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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1900
Page
4
Debate over ship subsidy bill and merchant marine glory
A telegraphic report of Senator Hanna’s speech questions whether restored merchant marine glory would come without subsidies and accuses opponents of cowardice and tariff manipulation. He cites Spain era fears and liner service as insufficient precedent, labeling subsidy advocates’ claims as silly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanna
Congress
Treasury
Water Contract Critique Pressed By Sun Interview
An interview in Thursdays Sun argues Indianapolis should end subsidizing the water company and instead bill by meter or per hydrant. It notes the water firm pays no street use tax while other utilities pay, and accuses the contract of neglecting pavement repairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SUN
Indianapolis
Board of Works
Water Company
Maiy
Board of Public Works
Gas meters debate and municipal politics in Ann Arbor
Discussion questions meter requirements and ten cent fuel rates as gas companies face an ordinance. Gen Harrison to address students on constitutional issues later this month. Caleb S. Denny recalls a water contract and notes it was not intended perpetual despite past council power dynamics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Companie
Harrison
Ann Arbor
Caleb S. Denny
Kern
County officials clash over grand jury notices and disclosures
The piece criticizes County Commissioner Greer for warning a doctor about a grand jury visit at Julietta hospital and argues public access to franchise applications and city affairs is essential. It also mocks Commissioner McGregor and reflects on Marion county governance and streetcar issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greer
Dr. Trenary
Julietta Hospital
Mr. Greer
McGregor
Marion County
No gas no pay ruling by appellate court
An appellate court declares that gas companies must supply fuel or refuse to bill customers. The ruling establishes the principle that service denial or interruption should nullify payment obligations in such cases.
Men Who Hunt Big Game Draw East Rich Hunters to Rockies
The piece notes rising interest in big game hunting among wealthy eastern men able to endure rugged western camps. It describes costs, logistics, and camps lasting two to three weeks, with packs of ponies and minimal provisions. It highlights Senator Boles Penrose and the Penrose brothers’ extensive elk and other head collections in Philadelphia, plus other notable hunters and trophies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East
Rocky Mountains
Rockies
Senator Boles Penrose
Pen and Pencil Club
Philadelphia
Senator Penrose
Penrose
Bees attack inmate in lockup jail case shocks town
In a rural jail scene the captive Bunch endured an eight hour assault as bees swarmed his tongue and throat. Doctors feared for his breathing but rescued him. The city plans to plead non liability while another trial involves J W Wollard and a sow in Atlanta pasture where a hog was shot after charging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bunch
J. W. Wollard
Philip Atterberry
Atterberry
Atlanta
Mr. Wellard
Wallard
The Sketches and Songs of a Singer An Untruthful Prayer
A fragmented verse and prose piece humorously croons about childrearing gifts and holiday mores. It references a singer character and a conversation where Cracksy James and Drillsy Joe recall a runaway accident and a saved life with a possible reward or theft claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cracksy James
Joe
Boy Quips About Sunday Fishing at Piney Bridge
A humorous exchange has Rev. Goodman asking where people fish on Sunday and Johnny replying that everyone goes to Piney Bridge nearby. The dialogue captures a rural dialect moment and a light local scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rev. Goodman
Johnny
de Piney Bridge
Honeymoon Car Ride and Ghostly Reflections
A party in a tunnel car jokes about being ahead a lap as a suitor begs for five cents to ride down. Mrs Henpeck urges Abner to stay with his wheel and wear ear muffs, praising the wheel as a longtime friend. The piece shifts to a haunted verse recalling a little girl and a golden curl seen in daylight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maria
Abner
Amusements in Indianapolis Showcase Variety Week
The Park theater features Otis Skinner in Prince Otto with strong supporting turns by Mrs Skinner Miss Durbin and Grace Filkins while Huts and Lytton stage A wise guy at Park. Empire hosts Big Sensation and Little Egypt burlesques plus three alligators and dancing bears as Grand stock leaves for new acts. Propylaeum recital by Oliver Willard Pierce delights a large audience with varied numbers. Nature’s remedy Dr Wood’s Norway pine syrup recommended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
English
Otis Skinner
Indianapolis
Prince Otto
Shakespere Ward
Mrs. Skinner
Maude Durbin
Grace Filkins
Park Theater
Huts & Lytton
Doherty Sisters
Ray L. Royce
Reno
Richards
Louise Montrose
Big Joe Roberts
Edmond Hayes
McFadden
Estelle Wellington
Atrnoon
Little Egypt
Empire
Desert
Violala
Onella
John J. Black
Mat J. Flynn
the Empire
Oliver Willard Pierce
Propylaeum
Miss Anne Fields Found Dead in Brooklyn Home
Miss Anne Fields, about 50, daughter of John T Fields, a millionaire rubber manufacturer, was found dead in bed at the family residence in Brooklyn. The cause given is gas asphyxiation by her own hand, with melancholy from ill health noted as the reason.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Anne Fields
John T. Fields
Brooklyn
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