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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1901
Page
4
A fragment from the Indianapolis Sun shows a terse classified snippet with mixed numbers and old style notation. The readable bits include phone references and monetary values, suggesting a small ad or snippet from a listings page.
Local Republicans spar over Bookwalter as mayoral candidate while Democrats warn of a harsher fight. The debate centers on Thomas Taggart and the party’s reform tactics as the city committee backs a hardline approach and critics call for calmer, more effective methods.
A Republican primary expenditure report shows 45 cents for beer amid calls to itemize precinct organization costs. Critics argue beer and related “boys” wages are hidden within vague line items, undermining expense transparency and the law’s purpose. The piece cites Stroller Dunn and Flavius J. Van Vorhis as context in a tense party scene.
The text contends Tuxedo may join Indianapolis to share burdens without benefits, arguing taxpayers should not object if such an arrangement occurs under current conditions. The note frames the issue as a fiscal question affecting residents and city finances.
The passage suggests a Democratic platform plank favoring complete surrender of sidewalks and alleys to businessmen who will do the right thing if Taggart is the nominee.
The statement highlights Bookwalter’s focus on relief from grade crossing dangers rather than the aim Taggart had in promoting track elevation. The distinction emphasizes differing approaches to improving railroad safety and infrastructure policy.
The fragment suggests a political maneuver proposing Bookwalter’s withdrawal and party nominations of Albert Lieber and Crawford Fairbanks for mayor to address the issue directly.
The piece mocks Lockman as still being IT after many exposures and questions the nerve required to sit on commissions. It criticizes affidavits filed in his court and condemns congressmen who fawn at the senior senator, saying they lack independence public office desires.
Inquiry asks if the street-car company has taken steps to protect bathers along Ripple Road after concerns raised about traffic and safety. Officials say surveys are planned, with barriers and warning signs possible depending on cost and feasibility.
The administration plans pavement work on N Meridian Street using novaculite as the surface material starting next year, outlining the project scope and scheduling in the city report.
Observers say the offensive odor issue, while unpleasant, will not derail the city campaign. Officials downplay wider impact and emphasize focus on policy and voter outreach.
The Washington Post doubts convicting Ohio Democrats of hiding a living issue while Toledo and San Francisco papers urge honest voters. The St Louis Chronicle notes a 7 cent coal price rise due to drought and heat. New York News cites American exports at about 1.487 trillion with a 664.9 billion trade surplus, excluding Porto Rico and Hawaii.
Amusements note that the Park theater came to life Monday with busy lobbies and anticipation of an attractive opening week featuring Cripple Creek likely to entertain thousands. Daily matinees continue as usual.
Advice on clearing spice with rice and wood ashes in water to soften water drain pipes weekly with lime or chlorine. Tips cover grease removal, grease free pickle jars, floor spills, wringer rolls, smoked ceilings, lamp chimneys, and sun bleaching to remove faint stains.
A fragment from a period sketches and songs collection features playful verses and a brief dialogue. Anarchist self-identity appears in a wry exchange about politics and class.
A conversation reveals tension between Sampson and Schley. One speaker notes Schley’s efforts to provoke Sampson, while another jokes about Sampson’s “enormous” affection. The exchange hints at strained relations and complex feelings between the two individuals.
We encountered two men seated on a rock hammering a written paper with a hammer. They claimed they were cracking a joke and spoke pleasantly. We hurried away as we noted their wild eyes and feared their amusement would reveal more.
A salesman, during a brief ten minute chat preceding a shirt sale, extolled madras and Bedford cord for their wearability. Edward Singer notes the emphasis on quality fabrics as a selling point.
Use cold boiled rice mixed with two eggs two cups four sugar salt butter milk to form a thin batter and bake in muffin rings. Cold boiled hominy makes muffins with sour milk butter sugar eggs soda and flour, beaten and baked quickly.
A collage of sermons from Rev J Cumming Smith and others at Tabernacle Presbyterian First Baptist and DePauw University discuss creed critique, the need for light from science, love baptism, and shedding sectarian narrowness. Speakers urge openness to other faiths and peaceful, constructive reform rather than destruction.
Darnell, known for assisting municipal candidates, sides with Bookwalter in upcoming campaign. He explains his use of rubber tires on his old buggy and a pending patent for a fastening method. He plans to paint the buggy to appease critics over harmony.
Instructions describe preserving currants by removing stems washing and layering with sugar then overnight cooking until clear and ladling into jars. Also covers pressing through a sieve to make pulp and juice with sugar nutmeg and boiling to make a sauce. Remaining sour currants can be cooked with sugar salt vinegar and spices to yield a relish for cold poultry.
William I. Moore’s name has been certified to Chairman Fanning for the mayoralty nomination. The letter is signed by F J Meyer John G Ohleyer W W Knight Charles W Norbach and John R Welch all well known. Knight is councilman ward 14 Ohleyer former councilman. Charles A Bockwalter and family vacationing east. his acceptance letter will not be published now. If Taggart is not the Democratic nominee the document may be revised further.
