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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1901
Page
4
The Sun offers delivery in the city for six cents per week and outside city rates of nine dollars ninety six cents for six months or five dollars per year. Communications for publication go to the editor and business matters to the business manager at THE SUN Building, 123 and 125 East Ohio Street.
If you fail to receive The Sun regularly from your carrier, please notify the office at once. Call 880 or send a postal to The Sun with your new or old contact information.
The Sun accuses the city health board of bending rules to aid garbage contractors led by Mr. Rauh. It cites unlawful abolition of a garbage ordinance, issuance of improper guidance to residents, and links to Tammany influence in Albany and Indianapolis. The piece condemns board officials for violating statutes and praises stricter local measures against outsiders.
Rumors claim Deputy-factory-inspector Spees resigns while officials deny the facts. Governor Durbin seeks a more political figure to bolster his senatorial machine. Health board worries tighter wagons will force more purchases and shrink profits. Independents may back a third high-level nominee to unite reformers as election season nears.
In a speculative view, the writer suggests that if the legislature were in session Harry Bitartrate Gates would push a bill restricting sales to Mr. Platt's voting machines only in Indiana. He notes Gates can operate only in Marion county and laments the limitations, praising Gates as rare public spirit and wondering what county commissioners who buy the machines think.
Citizens debate adopting voting machines while critics accuse county political leaders of undue influence. The eastern voting machine men plan to proceed despite concerns, and the process will be watched closely as the purchase moves forward.
The Sun warned that officials ousting a St. Louis garbage contractor would hand the contract to current holders. The rigid ordinance was softened to favor the mayor’s friends, shaping the outcome described in the report.
Secret meetings involving Elliott Gates and other owners of the Marion club machine, along with operators of the United States Standard voting machine combination, are seen as potentially signaling the formation of another trust.
Reports hint at political maneuvering as Mayor is away and Controller Johnson noted. Bookwalter references Republicans obtaining a so called hot air franchise from Sahm Maguire Co. The piece also mentions the undertakers' association upholding an ethical code, a reassurance amid concerns.
A sharp critique targets local Republican figures for pressuring the state voting machine commission while questioning street-car extension asks. The piece notes Taggart blocking Dore Johnson’s mayorship and urges Board of Works to strike for change.
A poem titled The Rainy Day urges savings with lines about laying aside a quarter of earnings and preparing for a dreary future. It warns that bright days may fade and predicts a day when "friend Morgan owns the earth," prompting cautious finance in verse.
In a brief exchange, one speaker notes Miss Banks has a cheerful disposition while another adds she appears prettiest when she smiles. The remarks focus on personality and appearance in a light social moment.
The celebrated actress drew crowds and prices rose. A drunken man offered 75 cents for a parquet seat, the clerk replied three dollars, and the patron claimed a misstep, asking for the Grana theater and mistaking the box office for a stock exchange.
A theatrical scene features a horse cry echoed as players on a green cloth board urge action. The phrase a horse a horse recurs while participants shake the box once more, suggesting betting or chance amid stage or game play.
Mr Highland remarks that life can be hard for anyone. Pears Soap retorts that gaps between houses force long walks to find lunch, highlighting practical daily struggles and humor in ordinary errands.
An editor scolds Will for writing about a bottle with a message from a shipwrecked sailor captured by South Sea island savages. The editor warns to be careful and jokes about mislabeling the bottle and picture.
Andrew W. Sharpe a cigar manufacturer at 32 W Henry Street died at 1230 am Thursday at his sister Mrs House home 707 N New Jersey Street after many years in local business.
A May 15 telegram from Mumfordsville Kentucky reports Hart County Deposit Bank was dynamited early Wednesday and a large sum of money taken. Burglars escaped with the loot.
Report describes a woman’s screams and a child finding a watch engraved with Lavinia Avery in Buffalo New York. Police hints of a murder fade as a want ad explains a reward for the watch’s return to 1329 Meridian Street. Miss Avery, visiting Ferdinand Winter, lost the watch while walking from country club grounds to Armstrong Park car line.
