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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1900
Page
4
The piece accuses city leaders of passing an overtime pay ordinance for police that was never funded or enacted. It argues the charter allows dismissal for duty failures and criticizes a political scheme undermining law enforcement. It cites the Board of Safety and mayor over alleged improper practices.
Seemingly disjointed excerpts address compliments to individuals, gas supplies, wartime goods seizures, and political tensions. The passage references Germany Britain and John Bull, with mentions of senators Beveridge and the Senate, plus comments on loyalty and sacrifice amid partisan discourse.
Feud over gas trust purchase heats up with gassing jibe. Ex Judge Cox urged a stronger platform for district chair race. Elwood preachers refrain from condemning the governor, while questions arise about funds and charter compliance and possible police interference.
The column notes multiple items including L. and M. railroad hiring firemen over 25 and under 160 pounds, Julia Marlowe’s divorce from Robert Tabor with $8,000 alimony, Ethel Yates 19 dying under Christian Science treatment, a Ashland Wisconsin murder trial where a ghost allegedly guided the killer, Eugene Buell's arrest, Rathbone appointing Cubans as postmasters in Cuba, Gen Wood releasing seven prisoners in Havana, Premier Greenaway's Manitoba cabinet resignation, Governor Tanner urging Western Illinois normal school trustees to resign, Benjamin Guerra’s death by own action, lamps exploding at Coal Run Pennsylvania killing two, and a possible new federation of firemen, trainmen and telegraphers.
A collage of clippings comments on deficits gas from oil prospects drift in politics and international relations. It cites Covington Republicans Muncie Herald Kokomo News Goshen News and others noting the nation’s drift while emphasizing caution in handling tension with Britain and the Philippines context.
A bundle of sermon extracts from Rev W C Taylor Rev C E Bacon Rev M L Haines Bishop B W Arnett and Rev W W Peters recorded at churches including College Avenue Baptist Roberts Park M E Allen Chapel Grace Cathedral. They discuss aspiration church expansion faith public opinion and personal conduct and highlight themes of national destiny and religious guidance.
May Wright Sewall was appointed a two member of the Woman's Suffrage Association committee to plan Miss Susan B Anthony’s eightieth birthday celebration in Washington on February 15. The committee includes 11 prominent women. At Lafayette Opera House the event will feature talks by leading women and a card party in the evening slipping into the program between 3 and 5 pm.
Thomas J Breedlove aged 72 died at his home 821 N Senate Ave Saturday night He came to Indianapolis 20 years ago Survived by three daughters Mrs W D Clark Mrs F A Guthrie and Miss Mabel Breedlove Funeral set for Tuesday afternoon from the home Mrs Clark 1223 N Senate Ave
Central labor union hosted a popular Sunday concert at Tomlinson Hall. The program was varied and entertaining, earning broad approval from attendees who lingered after the performance. Mise Luiu A. Fisher and Mise Olive Kiler drew praise from the audience for their contributions.
Madison Avenue Methodist Sunday school announces officer slate. Claude Spurrier is superintendent with Hillary Watts as assistant and Frederick Burnet as secretary. J. W. Vestal serves as treasurer, Miss Eihel Spill man as organist, and Mrs. Charles Haynes leads the superintendent primary department.
A humorous look at fashion in Congress as a smooth shaven style trips a southwest congressman. A rosy flower vendor playfully offers a bouquet to him claiming luck, while Senator Depew endures a battery of cameras at the Capitol. The piece notes age hints for several senators and recalls anecdotes from Representative McClellan.
An assemblage of verses and dialogue sketches features a veteran and his grandchild in a war era vignette about romance and a Boer War heliograph exchange. It contrasts battlefield glory with a blunt, humorous signoff Rats and a country boy’s homesick resolve.
A gentlemanly tramp pauses a moment to greet Mr Smith and asks his name. Mr Smith replies that his name used to be Smith and he has just decided to change it, hurrying on in the street.
