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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Sep 13, 1900

Page

4

Telegraphs and Telephones at Sun 125 East Giric Street

A brief notice indicates Bun telephones service at The Sun building located on 125 East Giric Street.

Giric Street

Sun requests readers to report missing deliveries

Indianapolis readers are urged to notify The Sun office if they fail to receive the paper. Call 880 or mail to report missing issues, ensuring delivery service continues smoothly.

Gace SUN

Mahoney Appointment to Board of Safety Criticized

The Sun states John H. Mahoney’s selection as a Board of Safety member is a disappointment. It argues Mayor Taggart should appoint a leader with ideas and nerve, accusing Mahoney of being a ward worker unfit for the post and claiming the board will remain a tainted instrument of political will in Indianapolis.

John H. Mahoney Board of Safety the Sun Mahoney Crall

Prayer chains and political tides stir old concerns

A column questions the effect of prayer chains led by the W C T U if McKinley wins, noting possible conclusions about divine providence. It also reports on licensing errors in county notices, Russia’s moves at The Hague, czar’s role in China, Galveston riots, and Pennsylvania streets disrupted by unrest, with partisan bite on Indiana voting.

Minors' strike threatens 150000 coal crews in Pennsylvania

The anthracite miners of Pennsylvania plan a strike affecting nearly 150,000 men as they demand humane treatment and fair conditions after years of hardship. The piece argues for broad public support, citing harsh working conditions and “abject slavery” in the mines.

Pennsylvania

Altgeld Speeches to Scatter Through Indiana Campaign

Democratic campaign material in Indiana will publish Altgelds speeches as part of outreach. The effort signals Hoosier Democrats oppose Bryan through distributed documents.

Altgeld Indiana Bryan

Rural-St. Subway Dream Hails Generational Hope

The article imagines a future urban transit project named Rural-st sub way as a hopeful goal for the current generation if time allows. It frames the plan as achievable with time and effort, presenting optimistic progress toward a transit milestone.

Father Time St. Subway

Public servant admits riding street car pass

Councilman Sam Perrott boasts of using a street car pass a frank admission for a public official in his position and not creditable.

Sam Perrott

Quigley Calls for Full Report on Taylor-Barmfuhrer Case

Superintendent Quigley urged a complete and honest accounting of the Taylor Barmfuhrer affair through a formal report detailing findings and responsible steps.

Quigley Roth Taylor-Barmfuhrer

Mayor Uses Board of Safety as Key to Political Locks

The Board of Safety will continue to be the instrumental key the mayor uses to operate political locks, shaping policy and public perception.

Board of Safety

Street Car Passes Prompt Council Ordeal

City councilmen face a tense debate as the street car issue prompts complaints about service and oversight. Riders accuse the company of flouting rules while officials pledge scrutiny and reform.

Notable Succession Slipping From Roth's Shadow

The report notes Roth's limited force and observes the successor lacks even casual clout, signaling a weak handover and uncertain leadership impact.

Roth Notes Lack of Public Lamentation Call

A fragment suggests Mr. Roth observes that no public lamentation meeting or service has been announced or called, implying absence of official observance or public gathering.

Oriole Nest Rescue by Parent Birds Observed

A wind storm drops a fledgling from its nest and local humans shelter it briefly. Parents track the bird to a house, then guide it back to safety on a tree. The scene unfolds with winged care and cooperative behavior. Related notes mention canaries, mosquitoes, and an ostrich eggs description.

Boston Christian Register

Efficient Anti-Trust Law and Its Real-World Ineffectiveness

The author argues the Sherman Act is constitutional and effective, citing Supreme Court rulings in 1897 and 1898. It contends enforcement failures after McKinley’s inauguration expose legal ministers rather than the law itself, urging Senator Fairbanks to demand accountability for violators.

Fairbanks Indianapolis McKinley United States Supreme Court Supreme Court United States Trans-Missouri Freight Association Joint Traffic Association New Jersey Texas England America Sugar Pennsylvania Sugar Trust Peckham

Ostrich Tracks and Quail Introductions Across the Globe

The article discusses tracing ostrich tracks and discovering fresh eggs while noting the usefulness of ostrich eggs as desert provisions. It then reports on Bob White quail introductions from Kansas to New Zealand, with initial high losses followed by better survivorship and widespread distribution, alongside issues from rabbit pest poisonings impacting bird mortality.

Bob White New Zealand Kansas San Francisco Wellington

Gougar Sets Tour as Democratic Stumper

Chicago September 13 Helen Gougar Indiana women rights leader visits Democratic national headquarters planning a stump tour for the party J J Johnson chairman of the Democratic National Executive Committee will depart Wednesday night for Indianapolis for a conference with Indiana Democratic workers

Chicago J. J. Johnson Democratic National Executive Committee Indianapolis Indiana Democratic Workers Helen Gougar Indiana Democratic Party

What the Papers Say In 1896 Campaign Skirmishes

Excerpts from multiple newspapers echo views on Richard Olney and other campaign figures. Sentiments swirl about conviction, publicity, and campaign tactics as voters weigh coal strikes, dinner pails, and prosperity amid a divided political landscape.

