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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1901
Page
4
The Sun provides old and new telephone numbers for the business office and editor. It outlines delivery by carrier for six cents a week, advertising contacts, and agent rates. It lists subscription prices for outside city readers and terms for news dealers.
If you fail to receive The Sun regularly please inform the Sun office at once. Call 880 with new or old numbers or mail your postal to The Sun to ensure continued delivery.
The Sentinel condemns The Sun for opposing a $30,000 Riverside park land purchase saying it harms park funds and Indianapolis. It accuses officials of financial mismanagement and criticizes interference with probes while defending independent reporting and calls for economy amid looming bridge needs.
President Knox on Wednesday linked the reunified nation to McKinley era policy of non interference with southern race affairs. The McKinley party of Indiana backs this policy, drawing sharp criticism from leading colored men.
Reports state Bresei died by suicide, ending a controversial career marked by high profile assassinations. Authorities are reviewing the case as details remain scarce and investigations continue.
A fragmented OCR listing prices for ladies' fast black cotton hose across styles including double heels and toes, fancy ribbed, and split white feet. Mentions multiple prices per pair and a reference to East Aisle.
A state report warns that Indiana’s women’s prison is a dangerous fire trap run by the state. Legislators, accused of preoccupation with other bills, are urged to act promptly rather than wait for a year and a half, while the facility risks neglect.
Wachstetter, linked to Charles Vickers death, admits his saloon ran at illegal hours. He is not yet under arrest or charged as an accessory as witnesses say he ordered the dying man dragged out. The murdered man’s widow may sue the city for failing to enforce the law. Creeds evolve as knowledge grows, church progress is praised for aligning with advancing truths.
The article reports that Dowie and several associates were indicted for permitting a woman to die without medical attendance. It calls for a broader crackdown on fanatical practices sweeping the nation.
The plan proposed by President McGowan to install a lower step on street cars in the city is expected to be welcomed. The measure aims to ease boarding for riders and improve accessibility across routes.
Five thousand workers in the New York rapid transit tunnel are on strike causing suspension of work. The action began with engineers rock drillers and hoisters demanding higher pay. When skilled workers quit many laborers were forced out and contractors began hiring non union men on Friday.
Exports of mineral oils from the United States for the full fiscal year are projected at about $70,000,000. In the first nine months of the year, exports of illuminating oil totaled 569,624,751 gallons worth $47,929,514, or 0.623 dollars per gallon.
Labor commissioner McCormack addressed a machinists strike while Collins denied no arbitration. Central telephone linemen set a Monday deadline for 2.50 a day nine hours. Teamsters proposed contractors hire only union men with a union promise to limit members’ work. a 3.50 and ten hour day was discussed. Women’s Label League held a Thursday open meeting at Morrison’s hall with speeches and refreshments. Plumbers and master plumbers reached an understanding to discuss abolishing the apprentice system at a joint Kansas City conference in July.
In Town Talk the Security Trust Company increased its capital stock from five hundred thousand to six hundred thousand dollars. Alexander Sanderson, Terre Haute saloonist, is under arrest for sending obscene pictures from Indiana to Ohio. Official papers for the Columbia National Bank have been forwarded to Washington and it will open at 3 E Washington St on June 3. Permanent quarters at 14 and 16 E Washington St will be ready by October 1. Garly Prackle, the West Michigan Street car conductor, injured in a pole accident, is recovering in hospital with a broken left arm, dislocated right shoulder and scalp wounds. Probate Judge Walker allowed John Do Clark $75 from the estate of Mrs Mar gery Porter for summers spent at his home from 1891 to 1899 despite objections from the beneficiaries.
The Holden company closes the week with Camille at the Park starring Lulu May as Camille and J. A. Preston as Armand Duval. The cast earns praise for acting and staging with handsome costumes and a notable cross scene. Minor impressions include Little Allie Opie mimicking Joseph Jefferson and Rose Melville. The final season night features Otis Skinner Mrs LeMoyne and Miss T Eleanor Robson in In a Balcony.
Carl Sander of Sander & Recker recalls the Cleveland incident. The item has been stolen twice and recovered each time by the police.
Baldwin's music store offers a weekly bargain on slightly used upright pianos. The promotion highlights discounted instruments suitable for homes and studios.
A special fast train runs Sunday May 26 via Cincinnati, Hamilton and Dayton stopping only at Rushville Connersville and Hamilton. It departs Union Station at 7:15 a.m. Return from Cincinnati at 6:30 p.m. Fare is $1.25 with minor extras.
Baldwin's music advertises discounted upright pianos this week with bargains on select models. Local store offers updated stock and pricing, inviting customers to visit for demonstrations and financing options.
Funeral for Albert S. Comstock 71 will be held Saturday afternoon at the residence 1522 North Meridian Street. He died of heart disease after a period of feeble health. Born in Cooperstown New York he moved to Lafayette at 25 and to Indianapolis in 1871 to join R A Durbon in the pump business. He led Comstock and Coonse Company and is survived by a widow. Burial will be in Utica New York.
Mr and Mrs Elmer Huddlestone previously pleaded not guilty on Wednesday to using the mails for a fraudulent purpose and then changed to guilty on Thursday. They had spent four months in jail and received sentences of three years and 380 days respectively for a fraudulently sold real estate deal with Huddlestones uncle in Texas.
The Security Trust Company is named guardian of Mrs Laura B Applegate of 9% N Capital Ave. She holds property valued around 25000 dollars and is confined at Central insane hospital as violently insane. Her husband’s death tipped her into mental breakdown and she has been repeatedly restrained for self harm.
Promote relief for eczema and irritated skin with Dean's Ointment advertised as safe for delicate skin and available at drug stores for fifty cents.
Summer health resort at Vandalia near Indianapolis offers low rate excursion tickets on sale daily. Inquiries available through Vandalia line ticket agents or by writing W. W. Richardson D. P. A.
City life brief listing various Indianapolis items. Sacred Heart congregation holds annual picnic at Knaerzer's grove on May 27. Also notes on finance bonds, a return from Austria, streetcar ideas, civic ceremonies, and local social notes.
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