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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1900
Page
4
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Fragmented remarks reveal tensions as Indiana county Republicans, led by entrenched bosses and schemers, plan a slate for the coming county convention. Critics denounce the move as a farce and demand a broader consultative process, naming figures such as Armin Koehne and John Ruckels while challenging Sheriff Clark’s succession.
Disjointed excerpts describe a large gathering at Lawton ceremonies with police roughness at the capitol. Witnesses note women crowded and shoved by officers, provoking debate on crowd control and the need for a formal institution to manage such events in Indianapolis. The discussion recalls Puerto Rico ties and urges a complete establishment of ordered enforcement.
The piece attacks mayoral and council actions as dishonest and criticizes the Republican and Democratic administrations. It laments the investigation's sluggish progress and mocks the editorial rooms for turning politics into a sensational story, urging action on the Central Ave bridge and other issues.
A mixed set of verse and prose pieces including song lyrics praising a bright maiden in morning attire, a dog tale with a moral, a lament of unrequited love, a humorous dialogue about a costly chair, and notes toward companion poems. Read like a quirky early 20th century column with varied verse and tiny stories.
A Philadelphia congress of mothers discussion features Mrs. Charles Henrotin blasting coeducation and society’s dullness while urging daughters to share home tasks. Miss Pitts advocates real homework and self control over punishment, arguing for gentler, constructive discipline and social reform.
Miss Elizabeth Morris of Philadelphia, founder of a home for homeless and suffering animals, argues that animals possess a spiritual part and deserve a future life. She contends cruelties arise from viewing animals as mere machines and urges recognizing their capacities and suffering.
Marion club hosts its fourth annual ball in Tomlinson hall on Thursday February 15 with committee Harvey B. Martin FP Hackedorn Elmer F Gay. Various Indianapolis officers and executives named in university and Felt railroad company posts. clergy convocation at Grace Cathedral and lectures address drunkenness crime. State florists elect officers. visits planned to Richmond conservatories and Cincinnati carnation show. Police detain a couple in Muncie over interracial marriage claims. father located in Cincinnati.
A speaker laments war’s toll while a student offers to name the missing detail as the professor notes the need. The dialogue contrasts artistic vision with critique and weighs memory of fallen comrades across conflicts from Santiago to the Transvaal.
James Hannan sues Indianapolis street railway for 3500 after a wagon collision at Delaware and Madison. Rhean seeks 4200 for a timber piece hurled against his head on Illinois near 21st, breaking his nose and causing injuries. Kiplinger requests 5.00 for a coach register falling on his head in a College 9 car at 27th street, leaving him senseless.
A collage of editorial snippets claims anti expansionists on Kentucky governance, asks who should govern Kentucky, cites Dom Paul evangelization, notes Carnegie withholds funds from Bryan supporters, and critiques railroad influence in 1898 Kentucky politics. It highlights concerns over church and state, party integrity, and private railroad ownership.
The week’s social pages list Miss Ida Foudrey entertaining amateurs on Saturday and Mrs B F Hitz hosting the Roberts Park Church choir on February 14. Emma and Grace Fisker hosted a pink luncheon at their Talbot Avenue home. Edward and Gates departed for California for health reasons. The Kath ering home young ladies auxiliary plans a children’s valentine and dancing party at the Propylaeum Saturday afternoon. Old Roberts Park digrest members were welcomed back Tuesday by Rev C E Bacon, with the Kazoo band in attendance. Members named include Katherine Dunn Stella Putentler Mrs Charles Bagga Mrs Hi C Newcombe Ella Childester Mrs Rose Colenta and Mrs D P Winings. They wore white duck skirts and shirts with red belts and caps.
The Symphony orchestra entertained a large crowd at English's Tuesday night. Conductor Schneider received praise for the program, Mile. Saville impressed with three numbers and an encore. The highlight was Schumann’s Symphony in B flat, with strong performances of Tchaikovsky pieces.
A collection of satirical and political notes from several papers. Quotes reference Montana legislators, Eliot Danforth as potential vice presidential candidate, Roosevelt's stance on a McKinley ticket, and commentary on New York politics and Wasdruff with a focus on party loyalty and hypothetical ticket implications.
A tall man with farmer appearance swaggered into the sheriff's office on a Tuesday asking for a piece of rope that had been used to hang someone. Deputies were stunned as he explained his epileptic friend could carry a small rope inch in his pocket to cure him. The sheriff had no rope in stock and referred him to former sheriffs.
A $7,000 two story brick structure will rise at St Clatr street and Senate avenue for Charles Lohrman with plans by Architect Charles Edgar Bates. Ground floor stores and second floor living apartments are planned with construction to start when weather allows. Also mentions De Witt's Little Early Risers by W W H Philpot of Albany Georgia and the famous Hitle pills for constipation biliousness and bowel troubles available at all druggists.
Amusements start with Why Smith Left Home a breezy farce by Broadhurst at English’s opening Wednesday afternoon with repeat shows Wednesday and Thursday nights. She Stoops to Conquer fills the Grand Tuesday night with matinees Wednesday and Saturday. Male Fifi ends the week at English’s Friday night with a Saturday matinee.
Readable text shows fragmented phrases and names lacking clear events or context. The snippet mentions Habte and Rich with unclear descriptors and place or action details. Unable to determine a cohesive news item from the damaged OCR.
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