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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1900
Page
4
Public notice of delivering, advertising, and subscription terms for The Sun. Includes carrier delivery, advertising rates, agent opportunities, and contact details for subscriptions and editorial communications. Provides rates outside city at annual and semiannual intervals and requests prompt carrier failure notices.
Ex Attorney General Monnell of Ohio writes to Congressman Gaines of Tennessee urging a trust critique in the Republican mind. The Sun predicts Hanna and his followers may shift views before the campaign ends as Dems threaten bold anti trust action. The Monnett letter mocks GOP reliance on spectacle and oil money to placate workers.
The Sun notes Frank B. Burke's eloquent pleas for liberty and antiwar stance in the Philippines but argues his views are misguided. It contends retreat from militarism and imperialism would hinder Democratic prospects in Indiana, citing Civil War and Spanish-American War pride as reason to oppose his campaign.
The piece rails against Frank Burke as the easy target for the Bryan Kern faction. It predicts harsh treatment by party leaders and claims Overstreet would win if Democratic plans hold. It also notes a Board of Safety dismissal of two officers, amid a tense street railway issue and strained governance.
The piece defends a low tax levy while attacking a party organ for making a harmful case for bonds to cover current expenses. It also argues Gen. Lew Wallace is mischaracterized as anti imperialist and clarifies his support for McKinley. It notes Democrats misjudging a congressional nominee’s strength.
A preprepared message from the local democratic congressional convention tells laboring men it will not seek their support or votes. It also praises anti-imperialists as great people for self-declared praise.
Deputy auditor J. P. Dunn mocks the idea of separating school funds by suggesting the treasurer would keep money in Mr. Frenzel's bank and stamp loans with fund names. He imagines fund pockets and labeled boxes to illustrate the experts plan.
A collage of anecdotes and sketches from Mrs. John Russell Young about It Fung Chang and the Chinese situation, Paul Deroulede’s contradictions, Bryan’s early drive toward opportunity, Oxford student L and self consciousness, Lord and Lady Roberts’ family bond, and a note on Colenso’s son and military life.
A compilation of commentary from multiple papers on international and domestic affairs. The Detroit Free Press notes alive versus not alive in an international controversy while the Philadelphia Record critiques delayed extradition proceedings. The St Paul Dispatch references Bryan and publishing plans for a hypothetical sequel. The Grand Rapids Press mocks political maneuvering while the Denver Post reports harsh conditions for harvest workers. The St Joseph News urges unconditional American sympathy and calm discourse on rights and duties.
A roundup of terse political jests and editorials from Kentucky Indiana and nearby papers. The notes poke fun at campaign fund pressures misprints and slogans. References include Knightstown Sun Fort Wayne News Terre Haute Express Fowler Review Richmond Sun Telegram and Lafayette Call.
Through attorney A D Meyers the Buddenbaum lumber company warns the Board of Works it will seek court action to halt the New York street improvement between Noble and the Big Four tracks. The attorney contends costs exceed 25 percent of the affected property value, despite appraisers’ report not supporting this. A new appraisal is demanded, or an injunction suit will be filed.
A soldier is urged not to ride for recreation, with Lord Roberts remarking a soldier must keep all abilities for service. He adds with paternal pride that he has never seen anyone ride a better race in all his life.
A miscellany of humorous verses and light verse snippets. It includes poems about spring waters and beer, a quip about Shakespere and Bryan, zoo animals devising a golf plan, a joke on rental costs, a boy in blue soldier imagery, and a painterly pun about Madge and George.
Bilkins admits he bought a fine string of fish for fifty cents from a small boy. He recounts a rustic ballad about life in Punkin Holler, leaving Tilly Watkins after a quarrel, her marriage to Billy Whalen, and his own restless wandering while fiddling the tune The Gal I Left Behind Me.
A collection of quotations from Indianapolis residents and visiting figures covers politics, labor, business, and daily life. Speakers discuss insurance, party outlooks, city finances, urban services, militia, newspapers, gas meters, streetcars, education, and health, reflecting local concerns and national mood.
Louis Ludlow visits Connersville relations and a Boys club social is planned for Saturday. Rev F O Ballard vacationing in Maryland. Miss Josephine Herron hosts Miss Mayhew of Fort Wayne. Miss Mae Schloss vacationing with Mrs S L Kiser. Deacons and wives gather at Memorial Presbyterian. Two Porto Rican women arrive in August for kindergarten training under Mrs Blaker. Mr and Mrs J H Benton of Alexandria Indiana visiting W H Benton on Park Ave. Miss Freda Cockrum hosting North-side euchre club Tuesday morning. Bedford couple Emma Setzer and William Harrell wed by Rev C E Asbury. Miss Pearl Lake and James Turpin wed by Rev Asbury the same night. Rose Beatty and William Goodnow host entertainment with several local participants.
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