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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1902
Page
4
An editorial denounces use of police court for political gain by local figures including Mr Ruckelshaus and Prosecutor Collins. It accuses court actions of favoring party interests, warns against vendetta politics, and urges voters to act at the polls to end such practices before election day.
The piece denounces the present Congress as timid and evasive for not granting reciprocity with Cuba. It argues Cuba deserves the boon and condemns lawmakers for fleeing Washington to hide from public scrutiny and secure re election.
The Bookwalter machine is urged to extend incorporation beyond Norwood to include South Park Garfield Park the baseball grounds and the stockyards. The aim is to create jobs for every machine man seeking work before stopping the expansion.
The editor suggests naming Tom Taggart as a probable successor to Senator Jones as chairman of the national Democratic Committee. Prosecutor Collins shows preference for lenient treatment of Ward 8 voters who are jailed for drunkenness, noting its close political value for votes.
The notice suggests King Edward should extend an invitation to Chauncey Depew for the coronation. It adds that Depew would give a speech if invited, highlighting the potential public impact of his presence.
Governor Durbin travels to Michigan City to inspect convict labor practices as officials seek to address alleged whitewash and improve oversight at the state prison.
The report mentions Bryan in an eruption state and Cleveland buried under a Bryan-like lava. By press time Gom Paul had not accepted a coronation invitation. A fierce police court warning states no guilty gang member should be punished.
A compilation of quotable editorials from the New York Sun and Detroit papers praising Indiana literature as possibly making Indianapolis “the Athens of America” while noting Boston’s decline. The Detroit Free Press frames labor disputes as holdups, and the Detroit News suggests higher wages would attract different workers.
The program runs from July 15 to August 2 with addresses by Gen. John B. Gordon, Benj Starr, Gen. Fitzhugh Lee, Dr. J. Martin and Gov Durbin. Indianapolis district Epworth League will run two cottages for a fresh air mission.
The column excerpts note opinions on Panama routes with Nicaragua favored by critics, political rivalries around Bryan, Muncie notoriety, an heir to Millionaire Hire, fireside ice plant remarks, Indiana Illinois Democrat platforms, and Cuban fraud figure Neely’s post imprisonment stance toward Indiana and Muncie papers.
Sunday school picnic planned for Fairview park, and a blaze at 25 N Capitol Ave damages property. A Bowen Merrill Store engineer faces theft charges, while a 13 year old from W Morris Jr recovers from a pony incident. Barrows to stand trial for embezzling 700 from William Bosson. O P Morton club marks sixth anniversary with Gen Coburn presiding and a program by local residents.
The piece profiles Anne Graham of Des Moines known as Aunt Becky nee Mrs. Anne Young a famed Civil War nurse who formed two state sanitary groups. It recounts her enlistment with the 109th volunteers under Benjamin Tracy and service from the Wilderness to Petersburg.
Washington correspondent notes Senator Beveridge of Indiana believes his career is predestined and that he will become U S president. He cites past successes from farm boy to law, college, senate, and insists the 1908 convention will nominat e him, barring a personal misstep.
The piece highlights glassware such as a glass howl and pitcher, Old English glass for table use, and new table services designed for fish and game courses. It notes fashion items including chiffon sashes, fold collars for men, and Batisté fabrics with embroidered borders. It mentions pineapple eye-removal gadgets and revival of gold and white china with colonial blue designs.
The board of trade governors held a Monday night election naming Frank M. Murphy as governor and C C Perry as vice president. J W Smith was elected secretary without opposition. John Heiner and William Greiner were re elected grain inspectors. W B Holt on and J C Baird drew lots to decide two year and one year terms with Baird drawing the two year term.
A fragmented piece mixes a singing figure with morning greetings and a playful jab about imitation Panama hats. The dialogue contrasts perception and reality as a hat gag shifts to a humorous misattribution about authentic and fake headwear.
