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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1895
Page
2
The board of public works resigns amid probe findings. Mayors and officials express regret, urging accountability and reform. Legislative actions on concealed weapons and municipal reform circulate. officials discuss pressure and political timing.
The piece notes long standing friction between the common council and public works department. It implies limited doorkeepers in the legislature reflect a political shift, suggesting Republicans did not win the last election on promises.
The piece notes Francis Walker, a New York basso profundo, condemning gospel hymns as harmful to music at the University of Chicago. It then reports Muskegon lake Michigan fishing disputes over spear fishing, a planned type printing telegraph, a stolen will, and political jabs on resignations and anti bribery measures in Indiana newspapers.
A string of social gatherings featured Miss McKvaine with Mrs. Hewitt Howland hosting eight young ladies, Mrs. Atkins honoring 150 guests, and a grand reception by Mrs. John W. Kern on N Pennsylvania St. Attendees included Miss Voorhees and notable figures such as Mrs. Mortimer Nye, Mrs. French, and Mayor Deney. Floral decor, gowns of pink, magenta, and green silk crepe, and a formal dining scene with coffee and ices completed the events.
An extensive price list offers canned goods fruit and vegetables with varying cents per can and bulk weights. Also advertised are shoes boots and rubbers with deep discounts at 260 W Washington St, inviting inspection and signposted store details.
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