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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1901
Page
4
A mix of opinion on Indiana politics and municipal reform focuses on Fort Wayne and Indianapolis home rule, rail pay, firemen salaries, and a push for city charter changes. Also includes human interest vignettes and brief anecdotes from New York and Kansas City.
A damaged extract discusses cities surrendering charter powers by votes to sell land for money that is deemed unnecessary, and objects to mockery from others. It mentions the state capital and the impact on municipal authority.
The piece notes Democrats threaten to challenge a Republican apportionment law in court, compares it to past disputes, and hints at President McKinley marking a second term. It also mentions Hanna’s continued influence in Washington and praises a safety board as a “beaut.”
The memoir sketches reveal William Evarts sending barrels of pork to Bancroft and composing fond notes about his pen. It recalls quips about Puritans and aborigines, diplomatic dinners, and Evarts as secretary of state under Hayes. It highlights his health boasts and sharp wit at social feasts.
A poetical collage recounts songs and sketches by Edward Singer. It blends humorous verses with dramatic dialogue and street scenes, including tales of love, mortgage threats, and goo goo eyes in a lively, period voice.
The 19th century clipping cites editorials from multiple Indiana papers praising or condemning political actions and press conduct. It notes independent papers receiving funds from party campaigns, discusses journalism status of Carrie Nation, and comments on Gov. Durbin’s veto of a railroad consolidation bill amid alleged graft rumors.
Park Theater patrons witnessed the first production of The great white diamond a melodrama with sensational incidents and strong scenic effects including a dramatic rescue from a burning mill. The plot follows a stolen gem hidden in the mountains and a lover’s pursuit with villain’s schemes ending in downfall.
A collage of editorials comments on public affairs including monopoly dangers at the steel trust, cabinet intrigue around Secretary Gage, Havana health statistics versus New York, Michigan Republicans and a call for true Americanism. The snippet ends with a tease about "THE BIG STORE."
The report notes a voyage of the cruiser New York to Manila by way of Suez. It also lists multiple global items including plague cases at Capetown and various military and civic events across the United States and abroad.
Plans for a new Indianapolis Sun building by architect John H Stem include a three story brick steel and concrete structure. Total cost for land house and plant is about 100000. The damaged present SUN building will be demolished and a temporary office opened at the Denison hotel.
The Omaha News quotes a pointer toward the Indiana lynching, urging the orderly crowd to learn the lock step. Editorial view stresses disciplined conduct and cautions against mob mentality.
Mrs Caleb S Denny travels to New York as the Mothers club of the Boys club plans a Friday reception for the board of directors and officers. Mrs Ralph W Hoyt, recently back from Cuba, visits Dr and Mrs J H Woodburn on East Chiosi. Mrs Ethel B Carpenter of Chicago to sing at the Matinee musicale on Wednesday guest of Mrs A M Robertson. Alfred Stead and Missary Hussey to be guests of Mrs Sewall at her reception Wednesday afternoon with no invitations. Dr Hannah Graham departs Wednesday for Johns Hopkins in Baltimore to study medical school methods for a month.
The brief mentions a store called The Big Store with a teaser to watch for it at 109 East Ohio, implying a forthcoming opening or promotion. No additional details are provided.
Ticket sale announced for Chicago to Portland and northwest via Chicago and Northwestern. Routes include St Paul or Omaha options with biweekly excursions. Tickets available Feb 12 to Apr 30. inquire at nearest agent for pamphlets and full details.
County commissioners signed 54 liquor licenses. Foster's restaurant at 25 N Illinois St reported a 4 07 a m fire Tuesday. Guy Bender resigns from the Houghton office to join Jersey Central in Jersey City. Augustue Howell presented An Evening with David Harum to Plymouth Boys club with about 150 attendees. Recruiting officers seek white applicants for tropical service for the Fourteenth cavalry and Twenty-ninth infantry, with Fort Leavenworth and Fort Sullivan postings.
Mrs J B Van Tilburgh of 320 W Christ says years of sciatic and lumbago pain, plus kidney and nervous issues, faded after using Dean's Kidney Pills bought at Henry J Huder's drug store. She reports relief from sharp back pains and improved overall well being. Sold by all dealers. Price 50 cents per box. Fosder Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole agents for US.
Monday marked the regular default divorce day in Judge Leathers' court. A proposed law would authorize a deputy prosecutor to defend default cases, a trial that showed some success. Attorney Weaver replaced Sweeney who was away, as the scheme aims to reduce divorce filings by ensuring both sides are heard.
Monterey Mexico March 5 A sensational halt spreads through Mexican military circles as Col Luis G Reyes military paymaster and his assistant Capt Aquistin De La Fonte are jailed on charges they are short 2000000 in accounts with the federal government. A push for bail bonds seeks Reyes release amid claims of non culpability.
The senate on Monday adopted the United States flag as the state emblem. Some senators not paying attention initially voted no, then, after being informed of the measure, hastily changed their votes.
Chitto Harjo known as Crazy Snake and 74 followers in Vinita Oklahoma Territory pleaded guilty to federal law violations. Judge John R. Thomas suspended their sentence and ordered parole for the group after a confession was signed.
The will of Mgr. Bessonies probated Monday leaves 1000 dollars to the Catholic Orphan asylum 300 dollars to the local seminary 200 dollars to the Home of the Good Shepherd and 500 dollars to his sister Judge Daly appointed administrator.
Hale Foster George Wilson William Buzzard Fritz Morris and Edward Stothard were killed during blasting at a zinc mine in Center Valley Monday. One worker was thrown about 30 feet by the blast.
The Sun operates a temporary office at 109 E. Ohiost in Denison within the house block area. Telephone 830 provides contact for new and old services.
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