Indiana Seeks Sanitation Reform For State Sewage
The Indiana legislature faces urgent calls to fund sanitary sewage disposal at all state institutions. Critics cite polluted streams and fertilizer loss from the Northern Insane Hospital and other facilities. The Plainfield reform school sewerage project received $6000, while others await funding as boards study irrigation and disposal options.
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Indiana
Southern Insane Hospital
Insane
Ois
Plainfield Reform School
Board of Control
Federal and Local Liquor Law Enforcement Contrast
The grand jury system will indict for violations of internal revenue laws if evidence arises. Marion county and U S grand juries differ in enforcing liquor statutes. State laws elicit lax compliance while federal authorities pursue strict enforcement, revealing weak local enforcement and political ties to liquor interests.
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United States Grand Jury
Marion County Grand Jury
Indiana
United States
Fie
London camps in South Africa rival Spanish abuses in Cuba
A London Daily News report claims South African concentration camps mirror the cruelty seen in Cuba under Weyler. It notes limited U.S. protests due to sympathy for the Boers and Britain’s restraint, while warning of rising death tolls from famine, disease, and cholera in the camps. The piece contrasts British policy with American apathy and calls for relief efforts amid ongoing colonial conflict.
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London Daily News
South Africa
Cuba
United S
Great Britain
Africa
London
Siam
England
Weyler
Stockholders Question Gas Trust Books Access
Little stockholders of the Consumers' gas trust company consider it unfair to be denied sight of the books. They note a possible city council inspection, recalling prior examinations and the company's stance on transparency and profits.
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Consumers’ Gas Trust Company
Indianapolis
Clearing-house gains mark largest Indiana week
The Sun notes Indianapolis clearings last week were the biggest in Clearing-house history. The Monarch claims the Sentinel carried the exclusive report, while offering its satirical Monday editorial jab.
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SUN
Indianapolis
Clearing-house Association
Monarch
Sentinel
Students blame firemen for smoke nuisance and poor combustion
Local observers claim the heavy smoke comes from unskilled or indifferent firemen who pile coal too high causing smothered fires and incomplete combustion as flames struggle to burn through the new fuel.
Debt Left by Taggart Administration Questioned
The $197000 debt left by the Taggart administration is not viewed as permanent improvements. Critics argue it should not be saddled on future generations if alternate options exist to dispose of it.
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Indianapolis
Taggart
Old Lady of the Circle Defends Governor in Morning Roundup
In a morning defense, the Old Lady of the Circle rails at the governor while spotlighting issues tied to Michigan City prison G A R encampment a monument dedication and Kentucky requisitions.
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Michigan City
Monument
Kentucky
Meter introduction debate echoes in Journal tones
fragments note support for metering with expressions favorable to meters. The Old Lady references a metrical atmosphere and the hearing. The text reflects public hearing mood urging adoption of metering reforms.
Stokes Jackson and onetime ally target in party
In Bryanne Stokes Jackson and allied figures are described as having many friends who back him for state chairman. The piece suggests a shift toward new leadership. David B Hill of New York recommended a black man for army chaplain, a move seen as harming his Democratic presidential prospects.
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Stokes Jackson
Bryanne
Holler
Paris
Touchstone
Stokes
David B. Hill
New York
State Auditor Hart Targets Insurance Firms With Publicity Objections
The state auditor, Hart, aggressively pursues insurance companies that resist publicity efforts. His stance signals a crackdown on opacity and seeks greater disclosure in the industry.
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Hart
Sketches and Songs of a Town Singer
The piece narrates Jim Wesley’s frugal life visiting a poor barber and his preference for Sal Smith over Lou, though he marries Lou, reflecting village shock. It closes noting a St Louis saloon sign for Phil Webber, described as a workingman's friend.
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Jim Wesley
Jim
Allus
Hunter
Sal Smith
Lou
Sal
Sally
Dan
Phil Webber
St. Louis
Forged Check Wins Literary Figure Sudden Fame
A man claims years of struggle ended when he forged a $50,000 check, turning to writing a few simple words to gain national recognition. The exchange reveals reliance on deception rather than poetry as the path to fame.
Evening by the Moonlight Singers in Small Town Air
A reader-poem recalls local amateurs Joe the clothing store clerk Pete McGee and a schoolboy singing in a quartet. The verse praises their harmonies as they sing “In the evening by the moonlight” and expresses wonder at the town’s fond, trembling chorus and the quiet high notes heard by all.
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Moore
Joe
Pete McGee
What the Papers Say Political Sentiments Across States
The excerpts praise organized labor and coalition politics in San Francisco, note Bryan's reaction to Nevada senators, claim women voters improve governance, and urge gratitude for institutions. The quotes reflect press attitudes on elections suffrage and political power in various cities.
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San Francisco
Topeka Journal
Nevada
William J. Bryan
Kansas City Journal
New York News
Undismayed by Hope Amid Shifting Feelings
The speaker rests on resilience as romantic tension wavers from hate to love and back. Hope remains that fate will swing toward reunion, with faith steady while waiting for the pendulum to reverse. The Boston Transcript quotation frames enduring optimism.
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Boston Transcript
Chamberlain’s iStomach and Liver Tablets Offer Free Sample
Cut this out and take it to any drug store to receive a free sample of Chamberlain's iStomach and Liver Tablets. The pills claim to cleanse and invigorate the stomach improve appetite and aid bowels. Regular price 250.