A humorous exchange unfolds as a barber boasts that a shave and haircut involve 7 892 distinct hand moves. The victim counterpoints that a 15 minute shave yields more damp witticisms than most can express in a year.
A regional tale recounts Joe Potts boasting about his wife Liz pursuing family wash in Maxwell's crowd. He laments her independence while asserting his role as provider, claiming modern shifts threaten his pride as a husband. The piece highlights social tensions around work, gender roles, and domestic labor.
A roundup of society items notes Miss Julia H Moore as president of the Woman's University Club with officers named. Indiana dental students form Delta Sigma Delta in Indianapolis. camera club organization to be completed at the Commercial club. Mrs Van D Brown becomes superintendent of the Methodist Deaconess Home in Richmond. Charles Bookwalter reports difficulty finding workers for his garment factory. An arrest warrant is issued for Charles Roberts in Bellaire for larceny. American Tobacco plan to buy all cigar factories fails after supplier declines. Plainfield reform school reports 1900 inmates 602 and expenses 53500. Dramatic club to perform a German play January 14 at the German House. German Ladies Aid Ball nets 1517. Otis C Hann leaves Board of Park Commissioners to join H T Conde Co.
Sunday fires damaged M H Mercer’s home at 42 Traub avenue by 25 dollars due to a defective furnace. A blaze at the First Spiritualist Church at New York and Alabama streets did 75 dollars from a bad stove. A fire at J P Campbells home 1509 Hoyt avenue caused by a stove was extinguished around 8:50 p.m. with little damage.
The Cotillion club plans a Wednesday dance at Crouch's hall. Mrs. W W Woodward hosts the Sorosis club Tuesday afternoon. Monday is ladies night at the Indianapolis literary club with Scot Butler reading. Invitations go out for a studio party Saturday. Mrs. George Bass hosts a reception for her sons brides Saturday afternoon. Dr and Mrs A W Brayton invite to the marriage of their daughter May to Albert Johnson Wednesday evening. Jan Li.
The 1895 financial statement shows receipts totaling 12970.01 including charity and mission gifts and tuition from 622 parish school children. Expenses include 1797.30 for schools and 1022 for clergy salaries. St John’s, the state's largest parish, has about 5100 members. Also advertised is DeWitt’s Little Early Risers cure for constipation and liver troubles.
Wiltie Collier returns with his comedy Mr Smooth at English’s on Monday and Tuesday nights drawing strong crowds. The crust of society is rewritten for the Grand stock company for a week starting Monday. Park’s attraction kattenjammer kids plays first three days. The moth and the flame, Benson’s success, opens at English’s for three nights and Saturday matinee starting Thursday.
Updated timetable details show revised departure and arrival times for multiple Big Four routes. Routes No. 11 No. 3 No. 5 No. 2 No. 12 No. 18 No. 46 and No. 32 have shifted by minutes, with departures moved earlier or later and arrivals rescheduled accordingly, as noted by H. M. Bronson A. G. P. A.
Rev. G. A. Carstensen of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church announced to his congregation that after February 1 he will become rector of Grace Episcopal Church in Providence Rhode Island. Rev. Lewis Brown of Battle Creek Michigan is expected to visit Indianapolis next week to review the field as Carstensen’s successor.
Charles F. Hartman a Marion county pioneer died Saturday night at his Irvington home. He helped found the German pioneer association and was among the oldest members of the odd fellows. Survived by a widow and two sons William and August.
The Prohibition League will hear Dr William Clark discuss revenue from liquor traffic and whether it pays its costs. The meeting is Monday night at the league hall located at New York and Alabama streets.
The council and Young Tren's will install new officers on Monday night at 2 Capitol Avenue and Georgia Avenue. The event details follow, with plans for the formal installation ceremony and related proceedings.
Fragmentary OCR lists individuals linked to Lexington Kentucky, Cincinnati, and New York, including John May and Clark noted turfman, Wm H Morgan former superintendent of schools, and Robertzon tied to American vice president roles. Details are incomplete but indicate notable figures in sports, education, and national business.
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