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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1900
Page
4
The Sun asks readers to notify the office if they do not receive THE BUN regularly. Call telephone 880 or send a postal to THE SUN and report missed deliveries or delivery issues promptly.
The Sun rejects claims of looming militarism and argues the United States can maintain a small standing army. It critiques critics who condemned the Spanish War effort and defends a limited force of 25 000 to 50 000, warning against imperialism and free silver politics.
Lew Wallace Jr writes for THE SUN asserting the current national administration favors trusts and ignores anti trust law. He argues Democrats mishandled the trust issue to push free silver and militarism. The article hints at Republican efforts to unseat Marion County officeholders and urges readers to stay engaged at the polls.
The speaker attacks politicians who appeal to soldiers' suffering mothers, warns the press may lose virility chasing trends like the jack rabbit fad, and asserts voters can rebuke Frank Burke alongside the Marion County Republican ring.
The Philadelphia Times lauds Charles C. Dalrymple a footless, seasoned lawman who served 16 years as constable in Frewsburg New York and Kinzer Pennsylvania. Despite amputations he rides mounts, dismounts from carriages, and fights with Sandow-like strength while never letting criminals escape.
A collage of vintage press quips notes miners’ pay at 42 cents per ton and 17 cents to move coal, questions Bryan and Reed, praises Texas aid responses, and lampoons press coverage and electoral history. References include St Paul Dispatch New York Evening Sun American press Minneapolis Times Philadelphia Ledger Washington Post Helena Record.
A Philadelphia North American reflection notes aging public figures like Gladstone Von Moltke the pope Li Hung Chang and other leaders proving that youthful spirit sustains mind and body beyond age limits.
A miscellany of curious notes from 19th century life ranges from horse sun bonnets in hot London streets to elderly Revolutionary War widows on pensions. It covers an automatic steamship telephone station in Hoboken, a fake live electric fence in Delaware, Argentine spider caused fiber optics work, two men sharing one shoe in Kentucky, and wheat piles under a circus tent in Kansas along Union Pacific tracks.
John Helm of Indianapolis was thrown from a car during the Mexican veterans association reunion in Cincinnati on Saturday and died from injuries. He helped found the German Protestant orphan association. Survived by a daughter Lena Helm and two sons E P Helm of Union Embossing and W H Helm of Kiefer Drug Co.
A brief ad notes that perfumes may disguise bad breath while Cascarets Candy Cathartic offers a quick remedy by addressing the cause. It urges readers to seek the product from druggists with price references of 0c 2c Wo.
A collage of humorous bits and verse fragments. The narrator meets an exhausted horse, jokes with a red nose man, and a wall of life marked by dollar signs. Interleaved are dialect poems, a Bryan birthday metaphor, and commentary on mint juleps and labor.
A brief exchange features Missourian and a speaker at a trailside setting. They discuss a daughter with two names, noting a clash between Jane and Pearl as potential names. The fragment hints at family naming tensions without broader context.
Frank Daniels' versatile eyebrows drew full houses at English's with an array of songs and encores. The Grand opera house preps Sapho season with new dress rehearsal. Shore Acres and Superba attract weekly crowds as Dan iels blends humor with songs. Notables include Rhys Thomas soldier chorus and visits by Murdock Sosman Hunt. Dean's Ointment advertises eczema relief.
Newspeek surveys chorus of editorials from South Bend Lafayette Evansville Muncie Kokomo on campaigns and presidential race. Pins hopes and jabs at McKinley Bryan silver free trade and Altgeld bench bid. Tone witty, regional, and highly partisan.
A barn on William Wetts's farm on the Lafayette pike near Cearalinetown burned Saturday night. Eight horses and two mules perished as the structure, ignited by mixed hay, was almost totally destroyed before firemen could respond. Loss estimated between $4000 and $5000.
The funeral for H. B. Wasson, who died in St. Vincent's hospital Saturday night of apoplexy, was held Monday afternoon at the home of his brother in law, A. A. Zion, 21444 N Meridian St. Wasson was en route to his Lebanon home when stricken. He leaves a widow and two sons.
Special train to Indianapolis departs at 7 30 a m and returns Madison at 6 30 p m. Madison return fare 1 25 for the Madison line. Big Four route offers 1 50 round trip with 7 a m departure. Pennsylvania Vandalia Lines announce Summer Excursion Rates to Colorado Utah Wyoming and South Dakota on Sept 4 and 18. For details contact ticket agent or W W Richardson D P A Indianapolis.
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