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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1900
Page
4
The piece argues Indiana offers a crucial path for Bryan and the Democrats. It criticizes imperialism and militarism talk, warns of trusts, and urges Democrats to rally behind Bryan to avoid alienating voters. It notes fears of large corporate combinations and Porto Rico tariff debate shaping public sentiment.
The speaker condemns formaldehyde adulteration in milk as murder and calls for strict laws and enforcement. Affected parties include dairymen, milkmen, and sellers, with proposed penalties and inexpensive testing to protect infants and patrons. The July death rate among babies is cited to support urgency.
The passage satirizes Democratic rhetoric on governance in the Philippines and contrasts it with North Carolina politics. It accuses Bryanites of exploiting the Philippine issue for Republican gain while condemning supposed government abuses at home, labeling officials as corrupt under a veneer of honesty and decency. The text highlights accusations of hypocrisy and racial tension within late 19th century political discourse.
A July health report notes a 120 percent rise in infant mortality linked to adulterated milk. The piece condemns Indianapolis laxity and calls for strict milksale controls. It also attacks anarchists including Lucy Parsons and criticizes Bryan era politics and public figures.
Will Negley and Evans aim to disrupt Stuckmeyer’s hold as they act on what they see as their duty. The move signals a bold challenge in a local power struggle with high stakes for all involved.
A collection of brief quotes notes Roosevelt plans to speak frankly in the campaign. References to criticism of empire and finance debate appear from multiple papers, highlighting political discourse and reaction in the era.
The New York Evening Sun notes Indiana remains doubtful for the next presidential race but shows a steady Republican base. It cites 1896 and 1898 voting patterns, compares congress and state results, and suggests Indiana may swing only with strong campaign effort.
Acton association officers were elected on Thursday: KE B Rawls president Rev C W Tinsley vice president G W Gadd secretary R Robbins treasurer J L IF Steeg and J E McCartney trustees. Officers will donate services after a previous $350 yearly president salary. Education day at Bethany park featured, with a big Republican rally planned Saturday to hear James E Watson Senator Fairbanks Attorney Gen Taylor and ex Gov Taylor Kentucky.
The column compares ten day getaways to Niagara trips and homebound rest. A woman plans two weeks of sleep and luxury, another visits friends, and a breezy young man enjoys a backyard stay, returning with a triumphant, corker expression.
A narrator recalls a homestead garden dinner routine, framing meals from radishes onions and beans. The piece contrasts vacation lodging with back yard living, praising simple slang and highlighting dubious resort comforts and social judgments.
The article recalls Mark Twain speaking in Elmira in 1880 praising Gen. Hawley while poking humor at politics. It shifts to Paul Kruger and Curr J Steyn, describing Steyn’s approachable presidency, Dutch and English fluency, and contrasts with Kruger. It ends with a joke from Gov. Roosevelt’s Chicago visit about a Joliet spectator offering money for a speech.
A compilation of editorial quips from Detroit News Kansas City Star Kansas City Times Grand Rapids Press Philadelphia Record New York Sun praising criticizing and lampooning figures like Umberto I McKinley Roosevelt Hanna and Miss Margaret Ingalls Reflects wartime rhetoric and press reaction across multiple outlets including the New York Sun and the Philadelphia Record, with sharp wit about political figures and public figures of the era.
A fragment from a rural dialogue featuring a Spruceville exchange about a grocery sign and a humorous contrast of honesty. The piece shifts to a late hour mood with a wheelman and labor satire, then hints at a move to a new hotel as characters discuss impending changes and the season's harvest imagery.
In Chicago on Aug 3 Antonio Spalzetta died on a sidewalk as he prepared to depart for Italy. Friends say his happiness at returning home provoked fear and he collapsed, dying en route to the depot.
A fable from Eli Perkins portrays a hungry viper venturing into the Sun office. It gnaws a file despite warnings and dies after swallowing Bryan's 189 speeches. The tale critiques political digests and editorial caution.
A Thursday fire in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, killed a black boy whose name was not released. The blaze destroyed property valued at $100,000.
The text presents claims that cascaréts and Cathartic candies are modern germ-killers and cleansers, naming Drugglets and Mo Ge as examples. It reads as an early 20th century health claim advertisement asserting cures through these remedies.
The ladies of the German house plan a euchre party this weekend. Miss Bertha Crompton hosts a supper at Millersville on Monday. Rev A B Philpott will visit Judge Carter's family at Turkey Lake next week. Mr and Mrs J W Greenen and Miss Blancho Greenen travel to Atlantic City. Miss Elizabeth Sullivan departs for a two week eastern visit. Albert Gall ex state treasurer marries Ruth Wigger in Indianapolis and they will reside there. State weddings noted in Wabash Richmond Fort Wayne and Indianapolis.
Payton W. Watters petitions for divorce alleging his wife assaulted him with a hoe hurled milk in his face tried to cut him with a saw and finally deserted him relocating to North Senate Avenue and listed in the city directory as his widow.
Mothers endorse it children like it and older folks use it for throat and lung troubles. The quick cure all throat and lung issues is praised as a universal remedy sold by druggists.
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