One Term Is Enough For Ruckleshaus
A political column attacks John Ruckelshaus for seeking a second term as prosecutor while praising Ed Pugh as the better candidate. It accuses Ruckelshaus of failing to prove fitness and urges voters to defeat him and elect Pugh for fair dealing. The piece also notes Schley’s appeal to the president and a Chicago mayoral message favoring voter endorsement on streetcar franchise extensions. It mentions church lawyers aiding a saloonist against a remonstrance.
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Ruckleshaus
John Ruckelshaus
Ed. Pugh
Ring
Ruckelshaus
Charles Benedict
Pugh
THE
SUN
Political notes on Indiana politics and rail issues in 1901
Cyrus E. Davis as minority leader may seek congress as district 2 candidate. The Midland railroad faces more strikes. church leaders probe liquor licenses for attorneys Brown and Porter. Streetcar franchise gains support, with Indianapolis patrons to influence the Board of Works. Beckham cites outsiders’ slanders in Kentucky legislature remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cyrus E. Davis
House
General Assembly
Davis
Congress
Brown and Porter
Kentucky
Assemblyman’s flirt bill sparks debate on enforceable limits
The piece notes a New York assemblyman proposing a misdemeanor flirt bill, suggesting it may be vulnerable to enforcement issues. It mentions Indianapolis securing a major streetcar contract and questions whether Republican Charley Stuck Ameyer will bid on the sweeping contract, hinting at political maneuvering and bids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Charley Stuckameyer
Council Fails to Enforce Watchmen at Crossings After Deaths
One death follows another at unguarded railroad grade crossings. By its refusal to enforce the employment of watchmen and safety devices the council becomes responsible for the loss of life.
State auditor urged to audit spiritualist society in Frankfort
State auditor Hart should send an expert to Frankfort to inspect the business of a spiritualistic “spook” society. Reports say about 400 people have taken stock in the venture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hart
Frankfort
Mike Jefferson Appointments Detail Township Assessor Role
Mike Jefferson holds 1380 deputy township assessor appointments forming a key part of local administration. The task highlights his distributed role within the municipal appointment system and its potential impact on governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Jefferson
Kissel Faces Policy Gap Halting Fire Department Horse Insurance
Kissel reports no funds remain for a policy to insure the city’s fire department horses. The Board of Safety has no money available to secure horse insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kissel
Board of Safety
South-Side Republicans Host Cinch Parties Amid Political Tensions
The Board of safety chairman English parts ways with city administration on policy. A series of cinch parties will be hosted by the South-side Republican Club. The Standard Oil Company pursues increasing influence and reportedly swallows the Hogg syndicate of Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
English
Board of Safety
Republican Club
Standard Oil Company
Hogg Syndicate of
Texas
Question on Democrat field over Fleming pledged votes
The article questions whether the Democratic field can sway or block Fleming from securing pledged votes. It notes potential tactics and the political dynamics influencing delegates and voting directions.
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Fleming
Dailey Brings Pretentious Vaudeville Act To Grand
Amusements review notes Peter Dailey’s act at the Grand as unusually pretentious and well acted for vaudeville with a sizable company. Dailey, a top comedian, joins vaudeville after a lucrative legitimate career. Slappy Hooligan, caricature comedy, opens a three day Park run on Thursday replacing Jess of Bar Z, with Empire also changing bills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Dailey
the Grand
Dailey
Christie McDonald
the Park
Jess
Bar Z
City Life Briefs Highlight Juvenile Case and Local Events
Joseph Pondexter a 14 year old charged with larceny was sentenced to reform school from criminal court on Tuesday. Knights of Columbus dedicated their new home in the McCunt block with an informal dance Tuesday night. The Gallup estate taxes recovery in the United States court cost Indiana about 100 dollars with the state to receive 10 600. Ward 11 democrats plan a Friday night club to promote democratic principles per Thomas Jefferson ideas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Pondexter
Knights of Columbus
McCunt
Indiana
Ches and Gs of a Singer in a Circus Parade
Readable verse sketches a singer in town during a circus visit. An old side-bar buggy and muslin sign advertise grocery patronage for William Smith while a character named Pat McGee weighs fame and crowd reaction in a folksy scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Smith
William
Pat McGee
The Cab Ride’s Thrill Described in Musical Steam
A dramatic cab ride is narrated with sounds like hums bumps and swishes. The piece likens streetcar tracks bridges and a fire boat to a vivid action filled journey through Milwaukee Avenue and the city riverside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake St. Bridge
Jack
Milwaukee-ave
Portrait of a Painter Praised by Mrs Smithers
Mrs Smithers asks if a young landscape painter has a true artist's sense of beauty. Mr Smithers, who knows her well, reassures her that the artist spoke loudly in praise of her, while she blushes and continues with her dogtie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Smithers
Mr. Smithers
Photograph Turns Perfectly Hideous Way to Slim
A light exchange unfolds over a portrait where a girl calls the image hideous and a man jokes that the photographer removed a wart, hinting at a playful manipulation of a familiar likeness.
