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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1901
Page
4
Published daily except Sunday in the Sun Building at 143 and 25 East Ohio Street with temporary offices on Ohio Street. Readers urged to notify the office if delivery is interrupted and offered subscription rates for in city and outside city.
The obituary honors Benjamin Harrison praising his legal prowess as king of the American bar and top public speaker. It lauds his principled stance against politically entangling promises and his calm, decisive leadership in law and war, noting his sudden rescue of Hooker and lasting impact on the republic.
The text alleges police tolerated Bi Tron’s gambling house for at least a year and cites Deputy Prosecutor Benedic urging police action against him. It references campaign funds, Texas lynching rumors, and calls for open investigations, with remarks on mayoral fairness and Board sessions.
An editorial scolds a rifle purchase for jail guard duty as a poor expense and fears corruption among county officials. It celebrates Gen Harrison’s death, critiques Senator Joss and primary reform, and mocks political deceit. It also notes Boer War updates and criticizes the Board of Safety on open conduct and fire engine purchases.
A collection of Parisian and American vignettes unfolds from bustling cities. A British aristocrat boasting titles misreads a New York landscape while a cash-strapped salesman in a balloon ascent delivers a sharp quip. Other anecdotes feature a Scots minister and Senator Cockrell seeking precise meals and manners in public life.
A hostess asks Mrs Blank about the Milky Way and a guest laments forgotten cosmic knowledge. The exchange ends with a jibe about being removed from a visiting list, highlighting social snub.
A playful party game ends with a blindfolded guest pegging a tail on Mr Cholly. Molly, a lively guest, adds humor as the group laughs at the unexpected result.
An exchange reveals Mrs Gary expected a postman with a letter. She was found in the kitchen and only opened the door when the caller announced himself, remarking that the conditions were unfavorable.
A whispered tale suggests JT criticized Jackson as too old to buy gold bricks. The exchange hints Jackson never purchased such bricks and notes he reportedly paid $10,000 for the brick house he owns.
A manufacturer and a solicitor clash over advertising profits and popular novels. The solicitor extols colonial tales while the manufacturer, blushing, concedes the impact and signs a $25,000 contract after calm deliberation.
A compact survey traces how famed authors earned initial money long before fame. It cites Marion Crawford, Conan Doyle, Sarah Grand, H. G. Wells, Rider Haggard, and Lew Wallace, plus notes on Scott's Waverley title origin and Moor Park connections near Waverley Abbey.
The passages show mixed editorial quips on the canal treaty and Britain’s stance, Tolstoi’s stage plans, Democratic leadership critique, and Denmark’s possible sale of islands. References include Detroit Free Press Minneapolis Times and Chicago News, reflecting period views on policy, leadership, and real estate influence.
George Pflenger a Nebraskan farmer who after years of insanity vows never to speak again uttered no word as he leapt into flames during a penitentiary fire. He was convicted of murder in 1892 and had repeatedly refused to speak.
The Bernhardt Coquelin engagement at Englishs next Tuesday marks a likely farewell tour for the French actress with a French language production. Grace Von Studdiford, famed from the Bostonians, heads the Grand Dill next week. Various acts including Sydney Drew, Davis and McCauley, Oriska Worden, Adele Francis, Vira Rial, Dorothy Neville, and others fill the program. Alice in Wonderland requires 250 children. the Park theater hosts Harry Glazier’s Inc three musketeers. A mandolin and banjo festival led by Samuel Siegel comes to Tomlinson hall Friday. Empire presents Victoria burlesquers. Sousa concert tickets on sale at Park theater for Monday.
Mrs Carrie Nation traveled to Kansas City to stump for U S G Hughes the prohibition candidate for mayor. Four men tied to the Millwood raid in which Rosa Hudson was killed were bound over for trial.
Mary Kelly 67 died at 11 p m Wednesday at her home on South Illinois Street from apoplexy. She suffered earlier light attacks over several years. She is mother of Jeremiah Kelly a clerk in the Board of Works office. She belonged to St John Church Living Rosary and Altar societies.
Mexico City reports from the Mexican Herald editor deny sensational claims about President Diaz health. The Chicago Tribune notes the Mexican Herald dispatch asserts there is no truth to the rumors and dismisses them as unfounded.
The social page notes Mr and Mrs George A Gay returning from New York. Mrs Howard A Benton hosts a card party next Tuesday and Mr and Mrs J W Cooper host one this Saturday. Miss Kate Ward visits sister Mrs McGrath in Lafayette. Mr and Mrs Harry Smith entertain about 60 friends Wednesday night at their Greensburg home on North Alabama Street. The marriage of Miss Amanda McCoy of Clarksburg to Clyde Ketcham occurred Wednesday at the bride s home with Rev McMichael of Cleveland officiating. The musical committee hosted a Wednesday event for the choir and new organist Leo Riggs. rooms were prettily decorated.
An old advertisement promotes Cas carets Candy Cathartic as a liver aid. It claims lazy livers cause most deaths and urges readers to purchase the product at drugstores for a price noted as 1Qc .25 or 60c.
A collection of editorials attacks reforms and prohibition politics, denounces a state reformatory closure, and critiques Gov. Durbin and President McKinley. It cites alleged hazing at West Point and rebukes presidential access, portraying partisan tensions across Indiana papers.
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