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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1900
Page
4
City faces clash over reinstatement of suspended officers
The administration argues some police suspended days ago should be reinstated to check a court action on charter violations. The Sun recalls past administrations’ records and questions motives, while officials defend their firings as not as infamous as current cases. If reinstatements do not occur and a city defeat follows, officials warn of a political crisis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Safety
Lord Roberts
Roberts
Bobs
New York Tribune
U S Opinion on Intervening in Transvaal War
Washington officials weigh intervention to aid England in the Transvaal conflict, with fears of Ladysmith fall. Public sympathy leans to the Boers, urging the United States to avoid entanglement and to allow Britain to resolve its own crisis. England must manage its own risks without external rescue or aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
England
District of Columbia
United States
Transvaal
Ladysmith
South Africa
Insanity as a Defense in Criminal Trials
The article discusses insanity as a plea in murder cases, noting juries often accept it. It questions what happens to acquitted defendants and whether punishment should follow for insanity acquittals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ing Iis
la Quack
Pcet
Derer
Wtal
Lynch
City Council Hesitates to Act Amid accuse of Charter Violations
A columnist accuses councilmen of cowardice for delaying an investigation into alleged charter violations by Me Taggart and subordinates. The piece calls on the Republican party rank and file to force councilors to perform their duty and confront administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Me ‘Taggart
Iis
Caucia
Republican Party
Ex-Judge Cox Fails To Unseat T Taggart In Local Clash
The community witnesses a failed bid by ex judge Cox to topple T Taggart as opposition grows. Taggart faces mounting backlash for indirect tactics and party praise, with many voters deeming his scheming and utterances cheap. Interventions on Boer affairs not required as locals argue self reliance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cox
T. Taggart
Taggart
de Hon. Taggart
Twice Told Tales of War and Political Wives
A collage of anecdotes from the late 19th century recounts Lord Roberts learning of his son's death after a Tugela defeat, Gordon and Lawrence marriages abroad, Henry Clay election bravado, Esk grove justice, Dowse humor, and a Tacoma glimpse of Manila-bound mules aboard a railroad bridge.
Place to hold a democratic convention sparks critique
A spokesman remarks after brief inspection of mules about the venue, quipping that it is a poor spot for a democratic convention. The remark underscores tensions surrounding the event and venue suitability.
Local society notes and weddings populate Sullivan to Shelbyville
Mrs J J Coover hosts a Thursday gathering as Miss Mary McNells returns to St Marys of the Woods. Couples wed in Sullivan Wingate and Terre Haute while Bronson hosts a Y M C A reception Friday. Miss Clara Warre and Albert Evers wed in Shelbyville Rev J W Dunson officiates. Daisy Levy and Joseph Livingston marry in South Bend Temple with a formal Bridal train. David Livingston bears the ring at the ceremony toasted by a line of bridesmaids in white satin and duchesse lace. The Indiana Ceramic association names its officers headed by Mrs Walter S Day with multiple officers in Shelbyville and Bloomingto
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Coover
Mary MecNells
St. Mary's of the Woods
Sullivan
Helen Hinkle
Jesse Manley
Wingate
Jessie B. Carter
J. A. Meharry
Bronson Council
Y. M Il
North and
Noble Sts
Clara Warre’s
Albert T. Evers
Shelbyville
Pennsylvania
J. W. Dunson
Stace Smith
Austin Hulman
Terre Haute
Lulu Sutton
N. Delaware
West India Islands
Tere Haute House
Indiana Ceramic Association
Walter S. Day
Amelia L. Orndorff
Alice Ross Hadiev
Adans
Mary Woodsmall
O. C. Wilcox
Sarah E. Welch
Katherine Austin
Daisy Levy
Leopold Levy
The Auntie Died and Other Sketches Of A Singer
A collection featuring poems and sketches with dramatic imagery of storms and warlike scenes. It blends satirical quips with reflections on grief and modern life, weaving verses about the auntie, a kodak, naval danger, and a poet’s pessimism.
Forestry Association to Meet in Indianapolis
First yearly meeting of the Indiana forestry association will be held in the Commercial club building on Saturday at 4 p.m. Officers will be elected. Last chance Friday and Saturday for the greatest shoe bargains at Brout's shoe store in Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forestry Association
The
Indiana Forestry Association
Commercial Club
Tagianapolis
Brout
E. Abtanate
Town Talk Gases Weather, Valentines and Local Happenings
Unseasonable warmth slows business as gas bills come due and streets thaw. Knights of Columbus to initiate 65 new members on Feb 18. Show windows soon to glow with valentines. Streetcar conductors fear coal fires if cold returns. Ernest Kolker, brother of J Henry Kolker, becomes a jeweler in Indianapolis. A military coat mystery on S Illinois St draws laughter as a man or woman debate. Beveridge speech praised by a curious Indianapolis crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Columbus
Ernest Kolker
J. Henry Kolker
Grand Stock Company
Indianapolis
Homeopathic Officers Elected in Marion County Society
Marion county homeopathic society elected officers for the year Wednesday night with Rebecca Rogers George as president W R Stewart as vice president A C Ogle as secretary and treasurer and Louis Runnels J D George and J O Wehrmann named to the board of censors A paper was read by W B Stewart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County Homeopathic Society
Rebecca Rogers George
W. R. Stewart
A. C. Ogle
Board of Censors
Louis Runnels
J. D. George
J. O. Wehrmann
W. B. Stewart
Spirit of the State Press Snippets From Regional Papers
A collage of editorials and quips across Indiana papers. Topics include political caution on end of century commitments, protective tariffs as a Mount policy, ethnic tensions amid British and Boer conflict, peonage in Guam post Washington’s Birthday, and army officer promotions with rapid retirements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Chronicle
Beggars’ Trust
Chicago
Guam
Washington
Terre Haute Express
Bloomington
Evanaville Courier
Pensions Listed for Hoosier Residents and Widows
A fragment lists pensions for individuals in Indiana towns with amounts and changes. Names include John S. Johnson Decatur six dollars, Joseph Adam Lopshire Fort Wayne percent, Joseph Hose Butler six dollars, plus increases for John T. Alexander Huntington eight to ten dollars, Lewis T. Fox Belleville ten to twelve dollars, and James H. Banta Greenwood eight to ten dollars. Original widows Florence A. Jacks Terre Haute eight dollars and minors of Isaac R. Wood Anderson twelve dollars. Special accrued Dec two Irene Levin Fountain City twelve dollars Catherine J. Stevens Marion eight Sarah E. Groenendyke Marion thirty?
