Political tensions hit Indiana club invitation plan
The Commercial club faces criticism for politicizing business action by voting down a proposition and inviting national figures to a notification meeting. Critics say the Hanna banquet politics influenced the decision, while Mayor Taggart travels to Chicago to attend the meeting alone, highlighting perceived bias and potential political leverage in a business setting.
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Commercial Club
Bryan
Indiana
United States
Indianapolis
H. Hanna
Hanna
Sher
Bott
Taggart
Chicago
Ite
City Council Advised on Natural Gas Meter Ordinance
The Sun urges prudence as council committee reportedly threatens adverse report on the natural gas meter ordinance. It warns against premature conclusions and urges mass meetings and ward assemblages to secure pledges against the ordinance before any final council action.
Amusement at Meter Plan and Park Ride Woes
A column rails at the meter proposition and notes gas stock holders face a dilemma. It claims Perry Heath may resign to join a national Republican committee, hinting on Ohio influence. The piece recalls a Broad Ripple park blackout and criticizes city enforcement of sidewalk rules amid party tensions.
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Perry Heath
Nationalites Publican Committee
Ohio
Hanna
White House
Crossing Disaster and Debate Over Streetcar Safety
The Crossing Disaster reports a street car collision with a locomotive on Thursday, with five people facing court claims against railroad and streetcar firms. The piece urges elevated tracks and better brakes, cites The Sun’s warnings, and notes political and municipal power dynamics affecting public works and safety. It mentions McGowan, MacArthur and Otis, criticizes the street car company influence, and links the incident to broader municipal bargaining and infrastructure questions.
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Board of Public Works
Political commentary and quotes from rural newspapers
A compilation of brief quotes from various papers criticizing Bryan and republican policies, with remarks on imperialism and political influence. Mentions Kansas City, Luzon killings, and warnings about Copper mine investments. Includes an ad for DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve as a medical remedy.
Portraits and political jests from Harper's Weekly
A collection of anecdotes and comic tales about 19th century figures. Senator Platt of New York poses for a Whipple portrait while remarking on John Sherman. California delegation gifts and a wine joke sparking cross party quips. Peck’s early editorial bid and a Kansas City reporter's blunt interview with Mrs Hill, plus New York tunnel contractor gospel and a mud covered laborer misidentification.
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Senator Platt
New York
Harper's Weekly
Whipple
John Sherman
Mr. Platt
Platt
Sixth-ave
Mr. Whipple
Mr. Pratt
Kansas City
Senator Hill
Dyro
John R. McDonald
Rapid Transit Railroad
John D. Crimmins
Jerome Park
McDonald
McDonail
Jack McDonald
Democratic delegate sighs over party’s future in Indianapolis
A weary Fryan convention delegate in Indianapolis laments his party’s lack of a clear platform. He cites free silver, imperialism, and ties to Tammany Hall as failures, arguing Bryan’s influence and internal divisions harm Democrats ahead of upcoming battles. He notes Van Wyck and other trusts as further disillusionments.
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Indianapolis
Kansas City
Eli
Bryan
Eolonel
Porto Rico
Manila
Africa
America
Grover
Adlai Stevenson
Tammany Hall
Altgeld
Tillman
van Wyck
New York
Richardson
el Perkins
New York Sun
What the Papers Say on the 1900 Campaign
Multiple newspapers comment on party tactics in the 1900 election. The New York Evening Sun notes gold Democrats favor defeating Bryan. The Philadelphia Times foresees Teddy Roosevelt stumping with force. Hanna’s Elberon visit recalls seaside fame, while the Detroit News hints at a life scheme in campaign advertising. The Detroit Free Press questions GOP strategy to keep Bryan home, and the Chicago Tribune tallies Fourth of July casualties as a Liberty sacrifice. The Philadelphia Record cites high casualties in liberty’s name.
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William E. Curtis
California
Philadelphia
Santa Ire
Chicago
Dutchy
Bryan
Independence
New York Evening Sun
Teddy
Philadelphia Times
Hanna
Elberon
Minneapolis
McKinley
Detroit News
Detroit Free Press
Chicago Tribune
United States
Journeyman Barbers and Bosses Form Union Plan
In the Stevenson building on Thursday night Felix T. McWhirter urged journeyman and boss barbers to organize a union and press for a Sunday closing. Wy B. Wilson and Christian Evans spoke briefly. The groups aim to perfect organization Tuesday night. An old sisters reunion is set for Broad Ripple park on August 9 with boat races and addresses.
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Stevenson Building
Felix
T. McWhirter
Wy. B. Wilson
Christian Evans
Broad Ripple Park
Apologies and Portrait Misunderstanding in Washington
The New York Press notes a striking resemblance between Gen Benjamin Harrison and Congressman Grosvenor. A caller in Grosvenor's apartment commented that the crayon portrait resembles a dish faced man, prompting Grosvenor to realize the likeness was of himself, not Harrison.
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Benjamin Harrison
Grosvenor
New York
Dewey
Washington
Athens Statesman
President Harrison
Harrison
Brains Versus Tobacco Says William Allen White
William Allen White argues tobacco will become taboo like whisky, due to relentless competition. He warns damaged brains will lose in a merit crowded market, urging youths to preserve brain power for success in work and life.
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William Allen White
Emporia
Release in police court clears three men of ticket theft
Friends of Aaron Stern Caous Miller and LeRoy Clements claim a Sun report creates a wrong impression. They insist railroad workers admitted no guilt in stealing 20 tickets for the July 4 inclusion.
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Aaron Stern
Caous. Miller
LeRoy Clements
the Sun
A Cit in Wages Copied in Paris Report
Paris July 13 Attaches of Commissioner Peck's force notified of a salary cut effective August 1. The reduction equals a 2 percent decrease from the increase granted last April.
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Paris
Peck
The Songs and Sketches of a Singer
A fragmented verse collage recalls wartime strategy and social bluster with jokes, ghost tales, and political sentiment. It weaves Billy Holliday, Prince Tuan, and Sawadustville satire with quips about crime, marriage, and a nighttime ghost story, conveying a mosaic of era voices and humor.
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