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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1900
Page
4
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A critical column accuses Indianapolis officials of tolerating illegal gambling and liquor law violations. The piece blasts Mayor Taggart for inaction, claims licensure is lax, and denounces police for failing to enforce laws. It warns residents that corruption remains unchecked.
Marion county campaigns amid partisan talk note better recent Republican management versus Democratic rule. Debate centers on public improvements, debt, and officials’ actions, with health board concerns and Fall Creek project funding under consideration. The Marton county party banner and local names surface in the dispute while statewide issues loom.
The open violation of three laws shows saloon laws not impartially enforced. A powerful pull controls outcomes as trials of policemen before the Board of Safety reveal city administration befriending allies and condemning enemies. Mayor Taggart uses offices to enforce loyalty to his political ring.
Lord Dundonald, famed for Ladysmith relief, blends land sport with inventions. He champions a quick firing gun carriage and a hand held firebox named Instra used to warm hands in frigid campaigns. Pretoria’s ample provisions and fortified fortifications are described amid war reporting and anecdotes from Easton and Roberts.
A local verse sketch compares two men, one called the Colonel, stylish and busy, the other Peter Parker, lazy but cheerful. It faces questions of identity and aspiration as townsfolk weigh which path to imitate. A closing家庭 dialogue ponders economy and temptation through a child’s question and a father’s quip.
Mr Wiseman scolds as a private quarrel reveals fear of Mary growing attached to a checkerboard. The speaker worries that seeing the board could prompt thoughts of moving away, while the other calls him a blunderer.
The publisher expresses surprise at the writer's ignorance for requesting a sentimental song that omits the phrase far away. He calls the idea ridiculous and even dangerous to publish and notes the audacity of omitting such words.
In Hawville a jury sent Joe Briges to ten years in penitentiary. His wife, holding their year old, fainted as Judge Ballersly announced the sentence. Briges warned the courtroom, urging restraint and respect for the woman and child. He defended the mother and argued the crowd should not mock.
Poetic reflection on aging and memory where aged men linger in happiness, while dreams evoke a timeless fairyland. The verse suggests enduring hope and imagination persist across years, guiding perception of grand thoughts toward magical ideals.
A clipped parade of old time humor and political barbs. A woman quibbles with a druggist over stamped purchases. A suburb story notes boats replaced by solid ice. The piece closes with Sulzer’s sheriff nomination and crowd praise.
Mr and Mrs Eldredge in town on their way to Europe witnessed a tan terrier snatch Mrs Eldredge's purse from her hand near the Hoffman House as they looked at flowers. The dog fled toward Broadway and Twenty-fifth Street with no valuable contents beyond a brother's letter. The pursued couple, unused to dog theft, could not recapture the item.
A compilation of editorial quotes from Detroit Cleveland Philadelphia and St Paul reflecting reactions to constitutional matters Churchill’s remarks on the Boers Puerto Rico relief and the Puerto Rican tariff debate. The excerpts show partisan tone and press alignment with current political issues.
The Grand stock company's opening production of Carmen drew attention for Lavinia Shannon's revival of the Nethersole kiss, Rand's dance, and Kramer’s strong Bizet performance. Macy as Jose and LaVerne as Zara impressed, Crane's appearance drew mixed laughter, and the audience praised the overall entertainment despite some lacking originality. The Rays and Vogel and Deming’s minstrels followed with varied reception, while the Empire burlesque offered crude performances with limited merit.
A collage of anecdotes cites William M. Evarts losing a three yard start 100 foot race to David Davis in a narrow alley, J H Eckels mistaken for a job seeker, Senator Gear’s hat mischief in the Senate, Navy cadet aid for a wounded applicant, and a British officer’s sister recalling a stern Kipling as a child.
A collage of editorial quips and comments from multiple papers debating suffrage, colonial benefits, the Filipino insurrection, and party loyalty. Comparisons to leaders and figures like Otis, Roberts, William II, Miss Nethersole, and Roosevelt frame a snapshot of early 20th century political discourse.
The state superintendent's report to the commissioner lists 755,699 public school children and 15,488 teachers in Indiana. Average monthly salaries: male teachers 48.80 dollars, female 42.55. School days average 125 for townships, 143 towns, 180 cities. There are 9,983 school buildings and 3,000 academies. State school fund stands at 10,312,015.27 dollars. From all sources 11,991,853.82 was received for school purposes and 8,188,088.74 was expended.
A defective flue burned a home at 211 Sanders street at 6 35 am Tuesday causing $3 in damage. Barber shop at Nineteenth and Yandes street robbed Monday night of about $25. A L Mason sold the iron block middle portion at 13 W Washington street to William F Piel for 60000 cash. About 500 ministers will attend the National congress of the Disciples of Christ in Indianapolis March 27 30. At Peerless foundry Monday morning William Dugan 325 S Priest injured arm and thumb. William P Smith sues street car company for 5000 damages from injuries while boarding a car. Mrs Mary S Lewis appointed matron of the I O O F home Greensburg. Miss Palmer and Rev J C Smith to address Ladies missionary society meeting Tuesday evening at Seventh Presbyterian church. Board of Trade governors Monday night propose amending interstate commerce law to empower the Interstate Commerce Commission. Relief committee reports 200 donated for India famine sufferers.
Mrs. P M Dill hosts Sorosis club gathering while Chicago visitors Mr and Mrs J G Grossman stay with Mr and Mrs George W Gay. engagements and weddings announced including Miss Ethel Cole to Co L Thomson and Miss Mary Ritter to Charles Ward. Funeral planned for Conrad Claffey of 359 English Ave with six children surviving. note his German origin and arrival in Indianapolis decades ago.
The column notes shoemaker's delight weather with Fall creek and White River in a state of near flood. It reports crowd complaints about South-side congestion, longer travel times to the ball park, and a motorman using a board to switch a car. Also mentions a park idea for a riverfront square and public debate on the Central avenue bridge.
In San Francisco on Monday Poo Gee and Low Caon two prominent Chinese merchants were murdered by highbinders. Leong Cheu was seriously wounded. The killers escaped.
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