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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1900
Page
4
A notice instructs readers to report nonreceipt of The Sun by calling 880 or mailing the office, urging prompt contact to ensure regular delivery. The item reflects a local newspaper circulation notice and aims to correct distribution gaps.
In 1296 William Jennings Bryan vowed the gold standard would not be maintained while he could remove it. The article asks if Bryan will now confirm his pledge or dodge the question. It urges blunt, direct answers to reveal whether he would pursue silver backing despite Congress.
A polemical survey critiques miners abuses, political figures, and party tactics. It references Russell Sage on Bryan’s election, U S policy in the Philippines, the Sulu treaty, and opponents like Fairbanks, Burke, and the Sentinel. It laments press double standards, municipal contracts, and the Tammany ice trust’s alleged corruption.
A tax increase from 59 to 73 cents tests the city leadership as critics doubt the Be wat heating franchise process and political compromises. Ex-Comptroller Eckles signals potential upheaval while national W C T VU distances itself from prayer chain links.
A collection of brief quotes from W W Spencer John Meddert Howard Gates Bishop Clinton Ed Logsdon and others in Indianapolis covering political affiliations opinions on Bryan and Stevenson party unity voter behavior and civic issues. The remarks touch on elections party loyalties education parks city development and public policy without graphic detail.
A compilation of partisan commentary from various papers mentions gold Democrats supporting the Democratic Vermont governor candidate, Aguinaldo's projected capital move to the Pacific, anti vaccinationists in Grant county, and critiques of campaign messaging. The notes reference Ira Allen as state chairman, questions about McKinley’s Philippines policy, and other editorial squibs.
The piece quips about women’s hosiery featuring loud green and yellow stripes and embroidered backgrounds. It notes fashion trends, low cut shoes, and Oxfords selling well as stripes complement outfits. A man describes a girl in green and yellow striped stockings and a ball park sighting of striped stockings resembling a snake.
The piece notes women shifting from black to colorful hosiery with lace patterns and bold colors. Blues, polka dots, reds and greens attract attention while yellows provoke mixed reactions as spring fashions unfold. Men faced light ridicule for colored hose, but women wear them for personal style and pleasure, not to please men.
A compilation of editorials and jests from multiple papers. Notable lines condemn war excesses and praise plain speaking while lampooning political moves. A streetcar fire injures a woman in New York, sparking commentary on cigarette nuisance. The piece also critiques Alaska territory gains and labor conditions.
A detailed schedule lists morning and evening services across churches. Rev Thomas J. Villers at First Baptist leads 10 43 and 7 43 services, with numerous others including Rev Allan B. Phil putt at Central Christian 10 45 and Rev Lewis Brown at St Pauls Episcopal 10 45, plus additional gatherings at St Andrew's Mission, Central Ave Methodist, Roberts Park Methodist, Meridian St Methodist, New Chapel, Mayer Chapel, Tabernacle Presbyterian Vincennes, W Washington St Chapel, and Central Universalist led by Rev Marion Crosley with 10 45 and 7 45 times.
Mrs Harriet N Rhodes aged 76 died Friday night at her home 658 KE Prattst after years of invalidity from a fall and typhoid fever. Her daughter Miss Virginia Rhodes long employed as a clerk at the Indiana bicycle company. Funeral services will be in Connersville, her former home.
Syndicate may buy Armstrong park to convert into city lots. Divorce bid by John Ungericht cites alleged poisoning by wife Mary. Rev C E Bacon urged as DePauw chancellor prospect. Mary Totten found after drowning near Brooklyn Indiana. Typhoid rise noted in August health board bulletin with October increase feared. Slight fire caused by defective flue at 3 Church Street. Boylan Grocery minimally damaged. German M B conference adjourned. City church union service drew large crowd at Second Church. India relief gift of 200 dollars acknowledged from Henry Eitel. Parade crowd control planned for October carnival with mounts and floral procession officials.
Gov Mount invited to speak at English's opera house as labor groups back politics. Editor Callen of Our Standard to address Ohio league convention in Piqua. National liquor dealers meet in Baltimore Oct 16 with Callen likely attending. Indiana delegates include Helmkamp, Chisholm, and Coyle Jr. Prohibitionists gain female support. Mrs Hobbs and Mrs Thackery active county leaders. Prohibition candidate Rev. Allen campaigns in multiple towns. joint debates urged. Special train carries national candidates through Indiana and Ohio. stops planned in Evansville, Louisville, Indianapolis with brief layovers. A Democrat HQ suggests Littleton debate Overstreet as Burke remains silent.
Amelia Shortridge fainted in the criminal court after Acting Judge F O Ritter fined her one dollar and costs for provoking Fara Carsdon. The judge ruled William Stoncomb could enter Etta Thrush's house to retrieve three young chickens blamed for destroying Thrush's garden, after a pursuit with a shawl.
State health secretary Harry warns tyrotoxicon lurks around unclean soda fountains. He declares ice cream cans must be sterilized before refilling to prevent poisoning of drinkers.
Toledo dealer ad for J Chenzey and Co sells Hall's Family Pills as the best remedy. It touts wide distribution through all dietists and promotes the product with confident claims.
Fearson's Magazine surveys Chinese views on morality including polygamy and prostitution. It recounts Judge Yuan's 1870s crackdown, the sale of women at a court auction, a stark marriage ceremony in Beijing, and customs of Chinese attire and policing.
An advertisement promotes Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup for teething children. It claims soothing effect, gum softening, pain relief, wind colic cure, and diarrhoea relief, priced at twenty five cents per bottle.
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