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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1900
Page
4
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The piece advocates Thomas Taggart for the Indiana treasurer role, urging Republicans to nominate him unanimously. It cites past city financial decisions and alleged missteps to claim his proven aptitude for managing state funds, urging voters not to oppose his ambitions.
In a forceful plea the United States is urged to demand 400 600 dollars from Turkey for church property losses during Armenian killings. The author argues Washington must act decisively to discipline the sultan if diplomacy fails, warning of possible wide international conflict.
Article discusses Frank Hanly as the chosen leader for the upcoming state Republican convention while noting opposition from party bosses and tensions with Governor Mount and the Hanna faction. It suggests Hanly will oppose the bosses and aid in defeating Haggard, highlighting intra-party dynamics and power plays.
The county council voted to allocate 69 000 dollars to install heating and lighting for the courthouse and jail. The record mentions urging county commissioners to provide clearer confirmation, with references to Tom Taggart and northern locals.
A sprawling critique argues that Democrats denounce greed while protecting money and trusts. It lambastes harmony rules as bossism, doubts Republican denials of fixed conventions, and urges police scrutiny of the Hoover killing and the Puerto Rican tariff. The piece also notes dog shoes as a northern sled team necessity and odd dog behavior to obtain them.
The article recounts the Tsavo lions terrorizing Indian railway camps 130 miles from the coast near Kilimanjaro. Lions attacked workers, forced many to abandon ground camps, and drove engineers to perch in trees while trains and bridges were built.
The piece presents a humorous sequence about love and choices with a playful rhyme. It contrasts smiles and frowns as signals of affection and hints at a remedy in a smiling approach. A separate section titled Games of Childhood shows Bisie and Henry role playing pa and ma with a light domestic exchange.
The speaker recalls Aaron McDermott bragging about vast ancestral wealth yet admits Aaron has never drawn a will that left him anything. After the boast he wanderings away with a sad, far away look toward his shabby two by four shack where he has not paid rent in three months. The piece portrays Aaron as a lonely, downtrodden figure despite supposed riches.
A historical note describes April as the period when a queen must toil to craft a green flowered dress destined to be worn in May. The text presents a poetic view of royal duties and seasonal preparation.
Fragmented reminiscence blends literary note on Defoe with a humorous claim about Friday and a vow not to eat meat on Friday. The piece then shifts to April imagery and nostalgic verse about Carey’s old fool boy and spring weather.
Aerated chain company of Shipshewanna incorporated with capital stock of 15000 dollars. The Big Four to run Terre Haute to Indianapolis excursion next Sunday. E H Knight of Indianapolis chosen temporary chairman of the Phi Kappa Psi biennial convention in Columbus. D Moses Pauline sues Marvy Farmer for damages, alleging his son 2 fell in a vault on 943 B Capitol Ave and suffered serious injuries. Doctors Karchner and Berner amputated three fingers for Homer Foster at 820 Harri Bon Street Wednesday evening.
The review lauds Jole Marlowe in Clyde Fitch's adaptation of Whittier history for its absorbing story and Barbara’s tragic arc. It notes Miss Marlowe’s convincing portrayal of the romanticized Barbara against Capt. Trumbull and the town’s colonial setting in Frederick.
Gen Otis orders court martial for Col James Pettit of the Thirty first volunteer infantry over complicity with President Medell in the capture of Juan Ramos. Ramos was handed to Medell and killed without trial the same day by Medell.
M. B. Flanket's barn at 35 Holton Place burned Wednesday night causing $25 damage. A fireman saw oily waste suggesting incendiary origin. Two hens and a rooster on a carriage wheel remained still. John Brown's stove overheated at 14446 East Street causing $5 damage to his house.
A pamphlet outlining business opportunities in towns served by the Chicago and North-Western lines is available from W. B. Kniskern, general passenger and ticket agent in Chicago. The notice mentions sleeping and chair car service between Indianapolis and Quincy and references several local eateries and services including the Kitz Sample Room and Cafe Restaurant, Progresa Laundry, Merchant's Restaurant, and St. Charles Hotel with details on hours and offerings.
Four dollar carbonettes offered for a short time by J. H. Clark successor to Marceau Power at 38 N. Illinois Street next to Rink. Cincinnati and return rail fare $1.25 via C H D on Sunday April 22 with special fast train leaving Union Station at 7:15 a.m. and returning from Cincinnati at 6:30 p.m. Also baseball noted Cincinnati vs Chicago.
Free informational booklet for sufferers of nose throat and lung diseases. Provides valuable guidance and remedies. Call old 26374 or write D. M.1 86 N. Illinois St for a copy.
Local advertise for harness and lap robes, whips and signets with cash or payments accepted. Eigschons advertises competitive pricing in Washington.
The article lists a luncheon hosted by Mrs. Charles Wagner on S New Jersey Street, dances by several clubs at the German house, and upcoming German club concert on April 24. It covers marriages including Miss Mary Galvin with Robert F. Davidson, Alma Bauer with Charles A. Gould, Miss Alice Kelly with Frank F. Quiesser, and Miss Martha Kiefer with George B. Morley, with details on gowns and residences.
WIRE JOTTINGS report the death of renowned chess expert Charousek in Budapest. Other items note Blairsville Pennsylvania creedal revision requests and leadership changes at universities and government posts.
A Nancy Hanks memorial association committee met with Spencer County leaders to discuss a Lincoln family grave park. The county agreed to buy 16 acres and create a permanent commission including the governor, G. A. R. commander, and county commissioners to maintain the park.
Miss Mary Atheling Martin’s pupils held the first annual recital and contest at the United Brethren Church on Wednesday night. The W C T U medal was awarded to Miss Beulah Dennison with five other contestants named as Walter Hurt, Miss Bessie Baird, Clark Hildreth, Miss Florence Dugan, and Miss Glennie Potter.
Indianapolis friends report Richard Lieber nephew says Peter Lieber is very ill in Germany. Lieber served as consul general to Dusseldorf and founded Lieber's brewery, with status under question.
Henry Milter reports his dog from 1122 Blaine Avenue was killed after it bit a person at 145 Kentucky Avenue on Wednesday night. Neighbors say the animal appeared mad.
The clippings quote editorials denouncing trusts and advocating direct elections, earlier convention hopes, and tax repeal. They poke at senatorial courtesy and party fancies as snippets bind the political mood across papers in Lafayette, New York, Newport, Terre Haute, Muncie, and Worthington.
Capt Porter Deardoff 59 a prominent Loyal Legion and G A R member died of heart disease in Chicago He enlisted at Goshen Indiana during the Civil War as a captain in the Seventy fourth Indiana Volunteers He leaves a widow and three children and will be buried in Goshen.
A citywide note highlights voluntary support for Morrow's Kid-ne-oids claiming to cure back and kidney ailments. Mrs. Sarah Miller of 126 West South St testifies to relief from kidney pain and sleeplessness after use. Boxes cost fifty cents and are sold by druggists and Sloan Drug Co, with a descriptive booklet available on request.
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