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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1902
Page
4
The city will be consulted on the gas meter issue as Mayor Bookwalter voices public input amid proposals from gas companies to abandon bulk pricing and switch to meter measurement at over twice the city rate. The piece criticizes officials’ lack of public involvement and warns of potential consequences if plans proceed.
A London paper concedes that neither side can dislodge the other in South Africa, describing the stalemate as the English forcing a metaphorical nose into the Boers mouth and holding firm. The text also notes a stone bridge will be built over the river at Washington Street, suggesting no alternative material would be reasonable for that location.
Harry Negley pledges to learn residents’ wishes and govern accordingly. A Monday secret session with the board of works and engineer Nelson discussed handicapping interurbans, weighing what the street railway company wants versus city aims. Campaign blotter costs cited at 42.50, with questions about others’ expenses.
The remarks suggest Cuban authorities levied taxes or fines on Neely, Rathbone, and Reeves to raise funds. The statement urges Congress to recognize Cuba’s financial concerns and respond accordingly.
The statement frames the party as prioritizing internal affairs over public issues, suggesting Bryan must be sidelined first before policy matters are addressed. It implies strategic focus on leadership consolidation within the Democratic ranks before outlining agenda items.
The report notes that current measures on Cuban reciprocity stand at roughly 20 percent. It highlights ongoing debates over trade terms, potential policy shifts, and the impact on bilateral commerce with Cuba.
A set of satirical puns from Liberty Review Marion Chronicle Delphi Times and Knightstown Journal. Topics include economy education rising brown sugar maple molasses floods tools and a general Miles army clique critique. The items reflect period voice and editorial humor with named papers cited.
Reading notes describe Miss Gould with circled black rose hat decorations in green silk and maline, pink rose borders, or tiny ostrich feather edges. Mme Sembrich owns an autograph album of Europe’s famed artists and valuable watercolors. Mrs. Florence O Bauer, nurse, earns Maltese cross for staying in quarantine during pneumonia and smallpox. Mrs. Arthur Cadogan, viceroy of Ireland sister-in-law, keeps a nine foot python as a pet, noted for fearless loyalty to her.
A collage of quips and lines from periodicals shows couples discussing marriage, fate, and jokes about love. A hunter calmly watches a rabbit in a log, while a bystander asks what comes next as the inevitable outcome looms.
Poem dated from Prince Henry's Deutschland voyage recalls sailing life at sea. The writer contrasts the strenuous life with peace aboard ship and references the stars stripes and U S imagery as the voyage subsides.
A lyrical reflection from the Atlanta Constitution on preferring rough weather to heat and cold. The speaker jokes he is born to growl at climate and would continue grumbling through life and heaven, even in glory, while meeting friends and foes along the way.
Albany Telegram quotes Mabel asking the difference between a clock and herself. The speaker replies that love prompts powers to perform tasks while a clock reminds us of hours you cause us to forget.
A brief verse notes a husband recalling his wife’s youth and hair and then admires her silver gray hair as a deeper beauty. The speaker sees transformed beauty through time, contrasting gold with silver gray. Published in Chamber's Journal.
A collection of humorous exchanges from senators and readers across newspapers. Burrows and Penrose banter over direct voting, a Dublin style conundrum about a barking stork, Berkshire lovers in awkward courtship, and a Pennsylvania Dutch tale of obedience. A Noahs Ark joke ends with a boy misnaming items in bottles.
The Indianapolis Sun announces it has appointed an attorney to represent defendants who cannot afford defense in police court. The move aims to expose and curb so called ghoul solicitors who prey on arraigned victims, demanding cash or valuables for questionable leniency. The Lafayette Courier approves the newspaper’s humanitarian step as a commendable public service.
Count M. Matsukata and party arrived in Victoria from Japan. He denies any intent to negotiate a national loan and states that Japan does not need a loan at this time.
Alma-Bromo Salt from Alma Michigan mineral spring claims speedy permanent cure for constipation and related stomach liver kidney and nervous issues. Tonic and nerving drink pleases taste, cleanses bowels, strengthens brain and nerves. Sold by druggists at 50 cents a bottle. Send postal card request for trial bottle to Michigan Drug Co Detroit Michigan.
Dusting is often misdone and merely shifts dust. Use two cloths in each hand to wipe and prevent marks, shake cloths out window, then polish. Brush and dust cushions first, rub logs and spindles with both cloths to brighten all sides and save time. Also notes political jabs about Bryan and Cleveland from the South Bend Tribune.
Remain quietly at home and take Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as directed for a swift recovery. The remedy counteracts any tendency of the grip to result in pneumonia, the serious danger. Among tens of thousands who have used it, not one reported a non recovery. available at all druggists.
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