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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1900
Page
4
The notice outlines obtaining terms at price via the sun manager with directions for agents, subscription rates for Quisine and Guteide cities, and monthly and six month terms. It also provides publication communications and editor address details along with telephone numbers.
A message requests notification to THE SUN office about a carrier issue at 425 EB Ohlost Indianapolis Indiana. Readers are urged to call 880 or mail a notice to report problems with delivery.
The state fee and salary commission recommends raising the governor’s salary from 5000 to 8000 dollars. They argue governors must live in style and entertain, facing demands from many sources, and that current pay is too low compared with Marion County officers and other state roles.
A senior city official warns that if two large fires erupt at once the Indianapolis fire department could fail to suppress them and cause massive property loss. The piece endorses Chief Barretts plan and urges Mayor Taggart to push reforms to place the fire department on a strictly non partisan basis without additional city expense.
The piece catalogs council and senate turmoil as ex-officer Rinker’s gambling claim, Higgins denial, and accusations of corruption. It notes tensions in the Board of Safety, police and fire dismissals, and broader distrust in governance with references to Denny, Taggart, Roth, and Kruger.
Collected editorials note Crumpacker in Congress makes representation obvious, warn that campaigns begin early for governor, and question dark horse status. Beveridge faces anti imperialist backlash as Filipinos circulate his Senate speech.
The piece criticizes county pay scales saying judges and other officers earn far more in private business than public salaries allow. It cites a candidate spending 17.00 to win a seat, arguing high pay fuels political corruption and tax burdens. Tomlinson hall is urged to host a packed Saturday night concert by his orchestra.
Gus Rahke and Bill Kissel will struggle to curb lawlessness if city leaders follow all reported stories. The narration hints at tense municipal measures and ongoing public concern regarding safety and governance.
A collection of quotes from deputies, merchants, and residents discussing jail reform, policing, servant wages, old versus new goods, political stances, and local projects. The speakers include Deputy Craft, John Moore, Alix Harbison, Gus Habibh, Sheriff Clark, and others, touching on prisons, strikes, and community life.
The account describes Warden Shideler recounting an incident at the state prison where a foreman, offended by a convict's complaint, blew out a flame during a task beneath a floor. The foreman was dismissed after the confrontation and left with his tools.
A compiled verse set portrays a weary singer’s restless days and restless nights. It mixes sketches of war censorship and humorous exchanges with a portrait of labor’s toll, longing for exercise and quiet, reflecting a period voice and varied scenes.
An old advertisement offers one hundred dollars for catarrh cures and features endorsements for J. J. Cheney and Co. Propr., Toledo. It states they are trustworthy in business and able to fulfill obligations of War & Truax wholesale druggists in Toledo Ohio and Wattina Kinman Marvin wholesale druggists.
Mrs. William ZL Elder recalls two Indiana towns Lafayette praised the paper while the other showed indifference. Mrs. Margaret Peeble notes church debt concerns. Mrs. B J Foster laments rummage-sale misuses. Miss Hough cautions about announcing events early. Miss Anna Fraser mentions girls in the Boys' club trimming at home nights.
W P Fishback read a Myron Reed paper for the Katherine Merrill club on Saturday. An onion party for out of town guests was hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Barrett Thursday night. A family reunion for Mr. and Mrs. H J Pafflin is planned Sunday at their N Capitel Ave home. Mrs J Karrman won a Martha Washington bowling club prize Friday night. The fifth kindergarten section will host a card party April 6 at Mrs H S Tucker’s home. Mrs A F Kleinschmidt and Mrs George Row entertain their club Monday at 1433 N Alabama St. Mrs Robert McGrath of Lafayette visits her mother Mrs Mary Ward on N Capitol Ave Sunday. An easier fair is planned at Washington St Presbyterian Church parish rooms Tuesday afternoon and evening. Mrs George DeFraine hosted her cinch club Friday, with a luncheon. prize went to Mrs E D Braden. The next meeting will be at Mrs W H Hoffmeyer’s, 323 N Liberty St. The Woman’s Club elected officers and an executive committee including Mrs John Holliday, Mrs A M Robertson, Miss Macy Coughlin, Mrs Theodore Wagner, Mrs John Spaan, and others.
Central universalist Rev Marion Cros ley 10 45 and 7 45 First baptist Rev T J Villers 10 45 and 7 30 Central christian Rev Allen B Phil putt 10 45 and 7 45 Christ episcopal Rev A J Graham 10 30 and 4 30 Meridian st M E Rev W A Quayle 10 45 and 7 30 Robert park M E Dr C E Bacon Ys and 7 45 Central ave M E Rev C C Lasby 10 30 and 7 30 Tabernacle Rev J Cumming Smith 10 45 and 7 30 First presbyterian Rev M L Haines Second presbyterian Rev J A Mil burn 11 and 7 30 Jasper N Clary has been elected captain of the merchant police force. His objection to the order from the Board of safety to wear uniforms had a great influence in his election.
A mother’s vigilant care over children is vital as many ailments stem from stomach and bowel issues. Harsh medicines with opiates or minerals risk bones and tissues. a vegetable liver stimulant is preferred. Cascarets Candy Cathartic is recommended for both babies and older children, with success claims and purchase options across several cities.
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