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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1901
Page
4
Democratic Fight Over Indianapolis Mayoral Nomination
The two Democratic candidates for mayor are W. F. Moore and Charles Maguire. Voters note Moore as level headed and less tied to Mayor Taggart’s machine, while Maguire is criticized for years of Taggart association and a tendency to see through Lagrrtian smoked glasses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Moore
Charles Maguire
Indianapolis
Pingree
Johnson
Maguire
Taggart
Moore
Creosotes
Democratic Party
Bookwalter
Thomas Taggart
State charity board praised for big taxpayer savings
A State board of charities bulletin highlights the child-saving department saving 60,000 dollars for taxpayers by placing orphans with homes and reducing time in institutions. It credits Mr. Streeter and urges higher appropriations, arguing the program fosters independent citizens and Christian values.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Charities
Department of Child-Saving
Streeter
West Street Citizens Clash Over Pavement Choice
Citizens urge Indy action against the Board of Works and demand asphalt pavement. The text accuses Mr Geckler of city clerk violations and proposes retiring him in favor of Mr Tamin for his allegedly clean conduct amid clerical ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West-st
Board of Works
Indianapolis
Geckler
Tamin
Roosevelt and Fairbanks Visit Kansas G A R Reunion
Both Roosevelt and Fairbanks attended the Kansas G A R reunion at Hutchinson this week and were seen courting for office, similar to Indiana encampments, signaling possible moves in their political plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Fairbanks
Kansas
Hutchinson
Indiana
Ward 4 leaders back asphalt on N West St despite big petition
Jamie Munro, ward 4 chief and friend of the people, votes for asphalt on N West street amid a larger petition for black pavement. Rt. Hon. George Evans, a council committee member, also votes in favor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamie Munro
N. West St
George Evans
Maguire Linked to Electric Franchise, Democrats React
The notice hints that Mr. Maguire's ties to an electric light franchise could anger Democrats who see public office as a private perk for friends. The text also mentions severe southern floods harming corn and a general jab at cornpones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maguire
August Tamm Seen as Potential City Clerk Candidate
The writer endorses August Tamm as a capable city clerk, notes his deputy performance, and argues Democrats should mobilize the Irish vote. The main concern is whether Maguire can win over Moore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
August Tamm
Maguire
Moore
Government ships 400 teachers to the Philippines
Letters from Honolulu report that 60 of the 400 teachers bound for the Philippines were married before reaching the port. The piece cheekily suggests the government transport a selection of old maids and old bachelors on the high seas to boost marriages, noting seas have long paired people since Noah.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas
Philippines
United States
Honolulu
High Seas
Noah
Editors and editors confront charges amid wartime labor unrest
The London Globe editors apologized to MPs for charges of corruption against nationalists and withdrew in disgrace while an American editor would have faced with guns. The text argues for inviolability of contracts as steel workers strike and questions contractor loyalty after consolidation by the steel trust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Globe
House of Commons
Amalgamated Association
Steel Trust
County Councilman Dawson Invited to National Hay Meeting
The invitation asks County Councilman Dawson to attend the National Hay Association meetings in Indianapolis next month and may request him to present a paper comparing court house and hay-mow elevators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dawson
National Hay Association
Indianapolis
What They Say Voices From The City Crowd
A compilation of quotes from local figures and officials including W S Ryan J F Whites Leo Lando John Appel James L Keach Marion Eaton J J Mayer Cy J Clark Thomas Spafford J C Walk Luke Viteh Supt Quigley Attorney Joseph Collier H M Haldeman L P McCormack Merle N A Walker Gen John R Ward Henry Smith Fred Eppert N L Chew R T Burrell Ex Judge Millard Cox Col I N Walker and Col I N Walker on the monument board remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Lando
John Appel
James L. Keach
Marion Eaton
J. J. Mayer
Board of Works
Cy J. Clark
Merle N. A. Walker
John R. Ward
Crumpacker
Fred Eppert
Moses Led People Out the Wilderness Parallels Modern Sanitarian
A comparison is drawn between Moses leading the exodus and a modern sanitarian guiding the public through health challenges. The piece uses biblical framing to emphasize leadership, guidance, and collective effort in navigating scarce resources and perilous conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moses
Opportunity to guide Mrs Geckle to exit location
A plan to direct Mrs Geckle to the correct exit point is discussed as a practical maneuver. The move aims to ensure she reaches the intended destination efficiently without confusion.
