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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1899
Page
4
The article notes why Ingersoll drew large crowds despite attacking religion. He used strong oratory, a practical approach, and likeable charity to reach both rich and poor, appealing to manhood and everyday concerns. He avoided doom and used memorable moral precepts that outlasted his controversial doctrine.
The piece argues Indiana must appoint a powerful state board of arbitration to prevent violent labor clashes at Evansville. It warns that city police are stretched, and uneven industrial progress, new jails and poorhouses reflect broader reforms. It calls for strong state action to balance labor and capital and curb unrest before elections.
A dense critique targets Henry Russe and his petition for the Indianapolis school board, denouncing signers as injuring the city and its schools. The text derides political dealings with Pingree, notes German day objections, wrangles over wages and a Meridian Street stone bridge, and advocates firm stance against strikers and political influence in governance.
In March 1815 the Paris Moniteur forecast Napoleon's return from Elba with biting columns and exaggerated taunts. The piece shifts to an Ohio anecdote about Gov. Bushnell and financier J Pierpont Morgan, then to Prof. Blackie and a bootblack tale illustrating Edinburgh street life.
A collection of anecdotes features Mr. Ingersoll writing a moonlit autograph and President Kruger dismissing a duke and a viceroy with a puffing reply. It also notes Robert Louis Stevenson rereading novels to grasp their worth and his eventual admiration for Meredith and Treasure Island.
An Indianapolis man, 106, recalls old fashioned childrearing. When his 10 year old son arrived home drunk, he used a single stroke of his cane to enforce discipline, without lecturing or scolding. Neighbors heard the strike and witnessed the scene.
Monroe Hedges reflects on his stern discipline of a son who considered banditry arson and starvation. The father laments the lad’s stubbornness yet feels rewarded that the punishment protected him from a life of shame and want and would later prove its benevolent purpose.
James Dixon and Charles Williams, both colored, pleaded guilty or denied charges before U.S. Commissioner Herod after attempting to pass counterfeit dollars on an Italian fruit woman. Both men posted $200 bonds and were bound over to the federal grand jury. They are bellhops at the Stubbins hotel and sought change for a craps game.
New York reports Edward C. Brodie, 27, died after leaping from an elevated railroad structure in Williamsburg on Monday night. Officials believe the death was self-inflicted. no relation to the jumper named Steve is noted.
The selected exchanges debate political futures and war department leadership. Fragments mention Robt G Ingersoll ex Secretary Alger potential Michigan senator and future actions of Joe Wheeler in the Philippines. They note Stanton and Alger setbacks and warn of harsher abuse for future war secretaries.
Miss Mary Thompson hosts a Friday tea for Miss Fraser. Miss Catherine Black and Bruce Beldon wed at Anderson with Dr. Perry Powell officienting. Mr. and Mrs. C. S. Wiltsie and the former’s mother travel to Tippecanoe and Turkey lakes for a month. Laura and Nellie Michelson entertain for Miss Bertha Trattner, fiancée to Mannie Auer of Cincinnati. Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Schultz celebrate their golden anniversary, married in Salem, North Carolina, now in Hope. Bertha Kahn and Simon B. Fox wed at the Americus club. bride wore duchess satin and lace, white bible in hand. reception tables in white, pink, and green.
Big Four Route offers a Lafayette round trip from Union Station at 7 45 a m returning 7 30 p m for 1 00. Special train carries excursionists to Soldiers Home and Tecumseh Trail with electric cars ready at Lafayette depot. Outing promises shade groves deep ravines and river boating on the Wabash. Tickets to intermediate points at corresponding rates. Call Big Four office and Union station.
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