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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1901
Page
4
Public notice from The Sun describes office locations at Ohio Street and Journal Building, contact numbers for business and advertising, and subscription rates for city residents. It asks readers to report missed deliveries and to use telephones or mail for communications and agent inquiries.
A powerful lobby targets Joby Kealing amid railroad influence in Indiana politics. Kealing, long allied with Senator Fairbanks and seen as master of the exchequer, faces critique for backing a railroad consolidation bill and defending Calumet canal interests. Critics urge removal of Fairbanks and his messenger from the assembly. Witnesses on Miss Keely’s management of the women’s prison show mixed opinions.
Indiana press asserts corruption behind legislative inaction and lobby influence while defending its coverage. It cites bribery, political promises, and failed reforms as driving the assembly toward corruption, noting death of Addison Hadley and DeWet’s wartime remarks, then mentions transit and streetcar talks.
R G Dunn Co weekly review notes steel prices are stronger and likely to stay firm ahead. The report signals ongoing price strength beyond the near term.
Fragment describes paper-strewn streets and a sharp critique of Stuck myer waste-paper boxes as utterly useless in addressing the mess. The tone emphasizes urban disorder and frustration with failed waste containment.
The Washington Post notes Pettus of Alabama as a colorful figure in the Senate delivering a quirky mix of sage wisdom and humor. He cites David Harum, attacks the subsidy bill, and retells tales including a Know Nothing jab. The piece also highlights Senator McLaurin, Senator Smith, and farmer senators Tillman Hale and Proctor with sardonic portraits.
A collection of sermons and remarks from pastors and speakers at multiple churches critiques politics faith and doubt. J Cumming Smith argues love must align with law while R H Moore links Filipino revolt to friars and monks. Meserve defends honest doubt and progress； Brown argues Christ alone is supreme. Kratz and Hunter spar over spiritualism and fear as a root of all ills.
Sale of Oriental rugs carpets and hangings offered all week at Rug Room on the third floor. Describes eastern craftsmanship and vibrant colorings and invites shoppers to obtain beauties of the Orient for home use.
Frank Collier a 33 year old 300 pound Chicagoan declares intent to be mayor. His eccentric genius nickname draws crowds and he interrupted McKinley era events with witty addresses. He greets officials by first name and treats official roles with playful irreverence.
Former independent mayoral candidate Collier rises in prominence as a controversial attorney. He survived a brutal assault and a court case over insanity, later securing release on a writ of habeas corpus. After a life split between public pursuits and personal tragedy, he sought mental restoration in New York and divorced his wife.
The Detroit Free Press notes J Pierpont Morgan may suffer ennui when nothing remains to reorganize. The Topeka State Journal warns Uncle Sam risks neglect. The Baltimore Sun highlights hazing penalties for cadets. The Detroit News taunts lynching as a “blessing of civilization.” The Buffalo Times predicts a national virtue test as wealth grows.
The Grand features the Allison troupe of seven acrobats and several acts including Burlesque Paddywiske by Will H. Fox and a ventriloquist act by A. Duncan. Marguerite Lemon rehearses in New York with the Thomas orchestra. Kelcey and Shannon open a new play in New York this month. The Park screens The Great White Diamond for three days and The Sunshine of Paradise Alley on Thursday. Mrs Emma Ward Jack marries Robert Waller Winters in Chicago. Zoo contact from Director-general Bostock cites 2000 Indianapolis signatures to keep the zoo open at night. Big Liz the 12-ton elephant arrives for rides and trainers arrive from Hagenbeck and others. W F Leary undergoes a delicate ear surgery at St. Vincent's Hospital. recovery praised but inflammation risk remains.
Mrs White of New York spoke to a large Y M C A audience on the Utah amnesty claim as a blind to polygamy. She cited 11 living polygamist church leaders and over 100 polygamous children since statehood. She assailed the godhood doctrine and noted lighter punishments since statehood. She praised Charles B Landis for an anti Mormon speech on January 24.
The L. E. & W. faces power shortages as trains stack up. passengers may choose routes to Pan American ex position. Big Four runs more sleepers to Washington for inauguration. stockyards report 3,499 livestock cars moved. Pennsylvania division officials accused of blackmailing trainmen. trainmen protest. Indianapolis freight shows gains year over year.
Smell boys dabble in Fall creek area near Central ave as a spring wind brings coughs and new dresses in planning. Lt Thomas E. Cathro is commissioned in company C I N G. Omnibus public building bill raises Indianapolis federal building cost to 2 200 100. Fire alarm failure precedes a house fire on Forestave, loss 1200. Margaret Nolan transfers 15000 to Marion trust for her son. Dr Thomas Electric Oil praised as household staple.
Wm. A. Rublee of Wisconsin named consul-general at Hong Kong. Baltimore dispatch says a tin can trust formed with capital of 10,000,000. Boiler explosion in Creuzer mill kills Brady Lindewood Samuel Parker Bert Iron and a son of G J Sheets. Charles A Foote and his son Arthur arrested in Bessemer Alabama for murdering Mrs Foote to obtain life insurance. Dead: R Bowman Matthews Washington L B Watkins David Martin Rev W A Snively.
The Grand Rapids Press notes the grand circuit winter lynchings will likely shift from the Terre Haute track toward the east, signaling a geographic relocation of the event or phenomenon.
The west coast Irish village Carracross features seventeen old fishing boats, one built circa 1740 to 1750, with driftwood houses and no nearby timber large enough for building. The priest’s house stands as the sole non boat-constructed building, made largely from driftwood coastal debris.
William Dehne aged 63 died at his home 413 North Davidson street Sunday after a lengthy illness. Born in Germany he came to Indianapolis in 1855 and opened a feed store in 1857 at East and Washington. He retired three years ago, leaving management to his brother Charles. He belonged to Mozart Lodge Odd-fellows German pioneer society and Zion church. He leaves four daughters and two sons. Funeral at 2 p m Tuesday from the house.
Washington dispatch reports President McKinley filled agencies created by the army reorganization act in the adjutant general and inspector general corps despite the senate amendment opening these posts to volunteers. This blocks the appointment of Lt. Col. Russell B. Harrison, son of former president Harrison, in the inspector general department of the regular army.
Gov. Durbin vetoed two house measures on Saturday. One would authorize a gravel road project in Gwen county and bond issuance, but the governor said it would push township indebtedness beyond constitutional limits. The second would repeal sections of the public library law the governor believes should remain.
Citizens north of Fall Creek allege contractors used loam instead of gravel as specified. The resulting street is muddier than ever, raising concerns over adherence to project plans and drainage.
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