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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1900
Page
4
The article traces the struggle within the era’s parties over the gold standard and reconversion. It notes Republicans may push a bill to force Democrats to drop the money question, shaping next elections. It also covers local governance issues, policing, and calls for accountability in city investigations.
A fragmented editorial notes distrust of leadership as a revolt rises before Gen Harrison comments. It questions liquor and gambling law enforcement, mocks council behavior, and criticizes officials while urging action against gamblers.
A hodgepodge of anecdotes features Senator Burrows urging action before President McKinley, a naval captain’s sea voyage tales, Irish recruit mishaps aboard the Farral Jones, Hudson Maxim’s explosive cannon concept and skeptical banter, Dumas and a sleeping theater joke, Archibald Forbes on culture in West Chester, and a note on Doan’s Ointment for hives.
A stray collection of verse and desert-dry prose fragments. The speaker muses on spring as flowers and birds recur while a narrator recalls Mollie Gray from the long ago. Interwoven lines ponder marriage, pride, longing, and memory amid scattered pop culture references and a mention of the flag, the Kaiser, and a brief aside on temper.
Editorial excerpts reflect mixed views from several Indiana newspapers. Congressmen Crumpacker and Heatwole voted against taxing Puerto Rico, signaling bold conviction. Other items discuss railroad ideas for Indianapolis, Democratic stances on independence, and a Marion county quail possession ruling affecting hunters and businesses.
Mark Hambourgh, noted Russian pianist, thrilled Indianapolis at the Amphion concert in the German house Tuesday night. Reports of his great ability hold true as he delivered a superb program. Dames greeted him with lace handkerchiefs while he stood behind chairs in New York. Indianapolis organizers praised the Amphion club performers under director Oliver Willard Pierce.
Amusements note that James A. Herne's Hearte of Oak will be staged at Engilish's Wednesday night with a strong cast. Also Carmen remains one of the Grand's strongest attractions proving popular with audiences.
Julian Hawthorne denounces British actions in the Boer War, calling the army scum of British cities and praising burgher resolve. He argues Britain commits a grave crime against a vanishing people and accuses Europe and the United States of complicity, framing liberty as a tool of self-interest.
A compilation of editorials from several papers discussing Puerto Rico finances and attorney fees, McKinley era policy, and President Kruger's stubborn resistance. It notes treason between the president and republic ideals, while praising Littlefield for opposing the Puerto Rican bill.
In Elkhart on March 7 delegates to the Republican congressional convention renominated A. L. Brick unanimously though he was absent, sending a letter opposing trusts and supporting the administration. Jim Dodge was endorsed for governor amid talk of a resolution condemning Brick for Puerto Rico tariff votes. Nearby, in Peru a love feast preceded obvious renominating signals for Congressman Steele. In Sullivan John Cheney announced a bid for Congress in district 2, previously a gubernatorial candidate. The district 5 convention will meet in Greencastle May 15 amid a tangled situation.
Philadelphia March 17 Congress man A C Harmes representative from district 5 known as father of the house died Tuesday night in Germantown from kidney trouble He leaves a widow and five children.
Representative Frank W. Cushman of Washington becomes the House humorist nicknamed Abe Lincoln No. 2. Born May 8 1867 in Brighton Iowa county, he was barely 32 at election and among the youngest members of the body.
The ELES' annual Indianapolis lodge No 13 B P C E will present its twentieth annual entertainment at English's on March 9 and 10 with a Saturday matinee. Features include a male and female minstrel and a chorus of 40 voices. An extensive specialties program follows.
Washington March 7 the senate finance committee favorably acted on the name of ex congressman Bynum of Indiana for a general office amid routine committee action.
Incorporated notices show Shelbyville street railway heat light and power company with capital stock 25000 Citizens trust company Bedford capital stock 25000 Losantville manufacturing company capital stock 10000 to manufacture washing machines lawn and parlor swings hay rakes
The jury found James Fallon guilty of receiving stolen foods. Revival services are held nightly at Union Mission Church in Haughville. Rev James Dempster evangelist begins meetings Sunday at Moravian Church College Avenue and Twenty Fifth Street. A Young Women’s Club card party and dance is planned for March 12 at 25 E North Street. The New Telephone Company re elected A H Nordyke as president S P Sheerin as vp GM and secretary Harry B Gates as treasurer M B Wilson. old directors re-elected.
WIRE TIPS report potential strike by St Louis street car workers. Nethersole seeks a new jury in the Sapho case. Lord Pauncefote to remain in Washington. Cuban papers deny Havana uprising on election day. Hamburg chamber protests Germany meat bill. Uncle Sam's military expenses. Philippine costs from May 1898 to Nov 1809 total 48,098,060 dollars. Records say Adjt gen Corbin was not a coward and received two brevets from Gen Grant for gallant service.
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