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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1901
Page
4
An editorial argues Indiana towns pollute streams with industrial waste and sewage. It singles out Indianapolis for dumping into White River, urges a centralized sewer system and sanitary disposal, and warns of soil fertilizer loss and health risks from impure water.
The article notes the refusal of Messrs. Jordan and Baxter to testify in defense of their names amid the Neely case. It questions motives, suggests possible money dealings to secure contracts, and calls for a thorough public airing of truth, while urging a formal clearance if innocence is proven.
A Washington testator’s will note praises thrift and warns against misuse of wealth. Parrots are banned in DC for loud chatter. Victoria allows ill voters to vote by mail with oversight. New York Times Yonkers note covers the William Bowers estate dispute with a webbed-toe oddity. Fruit as preventive health advice ends the piece.
The steel workers threaten a major strike against the United States steel trust, a test of capital and labor relations. Trusts face public scrutiny as concessions to workers could curb union action, with millions at stake and broad public interest. The outcome may redefine employer worker dynamics and the overall business climate.
The letter questions Jim Keach as mayor and warns Democrats against nominating Joseph E. Bell due to ties to Taggart politics. It notes Keach's business backing and urges strong stance against the Taggart regime while mentioning the Cuba extradition case and comments about ex Secretary Chandler. It also mocks Bookwalter’s vanity.
Opinion piece condemns council conduct on the new water contract, accusing members of carelessness and possible crime and urging voters to remember the scandal at the polls.
A tribute saluting steel workers and their challenge to the steel trust. The message wishes success in their struggle, asserting that workers can prevail over wealth and corporate power.
The piece argues that Ponty Morgan serves as an object lesson illustrating that the trust embodies a true friend to labor, claiming Ponty Morgan is misunderstood.
The basement is to be cleaned out as one of the lasting effects after Mayor Taggart declines another term. The remark suggests a pragmatic, orderly transition and future-oriented planning by local officials.
A local Youngstown pastor tied the knot for 17 couples within a single day, offering no explanation for the marathon wedding spree. The remarkable stretch drew attention from parishioners and onlookers as the minister completed the ceremonies at rapid succession.
The remark suggests Superintendent Quigley may need improved knowledge of pig-sticking, a sport or practice referenced for emphasis. It implies a warning about readiness or competence in handling a rough situation.
London women wear sandals and skirts while continuing to flirt with scandal in social circles. The season mixes practical style with lingering tabloid intrigue, highlighting notable society figures and public events.
The fragment notes a bleak basement scene in the courthouse with a sackcloth and ashes mood, emphasizing a somber, worn interior. No further names, dates, or specifics are provided.
The report notes Maryland residents and officials skipping or diminishing Bryan’s approach, signaling a sharp public rebuke and a notable setback for Bryan’s bid or message.
The text questions Admiral Schley’s family ties and Secretary Long’s focus while asking if Mr. Hanna uncovers presidential prestige amid the ongoing labor war. It laments the anticipated loss of the Board of Works, Board of Safety, and Quig with evident pleasure.
Resignations and business moves mark state affairs as J A McEwen leaves the auditor's office for Iowa. Arthur Bruner sues for hand injuries from a dog bite at Broad Ripple. Salvation Army plans Greenwood park camp Aug 10 to 18 under Major Blanche Cox. Fires burn on McCarty street dump and a grass fire at Kan sas street. Agricultural society meets Aug 10 on Negley’s farm. O H Almorth recovers from blood poisoning after a self inflicted wound. Kijah Witfield sues the city for 1000 dollars over a fall during street work. Standard Court Mahon plans delay on the French Lick hotel project linked to Mayor Taggart. Indiana K of P endowment rank writes loyal notice following Chicago investigation praising C T Neal.
A recipe notes adding finely minced onion to tomato omelets for better flavor. A fashion brief describes pretty kid slippers with instep straps, rosettes, and buckles, suited for lawn wear on hot days. A column warns about sunburnt arms and growing arm hair among summer girls, prompting concern among many.
Readers are advised to save pound cans for baking powder as they make excellent molds for freezing ice cream. The molded slices are convenient to serve and visually appealing on the table.
The fashion favors hair worn low on the nape with the front softly waved. Parting choices vary between a center line and a slight shift to one side, capturing a chic, understated look.
A collection of brief quotes from U S newspapers on topics like whist in Milwaukee irrigation in dry regions and judges attire and demeanor Dr Parker notes baldness tied to shallow breathing and a London stockholder remark on lynching promoters The items are short aphoristic observations reflecting period tone and social commentary.
A short poem about enjoying ease and nature in winter and summer. It contrasts hammock days with birds and bees in warm weather and December nights by the fire in cold weather. The verse ends with a playful note on weather not mattering to bliss.
The Chicago Indiana and Eastern will run parallel with the Chicago Richmond and Indiana railroad from Muncie to Richmond. Baggagemen at Union depot gain $2.50 monthly, restoring pre-cut wages. Central passenger association members in Indianapolis outline Buffalo exposition fares.
George Grey Barnard the sculptor is in Indianapolis to confer with the Harrison monument commission. He notes his old Madison Indiana home and says he will visit counties to plan erecting soldiers monuments while in Indiana. He gained prominence in Paris in 1883 from eight marble works.
A humorous blend of verse and odd local notices. A divorce suit over flirtations is noted. A fisherman recounts a bizarre minnow tale ending with a steel-hook wound. A Coral City dispatch hints at electric eels backing a street lighting push, though unconfirmed.
A dramatic verse describes a speeding locomotive named Knickerbocker racing along bridges and ridges. The train's yellow flash and shrieking whistle dominate as it nears danger, while a cheering farmer boy watches the roaring engine pass. The song of Knickerbocker echoes as rails whirl and a life on track remains at risk.
Edward Singer discusses nature with Maude Gottrox in a quirky pairing. Jack Hardupp responds with a mock remark about the sea.
It is like mid season at the Park Theatre where crowds fill the house and Cripple Creek draws steady demand as theater-goers praise the show. Next Monday An Innocent Sinner opens for three days with clever specialties promised and seats selling well.
In the Spirit of the State Press an affectionate note from Crawfordsville Journal hints Williams will stand with Col. Bryan through thick and thin as political roasts and crop news mingle in a broad survey of current events.
A Parisian scientist claims humanity is 238000 years old sparking banter from Cumso and Cawker about gender age. The chatter shifts to boisterous boarding houses and a race to prove which place serves the shortest shortcake. A Whansan cites strong liquor and a Blue Ruin broom-clean ending.
Advertises a savings plan offering 3 percent interest on deposits from $1 to $5,000. It states deposits may be made at any time without specified limits and emphasizes accessibility for savers seeking modest sums.
A reflective excerpt cites the New York Press arguing women chase not men, and men should prove devotion aloud. It laments mothers shaping boys with odd expectations and notes romance survives in small margins and camphor in grandmothers’ things.
Edward Blakely, 62, described as the largest man in Scott County, figure cited as 34a pounds, involved in Scottsburg disaster where 18 people died. Police and rescue teams continue to investigate the incident.
An advertisement claims the intestines harbor disease germs that become active in constipation. It promotes Cascarets as the remedy to kill and expel them, listing druggist price as 10q and 50c for the product.
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