President McDoel’s Smoking Habit Began After 50
W H McDoel of Chicago president of the Monon railroad quit not smoking until after age fifty then took to cigarettes. His son in law Hickman smoked beside him and rolled the first cigarette. McDoel soon tolerated tobacco smoke, despite earlier headaches and nausea from it, and grew to endure dense cigar and pipe smoke in meetings and in his coach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. McDoel
Chicago
Monon Railroad
Mr. Hickman
McDoel
The Story of Yacht Racing History of the America's Cup conflicts and victors
The article traces the history of the America's Cup from its 19th century origins in London to early American victories and later challenges. It highlights key yachts such as America Cambria Libonia Genesta Puritan Galatea Mayflower Valkyrie Vigilant Valkyrie Defender and Shamrock II and notes controversies involving Dunraven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Royal Yacht Squadron
America
New York Yacht Club
James v Ashbury
Cambria
Canada
Madeline
New York
Countess of Dufelin
Mischief
England
Richard Sutton
Kistle
Volunteer
Dunraven
Ord Dunraven
Columbia
Shamrock
Thomas Lipton
Quotes From Experts On Local Development And Politics
Secretary reviews contracts before November board term ends to know monument cost. Mason cites Puget Sound area growth potential. Wynn argues private sanatoriums failing in Indianapolis. Fulwell notes courts allow hotel lobby as public, hotel can regulate visitors. Rochford names Sahm and Holtzman as top mayoral contenders with big money hurdles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Mason
Puget Sound
W.H. Fulwell
Rochford
Albert Sahm
John Holtzman
Sahm
Board of Works
Prizes Awarded by Old Settlers at Broad Ripple Park
Rain did not spoil the prize contests as Old Settlers events at Broad Ripple Park named winners. Mrs. Jane Bailey won best looking washerwoman, Jane Meredith age 65 was oldest without gray hair, Mrs. Robert Johnson the handsomest woman over 60, Miss Kendrick led the ladies band as prettiest woman, Mrs. Anna Mullenkopf has eight children, widow, and Mrs. L. Cummings has the prettiest red headed baby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Broad Ripple Park
Jane Bailey
Jane Meredith
Robert Johnson
Miss Kendrick
Ladies’ Band
Anna Mullenkopf
L. Cummings
Moonlit quips and village notices from a Bright day
A collage of light humor and social bits from 1910s newspapers. Snappy exchanges on moon talk, a harvest notice delaying self harm, a Boston or New York dating mix up, a wry angel remark, and a clovesChewing claim about a dissipated man.
Drouth and floods mix in Indiana and neighboring states
Curent regional chatter notes drouth in Indiana while New Mexico experiences floods. Anecdotes poke fun at local politics in Indiana with Thomas Taggart and possible successors as the party weighs nomination prospects for the Indianapolis mayoral race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Mexico
Indiana
Terre Haute Tribune
Fort Wayne Journal-Gacette
Muncie Herald
Hot Water Cures For Ailments In The Home
A classic home remedy piece lists hot water as a quick treatment for headaches, colic, toothache and neuralgia, croup attacks in children, constipation, congestion of the lungs, sore throat and rheumatism. It advises hot-water applications to feet and neck and a hot rinse before bed as a cathartic. The note credits Exchange as the source.
Beware of Mercury Containing Catarrh Ointments
Warning against mercury based catarrh ointments and urging prescription use. Promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure by F J Cheney Co Toledo Ohio as mercury free and effective. Claims internal action on blood and mucous surfaces. Includes prescription guidance and price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F.J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
F. J. Cheney & Co
What the Papers Say Said In Various City Commentaries
A collage of editorial quips and opinions notes social issues from gender demographics in Maryland to capital theory. It references police conduct in New York and domestic law impacts across Minnesota and Ohio, urging uniform marriage laws and extradition for abandoning spouses and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Buffalo News
Minnesota
Ohio
Grand Rapids Press
White Attire For Summer Walkers A Pure White Ensemble
The Philadelphia Record describes stylish summer dress as white duck linen or flannel for men and white flannel linen lawn or duck for women. Women wear white hats gloves veils parasols and white shoes while their escorts sport white footwear and no gloves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Record
Offices Nos 118 and 122 in Company Building
Listing of offices at Nos 118 and 122 East Market Street with names of corporate officers including President John H Holliday Vice President Henry Eitel Treasurer Howard M Foltz and Secretary Charles S S McBride in a formal organizational notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Market Street
Company
East Market St
John H. Holliday
Henry Eitel
Howard M. Foltz
Charles S&s. M'Bride
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