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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1900
Page
4
Deputy prosecutor Groninger swore out about 50 affidavits against druggists grocers and others for selling liquor illegally. The Sun urges enforcement despite political pressure and mocks Ruckelshaus, predicting him to discharge Groninger and warning of political interference.
The writer questions why the Commercial club or Board of Trade has not formed a committee to draft legislation to condemn the water plant and plan a municipal purchase or new plant. They warn continued control by the current company will hinder escape and demand radical, early action to show city officials and the water company the People’s will.
Deputy prosecutor Groninger opens a probe into alleged defrauding of druggists and grocers, amid political pressure from Joe Kealing and calls to resist the attack. References to Gov Mount, Patty Ruckers haus, and the 614 Bill Maljiady hint at Indiana politics and personal fortunes.
The piece argues courts are inconsistent in punishing drunk offenders and suggests alcoholism as a disease excuse. It notes many drunks clog police courts, urging an inebriate hospital. It also quips on Old Bill Mallady and condemns the Marion county jail routine and a water subsidy bill harming Indianapolis.
Paul Leicester Ford once browsed rare volumes in a Brooklyn shop as a youth. The piece notes his small frame and early work on Peter Stirling. It then surveys authors Amelia Barr Bangs Jacobs Ridge Zola Braddon with quirks and homes along the Hudson, Yonkers, and London.
Anecdote recalls Barrie and Anthony Hope failing to grasp an American joke during a New York lunch with American friends. The simple tale puzzled them and prompted awkward explanations, testing their friendships.
A collection of quirky lines and poems depicts winter knocks, park police, golf offers, secret looks at a street celebrity, and playful toy scenes. It blends humorous dialogue with Christmas imagery where Santa and fairies usher in joy despite gloom.
Helena dispatch reports President McKinley will dine on a buffalo roast. A local butcher bought ten buffaloes weeks ago at 800 dollars each and sent a choice cut to the president.
Dorothea Smith Mrs Dolan and Emil Steinhilber will headline the Central Ave M E church service with a program featuring Bethlehem and On the Hills of Bethlehem, excerpts from the Messiah, and the Hallelujah chorus under the Indianapolis Conservatory of Music director Cawley.
Addison C Harris minister to Austria and William R Holloway consul at St Petersburg would owe 16 cents postage for invitations to the Columbia club building dedication. Assistant postmaster Shideler caught a misfranked mail. about two other Indiana dignitaries abroad faced the same extra charge. The club used a two cent stamp and ten centa price rule required double the de_nquency.
Joseph Arthur presents Lost river at English's Monday night with scenery copied from John Wocher photographs taken near West Baden Indiana. Wocher Dickson and Talbott organized the outing and the playhouse patrons enjoy packed houses for JuHn Marlowe and vaudeville shows at Grand and Empire venues.
Senator Hanna delivered a nearly three hour speech on the shipping subsidy bill in the Senate. Senators Clay, Lindsay, West and Lindsay pressed him with questions as Hanna skillfully dodged some and remained patient throughout interruptions.
Several papers, from Marion Chronicle to Fort Wayne News, comment on William Jennings Bryan planning a weekly publication. They joke about his policy stances and the broader political debate on currency, silver, and ship subsidies.
Frank H. Hamilton, a Minneapolis newspaper man, was arraigned on murder charges in the killing of Leonard Day, son of a pioneer lumberman. He enters a not guilty plea and a key defense witness will come from Paris, France.
The Swirl of Society lists the Clean club holiday dance on December 27 and a dinner for Julia Marlowe by Mrs. May Wright Sewall. It notes weddings and engagements from Indiana to Michigan City including Rev Harry L Henderson and Bessie Royce's January 3 marriage, plus numerous social visits and receptions during the holidays.
Holiday excursions offered by the C H D Railway with round trip at one and one third fare. Tickets valid Dec 22 to Dec 24 and Dec 31 to Jan 1 with final return by Jan 2. Details at 5 W Washington St and Union Station.
Indiana Dental College advertises extended patient hours from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. for all kinds of dental work. It notes fees cover the cost of services and invites inquiries from prospective patients.
A series of brief local items notes a $15 property loss from a fire at Mrs. Thomas’s home on 125 S West, a fire at Mrs. Beasley’s store at 1431 Hill Ave, and a lamp incident causing $20 damage. Other notes include transfers at Terre Haute, a match lighting accident, a post office payday change, Y M C A camera contest, and obituaries and court notices.
A Big Four express No 14 collided with a freight train on Thursday afternoon at Masonic home hill Ohio causing several hours delay. Engineer Tom Cummine suffered a broken leg and Fireman Jack Strap was seriously bruised.
Hanover Ontario December 21 The Knechtel furniture factory the largest in Canada was totally destroyed by a Thursday night fire with losses estimated up to 1 000 000 and fears that several lives were lost.
Newspapers echo a clash over constitutional issues touching streetcar fare laws and the army canteen. The Minneapolis Times mocks political feuding while the Boston Transcript notes questions of validity but broad public support. The Wilmington Morning News critiques temperance logic behind abolition.
Bud Taylor, a colored man, is released on his own $2,000 bond after being accused of complicity in election fraud. Judge Baker intimates the indictment section may be unconstitutional.
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