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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1900
Page
4
An editorial criticizes Indiana’s ancient voting method as unsafe and tedious. It argues for adoption of voting machines to speed results, curb corruption, and reduce ballot errors, urging the legislature to act and simplify the voting process so any reader can vote confidently.
The Sun notes a cross-town streetcar route on Sixteenth Street would relieve congestion by avoiding the current center-city transfer. It would aid workers in North Indianapolis Brightwood and Haughville with a potentially profitable line amid many business houses. The Board of Works has not stated objections to laying tracks there.
The Sun notes free daily mail delivery via rural routes influenced voters during the campaign. Newspapers reached farmers at home daily, reinforcing arguments for the administration. It questions whether Perry Heath anticipated this effect in expanding routes.
The piece warns that self interested leaders aim to retain control by rigging conventions, as in the Kansas City affair of 1904, while secure salaries keep the machine intact. It notes Mr. Bryan’s faith in the people yet suggests political figures linger in the public eye.
The Sun notes a cross-town line proposed by the street railway with connections to West Indianapolis and Brightwood. It would serve North Indianapolis residents traveling to Brightwood and improve service when major lines are unavailable, urging the Board of Works to back the plan.
The Board of works should back interurban trolley improvements with liberal early franchises. Public officials are urged to outline ten years of likely officeholders, naming an arbiter for 1909, to reassure citizens and save time and money.
The writer urges Republicans to enact a clear primary election statute to empower ordinary citizens to express preferences. He laments the dominance of corrupt or drunken leadership and says decent property-holders have little voice in the city primary, likening the situation to a church member in Croker's town.
The Indianapolis Zoo offers a clean instructive entertainment that brings in earnings for the city. It should be supported to remain each winter and every school child should see the animals and their performances for a lesson in natural history.
The speaker targets the so called independent press for opposing Bryanism and implies the monarch of dailies faces a threat to its influence as its title lags in impact.
The party used two campaign features that appealed to specific voter groups. The rough rider concept resonated with farmer boys, while the full dinner pail idea, though mocked, clearly influenced many voters.
The selection of Harry 8. New for a cabinet post delights Indiana Republicans and many supporters who regard Harry as the best fellow in the world, in line with Dr. Hays.
Report from Chicago notes popu lists entangle their whiskers in the democratic machinery hindering real engineers from guiding the system for years.
The piece hints at Yellow Hearse backing Bryan and suggests offering him a stable job after defeat. It also muses that Croker might find a suitable opening for the young orator in New York City.
City watchers await the emphatic statement that Mr. Taggart will under no circumstances be a candidate. The remark fuels anticipation amid ongoing political maneuvering ahead of the mayoral contest.
Readable text notes that when feed wires are arranged to enter the correct pockets they will likely be strung along all streets and alleys.
A cautious remark notes the settlement not perfect yet not completely incorrect, reflecting a cautious stance on the resolution attributed to Mr Bryan. The statement implies ongoing debate and evaluation of the settlement's adequacy.
Post election discussion centers on a new stone bridge over the White River. Contenders Daniel Waite and Albert Gali vie for mayor while residents weigh project impact and cost.
The Indiana Dental College at 8 W Cor Delaware and Chiosis receives patients from 4 a.m. to 5 p.m. for all kinds of dental work. Fees are stated to cover only the cost.
The Chicago and North-Western Railway reports 474 miles of new line in Iowa and Minnesota now in operation. The routes pass fertile regions with promising trade towns and flourishing communities. A descriptive pamphlet on business opportunities in each town is available from railway agents.
A collage of quotes from local figures and residents discusses fire risk myths, election confidence, ballot errors, party strategy, and daily life. Notable voices include Judge Henry Clay Allen, Postmaster McGinnis, Senator Beveridge, and diverse citizens reflecting on McKinley era politics.
The author urges young women entering self supporting careers to view men as superiores in both physical and mental realms. She calls for calm self control, warns against seeking worldly advancement, stresses virtue, and frames women as moral teachers guiding men toward better conduct while maintaining self respect.
A collection of remarks from multiple papers discussing party strength and the money question, regional leanings, public sentiment on governance, and a note on the census center of population. The quotes reflect partisan opinion and social observations from Detroit, St. Paul, Topeka, Milwaukee, and Boston.
Samuel Shortridge hosted a group of about a dozen guests at a Palace hotel supper where Paderewski played his famed minuet. A guest slipped coins from a pocket during the performance, prompting the pianist to challenge the idea of playing for money.
A comic verse about a singer who promises to replace his coat next year but keeps wearing the same old garment. The joke turns on a dye coat labeled Another coat of dye. A second exchange shows a flirtatious conversation where Miss Clara avoids a direct reply to a suitor asking for acceptance of their relationship.
The Albany Argus, Atlanta Constitution, and Philadelphia Record debate the role of democracy in American politics. They urge returning to traditional conservative principles to defend institutions, avoid imperialism and monopoly, and resist radicalism while acknowledging past populist missteps.
Frank Fay of South Boston reports six years of poor appetite sour stomach and headaches cured by two bottles of Head's Sarsaparilla. The ad claims vigor return and warns readers not to wait until worse.
The P Fort Wayne and Chicago shops will produce eight gondola cars in a two day span from an order of 200. The White City limited ran Cincinnati to Indianapolis with detours via Shelbyville and Greensburg in two hours 41 minutes. New equipment orders by four Utah railroads mark the largest monthly railway outlay. Steel rail for 1900 totals 2 106 000 tons. Hecking Valley RR receives two locomotives weekly until ten are ready. Big Four has taken 300 carloads of new steel rails in 30 days across St Louis Bee Line and Cincinnati divisions.
Somerset Kentucky November 10 1920 bank officers George W Watt president and R G Hall cashier arrested Watt on charges of falsely swearing and Hall for embezzling about 16447 58 dollars as bank doors were closed by examiner Garrett after discovery of the discrepancy in August.
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