England and Her Gold Basis Debate in 1899
A LETTERS-TO-THE-EDITOR style piece argues England will likely send ships and troops to support the Boer War, driven by gold interests. It criticizes England’s colonial expansion as motivated by wealth, not Christian missions, citing Alaska, India, and South American actions as examples. The author warns against American emulation of such greed and suggests it risks national theft of resources.
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England
Republic
Alaska
India
Transvaal
Brooklyn
New York Tribune
Long Island
City administration blamed for charter violations and political funding
The editorial harshly accuses Mayor Taggart and city boards of disregarding the charter. It cites payrolls and campaign funds from the police and waterworks departments, plus a basement meeting used to collect funds, signaling systemic abuse and warnings of punishment if unchecked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Safety
Department of Safety
Board of Public Works
Hill
Tagrart
Thomas
Hedian
Indianapolis
Poor Opinion of Local Political Machine Sparks Street Car Debate
A fragmented report notes strong distrust of the political machine amid promises by Republican politicians. Citizens voice impatience while awaiting a street car project and a tainted two week window for action.
Notable Photographic Pioneer Sir Benjamin Stone
A feature on Sir J. Benjamin Stone MP of East Birmingham, famed photographer for over three decades. His den houses 25,000 mounted photographs and he has documented every MP from 1895 to 1899 with historic debates and scenes. The piece also includes assorted anecdotes about Lipton and other public figures.
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Great Brotherhood of
Sir J. Benjamin Stone
East Birmingham
Sir Benjamin
Europe
Asia
South Africa
Orient
South America
West Indies
House of Parliament
Pariament
Lewiston Journal
Detroit
Hazen ©. Pingree
Michigan
Poland
Pressed Opinions on Trusts and Politics in 1900s Press
The Lafayette Call cites a warning of a trust party while the Laporte Herald notes distrust among Santiago residents toward Dewey. Terre Haute Express urges constant agitation against combines and monopolies as newspapers debate commissions and reform. Albany Ledger backs appointing an interstate commerce commissioner from labor or agriculture to curb corporate influence. Miami County Sentinel argues for reformers free from railway ties to enforce the law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bishop Fowler
Lafayette
Laporte
Herald
Santiago
Dewey
Terre Branle Expréss
Combines
Trusts
Chicago
St. Louis
Washington
Nean Albany Ledger
Labor
Agriculture
Miami County Sentinel
Big Four Route and Oct fare specials
Listings show train fares for Chicago and St Louis round trips with limited sale dates and return deadlines. Also promotional meal hours at Ormonde and an ad for brick building coverings. An old nurse teething syrup advertises Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup at twenty five cents.
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St. Louis
St. Louis Fair
City Markets. Indianapolis Prices Reported Oct 3
Prices hold steady across provisions and groceries with minor changes. Meats, bacon, lard, and pickled goods show slight variations. fruits, vegetables, dairy, and canned items list regional rates and package sizes for Indianapolis markets.
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Indianapolis
California
Hamlets
Indiana
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Spain
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Evansville
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Plaza
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Janey
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Indiana Globe
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Kahn
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Grand Stock Ck Company
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Breaing
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Fae Bor Pate
Thad Rich
Press Club
the Soldiers
Ald. Society
English’s
Opera House
Paulige Henderson
Anna Wilcox Barry
Pete”? Baker
the Fransiolis
Mrev
Mark Murphy
Horace Goldin
Gifssados
Patti Armanti
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la Fetite Land
Three Musketeers
Empire Theater
M. M. Thesse's Wine, Women and Song Co
Miaco
Denver
Pacific Coast
Peoria
Ing
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Buchanan Physicians and Surgeons
W. B. Pletcher
A. Spink
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J. A. Sutcliffe
Jos. E. Morrow
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Moses Optical CO
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Pennsylvania St
M. Rowe
Dental College
Department OF Dentistry
University OF Indianapolis
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