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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1902
Page
4
The Sentinel lobbies against a mashing ban, praising its influence yet failing to sway council. It lampoons the Board of Works and its delays on interurban plans, urging action by the interurbans despite official inaction and procrastination.
A condensed critique of Britain’s South African War ending in peace with honor. It cites 500000 British troops faced by 70000 Boers, 22206 deaths, 72320 wounded or sick, and costs of 1.125 billion dollars. The piece notes Boer resistance, implies British superiority, and references figures like Waldorf Astor and Senator Fairbanks. It also touches on Rhodes and strikes, with a satirical tone about politics.
Indiana Democrats plan a state convention this week drawing attention to local men who resist a political crackdown on legal combinations. Roosevelt’s potential prosecutions could resonate widely, while editorials note high beef prices and a Chicago packing strike forcing citizens toward vegetarianism. Tom Reed sets another troubling precedent by taking his dinner to court.
A column notes Americans may clinch a franchise to build 200 miles of electric railroads in the czar's capital, possibly financed in New York. The tone suggests strong American confidence in expanding trolley car ventures, with remarks from South Bend Tribune and Terre Haute Express.
A compilation of editorials likening President Roosevelt’s memorial day remarks to a noble display of patriotism. The pieces praise love for the flag while reflecting on national unity and duty.
City notes report a June 4 recital by William McKinley school pupils with violin accompaniment by Ellis Levy. The item also mentions a fashionable Alice Roosevelt cane seen in Indianapolis and other brief city updates on construction delays, a deaf institute baccalaureate sermon by Rev. A W Mann, and remarks on Indiana political press bureau head George Lockwood.
Nevada Senator Jones announced he will retire when his term ends March 4. At 73, he said he does not want to linger and remains in full possession of his faculties. The Washington Post notes he could live to 80 if spared, and recalls his friendship with Don Cameron and a poem Jones reportedly wrote about Silver Jack.
Spofford E Tyler an Indianapolis pioneer died Monday at the home of his son in law C N Hutchinson 810 N East St of old age. He organized the first brass band in Indianapolis and led the first orchestra to perform in a church service here. Born in Boston he came to Indianapolis in 1836 later moving to Southport before returning in 1884. He organized the business now owned by W B Burford and retired from active work in 1859. Funeral is set for 2:30 p m Wednesday at the Hutchinson home.
Sarah H Adams of Muncie was sentenced by Judge Baker to ten months in Marion county jail after victims appeared in court. Ten of the women victimized came to testify, and Adams, facing the evidence, pleaded for mercy.
The piece highlights Chantilly as a revived classic with Persian effects still favored. Embroidered unen discs and jeweled velvet bands shine, while crystal and jet figures with spangles decorate outfits. Passementeries, lace appliques, and linen appliques adorn parasols and dresses, with orchid patterns on chiffon and silk gauze noted as ideal.
A series of pointed, era-tinged aphorisms touch on truth, human nature, wealth from conflict, and the caution urged in giving or taking advice. The writing weaves paradoxes about wisdom, humility, and social behavior into a rough mosaic of maxims.
A collection of short comic vignettes and parables includes a tale of a hundred dollar bill and sudden fate, a Sunday Iron Works team dispute, verses about sunsets, and a wise man guiding village children to save coins amid a grave nearby death, then a humorous domestic exchange on confinement.
Amusements note Newby Oval Park vaudeville program postponed due to unfinished stage and wiring. Officials say entertainment will proceed Tuesday night with special band concerts at Fairview Park and diving horses King and Queen at 9 each night.
The column notes summer drapery ideas using green linen taffeta and linen covers for window and door hangings. It highlights pine floor oiling, carved decor trends, and aluminium use in fruit jar caps, beer bottle stoppers, waffle irons, and tea kettles praised for cleanliness and durability.
A prose poem from the Minneapolis Times contemplates war’s glamour fading to reveal a peaceful star. It contrasts sorrow and prayer with national unity beside a grave, urging humility and faith amid conflict and loss.
A collage of witty exchanges and humorous lines from various papers. A woman dismisses a red headed cook as the couple discusses housewarming and ping pong. An aunt’s gift prompts stock plot fears, and Louis XVI jokes surface in a Life magazine fragment.
A set of old fashioned maxims outlines goals for correcting behavior in men and women. It suggests forcing a man to see errors, chastening a boastful woman, and shaping young minds toward modesty and recognition of others. It emphasizes merit over pretension and warns against excessive sentimentality.
A Los Angeles Herald poem praises true friends who comfort the grieving, noting many offer sympathy in sorrow while the ultimate friend asks softly, How much do you need. The piece honors those who stand by you in deep loneliness and blesses every handclasp and tear.
An advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as the only true cure for catarrh, a constitutional disease requiring a constitutional treatment. It claims the medicine, taken internally, acts on blood and mucous surfaces to destroy the disease’s foundation and restore patient strength through renewed energy.
The report notes women favor bows with colonial ties, white flower hats with foliage, plaited dresses, striped parasol borders, cream white kid gloves, elbow sleeves, and minimal cut flowers. Most wear black lace stockings, understated undersleeves, few veils, and green outer garments considered eye catching. Girdles appear on many dresses, tiny checks dot summer silks, white strapping adds contrast.
Flounce effects in skirts afford splendid opportunity for the use of lace. Flounces are edged or strapped with lace half an inch to three inches wide. In some cases when the narrow lace is used two and three rows are placed on each flounce.
The season’s parasols showcase plain silk and lace trims with standout handles in silver or gilt, set with coral turquoise pearl or garnet. Velvet covered long white handles with steel fretwork appear next to wooden black handles in ivory and turquoise inlays. Fancier options in chiffon silk muslin and lace will rise as trends, with falls or flounces edging only the decorative items.
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