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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1900
Page
4
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A fragmented civic debate accuses druggists grocers and officials of evading responsibility while urging strict law enforcement. Critics say prosecutors must apply the law impartially and public bodies should disclose charter violations and police and fire force details to restore trust amid rising suspicions.
Ainslee's Magazine calls McKinley a congressional president reoriented by Congress, suggesting he is led by it rather than leading. The piece critiques Louisville Christian Endeavor unions rejecting distiller contributions for a playground fund and comments on gas quality in Indianapolis, public works plans, and police performance.
The article praises Senator Beveridge's stand in Congress for free trade and Indiana sentiment amid strong opposition. It notes his wife Mrs Beveridge's illness, his and Indiana's support, and critiques local leadership over a water mains proposal, calling out guileless Tom.
Awheel he rode with the maiden amid toil and strife on many courses. The maid notes riders burn through life while a burglar bursts into the parlor and the couple debate doing something out of the ordinary despite jokes.
In O14 Kentucky conversations mix humor and weather as April and May bring warmer days. Residents like Roxy McDaniel and Jim Parks trade quips about speaking up and being better off. A playful exchange contrasts slang with refined remarks while imagery of spring and fashion fills the scene.
A chaplain reports five days of relentless shelling from Saturday to Wednesday with heavy losses and many buried, describing a grim scene of dead, wounded, and sleeping soldiers amid a brutal mountain plateau battle. General Botha initially blocked burials as Boers appeared at dawn, while Sir George White’s Cape dispatches reveal a fearsome trap and harsh lessons of warfare.
A collage notes various editorials paralleling 1900 campaign tensions. References to Harrison McKinley Beveridge Fairbanks Beveridge and Brick appear, contrasting Republican views, free trade across Puerto Rico, and Indiana sentiment. The items mix satire and opinion from multiple newspapers.
The Philharmonic string quartet presents its first chamber concert on Wednesday April 4 at the Propylaeum featuring Beethoven quartet No 4 and Grieg in G minor. Performers include Hugh McGibery first violin Miss Bertha Schellschmidt second violin Rudolf Koster viola Adolph Schellschmidt cello and Elizabeth Sawyers piano recently returned from Berlin as a pupil of Dreyschock.
Executive committee of the G A R encampment of Indiana met Monday to review subcommittee reports. Gen Carnahan announced Col Harry B. Smith named chief of staff and Lieut G W Powell as adjutant general. Col J T Barnett to lead organizations outside the G A R and Col I N Walker invited national G A R officers. Capt W H Armstrong set campfires at Plymouth church Tomlinson hall and Fletcher place church.
Monday arrests report several druggists and a grocer charged with liquor law violations. Bonds posted by William C. Roberts Jas C Mead Charles Lohrmann William H Baird Wm H Hickey Maurice Schwartz and William L Kerch with locations listed at S01 N Illinois St 1324 N Capitol Ave Talbott Ave and Twenty second St 701 Indiana Ave and other addresses. Three indictments cited against the group.
A garbled OCR fragment hints at a headline about photographs by That Ponder, possibly praising quality. Reads as an old newspaper snippet with unclear context and is not fully legible.
Senator Beveridge describes a wealthy American society man who enlisted in Cuba and rose to officer rank. After Santiago’s capitulation his health declined but he sought further combat in Luzon wearing khaki and leading scouting parties. He once charged 60 Filipino soldiers and captured four, then moved on in search of more war.
Julian Ralph extols volunteers in Cuba and Modder river days noting British sign of reform. He compares New Zealanders Australians and Canadians to American scouts and rough riders, praising relaxed uniforms, slouch hats, and lighter gear as common sense changes sweeping the British army.
A magazine roundup recounts mining legends from Kellogg and O'Rourke chasing the Bunker Hill and O Sullivan mines with Peck winning an interest after a jackass staking dispute. It notes the mines later sold for vast sums and mentions Kellogg’s retirement and Oregon meadow life. The piece also cites jokes about a humorist’s retirement inspiring a song and a Chicago cleric tale about jealousy and reconciliation.
The piece surveys touching memorials to Nelson in St Pauls and recalls Beecher and Downing theater roles. It details the Grand and Empire theater shows Camille and Three of a Kind, praising some performers while noting flaws, and previews further matinees and engagements.
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