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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1901
Page
4
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The Sun argues Attorney Duncan should keep Shelby county funds, not let officers steal. Taxpayers object to 1780 dollars paid for prosecuting Ed Ray, whose conviction is celebrated as a step toward right living. It criticizes vehicle taxes on roads, bicycle levies, and calls for reform while naming local figures and moral concerns.
The writer urges protection for President McKinley during the funeral and calls for a Harrison statue for Indiana. They speculate on a grand jury expanding its scope, question railroad bribery charges, note vanishing fence signs on Ohio and Pennsylvania streets, and condemn after hours bartender violence tied to saloon laws.
The article recounts St. Patrick’s era, birth debated between France and Scotland, and his Briton-Homan identity. It covers his capture in Ireland, missionary work, ordination, opposition, and reform, including founding sees at Armagh, converting kings, establishing monasteries, and miracles. It notes legends of shamrock, venom repulsion, and his burial at Down plus poetic tribute to Erin.
Local observers question discipline for members of the Columbia club after legislative session. Rumors swirl about an urgent plumbing ordinance and the slow progress of the soldiers’ monument. Officials discuss rifle funding for the sheriff and the courthouse elevator demand while the Board of Safety appears inactive regarding the Tanzy case.
A fragment from a comedy piece features a narrator about Millicent and a mocked crime scene. It includes lines about a street fakir hired to deter a mob and a boastful impassioned monologue about love and possession.
The dignified and famous former struggling writer accepts praise and says his works are now read. A champagne soaked canning factory owner interrupts with a loud laugh and shouts that the factory is his.
Mr Stocksand warns against marriage as he suspects the suitor wants money. Miss Stocksand responds with enthusiasm, insisting the man is worth every cent. The exchange reveals a clash between prudence and romantic idealism in a domestic scene.
A poetic duel between the north wind sleet and snow and the south wind rain ends as May’s sun breaks through in gilded armor. The elements battle back and forth until a blue bird declares victory, signaling the arrival of spring. EDWARD SINGER
Analysis notes how Indiana papers praise or critique state figures and events. Mentions Gen Harrison, Tom Taggart, Indiana legislature, and Bryan McKinley coverage across multiple hometown journals. Emphasizes editorial tone and perceived political biases shaping public discourse.
London reports the duke of Cornwall will honor many Canadians with knighthood, ensuring no Canadian politician of note will lack a distinguished title.
An advertisement asserts local applications cannot cure catarrh, claiming the disease is blood based. It promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure as an internal treatment that purifies blood and cleanses mucous surfaces, allegedly prescribed by leading physicians and a genuine prescription.
A chorus of Indiana officials and legal figures praised Gen. William Henry Harrison following his death. Quotes hail his intellect, prosecutorial skill, and influence while noting the public sorrow and the press coverage of the event.
A mandolin society in Indianapolis held a first program at Tomlinson hall Friday night. Samuel Siegel and Johnson Bane impressed with classical and popular pieces, some of their own compositions. J. B. Cameron directed, Joseph Joiner accompanied, and Lula Fisher sang. The Wulschner music company backed the enterprise.
A horse and delivery wagon belonging to the World’s Fair company were stolen Friday evening in front of a house on Indianapolis Avenue. The driver left to enter a house, returning about twenty minutes later to find both missing. No trace has been found and the company has offered a reward for the rig’s return.
Miss Anna Gould returns from Michigan City and many locals travel to and from towns like Morristown Lafayette Muncie Farmland and Chicago. Social events include a Mannerchor card party a dance at Brenneke's academy a late February euchre shift and a Girls Industrial School sale social plus a Mother Goose tableaux at the YWCA.
The Delaware street school house No 2 at Wal nut street was renamed Friday night by the school board to Benjamin Harrison school. Commissioner Sweeney led a unanimous resolution praising Gen Harrison for his friendship toward education and his support of educational efforts.
Mamie Paige lies critically ill with pneumonia after an assault. If she dies, Abbott Gleason and Patterson, boys under arrest, could face murder or manslaughter charges for maltreatment in a New York incident reported March 16.
Columbia club rooms are filled for Gen Harrison's funeral with visiting delegates. Butler's debaters Orval Mehring Geo W Kern and Chas McElroy face DePauw on April 12. Board of children's guardians suspends further officer investigation until regular Saturday meeting. Harry S Moore named major and surgeon of volunteers with service in Spanish American War and Philippines. Boston W Smith to lead Sunday school service at First Baptist. he oversees the chapel car system. Next week hosts daily meetings after school. About 800 attend Scottish rite reception at the temple. banquet closes program with music and recitations from local performers.
Pantoran races closed Friday and Ingle side opens for a 36 day meet. Pitcher Lewis of Boston is out with final statement he will not play this year. Jessie Opel, 15, Jefferson City Missouri, burned to death while curling her hair. The Anglo American zinc and lead company incorporated at Dover Delaware Friday with capital of 7 million dollars. Big dry goods firm Gavigan Parmelee Whitney Cleveland in hands of a receiver owing 100000. Henry C Dorris a member of Quantrell's guerrillas died by his own revolver Friday in Alamosa Colorado. John T Brush in Cincinnati denies quitting the game and the Commercial Tribune story. At Berea Ohio a man demanded money from Gustav Kalachowski's home saying he would kill the baby. mother paid 4 dollars. Kalachowski was away. A Cuban relations committee scheme to ask the U S Supreme Court to pass upon the Platt amendment and its conflict with the 1898 joint resolution. Hoosier buyers at Lackey horse sale Friday include W A Simonds Anderson Little Ben 231644 500 Nurse A trotter 2 2114 Jas P Reyes Shelbyville 1200 Madge and Nina Lee Highland Park pair of trotters Blair and Baker Indianapolis 690.
A compact rundown of Sunday worship times across several churches. First Baptist led by Rev. T. J. Villers offers 11 am and 7 30 pm services, with other churches including Central Christian, Plymouth Congregational, Christ and St Pauls Episcopal, Central Ave M E, Meridian St M E, Roberts Park M E, Second Presbyterian and Mayer Chapel, each providing morning and evening attendance slots or one service.
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