Dusty Seeks Army Commissary From Minister
In dialogue set on a veranda Rev. Goodmen proclaims allegiance as a warrior in the Lord's army. Dusty asks for help locating the army's commissary department, appealing to the minister for guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rev. Goodmen
Dusty
From Bad to Worse
An editor recalls writing an editorial against the blood-and-thunder literature as a father's concern for his son. The son now imitates the deviltries of two kids shown on the Sunday comic page, leaving the editor to note the change in influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weile
I Had a Million Dollars Song Parody by Edward Singer
A verse expressing a wish for a million dollars to help others and share with kids. The speaker imagines spending on a candy store for kids and a private trip to Europe, contrasting with chiding the rich and a joke about a neighbor. The piece blends humor and social critique in a playful old voice.
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Paw
Ailus
Yurrup
Sissy” Jones
Jimmy
Ed‘ward Singer
Fruit as Medicine from the Chicago Chronicle
The Chicago Chronicle notes fresh fruits as healthful cures and outlines five fruit classes. Grapes are praised as the king cure for consumptives and others, with a daily intake starting at half to 1.5 pounds and rising to 9–10 pounds as health improves. Acid fruits like raspberries and lemons are recommended for stomach issues.
Eczema Remedies Promoted by Sarsaparilla
The advertisement explains eczema or tetter as a skin disease causing redness itching oozing and scales. It claims Hood s Sarsaparilla removes humors causing the eruption and promises radical permanent cures for severe cases with no equal among cutaneous eruptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heiskell's Soap
Johnston, Holloway & CO
Commerce Street
Philadelph
Hattie Battle
Texas
Lawmakers recount poker tale and German American tale
The New York Tribune article recalls Representative Cochran of Missouri boasting he has not played poker in ten years and recounts a governor Bill Stone poker anecdote. It also tells of a Pennsylvania representative Patterson and a German American who returned from Germany after hearing fireworks on Independence Day.
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Cochran
Missouri
Bill Stone
Bil
Bill
St. Joe
Jefferson City
Patterson
Pennsylvania
America
Germany
Mr. Patterson
United States
Philadelphia
Efe
Quick Quips and Quirks From Coast to Coast
A collage of brief jokes and exchanges from newspapers shows barbershop chatter about a hair restorer’s profit, a Rivers tale of cold cures, a gossip’s sleep woes, a neck joke, a Colorado speaker quip, and a Christmas shirt misfit.
Built in book shelves match woodwork of the room
The article advises built in book shelves should harmonize with room woodwork, not with other furniture. Detached bookcases should be designed to resemble the furniture in style and finish for cohesive decor.
Bay Window Breakfast Alcove Idea In Dining Room
A dining room uses the bay window space for a breakfast alcove by placing a small table across the bay area. The bay window alcove is dedicated to breakfast while the larger central table serves luncheon and dinner.
Cozy fireplace seating and wicker bedroom fitments
The passage describes a cozy living area with an easy chair, small table for magazines, and shaded lamp beside an open fireplace. It highlights a wicker winged chair in willow green cretonne or brown old rose upholstery, and a white pin stripe dimity bedspread with an 18 inch ruffle.
Laughing Youths In A Winter Sun
James Whitcomb Riley recalls a trio of children enjoying a simple laugh in a sunlit yard. The playful scene captures the contagious joy of laughter amid wind and grass, with Minnie-Belle and Bert sharing the moment as they tease aloud and squint at the light.
