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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1900
Page
4
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The fragmentary text accuses multiple Democrats of control, alleges Republicans on the police force, and claims the charter is undermined. It questions Mayor Taggart’s actions and impeachment, labeling him an untrustworthy political figure and urging a response to alleged violations of the charter and oath.
A New York Sun piece argues that trusts are a major factor in national affairs and should be condemned in the next campaign. The author predicts the next president will likely be elected on an anti trust platform, calling trusts a menace to government and urging their destruction.
A garbled but dense discussion with figures like Goebel and Tom Johnson touches on safety, police department reform, and rising public criticism. References to Goebel shooting, tax policy, elevated tracks, and editorials suggest a turbulent municipal climate and a push for accountability amid mayoral activity.
A collage of anecdotes shows officials rendered comical by rigid propriety. Lord Salisbury’s careless quick-change fashion and Senator Pettus’s grave manner provoke amused relief. A Kruger story and a Jesuit-like exchange in a Rocky Mountain camp add color to the portrait of public life.
Henry Macfarland notes Jesse Overstreet, Indiana congressman, gained national prominence for guiding the gold standard bill. At forty, he is praised for modesty, straightforward conduct, and effective leadership in finance debates, with future prospects including governor or senator. He lives in Indianapolis with his wife at the Normandie hotel and keeps a low, unshowy demeanor.
A fragmented poem and comic vignettes mix. The piece riffs on spring fever and imagined dramatic lines as characters chatter about love debt and social pretensions in a light satirical tone with quick dialogue scraps.
North side social club hosts a Friday card party. Mr and Mrs Robert Springsteen host a Dutch supper Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Charles Lawrence entertained Tuesday night. Miss Minnie Olin to host Thursday afternoon club. Mrs H M Smith travels to California for three months. Mrs Edward Gerrard to host Priscilla club Thursday afternoon. Miss Mary Wood Chase of Chicago gave the Matinee musicale recital Wednesday afternoon. Addison C Harris and Mrs Harris to spend the summer at their Indianapolis home.
The Sun publishes another letter from the so called burglar addressing the Stout murder. He questions police leads and mentions Indianapolis students, Sanford and Tulley, and Cincinnati authorities. He claims no facts but offers scorn for arrests and urges a fair probe in the ongoing case.
The dispute between Andrew Carnegie and Henry Frick has been amicably settled. Public attention on wealthy magnates wanes as the pair move on, leaving smaller investors like Schwab and others in the background. The press notes Carnegie’s reluctance to reveal true wealth and dislikes publicity surrounding millionaire status.
The State presses mock political commentary noting alleged misrepresentations in Congress and criticism of candidates such as John L. Griffiths and Beveridge. It parodies reactions to Puerto Rico policy and McKinley’s renomination while referencing Rev Sheldon’s brief newspaper run and a Puerto Rico free trade debate.
The Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite conferred council degrees on candidates at 2 p.m. Wednesday. A banquet for nearly 800 members was scheduled for 5 p.m. The seventeenth and eighteenth degrees or Rosecroix were to be conferred Wednesday night and candidates would not become members until the Consistory degree was bestowed.
John J. Barnes United States consul at Cologne Germany died there on Tuesday. He had served as consul for one year at Chemnitz during Harrison's presidency.
An advertisement claims Dr Bull’s Con Syrup will positively cure croup and notes a home desolated by the loss of a dear child which could have been saved by this remedy.
Purdue pharmaceutical class to graduate on March 28. G A R seeks 200 dollars for Decoration Day expenses. Rockwood to build a 15000 dollar factory at English Ave and State St. Marion Clark seeks Democratic trusteeship for Wayne township district 3. Indiana Reformatories discharges Elbert Fagen, Rockport, jailed since 1897 for grand larceny. McLeary and King indicted for liquor law violations. Wayne township Republicans to nominate trustees assessors advisory board members and road supervisors at No 6 schoolhouse. G A R encampment committees name officers for Indianapolis event in May. Christian Endeavor mass meeting at Seventh Presbyterian Church features talks by James Miller and Rev C Rowlison and Rev A I.
The dispatch notes Gen. Lew Wallace being “loaded” and questions what he carries, implying not intellect but opposition to imperialism. The remark contrasts with sources noting friction over tariffs and party shifts, reflecting press jests about political stances and loaded rhetoric.
Factory inspector McAbee investigated the Anthony Delaware County boiler blast that killed four men. The blast hurled debris across over 30 acres. He found the cause was a failing water pump and the engineer restarting repairs without cooling the fire. The engineer was new.
Judge Chetlain grants a divorce to Mrs Winifred B against Frank H Cooper of Siegel Cooper & Co amid cruelty charges. The decree awards alimony in secured notes to be fixed by agreement, replacing traditional cash support.
Isaac T. Hedges of Indianapolis has been paroled by Governor Mount from the reform school term for six months of good behavior. His wife and three children face near destitution as he serves a forgery sentence. The text notes the harsh toll of the punishment and its impact on the family.
Atlanta March 28 Hoke Smith former secretary of the interior for Grover Cleveland will quit public life and focus on law He has sold his newspaper property the Journal to a syndicate for the venture leaving politics for a private career
An intercepted report from Washington indicates Secretary Root issued an order on March 2 authorizing the division of Phi. Details remain sparse in the fragment.
Fragmentary notes show Gen Otis retaining supreme command while Gen MacArthur Bates and Kobbe are named and Col Hughes mentioned. A stray quote praises a remedy for bowel troubles and a misread name salt druggists appear in the garbled text.
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