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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1900
Page
4
The Sun details subscription rates and delivery notes, plus editor notices and advertising terms. It comments on Shelby county reforms, Indiana county management, and a critique of England’s Boer stance, with musings on police court testimony and streetcar debris near stoves.
The Sun questions whether the city council will pursue a genuine investigation into city administration and police dismissals. It accuses some members of avoiding responsibility via procedural maneuvers while urging action despite courts and political pressure. The piece criticizes perceived cowardice and calls for accountability.
The Grand stock company offered The crust of society with a small audience, praising Miss Shannon Mr Kolker and Mr Macy for strong dramatic work. Willie Collier's Mr Smooth at English's drew a larger crowd, while Blondell Fennessy’s Katzenjammer Kids at Park entertained, and Sam T Jack’s burlesque opened at Empire with a crowded first day.
A budding performer lands an opportunity to test his luck on stage and has been ascending steadily. His makeup and bold execution in the late night performer role draw steady notice from audiences and peers.
A mixed page of verse and prose sketches includes political praise for Henry Parks a humorous society note on fashion reading of Gustavus in a society item a quip about a helio message and a brief vignette with a tramp and Vanderbilts. The piece closes with a humorous exchange about a poker game.
A fragment quotes a Western perception that Indians sell their daughters in marriage. It then jests about how English fortune hunters would react to such a claim, implying cultural stereotypes in a dated dialogue.
The speaker gazes at Wordsworth Southey and Shakespere and laments keeping great masters penned in a room. He muses on England facing troubles amid change and vows joys and troubles will endure with rockin cheers. He contrasts old schooling and simple pleasures with modern fads and muses on love and the coming years.
Collis Huntington's secretary Miles negotiates a hidden salary gift that turns into a real estate windfall. Archbishop Temple and other notable figures share humor and candid quips, from clergy satire to naval tales and Lord Methuen’s sharp rebuke to a titled newcomer.
A collage of 1899 newspaper quips cites language study by Spanish speakers, reactions to Alger and the gold plank, capture rumors of Dom Paul in South Africa, Milwaukee money for a Democratic convention, Hanna’s influence in the Republican campaign, war tax persistence, and looming deficits from congressional appropriations.
The poem mocks trendy poets and forms citing Eugene Field and penny songs. It parodies verse that favors sound and form over sense, noting mock-heroic lines and exaggerated antique English mimicry. The writer signs off from Fitzgerald building, credited to Jack Foss.
Jacob Metzger sails this week for Egypt. Mrs. Maria Crosley begins a Mediterranean trip. Engagement announced for Miss Grace Wasson and Edward L. McKee. Propylaeum hosts Volney Malott reception Tuesday. Mrs Frances Baker in Buffalo hosts Wednesday with Mrs Sewall. Progressive euchre party for Miss Wallerstein of Paducah. Socialturnverein to host a costume ball on January 27 with German peasant costumes.
Incorporated notices announce Keystone Oil and Gas of Spencer increases capital stock from 15000 to 25000 dollars while Gem Garment Company of Indianapolis remains listed in the filings.
Allen County reached a settlement with the state paying 68925.48 dollars to the school fund while receiving 28773.93 dollars back. The note warns other counties had settled and a one day delay could have triggered a fine.
Mrs Mary Iglesiasenaen died suddenly Monday at Central Insane Hospital from congestion of the lungs and epilepsy. She had been a resident at Voorhees.
H. M. Bronson and A. G. P. A. announce revised times for multiple trains. Route 11 departs at 11:50 a.m., No. 3 at 4:25 p.m., No. 35 at 11:35 p.m., and arrivals for No. 2 at 10:35 a.m., No. 12 at 2:45 p.m., No. 18 at 6:05 p.m., No. 46 at 5:45 a.m., No. 18 also at 3:45 p.m., and No. 22 at 10:20 p.m.
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