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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1900
Page
4
The Sun explains delivery terms second class matter and carrier delivery for six cents weekly. It lists rates for outside city subscriptions by year six months and month and provides contact details for advertising and editorial departments and request for agents.
The Sun requests readers to notify the office if they wish to receive THE SUN regularly. Contact numbers and address are provided for updates or changes to subscription delivery.
An editorial exchange questions a Sunday paper’s claim that the city may switch from elevated rails to a viaduct. The Sentinel defends the mayor and council’s pledge to elevation, noting no basis for the rumor and urging steadiness on the project. The Sun mirrors the Sentinel’s stance against wobbling on track plans.
A Sun report recalls the Board of Works delaying hot water heating bids to favor S. E. Rauh and Democratic allies, accusing the panel of steering the franchise to insiders. The writer warns of political maneuvering and suggests future franchises would face similar manipulation.
A reader criticizes the city’s handling of financial propositions and the tax levy, accusing officials of inconsistency and dishonesty. The notice portrays a heated campaign atmosphere and questions the Board of Works honesty while noting a planned tax increase.
A collage of anecdotes and anecdotes in brief from Pretoria courtesy with horses and a brave lady driving officers to see Roberts. Tales include Lincoln era trading wit, Lord Russell’s son sail, Cuban teachers at Longfellow house, Hall Caine quip about banks, and a soapbox plug for Dean's ointment for itching skin.
A collage of verses and humorous snippets features five goldfish and a curious girl, interwoven with brief dialogue about books, a merchant’s store, a politician, and children at school. The lighthearted collage shifts to Polly at home with photos from the shore, and a playful exchange about whom strings whom.
A clip of assorted editorials discusses Tom L. Johnson’s stamp for democracy, Bryan era politics, Bresci’s Italian verdict, recantation by criminal law authority Pessina, U S reactions to Russian notes, and a call for U S withdrawal from China.
A nostalgic poem honoring laboring men on their day. It praises modesty, health, grit, family, and duty. The speaker wishes the worker a high crown among heroes, celebrated in life and in peaceful remembrance.
A collection of remarks from Indianapolis ministers on world events and moral issues. Rev C E Bacon notes the Chinese war cloud as a silver lining and calls out superstition. Rev W C Taylor discusses labor wealth and ownership in homes. Other pastors reflect on McKinley, temperance, societal ideals, culture, and Christian socialism.
A collage of brief items notes Kansas shipping flour to Hong Kong, Crowding politics with Croker and Hill bonds, and voters hearing canned oratory via phonograph. Mentions McKinley, Pingree, and a temperance union critic. a town rising in census fame. Croker’s warning to young men.
Obituaries list several Indianapolis area deaths including Mrs. L. J. Hadley niece of Arthur Timberlake who died in Denver Fredericka Metzner sister of Emil Metzner of 2118 Central Ave died at her home Cyrus A. Dixon longtime grocer and real estate man lived at 8 Keystone Ave died after six years illness Frederick Weber 62 farmer near Zionsville died at his daughter's home 207 N Senate Ave James D. Wesson 51 former traveler for Havens Geddes and D. P. Erwin Co died at Marion William Pray 43 resident of Indianapolis and father of Will H Pray of Indianapolis Gas Co died at Knightstown Also a testimonial for Dr Fowler's Extract of Wild Strawberry persists.
Special train leaves Union station at 9:00 p.m. Saturday September 3 1900 with return from Sandusky at 9:00 p.m. Sunday September 9 1900. Fares range from $1.00 to $1.25 to Sayanna St. Marys Lima Tipton Elwood Alexandria Munice Redkey Portland Celina and other listed towns. For berths chairs and tickets call city office 28 South Illinois Street Findlay Fostoria Fremont or Sandusky Ohio.
Minneapolis Times notes that Indiana’s politics show no clear Democratic surge, having swung Republican four years ago and Democratic the four years before that, illustrating a cycle rather than a decisive trend.
An old advertising claim promotes Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething children. The text asserts it soothes the child softens gums relieves pain cures wind colic and diarrhoea at twenty five cents a bottle.
Special excursion rates to Colorado Utah Wyoming and South Dakota offered on Sept 4 and Sept 18 by Pennsylvania Vandalia Lines. For details on car on ticket contact agents or address W. W. Richardson De Raucie dianapolis.
Business lunch from 11 a m to 2 p m at the Kitz Sample Room And Cafe Restaurant. Finest bowling alleys located on the second floor run by E Kits at 137 B Court qt.
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