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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1900
Page
4
A collection of brief quotes from multiple papers comments on politics crime literacy and education. Highlights include a dig at Teller Alverd for nerve an argument about beer at a women’s meeting a statistic on mail misaddressed items illiteracy in Porto Rico and rising school enrollment across 80 schools and 36 000 pupils on the island.
The piece rails at Bryan and the Populists after repeated nominations, accusing them of imperialism and anti business tactics. It questions whether popocrats will heed the rank and file or yield to Altgeld Tillman and Croker influences. It predicts anxiety for Hannaism opponents.
Patrolman Green faces renewed scrutiny amid accusations of corruption and shielding misdeeds in the Polster and Taggart network. The saloon ties, boosted by a voter bloc, are linked to a long history of political protection and coerced silence, with Green’s actions prompting questions about discipline and accountability.
In a sharp party split Frank Burke faces a symbolic burial as rivals led by Taggart and Morss shed crocodile tears at his grave. The scene signals deep divisions within the party and a staged farewell to Burke.
The Sun reports that as of 10 a m Wednesday no forts contracts existed amid calls over suppressing hunger and political upheaval. It notes Bryan’s use of monsters, condemns garbling Lincoln, and claims voters back the American soldier. It laments yellowism, Aunties’ knitting, and Washington’s government, while mentioning Atkinson Pettigrew Aguinaldo Benedict Arnold and a political shift in streetcar service.
A Cape Town Telephone poem posits a dying Boer voice amid war fatigue. It recalls battles at Bronkhorstspruit and Majuba, then foretells red coats joining new foes from Canada India and Australia. The speaker laments old faiths and orders giving way to a changed world.
Hotel business was poor on Tuesday while Y M C A finances improved for the season. Horace Mann a 49 year old street car conductor died. All Broad Ripple institutions closed for diphtheria. An oyster supper is planned at Pierson's hall. Indianapolis recruiters report a slow enlistment. Col Fleet Culver allows suspended students to return if parents petition. Rev Alexander Urquhart resigns to move to Escanaba. Illinois magnates to fund hoisting engineers. Railroad travel lighter than any day this year. Mrs May Wright Sewall to speak at Minneapolis meeting. Leon Bailey bruised after a fall entering his carriage. Hartwig Bailey home move and relic sale planned. D M West died after a fall from engine.
The St Paul Dispatch warns Democrats against interpreting the Beveridge Marconi system, calling it in good condition and not prone to fear mongering about a "physical low mood."
The article details Joseph Houston’s claimed 3000 raccoons killed over 50 years on a Maine farm, his captivity breeding of coons, and large night hauls. It also reports bear sightings in Center County Pennsylvania amid drought, and Maine gun club duck bags and hunting accident concerns.
A collection of editorial quips from various papers comments on national politics. Louder calls for broader reform critique of Tammany methods and party dependence. Manila reports claim Aguinaldo killed again sparking Luzon skirmishes. China suggests doubling maritime duties to pay indemnities and broader press reflections on campaign conduct.
The week presents The house that Jack built a Broadhurst farce with constant laughs at English's Friday and Saturday. Modjeska revives King John Wednesday night at Englishe s marking a 27 year absence. Wednesday matinee shows Marie Stuart. Diplomacy shines at the Grand with Hardee Kirkland dominant. Hyde's big attraction likely to be missed for a long time. crowds fill the Park.
A New York mother reports scrofula sores covering her daughter's face and head healed after one bottle and remission after finishing the tonic. She notes no return of the disease and praises the treatment from Hood's Sarsaparilla.
An 19th century ad touts Heed’s Sarsaparilia as a cure all and claims the product keeps its promise. The text implies a druggist affiliation and promises relief from general ailments.
A Propylaeum card party on November 12 benefits the Girls' Industrial School. Daily Flower Mission fair lunchs. Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Harris depart for New York and then Austria on November 17. Mrs. A. B. Mansur and Mrs. Clarence Wulsin with children sail abroad November 17 for two years. Mrs. George P. Meier hosted a party for Miss Koons of Muncie. An Eastern Star November birthday party is set for Thursday night at Masonic Hall. Dyspepsia relief via Hood’s Sarsaparilla.
Fragmentary quote about enjoying life and sleep appears in a sentimental snippet. The text references rest, time, and personal reflection but lacks full context or clear event details.
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