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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1900
Page
4
Readers urged to oppose a long-term water contract as city officials and the water company face a disputed deal. The piece questions a ten-year term, hints at a municipal plant option, and critiques lawmakers and corporate influence in Indianapolis.
A critical editorial slams Senator Hanna for pressuring passage of a ship subsidy bill amid party machine tactics. It questions campaign payback and hints at 1904 ambitions. The piece also complains about bright electric car headlights, urges meters, and mocks city politics and transit changes.
An alderman offered his parlor for a couple to wed at 9 pm and found a lively scene of poker, whisky, cigars and chips. The tale contrasts with a wartime anecdote about Senator Davis helping a veteran with a loan and a Cuba era guard tale about a sentry's three challenges before firing.
A collage of witty newspaper quips targets Congress, romance with an American girl, and the Duke of Manchester. Critics lampoon titled elites, senatorial power, and trust reform while debating sea power and national policy in sharp, period voice.
The discourse criticizes Mr. Sahm as aligned with Mark Hanna over subsidy policies and questions city ties to corporations. It notes Greenfield electric line damage suits and urges the grand jury to consider Greer's mouth while mentioning national figures Fairbanks and Hanna in the political discourse.
A New York Times anecdote portrays Senator Sullivan using railroad pass favors to aid constituents. He requests a list of about 30 names, is advised to halve it, then demands the remainder later, watching a clerk pare down the list while urging he reclaim unissued passes.
Former President Grover Cleveland writes in the Saturday Evening Post urging the Democratic Party to abandon alliance with undemocratic forces and restore its traditional principles. He analyzes defeats since 1864, condemns populism, and calls for sober, unified democracy led by rank and file members.
An editorial notes unpopularity of dust box advertising proposed for New York Chicago and Cleveland. Boxes would hold rubbish, hinder pedestrians, and fail to attract readers. Publicity and nuisance concerns outweigh potential receipts in these urban tests.
The New York Sun notes Gen. Lew Wallace's Ben Hur is to be translated into Greek. It quotes James Riley on popular reach of the work and remarks on Indiana's literary fame extending worldwide.
A string of editorials from Indiana papers laments mob violence and cross state tensions. The Rushville Graphic mocks governors trading jibes on justice while Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette notes Cincinnati ducal news growing tiresome. The Terre Haute Tribune cites southern press rhetoric, and the Muncie News and Anderson Bulletin comment on mob actions and vote buying. South Bend.
The Detroit News labels Indiana actions as disgraceful, criticizing the state’s conduct and framing it as an example of corruption or ethical lapse. The column contrasts Indiana’s stance with broader national concerns.
The Col um bia club Dec 51 toasts are arranged with Gen Harrison singing Hail Columbia Senator Fairbanks presenting The future of the republican party Senator Beveridge The twentieth century Congressman Overstreet The congress of the United States James F Statesman Peru The nonresident members Dr Franklin Hays The house founded on a rock Dr Hays building committee chairman will formally turn the building over to the directors John L Griffiths to respond Hugh H Hanna on The business man in politics and James Whitcomb Riley will recite an original poem Monument place
George Ade, the Chicago newspaper man and author of Artie and Fables in slang, is a native of Indiana. He declares Indiana is all right and that he will never go back on it or to it, proudly praising his home state.
Medical students express excitement and concern as a bill to require a state examination before practicing would limit current diplomas. They argue graduates already matriculated should be exempt and seek amendments to apply only to future entrants.
Mrs. E Perkins hosts a morning reception December 28 while Mr and Mrs A M Ogle plan a New Year’s Eve heart party for their children. General and Mrs Harrison host a dinner for Lieut and Mrs Parker. Parker is Harrison’s sister. Mrs Henry C Atkins held a luncheon for Mrs Clarence Winter, sister of the bride. Mrs Everett M Thompson gave a tea for visiting ladies. Bedford and Miss Maude Holcombe wed at the bride’s home Wednesday. both are prominent socially.
Amusement notes praise Miss Marlowe's fourth act entrance as queen of France in dark blue velvet brocaded with gold and ermine. Grand management touts vaudeville support and Christmas week bill. Park bill includes Across the Pacific by Charles Blaney. Expire shows prize fight pictures and Mrs Murphy parachute monkey debut at Zoo with free exhibition.
The Indiana commandery of Loyal Legion held its last banquet of the century at the German House on Wednesday night. A new custom debuted with a flag ceremony as the gathering opened. Six new members were inducted into the order.
Bishop Chatard will continue to govern the see of Indianapolis with Bishop O'Donoghue as coadjutor. He resigned briefly after a stroke of paralysis but his health has improved, enabling him to remain in office.
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