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Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1895

Page

2

The Sun and State Politics Clash in Indiana Legislature

The Sun decries legislative plots to curb governor appointive power over penal institutions, alleging party bias and political plunder. It cites investigations into the northern prison, city engineer departments, and public works as evidence of negligence, urging focused good government over junkets.

Tax Sun Senate Warrens French Patten French State House

City Board of Public Works face graft probe findings

A council committee reports widespread errors and negligence in the Board of Public Works and city engineer, cites improper street sweeping contracts and defective sewer work, notes charter violations and lack of effective inspections, and places accountability with the mayor pending action.

Council Board of Public Works Costello Speciel Rboart of Works Saye Board of Works Morton St

Newspaper comment on public works graft and reforms

A reader summary notes corruption risks in city contracting practices including gifts to city staff, copies of specifications obtained for pay, and calls to end such behavior. It references editorials from Spirit of the Press and Richmond papers, and mentions Senator Turpie’s remarks and canal bill votes. A social event reports a Propylaeum dance by Mrs. Jason Carey and Miss Carey, with attendance and minstrel program details.

Cleveland Congress Richmond Turpie Senate Fort Wayne Propylaeum Jason Carey Miss Carey

Lost small dog and reward for return in Alabama district

Ad lists several ailments and a small light pug named Trixy missing at 16é6 N Alabama. A separate notice offers 20 yards gingham for sale, and a large brown dog with a check and collar at 109 Holbrook. Also notes advertising rate of one cent per word.

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