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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1901
Page
4
The Indianapolis Sun announces newsstand and carrier delivery terms with six cents weekly carrier rate and advertising rate details. It invites responsible agents to inquire through the advertising department and offers sales terms for news dealers via the office.
A critique questions whether the Board of Works or the city council should control domestic water rates and street use for the Indianapolis street railway. It warns overreach by the Board in granting street access and urges clear constitutional limits, noting broader political satire and calls for reform in local elections and government actions.
The piece urges Indianapolis Democrats to nominate a strong, honest candidate untainted by Taggart era corruption. It argues a reformer with backbone who will oppose crooked schemes is needed, warns Bell would trigger a Bookwalter landslide, and emphasizes a pledge to keep city finances straight.
Organized labor plans suits against state and federal attorneys general to compel enforcement of anti trust laws. They seek to force the United States to treat the Sherman Act as more than a dead letter and urge prosecutors to act against large corporations manipulating prices and competition.
A haberdasher recalls young men at a suburban inn dancing in heat and finding clever ways to carry extra collars. One tall man hides a collar in his hat band, while a stout lad cinches three around his leg and underlines comic ingenuity.
The piece examines allegations of a monopoly by a medical college on therapeutic affairs and its defense against claims it protects dispensary physicians. It urges college authorities to publicly state their stance and notes skepticism toward those defending the insanity trust. It mentions Neely, Jordan, Baxter, and Cuban sovereignty in a broader political critique.
A New York man died while playing golf as the writer notes some people cannot withstand heightened excitement. The article uses sharp asides about Mark Hanna and the steel trust in a chalkline metaphor.
The piece derides the Schley Sampson quarrel as a foolish dispute between two aging men kept alive by overblown praise and meddling politicians. Taggart stands stronger for national chair than a mayoral bid, while the Democrats are urged to move beyond the idea that Indianapolis holds just one man capable of beating a Republican.
Historical note describes Theodore Roosevelt in Colorado pursuing coyotes. The report states his rifle lacks range compared to South Carolina conditions and mentions Tilman as not in danger.
Story notes how Taggart’s mayoral refusal could affect his bid for national Democratic chairman, with Democratic and Republican factions weighing the local fallout. It also describes a prank involving Dr. P McNab and a brewery delivery, and predicts a city hall purge if the election shifts power, naming several officials likely to lose their jobs.
A Missouri farmer near Carthage builds a log mansion described as the most palatial in the west. The home features a fine hardwood mantelpiece with tile, paintings from Paris, Italian statuary, draperies, and tapestry, creating a bachelor hall of luxurious comfort.
Practical household hints from a period guide describe serving chilled watermelon in inch slices or oblong rounds on ice with a light sugar sprinkle and optional rum. It covers peach pudding with sponge cake, peaches, sugar, and a light meringue, plus pickled peaches and quick corn cooking tips for fresh summer produce.
The piece notes Vice-president Roosevelt is coyote hunting in Colorado and suggests Senator Fairbanks could learn from wild west methods. It mentions President Shaffer addressing a perplexing issue.
A compilation of editorials and remarks from various papers including Kokomo Tribune New Albany Ledger and Anderson Herald notes on steel overproduction fears Roosevelt Evans and Phillips. It highlights opinion on a 1904 ticket and critiques of corn speculation affecting farmers.
The Baltimore American notes Cervera’s stance that victory belongs to the fighter on the scene, not the talker. He argues the one who shows bravery in battle and directly fights wins, while distant or theoretical claims fail.
A collage of quotes remarks on Roosevelt Bryan Dewey and Morss from Chicago Denver New York Detroit and other papers. The clippings praise or critique recent actions and positions while noting calls for stricter oil inspection methods and political critiques.
Rich's house at 14 W twenty fifth street hosts a Central Union Telephone Company agents in each city to assure best service. Frank Wampler named Indianapolis agent. Central Labor Union discussed gambling and beer at the fair grounds but no agreement. Postmaster McGinnis recovering from streetcar injury and plans rest in Georgian Bay. ONE Moxley sought for defrauding old soldiers as a supposed government pension agent was brought to Indianapolis from Logansport.
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