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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1901
Page
4
The editorial in The Sun criticizes the handling of the Keely and Hert case. It argues Hert should be removed over Keely, labels the investigation as weak, and accuses the assembly of corruption driven by petty politicians seeking personal gain.
The Sun charges the Hert report as a lie and accuses the Republican Party of tolerating irregularity and aiding estate treasury theft. It claims Indianapolis should own the water works at a fair price and criticizes ved Davis for seeking two prices while railing at corporate influence. It condemns ad campaigns on the flag and notes a senate bill theft scene as evidence of systemic corruption.
The piece attacks Treasurer Koehne for pursuing tax dodgers while profiting, condemns Senator Thompson and a tax lodging measure, and argues the tobacco trust blocked reforms. It notes merchants repositioning summer locations, dismisses the half hour idea, and questions advertising on soldiers’ monuments.
Platt urges adoption of a time limit against the United States Senate, arguing senators have long acted without hindrance. He contends the body is a mere hot air chamber and hopes the resolution will pass, suggesting history would have saved time if adopted a century ago.
Prohibitionists across the country stage mock ceremonies and pray that Woolley becomes president. They call for a $30,000 collection to fund a year’s salary for the “president” and to provide him an office in Washington. They aim to push Mrs Nation into a cabinet post as part of the push.
The article notes that British hosts entertain only Germans and Americans, Russians host only French and Austrian guests, and Japanese guests are limited to Americans. It suggests the police force is first in war and peace, with universal brotherhood still distant.
A dubious note claims a pollution bill from Indiana Strawboard Works was signed into law by its chief owner. The piece then urges extreme action against legislators during periods of alleged political corruption.
The piece claims the news outlet overreacts to a Muslin Sign and denounces its Washington Inauguration display as yellow journalism. It likens the coverage to hysterical reactions seen in a neighboring publication.
The 20 percent graft Larr planned for the attorney-general drew strong opposition and was rejected by the assembly, described as a clear iniquity that even the current body could not endorse.
President Roosevelt spent Sunday visiting McKinley and attending church and dinner with Chauncey Depew. The note praises Depew as the greatest of these figures.
The note asserts that James of Putnam County is in the running for a gubernatorial appointment to Gov. Durbin, signaling expected consideration and potential official placement.
The article follows Mr Ananias Guy as his whip post bill faces debate in the legislature. It notes supporters urging reform and opponents citing tradition, with references to votes, committees, and possible amendments.
A compilation notes reacted to Gov. Durbin’s vetoes and comments on Admiral Sampson, potential Anglo German alliances, no extra Congress session due to Philippine and Cuban amendments, Lincoln’s noble bearing, and Emperor McKinley’s early reign. It reflects varied editorial tones from multiple Indiana papers.
The tiger from Bostock's collection, which killed a youth in Indianapolis, escaped its cage and ran into the arena. The Buffalo News calls the animal a public menace and urges authorities to shoot it rather than bring it to Buffalo for the exposition.
Savannah March 6 The remains of General Nathaniel Greene were removed from a wooden box to a metallic casket by Col. Asa Bird Gardiner of New York. The skull and bones may be buried beneath his prominent Bull Street monument in Savannah.
A poem recounts a man who spreads his coat to honor a queen in the past, then repeats the act in public to provoke the crowd. A copper arrests him as madness, and a lesson follows about youth and age. The verse ends with a warning not to spread coats for approval.
City editor debates sensational publicity with Spacer the new reporter who refused to sensationalize a lynching. The horse editor questions the comment as the city editor recalls the victim’s life hanging by a thread after the mob’s attack in yesterday’s article.
A man uttered despairing pleas before lighting a cigarette and blowing his brains out, an act witnessed by onlookers and prompting an abrupt tragedy on the scene.
Mrs Smithers jabs Henry and they note a fierce wind storm. Henry likens the noise to steam radiators turning on. The scene captures the morning tumult and the characters' lively reactions.