Richard Olney Memphis Scimitar Conviction Detroit Free Press Detroit News Philadelphia Times

Fire at Parry’s in paint dept sparks two alarms

A fire broke out in the Parry manufacturing company paint department on Wednesday night. The dangerous location triggered two alarms. origin unknown. Watchman checked the building minutes before discovery. Loss estimated at $1,000. Aluna Wald, injured at Te Domertic laundry on Feb 25, 196, sues for $10,000.

Parry Manufacturing Company Aluna Wald Te Domertic Laundry

The Right Road to Health

An OCR fragment notes a ticket cost of ten gents for a health road with Caseygety Candy Cathar and druggists advertising in 1c and 250 Ste terms. The readable text is sparse and lacks clear event details or persons.

Ste

Political chatter and election tips across papers

Newspapers discuss the 1900 campaign with Bryan McKinley Beveridge and Stevenson. Commentators question prosperity for Indiana farmers and suggest changes to the ticket with Pinkerton considered as a replacement candidate. Diverse editorials reflect morning civility and strategic shifts ahead of November.

Columbus Times Bryan Madison Courier McKinley Indiana Kansas Nebraska Hammond News

Swirl of Society Highlights Martinsville Week

Social items report Miss Anna C. Reaume and Miss Wullien of Terre Haute visiting Martinsville. Henry Joneses plan move to Palo Alto. Vonneguts to sail for Europe. Ceramic club to hold fall exhibit Oct 22 at the Bates. Several local weddings include Elsa Wortzman and Christ Behrmann, Jennie Hanson and Frank Z Scherer, and Mary Tobin with Alpha Richards. O'Donnell family to settle in Houston. James travels Texas. Mary plans St Louis stopover.

Anna C. Reaume Wullien Terre Haute Martinsville Louis W. Jones Palo Alto Cal Bernard Vonnegut Europe Ceramic Club Bates Elsa, Wortzman Christ Behrmann St. John’s Evangelical Church English-ave Jennie Hanson Frank Z. Scherer Roberts Park Fortville Mary Tobin Alpha Richards Ingalls Mary Marsee Joseph Marsee Walter T. Marlatt Kenosha Wis E. South St Mary Virginia O'Donnell James H. O'Donnell Houston Tex James O’donnell Texas O'Donnell St. Louis

Amusements season opens with The Ameer at Englishs

Frank Daniels presents The Ameer at Englishs on Saturday night as the season’s first major offering. The Grand stock company plans Sapho next week with new scenery by Chicago artists. A Convict’s Daughter comes to Park Thursday for the rest of the week. Superba follows next week. Empire keeps The Jolly Grass Widows for the week.

Frank Daniels Grand Stock Company Superba the Empire Jolly Grass Widows Dandet Hanlon Matimee

Fourth anniversary of Parks Martin as state Democratic chair

Wednesday marked the fourth anniversary of Parks Martins selection as Democratic state chairman. Senator J C Burrows of Michigan and Congressman C B Landis spoke at the Crawfordsville fair. John L Griffiths visited Jeffersonville for the Republicans and John W Kern attended Attica for the Democrats. Ward 10 Democratic Club gathered at 248 Virginia Ave and the Grave club moved to Morrison block while Marion county Democrats held their weekly meeting. National Prohibition chairman Stewart said Evan gelist Sam Jones may not yet join the special train with the national candidates in Indianapolis on Oct. 8.

J. C. Burrows Michigan C. B. Landis Crawfordsville Fair John L. Griffiths Jeffersonville John W. Kern Attica Democratic Club Virginia Ave Grave Club Morrison Block Marion County Democracy National Prohibition Stewart Sam Jones Indianapolis

Vandalia Line Excursion Tickets For Plainfield Meeting

Vandalia Line offers one fare round trip excursion tickets for the Friends' Yearly Meeting in Plainfield Indiana. Tickets sold for Sept 12 to 15 and 17 with return limit Sept 24.

Friends’ Yearly Meeting Plainfield, Ind Vandalia Hne

Lake Erie and Western excursion schedule

One out of town Sunday excursion listed for September 16 1900 traveling from Indianapolis to Fort Wayne and Celina with stops at Tipton Elwood Alexandria Muskle Redkey Portland Hartford City Bluffton Fort Wayne and Celina priced at 1.25 and 3.25 dollars. Depart Indianapolis 6 30 am and Fort Wayne 4 00 pm with return times noted.

Lake Erie & Western R. R Tipton Elwood Alexandria Muzcle Redkey Portland Hartford City Blufton Fort Wayne Ind Celina St. Marys Lima Indianapolis Stopriar Otel Abevs Owicaiae

Town Talk items include divorce plea and damages suit

Clara asks a divorce from Newton Combs alleging support neglect. Benjamin Graham sues Central Steel Co. for 19000 dollars for injuries from a ladder fall. Other notes cover a streetcar death burial, church remarks on shirts, a drinker’s tale, guardianship accounts, and bankruptcy filings in Anderson and New Waverly with listed assets and liabilities.

Clara Newton Combs Benjamin Graham Central Steel Company J. Parke Collet Central Ave Evansville R. V. Hunter Seventh Presbyterian Church Terre Haute Christian Endeavor Union Mattie Holder Illinois House Styx Otho L. Woods Anderson John HR. Clouse New Waverley Cass County

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