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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1901
Page
4
Admiral Sampson and Schley in Navy Controversy Clashes
The Journal accuses Admiral Sampson of avoiding direct blame while reading Maclay’s attack on Schley and sharing responsibility for the vitriolic charge. Lamgson is criticized as petty for his role after the naval battle, with claims Sampson sought credit and blocked Schley from common glory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Admiral Sampson
Schley
Maclay
Lamgson
Sampson
Qurt
Roosevelt Support Sparks Local Republican Club in Kansas City
Fifty Kansas City Republicans form a club backing Roosevelt for president in 1904. The piece notes Indiana's senior senator giving speeches and receiving honors, with invitations to speak at the Buffalo exposition and Ohio alma mater events. It questions the taste of Kansas City Republicans for backing Roosevelt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Roosevelt
West
Indiana
Ohio
Nsus City
City Finances and Fire Police Pay Debate Amid Campaign
The Sentinel and Journal blame the fire and police salaries on city finances as the Taggart administration较 advocates claim a lower levy and use of funds for improvements stalled by election politics. Temporary loans are urged to cover current expenses while councils face delays. The piece urges nonpartisan focus on immediate city needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sentinel and Journal
Taggart
Funes
Fraud Schemes Plague Indiana Auditor and City Operations
The Indiana auditor uncovers repeated fraud schemes draining public funds and criticizes lax oversight. The piece condemns favoritism in contracts like the Home Heating Company deal, notes resignations at the Woman’s Prison and Girls’ Industrial School, and questions the handling of a Fairview Park riot sentencing. It urges stricter bidding, accountability, and safer city governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
State
Board of Orthwith
Ity
Board of Workstacles
Aps
Woman’s Prison and Girls’ Industrial School
Hert
Jeffersonville Reformatory
State Board of Charities
Joint Legislative Committee
Times
Organ Motto on Title Page Sparks Question
Fragmentary note discusses keeping a motto on the title page and questions whether to safely sing "From Green mountains" with calls for calm and measured progress. No clear event or person named beyond organ context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orgen
M” Organ
Greenmountains
Pi “Cawlm
Fragmentary note on Col Gignilliat and Capt English in Santiago
A fragment mentions Col Gignilliat lured by his horse and Capt W E English provoking trouble with Santiago. The text is incomplete and lacks clear dates or full context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gignilliat
W.E. English
Dickens
Santiago
Debating a ten round bout to settle blame on loans
A proposal suggests Controller Dunn versus Councilman Megrew in a boxing match to resolve the dispute over temporary loans with proceeds benefiting the Home for decrepit politicians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunn
Megrew
Ordinance Against Spitting On Sidewalks Revisited
A reader asks what happened to the sidewalk spitting ordinance and notes the police department should not forget its existence. The inquiry implies renewed public interest in enforcing local cleanliness and public health rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Police Department
Historian Maclay Named by His Printed Pictures
Historian Maclay is described through his printed pictures as embodying his own identity. The set of images reflects his character, methods, and scholarly focus without embellishment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maclay
Questions arise over Jamie Munro defeat原因
A cautious note questions whether stumbles on a waste-paper box caused Jamie Munro's defeat or if many dog fights were the real reason. The piece pivots to broader topics and quirky asides on governance, Elks conventions, and health issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamie Munro
Absinthe Inspired Sentinel Building Emblem Questioned
A reader questions the artistry on the Sentinel building and asks editors to reveal the work's pedigree. The piece is described as hybrid, showing traits of many mythic creatures and hints at symbolism for a new democracy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Sun
Sentinel
The Maniac of the dailies and Sentinel bust debate
The Sun questions the Sentinel's new building figure, calling it "The Maniac of the dailies" and likening it to a mad dog. A rival header argues the bust represents Jake Dunn's burst financial policy, noting the biting sarcasm in the public debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Sun
Sentinel
Giga
The
New Sentinel
Jake Dunn
Barber Grinds Through Heat as Razor Struggles
In extreme heat the barber notes increased business from haircuts and shaves but when temperatures near a hundred his tools falter. He says razor-straps become limp and hard to sharpen, undermining his work despite the demand.
Sketches and Songs of a singer in hayfields and dreams
A light verse about romantic fantasies contrasted with rural workaday life. The speaker yearns for poetic escape with Elliland while chores and summer heat pull them back to labor on a farm. The narrator fantasizes of distant places yet remains tied to familiar, sunlit toil.
Waiter quips about a prank soup incident at dinner
Two waiters recall a prank where hot soup was spilled on a patron. The first waiter jokes that the man reacted calmly saying he would take it internally. Their banter reflects workplace humor and a risky joke in service staff dialogue.
