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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1894
Page
2
The Sun prints subscription rates and delivery details for Indianapolis readers. It outlines city and outside city pricing, advertising contact options, and how to reach the editor and business manager for communications.
The Good Citizens' League, praised by some for moral aims, faces heavy criticism from both major parties and clergy. Critics cite questionable methods, distrust of leaders, and a political campaign climate. The piece notes skepticism toward a movement seen as ill-starred and warns against overreach by its leaders.
A public insistence for direct responses from legislative candidates to a Taxpayers' League inquiry on proposed school board power curbs is urged. Voters seek clear pledges and to identify candidates free of Frenzelism amid convention chatter and local political jabs.
The Richmond Telegram notes both the czar and Dan Creedon were named in patent medicine ads and faced public embarrassment. Fort Wayne report says President Cleveland may soon endorse Senator Hill following his recovery. Canada press quotes Breckinridge on predicting hot summers. Buffalo lake cities face hay imports at reduced tariff impact per Illinois farm tariff critique.
The speaker identifies as a sickly Buzzard's Bay resident who speaks in perky defiance and hints at hidden sight. He asserts he could write if he chose but declines to, while his arm remains sound and he disclaims any desire to endorse a controversial figure.
The Good citizens league faces opposition from prohibitionists and labor groups as Marion county candidates weigh how to respond to calls for militia funding. Labor voices warn against militia budget hikes while prohibitionists deride the league as shortsighted. Candidates remain indecisive amid political crossfire.
A long garbled listing of wanted persons and services appears, including jobs, housework, and lodging ads. It notes several wanteds for cooks, housekeepers, and assistants, plus notes on rooms for rent and a few personal ads. The fragmentary text also references an advertisement policy and a few business notices.
At Haynes restaurant on Delaware street near Market a foot long paper key and rusted iron lookalike lock attract crowds. Daily signs claim diverse origins from Seoul to Bombay, traded jokes about ownership and age, while locals read the placards with nods and laughs.
The Board of Public Works of Indianapolis Indiana will receive sealed proposals on November 6 1894 at 10 a m in its office for the construction of a local sewer along the first alley east of Delaware Street from the main sewer on Eleventh Street to the south end line of Seventh Street. Each bid must include a $100 certified check as good faith with contract and bond to be executed within ten days if accepted. the board reserves right to reject any bid and notes plans and specifications on file.
The Board of Public Works adopts Declaratory Resolution No. 200, 1894 to vacate portions of Kell Street in Indianapolis Marion County Indiana, describing exact vacated lengths and plat details, with a public hearing set for November 8th 184 at 10 a.m. to hear remonstrances and take final action.
The Board of Public Works of Indianapolis Indiana announces proposed main sewer construction along described streets and alleys including Pine Street Peru Avenue and Massachusetts Avenue. Abutting property holders may pay excess costs. remonstrances may be filed by November 2 1894 at 10 a.m. with board at their office.
City boards propose opening and extending Lincoln Lane to a uniform width of sixty feet from Sophia Greenwald's Addition eastward, condemning land along the route. Public Works schedules hearings for November 9, 1892, to hear objections and take further action.
The Board of Public Works of Indianapolis Indiana adopts a declaratory restitution to open and extend Leonard Street to a uniform width of sixty feet from Hol Street to Gresham Street a distance of about 4527 feet condemning and appropriating land described as beginning west line Leonard Street extended south near Gresham Street to form a proposed opening and extension with parcels abutting Lincoln Lane and East Street to Joseph A Moore South Addition. Remonstrances due November 9 1894 with a hearing scheduled at 10 a.m. in the Board office.
The Provision Arcade opens from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily with Saturday hours until 11 p.m. Free citywide delivery from all booths. Booths list various vendors: fresh fish and seafood, glassware and utensils, Boston baked beans, relishes, bread and cakes, butter and dairy, poultry and eggs, canned goods, dried fruits, cigars, cereals, preserved goods, flowers, and more. Prices noted for some items include bread at 25 cents per loaf and produce listings such as grapes, strawberries, and pineapples.
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