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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1900
Page
4
The Sun urges citizens to write to senators and representatives opposing the ship subsidy. The piece argues public input shapes policy, warns of treasury aid to special interests, and condemns protections for reformers while noting the broader political stakes in Washington.
A column urges publishing opinions by City Attorney Kern and honors Mason J. Osgood for his civic aid. It questions morality in Indianapolis police and criticizes Hanna’s ship subsidy bill while defending Consumers’ Gas trust. It notes the December chill touching Dom Paul Kruger.
At the navy department bid opening for battleships and armored cruisers, a humorous incident unfolds when Rear-admiral Melville jokes that the secretary’s chair leg was on his hat. The room erupts in laughter among 150 officers and shipbuilders. Also noted is a remark about President McKinley’s cigar purchases and a Parisian observer's encounter with a tiger mistaken for a dog, plus Lord Rosebery’s claim to be an agriculturalist and farmer at Mentmore estate with mine smoke noted.
Indiana Dental College located at 8 W Cor Delaware and Christs offers patient care from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m for all dental services. Fees are stated to cover the cost only.
Personally conducted trip advertised with sleep ing cars to Los Angeles and San Francisco from Chicago. Includes routes via Illinois Central and New Orleans trains and departures on Wednesdays.
A reflective poem set with verses about Santa Claus and Christmas wishes. It contrasts innocence with adult irony and includes quips about gifts for children and old folks, ending with hopeful lines for better times ahead.
Mrs Albert Rabb hosts Christmas week for Indiana University alumni. Mrs Daniel Stewart invites a Propylaeum reception the day after Christmas for several young people. Emma Atkins selects American beauty roses for her luncheon decorations Wednesday. Clarette Jackson and W A Finney wed Wednesday at Olive Branch church and plan to live with the groom's mother. Mrs Henry Kitel and Miss Eitel hosted a large reception Wednesday for Mrs John A Riley of Los Angeles. Marion McKinney and John N Dyer wed Wednesday at St James church with pink decor. State weddings include Shelbyville Sadie Ray with Peter G Kamp and wabash Jeannette Powell with Fred Williamson. Invitations issued for Miss Alice Hughes to Claud B Helm on December 20 at Dr W J Gates home. Charles Defibaugh and Cella Windher married last evening at the bride's home. Rev C B Graham officiated. Defibaugh, a young newspaper man with The Indianapolis Sun, will tour southern cities before returning to Indianapolis. The Wheeling Register notes the event.
The Indiana State University annual report filed with the governor shows receipts of 152,849.63 dollars including 112,000 from the state and 19,404.90 for insurance on Willie hall. Enrollment totals 1,017 pupils with 960 from Indiana and representation from every county. The trustees seek to make tuition absolutely free for all.
A collage of editorials and opinions critiques belligerence in politics and royal romance. It cites remarks on James J. Hill President Kruger subsidy bills and naval plunder with commentary on press tone and a wedding between Miss Zimmerman and the Duke of Manchester.
Mine Workers seek a permanent building in Indianapolis with a printing plant for the Journal. Current Stevenson HQ costs $15 monthly. January meeting to discuss location, size, and style. Iowa representatives may be reintroduced as competition issues arise. Hood's Sarsaparilla advertised for various ailments.
Charming old ad claims Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup calms teething babies and eases gums with wind colic and diarrhoea relief. It markets at twenty five cents per bottle and lists retailers Tronics Telescopes Harness and Schuller's at 313 E Washington and Meridian streets with payments offered.
A collage of quotes from Indiana papers criticizes government policy. Topics include insanity pleas, senatorial careers, liberty in Europe, canal plans, trade, and the ship subsidy debate. Several lines reference public figures, newspapers, and 19th century geopolitics.
The council judiciary committee will seal the chamber and bar public access as it begins reviewing the new gas rate ordinance on Friday night.
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