Lost Nat Prompts Comfort From Mother
Willie reports a nat lost. his mother suggests he may have hung it up and promises to buy a replacement. The exchange shows a family moment of reassurance and humor as a small domestic mishap unfolds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mamma
Willie
Editor Sees Vacation In Eternity
An office boy asks where the editor will spend vacation. The editor replies with a witty line about spending it in eternity, revealing a weary, humorous newsroom mood.
Local Harsh Critique Sparks Golf Turnaround
Edward Singer notes Miss Farattine and Miss Gazzam once disliked golf but now play. He mentions Miss Paraitine aims to gain flesh while Miss Gazzam seeks weight reduction, highlighting a reform in their attitudes toward the sport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farattine
Miss Gazzam
What the Papers Say On National Affairs
A collection of sharp quips and assessments from various papers. Topics touch on Anglo American mule debates, southern presidential nominations, clerical editor clashes, Hanna family business, Admiral Schrey’s foes, and public perceptions of national leaders.
Swirl of Society Notes and Local Marriages
Mr and Mrs George A Gay plan a Saturday sail to Europe from New York. Mr and Mrs Sylvester Johnson visited Maxinkuckee. In Terre Haute Miss Josephine Evans wed J Bert Mocresitt at her uncle William Rogers Spring Hill home. Miss Zona Bogart of Clinton married Prof D C Schaff of Fort Collins Colorado Thursday. Miss Rusch 314 B McCarty St hosts Martha society of First English Lutheran Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George A. Gay
Europe
New York
Sylvester Johnson
Maxinkuckee
Terre Haute
Josephine Evans
J. Bert Mocresitt
William Rogers
Spring Hill
Zona Bogart
Clinton
D. C. Schaff
Fort Collins
Col
Miss Rusch
McCarty
Martha Society
First English Lutheran Church
For The Women They Say
Excerpted reflection discusses expectations for women and marriage, the idea of reform, and gender roles. It contrasts male behavior in the kitchen with dining room bravado and notes social cues about engagements and domestic life.
Creamy nut and fruit ice cream ideas from a vintage recipe
A 1900s style guide describes flavoring ice creams with almonds pistachio and macaroons. It recommends blending blanched nuts into cream and folding in peaches pineapples and dried fruits, plus baked apple and banana based creams with extra sugar for freezing.
Fancy Tart Pastry Cutter Tips from Ledger Monthly
The note outlines a short pastry crust recipe using half a teaspoon baking powder per flour and a dough rolled to one eighth inch. It advises flouring fancy cutters, cutting rounds, piercing holes, and baking until delicate brown. When cooled, tops are spread with jelly or jam and placed on tops. Three fancy cutters are recommended for any kitchen.
Dogs and Birds as Voters in a City Fountain
A humorous note on dogs and birds using John McGregor’s court yard fountain during hot days. The water source becomes a popular refuge, with panting canines and sparrows flocking to the cool spray, highlighting humane use of scarce water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McGregor
Court House Yard
MtGregor
Rail troubles and upgrades across major lines
Central passenger association faces internal troubles as Big Four adds and removes 175 to 180 coaches daily at Union station. Pullman plans a Wilmington Delaware plant rebuild costing 250 000 dollars. Chicago and Western Indiana to elevate Chicago tracks at six million dollars. Big Four coach cleaners strike Tuesday 21 seeking 2 4 5 cent raise per hour but settle at 42 cents with future raise promise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Passenger Association
Union Station
Pullman Company
Wilmington
Del
Chicago & Western Indiana
Chicago
Big Four
The Poet Warms L
A Cleveland Plaindealer verse mocks Old King Sol as a funny old guy who calls for rays and scorches the earth in merriment. The poem complains a roast would be less fun and lampoons the sun’s excessive heat with playful lines and Rhode Island tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sol
Kealing Seeks Deputy Salary Increase in Washington
United States district attorney Joe Kealing was in Washington on Thursday returning from Atlantic City. He requested raising deputy J. J. M. Lafollette’s salary from 2000 to 3500 dollars a year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Kealing
United States
Washington
Atlantic City
J. J. M. Lafollette
Pennsylvania Lines announces change of timetable for Louisville division
A new Madison Sunday train departs Indianapolis at 6 35 p m and arrives Columbus at 5 p m and Madison at 9 50 p m starting July 28. Madison accommodation arrives Indianapolis at 9 55 a m daily thereafter. Columbus Ind accommodation leaves 7 3 p m daily except Sunday. No other trains change times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Indianapolis
Columbus
Ind
W. W. Richardson
Fish for Summer Cooking Class Maxims
A set of kitchen maxims on fish preparation for summer cooking. It covers baking methods and the importance of hot ovens, searing outside of meats and fish, ideal fish accompaniments, digestion differences for white versus pink fish, keeping raw fish from sticking with cold water, and notes on beef juiciness with piece thickness.
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