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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1901
Page
4
City officials urged to probe saloon laws and safety board
A sharp call for a special inquisition by the city council and the Board of Public Safety outlines suspected widespread violations in saloons, music noise, beer gardens, and wine rooms. The piece accuses officials of inaction, urges strict enforcement, and mocks delays amid political maneuvering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Safety
THE
SUN
Indianapolis
Mitchell's Report Praises Coal Miners and Wage Rise
The report from President Mitchell highlights a 17 million dollar wage increase in one year within the coal industry. It lauds miners for endured hardships and credits John Mitchell for leading progress toward improved conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell
John Mitchell
Mr Morgan's Idea Block City Progress by One Man
The legislature should not adopt Morgan's minority amendments to Indianapolis charter. The proposal would allow a single obstinate property holder to block street improvements, potentially delaying progress for years. Citizens demand majority rule on public improvements, not empowered appeals that paralyze the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan
Indianapolis
Gallery gods offend at English Opera House crowd
The gallery gods in the city caused disturbance during a Wednesday night performance at English’s Opera House. They flung ribald jests and paper wads at fellow audience members, disgracing themselves and disappointing paying patrons. Their conduct reflected poorly on the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opera House
Literary Gossip and a Cup of Memory Across Ages
Miss Agnes Repplier recalls a second meeting with I Zangwill at a grand reception in his honor. The tale features neuralgia memory claims and queenly adulation, underscoring literary ego and memory through anecdotes from Tennyson to Dore and Mayne Reid. The piece also cites fund-raising moves for indigent writers in Edinburgh and notes Barrett Wendell’s Harvard position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agnes Repplier
Mr. I. Zangwill
Miss Repplier
Mr. Zangwill
Zangwill
Mayne Reid
England
France
Reid
Robert Buchanan
Edinburg
Robertson Nicoll
Sir
William Fraser
Barrett ‘Wendell
America
Harvard
Kipling’s Vermont Bank Fraud Tale Revealed
A Vermont resident near Kipling’s former summer home allegedly forged a clever scam to skim tiny bank checks. Kipling, living in Vermont last year, kept strict tabs on expenses and used personal checks for small bills. Dual memoranda by local storekeepers led to extra credits, prompting discovery when a framed beer case check exposed the scheme. Kipling burned his check-book and switched to coin payments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kipling
New Orleans
Boston
Mulvaney
Village Girl Solves Geometry Mystery at Seventeen
Miss Gertrude Cutcheon, 17, of Lebanon high school, has reportedly solved the long unsolved geometry problem of trisecting an angle. She is in correspondence with a leading state educator to publish the discovery for royalties, with potential to revolutionize geometry and aid engineers and surveyors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Louis
Gertrude Cutcheon
Lebanon High School
Mourning and politics dominate Indiana papers
The Indiana press reflects public grief for former governor James A. Mount and critiques political power, with editorials voicing concern over George Quay domination and the fate of republicanism in the state amid recent events and national expectations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado
Teddy
Ash Crook
Logansport
Crawfordeville Journal
Indiana
James A. Mount
Knightstown Journal
Fennslyvania
Quay
Seymour Democrat
Christian Endeavor cancels thanks giving meeting plans shifted
State executive committee decides no thanks giving meeting this year. Indiana delegation of 500 will attend the international convention in Cincinnati on July 6. Miss Ella Applegate resigns as state secretary. Crates Johnson of Indianapolis elected. Senator Beveridge is asked to speak in Cincinnati.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tian Endeavor
Indiana
Cincinnati
Ella Applegate
Crates Johnson
Indianapolis
Beveridge
Divorce and political graft in early press clippings
A collage of gossip and opinions reports on a Kansas Mr. Lease’s divorce praise, Teddy Roosevelt’s rumored reactions, a Cleveland man’s volatile remedy involving a lawyer, Senator Chandler criticizing shelved measures, and a president’s Porto Rico appointments drawing scrutiny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Detroit Free Press
Society Gossip: Weddings and Courtship at Local Events
The Swirl of Society reports Mrs D S Hull hosting a luncheon and theater party for Mrs A J McIntosh guests. Miss Katharine M McKibben wed Charles H Davis at Rev F B Dowd residence. The Free Kindergarten society charity ball drew fashionables to the German house with green vine decor. State weddings list brides from New Albany Greencasette Hagerstown Terre Haute and Sullivan with grooms from Cincinnati Chicago New Castle Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
wWarne
D.S. Hull
A. J McIntosh
Katharine M. McKibben
Charles H. Davis
F. B. Dowd
Washington-st
Free Kindergarten Society
New Albany
Taura H. Stotsenburg
Edwin R. Lee
Cincinnati
Greencasette
Josephine Fyffe
Claude E. Binyon
Chicago
Hagerstown
Kate ‘Presbaugh
H. J. Adams
New Castle
Terre Haute
Anna Crawford
John C. Bartlett
Philadelphia
Sullivan
Eva Osborn
B. R. Nesbit
Town Talk items mix fires and society notes
