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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1895
Page
4
A letter from Indianapolis Medicine Co. manager J. W. Stone to The Sun confirms satisfaction with one year of Lemon Tonic Laxative advertising. He plans to cut other papers but will renew ad space with The Sun for another year, citing results and intent.
An Indianapolis school board is criticized as autocratic, with county commissioners and township officers viewed similarly. Tu Say urges a state commission of honest citizens to study and propose reform at the next legislative session, arguing timely action is needed before adjournment.
Clergy broadly back the Nicholson anti-saloon bill though critics fear it aims to end saloon operations rather than temperance. The Sun argues the state cannot legalize liquor for revenue and then destroy the traffic, while noting Democratic splits over Cleveland’s financial policies. Miscellaneous political chatter and upcoming reports fill the rest.
Reflections defend Chief Webster and subordinates over handling of the Deni son hotel conflagration. Critics say stand pipes were faulty, but supporters argue proper use of tools and water dynamics saved lives. The piece also weighs political reactions, temperance bills, and municipal finance amid the disaster.
The Spirit of State Press notes lawmakers rush may be heavy but quality over quantity, while the tar if for revenue only fails to raise funds. McLean proposes cutting marriage license costs to 1 dollar, policy questioned for personal gain. Democrats once attacked Hill, now push him as a presidential candidate as Queen Lil abdicates. A trans Pacific cable prompts cautious talk as Britain edges in. Congress may appropriate half a million for action.
Stories of the Town recounts a piano theft suspect with a phonograph at the police station causing jokes about Capt Quigley hearing a cat tale. It also notes a train station goat named Jack eluding engineers and a drummer clashing with a broom-wielding cleaner in a comic dusting incident.
In the Indiana legislature Senator Holler rarely speaks while Geo Harvey fends as a third-house member. Crumpacker clings to old boots. Col D T Praig backs the Louisville Courier Journal. Moore and Bubilyn vie as best looking rep. Holloway of Evansville shines as a reporter. The hall echoes with witty asides about Nye’s poise and Speaker Adams’s gag. Boardman may sit near the clerk on dark days as King and Fanning whisper in corridors. An elevator bell replica near the capitol stair is blamed for 7,000,000 punches since session start. Howe the blacksmith crafts speeches as if hammering iron.
A collage of short humorous lines from the Galveston News the Atlanta Journal and the Somerville Journal notes on movement laughter and youthfulness. It also cites a Memphis Social Graphic quip about beauty and singing.
A multi person tour gathers varied views on heating, fuel, and politics. Interviews include a railroad conductor disputing fruit crop fears, a real estate dealer denying Board of Public Works ambitions, and remarks on gas, electricity, and legislative probes.
A late 19th century tribute notes few physicians specialize in kidneys and related organs. It praises a universal remedy claimed to cure ailments of the liver kidneys and similar troubles. The piece extols the remedy as a universal healer saving millions and restoring health.
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