This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 9 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1894
Page
2
The Sun announces publication details for daily and Sunday editions, delivery terms and rates. It lists postal registration, carriage by carrier, ad rates by contacting the advertising manager, and subscription prices for outside-city readers per year six months and per month in advance.
Editorial rooms and business offices layout with ECX TELEPHONES and scattered abbreviations. Mentions Indianapolis Indiana and various entities such as BBC IBESUN GE Obio st. unclear due to damaged OCR.
Robert Martindale accuses Caleb Denny of breaking allotment election promises over the Lellest sewer project. Denny denies any pledge and says he learned of the sewer after taking office. Friends say Martindale left board amid tensions. A meeting may be arranged if Gov. Matthews does not deploy troops.
The Board of public safety holds an in secret meeting in the courthouse office to discuss the right of a public official to lock a public office during business hours. The Bun argues the board has no such right and cites Mayor Denny’s pre election promise of no secret sessions. The People question the promise and doubt future transparency.
The piece rails at Mayor Denny for seeking 6 500 in extra help in the city attorney’s office amid potential street railway litigation and broader lawsuits. It cites A A Anderson’s troubles in Youngstown, questions on Barrett law notices, water company colorant concerns, and critiques of Senate ethics. It closes noting talk of cleaning the city remains just talk.
A Sun column promotes Tar Son Real Estate listings offering affordable rates and quick reach for marketable soil or buildings. A well known local realtor advertised a 134,000 property and received three offers within 12 hours, demonstrating the column's effectiveness for housekeepers and sellers in distress times.
Multiple editorials note Senator Voorhees plans an April first vote on the tariff bill while Democrats fault the Wilson bill for not going far enough. Calls arise for compromise, party pledges, and reaction to Gladstone’s resignation and Queen Victoria’s reception.
A six year sample shows Sun liners reach the People of Indianapolis and Indiana. John B K Morand of Frank Bird Transfer Co. reported fifty two responses to one small ad in The Sun, illustrating the liners’ strong reach and value. Some liners are free, others low cost, and they consistently reach readers.
The J W Vanney stock offers deep discounts on ladies fine shoes with 34 to 7 sizes A to KE wide. Prices cut on 83 4 and 5 French kia button shoes to 4, 2 and 88 dongola to 1 5. Store advertises 300 pairs at 9 20 with streetcar fare upon purchase. Also notes Union Transfer storage near the old Dickson stand.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.