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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1901
Page
4
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Citizens rally for the track elevation bill as legislators face a pivotal vote. The piece denounces Thompson's tax dodging measure and argues it favors banks and the rich while harming the poor and local schools. It opposes a $50,000 governor's mansion and questions missionary methods in China.
The Sun condemns the Indiana senate as largely composed of yahoos, accusing the assembly of selling state land in Indianapolis. It jokes about Senator Kitrenger, calling him a Houyhnhnm for courtesy, and laments the session’s ineffectiveness and bad intentions from inexperienced representatives.
The passage accuses Republicans of pushing through pro corporate bills and cutting state appropriations to hollow public institutions. It portrays a tactic of diverting public money to private pockets, describing it as a favored, quiet ploy.
The Board of Works urges removing searchlights from interurban cars within city limits. They object to glare harming eyes and posing danger to drivers and pedestrians, calling for standard lamps on all cars.
A critical remark on the Indiana senate accuses half its members of entanglement with corporate interests while the other half fails to recognize a strong bill, reflecting partisan tension and policy scrutiny.
The quotation questions why police arrest many people yet fail to force saloon owners to follow Sunday laws. Supt. Quigley is said to know the answer but will not state it, suggesting a debate over enforcement bias and legal limits surrounding saloon operations on Sundays.
A close relationship between the billion dollar steel trust and Congress is described as a touching example of how business and legislation cooperate.
If the organ of the Muslin Sign printed editorials in type so small they became invisible it could trigger a surge in readership and circulation.
A veteran quip about judging men by actions contrasts with a harsher view of measuring people by the Bertillon system for statehouse doors. The remark reflects debates on methods and moral judgment in public spaces.
The bill passed by the House on Tuesday is described as acceptable in its way but lacking significant impact or weight.
A garbled Latin phrase references Senator Kittinger with an odd claim about a fly and a spleen. The fragment offers no clear event or context and lacks identifiable details for a fuller summary.
A brief society item notes laughs shared between Mrs Nation and her companion at a social event, highlighting playful public theater and lighthearted notes during a fashionable gathering.
George Cary Eggleston completed a novel "A Carolina Cavalier" to be published by Lothrop in Boston after illustrations are ready. Miscellaneous notes mention Harlem's literary mecca, Gilbert Parker on Canada and Egypt in his future novels, a tiny printed copy of Fitzgerald's Rubaiyat, Bret Harte’s biography by T Edgar Pemberton, and Frances Hodgson Burnett’s move to Maytham Hall England.
A verse piece titled An Old-fashioned Mother reflects on a mother's wisdom and virtue. The speaker notes she isn't famous as an actor or writer yet praises her thoughtful nature and intent to do good, suggesting divine wisdom already guides her.
A compilation of quotes from various newspapers notes critiques of governance and policy. It covers moral governance, anti trust rhetoric, industrial policy, monument funding, local Indianapolis sentiment, Cuban War spirit, and speculation on the next U S president with Italian timber cited.
A wanderer argues corn raising is vital in the region. The native replies they could not get along without corn whisky, insisting it is the only kind they ever think of using. The exchange highlights a rugged frontier dependence on corn liquor in daily life.
The scene in the senate features a quip by a senator about naming the next U S torpedo boat destroyer Carrie Nation, as debate on the ship subsidy bill continues after the exchange.
In a brief exchange a boy recalls telling Biggs he would knock his block off if snowballs were thrown. The other notes the retaliation and why he was picked as a target.
The crusader quotes Basily saying I’ll hatchet, an odd reply that leads us to conclude she is an old hen. This quirky exchange hints at a humorous misunderstanding shaping the future plan.
At the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of First Presbyterian Church Mrs. John Holliday read a letter from Miss Grettie Y Holliday describing conditions in Tabriz Persia. Rev William Christie, a missionary from Thibet, spoke on political religious and social conditions noting 3000 to 4000 priests in monasteries who incite rebellion and that travel is hindered by robbers. The meeting ended with a social hour and a collection.