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Riginal
John S. Johnson
Decatur
Joseph Adam Lopshire
Fort Wayne
Joseph Hose
Butler
Ransom Denny
Oak
John T. Alexander
Huntington
Joseph H. Selver
Edinburg
Samuel Baughman
Danville
Lewis T. Fox
Belleville
James H. Banta
Greenwood
Florence A. Jacks
Terre Haute
Isaac R. Wood
Anderson
Irene Levin
Fountain City
Catherine J. Stevens
Marion
Sarah E. Groenendyke
Philharmonic Concert Opens Season in Plymouth Church
The Philharmonic club presented its first concert of the season at Plymouth Church on Wednesday night. Soloists were F. N. Taylor and B. J. Ryan with assistance from Miss Stella Reddell soprano Christian Oelschlagel violinist Charles F. Hansen organist and Miss Lula Brown accompanist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philharmonic Cncert
Philharmonic Club
Plymouth Church
F. N. Taylor
B. J. Ryan
Stella Reddell
Christian Oelschlagel
Charles F. Hansen
Lula Brown
Pierce to Reply Later on Indianapolis Secretaryship
L. L. Pierce secretary of the Trenton New Jersey YMCA has been offered the Indianapolis secretaryship and will forward his answer to the Indianapolis directors in a few days after returning home.
State Board Withdraws Outside Practice Privilege
The State dental board revoked the privilege allowing recognized proficient dental students to practice outside of colleges, restricting external clinical work and enforcing campus-based training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Dental Board
Kidney remedies claim cures and growing popularity
Indianapolis residents endorse Morrow's Kidneoids as the best kidney nerve remedy for backache insomnia and nervousness. Mrs. J Rinkle of 127 S Noblest reports relief after using Kidneoids and praises the three week wooden box treatment sold for 50 cents. Descriptive booklet available from John Morrow & Co Springfield Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
J. Rinkle
Sloan Drug Co
John Morrow & Co
Springfield
Patents for Indians Issued in Indiana
Patents were issued Wednesday to John Booth of Terre Haute for a bicycle support Charles M. Connor of Osco for a rotary engine Fred M. Denzig of Wabash for a cylinder drain cock Michael M. Daley of Loogootee for a vise for fastening shoes John W. Woolansbee of Terre Haute for an instrument for secret writing and translating George A. Miller of Burke for a horse collar James B. Schuman of Columbia City for a pneumatic elevator and weigher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Booth
Terre Haute
Charles M. Connor
Oisco
Fred M. Denzig
Michael M. Daley
John W. Woolansbee
George A. Miller
Burke
James B. Schuman
Columbia City
South-side turners elect officers for club year
South-side turners have elected officers including President Hy Victor and Vice-President Jacob W. Loener. Secretary Fritz Welffenbach Jr and Treasurer Hy Victor were chosen, with trustees Rudolph Haug Louis Boerman and John Ertel. First turnwart John Mertz and second turnwart Charles Vottrath complete the slate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turners
Hy Victor
Jacob W. Loener
Fritz Welffenbach, Jr
Dr. Deppermann
Rudolph Haug
Louis Boerman
John ‘Ertel
John Mertz
Charles Vottrath
Louis Kahn
Adolph Weilffenbach
Curt, Toll
Fire Auction Notice for Shoes at Washington Street
A fragmentary notice announces a sale of ladies a300 shoes priced at 49e. The event is set for tomorrow at 8 o clock at 450 EL Washington-st. The wording is garbled but indicates an auction or sale listing with shipping or storage context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EL Washington-st
Men's Shoes Sale Ad Indicates Price and Location
An aged newspaper fragment shows a footwear advertisement listing men’s shoes priced at two dollars with scattered letters and partial address details, suggesting a local sale in a Bay Washington area.
Chicago Night and Morning Train Schedule Fragment
A fragmented timetable lists ticket office at 25 W Washington St Chicago. Entries include night express 92 percent, various Chicago express and vestibule services with times around 3.30 am to 7.55 am and 12Litam 23.40 pm, plus Monon accommodation from 4.00 pm to 10.00 am.
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City
Washington St
Cincinnati Express
Cincinnati Fm
Detroit
Dayton
Dayton Lim
Toledo
Chicago
Chicago F
Chicago Express
Chicago Vestibule
Monon
Mail and express timetable fragment
Fragmentary timetable item shows multiple routes and times among Tol, Mich City, Peru, Toledo, Indiana, Decatur, St. Louis, Chicago, Tuscola, Vandalia, and Fox with various departure and arrival times. Details are garbled but indicate a mixed railroad or mail schedule with multiple connections and ex. markers.
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