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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1900
Page
4
The Sun announces advertising terms via the advertising department. Rates may be obtained by addressing the manager at 13 E. Ohio St. Indianapolis. Rates include outside city agents, yearly and six months in advance options, and monthly options. The business office is at 626 ainess street.
Readers urged to report missed deliveries or address changes to the Sun office by phone or mail, with a request to notify the paper of any error or delay in service.
A long discussion argues for cleaner plays and less explicit content in Indiana theaters. Critics condemn obscene vaudeville, suggest stricter management at Grand and English venues, and call for moral standards to protect families. They also criticize Mayor Taggart over fire department funding and praise Indiana governor Morton for Civil War leadership and wartime legacy.
Chairman Roth pounds the table declaring drinking wiped out in the public safety department amid unfolding mention of the Fanning case. Bah.
The administration signals a strong stance in the Fireman Fanning case, suggesting loyalty and ties influence decisions. The remark implies personal bonds may be weighed against formal procedures, reflecting a possible bias in handling the matter.
The Buffalo Times and Philadelphia Record criticize Senator Beveridge Indiana for proposing free trade with Puerto Rico while limiting constitutional reach. They warn that his preambles threaten to extend constitutional power to the island and even the Philippines, urging caution and insistence on upholding the constitution. The Chattanooga News notes Democrats may avoid a direct clash over his amendment as Indiana faces a doubtful map and local opposition to a Puerto Rico duty-free regime.
The excerpt quotes editorials urging opportunity and advertising as keys to prosperity. It contrasts American business vigor with warnings of neglect, and notes British colonial hardship in India followed by a Puerto Rico reference to starving women appealing to the governor general for work.
A compilation of satirical and opinion lines from multiple papers remarks on Filipino intelligence, Indiana Congressmen, and McKinley era politics. It notes reactions to political alignment and a quip about Kentucky weather signaling spring’s delay, reflecting period newspaper banter and humor.
A concise reminiscence of a man who grew up self-reliant, worked through vacations and nights to attend college, taught a country school, studied law, passed the bar in Maine, rose to Congress and speaker, then returned to law in New York. He credits hard work and strong health as the keys to his varied success and public service.
The Sun editorial attacks the annexation of territory north of Fall Creek as absurd. It argues the area lacks benefits, noting low population density, insufficient police and fire protection, water supply issues, and the Strong law preventing permanent street improvements, urging rejection of annexation.
James Dunlap, noted crook and safe robber, captured in Chicago. Robert Thompson, conductor, killed on the Wabash near Springfield, Illinois. President McKinley signed the Puerto Rican relief bill at 4 20 p m Saturday. An insane man on a train near Wichita forced passengers from the car then shot out a window light and escaped. Captain Chadwick, commander of the New York during the Spanish War, filed a claim for prize money for five vessels. Statue of Gov Morton of Indiana received by the senate in Washington Saturday. the house will hold ceremonies April 14. Rumor in Frankfort Saturday that guards laid a mine in front of the state arsenal to be touched by wire in case of attack. Attorney C B George of Chicago, guilty of fraud. he swindled $5 000 claiming heirs to a fortune. Boers ambushed four British officers near their camp on the Modder River. Lieut Lygon killed, others wounded. Dead: Israel Bell, 90, cotton gin pioneer, New London Conn. Mrs Rodman Wanamaker, Philadelphia. Gen Ludlow to be recalled from Havana. Gen Lee may command Havana and Pinar del Rio provinces. Ludlow to Washington to resume army reform deliberations.
During the fifty second anniversary of modern spiritualism at the First Spiritualist Church Rev. E W Emerson of Manchester New Hampshire entered trance and warned a visit by a great fire to Indianapolis. He predicted three men would be burned and two more seriously injured in the blaze. A reader from Hinsdale Illinois notes relief for children with croup.
Gossip for women centers on the upcoming hat season with milliners flaunting chiffon braids marine and Tuccans in pastel shades. Headlines promise light airy designs with roses and flowers in delicate colors while custom creation remains costly as hats are built to order by skilled milliners.
