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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1900
Page
4
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An editorial criticizes Indianapolis city government for cowardly indecision and predicts a whitewash in any probe into city departments. It accuses the Republican majority and Mayor Wageart of dodging accountability and warns of political fallout for the party.
An article argues that small-pox is misidentified as chicken-pox in Clay City and other counties. Dr Hurty of the State Board asserts the disease has affected hundreds, urging stronger public health actions despite physician denial and economic fears.
The article accuses the city administration of dismissing policemen without trial in violation of the charter. It labels the attorney general’s response as a likely mix of falsehoods and notes the men were kept on the force longer than warranted, raising questions about the legality of the removals.
The promoters favor a site at Pennsylvania and Sixteenth for the art building but warn a larger, greener area is better. They call for widening streets to improve beauty, risking less space for the building. They critique Colson and critique Mayor Taggart’s gas pledge and anticipated council probe.
The Sun announces tomorrow’s issue will feature the first installment of The Crime of the Century, a major serial story. Readers are urged not to miss any part as every word unfolds the tale.
The passage recalls 1884 political tensions around Blaine and Reed, Boutelle’s anger at a Tribune article, and an anecdote about Russell Sage and a New York office scene. It weaves bids about influence, media, and courtroom gravity with fragmented recollections.
A narrator recalls a train scene where Calino claims death by guillotine will be foretold and dismisses rail accidents as fearsome. A hysterical passenger is removed at a station. Buckle notes Scottish men of science favor prison arguments, while a Campbell-Bannerman tale mocks national poet origins with a Shakespeare joke.
A fragmentary collection shows a singer's taste in music with playful lines about a boy whistling and a preference for a rare air. A humorous office scene follows detailing a joyful, unexpected twin reveal and a joke about a man named Bilkins and patent medicines drawing attention.
The Hawville sage quips about local characters, praising boldness over modesty. He recalls Lias Rankin and a debate on who is the town's best man, noting Rankin’s view that few good men exist. He adds Rankin’s fame has yet to reach vaudeville levels.
Misheard classroom moment where a Sunday school teacher asks Johnny to identify a man with a coat of many colors, and Johnny quips that he cannot tell without knowing if the man was a golf player.
A promotional snippet touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as offering the best value and claims it cures coughs and saves lives. Dr Wood's Norway Pine Syrup is said to cure coughs and colds, reaching toward consumption, reflecting era medical advertising rhetoric.
A compendium of brief editorial notes from multiple papers. It cites Bryan on clouded prospects with a silver lining, London papers on American missteps, Yale professor Hadley on trusts, Pettigrew’s duel with insurrection in the Philippines, and remarks on Senator Hoar and the Paris treaty with a Detroit News framing.
A nugget of syndicated opinions and quips echoing critiques of wartime policy and political figures. The collection riffs on the British war office mismanagement, Pettigrew and Mason, Gen Lawton, and partisan labels like silver Republicans and gold Democrats, with sharp asides on Bryan and Hoar.
Pension notices show increases for several Indiana residents including William C. Amanns of Burnsville from 8 to 10 dollars and William E. McFarland of Lafayette from 17 to 24 dollars. Other listed changes include Henry S. Curtis of Danville 12 to 17 dollars and George E. Conklin of Dana 6 to 8 dollars.
Tuesday evening an unknown man assaulted Lydia Williams, cashier at J. B. Gilson's music store in Portsmouth, rifling the cash drawer and safe of $32 while she lay semi conscious before dying.
A historic advertisement proclaims Dr Bull's Cough Syrup unmatched for bronchitis loss of voice hoarseness and throat and lung ailments. It claims quicker cures than any other medicine.
Fire sale notice at Stout's Shoes 450 E Washington tomorrow Ongoing bargain labeled as Misses' two dollar shoes priced at 63 cents in the句?
Local items note Mr Evans and Mr Carmel winning a mail contract for 1100 dollars a year, replacing a prior 1575 dollar contractor. Printers union plans February nominations for international offices. Hoosier investors plan a trip to the Ubero plantation in old Mexico. Dr N D Woodard of Indianapolis to report on a stockholders inquiry with Diaz meeting planned. First Presbyterian hosts revival led by Rev Edward Warp. Western rural free delivery agents to Washington for eastern service. Witthoft seizes oleomargarine as unmarked. Henry Hanna in Washington on monetary bills. Henderson and Miss Burnett from Cincinnati visit Indianapolis. American Protective League aims to relocate southern blacks. Vigo commission of Terre Haute incorporated. Standard Washboard of Eaton increases capital. Schwabacher takes Frank Leslie job in Rochester NC. Soldiers’ Aid Society to meet Thursday at 2 pm. O Hara of Chicago sues Reth gas engine co. for 356.
Cincinnati hosts the Ohio poultry show with judges P H Scudder from Long Head New York B W Pierce from Indianapolis and 8 B Lane from Spiceland Ind set to judge poultry. Dr T W Tuggles of Lexington Breeder will judge pigeons and Dr S C Liggett of Blanchester Ohio will oversee the pet stock. Over $1 000 in prizes will be awarded.
The Chicago building trades council opposes employing women in factories. Yard and freight workers at Pennsylvania mines gain 10 percent pay, while Lehigh Coal Company in Hazelton PA grants 2 percent raises. Over 20,000 Rio de Janeiro vehicle drivers quit, triggering a militia- halted riot. Ohio State Rep. Ross introduces a bill for equal pay for men and women across trades.
An advertisement extols staying power and the value of Hood's Sarsaparilla as the best friend to the blood. It claims the product cleanses the blood and delivers health and strength. The copy emphasizes persistence and vitality as keys to success.
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