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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1900
Page
4
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The Marion county Democratic convention adopted a platform denouncing Jesse Overstreet for his vote on a tariff measure and praising Burke as his opponent. Burke, in accepting, praised Overstreet, implying bipartisan support, and the piece notes political odds against Burke’s election and labor support concerns.
The Sentinel answers a reader challenge about a $30,000 payment from the street railway to fund park improvements. Supt Power reports none of the funds were used by the park board, while £7,500 carried over from last year is missing. The exchange labels the opposing party as Ananias in a heated local dispute.
Judge Charles E. Cox was not nominated for the state senate by the Democratic convention citing his honesty and self command. The Sun says the Democratic ticket lacks strength compared with the county ticket, with only a few nominees seen as capable while the rest fail to inspire voter enthusiasm.
In a Saturday Evening Post anecdote, Mr. MacVeagh bets Chief Justice Fuller on who will write the Court's opinion. MacVeagh chose Mr. Justice Gray because he slept through the arguments, prompting Fuller to confirm the guess.
A patchwork vignette unfolds with a housewife, clouds, and a horizon joke. A keen-eyed explorer and a hungry-looking man discuss a bold business idea for selling snap shot photographs to women as store souvenirs, which the merchant cautiously considers but declines.
The piece likens monthly spending limits to a father controlling a prodigal son and praises a Republican pledge to fund bills as they come due only modestly. It questions honesty in politics and asks if Frank Burke will apply biblical principles in his opposition to Over Street, urging reform.
Editor Morss of the Sentinel is accused of shading truth for months and of past slayings tied to United States district attorney iJurke. The piece derides Chinese readers and notes Pe kin reports show diverse outcomes. It also praises Frank Burke's fiery speech at a Democratic convention, remarking on the breathless reaction it caused.
The powerful congressional nominee Taggart drew public attention by shaming the mayor at a streetcar indignation gathering. The display signals tense relations among political bosses and hints at fragile hopes for harmony.
Croker and Hill are said to have made up their differences. Hill still likely harbors mental reservations about the tiger and the Tammany ice trust.
Washington reports suggest Admiral Dewey is nominated and elected on a platform that endorses progress despite delays. The phrase better late than never underscores the timing of the action amid political maneuvering and public support.
If Congressman Overstreet cannot secure a public verdict on Nominee Burke's admissions the meaning of the law remains unclear. The remark underscores political stakes and legal interpretation amid controversy surrounding Burke.
Prominent residents announce travels and visits with trips to Colorado Traverse Michigan Chicago St. Joseph Niagara Falls. The Goodwill club of St. Joseph's church hosts an open air card party on church grounds Tuesday night.
Sunday events at Bethany park featured Dr Jabez Hall delivering a sermon while rain paused services. Choir girls changed outfits to shelter from the weather as Boys brigade drilled. Sisters of charity aided hospital corps offering lemonade to exhausted soldiers during drills and sham battles. Dr McNaby the camp physician added quinine to lemonade reducing nurse workload.
The ad promotes Cascarets candy as an easy solution for action and results. It markets it as a liver regulator and tonic with druggists selling at 1 cent, 266 units referenced, highlighting quick, simple benefits.
A Kentucky official touts a farmer image and a rival’s soap worthy hands provoke laughter as Tom Stuart defeats I N Boone in a spirited race. Georgia’s Gen Gordon endures anti Gordon sentiment with a veteran’s moving tribute. Paderewski’s Paris debut tale follows a Polish princess’ patronage and his ascent. Wayne MacVeagh mixes humor with a Supreme Court argument.
A wheezy grocer boasts newspaper advertising pays and settles bills with the editor of the Lonesomeville Cyclone. Romance and a cold confrontation follow as Gladys Montmorency seeks forgiveness and Rudolph Sweeney exits life with a final whispered farewell.
A fanciful scene blends literary figures and hometown icons in a nostalgic revue. Banquo, Dinkelspiel, William Allen White, Riley, Stanton, Nell, and Shylock appear as the crowd recedes, while a traveler's aid, Dr. Fowler's Extract of Wild Strawberry, is praised for cures and comfort.
Detroit and New York papers clash over expansion and monetary issues. T M Osman calls for a convention in Indianapolis on August 14 while denouncing the gold standard party as obsolete. The Philadelphia Record argues the people pay the cost of grand imperial schemes.
A Detroit Free Press report warns that lawlessness in New Orleans threatens colored and Chinese residents amid mob violence. Officials plan to test communications with Chinese in the city, delaying judgment on American authorities until results are known.
A clipping comments on press reaction to New Orleans unrest and national politics. It cites opinions from Muncie Herald Covington Republican Anderson Bulletin Shelbyville Republican and Lafayette Courier about Chinese papers, McKinley, Bryanism and democratic platforms.
Indianapolis last week moved 29 166 cars with 19 258 loaded down from 21 069 a year earlier as wheat crop failures in Indiana and Illinois shrink traffic. Bell transfers totaled 19 746 cars while stock yards saw 1 24 cars of livestock handled. Sunday excursion to Lake Maxinkuckee drew complaints that Loganport station was not open in the evening forcing travelers to wait outdoors.
Louis Houston a brickyarder from Arcadia fell from an excursion train at the little depot Sunday night and suffered severe cuts and bruises. He was taken to the city dispensary after hanging from the steps and striking a box car. Also notes warn against counterfeit DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve urging buyers to seek the genuine product.
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