Return to Birthplace Refrains From Youthful Dreams
A reflective poem recalls childhood scenes and the longing for vanished joys. The speaker roams familiar fields and streams seeking youth, only to learn that one cannot return to youth though the place of birth holds memories.
What the Papers Say in Brief
A collection of wry quotes from multiple papers. Grover Cleveland preferred fishing to coronations. Iowa’s central stage view. balloon Alps gag. a legal pun about breach of promise. an injunction sought in New Jersey. a New York youth jailed for smoking.
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Grover Cleveland
Detroit Free Press
Iowa
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Alps
Napoleon
New York World
New Jersey
Supreme Court
St. Louis Star
Reflections Of A Bachelor Insight From The New York Press
A witty collection of social musings on romance and cunning. It notes that chasing a man is best done by retreating, that some men reveal tendencies by their names, and that mistletoe draws women beneath it. It suggests a wife may swallow lies yet choke on truth.
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New York Press
Oliver Recovering After Train Wreck Injury
James Oliver of 1110 Ray Street Indianapolis abattoir worker was struck by an I. and W. train at Ray Street crossing. He is reported recovering fast by Dr. Deitch and expects to return to work soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Oliver
Ray-st
Indianapolis
Ray-st. Crossing
Dr. Deitch
McKinley and Mrs. McKinley Cribbage Anecdote
A remembered McKinley story recalls Mrs. McKinley asks shipbuilder Mr Scott to teach cribbage. The president and Scott discussed the game during a tour of his plant, mentioning a prior agreement to play. The anecdote highlights a light moment before the president’s assassination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinley
Scott
Oregon
Mr. Scott
Mrs. McKinley
Burdock Blood Bitters Promoted for Digestive Health
An advertisement touts Burdock Blood Bitters as a cure for dyspepsia and constipation, claiming it invigorates the whole system when doctors fail.
Payne to be Wisconsin born postmaster general
The article recalls postmaster-general appointments since the Civil War noting Wisconsin natives such as Kenry C. Payne as a potential fourth from the state. It lists predecessors Alexander Randall Timothy Howe and William Vilas and mentions other political shifts including Jacob Cantor in New York and ex-Congressman Stallings of Alabama. It also references Leslie Shaw and a 1874 Denison Iowa Methodist Sunday school connection with three children Enid Earl and Erma.
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Payne
Wanameeker
Kenry C. Payne
Wisconsin
Alexander W. Randall
Timothy A. Howe
William F. Vilas
Jacob Cantor
New York
Stallings
Alaham
Lesie M. Shaw
Iowa
Tt Treasury
Denison
Marris
Dren
Enid
Earl
Erma
Pine Syrup and Baldwin's Music Store Ads
The notice highlights Dr Wood's Pine Syrup praised as pleasant and harmless for coughs bronchitis and asthma. It also promotes Baldwin's Music Store offering factory prices on pianos this month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baldwin's
Transfer Binder Order Blank Holders Advertised
An Indianapolis notice advertises transfer binder order blanks and blank holders for binders. The Sun’s liners and office contact details are provided for interested buyers to secure the items.
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Schley
Harrison
Chicago Council
Schafer
Joss
Harry Crawford
National Civic Federation
Midland Railroad
Street
Board of Works
Hugh McGowan
the Empire
Morris
City Life
Thomas Jefferson
Ches and GS
Mr. Grouchman
James W. Wadsworth
Andrew Jackson
Wadsworth
Gen. Wadsworth
Geneseo
Williams
Honcave Falls
Mr. Williams
Honeoye Fells
New York Tribune
Washington Star
Rivers
Chicago Tribune
Chicago Post
Thingumbob
Philadelphia Press
Colorado House of Representatives
Sai Killduff
Home Beauty
Fool Youngens
Bert
Minnie-Belle
James Whitcomb Riley
New York Independent
Buffalo Times
Oliver
Heiskell
NEW York Stors
Rae
India
East Mae
Leelee
Hali Price
Russia
Best Jackson
Fairbanks
Java
Pettis Dry Goods CO
U.S
Mr. McCkkinley
WM. B. Burfor
Indianapoligg
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