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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1900
Page
4
Birthday tribute to George Washington’s enduring legacy
The passage extols George Washington as a composite of rare greatness noting his wisdom loyalty genius determination foresight and modesty. It compares his impact to later figures and asserts the nation’s development and magnificence pay tribute to his legacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Washington
Ashington
Washington
Police Board Spare of Warren Sparks City Department Crisis
An Indianapolis Sun critique charges the Board of Safety with bias in severing Sergeant Calvin Warren while reinstated officers face no discipline. The piece praises Warren’s bravery, questions motives behind rulings, and links failures to broader corruption within the department and city governance. It cites misconduct by Kurtz Jordan Slate Crannan and Lowe, contrasted with Warren’s commendable service. It also notes Butler College president condemning Empire theater attendance and hints at broader political corruption surrounding the Montana senatorship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Safety Unit
Iail
Calvin Farren
Warren
Indianapolis
Calvin Warren
W. Washington
Kurtz
Jordan
Slate
Crannan
Crate
Stoddard
Gunsolus
Lowe
Indiana-ave
sAnd Lowe
Board of Safety
Ring power and reform call amid Marion county politics
The piece criticizes the ring controlled nomination in Marion county and calls for a lawyer of unimpeachable character like Pugh. It accuses Ruckelshaus and others of ring influence while urging the Republicans to shed ring control and defend public finances and decency amid city governance concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pugh
Tung
Ruckerhaus
Marion County
Messrs
Koehne
Ruckelshaus
Sauley
Akin
Mayor Taggart Becomes Promises Kept Figure
A clipped remark suggests Mayor Taggart will be a nicer administrator with fewer promises to break, signaling a shift in public perception of his leadership and reliability.
Ex Senator Peffer Backs President Expansion Policy
Former Senator Peffer supports the president's expansion plan. He emphasizes the aim is new pastures for his whiskers to grow and thrive, signaling a light, whimsical stance on the issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peffer
Washington greatest man says Fishback on role and faults
Wm P Fishback argues George Washington remains the greatest man, though fallible, noting his versatility in shaping the constitutional convention, steering it away from impracticable ideas, and his stature as a world class soldier unlike Lincoln. Franklin praised Washington as the only man to preside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. P. Fishback
George Washington
Lincoln
Washington
War Echoes and Wit Across Centuries
A parade of anecdotes recalls 17th century Polish Swedish war sparked by an etcetera in a dispatch, a bishopric joke from Phillips Brooks era, a rare Horace Greeley photo incident, and humorous notes about the New Woman and James Whitcomb Riley twins. The piece blends history, humor, and reminiscence through brief vignettes.
The Real Life of Washington in Honest Light
Washington’s birthday is celebrated as a national holiday yet the public memory elevates him to myth. The article argues Washington was a humane, practical man with faults, temper, and religious tolerance, whose leadership and humility built a nation and earned enduring reverence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Greene
Lfe
Mount Vernon
Cincinnatus
New England
Guy Fawkes
George Washington
Eulogy
Society Notes Highlight Local Weddings And Socials
Miss Lillie Adam becomes Meridian Street church soprano as St John’s society hosts a Wednesday social. Mr and Mrs P H McNeils entertain 250 at the Occidental. Daughters of the Revolution meet Thursday. William A Wood spoke on Washington. Edith Coffin wed James E Woodbury Wednesday at the bride’s home. Grace Wasson and Edward L McKee wed at the Wasson home with a pink floral wedding. Rev M L Haines and Rev W A Quayle officiated. bride wore white satin with lace. reception after.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillie Adam
Meridian-st. Church
Young Ladies’ Society
St. John’s Church
St. John’s Hall
P. H. McNeils
St. John's
Occidental
T. L. Voss
Daughters of the Revolution
William A. Wood
Washington
New Castle
Edith Coffin
James E. Woodbury
H. J. Norris
Grace Wasson
Edward L. McKee
H. P. Wasson
Indianapolis
M. L. Haines
W. A. Quayle
Margaret Carey
Wasson
Quotes and views from Indiana papers on politics and empire
A collage of editorial lines from several papers including Greenfield Tribune Anderson Bulletin Lafayette Courier Crawfordsville Journal Muncie Star Fort Wayne News Goshen News. Topics touch on commercial policy flight of the Boers Philippine islands Forto Rico and republican city conventions with hints of upcoming municipal campaigns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenfield Tribune
McKinley
Anderson Bulletin
Kentucky
Lafayette Courier
Crawfordsville Journal
South Africa
Muncie
Philippine Islands
Forto Rico
Congress
Fort Wayne
Amusements Preview: Stage and Concerts This Week
A large crowd is needed for Children of the Ghetto at Figlishs next Friday and Saturday nights and matinee. Held by the Enemy showcases the Grand Stock Company to strong crowds. Anna Eve Fay continues mystic readings at Masonic Hall with matinees Thursday and Saturday. Rose Melville presents Sis Hopkins at the Park Thursday afternoon. The Park sisters concert company appear at Jengushs Thursday night in the Y M C A series with cornet, mandolin and guitar. Edmund Neil, the dramatic reader, appears this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zangwill
Sen
Figlish’'s
Grand Scock
Anna Eve Fay
Masonic Hall
Park Sisters
Jengush
Ne ‘Edmund Neil
Sis Hopkins
All
Impersonator Tops National Talent in College Circuit
A noted impersonator stands out as one of the best in the country with a large reserve and strong college student presence. The piece highlights the growing influence of student performers and a crowded talent scene.
Mrs Mount 77 Dies. Pioneer Resident of Indianapolis
Mrs. A. S. Mount aged 77 died at her home on North Alabama Street. She came to Indianapolis in 1855 and was born in Newport Kentucky in 1823. Survived by her husband two children Mrs. A. N. Mitchell and Charles I. Mount.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver Herford
James Whitcomb Riley
Mr. Riley
Indianapolis
A. S. Mount
Alabama St
Newport
A. N. Mitchell
Charles I. Mount
Dean's Kidney Pills Praised By Indianapolis Citizen
Indianapolis resident 9. E. D. Stratton reports twenty years of kidney trouble eased by Dean's Kidney Pills after trying many remedies and doctors. He bought a box at Henry J. Huder's drug store, noting relief from back pain and steadier nights. Price 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY sole US agents. Remember the name Dean's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blake Street
Indiana Chain and Stamping Company
Dean
Henry J. Huder
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
United States
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