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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1900
Page
4
Daily issue with six cent city carrier delivery and outside city rates. Information for news dealers, agents, and advertising inquiries included. Subscriptions, rates, and office contact details listed for Indianapolis Indiana.
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The piece argues Hearst newspapers seek to minimize the silver question while Bryan pushes 16 to 1 as campaign issue. It claims Bryan ordered inclusion in the Democratic platform and that Hearst cannot alter the broader public choice, predicting limited legislative success but continued contest over the issue.
The United States revealed a successful approach to China via the Chinese minister as go‑between, delivering a timely reply ten days ahead of rivals. England then confirmed the Conger dispatch’s authenticity, marking a rare diplomatic triumph and a shift from past accusations of amateurism to leadership in the Chinese movement.
A jaundiced plea accuses street car lines of damaging fire alarm systems and urges underground wiring. The piece recalls Grover Cleveland in Hawaii, criticizes Democrats and Republicans, praises John Goodnow from Indiana in China, and pokes fun at Bryan Hearst and Mark Hanna while sparring over public works and politics.
The obituary lauds Dr. John Clark Ridpath as a brilliant, beloved historian and lecturer whose World History blends romantic prose with factual flaws. It notes his humble origins, advocacy for workers, and erudite appeal despite erratic politics. The piece also comments on political intrigue around Bryan, the Taggart machine, and upcoming county elections, urging vigilance.
The passage discusses ambassadors and the personal element in diplomacy, noting how hospitality, contact with courts, and high official duties shape policy and trade. It cites Castellsmagazine on entertaining and ministerial salaries, then New York Press on cabinet secrecy and oaths, and concludes with Grant’s China visit where Chester Holcombe secured access to the Temple of Heaven, a rare privilege for foreigners and women.
An examination of China’s military capacity notes a 1,000,000-man war footing potential vs 400,000,000 population. It outlines 18 provincial corps, weak unity, obsolete weapons, and poor transport. Beresford criticizes pay systems and discipline, but cites strong arsenals and gunmaking capacity in Tianjin, Shanghai, Nankin, Hankow, Foo-Chow, Canton, and Cheng-Tu with modern machinery for rifles and powder.
Leslie's Weekly notes Chinese guards would face death for carrying a baby within forbidden lines and recounts Mrs Holcombe apologizing to the emperor's representative after Gen. Grant's party visited the sacred building. The piece contrasts Chinese diplomacy with candor at the Chinese legation as Wu and the minister respond bluntly to callers.
A collage of newspaper quotes on politics race relations and public figures. The passages reflect opinions about Cleveland Harrison Roosevelt Goebel and Dewey with notes on Goebel trial risks and race relations in the south. The piece closes with an ad style line promoting Cascarla Candy Catharture.
An eclectic page features quips and vignettes from a singer with lines about campaign poetry and a jester's questions to an emperor. A patriarchal shade recalls boots and boots on the floor prompts, ending with a humorous elevator misnomer about the twoth floor.
Some neighbors compare the infant to mother or father while a gruff physician dismisses any resemblance calling it a pretty little thing. The parents laugh, but a remark from a neighbor might have drawn stony silence.
A wartime poem recounts a war correspondent’s friend failing to pursue writing as a youth aboard a warship. A boy on deck inherits shame from jeers and sneers as others mock the shipboard guns. The piece laments how ridicule thwarts ambition and dissolves dreams.
The Swirl of Society lists several social happenings in Canton and surrounding areas. Hosts plan lawn fetes and dinners, while weddings occur in Eaton and Marion. Families like the Lockwoods and the Stevenses are mentioned with travel and residence details.
Satirical quotes from various papers critique national leaders and labor issues. Mentions McKinley and a railroad accord. Reports about 200 men discharged from Ohio Falls at Jeffersonville with expected follow ups.
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