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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1900
Page
4
The Sun analyzes Indianapolis water works and a proposed subsidy through a $59 per plug contract. It argues the 5 percent subsidy is large for a company with longtime private revenue and questions the need for more hydrants to boost income.
A newspaper column argues Republicans pledged not to prosecute druggists for liquor law violations before an election, influencing a large party majority. It contends local officials shield illicit sales, questions journalistic defense of lawbreakers, and cites ongoing prosecutions led by Groninger and other prosecutors.
A spoken critique urges locking up offenders until verdicts to save county money and time. The speaker condemns excessive licensing and urges retailers and grocers to supply liquor, urging expansion of liquor sales beyond current monopolies. Groninger is praised for support.
A former Minnesota U S attorney recounts a Minneapolis murder trial where a defense witness, a 13 year old Negro, humorously averts grave questions about oaths. Wu Ting Fang tells Ethical Culture Society about Confucius at Carnegie Hall. A Richard Mansfield stage anecdote recalls an actor's quip at Buckinghams fate and his later flight.
Local church listings show Sunday worship times for multiple congregations including College Avenue Baptist First Baptist Plymouth Congregational Christ Episcopal Central Avenue M B Meridian Street M B First Presbyterian Second Presbyterian Mayer Chapel Tabernacle Presbyterian Washington Street Chapel Central Universalist and a Spiritualist service at Pearson's Hall led by Mrs. M E Kratz.
A compilation of quotes from John W. West to Wlearing presents views on state house repairs, multilingual staff, newspaper fairness, eyeglass fit, solicitation tactics, lynching debates, Christmas spending, travel prosperity, fear of reputations, truancy causes, Y M C A building plans, and various local issues. Names include West, Sanders, Burke, Lando, Ohnstad, Ketcham, Craft, McQuown, Long, Brosnan, Hiser, Houser, Moore, Greer, Pugh, Oakey, Benedict, Brown, Werbe, Leng, Stout, Watkins, Groninger, Sayles, Mallady, Patee, Hynes, Moriarity, Steffen, Johnson, Lockman, Morgan, Brubaker, Lafollette, Newburger, Hanna, Sheerin, Laycock, Phillips, Admiral Brown, and Wlearing.
A collection of comments from Indiana papers criticizes the ship subsidy bill as likely to fail and urges action against rising prices for wheat corn oats hay butter and eggs. They urge lawmakers to act against subsidies and warn politicians about constituents views. The pieces discuss Governor Mount potential protections for a desperado and suggest political shifts in Michigan and Kentucky.
An old tale from a town called Wallypik recounts Jay Ruben’s downfall after a deal with a stranger who sells him a brass lookalike brick. He loses his head and limbs, ends up in court, and is shown mercy by a kind judge. The tale ends with the town recalling Jay’s losses.
Daniel Carter, nicknamed Dark Secret and Bad Dan, a ten year veteran on the force and valued in handling colored criminals, has been placed on the retired list at half pay due to an abscess leaving him unlikely ever to resume active duty. Washington dispatch notes Col Russell Harrison's Porto Rico arrival in a snowstorm wearing waterproof gear amid a zero degree day.
A collection of satirical lines and remarks from various papers. It reflects how editors commented on public figures and social issues with sharp humor. The quotes touch on topics from university funding to lynching, street habits, and a burglar posing as Santa Claus.
Boston obituary notes former Governor Roger Wolcott died Friday afternoon from typhoid fever. A lifelong Republican who voted for Cleveland in 1883, Wolcott was born July 13, 1847 and served three terms as governor. He leaves a wife and five children.
Gov Mount approves the return of Samuel Kuntz and Joseph Shinder who live in Berne Indiana and claimed Emmett County Michigan residency to obtain a writer's license. They also reportedly bagged four deer after license issuance.
In Odessa on December 22 Princess Vladimir Eristoff killed herself claiming she preferred death to dishonor. She believed her husband had fallen into disgrace and was unaware he had been exiled until after their marriage.
John W. Kern has not decided if he will attend the Jefferson club dinner in Lincoln Nebraska on December 26. Bryan also asks him to join a hunting trip in Texas.
J C Sipe, jeweler at 1844 N Meridian, has taken a partner and will be known as J C Sipe & Son. The partner arrived Thursday and weighs 7 and a half pounds.
The school board on Friday night appointed Miss Sarah Cauble as teacher at School 2 and Miss Lulu Tanerman at School 41. Leland Howe was named assistant at the manual training school. Miss da Brazington and Miss Belle Schofield resigned from teaching positions.
Louis J. Beck the amusement promoter invites newspaper friends to a celestial lunch hosted by Moy Kee at 213 Indiana Ave celebrated Chinese caterer. The event is set for 11 p m Sunday.
A St. Paul dispatch reports the Republican caucus endorsed Robert G. Evans to succeed the late Senator Davis. Evans formerly resided in southern Indiana.
Dr Rebecca George hosts a tea. Jan Rev and Mrs Graham at English hotel. Dr John A Conkey and Fred C Victor held a box party at Eng lishs Friday night. Judge and Mrs John H Baker plan a luncheon for Gov and Mrs Mount on Dec 28. The Progressive pianoforte club gave a recital Friday night at the Indianapolis piano college. Mrs Sewalls musicale featured Mrs W N Phillips soprano and Mrs Hardwick reader Friday night. State weddings include Bertha Ruddell and J C Patten in Kokomo and Gertrude Foland and Emory Dunbar in Anderson. Mr and Mrs F F McCrea celebrate silver anniversary Friday night. afternoon tea for daughter. Miss Shaw hosted a event at 118 EB Michigan St for Miss Lillian Thompson and Fred Biedenmeister and their bridal party.
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