A jumble of items reports Russian crop troubles and Georgia fruit crops praised as finest on record. Warr en Lewis drowns after leaping from a steamer in New York. A Chicago grand jury indicts 25 judges and clerks for false election returns. A New Mexico man shoots two in Graham Texas. An orphaned Swedish girl travels solo to Fort Snelling. Capt Bennett in Michigan shoots Poundmaster Lennon over a cow impound. Notables dead include Col Henry Conde Frand Collier Myron Decker. Fires and accidents noted across multiple states.
A child imagines growing tall and powerful while asking God to bless parents and the family. The speaker recalls telling Bill the coachman his plans and jokes about becoming a man, hoping for a new little boy to bless the family someday.
A collection of brief comic exchanges appears, including a southern versus northern labor debate about enslaved workers, a magazine reading quip on a train, and a quip about history repeating itself at a school reunion.
Sunday school led Bethany park with E B Schofield delivering an address. A Mclean to lecture by stereopticon Monday night. State holiness association closed camp meetings in Greenwood park with officers elected W C Ruth Indianapolis president and George Church Freetown vice president. Amanda Smith continues evangelistic services at Acton with Rev McIntosh from Georgia to speak.
A upstate democrat recounts to a Tammany man a tale of ex Senator Hill and Minister Wu Ting-fang, noting a tax quip over bachelorhood. The tale shifts to U S ambassador Choate in New Haven, where a Yale student bores him with chatter and a inherited birthday pipe prompts a wry reaction.
The Manhattan theater opens in September with Mrs Fiske as headquarters. The company gathers after her Adirondacks trip and rehearsals begin for Miranda of the balcony. Tyrone Power resigns Australian engagement. Lester Lonergan to fill the vacancy. Frances Boyden to sing with Innes and his band this season.
A collage of brief Indiana notices includes quotes about alarm clocks and commandments, a Sampson-Schley debate, and cross state quirks. It mentions Charley Hass and Wabash sentiment, a milk price tale, White River safety, and a 98 year old heiress rumored in Oklahoma style tales from Terre Haute Express.
John Hardiman, Howard county's oldest and wealthiest Black resident, is dead. Frank Coburn of Spencerville survived a severe intestinal injury after a hunting incident. Greencastle Commercial clubs purchased 203 acres as they plan factory development. Eveline Cane and Fay Hixon of Brazil were severely injured after a torpedo knife incident. The Wabash River Traction Company opened 17 miles of new passenger line from Wabash to Peru. Terre Haute faces worsening famine with about 2,040 workers expected to relocate this fall.
A Women’s Home Companion quote describes how bogey tales and threats of punishment ruin a child’s sense of security at night. It urges calming bedtime rituals with prayer and motherly guidance to prevent nervous terror and promote confident sleep.
The excerpt describes a desirable character trait set in social behavior. It notes she is pleasant in speech, considerate of others, helpful in accidents, gracious with gifts, avoids troublesome topics, dresses suitably, writes to benefactors, shares happiness, and aims to please others.
A brown eyed Philadelphia beauty wears a white straw hat described as a new millinery style called mo hair braids. The hat features a large circular shape with a black velvet band and lace scarf, plus a cluster of pink hollyhocks on the left temple. It is elegant and plain without rhinestones or gilt accents.
The glue pot described offers economical use and pleasure in home repairs. A small tin costs five cents and a larger one about ten cents, with five or six cents of glue mending many items. Melt glue by placing the small cup in boiling water in the larger pot for quick readiness.
A note explains that sugar, like salt, can toughen vegetables when boiled in water. For jams the fruit is cooked first and sugar added later, but when canning firm peas or corn with sugar, add sugar at the last moment to avoid softening the outer coat.
A confectioners sugar base is mixed with hot water to reach the right consistency. Unsweetened chocolate is melted over hot water and combined with vanilla. A cream filling uses powdered sugar cornstarch hot milk and salt cooked ten minutes then flavored and cooled for use.
A discussion on glove fit warns tight gloves cause hand swelling and a dull palm look. It advises choosing easy fitting gloves so rings can be worn and the wearer not deluded about their hand appearance.
A recipe fragment describes hollowing Sun bread slices into cups, brushing with melted butter, browning, adding a topping of butter and seasoning, then returning to the oven for a short bake to finish. The instructions suggest forming individual bread cases and finishing them with a small topping before serving.
Capitol council V T held a vesper service Sunday afternoon at St Patrick's Church for St Joseph's Industrial School. Bishop O'Donaghie conducted. Rev J S Byrne preached at St Anthony's Haughville. Ave Deum sung by Florence Wagner and Ave Maria by Alisg Neilie McHugh.
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