Fire at Milton Moss residence 1018 W Twenty Fifth st caused 150 loss at 10 p m Wednesday origin unknown. W E B Lamb run down by a train not seriously injured expected to leave City hospital soon. An old fashioned 15 cent supper served in Third Christian church Friday 6 30 to 8 p m by section 2 ladies at Thirteenth and Ash streets. Body of Edward Davis American soldier drowned north of Manila reached Indianapolis and will be buried at New Augusta. Manual training high school athletic association elected: John Hotz president Manola Pickett vice president Thomas Sheerin secretary Marke Danis treasurer. Third concert of the Indianapolis Mennerchor next Wednesday. Mrs Philip Goetz Mrs Alice Fleming Evans and Philharmonic string quartet assist. concert for members and families only. Mary Ross sues Lilburn Ross for divorce over alleged license fraud at age 16. Republican editorial association annual dinner at the Denison Thursday. Gov Durbin and Chairman Hernly to speak. regular program Friday. Barn fire at 1612 Fayette occupied by Peter Webb 3 20 a m Thursday. spread to barns at 1010 Fayette Ed Gearhart and 1017 N West St Thos Barnett. losses 150 and 50 respectively. incendiary suspected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton Moss
Twenty-fifth St
W. EB. Lamb
City Hospital
Third Christian Church
Edward Davis
Manila
Indianapolis
New Augusta
Frank C. Davis
Manual Training High School Athletic Association
John Hotz
Manola Pickett
Thomas Sheerin
Marke Danis
Republican Editorial Association
Denison
Durbin
Hernly
Fayette St
Peter Webb
Fayette
Ed Gearhart
N. West St
Thos. Barnett
Doan’s Ointment Publicized by Indianapolis User Testimony
A Indianapolis machinist cites long relief from hemorrhoids after using Dean’s Ointment from Henry J. Huder’s drug store. He says prior treatments failed but the remedy provided lasting relief with no current symptoms. For sale by dealers. price 36 cents. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY sole US agents. Remember the name Doan’s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
United States
Doan
Funeral for Charles L. Holstein Held Friday
Charles L. Holstein funeral held Friday morning at the family home 528 Lockerbiest conducted by Rev. J A Milburn. The G A R Loyal Legion and Columbia club attend with burial at Crown Hill. Active pallbearers include Gen W J McKee Robert W eGiger Dr Franklin Hays John B Cockrim Winfield Miller Dr L B Page. Honorary pallbearers listed as Judge W A Woods Nathan Powell James Berryhill Smiley N Chambers Admiral Brown Lawson M Harvey Gen George F McGinnis Byron K Elliots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles L. Holstein
Lockerbifest
J. A. Milburn
Loyal Legion
Columbia Club
Crown Hill
W. J. McKee
Robert W. eGiger
Franklin Hays
John B. Cockrim
Winfield Miller
Dr. L. 8. Page
W. A. Woods
Nathan Powell
Madison
James Berryhill
Smiley N. Chambers
Admiral Brown
Lawson M. Harvey
George F. McGinnis
Byron K. Elliots
Fresh Hoosier talent Hilda Thomas charms Indianapolis audiences
Indianapolis readers praise Hilda Thomas a Hoosier singer now touring locally. Critics note her plain clear voice and natural stage presence naming Pauline Hall as a headline act. The article recalls her early life in Indianapolis as Hilda Ballard and daughter of Dr Ballard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Thomas
Pauline Hall
Miss Hall
Pauline
Indianapolitans
Hoosier City
Thomas
Hilda Thomas
Indianapolis
Comedienne
Hilda Ballard
Dr. Ballard
E. Christ
Hilda Thomas in Vaudeville Spotlight on Thursday
The article profiles Hilda Thomas a renowned vaudeville star now touring after years with Frank Daniels. It notes her frank views on why she stays in vaudeville cites salary and fame and highlights her weekly act change to a sketch titled A lone star with an Anna Held style entrance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Besa Stineé
Hilda
Miss Thomas
Frank Daniels
Comedienne
Ann Teer
Amusements and new acts at local theatres and Zoo
The Grand features Prelle's talking dogs with clever dog to pony disguises and baby dress acts. Sag Harbor opens at English's Thursday. The Park presents A Ride for Life in Indianapolis. Frank Daniels performs The Ameera to big crowds at English's. The Empire shows Butterfly burlesquers. Labor Day at the Zoo with Mr Bostock arranging rare acts. Capt Bonavita closes Saturday. Cingalese dancers also finish. Mme Morelli the jaguar queen returns to open at the Zoo Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prelle
4 Poodie
Bostock
Bonavita
Mme. Morelli
Farmer Jones
Dems Seek Dark Horse in 1904 Campaign
The New York Sun quotes the Hon. Tom Taggart of Indianapolis discussing Democratic hopes for 1904. He contrasts Zach Taylor as a war figure and notes the party may avoid nominating a warhorse while considering a strong, unseen candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Taggart
Indianapolis
Democratic National Committee
Zach Taylor
Gen. Taylor
New York Sun
Clark 116 North Tl.st Place Best Photos at Low Price
Clark, 116 North Tl.st., advertises his place as the spot where photographs are the best and the price is the lowest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark
Tl.st
Mrs Winslaw's Soothing Syrup Ad For Teething Children
A vintage ad claims Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup calms teething pain soothes gums and cures wind colic while relieving diarrhoea. Bottles priced at twenty five cents.
Ponders Photo Studio Ad Promotes Framing at Low Prices
Ponder's Photo Studio and Art Store offers latest photographic effects and custom frames at very low prices located at 229 Massachusetts Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ponder’s Photo Studio
Massachusetts Ave
Dental clinic opens daily for all kinds of work
S. W. Cor. Delaware and Chioests receives patients from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. for all kinds of dental work. The fees are to cover the cost only.
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