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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1900
Page
4
Fragmentary text from a newspaper page shows an advertising rate note and contact lines for the Sun publication. It mentions the Ohio Street address and directs communications to the editor and business manager for publication and agency inquiries.
City council faces intense scrutiny as Crall is accused of violating parliamentary law to shield an unholy Stuckmeyer contract. Critics label the move as corrupt and protest municipal officials’ actions, urging legal accountability and public disclosure.
The editorial attacks Mayor Taggart over a 59 cent tax levy and a loan to pay ward leaders, questions gas meter plans, and criticizes prohibition and political allies. It condemns public officials, urges scrutiny of the Consumers gas trust, and notes political alignments involving Kern and Van Vorhis.
The article notes Flavius J. Van Vorhis being hailed as a star orator at a democratic ratification meeting, painting a vivid picture of attendees reacting with enthusiasm and anticipation for the party’s direction.
The Philadelphia Record notes the first campaign hoax of the season a bogus Harrison interview casting doubt on Indiana’s vote. It marks the start of broader counterfeit interviews likely to circulate before election day, though Harrison’s denial stamps the fraud.
The Minneapolis Times notes that the poet Delight Sweetser is an Indiana poet and suggests reasons why he should join the confectionery line, reflecting a playful, era voice on literary figures and culinary branding.
Senator and Mrs Fairbanks return from Cleveland. Mrs C E Bacon and family visit Winona. Judge and Mrs Leathers plan August in Virginia mountains. Louis Weslyn Jones returns from Paris after two months. Lawn fetes planned near Holy Cross church and at Mrs Springer’s home for First Lutheran. Miss Maud Grey and Lawrence O Bergman wed in Pennville and depart there after ceremony.
OCR reads like an advertisement or medical quack message praising a product named Concrete Candy Cathartic as a life saver. Sparse legibility mentions names or terms including Lazy Verden Hvers and Gruggista with a dubious tone.
A collection of anecdotes on media figures. James Gordon Bennett’s sharp edits inspire a London caper where a Sunday editor endures a globe trotter’s misadventure, ending as a lowly assistant. Other sketches praise Col Thomas F Lowery, J Pierpont Morgan’s calm aid, and Reed’s wit in Congress. A London provost and Harcourt round out the era’s vivid press lore.
A collage of satirical verses and sketches features chatter about the Straw Vote Man and a lament for trolley cars. It weaves jokes about election enthusiasm with cautionary rhymes on urban transit dangers and gentle humor about daily life. The piece mixes regional humor and social observations with rhythmic, playful quatrains.
A compilation of editorials and opinions from major papers noting US global business reach and critiques of Stevenson Hanna Roosevelt and Gladstone. It mentions China, South Africa, and casualty figures around fifty thousand, reflecting wartime sentiment and media perspectives.
A collection of short editorial snippets from multiple papers highlighting political and international opinions. The items mention Muncie Terre Haute Evansville Goshen Walkerton South Bend Indianapolis and reflect on figures such as Sulzer McKinley Teddy Bryan Stevenson Taggart and events like the Taku gunfire and the 1896 era campaign rhetoric.
In Kenosha Wisconsin on July 17 the bodies of William Burwell aged 18 and Elma Binneman aged 17 were recovered from the harbor after being clasped in an embrace. Authorities believe it was an accident.
A damaged OCR snippet lists various city businesses and offerings. Mentions include a watch repair shop at Gardner's, dining options with a 25 cent regular dinner, and a St Charles hotel run by Chas Muellerschoen. Also notes harness goods, California wines, and multiple street addresses in Meridian and Washington avenues.
Seashore excursion on Thursday August Sth offers round trip 15.00 and 315.00 for through sleepers and coaches. Destinations include Atlantic City Cape May Angles Avalon Holy Beach Ocean City Sea Isle City Wildwood Rehoboth and Ocean City Md N J Del. For details contact ticket agents or write W W Richardson D P A.
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