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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1900
Page
4
Advertising rates and subscription terms for The Sun are outlined. Dealers can obtain sale terms at the office, and agents or communications of a business nature should contact the advertising department manager or editor. Rates: outside city six months in advance. inside city per month. Indianapolis, Ind.
If you fail to receive The Gun regularly from your carrier, notify this office at telephone 880 or by postal mail to The Sun. This urgent alert asks readers to report missed deliveries promptly.
A critical editorial condemns rising grade crossing accidents in Indianapolis as tracks remain low priority. The piece blasts city leaders and railroad managers for inaction, calls for immediate elevation of tracks, and questions public safety amid political distractions and ongoing legal battles.
The board of safety acquitted Capt. Dawson in a carnival week crowd incident. The author condemns the action of riding horses into a peaceful crowd and striking a man who defended himself, arguing the verdict betrays public safety and marks a dangerous return to the John Lowe method. The piece urges scrutiny of police behavior at public events.
A collage of editorials and jibes references Roosevelt Bryan Goebel industrials Vanderbuilt and labor issues. It notes Roosevelt’s Kentucky action and the strike’s end with mixed judgments and political venom.
The investigation committee will meet with Consumers' Gas Trust Company directors Monday night to formulate a plan to investigate the company books. Directors say counsel claims the committee has no right to investigate one company, but will supply proper information.
A collage of anecdotes and notices recounts Mammy Mary, Graceful Haydn quips, Hall Caine deception tale, John La Farge banter, Bishop Brooks wit, and a US entomology official’s scrap book request. Also shows an Irish sergeant’s humorous drill remark.
A collage of quotes from residents and officials on politics media and everyday life, including remarks about newspapers, taxation, gambling, campaigns, and public institutions. Notable voices reference Bryan and McKinley, city hospitals, the Fair, and local figures like Taggart and Connersville comparisons.
A compilation of satirical remarks from multiple papers lampooning Republican and Democratic figures. Snippets reference Benjamin Harrison Bryan McKinney and William McKinney with comments on party loyalty money and trust issues. The tone is partisan parody from Salem Democrat Frankfort Crescent Columbus Republican New Albany Ledger Brazil Enterprise Kokomo News.
The Clio club hosted a president's day party at Mrs. R. W. Furnas's home. Daughters of the Revolution installed officers in Indianapolis. Ladies of the Mannerchor named new officers. Miss Anna Stacia Birk will wed Otto D. Lefler Tuesday at Central Ave M E Church with a reception at 1119 N Alabama St and an after party at 1117 N Alabama St. Nell Birk to return from Weslyn College as maid of honor. Laura Dickmeir of Cincinnati will attend the wedding.
A rural voice recalls a political scene where locals vote through their fathers, praising Bryan and Kinley while mock voting on a corner as neighbors jeer and shout. The narrator admits limited political knowledge but supports Bryan due to his father’s influence.
Mary Mannering earns a stunning reception in Indianapolis, with Robert Drouet and the cast parading before an enraptured audience after the third act battle scene. The melodrama shows strong action and Mrs Mannering proves a delightful star as the engagement runs through Saturday night.
A fragmentary vaudeville scene shows Rip Van Winkle awakening and meeting an owner who once paid for eggs tossed at him. A facetious lawyer advises bail, a painter is praised, and an Irish comedian performs. The piece includes dialogue about change, money, and a tragic vaudeville pun.
The Sunday schedule lists services for multiple congregations including First Baptist Central Christian Christ Episcopal Central Ave M E Fletcher Place Meridian Street M E Roberts Park M E First Presbyterian Second Presbyterian Mayor Chapel Tabernacle Presbyterian and Washington Street Chapel with assigned pastors and service times such as 10 45 and 7 30 or 10 30 mixing morning and evening worship across locales.
The Indiana Society of the Sons of the Revolution held its annual banquet at the Denison on Friday night with Rev. A B Philpott as toastmaster. Brief toasts followed by Col John T Barnett William Allen Wood A O Lockridge Jesse C Tarkington and Rev Lewis Brown. Jesse Tarkington elected president John G Mott vice president William Wood secretary Benjamin Minor treasurer H A Adams registrar and Philpott chaplain. A smoker is planned for January 3 1901 to mark the Battle of Princeton anniversary.
The Cameron family in New York received two London cablegrams Friday night announcing Sir Roderick William Cameron's death. Born at Glen Nevis Scotland on July 25 185, he was Duncan Cameron's son and owned a fleet of ships. Sir Roderick aided Canada Australia trade and was knighted by the Queen in 1883. He was a racing enthusiast who owned many record horses.
A fire at Hendrickson, Lesler & Co. wholesale hat store on 131 S. Meridian St. caused two horses from local fire companies to be injured as they responded. No firefighters were hurt and the blaze started from sewer gas in the basement. Also, the autopsy of George W. Louden, found dead at Miles E. Washington St. restaurant, showed heart lesion as cause. Louden, a contractor, lived at Southport and previously at 1367 W Twenty sixth St. in Indianapolis. he leaves two children.
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