichol Matthews law partnership and hints at local race implications in Indianapolis.
A nostalgic column on the front porch as the heart of American home life in Indianapolis. It praises porch gatherings as a social institution blending relaxation, family discussion, and community sentiment, comparing it to the historic town meeting and noting its calm influence amid public affairs.
A warning urges city and county officials to build a new substantial bridge over White River at Riverside park. It notes daily heavy park attendance from city residents and rural visitors, cites past near misses, and insists the city share costs to improve park entrance before a tragedy occurs.
A Denver editorial extols a motto Push and Smile as the city’s guiding philosophy. It praises balancing public enterprise effort with personal integrity and optimism, claiming such a stance fuels success and community good. The piece notes the slogan’s unity and potential to inspire civic pride.
Joseph H Choate aged 72 returns from six years as ambassador to Britain. He asks friends how to pursue a new career in America. Some suggest politics preaching or remaining at home while his humor and wit remain sharp despite age.
The Philadelphia episode shows mayoral action and public will driving reform. A confrontational clash at city hall forced resignations, revealing how executive power and vigilant citizens toppled entrenched corruption. The piece argues the mayor’s decisive control of departments, patronage, and swift action propelled change, underscoring the people’s sovereignty when decisively exercised.
Excerpt argues that public opinion can purify government without machinery, urging citizens to speak out against corruption. It warns cowards that political silence costs more than courageous action and envisions a day when moral sense overcomes graft and extortion.
The Savannah News notes that Japan may seek alliances with great powers as England hesitates to renew past agreements, with Russia open to a Far East domination partnership. The piece suggests Japan can choose its allies, reflecting early 20th century geopolitical tension. It also cites Senator Hansbrough’s ownership of a country newspaper and recalls a staffer named Linkwood and his peculiar phrases.
Philadelphian Thes F. Ryan rises as an American finance king by leading a syndicate that bought a major stake in the Equitable Life Assurance Society. The deal places Ryan and nine associates in control of about 40 million dollars of the company’s assets.
A jumble of dialogue shows a Chicago girl reacting with joy while adults discuss housing, child rents, and a civic board. The piece blends quirky chatter with a counterfeit exam-like interview, ending with a pasted advertisement for Allen's Foot-Ease remedy for corns.
The writer recalls friends who pursued the ground floor proposition habit and bought garishly colored stock certificates at low prices, tempted by huge dividends. The piece advocates a safe method of saving money by depositing with a trustworthy company where principal and interest are secure and accessible during hard times.
In a Sun letter Charles H. Krauss is challenged over Christ’s divinity and the Bible’s inspiration. The writer argues from Acts and Paul that Jesus is divine, cites Old Testament prophecy as prefiguring Christ, and asserts Church belief across ages. The piece defends Christian doctrine against Krauss’s critique.
At the Capitol Gov Haniv will address the law class during commencement week at Indiana University. Tred J Gemmer returned to the governor’s office after a visit to home in Williamsport. About veterinarians of the state were examined by the State Board of Veterinarians in the statehouse Monday. A veterinarian must be licensed by the state before he is allowed to practice.
Predictions by Raphael the Astrologer warn of an unfavorable birthday with wasteful money and business decline. The text notes potential attacks on the household, youth grief, a frivolous child in poor circumstances, and fragile prospects for a woman in marriage.
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