Poem notes the boy urged to toil and learn while idleness is scorned. It wonders if future power as head of a monopoly is worth delaying present boyhood joys and sweet, carefree days.
A anonymous contribution satirizes after the legislative session in a poem praising the empty halls and railing at the lawmakers. It scorns money napping and mocks figures like Artman and Kittinger while recalling a Sun cartoon of Diogenes seeking an honest man.
The Cincinnati Commercial Tribune notes Roosevelt now serves as vice president with a strong position in public life. The Grand Rapids Press observes his inauguration occurred without opiates, reflecting a steady start to his role.
London dispatch reports the emperor issued an edict nulling all decrees and orders issued between June 20 and August 14, 1900, to preserve a trace of them in Chinese history. The span covers the Boxer outrages and the siege of Pekin.
In Crawfordsville Indiana a man named Co M Carter who has sold hardware in the south for three months is missing. His family fears foul play after letters stopped arriving after February 1 though letters reached them until that date.
The Saint Louis Republic reports on Priscilla Whitson a Knoxville nurse who cared for Lionel and Vivian Burnett and inspired anecdotes about Mrs Hodgson Burnett The piece notes Sienkiewicz thirtieth anniversary honors in Warsaw including a transfer of family estates and translator Jeremiah Curtin as the conduit to his fame It cites Harland Crockett and Henryk Sienkiewicz details with a Polish heritage context
The Elks' Tuesday show at English's presented A night in Bohemia a musical farce with Henry Warrum Joseph Gasper Nona McCormick Albert Donahue and Charlie Balz delivering the major laughs Local acts included Smead Samp sel Mills Bowe Edmonds Pad dock and Ruth Quigley Morris The program blended local wit with professional numbers and was guided by Thomas P Getz Repeat show scheduled plus notes on upcoming attractions at English's and the Empire featuring a lion hunter and a seven performer acrobatics troupe
In Poughkeepsie on March 6 John D Rockefeler gave another 110000 to Vassar College for the construction of a new residence hall. The gift follows earlier funding and underscores ongoing benefaction to the institution.
A municipal vote endorses a minority report to refuse sale of the Friendly Inn property. Whitcomb spoke in favor, but misread the room and voted with the majority, turning his stance to oppose on a large voice cue.
A prairie fire near Canyon City Texas and a $15 000 blaze in Shreveport Louisiana are reported. Joseph A. Conlin faces charges for robbing a registered mail pouch of $43 000 in New York. St Louis Republicans name G W Parker for mayor and the machine ticket. Michigan prohibition delegates decline to back Carrie Nation’s saloon smashing work. Chicago grand jury adjournment ends Mary Con’s last hope.
The Swirl of Society notes social events including Col. and Mrs. John T. Barnett hosting a Thursday dinner. The Cleon club plans its closing dance at Brenneke's on March 15. A matinee musicale for the Boys' club is set at Mrs. A. M. Ogle’s home. Mrs. J. A. Milburn attended a luncheon hosted by Mrs. O. B. Jameson. Windfall sees Miss Sallie McKay and Denis Hawkins wed at the bride’s home with Rev. W. F. Ackman officiating. An Alice Woods exhibit at Lieber’s gallery displays 60 works, many painted in France last year. Mrs. A. L. Lockridge hosted a card party for house-party members including Mrs. Ben L. Smith, Mrs. Claude Canbern, and Mrs. Frank Gilmore. Mrs. Mary A. Moody plans an afternoon event for legislators’ wives and county officials. May Wright Sewall speaks on household science and Dr. J. N. Harry on food. Miss Mabel Kerper and Harry B. Reinsagen wed at the bride’s Woodruff Place home with Rev. C. E. Bacon officiating.
London experiments show suburban snow melted and analyzed yielded 10.65 grains of solids per gallon with 5.7 percent mineral and 4.90 carbonaceous content. Free ammonia measured 3.20 grains and albuminoid ammonia 4.62 grains. City snow contained 17.32 grains of organic matter per gallon.
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