City lights contract delay sparks political blame
The Board of Works delays a new electric lighting contract beyond July 1902, citing political caution and upcoming elections. Critics accuse the Taggart administration of insincerity and fear of voter backlash as councilmen seek re election, while calls for safer grade crossings and stronger enforcement linger unresolved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Works
Charles Maguire
Home Keating and Lighting Company
Taggart
Advice to Democrats and Political Blame in Indiana Campaign
Opinion piece attacks the Taggart machine influence on Indiana politics. It questions Keach’s endorsements and critiques the state board of charities, mentions Fanning, Owen McAfee, Geckler, Shea, Holt, and local figures, and alludes to public utilities and labor issues amid the municipal campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taggart
Indianapolis
Indiana
State Board of Charities
Jeffersonville
McAree Withdraws From At Large Council Run
Hon Owen McAree withdraws from the at large council race and accuses Chairman Fanning of manipulating the candidate list. Party impact is expected to be limited, with some believing Fanning aimed to protect the party’s prospects by the action.
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Staggart
Fanning
Owen McAfee
Owen McAree
Chairman Fanning
McAree
Democratic Party
Political Snippet Voices Campaign Controversy and Accusations
A fragment from a political column criticizes democratic tactics and figures including Fanning and Tamm while referencing a confession by a killer connected to the Bender family. Mentions a bloodied shirt at Fall Creek as a potential campaign issue.
The Sketches and Songs of a Singer Defamation of Character
Elly Walker refused marriage, wed Amos Lee from Rocky Bluff. Reports say Amos is brutal, a miser, with heavy drinking and debts, and a history of striking Elly. The speaker claims no fault with Amos yet laments the past and hurt from being deemed unworthy. An interjected insult exchange follows.
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Elly Walker
Amos Lee
Rocky Lbrtoff
Evry
Engagement Ring Recalled In Witty Exchange
Miss Seasyde teases about an engagement ring and asks if it is the same ring as last summer. Miss Paraffine replies that she refused Dick then, calling the idea ridiculous.
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Miss Seasyde
Miss Paraffine
Mermaid Play On Beach Sparks Quiet Reflection
A seven year age gap precedes a playful beach scene where a vivacious woman splashes a man in his best suit. He laughs off the joke as she recalls a childhood memory of splashing him in a cutter and his feigned fury turning to fond recollection.
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Willie KX
Vanderbilt
Willie
Names That Shape A Reader’s Quiet Daydreams
A nostalgic verse musing on how names like Ethel Mayme and Liz evoke vivid images of girls and their traits. The speaker recalls memories of school days and dances, suggesting names reveal impressions of the owners like pictures in a book.
Quotes From Indianapolis Figures Reflect Urban Outlook
A compilation of remarks from notable locals including Harold Megrew Jake Lotsher Linnaeus Hines Hugh McGibeny and Gen. John R Ward. The voices touch on journalism politics weather violin music and social life amid Indianapolis scenes and public figures.
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O'Neil
Harold Megrew
Jake Lotsher
Linnaeus Hines
Hugh McGibeny
August Tamm
John R. Ward
William Flynn
Chicago
Indianapolis
Meer-kat fascination spreads from South Africa to London
London reports that the Boer War has introduced England to the meer-kat, a suricate from the veldt. Soldiers bringing back the small, burrowing creature describe its ratlike size hedgehoglike head and light brown fur with a dark side stripe. It feigns killing its prey before eating, a cautious hunter in colonies.
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London
England
Prayers The Little Children Say In Heavenward Prayers
A reflective poem by Post Wheeler contrasts childlike prayers with adult prayer, noting that children's prayers are simple but deeply spiritual. It images angels and divine hush as God welcomes their words, urging adults to relearn sincere prayer and humility.
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John Hollett
Carl G. Fisher
C. J. Orbison
Indianapolis
Eli F. Ritter
Russell King
Evans
Bookwalter
G. W. Pitts
Harry E. Rouse
Moore
South
W. S. Ryan
Frank Morrison
THE
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Frank Ferguson
Marion County Medical Society
Logsdon
Charles Egger
Hancock County
E. F. Gould
John Wall
Taylor Groninger
Squire Nickerson
Nickerson
Lawrence van Buskirk
Bloomington
Claypool
Post Wheeler
Humorous Exchanges Highlight Public Life and Language Gaffes
A collage of old quotations shows public officials dodging questions with dignity, a potential job interview turns into a test of talents, a magistrate probes alleged interference, and comic names spark light banter about a husband’s nickname and flirtatious hub of the universe.
Apple Time Desserts Use Apple Sauce As Base
Recipes describe using apple sauce as a base for desserts. Variations include folding in egg whites and cream for a chilled meringue topped treat, or baking with meringue and custard. Another method passes tart apple sauce through a colander, thickens with cornstarch, adds sherry, then chills in a mould with cinnamon and lemon peel for serving.
Weathered scraps hint at crops and politics across Indiana
A string of fragmented quotes touches on peaches in Brown County, yacht trophies, labor strife at election time, rain washing tobacco from sidewalks, aging teachers in the Philippines, and the promise of late vegetables as Terre Haute Tribune reports.
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Brown County
Shelbyville
Jeffersonian
Lord Lipton
Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette
x—Muncie Herald
Layette Herald
Philippines
Peru
Terre Haute Tribune
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promoted by Cheney Company
An advertisement warns against dangerous mercury remedies and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure from F Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio. The remedy is claimed to act internally on blood and mucous surfaces and to be mercury free. Official testimonials are offered and drugs sellers are urged to stock genuine bottles. Hull's Family Pills are recommended as well.
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Hall
Cheney & Co
Toledo
Toledo Ohio
F. J. Cheney & Co
Hull
Table Mustard Recipes From Early Home Cookery
The article presents two straightforward mustard preparations for the table. The first method blends mustard with sugar and an egg, then simmers with vinegar and butter until smooth. The second combines mustard and flour with a vinegar water mix, cooking like custard and finishing with sugar butter and celery seasoning.
Neckwear Notes From Lace Edges To Feathered Bows
The article describes current summer neckwear trends including narrow lace edges on ties, white lawn and polka dot borders, dotted white gauze scarves with floral prints, and plisses in tulle and mousseline de soie edged with gold or silver lace. It highlights chiffoned fabrics and a straight neckband style featuring large tulle bows and feather accents.
Beefsteak with Pepper Garnish Technique
A traditional beefsteak dinner includes broiled green peppers. Cut six young peppers into quarters remove seeds and broil until edges curl. Finish each piece with a dab of butter and a pinch of salt before serving with the steak.
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Roth
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Bender
Fall Creek
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Elly
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Mollie Hall
Mol
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Chicago Post
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Leslie’s Weekly
Kate
Boston
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Boston Transcript
Apple
Spirit OF the State Press
New York State
Pettis Dry Goods Co
Ee Or
Bamericay
Ha.schlotihe
Special Department For Ladies
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Central Trust CO
East Market Street
Columbia
A. A. Barnes
Udell Works
Apel
W.miller
Inveationel
Toni H. Levey
Levey Bro’s & Co., Inc
E. H. Tripp
Union
Vanaps
Security Trust Company
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Union Trust Company
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Henry Eitel
Howard M. Foltz
Charles S. M'Bride
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