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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1901
Page
4
A historical notice outlines distribution terms for The Sun including delivery by carrier, six cent weekly rate, and outside city rates of 1.50 for six months or 3.00 per year. It invites agents and dealers to contact the office for advertising terms and service.
The Indianapolis Sun reports editorials condemning Republican legislation on trusts and corporations. It argues Democrats would align with corporate interests, condemns political cynicism, and notes Indiana’s legislature shows bipartisan crook tendencies over corporate influence.
A Havana based U S hospital corps member notes a study where soldiers volunteer for yellow fever trials. Earn $200 plus three months of furlough if recovered. if not, they receive a coffin and burial in Quemados cemetery. The piece criticizes the economy of mail and warns of dire risks.
Commentary lambasts several measures including a stream pollution bill and a relief of tax dodgers bill as vicious and not in the interests of the people, urging they should not become laws.
Editorial critique targets the Indiana General Assembly for prioritizing bribes and politics over human life as grade crossing safety stalls. It blasts Joss' primary election bill as worthless and accuses lawmakers of enabling corporate influence, claiming statewide costs and humiliation while governors pivot on vetoes.
The reader questions whether Joby’s healing will secure a position on the Mississippi River commission in time to witness the spring freshets, with government funds supporting the appointment.
A rustic tale recounts a city visitor kissing maidens at a husking bee. The jumper finds ears of corn, twenty red ears yielding as many kisses, and buys the corn at Mossy's store while traveling back home. The verses mix humor with rural charm.
A humorous exchange between Mrs. Smithers and Mr. Smithers notes shifting views of Cuban society and media coverage. The couple ponders whether recent events show civilization progress or ongoing violence, highlighting public skepticism toward headlines.
A dry stove at 725 Fletcher Ave. cost E Bush 25 dollars at 10 15 p m Thursday. Thomas Flemings furnace at 316 Indiana Ave burned 10 dollars worth of house at 1 30 a m Friday. Residence of William Weckerly 912 Camp St damaged 150 dollars by fire at 2 29 a m Friday cause unknown. Warren Doyle of Nashville Ind third typhoid death suspected from unhealthy club-house conditions at Butler College where he studied. Supt Thomas M Cliett of Springfield Mass will lecture to Indianapolis teachers at Plymouth Church at 10 30 a m Saturday and at 4 30 Friday to high school teachers.
A Cleveland Plain Dealer column quotes a biting remark calling an Indiana brute similar to southern and Kansas counterparts. The comment reflects regional stereotypes and tension in early American discourse.
Excerpts praise and satire from multiple papers. Carnegie library support is noted as eight institutions. An Army officer’s rise from the ranks earns respect. Sampson era civility is mocked. President McKinley’s manners draw comment from diplomats. A women’s reform adage is cited as ribbon symbolism amid saloon smashing debates.
The Goltra family heads to Cleveland for a visit while parties texture the week. Card and high tea gatherings are planned by Gilchrist and Malott, with Mrs Smith hosting a Thursday card party and Mrs Schrader a coffee for Mrs Emith. Gov Durbin hosts a dinner for state officials as decor and cards brighten the scene. Charles Jacobson and Estelle Torr wed in a Methodist ceremony led by Rev Torr.
A compilation of brief editorial quips and captions from papers in Shelbyville Seymour Anderson Waterloo Clay County and Lafayette. Noted remarks address Cuba relations legislative bossing charges of corruption and peacetime war forecasts with a humorous angle.
The rubber trust chief dismisses a letter as cheerful news and reveals a Texas seller claims his plant is located in the right-hand corner of his parlor. The exchange amuses the secretary and office boy, ending a rough day.
In a quoted exchange a prisoner recalls singing hymns when told the boys had gone after a woman to identify him. He adds that fellow inmates in the yard joined in with a rap lyric about “All coons look alike to me.”
An old advertisement touts Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup as the best remedy for teething pain wind colic and diarrhoea in children. It claims soothing effects for gums and lists a price of twenty five cents per bottle.
A prisoner pleads for leniency, claiming justification for beating his wife. He describes an offer to wash dishes, rise early, build the fire, scrub the kitchen, care for the baby, and pay 50 cents if she would write a needed letter, while the court dismisses his stance.
The verse pictures Spring Kind O’ waking from slumber as warm days arrive. Snow clouds drift overhead and seem to rub her eyes then drift back to sleep. Edward Singer signs the quatrain.
The liner Teutonic reported being struck by a tidal wave at sea while en route to New York. The impact bent and smashed the iron foreward of the vessel. passengers panicked briefly but no injuries were recorded.
The Cor. Delaware and Chiosis clinic accepts patients from 8 a.m. for all kinds of dental work with fees covering only the cost.
A crowded Park theater afternoon features Rusch & Hollands colored minstrels with Ernest Hogan and Mattie Wilks, while Englishs presents Oliver Goldsmith at Eng lish's Theatre and Robson as Goldsmith. Capt Bonivita defends a lion in a carnival night act and Bostock honors brave rescuers with medals for tackling the tiger Rajah.
From Chicago 30 dollars and from St. Louis Memphis and New Orleans 50 dollars, to California via the Southern Pacific Ogden and Sun. get route. Also reduced fares from Omaha Kansas City and other points east and north. For details contact W G Neimyer G W A S P Co 238 Clark St Chicago and W H Connor CA SP Cincinnati Chamber Commerce Bldg
Tickets for the McKinley inauguration to Washington go on sale March 1 to 3 with round trips from Indianapolis priced at 1 cent. Return by March 8 and choose sleepers from Indianapolis. Four daily trains leave at 3 35 am 8 25 am 3 05 pm and 7 10 pm. Train No 20 at 8 05 pm offers Washington sleeper and dining car. Information from W W Richardson D P A Indianapolis.
Edward Tauneccie, a noted full blood Cherokee, died at Grove in Indian Territory on Wednesday. He served in the Union Army during the Civil War and had been a Baptist preacher for 35 years.
Tickets on sale for ten dollar round trip via company head offices and rail lines. March 1 2 and 3 mark final return limits with refunds or credits restricted to specified terms.
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