In Stringville depot the Morning train ran late and passengers grew furious as a woman complained about an hour’s wait. A man chased the train's delay with a joke while the crowd vented their frustration and thought on fate and the world.
President W. W. Parsons of the Terre Haute State Normal School writes that the school was never overfull except in spring terms, notes an $80 000 legislature appropriation adding capacity, and cites a 1898 summer term expanding attendance that reduced crowding in other terms.
Leo Riggs, the new organist of First Baptist Church, has taken charge. He previously served at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church in Belleville Ontario for several years and studied at Belleville College of Music Woodstock College, with time at McMaster University and the Toronto Conservatory of Music for post graduate work.
Secretary treasurer Wilson of the United Mine Workers returns to Blossburg Pa from a home visit. He says anthracite operators have not yet accepted the invitation to attend the joint scale conference on March 12. If they meet the miners a new scale may be fixed for April 1. if they decline the conference will allow the union to act.
The detail clerks union избected officers including President R. E. Groff and first vice president W. Hardy. Second vice president H. G. Alsman served with others as recording secretary C. R. Hoover and financial secretary C. J. Papenbrook.
Presbyterians will rally Thursday night at Second Presbyterian Church with all midweek services dismissed Gen Harrison presiding Dr Dickey of Philadelphia moderator of the General Assembly and leader of the twentieth century movement will deliver the main address Also speaking are Dr W Y Kane president of Wabash College and Dr D W Fisher of Hanover
Produce men warn egg costs climb and demand will rebound after Easter. Cheese may substitute meat during rent as seasonal observance loosens and sales of permitted foods shrink.
A major blaze in the Brussels suburbs Thursday caused about 2,000,000 francs in damage. Two firefighters died while battling the flames.
Ten hour workday begins for Brightwood workers. Big Four Supt Van Winkle sails for Cuba with family on Washington's Birthday. Epworth league hints at route to convention for 18 passes to San Francisco. Oren Harris injured by a 20 foot rail in North Indianapolis. Panhandle opens new inbound freight depot unloading 40 cars at once. Depot building spans Georgia street frontage 390 feet shaped like an L.
Mexican war veterans announce a reunion in the state house agricultural rooms at 10:30 a.m. Friday. They note Buena Vista fought February 22 and 23, 1847, marking 64 years since the battle. Association officers are Maj J B Mulkey president A L Ogg vice president Gen George F McGinnis treasurer Maj S L McFadden marshal and W W Lowe secretary.
The Buffalo Times notes that the Pan American exposition is likely to be held even though the Indiana legislature failed to provide an exhibit appropriation.
A historical ad touts Dr Bull's Cough Syrup as an efficient remedy for coughs and colds. It claims equal effectiveness for adults and children and calls it invaluable for croup and whooping cough.
Ambiguous line notes a chair trade between Indianapolis and Quincy with unspecified details. No definite persons or organizations are clear in the legible text. Further context is needed to identify involved entities and relationship.
A gas explosion at Crown Ketchan works in Haughville injured engineer Gottfried Peterson after igniting beneath a boiler. In a Justice Smock court room area, a dispute between William May and Frank Hay led to a fight with injuries for Hay and May, with no arrests. Indianapolis fire alarms were mocked by a school blaze at Vanders t, where delay in key retrieval caused 15 minutes of unchecked flames. the school building suffered total loss of contents except the flag, and 30 pupils lost their wraps, with new quarters promised for 20 children.
The advance sale for Tim Murphy at English's in Indianapolis is the largest yet for the actor. Fanny Rice headlines next week with a Nell Gwyn episode and her own company. Harry Feicht repeats a Passion play lecture at the Grand. The Bowery burlesques come with the Empire change of bill. The Elks hold their twenty first annual entertainment March 5 and 6. Monte Cristo on stage at English's Friday and Saturday nights. Zoo attendance high with Prof. Blake and trained animals. Friday features the St Paul choir. Saturday targets school children. The gallery notes bawdy scenes in The Girl from Maxim's and includes remarks by legislators in the audience.
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