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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1900
Page
4
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John W. Kern blindsides readers with a vitriolic broadside after defeat, denouncing the so called independent press and asserting press bribery by Mark Hanna. He scorns the verdict and hints at political reinvention while slamming Indianapolis papers for past favors and calling their integrity into question.
Democratic reformers who oppose Bryan in the recent campaign express willingness to back Olney Hill & Co. despite Olney and Hill’s opposition in 1896. The piece notes how popocrats march behind past opponents yet oppose the 1900 bolters, with Dickinson Cleveland Frenzel briefly outside the core.
The writer attacks John W. Kern from the Sentinel office, labeling his statements as lies about independent papers and campaign support. The piece blasts popocratic leaders and a former nominee Woolley, criticizes Kern, and questions Bryan and McKinley positions amid post election tensions.
In a collection of opinions the writer argues against keeping the Philippines as a dependency, urges stable self-government, and calls for impartial tax laws. The piece references Debs, Parks Martin, Gov. Mount, Durbin, Bryan, Hanna, and local Indiana political maneuvers, including election integrity and water contracts.
The readable text mentions a near fatal moment described as one of the nearest kill in's ever accomplished in any line of action. No identifiable persons or organizations are provided.
Editorials recount the 1900 Democratic convention struggles over free coinage at 16 to 1 and Bryan’s influence, noting opposition in the Republican view and a forecast that the nation would not adopt free coinage soon. The clippings quote Detroit Free Press Cleveland Plain Dealer New York World Minneapolis Times Detroit News and a health ad for Deans Brinitment.
The article describes finger nail length as a sign of status across Indo China and China, with 6 to 18 inch nails noted among Annamese nobles and merchants. It also recounts pejorative details about wigs, Pekin doves with chao instruments producing eerie sounds, and a note on beggars bands, fishermen using cormorants, remora aided turtle catches, and a final ad for Dr Bull’s Cough Syrup.
An old nurse for children advertisement promotes Mrs Winslow s soothing syrup for teething. The copy claims the syrup calms the child soothes gums and relieves pain during teething.
The clippings note editorial squabbles on heat prices, party fortunes, and 1892 versus 1896 politics. References to Kern, Taylor, Harrison, McKinley, and McXinxey appear amid editorial conjecture on national affairs and Redmond era mood.
The piece laments the public censure of private lives of figures like James J. Corbett while noting Helen Gould’s philanthropic fortune now approaching one million dollars annually. It argues for a protest against sensational character attacks and highlights Gould’s charitable distinction.
Amusements column notes a roaring farce with Mrs Annie Yeamans and cast at English's Friday. A week climax at the Grand with Diplomacy on Saturday and Sweet Lavender seats soon. Mayor Taggart and family visit the Zoo with reptiles and a screech owl observed Thursday night.
Society note lists engagements and weddings including Mr Charles S Maxwell and Miss Maud Eck engagement Mrs W B Burford hosts reception for bride of her son Ernest Burford on Nov 22 Eva Esaroy and Harry Runnels wed in local ceremony. autumn social for Neighborhood House set at Indiana Ave Plymouth church and a musicale planned for Nov 22 in St Josephs hall farewell to Rev F B Dowd at St Anthonys parish Marie Mummenhoff and Murray H Patterson wed at home wedding gown described in detail Green and white colors noted.
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