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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1900
Page
4
A partial OCR fragment mentions a manager and editor asking about intentions and earnings for a publication. It cites advance rates of 8.00 for six months and 1.50 per month, with references to Ohio and Indianapolis, Indiana. The text is garbled and lacks clear context or identities.
The text argues about the museum at Fair and its impact on property values and community beauty. It discusses public use and the role of art, a beer garden, and public spaces in enhancing a locality. It reflects opinions on urban development and cultural institutions without clear concrete events.
The court sharply differed with prior views on the discharged case, upholding that the city violated its charter. Jannot Zand attempted to evade the court's procedures, but the judge ruled the city affiliations and water works funding breached the charter. Police convictions for charter violations were also noted.
A provocative editorial attacks theater morality and urges action by ministers and police to curb indecency. It then critiques local political cycles, construction delays on Central avenue bridge, safety board firings, and calls for enforcement of the city charter amid tensions with Mayor Taggart’s administration.
A clip from multiple Indiana and Kentucky papers mocks public figures and policy. Carried lines attack Dewey Aguinaldo Bryan and monarchical trusts while noting shifts on following state law and a gubernatorial race in Kentucky. The mix highlights partisan wit and press sentiment.
Republican and Democratic members of the Indiana law school will debate Monday night on the resolution that Democratic monetary policy would advance the nation's interests more than present Republican power. The meeting of the Scenocratis is noted.
A collage of vignettes features Dick Lippert honoring a fallen man, crowds at a line in the snow, and reflections on honesty amid strangers. Light exchanges and quips at a social gathering blend with street scenes of mud and traffic and a playful chat about love and sermons.
The town breaks into celebration as Johnson lands work, provoking astonishment and a chorus of townsfolk. A noted stage week unfolds with Mile Fifi at English’s, She Stoops to Conquer at the Grand, and Anns Eva Fay’s eerie performances at Mason Hall. Merchant’s Restaurant advertises 24 hour service and hotel supplies highlight Lap Robes and Blankets at Ceat B Strawiiger & Nilius.
A jumble of anecdotes from the capital recounts Jacob Ruppert Jr of New York City lured into Congress by Tammany Hall boss Thomas Croker after a telephone nudge. Other vignettes include Representative George W. Foster’s cheeky self interest, Senator Vest’s courtroom humor, and Senator Chandler’s feared sarcasm.
Senator Chandler jokes about a witty remark as the highest compliment, recalling a moment of sharp exchange. The line suggests a playful, historic rapport between the two figures and their rapport in conversation.
Social notes report engagements such as Jessie Bird to Harry W. Griffith and Miss Reginia Quigley marrying Capt. Arthur McKinley. Miss Olive Van Camp receives a linen shower. Miss Lillian Landers weds Winfield Miller. Mary Harrington ties to Clarence O'Donnell. Vance West weds William Cochrane. numerous receptions and a Gibaon film event conclude the society roundup.
A round of editorials notes Buenos Aires reports 102 sunstroke cases as temperatures hit 120 in shade. Papers mock campaign moves, praising Bryan and Miss Helen Gould while lampooning McKinley and partisan shotgun government in Kentucky.
A pastor urged pew rent support and warned about seats paid by others. A late-arriving woman, mishearing the rebuke, claimed insult, insisting she did not belong to the parish. The pastor learned she had misinterpreted his words and tried to explain, but she remained convinced she was wrongly accused.
The Philharmonic string quartet with McGibeny Koster Schellschmidt and Bertha Schellschmidt debuted at the Mammerchor concert to warm acclaim as rustic rain-soaked listeners called it the best society concert yet. Louis Dochez also premiered, earning an ovation for his fine voice. Five numbers were performed three by the male chorus and two by the mixed chorus.
Governor Mount grants a 60 day parole to Jacob Kahlenbeck of Huntington who suffers from consumption and was convicted in 1887 of murder by circumstantial evidence. He must return if he improves. motive for the crime against Lorens, a Polish Jew, remains unclear.
Edwin Lawrence Godkin, longtime editor of the Evening Post, is seriously ill in New York due to a severe vertigo attack. Friends express alarm as he recently severed ties with the Post for health reasons.
A Cincinnati woman claims Mme. Ribault’s complexion beautifier cures blemishes and freckles with a prepaid free trial. Mrs Bert Riley of Bellevue Kentucky reports lasting improvements and a clearer, more attractive complexion, urging every lady to request the trial.
Private Reuben C. Lewis of the Twenty fifth Infantry at Fort Sam Houston went on the war path in a mess hall on Wednesday afternoon. He forced soldiers out windows and doors. Privates EL Simms and Sam Brown resisted. Brown was shot dead. Simms survived.
Sacramento February 8 The republican party in a joint session ratified the election of Thomas Bard as United States senator and he was formally declared successor to Senator White.
Escanaba Mich Feb 3 The National cooperage and Woollyware companys morster plant was destroyed by fire Wednesday. The loss is at least 250000 and the insurance is probably not half.
The Champion ON Burner Company demonstrates a kerosene burning invention and claims it will transform heating. Barnicieel, their representative, stays until Saturday for final inspections at 18 E Washington St. The exhibit ends then and burners will be sold by an appointed agent. Ormonde 16 W Pearlst offers daily business lunch and ladies' lunch on the second floor.
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