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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1900
Page
4
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A long, critical column reviews rumors about Indiana hanging laws and public works trolley frictions. It cautions papers to avoid misinformation, condemns secret contracts, reflects on Senator Cushman K. Davis, and notes fire department reform funding rumors. It ends with satirical asides about public figures and Thanksgiving observations.
The article debunks Evans Woollen as a mayoral candidate, noting his unfit political tone for the era and his lack of boss backing. It accuses the Sentinel and Press of lying and moral weakness while debating an independent ticket and track elevation controversy.
A concise tribute extols two constant figures whose bond remains strong across many years. The speaker blesses their enduring connection and expresses gratitude for their steadfast presence.
The piece describes Connecticut deer and squirrel hunting traditions with seasonal bans on off season shooting. It recounts hawk predation on gray squirrels, predator animals like fox and lynx, and the Maine bounty repeal impact on bears. It also covers hunting accidents from buck fever and a coon hunting mishap involving Curtis Burgett and a porcupine.
A collection of London gossip recounts bold suitors who win wives through feats. Sutton lifts an oak sapling for Palmer but nearly ruins himself. Bletchley sails 14 weeks for Florence Atterby. Eltham’s daughters test suitors’ lifesaving, aiding Gooding and Taylor. Cheyne hunts elephants in Somaliland to win a bride, returning with ivory and tales of peril.
The passage explains a hunter’s first attack of buck fever, a deep sympathy for the game that makes shooting nearly impossible. It notes that buck fever differs from ordinary fright and can leave a hunter unstrung for hours, often curing the urge to hunt for a day or more.
The Belgian hare craze ends in Oregon and California as breeders in San Diego turn rabbits loose. Many owners cannot sell them and fear overrun. a San Diego supervisor cites an 800 head release near Encinitas. An ordinance now confines Belgian hares with fines from twenty to one hundred dollars for loose animals.
A collage of 1920s style citations notes fast divorce in Maryland, laboring tears about sound money and politics, a coal lamp tragedy, Bishop Potter on crime control, a desk once used by Ingersoll now at the YMCA, and a Detroit paper suggesting alimony incarceration could curb divorce.
A collage of editorial quips from Indiana papers from Logansport Evansville Columbus Kokomo Crawfordsville and Columbia City. Items praise reform calls lament party infighting and critique legal codes while debating presidential noms for 1904 and noting local law enforcement actions.
Miss Mary Bailey wed Herbert V. List in Southport while Miss Ethel Stafford and James E. Carver tied the knot at 2118 N Senate Ave. Other weddings occurred in Richmond Fort Wayne Rochester and at a bride’s home on BE Washington St. Miss Voss hosted a pink and white reception with art treasures including the Bacchante statue by Parks.
The article notes Frank Keenan in the title role at Eng lish’s with two Thursday performances and praises the audience turnout at the Grand shows the public supports quality productions. It mentions Aust breaking attendance records at the Park and a Thursday bill change at the Empire. Sam Devere’s vaudeville program is listed, plus a notable Strauss orchestra appearance Sunday at Tomlinson Hall.
Building Inspector Bedell condemned a one story building at 3a 836 and 238 BE Washington Street. The property is owned by Daniel Monelm and L C Annholter as agents. The action affects the rear structure and prompts required remedies by the owners.
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