A Kansas farmer named Tate Cromley publicized that he would marry his daughter Zeke to the man who could husk the most corn in two days. No volunteers have appeared, Zeke is reportedly prostrated, and Cromley has not been seen since the offer.
A reminiscence recalls Tom at twenty praised as an example of industry and truth. Now, aged forty, a mother warns children about the lurking boogeyman urging vigilance and caution.
The article discusses separate foundation dresses and the use of white wash goods India linen or cambric for linings. Linings are chosen for washability and quick recovery after washing, with emphasis on summer wear and shirtwaist silk suits.
A collection of simple kitchen tips including a rhubarb layered rice pudding baked with cinnamon and a rhubarb pie. Also instructions for easy new potatoes fried in butter and a cherry cream dessert served in paper cases.
The Philadelphia Record notes that transparent straws are in demand for picture hats but warns that light or dark coloring affects sunlight through the brim, creating a wispy unhealthy look. It advises trying the hat before buying.
The piece highlights kilted models, soft neckwear effects, emerald haze fashion, light fiber hats, Erin-hued sunshades, linen shirtwaist suits, silk shepherdess checks, silk artificial flowers, and 28 distinct feminine touches. It notes open-throat collars, shawl collars as summer trends, and warn cape trimmed jackets for fall, plus a Mephistophelian red leather mobile coat ensemble.
Warm weather brings strengthened amusement programs this week. At Fairview park the La Rose electric fountain enters its second week with water vaudeville accompaniment. Ostendorf’s Fair Bank band gave a well received Monday night concert, with Ernest K. White on trombone praised. some percussion was heavy in spots.
The Primer presents a boastful prize fighter described as a bum who visits well bred people to announce he is a puncher. He twirls his thumbs and boasts of his profession, but the audience sees through him and shifts topics, mocking him as he departs. The piece remarks on public mockery of such swaggering figures.
A compact verse pairing reflects public chatter about Panama hats and a scandalous balcony kiss. The poet recalls wearing a Panama long ago and notes ongoing talk, while a separate quatrain from the Atlanta Journal playfully exposes imagined moral drama with a kiss.
A playful exchange hints at spring shopping and a spoken remark about last summer’s purchase. The verse uses confident anticipation and witty dialogue to explore desire and second thoughts.
A collection of brief quips and dialogues culled from various newspapers. Jokes touch on politics, insomnia remedies, mistaken cradle capping, and a publisher’s philantropist book, with brisk exchanges about actors like J Pierpont Morgan.
Practical kitchen and household hints cover milk and acids curdling, cleaning sponges with milk, cooling gas ovens with water, preserving steel ornaments with starch, beating eggs with salt, and using used coffee grounds to enrich earth for pots and flowering. These tips reflect everyday domestic science and craft.
The New York Sun comments on Indiana voters' dissatisfaction with the administration and praises Hon. Thomas Taggart of Indianapolis as a growing political figure. The piece notes Taggart's appeal and his belief that he represents the people of Indiana.
The ad proclaims Hall's Catarrh Cure as the only proven cure for catarrh a constitutional disease. It claims internal action on blood and mucous surfaces building the constitution and offering one hundred dollars for any uncured case. Address F J Cheney Co Toledo Ohio. Also mentions Hall's Family Pills as best.
Mrs. Benjamin Harrison and daughter spent summer east. Mrs. Harry Epps hosted Jes sie’s gathering. Neighborly club hosted by Mrs. Arthur H. Webb at 1528 Park-ave. Miss Carolyn Ashbrook hosted in honor of Miss Elsie Tilley. Miss Mary Reaume attends Rockwell country home party near Cincinnati for three weeks. Miss Jane Smart from Savannah attended college tea hosted by Frances Pangborn. Japanese tea on the Sheerin lawn with proceeds for charity. Sunday marked the golden wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. John J. Cooper of 740 N Meridian st now at French Lick for Mr Cooper’s health. attendees from Indianapolis listed. Cooper born on a Ripley county farm. married June 1852 and moved to Indianapolis in 1846.
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