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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1900
Page
4
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The Oliver P Morton club in the South side held its first campaign meeting with Col Durbin among the speakers. He attacked the Democratic party over militarism and imperialism claiming Republicans would defend citizenship and the flag. Landis and Landis remarks drew harsh rebuke for sarcasm and drivel. The Sun, not a Democratic paper, suggests Will V Rooker as a strong congressional candidate aligned with the Kansas City platform and party positions.
A fragment discusses Democratic organizer Taggart facing difficulty in attending all city wards for primaries. It notes his rule or ruin approach and suggests Marion County party decisions shape Indiana November outcomes. Also mentions a San ordinance to curb yard medicines and prevent child exposure and illness from ingestion.
The editorial urges the Indianapolis city council to subject Thomas Taggart to harsh scrutiny for the city’s financial woes. It blames his 69 cent tax levy for campaign purposes and argues officials may be forced to reveal due bills as the municipal purse deteriorates. The piece supports rubbing it in while protecting the city’s financial name.
A string of satirical comments from various papers mocks politics and figures. References include Coin Harvey, Water loo, Cuba women voting, Kentucky testimony costs, Billy Mason, Webster Davis, Hernly’s two P’s, and the protection of diplomatic corps at the capital.
Winchester society items list Rev E E Plannette to wed Miss Riodora Linder on August 4. Ernest V Clark returns from New York. Rev J A Milburn to Kenosha for six weeks. Hamlin and Burke couples plan Bass Lake trip in August. Fletcher party sails for Europe Saturday. Willard WCTU and Hall place church set lawn fete at Capitolave and Sixteenth. Mrs Roy Templeton hosts coffee. Ballard couple back from Nashville to live in Indianapolis.
The Sun denounces demagogues of all parties while asserting independence and weighing more than a party organ. The Paoli News is criticized for misclassifying The Indianapolis Run as Republican, reflecting partisan tensions between papers.
A water test on the Stevenson building scheduled for Friday night was postponed to Monday night. It is likely Miss Helen Gould will be the guest of the local M C A in the coming months. Fay Clifton, employed by Mrs Mc Dowell at 2909 N Meridian Street, left abruptly, taking only her clothes. Police deem it a domestic dispute in an unhappy residence.
A vintage ad extols a cleansing product with claims of purifying the body and improving godliness. It references cascarete candy cathartic as a purifier and lists 10¢, 5¢, and 5¢ prices for the item and related products. The copy imitates early 20th century advertising style.
A Denver Post compilation recalls President McKinley’s fond gesture with a pink carnation for railway engineers, while anecdotes celebrate Roosevelt’s cowboy courage, Gladstone’s cabinet confidences, and a humorous exchange about Caxton with Congressman Sulzer.
A collage of verse and prose fragments in a period voice. Characters reflect on pride, humor, and fate as a king, a jester, and townsfolk encounter laughter, cannibals, and daily trials. Poignant moments about love, loss, and resilience amid shifting fortunes.
The New York Sun notes the Bryan and Stevenson notice will be shown at the State fair grounds in Indianapolis in August. It praises the venue as suitable for Col Bryan's new persona as the Honest Nebraska farmer.
A collage of remarks from diverse figures including Br. H Johnson fire inspection official Mc Perry on the Wood case and C D Bush on bonds. Others comment on MCA prospects J H Russell on Sunday barber trade and Maj Noble on U S troops in China.
Indianapolis July 14 1900 bids will be received until 11 a m July 28 for miscellaneous supplies for the Indianapolis Public Schools Specifications available in the office of the business director Also see Specifications for plumbing defective items and other shop details MO E Cleland business director
A collection of editorial quips and opinions from various papers mocking politicians and events. It contrasts figures like Mark Hanna and Croker with lurid quotes about imperial policy and famous historicals. The tone is brisk, opinionated, and era-specific.
Mr. Taylor of Kentucky stirs large crowds wherever he travels in Indiana but remains not quite ready to meet the public or resolve his schedule.
A testimonial from Chenny & Co Toledo and Truax Wholesale, signed by Walpina and Manvive, vouches for J Cheney’s 16 years of honorable business conduct and ability to meet obligations. A fragment mentions Ha Care and a Pennine Pills product as noted in the same page.
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