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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1900
Page
4
Public notice outlining advertising terms and subscription pricing for The Sun. It lists rates for outside city six months, per month, and per year in advance, and directs readers to contact the business manager or editor for further details and agency opportunities.
The Sun asks readers to notify the office about delivery issues by calling or mailing. Provide preferred contact details to ensure timely service.
The Sun argues Indianapolis should shift funding from conventions to creating a manufacturing base. It proposes a city banked fund from convention money to purchase suburban land and offer free sites to factories, claiming one factory employing 500 would outbenefit annual conventions.
Indianapolis citizens are urged to back the proposed Indianapolis Southern railroad as a valuable investment. The article praises capable leaders, criticizes local politicians for election methods, and notes disputes over a primary election law. It mentions infrastructure projects like a stone bridge over Fall Creek and concerns about gas charges.
The piece critiques a proposed license inspector under the law as a potential improvement while warning that inaction would worsen conditions. It cites failures by city and county officials to enforce laws against arug gests and grocers and questions whether the next prosecutor will honor enforcement. It notes the Dewey arch in New York being torn down and comments on American priorities toward entertainment and consumer goods over masonry.
The administration delays starting a winter hot water heating plant due to higher iron pipe costs since the election. Officials voice cautious optimism that prices may fall within a year.
Croker attempts to rally support from colleagues he has insulted, a last ditch tactic reflecting his failing political standing and mounting desperation.
The harsh blow to Bryanism and Tammany ism delivers a jolt to Thomas Taggart. The upheaval may not be fatal but proves a stagg ering setback for the prominent party figure and its political machine.
Addison C Harris is questioned by Attorney General Griggs regarding the brogans issue and actions taken to step them out. The matter concerns governmental aid and the roles of high officials in the procurement and distribution process.
Collected remarks from various figures in Indianapolis covering politics, labor, media, and social topics. Includes Haines praising DePauw football, concerns over gas supply, art in city growth, and comments on journalism, education, and public improvements with names like Kuhns, Mott, Sauley, and McGinnis.
The piece portraits Wolcott as a famed orator and stylish dresser facing retirement. It surveys Carter Pettigrew Allen and Butler, describing their oratorical skill, careers, and political fates with caustic, period tone from the Washington Post.
The school board approved a payment of 29 173 20 dollars on Friday night. Of this amount 325 000 was for payment of notes tied to new buildings completed last December.
A 100 dollar reward is posted for any case of catarrh cured by Hall's Searze cure. The notice praises the Cheney firm for 16 years of honorable business, endorsing their reliability in drug transactions and endorsing sale practices.
The Flower mission fair closes with a grand football dance Saturday night. Students and attendees of the Illinois vs Triana game will join the event after Edison pictures. A children’s party and a Little Red Riding Hood impersonation by Mrs. John T. Brush add to the festivities.
A list of Sunday worship times for several churches with pastors named. Times vary, including 10 45 a m and 7 30 p m across First Baptist Central Christian Plymouth Congregational Central Ave M E Fletcher Place M E Meridian St M E Roberts Park M E First Presbyterian Second Presbyterian Mayer Chapel Tabernacle Presbyterian W Washington St Chapel Presbyterian and other congregations. Some entries include pastors such as Rev T J Villers Rev A B Philputt Rev H C Meserve Rev C C Lasby Rev Virgil W Tevis Rev W A Quayle Dr C I Bacon Rev T G Harrison Rev Merle Daubinge Rev J A Wilburn Rev Clifford McBride Rev J Cum ming Smith Rev C L Lucas.
Mrs. Ray of Zionsville Indiana died unexpectedly from heart disease at her home Thursday night at age 72. A pioneer settler, she and her husband shared 56 years of marriage and she was the mother of Allen Ray of Indianapolis. Funeral arrangements set for Sunday at 9.10.
Fire-chief Barrett building-inspector Bedell and factory-inspector McAbee visit Indianapolis institutions to urge fire walls from floor to roof in the attic and to request more lighting at death mute institute. They aim to prevent spread of fire along the attic which spans the main insane hospital.
The German Ladies Aid Society announces the ninth annual charity ball at the German house next Wednesday. Guests, floor and hall committees, and organizers include Mrs. Fannie Tilly, Mrs. Rush, Mrs. Hollweg, Mrs. Broich, Mrs. Westing, and many others coordinating reception, music, tickets, decorations, and refreshments.
A collage of editorial quips and questions from papers in Indiana and nearby regions comments on Democratic and Republican figures, attitudes toward Bryan, movements for self governance, and the broader political climate as the 1900s winds shift. Notable names include Aguinaldo, Roosevelt, and Jim Hones among others.
Mrs. L. B. Garland of Shady Tennessee suffered persistent fatigue, poor digestion, and weight loss. After taking Hood's Sarsaparilla she regained appetite, gained weight, and returned to work, a claim the patient makes in her own words. Heed's Sarsaparilla promises to cure and keeps the promise. Start treatment early.
The S. H. S. Senate approved the peace measure amid sparse roll call votes with several absences. The bill set up regu lar territories as future states with native officers aged over 30 and Senate approval, included a debate on women's suffrage and a standing army, and later struck out the women’s suffrage provision. Notable remarks came from Senator Mantle and Harold Gusdorf and ex Senator Mills spoke on past women’s suffrage efforts. Next week a negro educational bill and broader bill activity were urged by President Beveridge.
Walter McAllister, George Kerr, Andrew Campbell and William Death were arraigned in Paterson New Jersey on November 17 for the murder of Jennie Bosschieter. They pleaded not guilty and were remanded to trial set for January 14.
W P Fishtack recovers from an operation in a New York hospital. Miss Sarah F Keely urges separate institutions for the girls reformatory and the woman’s prison. Rev M L Haines spoke to boys at the club and a Thanksgiving dinner is planned. Indiana considers licensing out of state hunters, while Odd Fellows review grievances. Lincoln Day events loom after a Republican victory with prominent national figures to speak.
Dr. B F Bye formerly at 227 N Illinois St has moved his downtown office to 403 N Illinois St northeast corner Vermont Both telephones No 1925 remain in use and service continues at the new location.
Full regular dinner and business men's lunch offered at St Charles hotel by Chas Mullerschoen proprietor. Wines and bottled goods available. Schuller's 212 N Meridian and Clark 116 N Tl st advertise best photographs at low prices. Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup recommended for teething children. 25 cents a bottle.
The notice promotes savings with 3 percent interest on deposits of one dollar or more. It highlights auxiliary savings banks as a helpful aid to disciplined saving and invites readers to visit to learn more about the service.
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