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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1900
Page
4
Fragmentary OCR shows a help wanted style note from The Sun about obtaining terms for publication by mail or pen. It mentions managers, editors, publication, and asking readers to notify if they experience any difficulty in city obtaining The Sun promptly.
Fragmentary gossipy OCR shows a few phone numbers and an address for a Poomb Peesccevenss office in Indianapolis Indiana with an Ohio Street listing and 880 626 125 E. Ohio St.
Fragmentary notice requests informing the office about delivery issues with THE SUN. It mentions a carrier and personal prompt to notify, urging the subscriber to act with courtesy and guidance.
Senator Beveridge of Indiana presents a forceful defense of U S policy in the Philippines. The Sun lauds the speech as one of the era’s finest, praising its logic and eloquence, noting its lines about the flag and about oceans uniting Americans with Filipinos. It argues the nation must pursue a swift, decisive course to victory over Aguinaldo and predicts lasting impact.
The piece argues the police force and Board of Safety face lax oversight, urging a deep inquiry into bear influences, payroll padding, favoritism toward immoral businesses, and the possible election of a legislative committee to clean out Indianapolis. It questions the city council's position should such actions proceed.
Monday primaries and Tuesday convention reveal extensive charter violations by city officials. A leader named Tom Hedian, labeled Charter Violator Extraordinary, fronts a broader pattern where officers evade punishment while everyday crimes face harsh penalties. The current council, both parties, appears aligned with the status quo and resistant to investigations.
The passage notes potential mayoral power to condemn and seize Consumers Gas property and recalls a hostile stance toward a streetcar plant. It critiques Senator Beveridge’s portrayal of Filipinos and dismissive attitudes toward conscience in Indianapolis officials. It comments on Indiana senatorial stock rising and hints at political theater.
The Chicago Record reports Admiral Dewey judged a Santa Claus letter contest and selected a little girl’s note as best for its clarity and businesslike tone. A clash over social rank followed as Mrs. Dewey argued she outranked senators’ wives. state department rules placed the admiral below cabinet officers, judiciary and senate in social hierarchy.
Fragmentary note asserts Bull's Cough Syrup cured whooping cough in a patient named coteh hen with no other treatment given. The text is incomplete and lacks verifiable details or dates.
A mid-article collection of wartime anecdotes and observations from British and Boer perspectives. It covers Boer resistance at Dundee and Elandslaagte, Basuto ponies, Irish regiments in the British army, and a bishop’s forced retreat, with reflections on Uitlander persecutions and Sunday life in the Transvaal. It closes with notes on Boer rifle skill and mobility as reported by the Philadelphia Record and January Forum.
W. W. Thomton read a paper on civil service reform and the Republican party at the Marion club debating society meeting held Tuesday night. The paper was discussed by H. S. McMichael Frank G. Groninger J. Lyman Jones Russell T. McFall Frank Noble and William T. Walker Sullivan M. Hillgers was elected chairman and Frank G. Groninger secretary.
A column of clipped, varied quotes from multiple newspapers discusses political issues and public sentiment. It references Chicago platform debates, English sympathy in global matters, Boer War demography, a long march to Columbus, candidate optimism, US policy toward Cuba and the Philippines, and a teaser for a constipation remedy.
A fragmented collection of verses and dialogue with political and social references. It references Joe Wheeler, General Otis, and Confederate symbols, interwoven with humorous sketches about misidentity and daily life. The piece blends patriotic themes with satirical quips and calls for action within a wartime or postwar American context.
The funeral for Mrs Bridget Mulcahy, a pioneer Irish Catholic of Indianapolis, was held at Holy Cross church at 10 a m Wednesday. She came from Ireland early and married in Indianapolis 48 years ago. She lived in the Holy Cross parish since its establishment and resided at 125 S Nobrest. Priests from other churches assisted. Very Rev. D O Donaghue celebrated the requiem mass, aided by Rev. D McCabe Rev. W Maher Rev. F B Dowd and Rev. Joseph Chartrand.
In Liverpool England orders will be taken by a superior court in the case of Arthur M Hood against the Postal Telegraph Company. Hood charges the company sent a misread cablegram changing File no Spacks applications to File us Spacks applications. This led Liver pool parties to obtain patent papers in several European countries at great expense. Damages claimed about $1000.
The state board of medical registration and examination on a Tuesday afternoon elected officers: President J. C. Webster of Lafayette, Vice-President W. T. Gott of Crawfordsville, Secretary W. F. Curryer of Indianapolis, and Treasurer James M. Dinnen of Fort Wayne. Applicants for certificates appeared before the board, which also decided to visit each Indiana medical college yearly to verify standards.
Mrs. Max Leckner hosted an informal gathering Monday afternoon. Edgar J. Foster traveled to Butte Montana for a visit. Mrs. Zerelda G. Wallace will visit Mr. and Mrs. David Wallace at the Biache rne later in the week. Miss Ethel Torrey and Eugene H. Beachman of New York wed Monday at the bride’s N Delaware Street home. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Kane to host a Monday evening reception at the Denison by the Winona assembly and Germani literary club. Mrs. Findley Pugh gave a recipe party for Miss Lillian Landers, a bride elect, Monday afternoon. The Malotts hosted a party Monday evening at the Propylaeum with elaborate decorations. The Malotts wore gray moire, Miss Malott white silk, and Miss Caroline Malott pink silk. Daughters of the American Revolution elected Mrs. J L Griffiths, Mrs. John N. Carey, Mrs. Frank Morrison and Mrs. Courtland Van Camp as delegates to the February 22 national convention in Washington. A donation of 350 dollars was made to the fund for building a national hall in Washington.
Citizens from Shoals Indiana presented a proposal to alter the Indianapolis Southern railway route to include their town. Speeches praised the territory as desirable for rail access while directors reserved their decision awaiting further study.
By the will of Robert Breck Brigham the bulk of a $5,000,000 estate goes to charity. The centerpiece is a plan to establish a new hospital in Boston, with nearly every major Boston charity remembered, most receiving $1,000 annuities to aid their work.
Chicago reports a Hebrew charity association ball at the Auditorium on Tuesday night raised 330000, far exceeding expectations. The charity event drew a large attendance and set records for proceeds and participation.
The Democratic state committee will seat members from districts including Clinton Rose Petersburg and William Keough Fort Wayne. New appointees are Clinton Rose Bartley Campbell C F Neal and William Keough. First meeting set in Indianapolis January 17 with district 1 showing Rose as a gold man and a split vote for leadership in district 6.
Opie Read is set to become a variety star with his first appearance at the Chicago Opera House on Monday. He will tell stories of southern life in the performance act.
R A Brown, clerk of the supreme court, has published for the bench and bar a directory of Indiana lawyers judges and prosecutors. The volume lists prominent legal figures and related professional listings across the state.
British soldiers pressed at range, fighting Boers in heavy artillery fire. The feverish general in the white tent hears the report that the troops have won Heliaee, marking a pivotal break as Boer resistance falters.
Small-pox epidemic threat grows in Virginia with several new cases reported. Norfolk is placed under quarantine as health authorities act to curb spread.
The mother of 1 year old Lee Bowman asked a policeman to scare her son into associating with better boys after a film. An officer arranged a wagon call and sent the boy to the station. The mother ran two hours to intervene.
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