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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1902
Page
4
The Sun questions the fate of a proposed legal challenge to alleged violations in ward 7 at the recent primary. It urges punishment for offenses at the polls and notes Republicans pledged against gas meters while council members debate the issue, accusing officials of broken contracts and odd behavior in Indianapolis city government.
The piece argues whether the Board of Works will favor the Indianapolis street railway or act as a public servant, deciding how interurban entry should be handled. It critiques municipal independence and public health planning while referencing Beaucaire and local figures, ending with a jab at Gen. Miles.
The Journa argues the antimeter people should offer more than harsh names. It claims the Republican platform from the recent city election is a better alternative, urging readers to read and study it rather than engage in name calling.
A reader complains about calls for action against the Indianapolis baseball team and questions whether enough is being done. The remark suggests frustration with the team’s handling and asks why more is not being done.
Andy Carnegie talks about buying a string of newspapers, saying the claim that he agreed for gold remains unrefuted and is presented as positive proof in his defense.
The United States signals it will not revert to past aggressive tactics in response to threats. Officials argue strategies should adapt to current challenges while maintaining deterrence and alliance commitments. Public opinion divides on whether restraint compromises security.
Light rain refreshed city streets as the administration touted improvements and praised the cleanup as a point of pride for the community.
A writer notes a city trait of Indianapolis residents who readily help strangers by locating addresses and guiding visitors. The piece praises the habit as a distinction, attributing it to close neighborly ties and polite, helpful conduct among locals. C. A. Wilson signs the commentary.
A collage of clipped quotes from multiple papers mocks political themes and leaders. It cites the Spirit of the State, a Republican platform against trusts, J Sterling Morton, and reflections on friendship and power, with disparaging takes on political life and regulation.
The note details Karl Schneider and spouse planning a 20 month Europe voyage. It mentions a Ladies Society party of the Mann erchor, engagements between Miss Mary Fitch Sewall and George B Elliott, a June wedding, a Flower mission vaudeville for Eleanor hospital, Maj Gen Fitzhugh Lee entertained at dinner, Gov Durbin as guest, Mrs N F Dalton and daughter back from New Orleans, and the marriage of Elia Dorothea Van Camp to John Taylor Martindale with a 8 p m service and reception on N Delaware Ave.
The article notes that elegance comes from simplicity and warns against over elaboration. It highlights Gibson style for girls and adults, lace bows on hats, sash varieties, and revived blouse and sleeve details. Finishing touches like tucks, fringe ends, and tulle neckties with rosettes define current fashion, urging adoption of revived empire or Louis XIII styles.
Dotted effects dominate new parasols with borders tucked or plain. Persian stripe tucked borders explore white and color. Ebony carved handles with silk coverings and silver-tipped ribs showcase chic, novel sun shades alongside smart parasol designs and accessories.
The piece weaves proverbs on wisdom, patience, and virtue from a river of time, urging restraint and truth in action. It cites John Boyle O’Reilly and ends with a poem about a wild rose, reflecting on love and fleeting life. The Rochester Post-Express is cited as the source.
A collection of traditional baking instructions detailing dough making with flour yeast potatoes butter and sugar. It covers overnight rising methods for light breadlike shapes then quick oven bakes for Scotch shortbreads and fruit shortcakes with butter egg sugar and rice flour variations. Includes process steps and finish with warm serving notes.
A roundup of witty remarks and brief items from various papers. Includes Senator Sorghum praising music, social contrasts over dining manners, a Sunday school tale about God's powers, jokes on coffee and poultry, a Hungarian wedding note, a building name quip, and light snippets from Town Topics.
A diverse set of aphorisms critiques virtue and hypocrisy. It contrasts idle behavior and danger, notes the dangers of habit and platitudes, and comments on gender roles, matrimony, and social pretensions with sharp irony and wit.
Airy fabrics dominate the silk world with Pongee craze and Jace stripes paired with stand-out cords. White vogue persists and forty-inch lawns sell quickly for versatile cutting. Forward shirt-waist suits embody smart style for cool or rainy day outings, while delicate Dolly Varden prints promise charming summer costumes.
The New York Commercial Advertiser notes straw, once a simple hat material, now stands alone to form hats, trims, cabochons, rosettes, and bows. It cites examples of hats with straw roses and straw leaves, calling this a shift from utility to style driven by Madame La Mode, with no limit to future promotions.
Gen Fitzhugh Lee discusses Cuba in war and peace at Englien's with large advance seat sales. Holden company performs Over the Sea at the Park, boxing contests at 8 15, and Empire listings show a lively start to the week with a strong audience turnout.
James Ashman of Cincinnati killed himself at the Occidental hotel by carbolic acid on Saturday. Relatives moved his remains to Cincinnati early Sunday. He had recently arrived from Indianapolis and registered at the hotel. He was two years old and appeared troubled but continued his routines until death.
Emma Twine, 26, colored, living at 913 EB Washington Street, attempted suicide by morphine Sunday afternoon but was saved by prompt medical attention. Authorities note trouble with her husband as the cause. Indianapolis papers rant about their baseball club amid wild fan reactions. Knightstown Sun.
An advertisement-style testimonial from Woodstock Alabama praising Hood’s Sarsaparilla as a blood purifier. It claims the tonic prevents biliousness dyspepsia constipation kidney complaint rheumatism catarrh nervousness weakness faintness pimples and eruptions and improves vitality. W P Keeton credits relief after one bottle and full restoration after a second.
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