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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1901
Page
4
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A domestic policy tirade argues for equal lash punishment for embezzlers and petty thieves, criticizes culture based leniency, and urges Indiana to take a hard line. The column mocks ship subsidy talk, defends Indiana stone use for a new post office, and laments public works missteps and saloon violations.
The piece argues that most anti taxation measures are bungled and should be killed while urging universal government support. It praises Indianapolis miners convention ideas and notes the senate passing an electrocution bill with hope the house will follow. It calls for efficient, modern methods to handle criminals.
The writing ridicules Morgan's street improvement plan as outmoded and decayed in parts. It recalls his college rostrum outbursts and contrasts them with assertions that this is an age of progress.
The text presents a wry remark by an English observer about Kansas while contemplating state politics and national names, noting it might disturb Mesdames Lease and Nation. It reads as a playful aside on identity and place during a period of political discourse.
The summary disposition of the fee and salary bill by the house shows several spots where gray matter is not to be found. This wording suggests flawed reasoning or insufficient analysis within the measure.
The item argues a bill to let guardians and administrators pay bonds from trust funds is a fine measure for trust companies The Fort Wayne bill shows many signs of dirty politics and questions how many lawmakers read the accompanying fee and salary bill.
A chorus of statements from lawmakers, editors, theater managers, and citizens reflects on unions, governance, media, religion, and social norms. Highlights include praise for coal miners as union men, debate over flag etiquette, and commentary on press freedom and private business.
Catherine Wenger 81 died Friday at her Meridian Street home south of the Belt. A German immigrant who came to America in 18409 with husband Michael Wenger who died 32 years ago. She leaves six children Frank Wenger Mrs George Knarzer Mrs Andrew Smith Jacob Wenger Lena Wenger Indianapolis and Mrs J H Blotau Nashville Tenn.
Trenton N J January 26 ex Brest dent Cleveland has become an honorary member of the newly formed Mercer county fox hunting association replying to the invitation with a humorous letter saying that as honorary member he would not risk life or limb to accept the honor
Edward Johnson reported Friday as carrying small-pox was moved from the workhouse to the pest house north of the city hospital. Physicians confirm the genuine case and say many workhouse prisoners have been exposed.
Ortho Pennock of Washington DC reports repeated grip attacks left him weak and dizzy. After using Hood's Sarsaparilla and Hood's Pills until symptoms disappeared he says he has had no return and is now healthier and fleshier than in years.
An excerpt features witty dialogue about King Edward VII and a minister, with humorous exchanges on the chef role, Cape Cod, and murder degrees. The prose moves to Chelsea where crowds cheer, bands play, flags fly, and mourners pass in a solemn procession.
Miss Amy Rothe hosted a hearts party while Mrs. William L. Elder held a luncheon at the University club. Mrs. Oran Perry plans a card party for Mrs. Harry Miller. St Joseph's church ladies host a card party and dance in Y M S hall. Mrs. W. E. English entertained in honor of Mrs. Walling with cream net and black chiffon gowns. The Second Presbyterian church women hosted a musical tea with performances by several ladies.
Representative Whitcomb is credited with valuable work this week for amending bills with emergency clauses to ensure publication before becoming law. He has not introduced many bills but has provided amendments to many measures raised by others.
The Indiana Republican Editorial Association adjourned Friday afternoon after selecting its new officers: President M. W. Pershing of Tipton Advocate. First Vice-President E. J. Marsh of Portland Commercial. Second Vice-President C. H. Bundy of Marion Chronicle. Secretary Frank T. Singleton of Martinsville Reporter. Treasurer A. M. Willoughby of Greensburg Review.
One hundred fifty French children at St. Louis Kensington Roman Catholic school calmly filed from the burning building in an orderly fire drill. No panic occurred as they descended stairs and reached the street in Chicago on Friday.
In Kansas City Missouri three children aged 8 18 14 and 19 were cremated when a fire destroyed their father R McCarty s home at 5806 East Eleventh Street early Saturday Edith Melissa and Kenneth were identified among the victims authorities said the blaze began early Saturday morning and reduced the residence to ashes.
The Christian aid society will host a rummage gate starting Monday at 100 South Capitol Avenue. Volunteers may notify the above number by telephone to contribute goods.
The ad hoc collection notes varied editorials from multiple papers. It cites doubt about Hanna's mood on the ship subsidy bill and praises popular vote for senators while criticizing corporate influence. It also mentions the flag half mast in mourning for Queen Victoria and British memory.
A Williamsburg grand jury indicted 11 of the Shotwells for dynamiting a Corbin restaurant, killing two people. Other items include a London embezzlement conviction of Julian Arnold, bedlam at a Chicago university cooking school, and local mischief at Rutgers and New Brunswick.
A collage of brief editorial quips and political notes from Indiana and nearby states. Items reference Mr. Bryan, Cleveland, Carrie Nation, the Cuban constitutional convention, Mayor Van Wyck, and Jas. Statesman of Miami County, noting sentiment, leadership, and parliamentary judgment in light editorial voice.
In Peru Indiana on January 26 a rummage sale hosted by the Presbyterian church raised 275 dollars with most items selling for under a cent. The church plans a Monday meeting to begin subscriptions to aid Joshua Turner of Cleveland in reopening the Peru woolen mills.
University of Indianapolis students will observe Feb 22 with a 1 30 parade followed by a speaking and love feast in Tomlinson hall. Butler students appointed a committee to handle their part of the arrangements including Orval Mehring Raymond Angley Samuel Offut Ovid Butler Albert Hollingsworth and Fred Frick.
New York Jan 26 The economy drive in Erie railroad management begun by James J Hill is likely to trigger a general boilermakers strike in the repair shops.
An old time remedy named Dr Bull's Cough Syrup claims to cure all lung affections quickly. The advertisement touts a price of 3 cents and urges readers to try the product to be convinced.
Maj Blanche B Cox of the Salvation Army arrives in Indianapolis to take command of Indiana and northern Illinois. A famed speaker with missionary work in India and rescue service in London, she leads with Adjt Edith Yoder as aide and Ensign Bertha Cameron as financial secretary. She plans several Indianapolis meetings before a territory tour.
A midnight blaze at State and Lake streets, Chicago, gutted the Pitkin & Brooks porcelain dealer building and caused $250000 in losses. Fireman James Driscell of engine company 17 was fatally injured when run over by apparatus. several other firemen suffered minor injuries.
Frank J. Chesey sworn as senior partner of F J Cuzney & Co in Toledo Ohio promises to pay one hundred dollars for each cataract case not curable by MALL's CATARRE CARE. Sworn and subscribed in Lucas County on December 3, 1836.
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