This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 20 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1900
Page
3
The Sun explains its status as second class matter and outlines advertising terms. It lists subscription rates for outside city delivery and instructs communications to the editor and business manager.
The Sun urges readers to report delivery issues by calling 880 or sending a postal to notify the office about missed or irregular newspaper delivery.
The piece pegs political forecasters as unreliable prophets in doubt-filled elections. It notes Indiana candidates Mountay, Taylor, and Taggart as examples, warns poll books can mislead, and calls modern forecasts a wasteful, sensational pastime.
A writer ridicules Frank Burke for alarming commentary on McKinley and Bryan. The piece argues the United States remains safe from imperialism, lampoons Burke’s “fearful” warnings, and notes polls showing small lead margins for gold Democrats in Indianapolis.
Arguments by Henry and McGowan defend four cent interurban fares claiming local streetcar needs are separate and faster service will benefit outside traffic. The Sun urges fairness and opposes cheaper local taxation on interurban lines while criticizing Mark Hanna ally Scott over trusts and warning about Tom Taggart’s legislative ticket and potential impacts on Indianapolis affairs.
The writer doubts Croker can carry Indiana for Bryan, warning the Indiana Democratic racket is not Bryan enthusiasm. The state ticket is the focus, while old guards Jones and Flavius Van Vorhis rally for Warming Willie.
A reader rails at Democrats for reviving a long buried tale about Eugene Sauley and the Todd murder. He urges hanging the man in Monument-place as a punitive example and accuses the party of seeking perpetual county offices for the Republican ring. He notes a Cleveland interview affidavit as questionable and nonrecorded.
The party organs apologize and retract quickly as they rush to address bold charges. The political arena heats up with claims and denials, while observers seek clarity on the truth behind the accusations.
A collection of editorials rails at the Democratic party and Tammany Hall led by Croker, while praising Bryan and denouncing strikes under Democratic rule. The pieces contrast promises, dinner symbols, and patriotism with labor wage reductions and partisan profit.
Maurice H. Edwards son of Dr. C. C. Edwards pastor of the Edwin Ray M E church was buried in Greensburg on Wednesday. He was a Moore’s Hill college student and died of typhoid fever.
A group of women at Clyde B Wemiger’s saloon 2673 Northwestern Ave discharged a blank cartridge at Wemiger’s face on Wednesday night endangering his sight. The incident occurred amid a scene at the saloon with reports of injuries and potential legal action.
Detroit News reports Henry Austin Adams energic and confident as he spoke on The Twentieth Century at the Light Guard armory before about 1000 listeners. He criticized current educational and social trends especially among women, praised Catholic dogmatism, and urged simplicity and faith to guide the future.
The Kitz Bowling Alleys have been handsomely refitted on the second floor under E Kitz & Co props. Also notices removal of dentist E Werth to 433 Stevenson Building with old telephone 29730. Sleeping and chair cars between Indianapolis and Quincy, IL are advertised by D. & W. Co.
An old nurse for children advertisement touts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup as the remedy for teething pain wind colic and diarrhoea. The note claims it soothes the child softens the gums and eases teething discomfort priced at twenty five cents per bottle.
Beatrice Harraden argues women should not be limited to certain tasks, while men may handle carpet sweeping. Coulson Kernahan faces a privacy dispute over a novelist's square address in a murder tale. Mark Twain resists paid lecturing despite major offers, and Bliss Carman is praised as a nature loving poet with canoeing prowess and a dangerous rapids anecdote. Elizabeth Lincoln Gould resurrects Little Men as a drama for Ladies' Home Journal. Beaucaire hits fifth edition with 26,000 copies sold and Melbourne order. Tommy and Grizel also sees large Scribner print run.
The jury returned a verdict awarding Mrs. Mary A. Krug $2,500 in damages against both defendants the Indianapolis Transfer Company and the street railroad company in the civil case.
The Louisville Evansville and St Louis railroad on the Afr line will be sold at Huntingburg on November 22 with the Southern expected to purchase. An appeal from Judge Carter on the Vandalia case is being prepared for the U S Supreme Court. Volney T Malott receivership to last at least three to five years longer. Pennsylvania stockholders content with management. Supt Zion orders two new Belt train crews due to higher traffic. W H Carbee marks 32 years as American Express messenger between Indianapolis and St Louis. Tuesday I D & W reports its biggest business day into Indianapolis with 98 car loads of corn.receiving
English offers Nat Goodwin Thursday and William Collier for the rest of the week. Peaceful Valley is thriving at the Grand and Booth Hop is at the Park with War on Women. Modjeska presents King John at English's next Wednesday. The Empire shows vaudeville, the Propylaeum hosts a fine quartet and Earl Percy Parks sings well. The Zoo draws crowds with hybrid lions and tigers, night acts lit by calcium lights and candy stands for children.
A montage of newspaper quips on election era politics. Critics mock speeches and crowd reactions as readers note silences signals and crowd fervor. The clips span multiple cities including Minneapolis Omaha and Detroit reflecting a spirited but partisan media landscape.
Mrs Henry Warrum hosted the Veronica club on Thursday. A masquerade party followed by J Q Van Winkle on Wednesday. Harvard club plans a Thanksgiving dinner for George Riddle. Several Halloween events entertained guests including Miss Elizabeth Dugan and Miss Margaret Bedell. Weddings noted in Crawfordsville Kokomo Martinsville Elkhart and South Bend with several local couples announced.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.