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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1900
Page
4
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A vivid political diatribe urges the Democratic Party to abandon Bryanism seen as a morbid disease. It advocates purgation and reform toward David B. Hill as a safer, more sensible platform, arguing the party must bury eight-year records and return to healthier leadership.
The output bundles a firing line of 1890s era political squabbles. It notes Bryan’s resistance to party reform, Croker’s New York setback, and editorials about imperialism and reorganization. Mentions Parks Martin, David B. Hill, Indiana Democrats, and Kern.
The Clay County result echoes 1896 by a slim plurality amid mining voters, signaling Bryan’s discredit and voter shift from McKinley. The Marion county ring escaped loss with Overstreet’s ticket, while Massachusetts ironies and prophecies color the political mood. Tom Taggart’s future role looms as gold Democrats shape power.
A New York Sun summary recalls 1861 efforts to save Kentucky by authorizing Harlan to recruit local leaders as federal officers. Young lawyers doctors and clergy were invited to consult. many accepted commissions and wore uniforms publicly, boosting Union sentiment as election pressures mounted. The piece notes the prevalence of colonels in society.
A portrait tale shows Mr. Rhodes insisting on a full-face painting, revealing his shy nature beneath roughness. Li Hung Chang is praised as a world-class statesman, comparing him to Bismarck and Grant, with notes on China and foreign policy. Dumas and Maron anecdote ends with Dumas’s sharp rebuff over autograph vanity.
A local advertisement urges readers to visit Mahomey’s at 249 Massachusetts Avenue for cheap skirt boxes and promotes Dr. Bull’s Cough Syrup as the best remedy for asthma related coughing. The copy claims physicians recommend the genuine product.
Full regular dinner and business men's lunch offered at St. Charles hotel run by Chas Muellerschoen opposite Union Station. D & W Sleeping and Chair Cars run between Indianapolis and Quincy. UL imported frankfurters with sauerkraut and Dutch lunch available to order at Monninger's on Ohio and Illinois streets.
Clark 116 N Til st offers photographs at low prices. An old nurse praises Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup for teething children, claiming soothing gums easing pain and diarrhoea relief. Cabinets priced at 1.00 per dozen, cor Delaware and Obiocsts.
Modjeska drew a sizable audience Wednesday night in Indianapolis with a lavish revival of King John not seen locally for years. Lady Constance gave a tragic turn to the production and received strong applause for the cast including R. D. McLean Odette Tyler. Next showings include Broadhurst farce The house that Jack built and other entertainments at English's and the Grand.
Emmett Sering, a Democrat, rode a mule from his West Indianapolis business to Circle after a bet with William Nicholas. Work begins Thursday to extend the Indianapolis Greenwood Franklin electric road from Greenwood to Franklin due to Republican victory. U S district attorney Lafollette and Secret Service officer Hall traveled to Lafayette to prosecute the Robert C. McKee family for counterfeiting coins since July. School No 3 was named after Catherine Merrill with remarks by Sloan Kendall and John L Griffiths. Wills probate note: Adolph Otto leaves all to wife with no debt payments. Sarah Kinder and other families designated heirs. Jacob Fritz leaves property to wife Josepha Fritz.
A collage of editorial quips on voting, leadership, trust, and public judgment. Notable lines reference Grover Cleveland, civic conscience, trust in the people, post election contention, and remarks on constitutional knowledge.
Miss Alice Smith and Algie P. Gulick wed at the Smith home on Broadway with white mull attire. Miss Florence McConnell and Russell T. McFall married at the bride’s home on North Alabama with palms and white chrysanthemums. Katharine Gowden and Clare G. Cameron wed at the bride’s home on East Tenth Street in green and white decor. Sue Fluber served as maid of honor with James Allison as best man.
William Caldwell a Susquehanna county Democrat was formally interred after a bet liquidation. Friends gathered at his Caldwell home as crepe and a coffin marked the funeral scene. In a drizzling rain the party walked to a nearby woods grave where the coffin was lowered. Caldwell spoke of his uneasy feeling during the prior day and resurfaced after the burial.
A collage of editorial comments from Indiana newspapers laments voting errors and election mood. Writers warn about ballot confusion, applaud open Mills, and hope for peaceful prosperity regardless of outcome.
Indianapolis reader W A Roberts states long standing back pain and kidney discomfort improved after using Doan's Kidney Pills. He recalls trying many remedies before purchasing at Henry Hater's drug store and notes relief followed by normal kidney secretions. Sold for 60 cents per box by Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
Reports to the State health board show decreases in typhoid fever tonsillitis rheumatism scarlet fever diphtheria croup pneumonia pleurisy influenza and whooping cough. Diarrhea dysentery cholera infantum inflammation of the bowels cholera morbus and meningitis rose in September. Fourteen new smallpox cases were recorded.
Marion County commissioners awarded bridge contracts listing substructure and superstructure work for several bridges. Bueh Run Bridge Lafayette Road substructure to William Fife for 890 dollars and superstructure to Lafayette Bridge Company for 785 dollars. Indian Creek Ridge Oakland Road substructure to Tigerdore Eck & Co. for 612 dollars and superstructure to Lafayette Bridge Company for 793 dollars. Indian Creek Bridge Indian Creek Road substructure to H. W. Tielking for 442 dollars and superstructure to Indianapolis Bridge Company for 87 dollars. Indian Creek Bridge Hickory Road substructure to H. W. Tielking for 500 dollars and superstructure to Indianapolis Bridge Company for 587 dollars.
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