Sausage and Rice Dishes From Old Recipes
Classic rice based ideas include boiling sausages with rice seasoned with pepper and spices served hot. Leftovers become a breakfast dish with eggs milk cornmeal and butter baked in a shallow pan. Desserts feature milk rice moulds with fruit syrup and a cinnamon scented rice custard baked and served cold.
Weary Wayfarer and Irish Pride in Fractured Verses
A collage of old quips and verse passages shows a weary traveler recalling past wealth and a butler’s fall from grace after a smile. Jests about Irish identity, flirtations with a lady, and a comic dissection of a servant’s fate mix with a somber Civil War era poem where Love speaks of scars, weariness, and torn wings.
Canadian royals guest book tale ends with Bridget signature
An actor in Montreal during the duke and duchess of Cornwall and York visit hosted a reception. The royals signed the host guest book as Victoria May and George. The mayoress then signed with a single flourish, writing Bridget.
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Montreal
Duke and Duchess of Cornwall
York
Victoria May
George
Bridget
Polemic on suffrage echoes Evarts quip
In a witty exchange Bishop Potter deflects questions on woman suffrage, saying he aims to make the best terms with the sex he can obtain. The anecdote evokes William M Evarts who quipped that woman is not only the best judge but the best executioner.
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Bishop Potter
William M. Evarts
Greencastle Press
Boiled Cod Flavored by Simple Boiling Vegetables
A recipe note says boiled cod in salted water with a bouquet of vegetables a slice onion celery or parsley and peper corn will gain agreeable flavor from its previous tastelessness.
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Cure for Eczema and Skin Eruptions
An advertisement claims eczema and other skin eruptions stem from humors and digestion. It cites cures of J. Q. Hines of Franks Illinois and Miss Alvina Walter of Algona Wisconsin, praising Hood's Sarsaparilla for strengthening the system and preventing recurrence.
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Hood
J. Q. Hines
Franks
Alvina Walter
Algona, Wis
Hood’s
Indiana pledges funds for McKinley memorial drive
Indiana plans a 90 day fundraising push to contribute to the McKinley memorial fund. The state leadership emphasizes pride in leading the effort and swift action to raise money for the patriotic cause.
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Massachusetts
Pat Crowe
Omaha
Marion Chronicle
Past the Edge of the World Poem Fragment
A dream fragment from The Bookman describes a journey beyond the world’s edge. The speaker endures vast winds and blind stars, falling into darkness, then finds a miraculous touch of Love and a visible mark upon the forehead.
Aftermath of Spring Love Grows Richer Than Before
A reflective verse scene from late Summer shows a couple by a stream listening to a maiden sing. They discuss whether love survives seasons as grass grows again, concluding that love's aftermath can yield a deeper growth than spring.
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Love
Reflections of a Bachelor Parlor Verse Draws Mixed Reactions
A cheeky protest in verse contends that men avoid poetry in the parlor while a fussed baby with colic stirs upstairs and a woman’s singing is blamed for romance. The column notes women in flats pack more into a trunk than those in real houses, per the New York Press.
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New York Press
Slit Brims Trend On Winter Felt Hats
Readers admire a new hat trim featuring brim slits made with a penknife. Young girls and children favor the effect, as a pearl gray felt hat shows a two tone border by threading wide black velvet ribbon through slits. The look is described as pretty and flattering.
Prune Souffle by Mrs Rorer
Prune Souffle recipe instructs soaking prunes overnight then boiling draining and sieving. Separate and whip egg whites with sugar fold into prune puree and bake eight minutes in a hot oven per Mrs Rorer.
Annie questions stained glass at church
A child named Annie attends an evening service with her grandmother. She gazes at the bright light shining through the church stained glass and asks, in a puzzled tone, if the windows were installed with the wrong side out.
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Annie
Fashionable ruches trim new lightweight gowns
The ruches of silk or dress material pinked at the edges are the fashionable trimming for the newest models of etamine nuns veiling and other light wool or silk and wool gowns.
Dr Bull’s Cough Syrup Remedy Ad
An 19th century remedy touts Dr Bull's Cough Syrup as a valuable cure for throat and lung ailments. It claims to cure a cough or cold in one day with small doses and sure results, priced at 3 ets per bottle.
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Dr. Bull
Advertising Economics in SUN Classifieds
The item notes that placing SUN Wanted or For Sale ads costs ten words and 15 cents, highlighting the widespread practice of doing business in over 400 towns through low cost classifieds.
Real Estate Real Offerings Highlighted in Sun Ads
The Sun features daily property offerings with emphasis on the 6th and 7th pages. Saturday listings showcase varied real estate options and market activity across multiple neighborhoods.
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the Sun's
Swirl of Society Hosts and Club Gatherings
Mrs Koonts at 1504 N Timois hosts St Johns social club Thursday evening. Mrs Kendall at 1319 N Alabama hosts Monday literary club with Anna Comstock discussing Evolution of the housekeeper. Chapel club gathers at 2514 Central Wednesday. Mothers' club of Father Mathew brigade meets at 935 Church Tuesday. Dr and Mrs McCulloch hosted a theater party Saturday. German ladies aid charity ball at the German house Thursday night appears as the social event of the week.
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V. C. Kendall
Alabama
Anna Comstock
David Coulter
Central Ave
J. A. Holladay
Church St
Mothers’ Club
Father Mathew Brigade
Poem Fragment Shows Editor Alterations in Portrait
A speaker recounts an editor altering a poem about a woman by changing color descriptors from blue to brown and hair from golden to black. The narrator laments edits to the gown, figure, and feet, noting modesty and youth. He suggests renaming him in the publication Frank Leslie's Monthly.
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Deen
Altho
Frank Leslie
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