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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1902
Page
4
The Sun argues the Hon John Ruckelshaus should withdraw from the county prosecutor race and abandon ring politics. It says he could win public praise by acting honestly and avoiding political manipulation, though the figure desires praise for doing right.
The News argues that street railways are a necessary nuisance and cities should limit street disruption to traffic needs. If one company suffices, the city should resist granting access to new lines despite authorities' powers. The piece likens itself to nasal catarrh and questions the Indianapolis and Greenfield street railway matter and its financing.
The mayor’s staff claim he remains in the city while he is away, defending him by denying his absence and insisting he is present. This assertion shows their loyalty and readiness to protect his image.
The text argues that the Philippine issue will be materially simplified if no Filipinos remain. It notes an annual Washington birth day celebration and a yearly rush away from his principles. It mentions a hypothetical Indianapolis firm winning the federal building contract.
A fragment notes that while Long may depart the navy department, a number of his chosen lickspittles will still remain in their posts. The tone hints at continued influence within the department through loyal followers.
The remarks urge pardon before primaries as gratifying to Hon. John Higgins. Dr. Hunt notes Indiana towns need free bathers and free baths. Emphasis on funding new bridges and awaiting bids for a new typewriter by Hon. Terrence McGovern.
The remark suggests Senator Tillman backed his interpretation of senatorial courtesy not only by argument but by force, implying his physical insistence carries weight in legislative debate beyond his intellect.
Roosevelt declares the Schley dispute settled for good, while public sentiment says the resolution existed months before his involvement. The piece notes the clash between presidential stance and popular opinion in the United States.
The segment notes that Indianapolis papers treat the inter urban proposal with frankness and openness, mentioning that several have commented with few words while others have spoken about the matter.
A brief examination notes populists persist in the political arena, arguing their influence remains strong and their strategy unchanged as campaigns continue. The piece underscores ongoing contention and public sentiment amid rising movements.
Some crosswalks in the city have been cleaned while others remain dirty. City crews continue work, prioritizing high-traffic intersections and school zones as residents call for broader coverage.
Opinion notes from multiple papers mock or critique political and financial issues including Michigan banking law enforcement, Topeka populist meeting plans, a Detroit bank vice-president theft, Croker’s son at a Wantage dairy, and a poke at future political ambitions.
A string of wit and political sparring appears across several papers. Notes mock bootjacks for cats, armrests for shaving, and Representative Wheler while joking about Lincoln and GOP needs.
The 989 class engine, built by American Locomotive Co in Schenectady, is described as the world’s largest and most powerful. It can haul a mile and a half long train with 10 massive driving wheels, weighs about 232000 pounds, and features a steel firebox and nearly 2000 staybolts.
The article notes Jessie Bartlett Davis may lead a new comic opera company next season with Broadway negotiations underway. Pauline Hall may also form her own company after a vaudeville focus. Ida Conquest leaves to create a Frohman production part. Margaret Dale becomes John Drew's leading woman as Ida Conquest departs.
A fragmented US newspaper clipping reflects on gender roles and romance with a quip about a woman with a babe on her breast and reverence for motherhood. A tangential line compares debt to a boy sliding down banisters, contrasting fast entry with slow repayment in a New York presa clipping.
A fragmentary verse piece centered on Old Hen Hill and a working class fantasy. It imagines workers taking half a day off to relax while moneyed men suffer, arguing that progress depends on the laboring public.
A humorous exchange reveals George’s claim to a position after mentioning two months at a barber college. The conversation with Mame exposes the playful pretenses behind his success and the reactions of the surrounding characters.
A staged comic dialogue featuring a lawyer narrator and a boy, with riddles about eggs and houses, a murder case pun, and a gag about a girl sitting on a knee cap. Edward Singer signs off the piece as the performer.
Describes new monogram cushions with plain denim or twisted cotton covers. Edges may be silk or velvet ribbon or denim binding. Embroidery showcases a large artistic monogram filling the cushion front.
A full box plaiting of taffeta or silk ribbon pinked at the edge adds graceful fullness to a slight figure when sewn on the top of the corset.
Eruptions such as eczema and pimples arise from humors inherited or due to digestion. Drying treatments are unsafe. the remedy is to aid discharge and strengthen the system. Hood's Sarsaparilla is claimed to have permanently cured J. G. Hines of eczema and Miss Alvina Walter of pimples and chafed skin, with more testimonials cited.
A cookbook style note describes a Devil's Food cake batter with brown mixture, vanilla, and chocolate frosting. It also includes browned cabbage with butter milk eggs and breadcrumbs and rice croquettes using boiled rice milk egg sugar and butter then fried hot.
Satirical snippets from Philadelphia Bulletin Boston Herald and others. Jokes cover rain gear slush reading habits china collections and cultivated boys with a twist on slang and social pretensions.
A poetic excerpt from the Atlanta Constitution celebrates resilience and renewal. Believers endure winter and gloom, awaiting spring’s bloom and morning light as joy returns with bright skies. The piece contrasts desolation with hopeful harvest.
In a gloomy day with slim chances and puzzling times the note urges bristling with grit and continuing to keep on. It counsels against sulking fretting and growling and suggests smiling cheerfully as music and rhyme lift spirits. The message from the New Orleans Democrat promotes perseverance.
Grand Vaudeville offers performances at 2 15 and 8 15 p m Park presents The dairy farm at 2 and 8 p m Empire features May Howard extravaganza at 2 and 8 p m
The Grand offers a strong bill with headliner Kara and singer Tro ja this week. The dairy farm, a rural favorite, plays at the Park for the first three days and is in its third season. May Howard's burlesque company tops Empire’s opening acts.
The Stewart Fife murder trial began in Savannah Missouri over the death of millionaire John D Richardson. Fife asserts his innocence and claims he was not near the Richardson home the night of the crime. Relatives of the deceased oppose any continuance, arguing it would hinder Prosecutor Booher’s case.
Pupils of the Metropolitan school of music will give a Friday night recital at the school. Last week Shortridge high school pupils held a book fair that ended Saturday night, raising a sizable sum and much pleasure for the workers. A three act farce Saturday night brought in over 800 dollars to be used for the gymnasium fund. The Indianapolis branch of the United Irish League of America reports that Irish MPs William K Redmond and James Devlin will visit Indianapolis in early April and will be welcomed by local Irish societies.
A compact meditation contrasts youth and age, optimism and doubt, and social virtues. The piece questions what to do with praise and censure, and how genuine justice and charity relate to merit. It ends with a reflective prompt on self-direction.
The week ending Feb 22 shows 25,202 car movements in Indianapolis with 19,617 loaded. This compares to 20,998 loaded cars in the same week of 1901 and belt traffic of 17,926 last week versus 17,505 in the prior week.
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