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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1901
Page
4
Published daily except Sunday The Sun Building 153 and 125 East Ohio Street SLMYORARLY Business Office 0 Ohio St Journal Building Third floor editorial rooms teasers and telephone numbers Delivered by carrier in city six cents weekly Subscriptions outside city six months 160 one year 8.00 Telephones for service and circulation inquiries provided at the office
Indiana readers report that Col Russell B. Harrison seeks a public acknowledgment of a clean war record after a disputed dismissal from the army. Supporters vow to stand by him while the nation weighs perceived injustices from Washington.
Co L Storey representing the University of Michigan captured first place in the intercollegiate contest despite a raging fever and later developing measles. Three judges awarded him top honors in a performance noted as a strong showing for Storey.
A massive blaze at Baku oil refineries and Caspian reservoirs destroyed ten factories and five depots with 6,000,000 poods of petroleum at risk. Over 14 burned, ten perished, and vast quantities of oil valued in the millions of roubles were lost. The mishap highlights the volatile storage near the Trans-Kaykgs line to Poti and Batoum and the global reach of Baku oil. Also included are curious notes on an alchemist’s blasting powder and a wander through Arabian date palm uses.
The report describes Charley Montgomery staging a vast hunt in the Chiricahua foothills with 100 Pima Indians and cowboys. It tallies 19 dead mountain lions, seven grizzlies, two lynx, five wildcats, and over 100 coyotes and gray wolves, plus numerous injuries among people and dogs. The piece also notes Jim Albach’s extraordinary angling curiosities and includes excerpts on fish biology.
A collage of editorials and opinions from Indiana newspapers lampooning national and state politics. Comments touch on the presidential trip, party size, Cuban expectations, and political retirements, with humor about fashion and everyday life pieces.
The Mansfield appearance in Cyrano drew a cultured crowd, though one seat remained empty amid a lavish production. Audiences praised the spectacle, noting unprecedented staging and heroic sets, while Mansfield avoided speeches and drew rapt curtain calls. The Ferris comedians, The stowaway, and upcoming May Irwin and Nat Goodwin engagements fill the week as the season nears its close.
A cage was opened and both birds entered port as sailors contemplate domestication. The incident suggests potential for training and use aboard ships, with crews weighing benefits against safety.
The society column reports multiple Wednesday night events in Indianapolis including theater parties and suppers at English's University club and Columbia club. Marriages listed: Myrtle Marsh with William McCurdy at the bride’s home on N. Minoisst. Adelaide Born. and Arthur Shelby at the bride’s home. Tillie C Moore and William H. Miller at Rev C R Hunt’s home. Tennie M Alison and Edward Col lamore at the bride’s parents’ home. May Henley and Fletcher Jr at the Henley home in Woodruff Place. The couples plan future residences in Chicago or Victoria, with bridal attire described where noted.
A verse narrative portrays a false cyclone fears and a window view. The speaker recalls a storm passing and questions Jackson’s action. A teacher note about Johnny missing school sparks doubt and a pause.
A humane note praises the raccoon for clever tricks such as shelling corn and pulling eggs from a distance. It recounts a Chartres lioness escape and a shipboard bond as two white herons from the Saxon line suffer a broken wing but remain joined with the mate aboard.
Two expressmen trade quips about a large load they had this morning and last night. The exchange captures their jovial, if rough, streetwise banter in a lively snapshot of daily labor.
A quip about sending roses in winter and their rising cost. One speaker notes mailing dozens as a gift, while the other predicts rose prices will spike in season, prompting a change of gesture and hesitation about sending them again.
The Sage of Hawville quips that some pessimists raise large families and laments the innocent children bearing the sorrows of a troubled world. His remark highlights a blunt view on life and population in a grim climate.
In a domestic scene Mr. Smithers disciplines Willie with a strap, insisting the argument with company proves that sighting events can recur in the same location. The moment underscores a claim about repeated sightings.
Building inspector Bedell and a committee of business men inspected smoke consumers Wednesday afternoon at the Russell planing mill on Lewis and Sixteenth streets. The consumer showed excellent performance, confirming smoke absence when in use. Fires restarted with the consumer off, smoke resumed in volumes. A few adequate consumers were found while several were deemed worthless. Bedell plans another committee meeting to pursue action.
Louis Eichrodt aged 69 of 621 East Twelfth Street died Wednesday at home from diabetes. Born in Germany he immigrated in 1856 and worked as a druggist in Indianapolis for years. Survived by four children and a funeral set for 2 p.m. Friday from the family residence.
The post office department on Wednesday approved a new substation numbered 17 to be opened at Prospect Street and Churchman Avenue on July 1. It will offer stamps sales, money orders, and general delivery service.
Supt. Quigley says reports of racing on Capitol avenue Sunday are greatly exaggerated. He was on the avenue after dinner and saw nothing resembling racing. No arrests have been made, but officers are pursuing possible offenders.
An advertisement touts Cascarets Candy Cathartic as a fast cure for severe colds at ten cents with all druggists offering 25 and 50 cent packages. The copy promises proven merit and easy, quick relief.
Brief railway notation lists fare of 1.25 dollars for a Cincinnati return trip via the Cincinnati, Hamilton and Dayton Railroad.
Two special fast trains depart Sunday May 12 with one non-stop at 6 30 a m and another at 7 15 a m stopping at Rushville Connersville and Hamilton Returning from Cincinnati at 6 30 p m.
Edward Singer tells of Ching a lone man living in Ting whose mind grows cruel. He hides his evil mark and waits then walks among people at night. A plague he spreads brings fear and death as the town bows to its rulers.
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