An explosion of dynamite wrecked a street car in Atlanta on Tuesday night. The car was crowded with passengers and they were shaken but none seriously injured. Police have no clue to the culprit.
Receiver Malott reports March net profits of 41113.20 for Vandalia railroad. Ardent plans include turning over arsenal grounds to state for a military station and Amphion club concerts despite losses. McKinley to dedicate soldiers monument in July. Frank Higginbotham chosen to represent Stereotypers union No. 38 at Birmingham convention. Probate court appraisers value Henry C. Long estate at 262831. Ice cream cart incident breaks collarbone. Plasterers’ conference advances union talks. Local recruit Jones to join regiment at Fort Houston. Street car company to install large engine and generator, build 30 cars by year’s end. Robbery of J. C. Allison reported. possible chloroform. Executors named for Frederick Wellman estate. I. Wellman estate valued at 60000. Supreme court to hear three-cent-fare case May 28. Indianapolis Typographical Union elects new officers. Body of Edward B. Mitchell to arrive for funeral Sunday.
Mrs. Sabel Robson of Elwood is described as violently insane over religion. She believes she will marry Christ after death and intends to end her life by drowning in a well.
Nat C. Goodwin as Shylock pleases Wednesday night audience while Miss Maxine Elliott’s Portia dazzles in regal gowns. The spring tour of Merchant of Venice, aided by lavish sets, draws strong attendance. Sale for two Grand vaudeville shows opens Thursday with Mac Tuttle and Walter Percy Pfaff added to volunteers. Park bill changes Thursday to Holden Company presenting Wife for Wife.
J H Wilson of Indianapolis notes the difficulty of securing board and lodging with modern conveniences for under $1 a day in the city. He compares with New York where such amenities are available for six cents daily, urging enterprise to improve local lodging options for workers with low incomes.
D M Parry rejects reports that land he holds in West Indianapolis would be used for railroad yards by the Indianapolis Southern. He had a permit to lay a switch for moving his buggy factory there. An agitation to repeal the ordinance followed. Councilman Higgins was imprisoned for soliciting a bribe to secure his vote on the ordinance.
Herbert Allen eighteen of 2118 Galenast street injured at Interior hardwood factory when his left foot was caught by a revolving knife while feeding sticks into a planet. The great toe was amputated after the foot slipped and became entangled.
A collage of brief comments from newspapers on public figures and events. Gen Funston plans to stay in the Philippines in a permanent role. The focus shifts to Mrs McKinley amid her illness as the presidential tour looms. Tom L Johnson’s intended wonders are noted. A Georgia jury verdict is quoted as almost guilty, with other papers sniping at local juries and public misjudgments.
The clippings reflect varied views on politics business and urban policy. No scraps in cigars cited for moral lessons while Grover Cleveland profits from Northern Pacific stock rise. Indianapolis tests street paving I Meridian street with asphalt amid opposition. Stock gamblers and poker as business risk noted by different papers.
The article discusses Gen. Harrison and his son's relation to the administration's Philippine policy. It notes Harrison's strong but calm criticism and a suspected personal coolness due to the ex-president's remarriage. A mystery surrounds Col. Harrisons dismissal needing clarification for the administration's reputation.
A rash of items includes a Monson murder accusation with a claim of $5600 robbed from Leonard Weiss, a New York cold storage plant project for London at $56000, storm damage to truck farms in Newbern North Carolina, pension boss Evans denying cabinet talks, Gen. Alger and wife sailing to Carlsbad, Loomis and wife leaving New York for Europe, bank robbers Taylor and Ryan getting ten years, Jacksonville warnings to laborers, Hillman Shives 12 killing Alonzo Thomas in Greenbackville Virginia, a boy’s self drowning attempt, Bohemian manufacturers opposing US competition, Pennsylvania Republicans celebrating Senator Quay’s reelection, and Mrs Rose Dorse of Chicago refusing rent after bugs found in her house.
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