A vivid spring vignette where poets praise warm days as merchants and pedestrians bustle. The piece contrasts cheerful street scenes with subtle social notes on work, youth, and a nod to women's suffrage amid springtime imagery and bustling city life.
Rev A C Protsman of River Avenue Baptist Church says many Indianapolis saloons host gambling and that gambling talk is common on streets. He blames voters who skip primaries and fail to demand law enforcing candidates.
Chihuahua Mexico reports a rapid population increase in Mormon settlements as over 5,000 Mormon immigrants from Utah arrive in the last two months. The Dublan colony is noted for swift expansion.
Amos Elder of Oil City Pennsylvania killed his wife while drunk Sunday. Gen Torres reportedly has 800 Indians surrounded near Turin Mexico. Paul Flemry of Cheyenne Wyoming quarreled with his wife and set her clothing on fire injuring her severely. New York machinists and engineers totaling about 30,600 may strike. Manufacturers rejected a nine hour workday. One thousand Kansas farmers plan to haul prairie schooners to Kansas City to attend the national Democratic convention.
Self Denial Week starts Monday as Salvation Army members skip nonessential foods or clothing for seven days to fund the self denial drive. Proceeds aid the American poor and starving Indians with outside contributions boosting the total. Donations accepted by Adjt. Simonson at 516 E North St.
Mrs Harriet D Carter, 83, colored, died Sunday at her home M23 N Senate Ave. widow of Uncle Ed Carter longtime proprietor of the Bales House barber shop. Funeral at Ninth Presbyterian Church Wednesday afternoon.
Thomas announces he has nearly completed arrangements for a series of three concerts by the Theodore Thomas orchestra here next year. Burdock Blood Bitters claims to give a clear head an active brain and a strong body fit for the battle of life.
Merchant's 3e Restaurant at 50 North Til opening with day and night service. Emphasizes “Everything” and “First-class” offerings in a concise notice style for the local paper.
Robert Crawford recounts a Zanzibar ivory warehouse visit with tales of a tusk afflicted by decay causing toothache and frenzy in elephants. Other notes cover elephant and deer behavior, pre earthquake animal signs in the Riviera, trained alligators in Bristol, and a tameing debut of a fierce lioness at a Baltimore zoo.
The New York Evening Sun comments on Gen Lew Wallace fearing imperial ambitions after the success of his Ben Hur pantomime. It notes his call for a constitutional amendment to curb presidential power over territories or nations without consent, urging prudent restraint by the public figure.
The Marion county W C T U will hold its spring convention at the United Presbyterian church on Arsenal avenue, Wednesday and Thursday. The program lists speakers including Mrs. E G Cornelius Mrs M E Tims Mrs Mary E Balch Mrs Ella Disselte Mrs M R Wells Mrs Bell White Miss Hobart and W V Wheler.
In Waukegan Illinois on March 26 pros peters of Dowie’s Zion City are establishing factories. Lace factory wood-working plant artificial stone works and a brick yard are among the new ventures. Dowie says he intends to establish Zion cities near major world centers.
Chicago on March 26 reports a proposal to urge President McKinley to join the University of Chicago as professor of international law after his term ends. The suggestion was made to President Harper as a possible appointment and reflects the era's academic ambitions.
ROME March 26 The pope expressed to Archbishop Walsh Dublin his satisfaction over the queen's coming visit to Ireland and urged a cordial welcome and hoped for better days for Ireland.
At about 11 30 p m Saturday a fire bug started a 20 dollar blaze in an old shed owned by Jake Reymer colored. The fire began in the rear of the shed near the alley and caused damage to the structure.
City Life item notes a Wednesday election of officers for the Business men's driving club to be held at the Grand hotel. Also mentions various local items including a death, speeches, tax and charity notes, a court matter, and upcoming church services.
Clinton college Fort Plain N W burned Sunday with loss listed at 90000. Revolutionists in Acre Brazil cry Independence or death. Berwind White coal Philadelphia will raise wages twenty percent. Senator Chandler New Hampshire seen as Democratic VP candidate. Duke de la Lorre in Chicago denies engagement to Hetty Green’s daughter. Burglar robbed Lagrange Ky post office Sunday morning stealing 40 dollars in cash and stamps. Erlanger post office also robbed.
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