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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1900
Page
4
A plea appears asking customers to contact the Sun office at 880 for any delivery problems or missed copies. The note accompanies a critical aside on current music and political commentary, mentioning Strauss concerts and wartime figures in a satirical, opinionated tone.
The piece calls for a full grand jury investigation into council corruption, urging witnesses to name the “wiliest rascals” beyond John Higgins. It criticizes officials for not pursuing broader inquiries and demands accountability for all involved, not just Higgins, to restore public trust.
A historical lament on the Cincinnati board of education clerk known as Honest George who looted public funds. The piece cites forged receipts totaling sixty thousand dollars and argues for stronger checks, expert audits, and accountability in public offices to prevent such betrayals of trust. It condemns perceived surface respectability masking theft and calls for reform in government financial oversight.
A London biography recounts Barrie promising to speak to women students and fainting after being asked about Berkeley’s immaterialism. The Gilders family home Bellevue at Bordertown New Jersey, a century old, is described along with relics and trees. Balzac’s copyright expiration prompts new editions and a commemorative visit to Les Jardies. Macmillan releases three notable novels with second editions. David Harum deluxe edition priced at 10 dollars features copper gravures and drawings. A William Black memorial beacon tower design near Oban costs 5000 dollars with a Leiper design approved.
A compilation of editorial snippets noting Vermont cashier fraud, Carter Harrison boom, Mark Twain advertising, Cushman K. Davis’s death and Minnesota legacy, Boer war viewpoints, and Burdock Blood Bitters advertisements.
A collage of verses and comic snippets interweaves poems about a rustic sleigh maker, a detective line about a farmer’s murder, a conductor ticket gag, and a comic thanksgiving song. The piece echoes old timey humor and verse with regional flavor and clipped punchlines.
Hand painted menu cards were given at Denison during Thursday dinner. A new Indianapolis telephone company seeks a franchise in Logansport. John Gardner fell from a car on Thursday afternoon suffering a scalp wound and was taken home by ambulance. Money sharks face rate cuts if the Commercial club proceeds with a poor relief loan office plan. James O Connell will address the local machinists union at Masonic hall Sunday at 2 pm. A phonographic concert will accompany the electrical workers ball in Germania hall Friday evening. The Furicide fire extinguisher exhibit is set for 4 pm Saturday at Viaduct and Delaware. Menu cards at Bates house featured inscriptions and cartoons. The Emerald club hosted a masquerade at Morrison s hall for Irish boys band support organized by P E Deery. Charles F Dale case in Rush county advances to the supreme court over property worth 25000 dollars. May and Gay Kelly were deserted children found September at Wm Lentz s Crawfordsville road. Greene county relatives to assume custody. Overheated stoves caused fires Thursday at S C Bakers home and Crown laundry with minor damages. a small fire at 910 Chicago street due to a defective flue. Fourth Christian church on N West street closes Friday night for a fair auction with musical program to aid a new building next year. Masonic temple of Southport was dedicated Friday at 2 pm with Grandmaster Olin B Holloway and Charles L Hutchinson speaking. Mrs Martha J Worman and granddaughter to receive support for the temple.
A compilation of satirical and opinionated clippings referencing William Jennings Bryan and Democratic politics. The remarks critique the party platform and the idea of independence, with varied humorous asides about risk, morality, and opportunities.
Charles R Holmes alias A B Cross, held as fugitive from Windsor Ontario, accused of robbing his bride of $100. He was measured Thursday in the Bertillon room, where his socks were found.
General passenger agents plan a strong central detective bureau to monitor passenger tickets across the association. Detectors will visit each passenger asso ciation's territory and strict action will follow scalper ticket handling. Rogers locomotive works in Paterson N J to shut down 1509 workers. Retirement and reorganizations announced across major lines.
Mrs McKinley has given a beautiful doll for the Ohio booth at the National suffrage bazaar in Madison Square Garden New York next week.
About seven young men from outside the city attended a turkey banquet hosted by the Y M C A social committee on Thursday. Six states six colleges and 31 cities were represented. music by a colored orchestra accompanied remarks by Secr etary Houser and Mr Nepper. James M Ogden spoke on the need of men now. three youths testified to fellowship. Games, music and a basketball game followed.
Chicago dispatch reports that "Corn King" Phil Lips receives many letters from girls seeking husbands. Phillips is happily married and a father of three children.
Frank Keenan as Noah Vale delivered a sympathetic convincing performance in A poor relation at English's with Charles Rip Little Margaret Patch and Katherine Dooling Scallops. Next season he will headline The Hon John Grigsby. Advance seats for the Edward Strauss Orchestra Sunday at Tomlinson hall show a large music loving audience.
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