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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1901
Page
4
The Sun lists publishing offices and contact details for editorial and advertising departments in the THE SUN Building at East Ohio Street. It includes carrier delivery six cents weekly and outside city subscription rates six months 1.49 per month 2 per year 3.00 with terms for agents and news dealers.
A brief notice requests readers to inform the Sun office if a copy is not received. It provides a phone number 880 and asks to send mail to the Sun, applying to both new and existing subscribers. The wording reflects a traditional newspaper circulation reminder from a prior era.
A critical look at the last general assembly shows many laws passed without full knowledge of their content. Courts curb obedience, as in the Fort Wayne charter case and the anti vaccination proviso. Health boards refuse enforcement citing danger to public welfare, urging better citizen selection for future legislatures.
A critique notes slow flooring progress at the new Claypool building and inspector tolerance allowing unsafe practices including a high fence packed with advertising that later caused injury. It cites Dr. Frank Fetter’s rise at Cornell and Indiana roots, praising his public-minded work and early poverty-era start. It also discusses city nomination politics and the Johnson endorsement debate in a Prairie State political context.
A fragmented advertisement lists a mixed sale of ladies hosiery including fast black lisle and finished cotton hose with double heels and feet, plus bright red lace, seamless cotton hose with double knees, and assorted lisle thread hose in mixed lots and 29 to 50 cent ranges.
The piece argues undertakers and physicians should be judged by their actions not terms like quackery, noting that all professionals advertise and may engage in church roles. It contends honest practice matters more than labels and highlights the broad use of advertising across fields, with ribaldry often surrounding motives.
Francis T. Hord, a familiar figure in Indianapolis courts streets and society, dies after overdosing on morphine. The tragedy underscores the dangers of taking drugs without physician instructions. His untimely end is deplorable and widely felt.
Andrew Hagen denounces the Royal Arch as ineffectual, alleging saloon owners violate the law. He notes the attempted boycott from such a source is an honor The Sun takes pride in resisting.
A commentator wonders if seeking a pardon for Commodore Higgins before the Supreme Court rules on his new trial petition is proper, arguing the process presumes a wrongful conviction without a final judgment. The inquiry highlights tension between clemency and appellate outcome.
A reader asks Mr. Harry Gates if potassium bitartrate may be used in breakfast biscuits under the new laws. The inquiry seeks guidance on ingredient legality and compliance for home baking.
Cleveland mayor orders removal of keep off the grass signs from parks after complaints. He says parks should be walkable and green, and vows to replace signholders if workers cannot maintain the grass. Citizens are urged to enjoy the parks as they wish.
The Grand Army Department of Indiana and Spanish–American War veterans appeal to Indiana congressmen to back a court of inquiry into Russell B. Harrison’s dismissal from the army. Col Harrison expects action after the president’s Washington return. The effort aims to uphold investigation and justice, noting Harrison’s long military ties to Indiana. J McCallie named custodian of Union Station.
A collage of quotes from newspapers including Detroit News Buffalo News Topeka Journal New York Evening Sun St Paul Dispatch St Paul Dispatch Rochester Herald and Rochester Herald citing remarks on Russia Admir al Schley wall street gambling Jay Gould Cooke McKinley foreign markets and Gen Russell Ager. The selections critique finance politics and society with a tone of contemporaneous commentary.
An incomplete Detroit Free Press excerpt notes someone who loses is down and never heard of again, suggesting a missing person context with limited readable details.
Miss Josephine Moore hosts card party at Central avenue home. Mrs. Perlsy, Raymond, Alameda club ladies entertain Breneke’s. W. W. Woodward hosts dinner for Gov and Mrs Durbin and Rev and Mrs Quayle. Oliver Willard Pierce to lecture at Woodruff place club Saturday afternoon for Woodruff place matinee musicale. Mrs. George W. Sloan and Mrs. Frank W. Morrison host luncheons Thursday at respective clubs. Mrs. Lilian Reese hosts Thursday tea for Miss Marion Rondthaler of Chicago. State weddings: Luch Reech with Dr Fred Heller in Brownstown. Esther Endsley with Oscar Anderson in Hagerstown. Fannie Hindman with Horace Scott in Bethel Ind. Detention pavilion full of smallpox patients. health authorities puzzled by new cases on Redmond al.
The Holden company presents a stirring melodrama Wife for wife at the Park. A slave plots revenge after his master dispossesses his wife, with a clever plot sustaining interest to the end. Little Miss Ople earns applause with musical specialties.
Advertises a round trip from Indianapolis to Buffalo for 14.25 with return validity five days. May 18 and 19 coverage for Pan-American exposition dedication May 20. Train departures from Indianapolis 4:25 am 2:55 pm 6:25 pm and Buffalo departures 3:20 pm 7:55 am 11:30 am with arrivals in Buffalo and Indianapolis as listed.
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